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.
Ray Jaz beats Joey Conway with a frontflip off the ring apron into a backslide pin.
Backstage, Samira interviews Karl Fredericks (formerly Eddy Thorpe in NXT). He wants to prove that he is worthy of a shop at the UWN World Championship, and while he and Lord Crewe have shared locker rooms, they have never shared a ring. He says that he will get the win and do what he came here to do.
We see a video package of 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) winning the UWN Tag Team Championships. 5150 will be coming to Gotham Wrestling next week.
The Explosion (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio) beats Manbun Jesus and Deuce Ex Machina.
Backstage, Ray Jaz celebrates getting the first win in Gotham Wrestling history when some guy tells him that what he did is nothing and that "we Greeks" invested wrestling before telling him he does not want to see or hear him.
We see "Touch Base w/ Keynote Kevin" in someone's Google app and the words "In two weeks."
Drew Gulak is interviewed. Gulak says that ten years after being a UWN tag team champion, it was only right to come back with Gotham Wrestling to find his footing, get back what he lost and build his career back. On the subject of potential opponents, he says there is good talent up and down the card when Leo Sparrow shows up for the next match as soon as Gulak mentions his name.
Leo Sparrow beats Jake Redondo. After the match, Leo Sparrow shoves spinach in Jake Redondo's mouth.
Alex Gracia vs. Big Mama to decide the inaugural UWN Women's Champion is replayed. Big Mama will be coming to Gotham Wrestling next week.
Karl Fredericks beats Lord Crewe. Before the match, Fredericks hands his medallion to a boy in the front row. Later on in the match, Lord Crewe mouths off at the boy. The show ends with Freericks hugging the boy.
We hear from Harley Cameron, "The Glamour" Mariah May, The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith), FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Adam Copeland at the start of the show.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith guest on commentary for the next match.
Adam Copeland beats "The Redwood" Big Bill by submission with a low blow followed by the Spear before going for one of Jon Moxley's submission holds after the referee runs away from a Big Bill choke slam attempt after Big Bill kicks out from a Spear as late as possible. After the match, "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan attack Copeland, then FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) rush in to make the save. Referees show up to restore order. Security also has to show up to stop all of the brawling.
We hear from "Hangman" Adam Page, who says he has worked hard in his career to protect his family from the kind of prying eyes and intrusions that even a small amount of fame can bring, but in one night, that work was undone and his family was nearly torn apart. He says that this nearly broke him, as he felt ashamed after allowing what happened to his family, and that after a while, he would have to make a decision: remain the husk of a man that he was, or do something about it. He says he found Swerve Strickland and made sure that he did not hold the AEW World Championship, and made sure that he did not come close to having a family like his before splattering his brains. He talks about how he always listened to "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels for advice only to realize he had listened for too long, and says that Daniels crossed a line when he attacked him. He then says he will see Daniels in a Texas Death Match and warns him that he would rather injure and maim and tear life apart than be the man that he was last year. Hangman says Daniels made his bed, and that he will lay Daniels in it forever.
PAC beats Komander by submission with the Brutalizer after getting his knees up to block a top rope 450 splash. During the match, PAC grabs Alex Abrahantes on the outside, but Komander puts a stop to that with a springboard moonsault. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up from out of the crowd to gang up on Komander. Suddenly, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up as Claudio punches Komander, and they fight Claudio and Wheeler, starting the next match.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after Claudio grabs at the referee while down, allowing Wheeler Yuta to hit a cheap shot on Turbo Floyd so that he and Claudio can hit Turbo with the Rocket Launcher for the win.
We see a video package for next week's Dynamite.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who says that everything Jon Moxley is right in front of him and that he took initiative like Moxley wanted, yet Moxley retreated when he got in the ring. He says that next Wednesday, there is nothing Moxley can do to him before he makes him his bitch.
"The Glamour" Mariah May beats Harley Cameron.
Backstage, we hear from "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He says that he always approached "Hangman" Adam Page as a friend, not as an official, and saw him go through the worst period of his life. He says that when he tried to help, Hangman responded with violence, and that it hurt when Hangman asked him what he has done in professional wrestling. He says he has won championship, main evented pay-per-views and wrestled all over the world while building two professional companies from the ground up. He says that he was AEW before AEW, and that he is tired of being disrespected. Daniels says that if Hangman wants a Texas Death Match, then he is willing to shed Hangman's blood while beating his ass.
Brody King beats Trevor Blackwell.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brody King and Julia Hart. Brody says that right now is a confusing time for himself and The House of Black (Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) when Adam Copeland shows up. Copeland says he and Brody have been a lot, but at the end of the day, he respects Brody, Julia and Buddy Matthews. He says that they have potential and that he wanted to be part of a group with Brody, then says it is time to take the reins and run.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia retains the TNT Championship against "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata with a jackknife pin.
We see a video package for the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match, narrated by Renee Paquette.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats Dax Harwood. During the match, Jericho tries to hit Dax with the Ring of Honor World Championship, but he gets suplexed. As that happens, Jericho punches referee Bryce Resmburg in the eye. Dax checks on the ref, but that allows Jericho to hit Dax wth the ROH World Championship. Dax kicks out, and Jericho then hits the Judas Effect to get the win. After the match, "The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith show up and attack Dax, but Adam Copeland and Cash Wheeler make the save. The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta) run into the ring to fight FTR (Dax and Cash) and Copeland, but The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up to fight The Death Riders. Copeland hits the Spear on Claudio, but Moxley shows up and takes out Copeland while Marina Shafir supplies two chairs for a Con-Chair-To. Powerhouse Hobbs shows up and fights his way to the ring and confront Moxley, and gies Claudio a spinebuster. Moxley hits Hobbs in the back with a chair, but it has no effect and Hobbs smacks the chair out of Moxley's hand. Moxley flees and puts Marina in his way, and when Wheeler tries to get the jump on Hobbs, Hobbs catches him and puts him through the announce table.
The show starts with AJ Francis stepping out of a limousine.
#24 "The GunShow" Brett Michaels wins the 2024 Grind City Rumble after last eliminating #29 "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, even after "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up to hold GunShow down only to be inadvertently roundhouse kicked in the head by Washington. After the match, a livid Aaron Roberts tries to get in the ring, and he has to be held back while referees have to keep The GunShow away from Roberts and restore general order.
Also during the match:
#5 Ray Ray Sanders is attacked from behind by Sycho Simon with Derrick King's retirement plaque. Sycho Simon is soon forced out by security, while Ray Ray Sanders receives medical assistance.
Van Vicious, who has not been seen in months, shows up unannounced between #10 and #11. He almost immediately attacks and eliminates #10 Ray Collins, then sends The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Secret Service) into a retreat.
AJ Francis enters at #23 and eliminates #18 K-Toomer with the help of everyone else. He also eliminates #21 The Shocker. He is eliminated by #25 Big John Dalton following the distraction by #27 Joe Hendry, but later returns to eliminate Hendry as well as Big John Dalton.
Buff Bagwell guests on commentary when Big John Dalton enters at #25.
Joe Hendry enters at #27 and eliminates #22 Colton Cage and #28 Marko Harris. He also provides the distraction to allow #25 Big John Dalton to eliminate #23 AJ Francis, who later returns to eliminate Hendry as well as Big John Dalton.
EPW Champion Marko Harris enters at #28, but is eliminated by #27 Joe Hendry.
