Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 20, 2026

Backstage, General Manager Ava asks security to be on the look out for Tony D'Angelo in case he shows up, as he is the not the same man that she once knew following his recent wave of attacks.

"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Elio LaFleur after powerbombing LaFleur out of the corner and grabbing the tights. After the match, Ricky Saints shows up and says that he and Ethan Page are the glue holding NXT together, but Ethan says that when they last clashed, he beat him. Saints then says he will guest on commentary for the next match to see who is qualifying, and tells Ethan to head to the back and put his feet up.

In an LFG exclusive, we find that there is a rift between Booker T and Keanu Carver. In backstage footage where Kam Hendrix is talking about LFG, Keanu Carver is seen yelling into a room, slamming the door and walking out.

Shiloh Hill beats Josh Briggs in an NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier with a neckbreaker after avoiding a top rope moonsault. After the match, Tony D'Angelo shows up, takes out both men, then looks straight at Ricky Saints before leaving.

Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria mention what happened at Total Nonstop Action Genesis, then Zaria says that her left shoulder is not at 100% coming into tonight's tag team triple threat match.

The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beats Chase University (Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon).

Backstage, General Manager Ava calls the police on Tony D'Angelo, who she has now suspended. Lola Vice shows up wanting a shot at the Women's North American title. Thea Hail shows up wanting a shot at the title as well. Ava gives them both a shot at Izzi Dame and the title next week.

We see Blake Howard's sit-down interview with Keanu Carver, who mentions that he was required to be here and that he is not answering any questions. It is not long before he walks out of the interview.

Jaida Parker heads to the ring. Parker says that she is happy to be back, and while things have changed in NXT, she has not, and she has been watching while she was gone, saying that the women's division has been tearing it up. She says that she wanted to come back with no excuses, because standards do not to talk; they get checked, tested, pressed, and keep getting up again and again. Jaida then says that everybody has their opinions about her, and while there are days she may not be able to catch a break, she can catch eyes and she can catch people's attention. As she continues to speak, the lights go out, and Jaida is not impressed with this before Blake Monroe shows up on the balcony with the spotlight on her. The lights go on as Blake says Jaida made a mistake interrupting her, saying she is just talk and that she does not come back and get in her way. Jaida says Blake only talks so much because she has nothing to prove, and says that Blake has her to deal with at the end of the day.

Backstage, Myles Borne meets with General Manager Ava when Elio LaFleur shows up and thanks Ava for the opportunity, saying this is just the beginning. Meanwhile, Ricky Saints heads back towards the ring for commentary, and Myles tells Saints he will see him in the ladder match when he wins his qualifying match against Dion Lennox next week. Ethan Page shows up and says it depends on which version of Myles shows up. Saints says Ethan has a good point before leaving, then Ethan tells Myles that the choice is his and that he knows what he needs to do.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Eli Knight in an NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier. After the match, both men are attacked by Tony D'Angelo, who also choke slams Sean Legacy into the commentary table before briefly looking at Ricky Saints. General Manager Ava shows up with three policemen, and Tony D'Angelo turns himself in before escorted to the back.

We hear from The Culling (Shawn Spears, Nikko Vance, Izzi Dame). Izzi Dame says her Women's North American Championship personifies why The Culling was created. Spears is proud of Izzi. Niko Vance agrees with Izzi, then says that he and Shawn Spears should re-focus on the tag team titles and have OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) do most of the work. Izzi knows they can get the job done.

Tony D'Angelo is escorted from the building by police. General Manager Ava says she had no choice, and D'Angelo does not answer any questions. Meanwhile, OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) tells DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) that last week was a warning, and now, they are coming for the tag team titles next week.

Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) brag about getting the win tonight, and Brad Baylor says that next week will be even better when Jackson Drake wins his NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier. Robert Stone congratulates The Vanity Project, then tells Jackson Drake that he will face Joe Hendry in next week's qualifier. Hendry shows up around Ricky's arm and says he will not pass up this match and that he will see Drake next week. Hendry leaves, and Ricky Smokes is wondering how the woman who is arm was around was replaced with Hendry before questioning whether or not he actually kissed Joe Hendry.

