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.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss) and The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) before their Memphis Trios Tag Team Championship match.
Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce desk. Derrick King says there has been ups and downs since Memphis Wrestling started, but he is still the one true king in Memphis wrestling. He says that he needs to reclaim who he is and is issuing an open challenge to anyone who wants to face him in the ring today, and he plans on kicking their teeth down their throat. The challenge is answered by K-Toomer.
K-Toomer beats Derrick King after kicking out of the superkick and hitting the Big Bang.
In footage from earlier this week, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) enter the WrestleCenter to re-sign with Memphis Wrestling. Simon insists that Dustin Starr talk to "their people" before they sign, and gives Dustin a week to decide before leaving.
Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov at the announce desk. Meklakov says he does not care about anyone's opinion and that he is the most dominant force in professional wrestling before demanding another challenger for the Meklalock Challenge. Kid Wrestling shows up to answer and says he can beat the Mekla-Lock in his dreams, but Kid Wrestling falls victim to the Meklalock quickly. Meklakov says that while Kid Wrestling is done, he is not, and gets Kid Wrestling in the ring to put him in another Meklalock before slamming him down and counting his own pinfall.
Backstage, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) are met by Big Jack and Bruce, who give them one last chance to pay up.
Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole meet one last time before their match and fist bump.
Heather Monroe and David Ali beat "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez and Carlos Alexander Rios in a mixed tag team match.
Dustin Starr interviews Skyler at the announce desk. Skyler says she is excited to represent the fans as Memphis Women's Champion and that she has worked hard for his moment, and that she will wear the title with pride. Suddenly, Diana Taylor shows up. Diana congratulates Skyler and says she cannot wait to see what she does as well as face her as a competitor. As they leave, however, Diana attacks Skyler from behind, then gets her in the ring and takes a chair with her. Diana then goes for a DDT on the chair and nails it. Diana then leaves with the Memphis Women's Championship.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss), who says that the only thing better than three-on-three is three-on-two. Before the next match, Uncle Mikey and Brad Skimahorn show up, but Briar Skimahorn does not.
The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss) beat The Skimahorns (Uncle Mikey and Brad Skimahorn) after Briar Skimahorn suddenly returns and helps Uncle Mikey pin Ryan Pyles. After the commercial break, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up to scout both teams in the match and refuses to divulge what he is doing and why.
Dustin Starr interviews Mickie James at the announce desk. Mickie says it is great to be here and defend the Impact Knockouts World Championship every chance she gets, and says that Skyler vs. Heather Monroe for the Memphis Women's Championship will be a great match. She also announces that she is looking for great champions and great women for NWA Empowerrr, and it is announced that Mickie James will be guesting on commentary.
"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane makes an appearance before the next match and watches from ringside throughout. Before the match begins, however, "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez suddenly shows up. Dustin Starr interviews "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez, who says that if anyone deserves championship gold, it is her. She then says she is in this match because she runs things here and she cannot wait to rip Skyler's skin from her flesh. It is announced that Amber Rodriguez filed a complaint on the championship committee, and as a result, the match is officially a Triple Threat Match.
Skyler beats "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe and "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez in a Triple Threat Match to become the Memphis Women's Champion after Mickie James and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane stop Heather Monroe from running away with the championship. After the match, Amber Rodriguez throws a glove at Mickie James and disrespects her only to get slapped and hit with a Mick Kick as Mickie and Nikki Lane celebrate with Skyler.
Dustin Starr interviews Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) at the announce desk. Chris Hayes says he and Carter Matthews tried to handle things with Big Jack the honest way, but it has not panned out, and since Big Jack wants to claim he is the baddest man in Memphis Wrestling, they can settle this in the ring right here, right now. Big Jack shows up with another man who is as big as he is - who is identified as Bruce - and both men fight Country Rock. Big Jack has to slap Bruce once to keep him from getting worked up before they lay out Country Rock. It is not long before Bruce and Big Jack get the win. Big Jack and Bruce beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes.
Jonathan Gresham retains the ROH World Championship against "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis after Matt Cardona's voice is heard in the WrestleCenter, confronting Aldis for ruining his NWA World title celebration and asking Aldis if he wished he had the NWA World Championship. After the match, Gresham says that Matt Cardona thinks he owns the wrestling world, but the wrestling world belongs to men like him and Aldis and those who continue wrestling's legacy, and says he and Aldis will wrestle again with "no bullshit."
The show starts with The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) trying to enter the building only to be stopped by security. The Posse threaten to call the police on them, then decide to wait in the parking lot.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Skyler beat "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez and "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe.
Dustin Starr interviews Kross, Jay Smooth and Martin at the announce desk. Kross says that instead of beating the clock, their opposition should be worried about beating them.
Austin Lane beats Martin in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match in just over three minutes after "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with a sign saying "Precious," which distracts Martin. Brett then heads to the ring for the second half of the challenge while Austin Lane guests on commentary.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Jay Smooth in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match an even faster time after Austin Lane stops Martin from using a chair and Brett hits both Martin and Jay Smooth with GunShow Lariats. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane and Brett Michaels. Austin tells Brett that he respects him and that he saved him because he has watched him and he does not want any excuses when he walks out as Memphis Heritage Champion. Austin then says "May the best man win," and Brett says "I will."
