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.
VaShawn Harvey beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, Main Event Bradley, CJ Blaine, Major Curtis, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, CJ Money, "The Ember" Shawn Embers and Peyton Presley in a Christmas Presents Match.
Dustin Starr interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler at the announce desk. Lawler brings out some special guests: Matchmaker King Cobra, Derrick King, Shane Russell (son of classic Memphis Wrestling announcer Lance Russell) and Santa Claus. Marko Stunt shows up as an elf. Santa puts everyone on the nice list this year, then as Dustin Starr thanks everyone at the WrestleCenter and everyone watching at home, Sycho Simon shows up holding Terrence Ward hostage. He tells everyone to have their fun now, because it is Christmas, then says that he owns Christmas and that he is shutting it down forever.
The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) ends when The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up. Security and referees show up just in time to keep The Slaughterhouse and The Modern Day Monsters from going at it.
Makkari Kandy beats J. Webb in a Season's Beatings Match. Instead of wearing her usual colorful gear and having a bubbly personality, Makkari Kandy is wearing all black and has a vacant stare on her face. J. Webb hits Makkari with a Samoan Drop, then is conflicted with himself. After Wonder Boy and The Shocker show up to support Makkari at ringside, Makkari gets up with arms outstretched, as if she were waiting for a hug. J. Webb approaches Makkari only for Makkari to hit him with a low blow, then pins J. Webb to win after planting him headfirst into the mat.
Big Dan makes his triumphant return to Memphis Wrestling following open heart surgery.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sycho Simon in a No Rules Match with help from Matchmaker King Cobra as well as Derrick King to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! As Ray Sanders celebrates, he is soon attacked from behind by Tim Bosby, who cashes in the Cobra Cup and hits two Bos-Plexes followed by the ripcord lariat to win the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby is here to address some critics, saying he has yet to cash in the Cobra Cup on Sycho Simon because he does not want to waste his shot, especially when Simon has made all his title matches No Rules matches. He says that this make the odds slim, but he will cash in the Cobra Cup when the time is right and he will become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. He says that he is in today's main event, and while he does not know who his opponent is, he is second to none.
Colton Cage beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx in a Junior Heritage Championship Contender's Match with a Cold Hearted Cutter off the middle rope. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money guest on commentary soon after the start of the match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Bradley at the announce desk. Colton Cage soon shows up, and Bradley congratulates Colton before telling him to keep the Junior Heritage title shiny for him. As Colton tells Bradley how stupid he is for forgetting he beat him, Mama Money attacks him from behind. CJ Blaine shows up before Bradley can do more damage.
Backstage, Jake Brewer announces that The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) will take on The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match next week, and in two weeks, The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) will have a tag team title rematch with The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale).
Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Sell Out Crew (Daniel Nova and Izzy Rotten).
Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says she has been the real champ since the day she arrived, as she has defeated every woman here, and even mentions those who has since left and that Diana Taylor has not been seen since, either. Nixi says she is not surprised Diana Taylor, and that the bookers have yet to find a woman capable of facing her while booking any washed up superstar they can find to pop the crowd, then says she will take her belt and go home. She says she will go to Europe or Japan where her talent is appreciated and where she can face an opponent of her caliber, as she has beaten everyone in Memphis Wrestling and achieved everything there is to achieve.
Gio Savage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.
Backstage, we hear from The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case). Justin Case says that they are going for all the championships. Zay Washington says they will take over, and Aaron Roberts says they have run Memphis Wrestling from the get-go and that everyone is on notice. He says it is time to step up or get stepped on, as it is time to make Memphis Wrestling something special again.
Wonderboy beats J.Webb. Before the match, Wonderboy is accompanied by The Shocker and Gillberg. During the match, J. Webb has Wonderboy on the ropes, and when Makkari Kandy gets in the ring to stop J. Webb, J. Webb shoves her away by mistake. This distracts J. Webb, who is now distraught, and Gillberg gets in the ring to hit J. Webb with a Spear, giving Wonderboy the win.
Vickie Guerrero announces a giveaway of three complimentary vacation trips to three lucky winners in a partnership with Memphis Wrestling to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. He says "The GunShow" Brett Michaels may have been Superman, but he is Kryptonite. He then dares some fans to get in the ring with him. He says that the rulebook is out of the window not that he is champion, then says anyone crazy enough to walk down the aisle today will get a spike to the face.