Backstage, Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin talk about OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), saying they are delusional for thinking they can win the NXT tag titles and Joe Hendry is rubbing off on them. Cutler James shows up and mentions Tony D'Angelo costing Dion Lennox his match, saying D'Angelo is safer in jail than out in public. Lennox shows up and says that if everyone wants a shot at them, that is cool. He then says he will beat Myles Borne and qualify for the NXT Championship Ladder Match.

The Personal Concierge George Iceman is in the crowd for the next match.

Sol Ruca and Zaria beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) and the team of Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey in a tag team Triple Threat Match to become #1 contenders for the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 20, 2025

Rhea Ripley is attacked backstage by Nia Jax. Two referees keep Nia back as General Manager Adam Pearce calls for a medic.

"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jey Uso says he will be taking home the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event when Gunther suddenly shows up. Gunther calls Jey Uso "a funny little man" and says that will not happen, and accuses him of acting like a "complete dork" and the company mascot as if their conversation from last week never happened. He says that he might as well be challenged by Jimmy Uso, and says that Jey Uso never follows up on his words. Gunther also claims that Jey Uso always showing up for his friends makes him a "useful idiot," and says that his words and actions do not align like his do. Gunther says he will expose Jey Uso as a flash in the pan who has no business being close to the World Heavyweight Championship. Jey Uso admits that he is a mascot and the fans are his team who will have been there every step of the way and will be there when he wins. He says that he respects Gunther, but Gunther will also respect him, because one of them main evented WrestleMania and it is not Gunther. Gunther throws the World title at Jey Uso, then attacks him. Jey Uso fights back and hits the Superkick, sending Gunther rolling out of the ring. Gunther gets on the ring apron, but gets back down and takes his championship back.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) run into JBL, and ask him to mention that they are the victim of a disgusting smear campaign. Kofi puts some money in JBL's pocket and says JBL did what they did in their position and had the greatest success in his career. JBL then goes on about how everyone likes Big E and how everyone should be liking them, as if he is almost making fun of them. The New Day get disgusted with him and leave, and JBL then reveals that Kofi only put two dollars in his pocket.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley. Bayley announces that she is officially back on Raw, then declares herself for the 2025 women's Royal Rumble and looks forward to becoming a back-to-back Rumble winner and challenging someone for a championship. Nia Jax says that she will be the one to take out Tiffany Stratton. Bayley says she saw what happened to Rhea Ripley and dares her to take her on, but Nia says she will see her out in the ring.

PBR Professional Bull Riders Mason Taylor and Austin Richardson and PBR announcer Matt West are seen in the front row.

Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up angry. Kofi Kingston takes his money back from JBL before Woods announces Kofi personally.

Rey Mysterio beats Kofi Kingston after countering the Boom Drop with a pinfall attempt out of nowhere. After the match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) attack Rey, but Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro make the save. All of a sudden, Kofi pulls Joaquin Wilde out of the ring, and he and Woods go on the attack on him until Cruz del Toro chases them off.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chad Gable, who admits that he has a problem wrestling luchadors. He then says he has gotten with a man who knows a thing or two about luchadors: Dominik Mysterio. The rest of American Alpha (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) say they are going for championship gold, and Julius Creed says they will take the World Tag titles from a team near the end of their careers in The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and put it on the waists of a time in their prime).

We look back on Wade Barrett winning Season 1 of NXT in 2010 in tonight's city, Dallas, Texas.

