Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for March 24, 2024

We are welcomed to the show by David Marquez, who says that Kevin Martenson has sent back the Heritage Championship - which now has a new design - and says that he originally decided to put the title on hiatus, but will not at Kevin Martenson's request. Zicky Dice shows up and says life is not fair, then says he thought of the perfect man to hold the title in the meantime: himself. He then takes the title despite David Marquez' protestings, and dares Marquez to hit him.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) beat Fidel Bravo and AJ Mana.

Backstage, Danny Limelight and "Pretty" Peter Avalon talk about their recent match. Avalon says Limelight brought a fire back out of him, and Limelight praises Avalon for taking him to his limits and holding the "Day 1" challenges. Suddenly, Jordan Oasis shows up wanting a title shot and an open challenge. Avalon leaves, and Oasis tries to get a title shot out of Limelight. When Limelight refuses, Oasis calls Limelight "a fake champion," and Limelight threatens to defend the championship against him right then and there. General Manager Jonny Loquasto butts in and make a match where if Oasis wins, he will get a title shot down the road, much to Limelight's annoyance.

Backstage, "Pretty" Peter Avalon is on the phone when "King FatBoy" Papo Esco asks him if he has seen Slice Boogie. Avalon says he hasn't, but shows his annoyance with Slice Boogie for getting a title shot before him. Papo tells Avalon to put respect on Slice's name, as Slice is still his brother.

Alex Gracia beats J-Rod after countering the Torture Rack with a Sunset Flip, handing J-Rod her first loss in the United Wrestling Network. During the match, we hear from Savanna Stone, who says that she is looking for opportunity and that when J-Rod and Alex Gracia are in the ring, they know where to find her.

Mikey O'Shea beats "Highly Recommended" Cameron Gates.

Backstage, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco talks with Danny Limelight before his match, and tells him he has his eyes out for Bad Dude Tito and Slice Boogie while Limelight rocks the house. Esco tells Limelight that he has nothing to worry about.

It's time for the United Wrestling Network News Desk. We hear from Daniel Evans, who says that he originally wanted nothing to do with Mikey O'Shea, but now he has his eyes on him after he spit water in his face, and now he is going to put him in his place. We hear from Flex McCalleon, who says that he is having a lot of fun introducing everyone to the Tenderizer, and that he will have one word branded in everyone's minds: "BEEF!" We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who now holds both the Television and Heritage titles as he says that things are starting to shape up for him and that this is what happens when one takes control of their own destiny.

Jordan Oasis vs. Danny Limelight ends in a no-contest after both men are attacked by a man in a black hoodie, who ends up being "Benevolent" Jack Banning. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco makes it to the ring and Banning retreats, and Limelight is left not knowing what to think regarding his relationship with the rest of The Bodega (Esco, Slice Boogie).

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"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Allan Breeze.

We hear from Willie Mack, who says that he is coming back to Derby City Wrestling with gold on his mind. He says that he has been around the world with a lot of great opponents, but it is time to take it to the next level. All of a sudden, "All Day" Will Allday shows up and proposes they have a match, saying that Willie is not "the man" while he is here. Both men shake on it.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

Mikey O'Shea beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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Buck Skynyr beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

We hear from Jack Farmer, who talks about the success of Golden Opportunity and Slice Boogie's tournament win. We then hear from Slice Boogie, who says that the world title is next for him and that it does not matter who holds it, as material possessions and title reigns come and go and it is now his turn. We also hear about the upcoming Red Carpet Rumble and we also hear from Danny Limelight, who talks about his year-long-plus reign as United World Championship reign and knows that anyone can win the Rumble and put a target on him. He warns this year's winner that they will have to kill him for the World title like everyone else.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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Flex McCalleon guests on commentary for the next match.

Divine beats Big Hoss after Honest grabs Big Hoss' ankle from the outside, allowing Divine to hit Big Hoss with Left For Dead twice.

