Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 29, 2025

CJ Money and Momma Money suddenly show up at the announce desk. Momma Money says CJ Money has all the potential in the world and is the best wrestler in Memphis Wrestling, yet there are influences in his ear, and she knows that he has been hanging around CJ Blaine, who she says is "second rate" and will never be CJ Money. He then demands that CJ Money bring CJ Blaine to the announce desk. CJ Money does as asked, and Momma Money tells CJ Blaine that he is second rate while CJ Money is "top tier." CJ Blaine says that he and CJ Money were a t ag team, but now, CJ Money is "a mama's boy." Momma Money tells CJ Money that if he loves her like he says he does, he will challenge CJ Blaine right now and prove that he is "the better CJ." Once again, CJ Money does as asked and challenges CJ Blaine, and CJ Blaine accepts the challenge.

In footage from before the show, James Ellsworth shows up with Shazza McKenzie and says that he has done things for women's wrestling and that he will take McKenzie to the top.

"Main Event" Bradley beats The Shocker after knocking The Shocker off the top rope with a low blow that the referee does not see.

Backstage, Cappuccino Jones is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Cappuccino Jones congratulates Sanders on his recent win, and Sanders notes that Cappuccino nearly beat Roberts. Cappuccino says that it is "on sight" with Aaron Roberts and that he will beat him next time.

Allister vs. James Curtis ends as soon as it can begin. At the start of the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case are seen heading towards the ring, and Roberts gets in the ring and clotheslines both men. Roberts goes on the attack and lays both men out, hitting them both with a Problem Bomb. As he goes for a powerbomb on Allister, Cappuccino Jones gets in the ring and drop kicks Roberts out of the ring. Roberts tells Cappuccino that he picked a bad day to mess with him, and challenges him to a match next week. He then tells Justin Case that he wants Cappuccino Jones alone and that he wants him to hang back, then says it is over for Cappuccino Jones. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews Cappuccino Jones at the announce desk. He says Roberts is the one with the problem and that he will get the caffeine, and that the caffeine always comes with a crash.

Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) confront Matchmaker King Cobra for putting him in a ladder match, with the both of them being afraid of heights and Lamont getting nosebleeds. King Cobra tells both of them that falling off the ladder is "like taking a big back drop" and tells Lamont to hold his nose while climbing the ladder, which Lamont is not exactly elated to hear. He also tells The L.A. Hustlers to close their eyes while climbing the ladder.

CJ Blaine beats CJ Money after Momma Money accidentally trips CJ Money. After the match, Momma Money takes off her belt to whip CJ Money, and when CJ Blaine tries to stop her, CJ Money attacks CJ Blaine from behind, and he and Momma Money give CJ Blaine a beatdown. CJ Money and Momma Money then celebrate in the ring, revealing that the trip was all part of a plan.

Backstage, Marko Harris talks with Derrick King, saying that he beat Tim Bosby in less than three minutes and still feels undeserving of something. Derrick King says Marko will have to talk with King Cobra regarding that, then tells him to keep looking forward and that he has only one chance at this.

Dustin Starr interviews James Ellsworth at the announce desk. The fans are not happy to see him and tell him to shut up as Ellsworth announces that there will be a mixed tag team match soon and brings out his partner, Shazza McKenzie. McKenzie says Ellsworth will take her to the top, and Ellsworth says that his reputation speaks for itself before declaring they will take care of business and prove who "the television legend" and the next upcoming star in women's wrestling is. McKenzie says she is already a winner, but as a winner, she needs another winner, and declares that Ellsworth is "an incredible mentor" for women's wrestling. Ellsworth says McKenzie is the only person in the building with any sort of intelligence and that he will take her to the top.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Jay Washington. Washington gets his foot on the rope, but GunShow has the foresight to pull it off the ropes towards him. After the match, Washington pulls GunShow out of the corner and decks him with a chain wrapped around his right fist before standing over him with the Heritage Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 18, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that just when he thought he was done with him, it has only just begun. All of a sudden, Vashawn Harvey shows up. Vashawn tosses his sunglasses to The GunShow, who then says "I'll be right back."

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels quickly beats Vashawn Harvey. After the match, The GunShow continues with his interview, but is interrupted again, this time by The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Jay Washington, Denzel Rollins). "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is conspicuous by his absence, and Justin Case says Roberts shows up when he wants to and does not want to be here right now. Justin Case says GunShow will not make it to the title shot that he earned and that he will have to fight his way to it. GunShow looks at Washington and Rollins and tells them "Why don't you two goofs get your ass in the ring?" Justin Case holds Washington and Rollins back, saying it will be on their time.

Dustin Starr interviews Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Van Viciouss says he is here today for one reason: he wants "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. The Hollywood Clique shows up, and Viciouss calls Blaylock "a Twinkie eating con-artist," saying he owes him a bounced check. Blaylock says this is not the time or the place, but Viciouss says it is and that Blaylock has taken too much from him. Blaylock tells him not to make false accusations in public and chalks this up to jealousy towards his success. Blaylock says Viciouss never won a match and that Ray Collins is better than him in every way, but Vicious calls Collins a fake and warns him that he is being led by someone with bad intentions. He then tells Jay Smooth, who he initially says he has nothing again, to wake up and punches him. The numbers game soon takes over, and this leads to a match between Jay Smooth and Van Viciouss as soon as Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with a referee.

