Homecoming - Dynamite recap for August 4, 2021

Chris Jericho beats Juventud Guerrera in the Third Labour of Jericho, in which Jericho has to hit a top rope move before the pinfall attempt to win. Jericho satisfies this condition with an aerial Judas Effect. After the match, Wardlow runs into the ring and attacks both Jericho and Juvi, hitting Juvi with an F-10 before knocking Jericho out with a knee.MJF says that Jericho is "as dumb as everyone of these scum-sucking idiots" in the arena tonight if he thinks he will allow him his moment of happiness after the match, then announces that Wardlow is his opponent in the Fourth Labour. MJF then announces that the stipulation for the Fourth Labor is that he himself is the special guest referee for the match.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) and Alex Abrahantes, who mentions that PAC has failed to show up when Andrade el Idolo shows up asking for thanks for the limousine along with Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo says that Rey Fenix and Penta el Zero Mideo can have first-class travel if they work for them, but Fenix and Penta tell Andrade that they will never work for him. As Fenix, Penta and Alex leave, Chavo tells Andrade they will come around.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Dark Order. As John Silver is about to talk about the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and apologizes to The Dark Order for costing them their shot at the tag team titles, as the problems he has with The Elite are problems he created. Page says that he must handle these problems on his own, and tells The Dark Order that it is best that they go their seperate ways. Evil Uno says that if Page needs his space, then they need to give it to him.

Darby Allin, Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston beat 2.0 (Matt Lee and Jeff Parker) and Daniel Garcia. (Matt Lee and Jeff Parker were previously known as Matt Martel and Chase Parker - aka Ever-Rise - in WWE, respectively.)

We see a video package chronicling the feud between "The Machine" Brian Cage and the rest of Team Taz (Taz, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Hook).

Backstage, The Elite toss a basketball before putting it in a basketball hoop, then "The Big LG" Doc Gallows says that they will beat The Dark Order when the put the Impact World Tag Team Championships on the line next week. Nick Jackson mockingly asks if there are any challengers for the AEW tag titles, then Matt Jackson says there is nobody left, that their jerseys will be retired and that they will be buried with the AEW tag titles. Kenny Omega says that no matter how hard Adam Page tried, he couldn't win when it mattered, and now he is all alone. Omega then has Brandon Cutler cut the net on the hoop down as Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) call themselves "retiring champions."

Christian Cage beats The Blade after The Blade pulls brass knuckles out of a turnbuckle only for Christian to hit him with a Spear. During the match, The Bunny tries to pull Christian Cage off the top rope, but "Legit" Leyla Hirsch shows up and brawls with The Bunny as they both make their way to the back.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Proud 'n Powerful (Santan and Ortiz) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood is angry at Santana and Ortiz, blaming them for Cash Wheeler cutting his arm in their match at Fight For The Fallen.

Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Rebel in the ring. Dr. Britt Baker talks about how she became AEW Women's World Champion in Jacksonville, Florida when Red Velvet shows up. Red Velvet tells Britt Baker that red is not her color before declaring she wants a shot at Britt and the AEW World's Women's Championship. Britt talks about how she beat Red Velvet in three minutes in Jacksonville, then accepts her challenge. Red Velvet tells Britt Baker that things have changed since the last time they faced off, and that she is 22-4 with seven straight wins without having to cheat to win. Britt Baker tells Red Velvet that she is a different wrestler now as she is now Women's Champion, then tells her they will have their match on Rampage next Friday. Red Velvet kicks the microphone out of Britt's hand, then ducks the crutch shot by Rebel before stopping her. After she grabs the crutch, however, Red Velvet is superkicked by Britt Baker.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Andrade el Idolo. Chavo Guerrero Jr. tells Andrade that he has found somebody who will work for him: Fuego del Sol. Chavo then tells Fuego del Sol to shine Andrade's shoes, then Andrade attacks Fuego del Sol. Chavo Guerrero then tells The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) that if they keep working for PAC, they will never be champions.

Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring. Before Page can say anything, however, The Elite shows up. Page tells The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) that he has something that he has needed to say to them for a while. Kenny Omega thinks that Page is trying to take his title and make a plea to rejoin The Elite, but Page says this is the last thing he wants to do. Omega then calls Page "a try-hard just like [the fans]," and that The Elite have entertained the idea of taking him back and overlooking some things, then says that Page does not fit the bill for The Elite, who does not have any losers or failures in their group. Page hits Omega in the face, and The Elite gang up on Page before The Good Brothers hit him with a Magic Killer. Before The Elite can do much else, The Dark Order run in, but Evil Uno and Stu Grayson stop them in order to honor Page's wishes. Page then falls victim to a few BTE-Triggers, then Frankie Kazarian runs into the ring only for the numbers game to take over. Omega then hits Page in the head with the AEW World Championship.

America's Top Team's Dan Lambert tells Lance Archer that they will meet next week and that he will bring some back-up.

Miro retains the AEW TNT Championship against "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson with Game Over.

Taz, Excalibur, Chris Jericho and Mark Henry are announced as the announce team for AEW Rampage.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage, who is now #1 contender for the World title. On the subject of "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, Leyla says she has Best Friends having her back for her match, then says he is here to cement his legacy and win champions. He says that he will be at Dynamite and Rampage next week to stir up some strouble, and that he is not only better than good, he is Elite.

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats The Bunny in an NWA World Women's Championship Eliminator Match to face Kamille for the NWA World Women's Championship. Before the match, it is announced that Allie is replacing Serena Deeb in the match due to Serena suffering an injury. Later in the match, The Bunny confronts NWA World Women's Champion Kamille at the barricade. After the commercial break, Nyla Rose is at ringside taking an interest in the match, and this puts her at odds with Kris Statlander. After the match, Kamille and Leyla Hirsch have a staredown in the middle of the ring.

We hear from Jade Cargill and "Smart" Mark Sterling. Sterling says Jade is not wrestling because the two of them have been diversifying their portfolio as of late and have made Jade's brand so successful that Jade is ready to wrestle again. Sterling then announces that Jade Cargill will have her return match next week on AEW Dark Elevation.

Malakai Black beats "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Before the match begins, Tony Schiavone announces that QT Marshall was dissatisfied with how he read his apology announcement on air that he will not apologize to him this week. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Cody, who says that legacy is a funny thing and that when he got into wrestling, all he wanted to do was win the title they took away from his father. He says that goals change and that time flies as he tries to get back to his feet, and Cody has to use a crutch that is handed to him to get back up. As he limps, he talks about how he met The Elite and how everyone laughed at them when they tried to start AEW. He then says that now, AEW is destination viewing and not just alternative wrestling, and that they have set the table and new people can eat. He says that he has been lucky for the last three years, then says that he loves The Elite very deeply and will be forever tethered to them, then calls Daily's Place "the AEW Ampitheatre." He also says there is no better place than here and no better time than now to thanks the fans for making Daily's Place special, but as he takes off his boots to leave them in the ring, Malakai Black returns to hit him in the back with the crutch.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Homecoming 2021 - The Results

Before the next match, Matthew Rehwoldt - the real name of the man formerly known as Aiden English - shows up and tells the fans to picture a world where masterpieces are locked away never to be seen, then introduces himself as "The Drama King" and says he is here to create masterpieces with a virtuosa starting tonight.

Deonna Purrazzo and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beat Hernandez and Alisha to advance in the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament.

Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green beat Jordynne Grace and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams (going by the names "Thick Momma Pump" and "Lil' Petey Pump" respectively) to advance in the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament. After the match, Steve Maclin runs into the ring and lays out Petey Williams.

We hear from W. Morrissey, who says that Eddie Edwards keeps running his mouth about having his number when he knocked him out cold, and says that if Eddie thought he could beat him, he would not bring him out to the parking lot for a fight. Morrissey says that Eddie wants to believe so hard that he has his number, but he plays by Eddie's rules better than Eddie, and says that Eddie is a fraud who is in denial.

Before the next match, Sam Beale announces that Brian Myers' tag team partner in the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament is Missy Hyatt.