We hear from Walker Hayes, who says that fighting was the only thing that made him feel in control, and that before he knew it, he lost everyone he knew and loved and became a living, breathing monster. He then says that even he was not prepared for what would happen in the months to come.
King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cup trophy before the next match.
Mike Anthony beats "Casanova" Colton Cage in the Cobra Cup Tournament Finals to win the Cobra Cup as "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up to take notes on the match. After the match, King Cobra gets in the ring to shake Mike Anthony's hand, but Mike Anthony just takes the Cobra Cub from his hands and raises it over his head.
Terrence Ward runs down the card for the upcoming Super Bout event.
Dustin Starr interviews Tiger Joe and Rhyno at the announce desk. Tiger Joe says he is "the sexy beast," but he is here with "the manbeast," and Rhyno says he is taking Derrick King out.
Rhyno vs. Derrick King ends with Rhyno hitting Derrick King with a piledriver. After the match, Rhyno hits Derrick King with another piledriver to end the show.
Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says it is great to be back and that he will main event the greatest event in wrestling history: the Anniversary Show. He then says that he wants K-Toomer in the ring in a match with no disqualifications and no count-outs after what he did to him. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels then shows up for the next match and looks at Austin Lane, then the two men fist bump.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Jay Smooth.
In bonus footage from Grind City Rumble, Jacksyn and Otis Crowley whip each other with the leather straps for losing. When "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets in the ring to calm them down, however, The Crowleys turn on him and chase him with the straps.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says she has been working for almost a year and wants to know if she is good enough to be Memphis Women's Champion. She then says there is only one way to find out.
"The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe retains the Memphis Women's Championship against Diana Taylor.
Backstage, Country Rock (Chris Hayes and Carter Matthews) try to figure out what happened between themselves and Big Jack at the Grind City Rumble. Hayes admits he paid Big Jack to be his friend, then says they have a match, much to Matthews' frustration.
Uncle Mikey guests on commentary (and enters through the door opposite the ones The Skimahorns [Brad and Briar Skimahorn]) for the next match.
The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat Country Rock (Chris Hayes and Carter Matthews) with a schoolkid pin from Briar Skimahorn to Chris Hayes after Hayes is distracted by the sudden appearance of Big Jack. After the match, Big Jack tells Chris Hayes to pay up. Hayes tells Big Jack to give him two days, and when he leaves, Big Jack clotheslines him from behind. After the commercial break, both members of Country Rock are laid out, and Big Jack hits Chris Hayes with a Michinoku Driver before saying that this is what happens when people owe him money.
Backstage, Derrick King and Danny B. Good talk about the Grind City Rumble. As Derrick King mentions that DJ Brown threw him over the top rope, Danny reminds him that Tiger Joe is really whom he should be worried about.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) reveal they have not been allowed in the WrestleCenter after what happened in the Grind City Rumble. Aaron Roberts says that they will crack The Posse's (Simon and Lil Chris) skulls when they are allowed back.
Backstage, K-Toomer says that he did not get the job done in the Grind City Rumble, and says that if Austin Lane wants to challenge him to fight, then "we gonna bang, and if you die, you die."
Dustin Starr interviews "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela at the announce desk. Janela says it is great to be in this historical wrestling city, saying that the people who sold out the Mid-South Coliseum were a bunch of "garbage human beings." He says that if the Internet were around in 1982, most of them would be cancelled, then says the fans should not be booing him because he is telling the truth and their brains are too small to realize it. He then says that after the match, he will go to B.B. King's Restaurant on Beale Street and urinate in the ice machine.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela.
At the start of today's show, Dustin and Maria Starr apologizes for The Posse's (Simon and Lil Chris) actions from last week and state that The Posse are suspended indefinitely. As for Aaron Roberts, there will be an update on his condition when one is available.
Dustin Starr interviews Heather Monroe at the announce desk. Heather says she will give the fans the best match they will see all year, then we see a video of Heather Monroe winning the Memphis Women's Championship. Heather then says that her Gauntlet For The Gold will be better than the first one because she is in it and that she will be defending the Women's title like the champion she is and the champion "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane no longer is.
Diana Taylor wishes us a happy new year before stating she will become the next Memphis Women's Championship.
We hear from Amber Rodriguez, who says that there is no better place for her and Skyler to have their discussion than in the Gauntlet For The Gold and that she will rearrange Skyler's face so badly that Skyler will hand the title to her. Meanwhile, Skyler's phone rings, but Skyler hangs up on it.
In footage from earlier this week, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) wish us a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
We see footage of The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) getting a ride from Derrick King and Danny B. Good to the hospital. We then see Danny B. Good talking with Derrick King. Danny B. Good says things will be better this year, and Derrick King hopes he is right, as he says 2021 was not good.
It is announced that there will be a strap match between Ivan Warsaw and Jacksyn Crowley next week.