Van Viciouss beats Jay Smooth by submission with a Cobra Clutch after clobbering "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents when they get on the ring apron.

We see footage of Violent J with the fans at the WrestleCenter. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews Violent J at the announce desk. Violent J says the honor is all his and calls Memphis Wrestling one of the most honorable promotions, then talks about his Commissioner position in Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and wants to be affiliated with Memphis Wrestling, saying it is the place to be. Violent J says Shaggy 2 Dope may not be here right now, but he and Dustin Starr can get in the ring and throw down a concert right now. Suddenly, Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil show up. Main Event Bradley says Big Nasty Phil was a big Insane Clown Posse fan until a Juggalo bit his pinky off, then threatens to honk Violent J nose before heading to the ring for the next match. Violent J guests on commentary for the next match.

Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil beat Kale and James Curtis. After the match, Violent J says he is bringing in the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champions to deal with Bradley and Phil.

Backstage, CJ Money's mother complains about the lack of CJ Money merchandise, and says that CJ Blaine is "irrelevant" and deserves to go in the trash.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders at the announce desk. He says he knew Sycho Simon would attack Derrick King at his retirement ceremony, and after Simon attacked him from behind at the Grind City Rumble, he is done playing games. He calls Simon out, and tells him to face him like a man right now.Simon shows up with a metal folding chair, and swings it at him only for Sanders to duck and hit him with a springboard punch. Sanders then grabs the chair and hits Simon in the back with it a few times, but Simon gets the upper hand on the outside. Simon then powerbombs Sanders onto the ring apron before grabbing a table from backstage. Two referees show up to tell him not to do this before Derrick King suddenly shows up, much to Simon's surprise. Derrick and Simon get in the ring, and Derrick hits Simon with the Superkick. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce desk. Derrick says it is good to be back, and he warns Sycho Simon that he is coming back not to wrestle, but to fight, and at SuperBout, he is going to kick Simon's teeth down his throat.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Big John Dalton sees a limousine pull up. AJ Francis returns next week.

Dustin Starr interviews Kerry Morton at the announce desk. Kerry says he is excited to be here after wrestling all over the world, and says that Tennessee always speaks to him. He says he came to Memphis Wrestling to see what it is all about, and describes it as "electric." He says he could go on and on about his father Ricky Morton's accolades and how he did it for the fans, then talks about how he represents the South, the NWA and Juggalo Championship Wrestling, he is proud to represent Memphis Wrestling. Kerry says he wants to see what Memphis has to offer and wants to know who is the very best and willing to step up and answer his challenge. Mike Anthony shows up, and Kerry Morton challenges him to a match for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Mike Anthony says Kerry asked for the best and got "The MVP," then accepts the challenge. Kerry Morton then kicks Mike Anthony in the groin and holds up the Internet Championship.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Kerry Morton after countering the running knee from the corner with a victory roll.

Starrs of Tomorrow 2 - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 14, 2024

It is announced that Jonathan Gresham was unable to make the trip to Memphis and that he will not be competing today. Shortly after this, Tim Bosby shows up, and Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. As Bosby wants to know why Gresham is not here, Mike Anthony suddenly shows up. Mike Anthony says he has an idea, as the last time they went face-to-face, Bosby did not see it coming due to holding an open challenge for the Internet Championship. Mike Anthony calls Bosby the greatest Internet Champion of all time before proclaiming that he plans to take the title even higher than Bosby did, and proposes a championship rematch that the fans never got. Bosby, still miffed that Gresham is not here, considers this a very suitable replacement, and accepts the challenge.

We see some backstage footage from today's show.

Big John Dalton last eliminates The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) to win the Shining Starrs Rumble.

Sevyn Cruz vs. James Curtis ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up and attacks James Curtis after Sevyn choes Curtis towards Roberts and leaves the ring to save his own hide. As Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with the contract. He gets in the ring, hits Roberts with a GunShow Lariat, puts a pen in Roberts' hand and forces a signature onto the contract. GunShow says he got the job done by hook or by crook and that he will see Roberts at Milestone 200.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Too Kool II congratulates Derrick on the retirement, and Derrick tells Too Kool II that their Hustle Hard Match with The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) is the most serious match they will have in their careers, but knows that they can get the job done.

We see the Starrs of Tomorrow training in the WrestleCenter as Matchmaker King Cobra says that stars are not born, but made.

The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) beat "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Bradley inadvertently hits Phil with a chain before getting choke slammed.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says it is Christmas time again and that while people say it is much better to give than to receive. He then tells everyone to lock the doors, because he is coming and not Santa Claus, and he will crush Christmas while crushing people's souls.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby after reversing the ankle lock with a roll-up. Bosby and Anthony shake hands after the match.