The Road Warriors (Tommy Dreamer and Rachael Ellering) beat Brian Myers and Missy Hyatt to advance in the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament after Missy Hyatt backs out of the match when Myers tries to tag her in.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). Eric Young says failure is a reality and a truth, and it can be difficult and hard to swallow. Deaner says that failure is an opportunity for redemption, which Eric Young says comes in the form of getting back at Willie Mack. After Eric Young asks why the sickness is getting stronger, he says that Violent By Design stands between the sickness and the world and that they are a way of life.

Decay (Rosemary and Crazzy Steve) beat Fallah 'n Flava (Fallah Bahh and Tasha Steelz) to advance in the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament after Fallah Bahh inadvertently squashes Tasha Steelz in the corner.

We hear from Steve Maclin, who says he has an objective: the X Division Championship. He says he wants to rise up the ranks, but Petey Williams wants to get in his way. Maclin says his sights were set on one, but now, they are set on another.

Deaner beats Willie Mack after Eric Young is able to hit Willie Mack from behind with the Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) flag.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Cardona says he and Chelsea do everything together, and so far, they are undefeated as a team and their stream will continue. Chelsea says that to be the best, they must beat the best, and while Deonna may be a champion, she is not the best tag team wrestler. Chelsea also questions if Deonna Purrazzo is ready for the both of them before they head to the ring.

Deonna Purrazzo and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beat Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green to advance to the finals of the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Missy Hyatt when Brian Myers confronts her for being unable to wrestler. Hyatt says she has managed legends, and says that they all had originality that Myers lacks. Myers says to Sam Beale "This is all your fault" and leaves. Missy then tells Sam Beale that he has potential and tells him to take off his sunglasses, then tells him to close his eyes and pucker up only to smack him with her purse and call him a "stupid mark."

Decay (Rosemary and Crazzy Steve) beat The Road Warriors (Tommy Dreamer and Rachael Ellering) to advance to the finals of the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament after Crazzy Steve rolls through to counter a sit-down pin attempt by Dreamer.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards. Eddie asks W. Morrissey if he has looked in the mirror, as he may have the hype, the body and the ability, but he had it all until he lost it and came to Impact Wrestling to rebuild his broken image. He says that he has come to Impact because this is always where he wanted to be. As Eddie says that he will beat Morrissey tonight, Alisha shows up and hands Kenny the Kendo Stick to him as she tells him to end it once and for all.

Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Black Taurus.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt and Deonna Purrazzo. Purrazzo says that they have been absolutely marvelous, and that nobody understands the artistry of what they do better than Rehwoldt. She says that he will be crowned the rightful queen tonight, and that there is nobody better to sit next to her than Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says that nobody knows crazy until they see him at work, and tonight, they will become the rightful king and queen of Impact.

Deonna Purrazzo and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beat Decay (Rosemary and Crazzy Steve) to win the Homecoming King and Queen Tournament and become Impact's Homecoming King and Queen. Gia Miller presents the crowns to the winners.

Eddie Edwards beats W. Morrissey in a Hardcore Match with a Boston Knee Party with a chain wrapped around his knee.

Homecoming - The Results

Rich Swann beats Trey Miguel, Ethan Page and Jake Crist in an Ultimate X Match to win the vacant Impact Wrestling X Division Championship!

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says it has been a long time coming and that nobody gave his the opportunity, so he made one of his own. He promises he will walk out Impact Wrestling World Champion because he is the next evolution of wrestling and he has sacrificed everything to get here, which is more than what Johnny Impact has ever done. He admits that he and Johnny are very good friends, but their friendship loses tonight, and instead of getting his friend, Johnny will get "The F'n Machine."

Allie and Su Yung beat Kiera Hogan and Jordynne Grace after Su Yung spits red mist into Jordynne's face and Allie sends Kiera Hogan into unconsciousness with the Mandible Claw. After the match, Su Yung proceeds to beat up Kiera Hogan before calling for her undead bridesmaids to bring out a coffin to place Kiera in. When the coffin is opened, however, Rosemary - who has not been seen since Bound For Glory - comes out and fights off the bridesmaids before throwing Su Yung into them. Rosemary then climbs into the ring with Allie, who runs away when Rosemary tries to place her hand on the top of her head.