Sami Zayn is in the ring. He says he has spoken with General Manager Sami Zayn and he is officially declared for the 2025 men's Royal Rumble, and that he has taken Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' advice to help himself to heart. He says he has thought about what he wanted as a wrestler when he was a teen and has considered himself part of the upper echelon in WWE, with the only difference between himself and everyone else in it is that they have world titles to their names and he does not. Sami says he has had a great life and a great career and feels he does not need the world title to complete him as the fans have supported him throughout the year, and that the fans' support has meant more to him than any world title. He says he does need the world title, but his fourteen-year-old self is still in him and he wants it, and he is willing to take it. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Sami says it was a matter of time until Owens showed up and asks Owens how he wants to do this, due to their histories with Roman Reigns' Bloodline. Owens says that he knows where Sami is coming person and is not like Cody, as Sami is willing to forgive, especially for both him and Roman Reigns. He says that Sami is willing to do anything for a friend and that he considers him a brother. Owens tells Sami that he knows that Sami can win the Royal Rumble and that he deserves to, and that they can main event WrestleMania one-on-one for the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says it is possible if they both win at Royal Rumble and that he knows both things will happen because he has Sami's back and he knows Sami has his. Owens says that if he needs Sami, he knows he will be there.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says he has had "the greatest WWE career backwards," and while his first title is the WWE Championship, the Intercontinental Championship drew him into WWE as a kid, and he plans to beat Bron Breakker and win the last title he has never had. Bron Breakk shows up and says the Intercontinental Championship is his and that this is the closest he will ever be to it, for he will bend and break him like an old man. He tells Sheamus to retire only to get shoved, and Breakker only laughs at him in response.

In memory of Bob Uecker, 1934 - 2025.

Roxanne Perez is seen in the front row before the next match.

Nia Jax beats Bayley. During the match, Bayley and Roxanne Perze have words in the front row, and Bayley blocks a cheap shot attempt by Roxanne and hits her back. A security shows up to remove Roxanne afterwards. After the match, Rhea Ripley runs into the ring and brawls with Nia. Security and officials flood the ring to stop the brawl, and Rhea takes Nia down with a dive from the commentary table before challenging her to a match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Backstage, Chad Gable meets with Dominik Mysterio. Dominik hands Chad Gable a phone number, then Gable heads off to learn "the dark arts of lucha libre." JD McDonagh focuses on the World tag team titles, and Dominik says he will replace Finn in the hunt for those titles. He also tells Liv that he will make up for earlier.

We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who says that he is focused on building a legacy as a valiant fighting champion.

WWE acknowledges Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Backstage, Sami Zayn tells Seth "Freakin'" Rollins that he appreciates their talk last week and appreciates it. Rollins says he heard Sami and that it is time that Sami took initiative towards a world title. He then says he will throw Sami over the top rope, but Sami says it will not happen if he does that to him first.

Penta beats Pete Dunne.

We see a vignette for Logan Paul. Logan says everyone has wanted him to fail, but it will never happen because he becomes the best at whatever he does. He lists off his accolades and successes, and says the WWE will be no different from anything else he has done. He says this is his life now, and that he will eat, sleep and breathe wrestling until he becomes the best to ever step into the ring.

CM Punk is interviewed by Jackie Redmond in the crowd. Punk says history makes this year's Royal Rumble different and states that he is a maker of history, then says the business is fickle. He says that stakes are much too high, the lights are much too bright, and the pressure is on. Punk says that it is every man for themselves and that he will be the one to win the Royal Rumble.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beats Pure Fusion Collective (Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler).

We see a video package for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Drew McIntyre with a jackknife pin. After the match, McIntyre attacks Rollins and eventually hits him with a Claymore Kick. As McIntyre prepares to attack Rollins further, Sami Zayn runs in and makes the save, then checks on Rollins. McIntyre hits Sami with a headbutt and throws him into the barricade, then gets back in the ring. McIntyre gets Rollins in the corner, then Sami Zayn gets back in the ring and runs at McIntyre only to inadvertently hit Rollins with a Helluva Kick to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Collision Course - Collision recap for January 20, 2024

Jon Moxley beats Shane Taylor with the Bulldog Choke after Shane Taylor fades out of consciousness during the hold. After the match, Jon Moxley says he is pissed off and hungry beyond belief and that from this moment on, he is not taking crap from anyone or anything in 2024, and if anyone wants to step in the ring with him, all they have to do is "keep the hell up."

Adam Copeland heads to the ring. His Cope Open challenge is answered by Dante Martin.