Backstage, The Mighty Zaddies (Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito, "Hysterical" Shane Haste) meet, and Bad Dude Tito says their plan went perfectly. As Shane Haste admires the United World tag team titles, and Che Cabrera credits being on commentary with their win. Shane Haste then says that Cabrera is cool with him. Tito then says they will get all the gold, then says he should their alliance to the test in another match and put everyone on notice as to who the best team is. Everyone is in agreement.

Backstage, Jack Farmer introduces "Filthy" Tom Lawlor. Lawlor says he has heard that the United Wrestling Network is the place to be and that he has won championships everywhere he has went. He says that his friend Danny Limelight has had a great world title reign so far, and that he would love to meet him face-to-face next week.

J-Rod beats Johnnie Robbie.

Backstage, ring announcer Adnan Kureishy is met by The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Honest, Divine, Savanna Stone). Jack Banning tells Adnan that he controls the airwaves with the United Television Championship, which protects them from bad journalists and corporate yes-men. He also says that he does not live in Shady Pines and wants him to know that what The Institution are doing is for everyone's benefit. As Divine says he has benefitted from being in The Institution, Alex Gracia interrupts only to get beaten up by Savanna Stone.

Backstage, Johnny Loquasto is met by Jordan Cruz, who demands a rematch for the United Television Championship while calling himself "an American hero." Loquasto, noting that he was champion for 182 days, gives him that rematch next week. When Jordan Cruz also demands that Ju Dizz be banned from ringside, Loquasto adds Ju Dizz to the match instead. Jordan Cruz sees this as a means to kill two birds with one stonea nd thanks Loquasto.

Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Charles "R-Three" Cassus. After the match, Final Destination (Evan Daniels and Bryce Saturn) - who were ejected from ringside - return to attack Martenson.

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Levi Shapiro and Rob McKnight beat El Primohenio Tribeca and Lord Crewe in a Loser Leaves Town Match. As per pre-match stipulation, Lord Crewe has to leave Championship Wrestling. (Had Lord Crewe and El Primohenio Tribeca won, Rob McKnight would have had to leave.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky says he is the United Wrestling Network and that the fans do not remember that. He says he is hungry and starving, then asks Willie Mack if he is hungry before saying that Willie has eaten and has gotten complacent. He says that tonight, he is going to eat a lot of "Chocolate Thunder."

Danny Limelight heads to the ring. Limelight talks about how he made Jordan Clearwater tap out to become United World Champion and how he stood toe-to-toe with Eddie Kingston and was pushed to his limit. He then says that he has Clark Connors next week, and he also has the #1 contender in Bad Dude Tito and the Red Carpet Rumble winner in Invictus Khash, and he must stay focused, for as long as he is champion, everyone will want a piece of him. Limelight says that after he beats Clark Connors, they can bring anybody, and they will still tap. He then states that he will take on all challengers, and that he is United World Champion and there is nothing anybody can do about it.

J-Rod beats Candy Girl in her Championship Wrestling debut.

Sledge beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. After the match, Bateman shows up, and Sledge leaves the ring after telling him that EJ Sparks is all his. Bateman helps Sparks up and raises his hand before hitting him with the brainbuster. "Pretty" Peter Avalon then shows up as Bateman hits Sparks with the Death From Above, then checks on Sparks.

Backstage, The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) run into Jonny Loquasto. Loquasto congratulate them on becoming three-time United World Tag Team Champions, and as he mentions the controversy behind their win, Bad Dude Tito shows up and mentions his credentials before Flex McCalleon states that he and Richie Slade have yet to get their championship rematch. Jonny Loquasto announces that in two weeks, The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) and Beef Candy (Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade) take on The Midnight Heat and The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Divine, Freeman, Honest).

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Willie Mack after putting his hands on the referee to pull himself before running into the ropes to knock Willie Mack off the top rope and hitting the High Roller for the win.