Backstage, Crazzy Steve is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Steve tells Sanders he will have to wait and find out to see what he is up to.
The Slaughterhouse (Nasty Nick and Jagged James) beat The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse. Ash Taylor says that everyone else is nothing more than slabs of meat that will be torn apart.
Wonderboy beats J. Webb by disqualification after J. Webb chokes Wonderboy on the ropes and refuses to let go before the referee's five count. After the match, The Shocker pulls J. Webb off of Wonderboy, and J. Webb backs down.
Dustin Starr interviews Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn Harvey will make history when he becomes the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion, then calls out Colton Cage for a business proposition. Colton Cage shows up, then Oso mentions Colton's leg injury and asks him how much money he wants. Colton refuses to be paid off and attacks Vashawn Harvey, then leaves.
"Main Event" Bradley beats Kale and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship after CJ Money and Momma Money show up and distract CJ Blaine.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Matchmaker King Cobra, who makes a match between The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) next week.
Dustin Starr interviews CJ Blaine at the announce desk. He says it is time to get even and that he has friends in wrestling, and that he has back-up against CJ Money and Momma Money.
We see a vignette for a new wrestler who has come from the United States Army.
Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte says that The Bizness Dawgs have forgotten what they did to Flex, then brings in someone to counter Xya Wolfe: Memphis legend Reggie B. Fine. Reggie says The L.A. Hustlers should have called him a long time ago and that he is taking them to the top, then tells Maria Starr to drop Dustin and get with him.
Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in a No Rules match against Crazzy Steve after elbow dropping Crazzy Steve through a table.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says he has taken care of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, then says that whoever wants some can come get some. All of a sudden, Sycho Simon suddenly shows up and slowly approaches the announce desk, then he grabs Dustin's fist along with the microphone and tells him to put his money where his mouth is regarding fighting anybody in the locker room. Simon and The GunShow brawl at the announce desk, then both men grab metal folding chairs before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with referees and security. King Cobra calls for an end to the brawling and says they can have this match right here, right now, today, anything goes and with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on the line.
Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.
Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.
Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).
We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.
We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.
The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.
Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.
Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.
Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.
Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.
Big Nasty Phil beats "Main Event" Bradley in a Family Feud Grudge Match by disqualification after Bradley kicks Phil in the groin following Phil smacking him in the back with his belt. After the match, Bradley heads to the back, grabs a metal folding chair and hits Phil with it before wrapping the chair around Phil's ankle, jumping off the ring steps and stomping the chair. Officials flood the outside as Bradley goes for another stomp onto the chair, this time from the top rope, which Bradley hits. Officials have to check on Phil afterwards. Phil cannot put any weight on his right ankle as he is helped to the back.
Backstage, an elated "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells his Secret Service agents that Ray Collins and Jay Smooth will be in the ladder match for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
The Righteous Path (Sister Asa and Morrow) beat Makkari Kandy and J. Webb. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path and Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend Ash Taylor asks the crowd if they expected anything different, then says they have gotten rid of The Memphis Mizarks (Barnabas the Ringmaster, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) and that they will continue to push forward as he demands that the fans take his hand and follow them as they climb the ladder and take what belongs to his family: the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
We hear from Ray Ray Sanders, who says it has been an honor to wrestle with Derrick King for the last three years in Memphis and the whole Mid-South, but it is all up to him. He says it is cool, as Derrick has prepared him for this moment and this is his time. He announces that "The Gift" has arrived.
Ray Ray Sanders, now known as "The Gift" Ray Sanders, beats The Shocker. Both men show good sportsmanship after the match.
We see footage of Jamie Noble coaching at the WrestleCenter.
Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag team match.
We see a vignette for The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite the distraction by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after a distraction by Cappuccino Jones as Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, which allows Nemeth to hit a distracted Roberts with the Danger Zone for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. The GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that his time is coming and that he can hear it now: "Tick, tick, boom." The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) shows up, with Aaron Roberts conspicuously absent yet again. Justin Case says they are not worried about SuperBout, as GunShow will not make it there, and demands GunShow get in the ring with Zay Washington. GunShow says that "If it takes beating one Yung GOAT to get to the other...get your ass in the ring."
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington despite the distraction and interference by Denzel Rollins and the use of a foreign object to the back of GunShow's knee by Washington.
Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Barnabas and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they desecrate and defile his "RighteousCenter." He says he only wanted to save Memphis Wrestling and its fans, but everyone is ungrateful and pathetic and understand nothing that he is doing for them and would rather cheer for Barnabas. He tells Barnabas that if he wants to bring his sideshow freaks into his family's path, then they can finally square off at SuperBout. Ash Taylor says he has gotten in his family's way and put his hands on them for the very last time, and when all is said and done, Barnabas and the fans will finally understand that they will walk the righteous path or be buried six feet under it.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he cost AJ Francis his match with Big John Dalton is because he wanted to, and if AJ Francis has a problem, he can meet him at SuperBout so he can show him what he is all about.
King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cub before the next match.
Tim Bosby beats Vashawn Harvey, CJ Blaine and The Shocker in the Red Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals.
We hear from Derrick King, who says that their match is going to happen and that they will meet one-on-one. He says that Sycho Simon ruined what he worked for for thirty years and that he will stick his foot down his throat very, very soon.
Backstage, a panicked "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) that Van Viciouss is making false allegations against him. Ray Collins tells Blaylock that he will handle this.
Gio Savage beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio says he thought he cut the dead weight in Draco, but Draco still wants to linger around. He says there is no more half-stepping or second chances, and that at SuperBout, he will be "The Dragon Slayer.
King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup again, this time for the Blue Match of the tournament.
Marko Harris beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, Kale and J. Webb in the Blue Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals and face Tim Bosby for the Cobra Cup at SuperBout.
In backstage footage from earlier today, CJ Money's mother wants Terrence Ward to tell her why CJ Money is not in the Cobra Cup, saying he is the best wrestler here. Terrence Ward agrees, then says he will speak with King Cobra but cannot guarantee an answer. He then appreciate CJ Money's mother sticking up for him and promises to put more emphasis on his introduction, which CJ Money's mother appreciates.
The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) retain the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Violent J punches Phil out when Phil brings one of the tag team titles into the ring only for referee David Knight to take it away and put it back.
Dustin Starr interviews Tugboat at the announce desk. Tugboat says it is great to be here with all the fans losing their minds at the matches and great to be back in Memphis, and while it has changed a lot, it is still a city of legends. As Dustin Starr reminisces about Tugboat asking everyone to write letters to Hulk Hogan, J. Webb shows up alongside Makkari Kandy while doing his best Shockmaster impression, complete with glitter falling off the helmet. Makkari introduces herself and J. Weeb, and asks if Tugboat can sign his sailor's hat. Suddenly, Lord Gaston shows up as Tugboat signs the hat. As Gaston says that he needs no invitation, Tugboat says nobody cares about Gaston's opinion before saying he is old-school and challenges him to a match. Gaston accepts the challenge, and Gaston faces J. Webb in the ring.
J. Webb beats Lord Gaston after Gaston knocks the candy bucket out of Makkari Kandy's hands, causing Tugboat to grab Gaston and throw him back in the ring, allowing J. Webb to hit a Samoan Drop for the win.
We see part of Dustin Starr's sit-down interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he is retiring not because of any recent failures, but because he knows he cannot do this forever. He says he will retire from in-ring competition but still continue to make future stars. Derrick says he looks forward to helping out in other roles, and while he has some loose ends to tie up, this is it for him, and he is comfortable enough to walk away from in-ring competition. It is announced that more of the interview will be shown next week.
"Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil beat "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins after stopping a double team from Washington and Rollins and grabbing the tights on the roll-up on Washington.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who addresses The Twins of Salem as "heathens" and Barnabas the Ringmaster "a cockroach who does not know when to quit." He says that who do not follow his righteous path will be buried six feed under it.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says that it has been a great summer becoming two-time Rumble on the Trail winner and 2024 Man of the Year in his home county. He admits that he has failed in his recent championship endeavors, and does not want to be remembered as "Buff Bagwell's tag team partner" and that his road to goal begins today.
Big John Dalton beats Sevyn Cruz.
Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Colton Cage, who says he has been on the most luxurious European tour with the finest wine and the finest women and that he is back to show everyone why he is "The Superstar of Seduction" starting next week.