Adam Copeland beats Dante Martin with The Grindhouse. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Adam Copeland in the ring. Copeland admits the Cope Open is getting harder every week, then gives Dante Martin all the credit in the world and says that all of the younger talent is stepping up to face him. Copeland says he wants a five course meal, not a Happy Meal, and wants to face a veteran. Copeland then says that he will work harder just like Christian Cage said he would when he first entered AEW, and take back the TNT Championship and defend it every Saturday.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli). Danielson, no longer wearing an eye patch, says Eddie Kingston beating him in the Continental Classic is the high point of Eddie's career, but it does not mean that Eddie is great, as it will be the best he will ever be. Claudio says he is tired of hearing about Eddie Kingston, then says that he feels sorry for Ortiz for teaming up with him, as it will make him a casualty.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti, who are interrupted by Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), who brag about their tag team win. Action Andretti reminds them that they used the ropes for leverage, but Marq Quen says he lost his balance. Darius Martin proposes that they run it back and have a rematch, and Private Party are open to the idea.

Thunder Rosa beats Queen Aminata.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Eddie Kingston and Ortiz. Ortiz says it has been a while since he and Eddie Kingston have teamed up, but they have cleared things up since then. As Ortiz says that while The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli) may be well-oiled machines, they are not family, Eddie Kingston is more in a mood to fight more than talk.

Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) head to the ring. Jay White says something is missing, then Austin Gunn reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a cardboard standee of "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson. Suddenly, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn congratulates Bullet Club Gold on becoming Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Champions and states that the six of them could do so much more. Max Caster says it is one thing to reach the top and another to stay there, then says they could accomplish much more as a group and become unstoppable, and even get some singles gold for Daddy Ass. He also says that the fans want to see them all with tag team gold as well as see Jay Blade as World Champion. Caster says this is not their ceiling, and Bowens says they have been given the run-around before, and that Bullet Club Gold has to answer to them and the fans. As the fans make it clear they want to see both factions as a supergroup, Bowens says that this could be all six of them every week, and proposes the partnership. After some hesitation, Bullet Club Gold scissors with The Acclaimed. "The Bang Bang Scissor Gang" is born.

In backstage footage from Dynamite, "Timeless" Toni Storm says she knows who "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo is and remembers their time well. She then says she will meet, great, complete, beat and eat Deonna Purrazzo before heading off for a pork dinner with Luther and Mariah May.

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match. Before the next match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) show up to stand in Daniel Garcia's corner.

Daniel Garcia beats Buddy Matthews after countering a powerbomb attempt with a jackknife pin. After the match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) brawl in the ring as Buddy Matthews attacks Daniel Garcia. Referees and security try to break up the brawl, but it takes the entire locker room to hold both sides back.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says this has gone on for too long and that this will end between them and The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) next week in a six-man elimination tag match in a steel cage.

Roderick Strong beats Matt Sydal.

The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli) beat Eddie Kingston and Ortiz after Claudio subdues Eddie long enough to stop him from stopping Danielson from getting the win. After the match, Danielson spits in Eddie's face after he tells him he will not be champion for long.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 20, 2024

Ray Ray Sanders beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn. J. Webb and Waldo are seen watching the match from the crowd.

Backstage, Big Dan gets with security and tells them to band together and show strength in numbers, as the attack on King Cobra was uncalled for. One member of security asks who will protect them, and Big Dan says that he will have security's back and that they will not be attacked anymore.

Dustin Starr interviews Michael at the announce desk. Michael confirms that he has gotten a new job as King Cobra's assistant, then reads an update from the desk of King Cobra which announces that The Posse has been suspended indefinitely without pay following the attack on King Cobra. He also announces that they are not allowed in or around the WrestleCenter, and that further action can be levied under King Cobra's discretion. Michael states that King Cobra is okay and also says that he is making sure matchmaking is still taking place, and that today's main event is Austin Mulitalo vs. K-Toomer. He also states that he is in the next match.

Michael beats Denzel Rollins with a second Gator Feet followed by an inside cradle.

Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader brings out Maurice the Strong and brags about Maurice eliminating ten competitors in the Grind City Rumble including The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), whom he considers ungrateful. The L.A. Hustlers show up and confront Barnabas and Maurice, and Lamont tells Barnabas not to run his mouth and that he has a big man in Bradley. He then says that they were a good tag team until Barnabas brought them down, then Barnabas calls The L.A. Hustlers bums who could have been on top if they simply listened to him. This leads to a match after Notorious Bradley and Maurice the Strong have an intense staredown.

Maurice the Strong beats Notorious Bradley after getting Bradley to inadvertently hit Ruffshot Lamont. After the match, Ruffshot Lamont gets on the top rope, but Maurice catches him on the way down and throws him into Bradley on the outside.

Big John Dalton vs. Brother Bruce ends with "Reverend" Ash Taylor's three druids attacking Big John Dalton. Big John is able to fend them off, but he is hit from behind with the collection plate by Brother Bruce.

Backstage, we hear from Justin Case and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts. Roberts says that today is "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' last day and is a winged soldier ready to fall while he is ready for the future. Justin Case promises that Roberts will have championship gold soon. Aaron Roberts says that he is the future of Memphis Wrestling.

Backstage, "The Astonishing One" Austin Mulitalo has no idea what to do concerning K-Toomer as "Casanova" Colton Cage is not here as Michael shows up and tells Mulitalo that "Big Swole" Justin Cole is looking for him.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that a man who does not work is a man who does not eat, and that a man consumed by his frustration is a man who does not win. He says that moving forward, he is standing on business and he will be the best while everyone gets knocked out.

K-Toomer beats "The Astonishing One" Austin Mulitalo by referee stoppage after knocking him out with a Shining Wizard.

Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels - who has now been Heritage Champion for one whole year - at the announce desk. It is noted his right arm is in a sling. Brett Michaels says he is down, but not out, and he will back in the ring in two weeks. He agrees with the fans that Krule wants none of him, then the broadcast is interrupted by footage of Krule and Brooklynn, the latter of whom demands more gold in the form of Brett Michaels' title. After the interruption, Brett Michaels tells Krule that this is house and that he will be champion for a long time. Suddenly, Brett Michaels is attacked from behind by Krule, who rips off the sling and throws him into the ring. Krule slams Brett Michaels' bad arm into the ring post, then gets in the ring. Brett Michaels goes for the GunShow Lariat, but he uses the bad arm. It has no effect, and Krule attacks Brett after blocking the move and hits him with a choke slam. Krule leaves, but comes back with two metal folding chairs. He wraps one chair around Brett's bad arm, then goes for a Con-Chair-To with the other and hits it as security and referees try in vain to restore order. After two shots, Krule hits a third Con-Chair-To, then takes the Heritage Championship and raises it up, then walks off with it.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for January 20, 2023

"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry beats "All Ego" Ethan Page. During the match, Hook shows up and distracts Ethan Page. Jungle Boy tries to pin Ethan Page with a Sunset Flip, but Ethan sits down to counter it and grabs Matt Hardy's hair only for Matt Hardy to smack his hand away so that Jungle Boy can reverse the pinfall attempt with one of his own for the win. After the match, Stokely Hathaway blames Matt Hardy for Ethan Page's loss, and Ethan Page - after chewing Matt Hardy out to the point that Matt Hardy pleads that he is Ethan's friend and that he has his back - says Matt Hardy owes him and challenges Jungle Boy and Hook to a tag team match against him and Matt Hardy on next week's Dynamite. Afterwards, Stokely puts Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy on "time-out" until then.

Tony Schiavone interviews Ortiz in the ring. Ortiz says he thought Eddie Kingston was his friend, but he has completely lost it and has fallen victim to The House of Black's (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) mind games when he almost hit Julia Hart with a chair. He then says he should be talking to Eddie, and calls him out to handle things face-to-face. Eddie Kingston shows up with a chair in his hand, then tells Schiavone to leave. Ortiz chews Eddie out for trying to hit Julia Hart with a child, telling him that in their world, he does not do that. He also confronts Eddie for showing up with a chair in his hand, then says what bothers him the most is that his mentors would call Eddie a coward. Eddie then hits Ortiz in the gut with the chair, then leaves.