Backstage, Ivan Warsaw says that The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) has taken Walker Hayes' identity, then says that Hayes has shed that skin and that it is time to kill the snake that bit him. Hayes it is time for The Hollywood Horror Show to meet the monster they created.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) at the announce table. Jimmy Blaylock blames Dustin Starr for next week's strap match existing and says he always rains on the Crowleys' parade. Blaylock pulls his belt off and says The Crowleys are immune to pain because he gives them medication, then hits them both in the back with a belt to prove his point. He also threatens to hit the fans with a strap if they get in the way.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says he is starting off 2022 by beating "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a street fight and a final showdown at Grind City Rumble where nobody can save Michaels. Anthony tells Michaels to bring his best, as we will bring the gift that keeps on giving in the form of brass knuckles. We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that he hopes Mike Anthony is read, because he is ready, then says that Mike Anthony will have to earn the Memphis Heritage Championship and that he is coming to get him.
We see footage from the Memphis Wrestling 2021 Awards Banquet at the WrestleCenter.
We see a video package for K-Toomer.
"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane wishes the fans a merry Christmas and a happy new year, then says that being Memphis Women's Champion was special to her and how Heather beat her for it will be addressed. She says that right now, family comes first, and that Austin Lane will soon get better.
We look back on the Grind City Rumble.
We look back on the first Gauntlet For The Gold.
Before the next match, Heather Monroe says she will be giving other women opportunities to dethrone her in her Gauntlet For The Gold, and that therefore, she will be going last, not first. She also guests on commentary for the next match.
Heather Monroe retains the Memphis Women's Championship against Diana Taylor, Skyler, and "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez in Heather Monroe's Gauntlet For The Gold. During the match, after Skyler shows up for the match, Amber Rodriguez says she has been trying to call her, then cries and says she is sorry and that she will lay down for her. She lays down, but when Skyler goes for the pin, Amber pins her with an inside cradle. She lays down, but when Skyler goes for the pin, Amber eliminates her with an inside cradle. Afterwards, Skyler attacks Amber from behind, rips out one of her eyelashes, and pulls one of Amber's fingernails before kicking her in the face. Heather Monroe then gets in the ring and pins Amber Rodriguez in the most casual manner possible, but Amber kicks out at two. It is not long before Heather hits Amber with a DDT to win and retain.
We hear from Effy, who says that professional game is a game of contrast. He says he sees two different athletes in Alan "5" Angels, even though they started off in the same place only for their paths to diverge. We hear from Effy, who says that professional game is a game of contrast. He says he sees two different athletes in Alan "5" Angels, even though they started off in the same place only for their paths to diverge.
Alex Chamberlain beats "The Latin Sensation" Gustavo. During the match, it is announced that Darius Bengston is currenly injured after what Chamberlain did to him last week
Backstage, David Marquez interviews AC Mack talks about his victory against Ariya Daivari last week, then wants to know what is next before stating that he wants championship gold.
Before the next match, Brandon Tate states that he and his brother Brent Tate are supposed to tag team against "Rapture Blond" and "Rapture Uso," but Brent could not make it and he has no tag team partner. Brandon proposes that he faces The Rapture in a two-on-one handicap match, but before the match can begin, Manny Lemons shows up to replace Brent Tate.
The Rapture (Jay Sky and Richard King) beat Brandon Tate and Manny Lemons.
Backstage, Marti Belle is approached by Dani Jordyn, who asks Marti if she let herself go before saying she used to look up to her before she took her advice. "Outlandish" Zicky Dice shows up, bragging on the phone about bribing umpires in the recent Atlanta Braves game before telling Dani they are heading to the ring.
Before the next match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice brags about how he issued an open challenge to anyone in the audience for $5,000 before Logan Creed ruined things. As he calls out Logan Creed, Pedro Pablo heads to the ring.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "The South American Conquerer" Pedro Pablo. During the match, Dani Jordyn heads to the ring and distracts Pedro Pablo, but Marti Belle - finally having had enough of Dani Jordyn - pulls her off the apron. Nevertheless, Zicky Dice is able to hit Pedro Pablo with a sit-out powerbomb for the win.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Heather Monroe. Monroe says her match with Reka Tehaka is the main event because she is the queen of Championship Wrestling, and while Reka Tehaka may have a win against her, she has skill, she will win, and Reka will learn her lesson.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Alan "5" Angels. He accepts Effy's challenge and says that while Effy wants to be in the main event, he is only in it because of him. He says Effy may have generated buzz, but next week, there is a different between self-made superstars and real superstars.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he and Levi Shapiro have officially arrived and that they can see why they waited: it smells bad here due to the manure used for Georgia's peaches. He says that he has brought something more exciting that than the new tree that has sprouted out around here, and that they will lay down an open challenge to anyone in the locker room with one year of experience. Suddenly, Jonah Turk shows up to accept the challenge.
Levi Shapiro quickly retains the United Television Championship against Jonah Turk with the claw from the top rope.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Manny Lemons, who reminds the people who he is after saying that he has not lost his zest.