We see backstage footage of Tony Atlas and Tugboat at the WrestleCenter.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that the women's division is distress and in chaos because of C-Rex, and that next week, she is going to DDT C-Rex and pin her in the middle of the ring to become Women's Champion.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby in a match where Justin Case is barred from the WrestleCenter. During the match, Bosby has Roberts in an ankle lock, but Roberts kicks Bosby into the referee to break the hold. He then hits Bosby with the Heritage Championship before hitting Bosby with the GunShow Lariat to send a message to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to win and retain. After the match, Aaron Roberts goes for a Problem Bomb on Tim Bosby, but The GunShow shows up, and Roberts retreats.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton and Coach Pillar at the announce desk. Coach Pillar announces that $19,000 was raised for St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Big John Dalton says it was great to raise that much money in his own backyard.
Big John Dalton beats Jay Smooth (who is still waiting for a call from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock), then celebrates in the audience with Coach Pillar.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Ethan Steele in a Tim Bosby Open Invitational Match.
We see Mike Anthony, who says that he is back in control and back in his original form.
Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says she does not care if the match with C-Rex happens, but she does care about the target that Nixi XS has put on her back while hiding behind C-Rex because she knows she cannot beat her. Nixi XS shows up, and Mackenzie tells Nixi to get in the ring and prove. Nixi says she can beat Mackenzie any day of the week and look twice as good doing it, and tells Mackenzie to take her name out of her mouth. Mackenzie then gets in the ring and dares Nixi to get in.
We see footage of Jonathan Gresham helping out the trainees in the WrestleCenter as Gresham outlines his goals regarding what he wants to do as a trainer.
After the short break, Matchmaker King Cobra approves Nixi XS vs. Mackenzie Morgan for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS after reversing a pinfall after a lungblower with an inside cradle in a match that sees Mackenzie losing one of her front teeth. After the match, Nixi XS says she is sick and tired of Mackenzie getting lucky, and C-Rex shows up as Nixi says she will cash in and have C-Rex crush Mackenzie like the gnat that she is before lifting the Women's Championship and handing it to her.
Sycho Simon beats J. Webb in a No Rules, No Regrets Match after piledriving J. Webb through a table from the ring apron.
Backstage, someone is buying snacks when they find a pamphlet for Reverend Ash Taylor's Righteous Path.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and his Secret Service agents at the announce desk. Blaylock says "GTH" means "Go To Hollywood" and that many people have been coming to him wanting to join The Hollywood Clique. He then says that there are a lot of shenanigans going on in Memphis Wrestling, yet there are good people backstage who know that he can take someone and make them into a diamond. He then introduces his new client, "All The Way" Ray Collins. The fans chant "No Way Ray" as Blaylock hands Collins a handful of $100 bills before proclaiming that they are coming for all of the championship gold in Memphis Wrestling and that they mean business.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and K-Toomer in a Triple Threat Match. During the match, Justin Case hands a cloth full of ether, and K-Toomer is able to wrestle the cloth from Roberts before GunShow hits him with a GunShow Lariat. Roberts tosses GunShow out of the ring and pins K-Toomer to retain. After the match, GunShow and K-Toomer have a staredown in the middle of the ring, and both men soon brawl before K-Toomer chokes GunShow out. Aaron Roberts and Justin Case return, and K-Toomer dares Roberts to get back in the ring.
The stranger in the fur coat with the walking stick has made it to the WrestleCenter.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says that he carries the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship with pride as he has went through so much to get it and that he will not duck anybody, then Barnabas The Ringmaster shows up. Barnabas tells K-Toomer that he will not get rid of him and The Circuz (Barnabas, Maurice The Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) that easily, and that for everything he has done to them, it will never be over until he says it is, and that the time of "K-Toomer's lie" is about to come to an abrupt end. Barnabas says K-Toomer's eternal damnation is about to begin before he introduces The Circuz's newest member: The man in the fur coat with the walking stick, whom Barnabas calls "The Eternal One" and the "Red Leg of Death." The man then comes out of his fur coat and reveals himself to a hirsute, unkempt wild man who Barnabas calls Herzog. Herzog and K-Toomer brawl, and when Barnabas distracts K-Toomer, Herzog hits K-Toomer with a chair.
Dustin Starr interviews Brooklyn Brawler, who shows up with J. Webb, at the announce desk. The Brooklyn Brawler says he is here for one reason and one reason only: to see a Memphis brawl. He says that where he comes from, people break arms and legs and that wrestling moves don't matter, and that he wants to see a brawl today.