Near the end of the match, two individuals who are supposed to be in the match are revealed to have been attacked backstage. It is later revealed to be "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins, who enter at #29 and #30, respectively. Washington eliminates #26 Tim Bosby, but he and Denzel are eliminated by eventual winner #24 "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.
Note: This match is a special preview episode for Hard To Kill 2024 with some past matches in the event's history as well as other recent matches.
Knockouts Ultimate X Match, Hard To Kill 2022
Bryan Myers and Eddie Edwards vs. ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships and the aftermath, Final Resolution 2023
Trent Seven and "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz); Final Resolution 2023
We hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), who announce their TNA debut and their intention to win tag team gold at Hard To Kill in the Fatal Four-Way for the tag team titles. Zack Gibson says TNA's success will be traced back to them winning that match. When somebody bumps into Drake, Drake turns around and beats the guy up as Gibson says TNA deserves more to take it into the future and that they are the only team that wrestling historians talk again.
Crazzy Steve vs. Tommy Dreamer for the IMPACT Digital Media Championship; IMPACT Wrestling, November 9, 2023
"Speedball" Mike Bailey vs KUSHIDA; IMPACT Wrestling, August 10, 2023
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. JONAH; Hard to Kill 2022
Queen of the Mountain Match; Slammiversary 2022
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Christian Cage for the IMPACT World Championship and the aftermath; Bound For Glory 2021
Alex Shelley vs. Steve Maclin for the IMPACT World Championship; Against All Odds 2023
Backstage, Ton Hannifan interviews Moose and Alex Shelley before their match at Hard To Kill. Shelley says he feels confident walking into his championship match, and Moose says he is coming in as himself and leaving as TNA World Champion. From here, Hannifan takes questions from the wrestling media. Shelley says that TNA World Championship does not put any pressure on him to perform, as he has felt pressure the whole time against past opponents and that Hard to Kill will be no different. Moose says that all he has to do to beat Shelley is show up and show him what he is capable of. Moose says he has been with the company for seven years, and that there have been major changes for the better in that time. He says that Alex Shelley may have led the company into the new TNA era, but he will take the keys from him. Shelley says that he was one of the people to start the company while Moose was not, and that TNA needs him to carry it forward. He says he should have been at the top of the mountain a long time ago, but he is there now and he cannot lose at Hard to Kill. Shelley says that Hard to Kill is a new chapter in TNA and a chance to declare dominance, and that he has to prove he is the wrestling god and that he plans to take the championship around the world like he did last year. Moose says that despite not liking a lot of people in TNA, he has to give credit where credit is due and his confidence is through the roof, and he feels sorry for Shelley. Moose also says that he brought back the TNA World Heavyweight Championship because the company needed someone to step up when they had no champion, then says he will take the keys from Shelley and lead the company to the future. This leads to a staredown between Moose and Shelley. Moose says that he wants the keys to the company, but Shelley calls the world title the keys to his kingdom while he states he is the reason why TNA is back.
Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese calls Charlotte, North Carolina the place people want to go to if they want to be the largest they can be due to all the cookouts, Cheerwine and Bojangles, then says that the way people cheer disgusts him. He says he would normally help everyone, but with the way he has been treated lately, he will whip his opponent's ass all over "this fat disgusting city."
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Marcus Kross.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against Angelico.
Backstage, Lexy Nair is in the basement of the arena, where she somehow gets an interview with Dalton Castle, who is in a bin. Dalton Castle says that he has been toyed with and that he has not slept since Final Battle, and all he wants to do is smash Johnny TV's face. He says he has went to the board of directors for a match with Johnny TV and got it, then asks Lexy Nair to ask Johnny TV if he will fight him as Johnny TV likes Lexy Nair more and he needs this match. He then hands Lexy a warm piece of cheese from inside his jumpsuit.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Dawsons (Dave and Zane Dawson). The referee keeps The Righteous from performing a post-match attack.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Lee Moriarty says two out of three falls means they get paid three times. Shane says a good general leads his soldiers into battle, but every time The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) faces them, they put one of them to sleep. Tonight, they will beat The Infantry one more time and prove who Ring of Honor's baddest soldiers really are.
The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
Cole Karter beats Serpentico with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Griff Garrison show up and Garrison grabs Serpentico from the outside. After the match, Garrison immediately attacks Serpentico, then he and Karter immediately retreat after Angelico shows up with ameetal folding chair.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie, and Lexy Nair mentions Dalton Castle wanting to go one-on-one with Johnny TV. Johnny says Dalton is not "TV ready," and Taya Valkyrie agrees. They then both agree that Taya Valkyrie is "TV ready" and ready for the ROH Women's Television Championship.
Queen Aminata beats Lady Frost, Trish Adora and Diamante in a Four Corners Survival Match.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods quickly beats LaBron Kozone.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Trish Adora. Carlie Bravo says that Shane Taylor did not exactly pin them as there were seven other people in the match, and that they will take Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) to boot camp. Shawn Dean says that in 2024, the tag team division will be living in fear because The Infantry is here.
Taya Valkyrie beats Robyn Renegade.
Backstage, Billie Starkz tells Lexy Nair that Athena is gone this week to train in Houston, Texas, and the two of them think of what they can do with Athena not around. Billie mentions they still have important things to do, such as getting the ROH Women's Television Championship, as it is her title and her tournament, and if anyone has a problem, she has a boot with her name on it.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering beat Brittany Jade and Emily Hale. After the match, Abadon shows up and stares down Leyla and Rachael from the stage.
"All Heart" Blake Christian beats Slim J, Gravity and Jack Cartwheel in a Four Corners Survival Match with a Texas Cloverleaf to Slim J.
We hear from Athena in Houston, Texas at her training academy at Metroplex Wrestling. She says she has wrestling on multiple injuries and that she deserves a vacation after putting on banger after banger for the fans, and as she says she will continue to build the wrestling community because that is what the people deserve, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose shows up and lays out Athena and other nearby trainees before choke slamming Athena through a door.
"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo)
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor Promotions get the first fall after Shane Taylor punches Carlie Bravo in the jaw. The Infantry scores the second fall following some double-team offense on Lee Moriarty. Shane Taylor Promotions scores the third and deciding fall after Lee Moriarty hits Shawn Dean with a DDT after Shane Taylor plants Dean with a Uranage out of the corner.
Bron Breakker heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Breakker thanks Tommaso Ciampa, calling him an unbelievable athlete, a great performer and an outstanding human being. He also says that Ciampa congratulated him and told him it was his time before paying respect to his father Rick Steiner, who was in the crowd. He says he has big shoes to fill, but he is ready for this because there are no days off and he is ready to perform for the fans like everyone else. Bron Breakker says that if anyone wants to challenge him, he is already ready while they are getting ready. He then says he will prove why he earned the championship each and every week. Before he can leave, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up for the next match.
Santos Escobar beats Xyon Quinn and leaves with Elektra Lopez after Elektra Lopez kicks Quinn in the groin.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says there are sixteen different ways to use a crowbar and that he will only need three tonight. He says that tonight, Pete Dunne is finished, and he will learn that "Tony D" is in charge.
Cameron Grimes is in action next!
We hear from Mandy Rose as she celebrates with a bikini photoshoot. She says that she arrived last week and left with her title and that she was untouchable, then says people tune in every week because NXT is all about her. She tells everyone to keep watching and staring, because she knows they will.