Baron Black beats Manny Lemons with a Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Baron Black calls out Lord Crewe, saying he just woken one of the biggest technical giants, that it is "on sight," and that his ass is grass the next time he sees him.
Backstage, we hear from Effy, who says that he tends to make Championship Wrestling From Atlanta his personal buffet table and take it over, and that he will be eating those oysters, collecting those pearls, and that Atlanta will soon be his home.
Heather Monroe beats Reka Tehaka. During the match, Heather grabs the timekeeper's chair. When the referee takes it away, Heather hits Reka with her fan, then hits a backpack stunner for the win. Reka Tehaka tries to kick out, but she kicks out too late.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Lord Krewe. Krewe says his recent actions spoke louder than his words, then says "Any other questions?"
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat inFAMy (Robin Steele and Joeasa). After the match, inFAMy hit The Tate Twins with a low blow as The Rapture watch from ringside and enjoy what they see.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky says that what others call "chaos," he calls "outlandish." Suddenly, Dani Jordyn shows up and tells Zicky Dice there's something he'll want to see backstage, then tells Marti Belle she "smells like a baby prostitute."
Effy beats "Uptown" Andy Brown after reversing the Fatality into a jackknife pin.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Jay Smooth vs. Precious ends with Lance Archer suddenly showing up and decimating both men. Afterwards, Lance Archer corners Dustin Starr and says that everybody dies and that he is not done.
Austin Lane heads to the announce desk. It is mentioned that Connor's whereabouts are still unknown, and Austin Lane nobody, including himself, has not heard from him either. He then says there will be another Best Of The Best Challenge right now. The challenge is answered by Uncle Mikey, and The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) guest on commentary for the match.
Austin Lane beats Uncle Mikey in a Best of the Best Challenge Match despite the distractions from Briar Skimahorn.
Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table. Steel says he has slept well all this week after breaking simon's arm, and says that when you mess with "the living legends of Memphis wrestling," you become a memory. Dotson brags about breaking Lil Chris' arm and keeping him from doing things, but when he messes with some fans, he gets hit with a steel chair to the back by Lil' Chris, who then brawls with Steel in the ring despite a broken arm. Steel soon sends Lil' Chris broken arm-first into a ring post, but Lil' Chris fights back with a chair shot to Steel's back.
We hear from Cece Chanel, who says that Heather Monroe has been chasing championship gold for a long time and admits that Heather is good, and says that while Nikki Lane is a rising star, she is a tough opponent. She says that she has been working hard too, and that she will be coming for the Memphis Women's Championship, too.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she cannot wait to hit Paris Kelly with a DDT tonight at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets angry with "The GunShow" Brett Michael for injuring The Revenant of Walker Hayes' face. He then removes the cover from Walker Hayes' face to reveal that Hayes is wearing a mask before directing him to the ring.
The Revenant of Walker Hayes decimates Carter Matthews after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) force Matthews into the ring when Matthews tries to get out of the match. Jacksyn is noted to have two different colored eyes.
"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane retains the Memphis Women's Championship against Heather Monroe. During the match, Lil Bit shows up and hits Nikki Lane with Heather's fan, but Nikki kicks out.
Before the next match, Lance Archer says that he would come back and that he wants to see what Championship Wrestling From Memphis has. Uncle Mikey and The Skimahorns head to the ring and surround it. Lance Archer takes them all down one by one with a couple of clotheslines, and the three of them regroup before going for an all-out assault on Archer, which has virtually no effect. Archer goes for a choke slam on Mikey, and while Brad and Briar hit him with stereo chop blocks, even this has no effect. Mikey goes for a suplex only for Archer to chuck him from one corner to the other. Archer then choke slams Briar onto Brad, then hits Mikey with a nasty chop. He gets him up top, chops him again, then hits Mikey with the Blackout in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring with Archer. Archer goes for a choke slam, but Brett escapes it and hits the GunShow Lariat. Security and referees have to stop an angry Archer from getting back in the ring.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) guest on commentary for the next match. Flex McCalleon says he and Richie Slade have been back home tanning since the Episode 500 spectacular, and Slade insists be called "the succulent Hollywood Heritage Champion."
EJ Sparks beats Honest John with the Spark-Out after Honest John feigns a knee injury to hit Sparks with a cheap shot. After the match, Sparks tells Beef Candy he can hear him from the ring talking about him and trying to act funny, and challenges Richie Slade for the Hollywood Heritage Championship. Richie Slade says that Sparks is dreaming, and that he is not as good as he is and will not be Heritage champ. EJ Sparks says "I think you just accepted my challenge, buddy."
"Sweet" Robin Shaw beats Darwin Finch. After the match, Shaw says he just proved that he has gone scorched earth on The Friendship Farm. He says that friendship is dead to him and that he is not replaceable.
Heather Monroe vs. Viva Van ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jamie Iovine shows up with Cece Chanel and his friend from the office - whose names is Tweak - and ends the match. Iovine attributes much of Heather's success to The Upper Class, and asks Heather what makes her think that she deserves the gold. When Heather confronts Iovine, Iovine sics Chanel on her, who reluctantly attacks Heather and screams at Iovine. Iovine then gives Viva Van the choice of joining him or ending up like Heather.