Eddie Edwards attacks Moose before the next match can begin.

Eddie Edwards beats Moose in a Falls Count Anywhere Match after Alisha Edwards takes Kenny the Kendo stick away from Eddie so she can hit Moose with it.

We hear from Sami Callihan, who warns Willie Mack to step in his and oVe's (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) business, and tells him that he will being wishing, begging and praying that he listened to him and to Rich Swann.

Sami Callihan beats Willie Mack.

Backstage, Mackenezie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, who has a blindfold covering his eyes. He says that we are about to go on a rough and seemingly endless trip, for behind him is where Monster's Ball began. He says it is a new year, and that he is the man fit to be a king. When asked if he is afraid, he says that Abyss won't get the chance to grab Janice and that he will be riding on the gravy train when Eli Drake becomes the death knell of hardcore wrestling as well as Abyss' career.

Eli Drake beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match. During the match, Eli Drake takes some thumbtacks placed onto the wrestling match by Abyss and tries to throw them at Abyss, but Abyss ducks and the tacks hit the ref in the left eye instead. The referee is revived with water (Author's note: How do that even work? Is it holy water?).

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Killer Kross, who says that he has made his intentions crystal clear since day one and that he is transparent. He says that he and Johnny Impact are two sides of the same coins, and that he is the unapologetic one. He says that by the end of tonight, nobody will be talking about Option C; instead, they will be talking about "Option X" and that Johnny will have to do what he has to do to win.

Nick Wilson, winner of Season 37 of Survivor, is seen in the front row with fellow Season 37 castmate Davie Rickenbacker.

The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retain the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) After the match, Konnan shows up and says that he was wrong, then helps The Lucha Bros. up before declaring that both teams were able to keep business and their friendships separate. He also concludes that this match was a very historical match as he predicted. Both teams and Konnan celebrate in the ring together.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Gail Kim, who says that she never thought this day would come and that Bound For Glory 2017 would be her last time in the ring, but Tessa Blanchard's attitude and abuse of authority has brought her back. While she admits she has respect for Tessa, she has respect for Taya Valkyrie, too. She plans to call it down the middle when it comes to crowning the Knockouts Champion.

Taya Valkyrie beats Tessa Blanchard to win the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship! During the match, Tessa Blanchard inadvertently nails Gail Kim with a forearm before hitting the Buzzsaw. Tessa, noticing this, grabs the Knockouts Championship to use it as a weapon, and Gail Kim ttries to take it away only to inadvertently nail Taya with the title. Nevertheless, Taya kicks out, and Tessa shoves Gail Kim not once, but twice. Gail shoves Tessa into Taya, who nearly wins on a schoolkid pin. A little later on, Tessa grabs Gail Kim by the neck, but Gail escapes out of it and hits Tessa with Eat Defeat, allowing Taya to hit Road To Valhalla to win the title.

It is announced that Impact Wrestling is premiering this Friday night on the Pursuit Channel at 10 PM, with a simulcast on Twitch happening at the same time each and every week.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Johnny Impact, who did not expect to cheer "The Machine" Brian Cage after the last time they were in the ring and that tonight is about becoming World Champion. There are two types of champions: paper champions and fighting champions, and he has been a fighting champion who has taken on all comers. Tonight is Cage's shot to become World Champion, and while Cage is committed, it is about who has the biggest heart, not the fittest body.

Johnny Impact retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against "The Machine" Brian Cage. During the match, Cage shoves Survivor Season 37 castmate Davie Rickenbacker, and the referee is distracted by Season 37 winner Nick Wilson, who is trying to jump the guardrail as Cage hits the Drill Claw. This gives Johnny the time to recover and kick out, and when Cage goes for a vertical suplex off the bottom rope, Johnny breaks out of it and somehow pins Cage for the win. After the match, Cage takes the World Championship away from the referee and dejectedly throws it to Johnny before leaving. Taya Valkyrie then shows up and hugs Johnny before celebrating with him. As Taya and Johnny are on the stage, Johnny is suddenly attacked by Killer Kross. Taya tries to fight him, but Killer Kross powerbombs her into a couple of people near the stage to end the show.