Cameron Grimes beats Damon Kemp. During the match, Malcolm Bivens watches from the ramp.
We hear from Joe Gacy and Harland. Gacy says they express there sincerest gratitude for letting them earn their way into the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Championship, and says they will not squander this opportunity. He plans to use this platform to show that no matter who one is, anyone can win the Dusty Cup, and says that when Malik Blade and Edris Enofe step into the ring with them, they are in a safe space, and while they may be rivals in the ring, they are not rivals in life.
It is announced that Von Wagner has been fined and suspended for his actions from last week.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Joe Gacy and Harland by disqualification to qualify for the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic when Harland does not get Malik Blade out of the corner before the five count. After the match, Harland nearly turns on the referee, but Joe Gacy calms him down.
We see a vignette for Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel).
Tony D'Angelo beats Pete Dunne in a Crowbar on a Pole Match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says that the main event is where he deserves to be and that he will stay there when he wins tonight. He talks about his last week, then says he plans on creating his own moments starting with beating "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
We see Mandy Rose in another bikini photoshoot photoshoot. She says that Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin) is three sexy, successful, self-confident women who have the gold to prove it. Dolin and Jayne say that men want them and women want to be them, and that nobody can touch them. Mandy Rose says to follow the crowd, as Toxic Attraction is the center of attention in NXT.
Indi Hartwell, Persia Pirotta and Wendy Choo beat Amari Miller, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in a six-person tag team match. (Wendy Choo is originally former independent wrestler Karen Q, who has previously wrestled in NXT as Mei Ying of Tian Sha along with Xia Li and Boa.)
Backstage, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) see the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy. Nash Carter says the comeback is greater than the setback and Wes Lee says history will repeat itself this year when Dakota Kai shows up and is reminded of winning the Dusty Cup. She says that nothing defines friendship more than success, but Nash Carter and Wes Lee tell her "not to bring that evil upon [them]."
Backstage, Kay Lee Ray shows up at the end of a Mandy Rose photoshoot. Kay Lee Ray says that Mandy Rose can show up for photoshoots, but not title defenses, then trashes the photoshoot set-up, including the camera, with a baseball bat.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa says he does not care which version of Boa he gets, because he is ready for a fight.
Solo Sikoa vs. Boa ends in a double count-out and a brawl that heads backstage.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He says that he loves NXT for the passion the Superstars have, and says it is infectious to everyone except Grayson Waller. He says Waller has nervous confidence and that he will have to step up to the plate. He says that "the Grayson Waller effect" ends tonight and that 2022 is the year that he main events WrestleMania, but everything starts tonight by beating Grayson Waller.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up to the arena, and Carmelo hands his car keys to the security guard at the door.
Backstage, Boa and Solo Sikoa continue to brawl as referees tell them to stop. As Solo Sikoa gets the upper hand, he is suddenly blinded by a fireball as he looks over a road crate, and it becomes apparent that Boa has transformed into his dark side.
It is announced that Von Wagner's suspension has been lifted and his fine paid.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says he is happy for Carmelo, because when Carmelo has gold, they have gold, and that they go together like peanut butter and jelly or Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Carmelo says that he had one of the toughest matches of his career with one of his toughest opponents in Roderick Strong last week, then has a moment of silence for Roderick Strong's Cruiserweight Championship reign. Carmelo then says he has more accomplishments than months in NXT, then says that when he takes a shot, he does not miss, and that he is "the walking cheat code" and the most scintillating champion in NXT. He then says that when the North American Championship is around his waist, it is the championship in NXT.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams find out that Cameron Grimes has the keys to Carmelo's car. When they meet Grimes, Grimes makes it clear he wants the North American title.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Grayson Waller. After the match, AJ Styles tells Grayson Waller that he is good, but he is not phenomenal. He then says it is not over yet, as he introduces him to one of his friends: LA Knight. Knight chases Grayson into the ring and proceeds to beat him up in and out of the ring, and throws him over the announce table before clotheslining him out of the ring. Styles then pulls Knight aside and shakes his hand.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Matt Hardy. He says it is a great night to be him, because they are in Charlotte, North Carolina, and when he got a call about tonight's main event and a potential World Championship shot if his team wins tonight. He says that Marq Quen has had travel issues, and that Serpentico will take his place and do anything, including risking life and limb, to win a match, and for that, he is an honorary member of the Hardy Family Office tonight. He says that his team will win tonight and that he will realize his destiny tomorrow night.
Red Velvet beats Shalonce Royal.
Before the next match, Austin Gunn says that he and Colten Gunn will leave if they hear any "Ass Boys" chants when they slide into the ring. The crowd responds by chanting "Ass Boys." Austin and Colten leave.
Billy Gunn beats Marcus Kross, T.I.M. and Patrick Scott in a 3-on-1 handicap match.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Daniel Garcia. Garcia says Sammy Guevara will see the result of someone who only focuses on professional wrestling instead of being an influencer, and that he will take Fuego del Sol down to the mat, twist his body into the most uncomfortable ways he can imagine and make him tap out just like he will to Sammy Guevara for the TNT Championship.
Anna Jay and Tay Conti beat Charlette and Robyn Renegade with simultaneous submissions.
JD Drake shows up with two masked luchadors clad in black before the next match.
Orange Cassidy beats JD Drake after finally hitting him with a scoop slam. During the match, Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta show up and attack JD Drake's luchador henchmen when they interfere one time too many.
Dante Martin beats Aaron Solo.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling says tonight's match will not be for the TBS Championship, which will not be defended until Dynamite or Rampage. After Jade reminds them that they earned a lot of money to be here, Sterling says that they are thrilled to be here because they are giving Skye Blue a unique opportunity to beat Jade and challenge her for the TBS Championship, but if she loses, she cannot challenge for the championship against as long as Jade is champion. Jade says that after she beats that ass, she will need some real competition.
Eddie Kingston beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela.
Thunder Rosa beats Kasey Fox with the Peruvian Necktie.
Backstage, we hear from QT Marshall and Nick Comoroto. Marshall congratulates Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) on winning the AEW World Tag Team Championshiups, then says that celebration will be cut short when he and Comoroto beat them in an tag team eliminator match tonight to earn a chance to become tag team champions.
Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats Alexander Moss with the Torture Rack.
Daniel Garcia beats Fuego del Sol with a Sharpshooter. Sammy Guevara has to run into the ring when Garcia wrenches further back on the hold.
Jade Cargill beats Skye Blue in a TBS Championship Eliminator Match.
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beat The Factory (QT Marshall and Nick Comoroto) in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match.
"Hangman" Adam Page and The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy) and Serpentico in a six-man tag match.
Triple H shows up to start tonight's show. Before he can say much of anything however, so does Randy Orton. Orton jokes that "the office finally decided to show up because [Drew] McIntyre couldn't," then figures that Triple H is here to make an official ruling. Triple H admits that Orton has been impressive as of late while addressing Orton setting Alexa Bliss on fire. Triple H admits he was never prouder of Orton than in that moment, knowing what awaited Orton on the other side of that lit match, but says there are a few things Orton has done that he does not understand, like threatening, humiliating or attacking legends. He says that some of Orton's recent action solidify him not as a legend, but as a "no-good prick," but Orton says Triple H can say what he wants for he is a legend in his own much like Triple H was. Orton then asks Triple H is he still has it in him and if the Triple H of old is still in there, and asks Triple H take him on in an old-fashioned fight tonight. Triple H declines, saying there is no benefit to him. As Triple H leaves, Orton says that Triple H has declined because he cannot "retrieve [his] balls from [Stephanie McMahon]'s purse." Triple H walks back up to Orton and punches him, and Orton laughs after rolling out of the ring. Orton takes this as a "yes."