Backstage, Jamie Iovine and Tweak are suddenly met in the office by 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl). Pearls says he and Gibson will do anything for a tag team title shot. Iovine says he will give them a title shot if they make Tweak their manager. Eddie Pearl is reluctant, but Ricky Gibson accepts, after Iovine says that if they win, they will get more opportunities and Tweak may become their manager full-time.
Anthony Idol and Jack Cartwright beat Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price following a top rope moonsault press from Cartwright to Shapiro.
Ray Rosas retains the Arizona State Championship by disqualification against Dan Joseph after Joseph toses Rosas over the top rope. After the match, Joseph loses his cool and walks to the back with the Arizona State Championship.
Todd Keneley and David Marquez welcome everyone to the 500th episode of Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.
Richie Slade beats Jordan Clearwater to win the Hollywood Heritage Championship after a masked ring photographer attacks Clearwater from behind with the Heritage title as Flex McCalleon argues with the referee. After the match, the masked ringside worker gets into the ring and unmasks, revealing himself to be Jack Banning, who puts Clearwater in a guillotine choke. Blake Troop leaves commentary as referees try to break the hold.
Before the next match, Howdy Price announces that tonight's match is a handicap match and brings out "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship as he and "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James beat Dan Joseph in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Howdy Price loads Shapiro's glove so that Shapiro can knock Joseph out. Shapiro then pins Joseph while Price makes the count.
Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy beat Ruby Raze and Cece Chanel to save the women's division after Halston throws confetti at Ruby Raze, who has just been inadvertently hit with a top rope cross body by Cece Chanel when Heather Monroe dodges it.
We hear from the women's division and Spencer Chegwidden Esq., Halston Boddy's lawyer. He states that Nikki Marquez has been arrested and is in jail, and cannot return until his charges are dealt with. He also states that as minority owner, Nikko cannot cancel the women's division, as he has no authority to do so. It is announced that the women's division is still around and that a women's championship is also announced, and Halston Boddy says that the women will have the best championship in wrestling if he has anything to say about it.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats EJ Sparks.
Backstage, John Roberts tries to interview Ray Rosas, but Adrian Quest and Andy Brown show up and attack John Roberts as they try to attack Ray Rosas, who fends them off. He then calls out SoCal Distancing's masked leader and finds him. As Rosas advances towards the masked man, the masked man suddenly disappears in a burst of static.
We hear from Watts via a telephone interview with John Roberts. Watts says his knee is holding up despite Miguel attacking him, and says it will take a lot more than that to take him out, and that Miguel should have finished the job. Watts says he has known Miguel for a long time, and that Miguel just wanted to be accepted by everybody and would stop at nothing to achieve that, and now Miguel has done something stupid and is going to pay for it. He says that the second he sees Miguel again, it will be over for him.
The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beat 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) after they flip Gibson, causing him to give Pearl a Canadian Destroyer before Shaw hits Gibson with Sweet Victory for the win.
Lacey Ryan beats Heather Monroe in Match 5 of the best-of-seven series - a Taped Fist Match - after Heather tries to punch Lacey only to hit her hand on an exposed turnbuckle ring. Lacey Ryan leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
Ray Rosas shows up to start tonight's show when he is suddenly attacked by SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest). SoCal's mysterious masked leader watches as Andy Brown and Adrian Quest slam Rosas into the steps.
Backstage, David Marquez is approached by Richie Slade, who says that he is sick and tired of opportunities being given to people who can spin and flip, then re-introduces Flex McCallion, who says that "beef candy" is lacking in CWFH. He says there is no manliness, the hair, the beard and the ability to groom up, and says that "Beef Candy" is "the flavor of choice."
Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco beat The Millennials (Brendan and Danny Divine; the latter of whom replaces Daniel Luna). After the match, John Roberts interviews Esco and Rivera on the stage. Rivera says that Esco is hungry and that they are coming for everybody, and Esco says that they are here to "rob your house."
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Jose Santiago. After the match, John Roberts interviews Clearwater, who says that there are those who say they will do and those who say they did, and he did what he said he was coming here to do. He says that he will beat his opponents with the Midas Touch and hit them with the gold standard in professional wrestling.
John Roberts tries to get an interview with Watts, but Watts is suddenly attacked by a hooded man with a crowbar, who turns out to be Miguel.
Dan Joseph is in the ring. He says that he misses wrestling and having come back from commentary to wrestle in the ring defend the Television Championship, then says he is not waiting and calls out anybody who wants to take him on. Slice Boogie shows up to answer Joseph's challenge.
Dan Joseph retains the United Television Championship against Slice Boogie.
We hear from Nikko Marquez, who says that the show is fine without a women's division, as Halston Boddy went into business into himself and that last week's women's match was a violation of his orders. He tells Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe that he runs the show, even from afar, and then introduces the main event, which is - ironically for him - a women's match with Heather Monroe in it.