We hear from Darby Allin, who says that beating Samoa Joe for the TNT Championship felt like the best moment of his life. He then says that he wants to defend his championship weekly, and as people tell him to slow down, he wants to defend until the wheels fall off. He says that he is not done with The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) following their disappearance and return, then says that it is about proving himself and that he must beat every member of The House of Black, whom he dares to show up on Dynamite.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Willie Mack.

The Baddies (Jade Cargill and Leila Grey) beat The Vanity Twins (Jaida and Jordyn Vanity). Jade Cargill is now 49-0.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Daniel Garcia vs. Action Andretti.

Sammy Guevara guests on commentary for the next match.

Action Andretti beats Daniel Garcia.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 20, 2023

Dana Brooke beats Zoey Stark with a schoolkid pin.

We see Dexter Lumis look into the camera backstage.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey is met by Dexter Lumis. Dempsey notes that Lumis does not talk much, then says that the first noise that will come out of his mouth is a scream. Dexter Lumis then produces a Joker card and walks away, and Dempsey notes Lumis' sense of humor.

Dexter Lumis beats Charlie Dempsey with Silence.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for January 20, 2023

Nikkita Lyons beats Jakara Jackson.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Damon Kemp. Damon Kemp has no idea who Tank Ledger is until Kelly brings up Tank's football background, then says Damon says he is a decorated athlete himself, and says that if Tank thinks he is going to go into the ring with his air guitar and walk all over him he, has has another thing coming, because this is not School of Rock and he will stick him to the mat and come out victorious.

Damon Kemp beats Tank Ledger.

Joe Gacy beats Odyssey Jones.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 20, 2023

The show starts with The Bloodline making it to the arena. The Usos do their handshake with Sami Zayn, but when Sami goes for a fist bump from Roman Reigns, Roman leaves him hanging, much to Sami's surprise.

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to advance to the semi-finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Contender's Tournament.

Backstage, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman check on things when Sami Zayn asks for some of Roman's time. Sami asks about the frosty greeting from earlier, and Roman says that Sami is covering things up and tells him to set it straight. Sami admits that he feels a bit slighted after last week's match with Kevin Owens and says that he did not know the plan, but he has put all that behind him. Roman tells Sami to leave, as he does not want to hear Owens' name and feels he does not need to run anything by Sami Zayn.

We hear from Raquel Rodriguez, who says that everything is bigger in Texas and that she is making the women's Royal Rumble the biggest moment of her career, and she is counting down the time until she wins the match and main events WrestleMania in front of friends and family.

Before the next match, LA Knight says Bray Wyatt cannot decide if he is or is not Uncle Howdy, then says that he can tell Bray Wyatt exactly who he is. He then says that he will make Bray Wyatt think that he should not have come back, because it is his game, and that he will end Bray Wyatt whether it is pitch black or in daylight.

LA Knight quickly beats Brent Jones despite the mind games on the TitanTron by Bray Wyatt. After the match, we see the Firefly Fun House, where the puppets suddenly come back to life and Bray Wyatt is back in his kids' show gimmick. Bray Wyatt says he has missed everyone and that he cannot wait to have friends with his friends once again. Rambling Rabbit admits he is cool with LA Knight and that he is scared of the dark. Bray asks who would name their kid "LA Knight," then tells Rambling Rabbit that it is normal to be afraid of the dark, as there are things in the dark that want to eat him, then says LA Knight should be scared of the dark. Uncle Howdy's image then appears on the old television, with Howdy saying "I told you so" and "All you need is a little push." Bray Wyatt then says he hopes LA Knight understands that he is the one who opened the door and that whatever comes out of it is his problem.

Hit Row (Top Dolla and Ashante "Thee" Adonis) beat Los Lotharios (Humberto Garcia and Angel Garza) to advance to the semi-finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Contender's Tournament after Adonis distracts the referee and B-Fab distracts Humberto.