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says she doesn't understand why people ask her about her dad "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair before saying she will teach a "classless" Lacey Evans a lesson.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lacey Evans, who says Charlotte Flair needs to calm down and that she did not flirt with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. She says that while Ric may be Charlotte's father, he is a charming, handsome and powerful man's man, and dedicates the match to Ric.
We hear from Drew McIntyre, who announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He says that while he is fortunate enough not to have symptoms, this could happen to anybody, and asks everyone to wear a mask and socially distance.
Lacey Evans beats Charlotte Flair after "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair - who shows up to get a closer look at the match - grabs Charlotte's foot from the outside as Charlotte goes for a suplex and keeps hold of it to allow Lacey to get the win after initially putting Lacey's foot on the bottom rope following a Natural Selection from Charlotte.
Backstage, Lacey Evans leaves the arena with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Keith Lee, who is interrupted by Sheamus, who tells Lee that he has earned his respect after last week. Suddenly, The Miz and John Morrison show up. The Miz states that he and John Morrison have resolved to right the wrongs of 2020, and challenge Sheamus and Keith Lee to a match. The Miz predicts that Sheamus will turn on Keith Lee again, then he and Morrison leave.
Before the next match, Elias tells Jeff Hardy that he injured himself while recording, and that Jeff will face Jaxson Ryker. Ryker says he will do whatever it takes to prove his allegiance to Elias and the universal truth, even if it means going through him. After calling Elias' music an inspiration, Ryker then proclaims that he is inspired to destroy. Elias then guests on commentary for the match.
Jaxson Ryker beats Jeff Hardy with a schoolkid pin after grabbing the pants following the distraction from Elias. After the match, Jeff Hardy dares Elias to get in the ring so that Ryker isn't better than him. Elias steps up after telling Ryker not to get involved.
Jeff Hardy beats Elias.
Sheamus and Keith Lee beat The Miz and John Morrison after Sheamus tags himself in to hit The Miz with a Brogue Kick. Keith Lee has a laugh about it after the match. During the match, the top turnbuckle is knocked loose after Keith Lee rams into John Morrison into the corner, but it is replaced during the commercial break.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Triple H, who says that he is here in a business capacity, but since Randy Orton cannot get it into his head what legends should mean and how they have paved the way and wants to call him out, he will accept Orton's challenge.
After the commercial break, Sheamus and Keith Lee are at each other's throats again, which leads to a one-on-one match.
Keith Lee beats Sheamus despite Sheamus targeting Lee's left arm during the match. After the match, Sheamus rejects Keith Lee's fist bump attempt and hugs him in a show of respect.
We hear from Drew McIntyre, who tells Goldberg that he let him and his legacy down by putting words in his mouth and that he only challenged him because the WWE Championship eluded him in his career. McIntyre says he did not want to accept his challenge, but that changed after Goldberg put his hands on him, and at Royal Rumble, Goldberg is next.
Backstage, Matt Riddle is excited for his match, comparing it to bringing his favorite pizza home. We then see he is talking with The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado), who hope Riddle will win in his match with Lashley.
T-Bar beats Xavier Woods following the distraction from Retribution.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Randy Orton, who says that he and Triple H go way back and that Triple H knows him better than anyone else but fails to realize that he has a newfound hatred for himself that he has embraced and can direct towards someone else like Triple H.
Bobby Lashley retains the WWE United States Championship against Matt Riddle with the Hurt Lock. After the match, Matt Riddle addresses MVP, saying that while he may not have beaten Bobby Lashley tonight, he can still beat him. MVP takes off his suit jacket and approaches the ring before the commercial break.
Matt Riddle beats MVP by disqualification after Lashley getsi in the ring and attacks Riddle. After the match, MVP and Lashley lay Riddle, and when Riddle tries to get up, MVP punts Riddle in the gut.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles talks with Adam Pearce about the Universal Championship pictures when Drew Gulak declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match. Pearce tells Gulak he has to earn his way in, and after Gulak reminds Styles that he had his WWE title shot and blew it, Pearce gives Gulak a chance to enter the Rumble if he can beat Styles. After Pearce leaves, Gulak also leaves when he sees Omos.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Drew Gulak. (Had Gulak won, he would have entered the men's Royal Rumble match.)
We see a video package chronicling Goldberg's career.
Backstage, Keith Lee talks with Triple H, saying he doesn't mind being there for him and having a third match, but Triple H says he had made his mess with Randy Orton and that he has to clean it up.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke with a Kirifuda Clutch to Mandy Rose, much to the surprise of Nia Jax.
Triple H vs. Randy Orton ends with the arena lights going on, Triple H's sledgehammer catching fire and Alexa Bliss suddenly showing up in the ring when purple lights flood the arena and throwing a fireball into Randy Orton's face.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Jonathan Gresham vs. Alex Shelley at Glory By Honor
Rey Horus vs. "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon at Final Battle Fallout
Backstage, "Number One" Brian Johnson wants none of "The Darewolf" PJ Black's mentoring, but Black asks Johnson if he wants to be on television or not.
Eli Isom beats Crowbar in a television-exclusive match despite interference from people in Crowbar's corner.
Maria Manic vs. Angelina Love at Final Battle Fallout
Backstage, Bully Ray says he attacked Maria Manic because she tried to put Angelina Love through a table in the 2300 Arena, which makes her fair game in his book for doing what he did for a career in his house, which he calls disrespectful. He says that that people had better apologize to him for even dreaming about tables in his house.
In the ring, Cheeseburger says that 2020 will be bigger and better for Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger, Eli Isom, Ryan Nova). He then issues an open challenge to anybody who wants to face him and Ryan Nova, which is immediately answered by The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun).
The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun) beat Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger and Ryan Nova) in a television-exclusive match.
We see the card for Honor Reigns Supreme.
Jonathan Gresham vs. Alex Shelley at Final Battle Fallout
Zachary Wentz guests on commentary for the next match.
Muerto Inferno and Tristen the Warrior beat Aaron Sykes and Helio Garcia.
Dezmond Xavier guests on commentary for the next match.
Richie Garcia beasts David Kidd with an inside cradle while grabbing the tights.
Trey Miguel guests on commentary for the next match.
"Adorable" Anthony Andrews beats Luigi Primo to become the River City Wrestling International Champion after Paige (not the WWE wrestler) distracts the referee.
Joey Ryan guests on commentary for the next match.
The Tommy Becker beats Jaxon Stone.
Jake Crist guests on commentary for the next match.
Low Rider beats Juventus Aerea with a knee bar.
D'Lo Brown guests on commentary for the next match.
Rodney Mack beats Branden Vice after putting his feet on the ropes for leverage.
Josh Mathews interviews Ethan Page in the ring before both of them head to commentary for the next match with Page guesting..
Dragon Lee retains the ROH World Television Championship against Andrew Everett.