Before the next match, Halston Boddy says he has been thrown in better dumpsters by classier people, then announces that Match 5 of the best-of-seven series is a Taped Fist Match.
Heather Monroe vs. Lacey Ryan in a Taped Fist Match in Match 5 of the best-of-seven series ends with Nikko Marquez showing up, causing a commotion and stopping the match. This leads to Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe striking Nikko Marquez, and the referee, a member of security and even ring announcer Adnan Kureishy having to step in to hold everyone back, even as Lacey Ryan is fighting with Heather Monroe. Nikko goes down, and eventually the entire locker room empties and brawls on the outside, in the ring and even at the broadcast booth to end the show.
Before the next match, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are attacked by The Dark Order.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) after Matt Jackson is tossed into the entrance tunnel and kept from returning to the match by the rest of The Dark Order.
MJF is seen backstage being a jerk to his campaign staff.
Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page talk about how The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are their favorite tag team.
MJF shows up. After it is announced that MJF is beating Jon Moxley in the polls by a landslide, MJF says that he mourns for the fans' belief in their champion and leader, for today it dies. He says Moxley has made it clear he does not care about the fans, for he is not here tonight, but he is here and he cares, and promises he will always be here. MJF then takes accountability for Moxley's absence tonight, as Moxley is afraid of him and "Dictator John" is swimming in uncharted territory and dealing with a pro wrestler who is more talented than he is and will not look up at the lights for him. MJF says that he cares enough for the fans that he wants Moxley to show up for his job, then calls for the podium to be moved so he can lay down in the ring. MJF says he did not start his campaign to have a feud with him, and that he felt AEW needed quality leadership. He says that while Moxley is a good wrestler, he is not a good leader and is more of a rabid dog who has caught the finest automobile in the world in the form of the AEW World Championship but does not know what to do with it. He then says that if Moxley cared enough for the fans, he would fork the keys over to a real leader such as himself. Suddenly, Moxley shows up. MJF tells his staff to cut Moxley's potential entrances in the crowd off, but Moxley comes out of the entrance tunnel, enters the ring and attacks MJF before hitting him with the Paradigm Shift. Moxley tells MJF that does not make them even, and that they will not be even until All Out when he teaches MJF a painful lesson in humility and makes it a very bitter pill for MJF to swallow.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Matt Hardy, who has received stitches in his head and will not be able to return in ten days when he is medically cleared. Matt says he feels alive, and since last week, he has been seeing red and will continue to do so until Sammy Guevara bleeds like he did. He says that on the next Dynamite, he will kick Guevara's ass, and says that he is going to wait around until Guevara shows up tonight, as he is an ant who needs to be squashed. Suddenly, Matt Hardy sees somebody who looks like Sammy Guevara and attacks him, but it is really referee Mike Posey.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the AEW TNT Championship - which is now finished - against Scorpio Sky. Mike Chioda, who has recently been released from WWE due to COVID-19-related budget cuts, is the referee for this match. After the match, The Dark Order shows up on the video screen, with Brodie Lee saying he will make history on the next episode of Dynamite by beating Cody for the TNT Championship as he shows up with the original, unfinished version of the TNT title. He tells Cody that his transgressions against The Dark Order will not go unpunished after the dispatching of The Elite and that Cody will put respect on his and The Dark Order's name, and says he will take the TNT title from Cody will giving him the unfinished version of the championship back.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) list The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) as their favorite tag team.
"Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus).
We hear from Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz), who trash Best Friends' (Chuck Taylor and Trent) gear by throwing it in the locker room shower, dumping it all over the floor and covering it in bleach after stating that they stole the tires off Trent's mom's minivan and that the refuse to apologize to Best Friends.
The Butcher and The Blade pick The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) as their favorite tag team.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) are in the ring for Tag Team Appreciation Night. The Young Bucks credit The Rock 'n Roll Express for being "the original Young Bucks" and creating the style that they utilize today, leading the way for a slew of tag teams throughout the years. FTR credits Anderson and Tully for making it possible for tag teams to make a living in tag team wrestling, especially them, and credits both teams for paving the way for them to give a life to their kids that they never had. Morton says he has never missed an episode of AEW, but he has not seen so much chemistry in a match since them, Anderson and Blanchard until The Young Bucks, who he says has dominated tag team wrestling and brought it back to the level it was in the 1980s. Anderson says he is not a guy who blows smoke as it leaves a bad taste in his mouth, but he tells the truth and says that The Young Bucks has taken tag team wrestling and made it into something entirely different, and calls The Rock 'n Roll Express "the tag team of the century." He also calls FTR "the best tag team in the world." Blanchard takes the microphone and says Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback because he has championship rings, and that only the tag team champions are the best. Blanchard also confronts Anderson for jumping into Shawn Spears' match with Cody Rhodes last year, and Anderson - seeing Shawn Spears approaching the ring - leaves. When Tully tries to speak again, he gets punched by Morton, and Dax Harwood gets shoved to the mat and hurts his knee again as The Young Bucks try to break everything up. Suddenly, FTR attack The Rock 'n Roll Express, with Wheeler hitting Gibson in the back with Harwood's neck brace before hitting Morton with a piledriver. The leave the ring as "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega show up.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Mike Chioda, who says it was great to be in the ring again. Chris Jericho shows up and talks about the time he saved Chioda's job years ago, and asks Chioda to officiate his match against Orange Cassidy, telling him to "do the ring thing" if he needs him. Chioda says he will call it down the middle, but Jericho tells him that if he "calls it down the middle" when he gives the signal, he might just get him a job in AEW.
