Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
The Conglomeration (Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram) beat MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden).
We see a video package chronicling recent events between "Timeless" Toni Storm and Athena.
Gringo Loco beats Jon Cruz.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Jimmy Jacobs with Vanilla Choke Zero.
Death Before Dishonor is live from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 29th!
We see footage of Paul Walter Hauser calling out QT Marshall on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast.
Xelhua beats Virus in a Pure Rules Match that sees the ROH debut of both competitors.
We see a video package for Kyle Fletcher vs. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes in a Chicago Street Fight for the TNT Championship later tonight on AEW Collision.
Bandido retains the ROH World Championship against Adam Priest. Both men shwo good sportsmanship after the match.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).
The Beast Mortos beats Serpentico.
Backstage, we hear from The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver). Alex Reynolds says they have put The Frat House in the past, then says that there is no team more consistent than them in the last six years. John Silver says that they will be showing up and kicking ass, and Evil Uno says they are the heart and soul of ROH and that they will be giving their very best.
Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beat David Ali and Isaiah Moore.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Athena and "Timeless" Toni Storm so far.
Trish Adora beats Aleah James.
Backstage, we hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari), who takes offense to being kicked in the groin by "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes again, as does Daivari, who thinks that Dustin is reliving his glory days. Nese says that Sammy Guevara is more focused on making TikTok videos with his wife, then says that nobody can beat The Premier Athletes because they rule.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Gringo Loco in an ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
We hear from Athena, who announces that Billie Starkz will be in the ROH Pure Women's Championship and is currently at home studying tape for the tournament. She tells Billie to get it together as she will be doing this solo, and she expects gold around Billie's waist.
Marian Shafir beats Laynie Luck by submission with Mother's Milk.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Gringo Loco by submission with Vanilla Choke Zero.
We hear from Billie Starkz, who says that the ROH Pure Women's Championship is hers as we see a brief look back at her progress through the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
Queen Aminata beats Allysin Kay by submission in a Pure Rules Match.
We hear from Serena Deeb, who says that she has been here five years and has nothing to show for it. She says she is sick and tired of faking being happy and having a smile on her face as other walk out with their flowers while she is still here. She says she is not here for the celebrity or the social media; she is here for professional wrestling. She questions why the locker room is here half the time if not for wrestling, but after hearing about the ROH Pure Women's Championship, she knew that the championship was made for her and was more sure of this than anything else. She considers the championship the culmination of her life's work as she finds the purity of wrestling more beautiful than anything in the world, and declares she will become the first-ever Pure Women's Champion.
Atlantis Jr., Fuego and Neon beat Barbaro Cavernario, Volador Jr. and Hechicero in a Lucha de Trios Match.
We look back on "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young vs. Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian from Under Siege 2024.
Gia Miller interviews Moose for Around the Ring. Topics include how "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Razor Ramon had colorful outfits, how Moose never wears the same gear twice, and how Moose accessorizes with watches.
We look back on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth vs. Jeff Hardy from last night's show.
Darby Allin beats The Beast Mortos. After the match, Darby Allin says that people tell him to slow down or else he won't be able to walk when he is 30 years old, then says he is 30 years old and feels wonderful. Darby then says he never takes a day off because he used to work as a dishwasher and he would rather be kicked in the face any night of the week than go back to dishwashing. He says that it is fitting that he is in his first Blood & Guts, as he still has a scar from Sting's last match. Darby then addresses The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson), saying they do not care about Collision and that AEW is his baby now and that he would not be here if it were not for them. He also says that the TNT Championship means everything to him and that he will not rest until he beats "Scapegoat" Jack Perry for the title, and tells him "If you have the balls...let's play." He then tells the fans that he will see them at Dynamite.
We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). Daddy Ass tells Caster and Bowens that Blood & Guts is about being the best wrestler alive and that it is time to "nut up or shut up."
Hikaru Shida beats Skye Blue by referee stoppage after landing low on Skye Blue's legs during a plancha. (It is later revealed that Skye Blue has suffered an injury.)
Backstage, Lance Archer is seen attacking people backstage. He then says that everyone has forgotten who he is and what he can do.
We hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, who says that he and Minoru Suzuki have waited for their match for four years, and this Wednesday, it happens. He says that the match is happening for the first time ever, but it will be a nightmare for Suzuki, who will suffer night sweats and night terrors thinking about what he will do to him. He says that their match will be violent, and if anyone can match Suzuki blow-for-blow, it is him, and he cannot wait to teach him some valuable lessons, including never to mess with him.
Before the next match, Tony Nese makes fun of the fans' fitness - or lack thereof - and says they have not had real athletes to look up to, then announces that "Smart" Mark Sterling made up a contract to give a lucky individual an opportunity and give the fans an opportunity to see what a real "Premier Athlete" looks like.