Before the next match, Bully Ray shows up and gives Caprice Coleman a hard time, then gets in the ring and shoves ring announcer Bobby Cruise to the mat after he takes the microphone. Bully Ray then tells any fans who have a problem with him to get in the ring and do something about it. He then says that all week long on social media, the dirt sheets and the ROH website, all he reads about is how Maria Manic is going to show up and call him out. He says that he will be the one calling Maria Manic out, and says that if Maria is backstage, he is in the ring, and if she wants to say something to his face, she can come to the ring and do it. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Maria Manic is seen in the crowd. Bully Ray finds it funny that the fans are chanting for her to kick his ass when she does not have the guts to come to the arena floor and face him. Maria makes her way down the arena stairs to the arena floor, then Bully Ray bets that Maria Manic does not have the guts to get on the apron. Maria gets on the apron, then Bully Ray wants to know if Maria is as tough as everyone thinks she is, knowing full well she will be in trouble if she gets in the ring. Maria gets in the ring and attacks Bully Ray, then ring announcer Bobby Cruise gives Maria a chair to hit Bully Ray in the back with multiple times. Maria then grabs a table from underneath the ring, but when she tries to set it up, Bully Ray goes on the attack. Bully Ray then sets the table up, but when he turns around, Maria goes for a powerbomb through the table only to be attacked by The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon). Angelina Love hits Maria Manic with a high heel, and at Bully Ray's behest, they help Bully Ray splash Maria through the table. Bully Ray then calls Caprice Coleman and Bobby Cruise "cowards" before leaving as referees and officials check on Maria Manic.
The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) beat Sumie Sakai and Nicole Savoy after Savoy inadvertently kicks Sumie in the head with a kick meant for Mandy Leon. After the match, Sumie Sakai turns on Nicole Savoy and hits her with Smash Mouth.
Dak Draper beats Jason Cade.
Jonathan Gresham beats Josh "The Goods" Woods by count-out. During the match, Jay Lethal and "The Last Real Man" Silas Young are ejected from the match for getting their own men in the ring from ringside at the same time, and Lethal hits Woods in the back of his left knee with one of the tage team titles as the referee is not looking. After this, Gresham locks in another Figure Four Leg Lock on Woods at ringside to win by count-out.
Slex is coming to ROH on February 9th!
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) guest on commentary for the next match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) and the team of Jeff Cobb and Dan Maff in a three-way tag team match.
Shane Taylor shows up. He says that he loves when things come circle, as three yeas ago, he and a friend of his put The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) through a table, and he started his ROH career. Fast forward, and now the world is listening to what he has to say. Unlike everyone else, however, he doesn't feel like handling things on social media or having the same conversation with three different people, and calls ROH COO Joe Coff to the ring. Taylor thanks Koff for taking a chance on him when nobody else wanted to, and he has stood in a ROH ring for three years and became the baddest ROH World Television Champion the company has seen as a result. He then proposes a counter-offer to Joe Koff, stating that he is best competitor in the last year and a half and the best homegrown athlete in the last decade. Taylor asks for a guaranteed six-man title opportunity for The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun) and a partner of his choosing, guaranteed matches on every event that ROH has, and the highest-paying contract in ROH history. He then gives Koff until tomorrow for his answer.
Before the next match, "The Villain" Marty Scurll announces that "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon will replace PCO for one night only and that the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships will be on the line.
Flamita, Bandido and Rey Horus beat Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) to win the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships!
PCO retains the ROH World Championship against Rush by disqualification. During the match, referee Todd Sinclair is inadvertently hit by a PCO-sault, and La Faccion Ingobernables (Kenny King and Dragon Lee) attack PCO and attempt to put him through a table. The rest of Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) run in to make the save for PCO, Referee Joe Mandak replaces Sinclair,, but he is soon laid out by Rush. This leads to Sinclair, who has now come to, calling for the bell to end the match. Gordon superkicks Rush, then he is attacked by a policeman who jump sthe guardrail, who is revealed to be Nick Aldis. Aldis rnuns away, then La Faccion Ingobernables attacks Villain Enterprises and put PCO through a table. Rush says this is only the beginning of La Faccion Ingobernables.
Before the next match, Ty Matthews announces that his match with Dan Joseph will not be happening tonight, as he saw the look in Joseph's eyes when he pinned him the last time they met and saw the look of a defeated man. He then says that Dan Joseph will raise his hand in allegiance to Hyperoptimism, as it has been all part of his master plan. Dan Joseph shows up and says he stands in front of Matthews like a man, and tells Matthews he is just a "crazed, dysfunctional motivational speaker." Matthews sics Dicky Mayer on Joseph, but Joseph fends them both off. However, this leads to Matthews and Dicky Mayer getting the upper hand, and despite Matthews hurting one of his hands, Joseph still goes ahead with the match.
Dan Joseph beats Ty Matthews after Matthews inadvertently Gores Dicky Mayer off the ring apron.
Dustin and Maria Starr interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes. Cody and Brandi talk about All Elite Wrestling making its way to Memphis, Tennessee, the acknowledgement of Memphis wrestling legends on AEW Dynamite, their relationship both in and out of the ring, CWFH stars on AEW, and what is next for AEW.
The Question Mark beats Gentleman Jervis.
Royce Isaacs retains the UWN Television Championship against Adrian Quest after the distraction from the ring apron by Jamie Iovine, allowing Isaacs to hit the Hush Money for the win. After the match, "Uptown" Andy Brown shows up and sits down in front of Adrian Quest, who just heads to the back.
Johnny Impact shows up to start tonight's show. Johnny says the World title is important, but right now, nothing is more important to him than his wife, Taya Valkyrie. He says the end of Homecoming should have been a celebration, but Taya has been in the hospital since Killer Kross attacked her. He says that Kross has angered him with his backstage acts and cryptic actions, but after what he did to Taya, all he can think about is what he wants to do to him when he gets his hands on him. All of a sudden, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. Cage says he had Johnny beat for a count of ten, and that his friends on Survivor as well as "an idiot referee" saved him. He says he is the rightful champion and that everyone knows it. He then demands his World title rematch right here and now, but Johnny says now is not the time or place. Cage says he doesn't care, since Johnny doesn't care about him; all he cares about is the championship. As Johnny is about to give him that rematch, Killer Kross shows up. He calls Johnny Impact "the great impostor," and says that Cage had him beat at Homecoming, yet Johnny is still a champion. He says that Johnny has shown his true colors and proven he has only cared about his image, and as soon as Taya returns to Impact, he will put her right back in the hospital. Johnny tries to go after Kross, but Cage stops him. Cage gets superkicked, then Johnny hits a tope con hiro. When Johnny gets Kross in the ring, Cage his Johnny with a clothesline. Afterwards, Kross and Cage stare down before Kross hits Cage with a clothesline. Cage gets back up, and Kross decides to get out of the ring. Cage then lifts the Impact World Championship up in the air before hainding it back to Johnny Impact before leaving the ring.
In footage from during the break, "The Machine" Brian Cage confronts Johnny Impact, who tells Cage he will get the next World title shot as soon as he deals with Killer Kross tonight. Cage tells Johnny not to screw with him.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz). Both teams show respect after the match.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is the very first Ultimate X Match.
We see a video package of the events leading up to tonight's match between Johnny Impact and Killer Kross.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Killer Kross, who says that Johnny Mundo has made it clear he wants to hurt him in a no-disqualification match, then asks if he really knows how. He says dealing pain and hurting somebody are two different things, and asks how Johnny thinks he has the chance to do it. Tonight, he plans to rip Johnny out of his own skin, and tells him "it's over."