Hikaru Shida beats Heather Monroe by submission. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Shida, who says "I'm still waiting...bring it on."
Backstage, Jake "The Snake" Roberts talks about instilling fear in one's opponent while Lance Archer beats up a few people in the locker room. Archer then tears up Roberts' jacket to reveal the words "Everybody Dies!!" on Roberts' back.
The next episode of Dynamite will be on Saturday, August 22, either at 6 PM Eastern Time or immediately after the NBA playoffs (whichever happens first). Next week: FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy)! The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) vs. The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Alan Angels and John Silver)! The finals of the Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament! Darby Allin in action! The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), The Butcher and The Blade vs. Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurs) and The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall)! Brodie Lee vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the AEW TNT Championship!
Orange Cassidy beats Chris Jericho in a $7,000 Obligation Match. During the match, Jericho tells referee Mike Chioda to turn around so that he can hit Orange Cassidy with his baseball bat. Chioda turns around, but then turns back and stops him from using the baseball bat as a weapon. Jericho grabs Chioda, and that nearly costs Jericho the match. After Orange hits Jericho with a Superman Punch, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) and Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) brawl on the stage, and Jake Hager sneaks into the ring to slam Orange Cassidy into the mat, even though Best Friends and The Inner Circle are all supposed to be banned from ringside for this match. Despite all this, Cassidy kicks out, and Jericho shoves Chioda to hit a low blow only to be suddenly pinned by Cassidy with a a Mousetrap pin.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Ice Williams says that Danny Rivera is not better than him. Meanwhile, Danny Rivera tells John Roberts that while Ice is the coolest guy on the block, he had better be ready to fight more than talk.
Jamie Iovine guests on commentary for the next match.
Danny "Limelight" Rivera beats Ice Williams. After the match, Rivera says that Williams has shown that he is one of the coldest on the roster, and needs to less talking and more fighting for what he believes in. Suddenly, Jamie Iovine heads to the ring. Iovine hands Williams another business card in an attempt to recruit him, but Williams tears it up and walks away.
We get a behind-the-scenes look - and some bloopers - at the Championship Wrestling set.
Zicky Dice shows up. He states that at the PP3 Cup tournament, he was not sober, and now that he has been sober for 17 minutes, he admits that he is addicted to fame, fortune, championship wins and being the biggest name in wrestling. He says that if a greenhorn is going to stop him, then Jordan Clearwater can get back in the ring and see if he can beat him again. Clearwater gets in the ring, and Zicky says that Clearwater wishes he had hair like his before hitting him with a cheap shot. Clearwater answers with a shot to the face of his own. Jordan Clearwater and Zicky Dice then brawl their way to the back.
Levi Shapiro beats Adriel Noctis via pinfall with the claw. After the match, Buddy Royal runs into the ring and chases Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro away. Howdy tells Buddy that he will get the horns for messing with the bull, but Buddy says Howdy's mouth is writing checks Shapiro can't cash. He says that Shapiro cannot win without the claw, and says that Shapiro will tap out when he locks in the Royal Seal before declaring war on Shapiro and Howdy once again.
Mikey O'Shea beats Frankie Frank. After the match, Mikey O'Shea powerbombs Frankie Frank, then Anthony Idol gets in the ring and confronts O'Shea. Idol dates O'Shea to fight him, but O'Shea leaves the ring. Afterwards, O'Shea tells Anthony Idol he does not fight for free, and if he wants him, he will have to sign that contract and name that money.
Action Braxton and Jayme Beachler II are in the ring. The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) show up before Beachler can speak.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Action Braxton and Jayme Beachler II after Beachler leaves Braxton high and dry.
Danny "Limelight" Rivera talks briefly about his early life, his time in the United States Marines and how he decided to jump into professional wrestling, stunt work and acting to become the person he wants to be.
Halston Boddy announces that he has brought Nikko Marquez for the next stipulation announcement. Heather Monroe states that Lacey Ryan did not even beat her in Match 3, and when Lacey Ryan shows up, she declares that Match 4 is a Falls Count Anywhere Match. This leads to both women fighting each other on the stage as soon as Nikko Marquez declares that the match starts right now.
Lacey Ryan beats Heather Monroe in a Falls Count Anywhere Match that sees Halston Boddy get thrown into a dumpster and Nikko Marquez get knocked out with a beer bottle in Match 4 of the best-of-seven series, tying the series at two wins each.
Watts and Jordan Clearwater beat Ray Rosas and Ice Williams after Rosas leaves Williams high and dry.