"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn beats J. Webb in a Memphis Brawl. During the match, Bradley and Big Nasty Phil try to put J. Webb in a straitjacket, and after The Brooklyn Brawler puts a stop to that and takes out Phil, Bradley hits J. Webb with a foreign object and hides the evidence to get the win.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) as well as the team of Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders are seen outside of the WrestleCenter, ready for their Hustle Hard Match.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders in a Hustle Hard Match after Bradley pins Derrick King by putting a chair on top of him and sitting on it while choking Derrick with the chair.
It is revealed that "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt and Brother Bruce have been attacked backstage, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels has laid them both out.
We see footage of Buff Bagwell with Big John Dalton. Buff tells Big John that next week will be the biggest match of his career and that he will teach him the Buff Blockbuster, then finds out that Big John's new partner is here.
King Cobra and Michael beat The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) to keep their respective jobs of Matchmaker and Assistant Matchmaker for Memphis Wrestling.
We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he will win the Internet Championship for the third time, and that he will Bos-Plex Aaron Roberts, take his title and prove he is nothing more than an egg sucking dog. We then find out he is squatting with a whole person on his shoulders.
We also hear from "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case. Roberts says he has beaten Tim Bosby twice for the Internet title and that he will beat him for a third time.
Before the next match, an angry Reverend Ash Taylor tells Brett Michaels every opportunity to join The Righteous Path only to be insulted and disrespected at every turn, and now Marrow will splatter him all over the WrestleCenter and hurt him in every way imaginable.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Marrow despite Reverend Ash Taylor's interference when Ash Taylor holds Brett Michaels down for a big boot only for Brett to dodge it and Marrow to kick Ash Taylor in the face again. Brett then hits the GunShow Lariat for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby mentions losing the Internet Championship to "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, but says that when you get knocked down, you get right back up, and that is what he plans on doing. He tells Aaron Roberts he wants his rematch so he can become a three-time Internet Champion. "The Chosen One" Zay Washington shows up and agrees with Tim Bosby regarding the Internet Championship and respect something, but Bosby wants something that he also wants, and proposes that they have a match right now. Assistant Matchmaker Michael shows up and mentions that Justin Case and Aaron Roberts are not here, and proposes putting them in a tag team match right now.
Tim Bosby and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal).
Backstage, Big John Dalton is talking with Coach Pillar about the Boston Marathon when The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston) shows up. Sir Matt says Big John's win against Gaston does not count as they make fun of his appearance before saying that he will not win against him because he is "a big, fat loser." When Matt and Gaston leaves, Buff Bagwell shows up to have a conversation regarding The Nyxx Network.
Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels meets with Matchmaker King Cobra, wanting The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Marrow) today by any means necessary, even if it means he gets one person in each corner.
We hear from "All Heart" Blake Christian, who apologizes to "The Chosen One" Zay Washington before stating that things change with fame and money and that one can either crumble and disappear or become even greater than one could imagine. He admits that the latter option is a lonely road but can lead to championship gold, then mentions Zay's match for the Internet Championship and entertains the idea of winning the Internet title off of him.
Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn tells Big Nasty Phil that J. Webb has been putting them through the ringer, and that he is sick of it. He says that today, J. Webb has nobody in his corner, and tells Phil to break J. Webb's legs because they are done with him.
J. Webb beats Big Nasty Phil. During the match, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn gets on the apron. J. Webb grabs him, but is able to dodge Big Nasty Phil when Phil charges at him. J. Webb pushes Phil into Bradley before winning with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Brad charges at J. Webb only to eat a back body drop, but Phil knocks J. Webb down. Brad and Phil gang up on J. Webb, then Phil pulls a chair out from underneath the ring, which Brad drives J. Webb face-first into.
We hear from Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says the tag team division is better than it has ever been, then says Too Kool II is the best tag team and that it is time for them to get some championship gold. Flex says everyone talks about them because they want to be them, and that the other teams hate on them when they do not even know who they are.
Mackenzie Morgan and Makkari Kandy beat Nixi XS and Raven Black.
Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael wants a rematch against Van Viciouss, even though Van Viciouss is a coward and will not give him his vindication. Matchmaker King Cobra says that if he wants the match, they can make the match and go from there.