Josh Mathews interviews Rich Swann in the ring. As the crowd chants "You deserve it!", Swann says Homecoming marked one of the biggest moments of his career, for there was a vision of a division in The Asylum and it was the X Division. After name-dropping notable X Division alumni and mentioning they changed the company and the industry, he says that he stepped into the ring with three of today's best X Division wrestlers in Ultimate X and came out on top. He says it's not about weight limits, it's about no limits, and he is "the No Limit Soldier of the X Division" and he is ready to take on all comers. Suddenly, Sami Callihan shows up, and Josh Mathews leaves as Sami threatens to beat him up and tells Don Callis to stop talking back to him. Sami says there have been rumors about what is going on between him and Rich Swann, and says that he and Swann have a long history that the fans don't deserve to learn at this point. Sami then tells Swann that family is everything, and tells him to do what is best for him and accept his offer. He produces a shirt with the oVe logo on it from the merchandise table and tells Swann to put it on before tossing it at his face. As Sami tells Swann to "come on home to Ohio," Willie Mack shows up and brawls with Sami Callihan. Swann pulls Sami off Willie Mack and confronts him, and after Sami shoves Swann, Mack attacks Sami again. Swann pulls Willie Mack off Sami, and referees have to keep both parties separated.
Willie Mack beats Sami Callihan after sitting down on a Sunset Flip from Callihan.
The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) share some liquor and cigars to celebrate their win at Homecoming, and Santana and Ortiz tells Konnan "I told you so." Konnan admits he was wrong, and says they should be happy about how well their match went down.
Backstage, oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) are met by The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz), who proceed to make fun of them as oVe argue with one another.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up. She says she has a few things she has to get off her chest, and announces that next week, the winner of her talent search will be revealed. "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up. She says she has a few things she has to get off her chest, and announces that next week, the winner of her talent search will be revealed. Scarlett counts down from five and is about to take off her black robe when The Desi Hit Squad shows up. Gama Singh tells Scarlett to stop and take a seat on the steel chair Rohit Raju has provided, but Scarlett knocks it off before Gama tells her not to belittle herself and to save it for the winner of the talent show, which he says will be The Desi Hit Squad, for a private show. Gama says the American people have no scruples, and as he tries to tell her to stay modest, Scott Steiner shows up for the first time in a while. Steiner says he showed up to see Impact debut on the Pursuit Network, a channel known for hunting and fishing in exotic location. He also says he wanted to see Scarlett's strip show and that The Desi Hit Squad ruined it for him. Gama Singh seems to have a heart attack, then Rohit Raju and Raj Singh try to ambush Scott Steiner. This fails, and Steiner successfully fends them off before putting both men in the Steiner Recliner. Scarlett says she loves a little violence, but she wants to put on a show for the fans, and if Scott Steiner wanted a front row seat, all he had to do was ask. Scarlett takes off her robe to reveal her lingerie, then kisses Scott Steiner and heads up the ramp.
We hear from Gail Kim in footage from last Sunday, who says that the right woman became Knockouts Champion at Homecoming and that Tessa Blanchard should have not put her hands on her, as she is no ordinary referee.
Tessa Blanchard beats Cali Collins with Eat Defeat in an attempt to send a message to Gail Kim.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eddie Edwards, who says that he ended his feud with Moose, who pushed him to the edge at Homecoming, and that he is ready to move on. Suddenly, Eli Drake shows up. Eli says that he and Eddie have gone through changes in Impact, but he wonders if, after guys like Tommy Dreamer and Abyss have dropped their hardcore flags, Eddie wants to be the one to pick the hardcore flag up.
Su Yung and Allie talk. Allie says that Rosemary is back and looking for Allie, but Allie is gone after she sold her soul to Father James Mitchell. Suddenly, a message appears on the nearby casket that reads "One More Chance...Rejoin The Shadow... -R".
Next week: Rich Swann vs. Trey Miguel! oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz)! Eddie Edwards in action!
Killer Kross beats Johnny Impact in a no-disqualification match with a Kross Jacket after Moose shows up and shoves Johnny Impact off the top rope and onto a table set up at ringside.
Lashley and Dan Lambert show up to start tonight's show. Lambert asks the crowd if he can ask a simple question, which leads to the crowd yelling "No!" He asks if they are getting a little sick and tired of them coming out week after week and gloating about how they are punkking professional wrestling. He says it is not getting old for him at all and that he is having the time of his life. He gives credit where credit is due, and says Impact is far more resilient than he thought, and that they remind him of the cockroaches in his house: no matter how many times he calls the exterminator, they won't go away. He asks the Ottawa, Canada crowd if they have roaches, and says even roaches have standards when it comes to where they are willing to live. He is here for two reasons: to have a moment of silence in honor of the dearly departed "The Cowboy" James Storm, who built Impact and had been here since day one, and became the face of the company. He then says that Storm is now unemployed. Since the crowd is so concerned about him, they should start a collection on their way out and get him a little beer money. He is also here to introduce the newest member of American Top Team, whom he was initially skeptical of and underestimated until he proved he could do the impossible and put down James Storm: KM. KM shows up and says that he has done a hell of a job proving himself to American Top Team, and that he has taken out every single person in front of him. He also helped Lambert retire James Storm and single-handedly took down Moose. Right after he brags about taking down Moose, Moose shows up and brawls with KM. Lashley gets on top of Moose and punches him repeatedly, then he and KM take the boots to Moose until Eddie Edwards shows up and fights them both off. Moose then hits Lashley and KM with a double clothesline, then he and Eddie confront Lambert. Lashley helps Lambert out of the ring.
Ethan Carter III shows up. He still stands as the grandest champion that Impact Wrestling has, and nobody is better than him, especially not Matt Sydal, whom he says choked every time he fought for a championship. He says Sydal is not better than him because he lacks a certain intangible and a killer instinct, then says he is so good at choking that he might as well be playing forward for the Ottawa Senators. He then asks the crowd if they want to see him get beaten up, then he asks for a referee to come to the ring, and one shows up. He then issues an open challenge, which is answered by Petey Williams.
Ethan Carter III beat Petey Williams by disqualification after Matt Sydal climbs out from the crowd and attacks EC3 from behind.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Allie, who says that is Laurel Van Ness thinks she is small and weak, then things are changing. If Laurel wants to play, they'll play.
We see footage of Eli Drake and Chris Adonis entering the building. We then see Alberto El Patron trashing a backstage area.
Matt Sydal says that Ethan Carter III called him out, and he arrived. He showed EC3 that he cannot call him out without repercussions, and challenges him for the Impact Grand Championship in a 60-minute match with no rounds and no judges. He says that if EC3 thinks he does not have a certain intangible, he is mistaken, as he is the man the people keep the cameras and the spotlight on right now as well as a catalyst for change. He tells EC3 to prove he is the wrestler he claims to be by accepting the challenge.
The Global Wrestling Network Match of the Week is "The Cowboy" James Storm beating Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Laurel Van Ness beats KC Spinelli. After the match, Allie rushes into the ring and fights Van Ness. Van Ness rolls out of the ring and runs away.