Halston Boddy announces, after some consultation with Heather Monore, that the second match is a submission match.
Heather Monroe beats Lacey Ryan with the Seven Year Stretch in a submission match in Match 2 of their best of seven series, increasing her lead to 2-0.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says that Buddy Royal and Levi Shapiro will hug it out and settle their differences.
Buddy Royal beats Johnny Yuma with an STF despite the distraction from Levi Shapiro, who puts his shoulder around Howdy Price before the two of them say goodbye to him, firing Royal up enough to lock Yuma into an STF.
Ray Rosas tells Dustin Starr to let his grudge with him go, as he does not care and that he is one in a long list of guys who got 15 minutes of fame at his expense. He says that he knocked on his door and he threw him out, and tells him to leave his wife Maria Starr at home so she doesn't get hurt.
We hear from Adrian Quest, who says that someone he considered his friend and mentor - who also trained him - did not have his back at his lowest point. He then calls out Ryan Taylor, who shows up with Tomaste. Tomaste states that Taylor cannot be blamed for anything, and chalks it up to "toxic behavior." Quest tells Tomaste he is "acting dumb," and says that Nikko Marquez is righting the wrong with a tag team title shot and he wants a position of power. Suddenly, "Uptown" Andy Brown shows up and becomes Quest's sudden tag team partner.
Adrian Quest and "Uptown" Andy Brown beat The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Tomaste) to become the UWN Tag Team Champions after Brown injures Tomaste's ankle with one of the tag team title belts before hitting Taylor with a piledriver on the stage. After Brown gets Taylor back in the ring, Quest pins Taylor with one foot.
Before the next match, Halston Boddy announces that the match can only be won with a five-count pin.
Heather Monroe beats Lacey Ryan in Match 1 of a Best of Seven series. As per pre-match stipulation, the match must be won with a five-count pin.
Tomaste guests on commentary for the next match.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch).
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Ice Williams to advance in the PP3 Tournament.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Adrian Quest, who says that there is a lot he can say about his situation, but he is not here to complain. Quest then warns certain people to watch their backs.
Steven Tresario beats Keita Murray and Mikey O'Shea in a three-way match.
Ray Rosas beats Frankie Frank to advance in the PP3 Tournament after Frankie Frank takes too long on the mmonsault in the corner. After the match, Ray Rosas knocks the PP3 Cup off the timekeeper's table.
Zicky Dice beats "All That" Keita Murray to qualify for the PP3 Tournament after Murray throws Dice over the top rope.
The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) beat The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle). After the match, Howdy Price says that he invests in winner, and that he has recruited two men who have wrestled grizzly bears and chopped down icebergs to put in his drink. Howdy then challenges Che Cabrera and a partner of his choosing to a tag team match at Milestone.
Halston Boddy, dressed as Santa Claus, tells us that we are watching a special holiday edition of the show.
Simone Sherie vs. Lacey Ryan ends with Heather Monroe pulls Sherie off the apron and attacks Ryan. Sandra Moone runs in and attacks Heather, then all four women go at it with one another until referees run in to keep them all separated.
Sandra Moone beats Simone Sherie, Lacey Ryan and Heather Monroe in an impromptu four-way elimination match.
Howdy Price, who is wearing a party hat over a cowboy hat and a shirt with a photo of Dan Severn all over the front, tells us to tune in next week for the special New Year's Eve episode.
Ray Rosas and "Uptown" Andy Brown beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) to qualify for the PP3 Tournament.
The show ends with the real Santa Claus showing up and blinding the rude Santa who has been around the entire show with Christmas magic before Dustin Starr gives the rude Santa a superkick.
Before the next match, Johnny Yuma says that Vermin (Yuma and Kevin Marenson) ran the tag team division for a long time and have not been impressed since their return. He issues an open challenge against any tag team in the back. The challenge is answered by Bateman and "Uptown" Andy Brown.
Bateman and "Uptown" Andy Brown beat Vermin (Johnny Yuma and Kevin Martenson). After the match, Ray Rosas shows up. All of a sudden, Andy Brown hits Bateman with a piledriver on the ring apron before confiding with Rosas and hitting Bateman with a package piledriver on the floor. Bateman and Rosas then reveal their alliance.
Royce Isaacs beats Frankie Frank. After the match, Isaacs says he told all comes that he was "the ultimate," then says he will be keeping the UWN Television Championship forever. Jamie Iovine then issues an open challenge to anybody who thinks they can take the UWN Television Championship from Isaacs, and Adrian Quest shows up in street clothes. Jamie Iovine and Royce Isaacs, not thinking very highly of Quest at all, tell Quest that he stands no chance.
Heather Monroe beats Alyna with the Seven Year Stretch.
Watts retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship against Rogelio in a mask vs. title match. As per pre-match stipulation, Rogelio has officially lost his mask. When he removes his match, he reveals himself to be Che Cabrera, who has not been seen in CWFH for quite some time. After the match, Howdy Price chews Che Cabrera out, calling him a loser, a hack and a piece of trash for "throwing it all away" before kicking him out of the Price Check Ranch.