We see news footage of Coach Pillar's charity work for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Dustin Starr interviews Coach Pillar at the announce desk. As Coach Pillar talks about how he ran the Boston Marathon and raised money for St. Jude and raising money again in Pontotoc, Mississippi, The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston) shows up. Sir Matt calls Coach Pillar "a big, fat loser just like Big John Dalton" for not winning the marathon before bragging about how they are winners for being tag team champions. He then says that if Coach Pillar needs someone to mentor him on how to be a winner, they are happy to do that. Sir Matt says that Big John Dalton is okay and at least tries, but they are never going to be on The Nyxx Network's level. Gaston says that Big Jon Dalton will never beat him no matter how hard he tries and will always be "a big, fat jigglin' loser."
We hear from K-Toomer, who says that The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader, Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) want to fight him, but turn tail as soon as they see him. He then calls out Maurice the Strong for a match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion, saying that he will soon see him eye-to-eye.
We hear from Barnabus the Ringmaster, who dares K-Toomer to look himself in the mirror and realize that he is a freak just like the rest of The Circuz (Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker), but chooses to play hero to the fans instead of being their champion. He says that next week, K-Toomer's lie will come to an abrupt end when a new Heritage Champion is crowned.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Morrow) in a four-on-one handicap match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett gives credit where credit is due to K-Toomer, saying he played his cards right and got the job done, then says that while he likes to wear gold, he does not have to have it, and he is now at a fork in the road. Suddenly, Reverend Ash Taylor shows up and gives Brett an opportunity to pick the right path - the Righteous Path - and hands him a pamphlet. Brett tears it up immediately, saying "Not a chance."
We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker).
Zay Washington beats Gio Savage.
We hear from Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders. As they talk about their match today, they are approached by The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), who proceed to make fun of them for sounding like they are tag team champions before Derrick King call them "sell-outs."
Mackenzie Morgan beats Just Jodie, then celebrates with a fan after the match. Mackenzie says she loves the fans and without them, she is nothing, and she never asked to be the face of Memphis Wrestling or the women's division. Suddenly, Cassandra Golden shows up. Cassandra says Mackenzie cannot handle being champion, but she can, and Mackenzie keeps the title away from Cassandra as she tries to take it and says that while he did not ask for this, she still wants this, and she says that she keeps the grass cut low to "see the snakes" and calls Cassandra the biggest snake of all before security and referees prevent a brawl.
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross). During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up, and despite the distraction, Ray Ray Sanders is able to win with a Sunset Flip.
Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil confront Assistant Matchmaker Michael over the identity of J. Webb's mystery partner. Michael refuses to reveal who it is, and leaves with Matchmaker King Cobra.
We see a vignette of Tim Bosby training in the ring.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says showing a vignette of Tim Bosby was a bad idea, as Aaron Roberts is about to cause bodily harm to Denzel Rollins. He also says that Aaron Roberts is "better than the best."
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Denzel Rollins. After the match, Aaron Roberts hits Denzel Rollins with the Problem Bomb.
We hear from Barnabas the Leader, who says that time is the most precious commodity and that time was ripped away from him and Maurice the Strong in 2023, but now time is on their side and that all that was taken from them will be regained. Barnabas then declares that time will be running out will everyone else next week.
Before the next match, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn says nobody is here to have J. Webb's back, but all of a sudden, Lance Archer shows up as J. Webb's tag team partner.
J. Webb and Lance Archer beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil.
Cameron Cole beats Zay Washington after using the bottom rope for leverage on the pinfall attempt.
"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil watch the next match from ringside.
Mike Anthony beats J. Webb after the distraction from "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil.
We hear from King Cobra, who thanks the fans for their well-wishes and concern and that he is doing fine, but had the spike been lowered, he would have been blinded in his left eye. He thanks Mikey (aka Michael) for stepping up and doing his job as he recovered, and states that next week, he will be back making matches, and he addresses Simon as he says that he has unfinished business to take care of.
Dustin Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Strayhorn High School in Strayhorn, Mississippi again in February 2024. Members of the Strayhorn High School band are seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that this year is "the year of the hustlers" and that it is time to leave the past and head to the top as they face The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti) today.
We hear from The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti). Brandon Beretta says they will prove they are the best to come out Bob Orton Jr.'s wrestling academy, and Joe Vinetti says that they are where it matters. Beretta says they will not stop until they have tag team gold.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti).
Backstage, Diana Taylor thanks Ray Ray Sanders for helping her out, then says she has the perfect person to help them take down The Nyxx Network ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Sir Matthew, Lord Gaston).