Eli Drake and Chris Adonis show up for Eli Drake's championship address. Adonis tells everyone to sit down, shut their mouths and show respect for him and Eli Drake. He asks how the people can stand living in Ottawa, Canada when it is cold year round, and calls them all dummies. He brags about still being Impact Wrestling Global Champion, then says Alberto El Patron thought he could swim with the big fish. He tells El Patron to go back to the kiddie pool, that he has no namesake to the title and that he should stay at the bar. Meanwhile, he is winning titles that El Patron thinks he deserves, and says all El Patron can do is try to take the Global title away from him. He says that he has crushed everyone who has been put in front of him, and next week, he will defend the title one more time in Detroit, Michigan. Suddenly, El Patron shows up and tells Eli Drake to shut his mouth, and says there is something going wrong as there is "a loser a little kid pretending to be the champion" walking around pretending to be a big deal. He tells Eli Drake he does not have the cajones to go toe-to-toe against him. He may not be booked in Detroit, but he will book himself just to kick him all over the place twenty different ways. He then asks why they should wait when they can go at it right now, since they have everything they need for the match. Johnny Impact shows up, says that everyone is having a party in Detroit, then says he likes parties and that he will see everyone in Detroit. He then tells El Patron that a bunch of stupid nonsense every time he opens his mouth, but he has just said something that makes a lot of sense: why wait for Detroit? El Patron rushes up to Johnny Impact and fights him, then the two of them et attacked by Eli Drake and Chris Adonis. Johnny Impact takes everyone out before referees and officials show up to restore order.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is James Mitchell shaving Raven's head.
Backstage, Dan Lambert brags about KM ridding Impact Wrestling of "The Cowboy" James Storm last week.
We see Chandler Park talking with Joseph Park after getting his first win in a wrestling match. Joseph Park is about to tell him how dangerous wrestling is when Jimmy Jacobs shows up. He says he knew Joseph Park back when he used to be Abyss, and says that Joseph Park just chases ambulances now. Joseph tells Jimmy that Abyss is never coming back, and Jimmy says that if Abyss did come back, he would find out that there is only one monster in Impact Wrestling, and that monster is Kongo Kong. Chandler Park confronts Jimmy Jacobs only to come face-to-face with Kongo Kong, who intimidates Chandler before walking away.
oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callahan) are seen in The Latin-American Xchange's clubhouse, trashing the place and stealing their money.
The Latin-American Xchange find out that their clubhouse is trashed and their money is gone. Konnan says it is time to go back to their roots and become ambassadors of violence, and replace the ropes with barbed wire.
Sonjay Dutt, Garza Jr. and Dezmond Xavier beat Trevor Lee, Caleb Konley and Hakim Zane. After the match, Taiji Ishimori shows up. Sonjay Dutt and Gara Jr. leave the ring, and Taiji Ishimori and Dezmond Xavier stare down before Dezmond extends his hand. Both men shake hands, then Ishimori leaves. Their match for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship will take place next week.
Next week: Chandler Park vs. Kongo Kong! The Impact Wrestling Global Championship on the line in Detroit, Michigan! oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Homicide, Santana, Ortiz) in Barbed Wire Massacre III!
Lashley and KM beat Moose and Eddie Edwards.
Next week: oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Homicide, Santana, Ortiz) in Barbed Wire Massacre III!
Moments before tonight's show, Asuka was attacked by Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce beat Macy Evans and Sarah Bridges. After the match, Billie and Peyton tell Asuka that she learned the hardy way that they are the dominating force of the NXT women's division, and that her belt belongs to them. An injured Asuka goes after Billie and Peyton, but she is easily overpowered until Nikki Cross of SAnitY makes the save, scaring Billie and Peyton out of the ring before hitting Asuka with a top rope missile drop kick.
During the break, an angry Asuka attacks one ref and clears the others out on the way to the back.
Nikki Cross says that she will take the NXT Women's Championship, and Eric Young says that this is the start of the taking for SAnitY.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Johnathan Cruz.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Oney Lorcan. After the match, Almas says there will be no more mistakes in 2017.
In an interview from earlier today, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura calls his matches against Joe "really tough" and is proud to be champion. He says Bobby Roode is talented, well-spoken and well-dressed, but he will not be NXT Champion. He then receives a note from Bobby Roode, who refuses to be on camera for the interview, and the note happens to be a ticket from NXT TakeOver: Dallas, the event where Nakamura debuted.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). After the match, Paul Ellering shows up, and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) attack DIY from behind before lifting the NXT tag team titles into the air.
NXT General Manager William Regal announces that there will be a match between #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) for the tag team titles at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. Also, there will be a contract signing for the NXT Championship match between "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode. Asuka barges into the room with tears rolling down her face, demanding the women's title be defended at TakeOver. When Regal asks who she wants to defend the title against, she says "All of them."
Dario Cueto tells Mr. Delgado that Cage is enjoying the gauntlet. Delgado says that they will be gods amongst men. Suddenly, El Dragon Azteca Jr. shows up, wanting a match against Matanza Cueto tonight. Delgado likes the idea, saying El Dragon Azteca Jr. has balls. El Dragon Azteca goes one better, saying he wants Matanza in a Death Match. Delgado says he'll drink to that, and Dario makes it the main event.
Vampiro tells Prince Puma that his time will come before the next match.
Texano beats Joey Ryan. During the match, Famous B and Brenda show up dressed up like cowboys, trying to make Texano a deal he can't refuse as well as to help Texano win with the use of a golden horseshoe as a weapon while Famous B tries to keep Joey Ryan from using Texano's bullwhip as a weapon. After the match, Joey Ryan pushes Famous B to the mat.
Johnny Mundo is in the ring along with Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black. He gives a shout-out to Taya, who is working on his documentary. He then calls himself "the mayor of Slamtown" and "the face of Lucha Underground," and says the fans have no choice but to call him Lucha Underground Champion. He talks about how he came to Lucha Underground as its only star and beat everyone who got in his way, and says the fans never believed in him. He says nobody believed except for Black and Evans, whom he calls the best friends he could ever ask for before asking them to leave as he needs the ring to himself. Mundo then calls out The Mack, whom he calls "Sto-mack" due to his gut, and tells him he's not built to last all night long and doesn't deserve to be in the same ring as him. He says The Mack should be sitting on a couch eating Funyuns, and says that the ring is his world. He tells the fans, especially The Mack, will believe that. As Mundo gloats, The Mack runs into the ring and attacks Mundo. Black and Evans run back into the ring and gang up on The Mack soon after, but The Mack fights back and overpowers both men with a Stone Cold Stunner to each one before focusing on Mundo. Mundo sics security on The Mack, who pull The Mack off of him before he fights them all off, too. Mack then picks up the Lucha Underground Championship and the microphone, and tells Mundo that the title is going to be his and that he's going to whup his ass all night long.
Cage - now arriving tot he ring with the gauntlet - quickly beats the debuting Veneno. Cage almost beats up the referee after the match. After the match, Sexy Star confronts Veneno, saying in Spanish "It was you!" She stomps on him and then says "Stay the hell away from me!"
We see Prince Puma in the training room as he thinks back on the recent events involving Vampiro and Mil Muertes. Catrina shows up and tells Puma it's never the same once he dies, and when one crosses over from the spirit realm, the voices come with him. Prince Puma says he has visions of blood and pain, but the visions of pain aren't his; they're Mil Muertes. Catrina says she has had a similar vision, but the blood is Prince Puma's. She then disappears, then Puma continues to train.
Matanza Cueto beats El Dragon Azteca Jr. in a Death Match after Matanza tosses El Dragon Azteca Jr. through some wooden bleachers and onto the concrete floor below. Rey Mysterio, Jr. shows up to check on El Dragon Azteca Jr., but Matanza rushes up the stairs and fights Rey in the crowd until Rey sends him crashing through the roof of Dario's office. Dario then rings the ring bell, telling everyone to get out of the temple.