Rey Fenix beats Tony Nese.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in the ring. Cash says "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington has one of the brightest futures ahead of him, and that they would not let The Don Callis Family walk all over him. He also says it is no secret that FTR have had the greatest run of their careers and that he has gone through some personal things over the past year that have dragged his name through the mud and left a cloud hanging over his head, and that the ring was his only escape from it all. He thanks the fans for helping him getting past all of that and that all that matterd was wrestling every match like it was his last match, as he did not know if he would have a last match. Cash admits that he has a bit of a temper and can be hot-headed, but he will not let it happen outside of the ring, and for now, the only people FTR have their sights on are The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson), and now, "it is time to go Buck hunting." Harwood says 2022 and 2023 were great years to be an FTR fan due to their four world tag team titles and three great matches with The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), 58 minutes with Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) and beating The Young Bucks at Wembley Stadium, but right now, their win-loss record is not that great and he has had a serious back injury that he was afraid he would not come back from, and The Young Bucks have leapfrogged them as the best tag team in the world, which does not sit well with him. Harwood says he watched AEW while rehabbing his back for six weeks hoping The Young Bucks would take the tag team division to the promised land only to be completely let down, as they did not even defend their titles, and while he could be making the worst decision of his life, FTR's road to the AEW World Tag Team Championships begins next week, with the road ending at All In. Harwood admits he is hard to work with and can be abrasive, but if the fans can give him some love, FTR will give them passion, blood, sweat and tears and become three-time AEW World Tag Team Champions.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hikaru Shida, who says she came here for a fight and is still looking for one. She then says she wants a fight with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., welcoming her back before telling her to get in line for the TBS Championship. Shida says that she made Britt bleed once before when she broke her nose, and that she will do it again on Dynamite.
Roderick Strong beats Tomohiro Ishii after Matt Taven and Mike Bennett get on the apron to distract the referee, allowing Strong to hit a low blow. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Strong, Taven, Bennett) gang up on Ishii before Mark Briscoe shows and Kyle O'Reilly show up to chase them off.
Hologram - whose debut has been hyped for the last few weeks - beats Gringo Logo.
Backstage, we hear from Kerry Von Erich, "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich. Kerry says it is great to be back in Texas with his sons and his friends, and says tonight is a great night for Texas. Kerry looks back on working with "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and laments that there will never be another man like Dusty, then says that wrestling is changing and everything is a little different than from when he did it, and that Marshall and Ross could benefit from Dustin's advice. Dustin says that he has watched the Von Erichs for years and has learned well, then says that the storm has arrived and that two of the greatest legacies in wrestling are here tonight for the first time since 1978. Dustin tells Marshall and Ross that if they listen and watch, he and Kerry will lead them down a great road. He then tells Marshall and Ross that he has their backs.
Backstage, we hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that his schedule as Ring of Honor World Champion is heating up with his championship match against Roderick Strong at Death Before Dishonor. He says that he and Roddy have known each other for a long time, but he has grown wiser and tougher since they last wrestled each other, and he hopes Roddy is ready. He also talks about the upcoming Blood & Guts match, and tells The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) that pro wrestling runs parallel with society and that The Elite are an example of the problems in this world today due to their power and privilege. He says that Team AEW (Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, "Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, Mark Briscoe) represents "the grinders in society," then says he will be disappointed if The Elite do not bring the fight.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Thunder Rosa in a Lumberjack Match after the lumberjacks brawl, allowing Taya Valkyria to hand Deonna Purrazzo a turnbuckle to use as a weapon.
Kip Sabian is seen in the background as The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne) head to the ring for the main event.
The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch) beat The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) to become the AEW World Trios Champions after Mama Wayne gets on the ring apron and sprays Juice Robinson in the eyes before Christian Cage hits him with the Killswitch.
John Silver last eliminates Trent Beretta (who has just eliminated Mark Davis) after being rescued from elimination on the outside by Alex Reynolds to win a tag team battle royal. Alex Reynolds and John Silver will face MJF and Adam Cole for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships at All Out.
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Sammy Guevara) confront Chris Jericho at the announce desk, and the confrontation gets physical. Sammy Guevara runs in and makes the save with a baseball bat.
We hear from Santana. He talks about how his father passed away after his debut, and since then, everything came crashing down in front of him. When he entered the Blood and Guts Match with The Inner Cirlce, his career came to a halt and everything was taken from him. He then tells everyone he has a story to tell and it is going to be a wild ride.
Nick Wayne and El Hijo del Vikingo beat Kip Sabian and Gringo Loco.
It's time for QTV. Johnny TV is in charge while QT Marshall is in Mexico, where he is defending the AAA Latin American Championship. We see some footage of Marshall defending his title, then says he needs some real dirt to report on, as there will be big changes now that he is in charge.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Daniel Garcia. Parker says the three of them have taken a backseat to Chris Jericho's success and have nothing to show for it, and that it is time to get back to what they do. Garcia says it time to bring it home, then says the three of them may have been better off as wrestlers. Menard says the only thing that matters is that the three of them will be going to the promised land on Saturday.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong refuses to talk about what happened at All In, saying it is between him and Adam Cole and that Adam Cole know what he did. He says he will tell his own story on his own time in his own way, then he and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) leave before telling Renee to interview Adam.
Willow Nightingale and Skye Blue beat Anna Jay and Taya Valkyrie. After the match, Taya Valkyrie attacks Skye Blue until Willow Nightingale chases her away.