We see some footage from the recent show at the LaFayette Music Room. Memphis Wrestling returns to the LaFayette Music Room on May 9, 2024.
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Jay Smooth.
We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker).
Gio Savage and Draco vs. The Sexy Assassins (Sexy Assassin #1 and Sexy Assassin #2) ends in a no-contest when The Sexy Assassins unmask to reveal they are Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Grandmasta Flex), leading to a brawl on the outside. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Too Kool II at the announce desk. Tim Grind says Gio Savage and Draco did not study the past well enough and that The Sexy Assassins were a product of Brian Christopher, who made their careers possible. He says that if Gio Savage and Draco wanted their attention, they got it. Grandmasta Flex says they held real gold while Gio Savage and Draco wore the plastic ones from Walmart and that "That's the business, dawg!"
Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray Ray Sanders, who is holding both of the tag team titles, announces that Derrick King will no longer compete in Memphis Wrestling due to medical reasons, and while he will recover, he does not know if he should forfeit the titles or defend the titles himself. After showing a fan-taken picture of himself and Derrick King with the titles and declaring that he will defend the titles himself, Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston) shows up. Matt Williams says that if he going to do that, he might as well do it today. Ray Ray says he will do it today and fight tooth and nail to defend the titles for the fans and for Derrick King.
We see footage from Grind City Wrestling of Dustin Starr interviewing Tim Bosby, who says that he has matured and that he wants to prove he is one of the best, and to do that, he has to face the best. He says that he has been watching "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander since middle school, and that Alexander would make for a good match before calling Alexander out.
Van Viciouss beats Denzel Rollins with the curb stomp followed by the Camel Clutch. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Blaylock chews out the fans for signing the petition to oust him from Memphis Wrestling and says he has a contract. He states that if any of the wrestlers in the back sign the petition, he promises that there will be hell to pay in the form of Van Viciouss. Viciouss says that anyone who makes the mistake, they will pay, for they run Memphis.
We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. hris). Simon says that he is thankful that Memphis Wrestling has protected the fans from them, but at the same time, nobody protected him when he was chained and beaten with a chair or when Mr. Chris got a fireball thrown at him. He says that Memphis Wrestling protects everyone from The Posse while nobody protects The Posse, and while 2023 has been "kinda shitty," they are bringing hell with them in 2024.
We see Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) on the way to the WrestleCenter. Aaron Roberts hopes the rings are bigger this year and that they are coming for the Trios Championships.
The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) beat the team of "Big Swole" Justin Cole, "Casanova" Colton Cage and "Astonishing" Austin Molitalo and team of The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the Memphis Wrestling Trios Champions after Justin Cole and Austin Molitalo argue with each other and refuse to work together while Big John Dalton shows up and steals Reverend Ash Taylor's collection plate, causing Reverend Ash Taylor to chase after Big John Dalton.
Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Phil plan to make the WrestleCenter "The Main Event Bradley MegaCenter." When Phil asks Brad why he is not in gear, Brad says he has bigger fish to fry in the form of a title match with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that he has a partner already set for him. Brad leaves, and Phil asks how to undo the straitjacket.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat Phil - now known as Big Nasty Phil - and J. Webb as Webb and Phil completely fail to get along.
Backstage, Ray Ray Sanders is on the phone, saying he will do everything he can to keep the tag team titles and that if he has to fight by himself, he will.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn. Will Gibson is the referee for this match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. He says that while two men are eyeballing his championship, he has beaten both of them. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up and says Brett did not beat him; he only survived him. K-Toomer says he is coming for the Heritage Championship, and while there is nothing but respect between them, when they are in the ring, it is "Blackout Force Energy."
We hear from Mike Anthony, who is in an abandoned building with a metal folding chair. Mike Anthony laughs at he knows K-Toomer is thinking and that K-Toomer is only number one in the streets while he is the true number one contender. He tells King Cobra to do the right thing and rectify the situation, or else he will.
Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) beat Ray Ray Sanders to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, Ray Ray Sanders pins Storybook Prince Gaston to win, but it is soon revealed to be the legal man for Ellsworth Enterprises. As this happens, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx hits Ray Ray Sanders with one of the tag team title belts, allowing Matt Williams to win with a schoolkid pin and win the titles. After the match, Nyxx takes the picture that Ray Ray Sanders showed at the beginning of the show and rips it in half.