The mid-season finale ends with Melissa Santos leaving the temple after meeting with some fans. We also see Marty "The Moth" Martinez, who is suddenly kidnapped. When he comes to, we find out that he is tied up with rope and is held hostage by his sister Mariposa, who says that Marty has grown and has finally seen the light. She slaps him n the face, but all Marty does is laugh and say "I did good."
Lana talks with Nattie to get her opinion on some stuff for her wedding.
Dean Ambrose and Renee are in the pool at their Las Vegas home.
Paige has adopted a puppy, and brings the puppy to the show.
Trinity and Maryse talk about the brand extension, while Eva Marie spends time with some fans backstage.
Natalya is inundated with questions from Lana on what to do about her wedding. She asks R-Truth if she looks like a wedding planner, and R-Truth says Lana should hire somebody to plan the wedding, and gives her an idea: do a bad job of it so she won't ask her questions anymore.
Renee and Dean Ambrose are about to head to Orcas Island when Dean decides to stay at home at the last minute, leaving Renee with Brie and Bryan. Lana tells Renee to go ahead with the trip and take in the fresh air and get inspired.
Brie and Bryan meet a fan who wishes Bryan the best of luck as they head to a restaurant. Brie reveals she is ovulating, then they meat one of Brie's friends, Lesley, on the way out.
Paige talks with Mark Carrano, where she finds out that she will need physical therapy and maybe surgery.
Brie, Bryan and Renee take a trip to Orcas Island. Brie finds out that one of her friends is pregnant, and Brie really wants to make a baby.
Nattie and Lana go shopping for a wedding dress. Nattie hopes to pick an ugly dress so that R-Truth's plan will work. So far, Lana feels like Nattie isn't understanding her.
Brie, Bryan and Renee watch some baby deer, and Renee wishes that Dean Ambrose was at Orcas Island so he could decompress more easily. Renee also talks about how nervous she is about the Brand Extension and is worried that WWE will split her and Dean up.
Paige talks with one of the producers about her injury. She is worried as wrestling is her life.
Brie and Renee have some fun in Orcas Island, but Renee wishes Dean Ambrose was there. She and Brie look at some chicken, then they and Brian taste some sweet corn in a garden. Bryan then mentions that he got a call from WWE, saying that they have something for him and that they did not tell him what it was. All he knows that it is a job offer and that they want him to keep it secret. Brie is happy for him, but she wants to have a family.
Paige calls Dr. Robinson to tell him about her neck injury. She then talks to Alicia Fox, and says that she may have to get an MRI.
Lana invites Maryse to the cake tasting to get her opinion, and Lana tells Maryse that Nattie doesn't understand her. Nattie shows up, and tries once again to get "fired" during the cake tasting. As Lana heads to the bathroom, Nattie mentions R-Truth's idea to Maryse, and asks her to jump in.
Brie talks to Renee about what's going on with Bryan, but also talks about wanting to have kids and wonders if they'll ever be a "normal" couple. Renee suggests that Brie talks to Bryan about how she feels.
Lana meets up with Nattie, and Nattie admits that she wanted to be fired because she knew she couldn't please her when it came to the wedding planning. Nattie wishes she had just nipped it in the bud instead of dragging it out.
Renee Young tells Dean Ambrose she wants to travel together with him more. Dean brings up the idea of going on vacation together to Big Sur, and Renee Young is excited about the idea.
Paige goes to get her MRI.
Paige tells Nattie about her neck injury. She hopes not to let her neck injury hold her bock.
Brie and Bryan talk about the job offer, and Brie talks about wanting to have a baby. Bryan says it is still possible to make everything work out. Brie, Bryan and Renee also get a chance to watch some whales.
Paige talks with Mark Carrano. She finds out that she cannot do anything physical for four to six weeks, and if doesn't get better, they'll have to see where her career goes.
Brie sees Bryan in Orlando. Bryan has found out that he has gotten a commentary job for The Cruiserweight Classic, and Brie can see that the job has brightened his spirits and is glad to see that here are other outlets for him in the company.
The WWE roster is on the top of the entrance ramp as Vince McMahon and daughter Stephanie McMahon make their entrance to start the show. Vince says any of these men could be WWE World Heavyweight Champion after Royal Rumble, as does Stephanie. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) suddenly shows up, and Bray says "Anyone but you, Roman." It's not long before the champ himself, Roman Reigns, shows up. Roman asks what happens if he were to win the Rumble. Stephanie laughs, thinking he's delusional, but Vince has an idea: a one-versus-all match with Roman taking on a whole bunch of Superstars. Vince also says that Dean Ambrose won't be in it, as he is in the first match of the night against Sheamus, who hits Dean with a cheap shot from behind, sending him rolling down the ramp.
Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus ends in a double count-out. After the match, an angry Dean Ambrose breaks down the commentary table, but Kevin Owens viciously blindsides him. Officials have to get Owens off of Dean as he tries to powerbomb Ambrose through a table.
Dean Ambrose walks out of the trainer's room, looking for Kevin Owens.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon run into Paul Heyman, who is thrilled about how the show is going. Paul Heyman wants another title shot and WrestleMania appearance for Brock Lesnar.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust. Stardust attacks Titus after the match.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. After Jericho says he will become a seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, we see tonight's guests, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up in order to "save the show from itself." No sooner do they say this that the "Rooty Tooty Booty" chants start, and The New Day shame Jericho. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to interrupt The New Day, wondering why they're the ones with the Tag Team Slammys when The New Day say they're the real best tag team in the WWE, and challenge them to a match. The New Day says there's three of them and only two Usos, but Jericho ups the ante by joining The Usos in their corner.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Chris Jericho breaks Xavier Woods' trombone, upsetting Woods and distracting Kofi long enough for the Usos to get a schoolboy pin for the win.
It is announced that John Cena has successfully undergone shoulder surgery.
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman talk backstage. Heyman wants Brock Lesnar to skip the Royal Rumble and go straight to WrestleMania for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship shot, but Stephanie McMahon says that if he wants the WWE World Heavyweight Championship again, he'll have to fight for it this time. Brock Lesnar is officially in the Royal Rumble match.
Sting is the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
This Thursday on SmackDown: The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in a Tables Match!
The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas) make fun of The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) before saying they're here for a fight. It doesn't go for long before Ryback shows up and joins in, and The Wyatt Family retreats.
Renee Young interviews Kalisto, who can't wait to claim the WWE United States Championship from Alberto Del Rio tonight.
Before the next match, Alberto Del Rio boasts about how he injured John Cena and put him out of action for months.
Kalisto beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE United States Championship!
Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte can't understand how she's the villain when she says she's the victim and Becky Lynch is the villain, especially after Charlotte attacked her last week.
Brie Bella vs. Charlotte ends before it can begin when an angry Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte. Ric Flair grabs the microphone and says that Charlotte is in no condition to wrestle tonight.
Jojo interviews Becky Lynch, who says that Charlotte betrayed her and that she might as well be on her own. She made Charlotte tap out, and she can do it again.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Neville vs. Sheamus and Kevin Owens! Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto for the WWE United States Championship!
Roman Reigns' all-versus-one match ends with all of the heels attacking Roman Reigns only for Brock Lesnar to come out and destroy everybody. Roman Reigns is hit with an F5 before the end of the show.