We hear from Brawn Strowman, who says that he has made a career out of chucking bodies around and that the men's Royal Rumble was made for him, and that anyone who gets in his way will get these hands.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte says that Sonya Deville has a real problem with her, and tells Sonya that if she has a problem with her, she can say it straight to her face. Sonya shows up and says she only cares about what she deserves, which is a title opportunity, and says Charlotte thinks she is unworthy. She says that if everyone got off their high horse, they would realize she is a star every time she heads to the ring and that people need to shut up and listen every time she speaks. Sonya says that it took six people to rip her off of Charlotte before asking Charlotte how arrogant she is. Charlotte says she has always told Sonya she is a star, then calls Sonya out for saying the rest of the division is not before saying Sonya tapped out. She then tells Sonya to focus on the women's Royal Rumble, then says that if Sonya wants to fight her, she will fight her tonight. Sonya declines, saying there is no reason for her to do it unless there is something in it for her, and dares Charlotte to put the SmackDown women's title on the line. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up to address Sonya, and as soon as he does this, Sonya attacks Charlotte from behind.

Backstage, Roman Reigns talks with Paul Heyman. Heyman tells Reigns that he has always supported the visions for the island of relevancy, and asks Roman to consider that when it comes to Sami Zayn, it is better to have him in the castle "pissing out than pissing in."

We see a vignette for Lacey Evans.

Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) beat The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) to advance to the semi-finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Contender's Tournament.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by Paul Heyman, who tells him that Roman Reigns would like to see him now.

We hear from "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who tells the fans to imagine being in the Royal Rumble while injured. She says the women's division should stay away from her, because she will not just eliminate them, but tear them apart limb by limb.

We see a video package celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first episode of Raw.

We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Kross says that in one week, he will step into the ring with Rey Mysterio. He says that normally, he gets really amped up before a fight, but this time, not so much. He says Rey cannot figure out whether to be a family man or the greatest of all time, and that he cannot be both. He says that he will take Rey out followed by everyone in the men's Royal Rumble match. Kross then says time is running out for everyone.

Zelina Vega guests on commentary for the next match (and declares for the women's Royal Rumble match).

Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) beat Maximum Male Models (Mace and Mansoor) to advance to the semi-finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Contender's Tournament.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Roman Reigns again. Roman says it is no secret that he has a temper, and that he puts people in their place to counsel that anger. He says that he did not hear Sami Zayn and that Sami just wanted communication. He admits that Sami is a perfectionist and concentrates about the details, and says that one does not become the greatest without focusing on detail. Sami thanks Roman for understanding, and Roman says that this is on him. Roman says he expects the same love and loyalty that he gives out, but Sami reminds Roman that he is the head of the table and that there is nothing without him, and tells Roman that he will put what is best for The Bloodline first. He asks Roman to tell him what to do, and that he will do it. Roman asks Sami to find The Usos, find out that the SUVs are in place and that the private jets are ready to go while he, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman head to the ring for the contract signing. Sami says it is done and thanks Roman. Roman says he owes Sami a fist bump, and gives him one.

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa ahead to the ring for the contract signing for his match against Kevin Owens for the undisputed WWE Universal Championship. WWE official Adam Pearce oversees the contract signing. All of a sudden, Kevin Owens tosses Solo Sikoa out of the ring from behind and hits Roman Reigns with a stunner. The Usos show up, but Owens fends them off as well. Owens then gets back in the ring and puts Roman Reigns through the table in the ring with a pop-up powerbomb, much to the horror of Paul Heyman. Owens then approaches Heyman, takes the contract from him and signs it. Sami Zayn then shows up. Owens smiles and tosses the contact to him, then flees through the crowd to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 20, 2022

Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Digital Media Championship against Lady Frost. After the match, Matt Cardona shows up and has a staredown with Jordynne where he points at the Digital Media Championship and leaves.

Mickie James guests on commentary for the next match.

Tasha Steelz beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Tasha Steelz congratulates Mickie James on retaining the Knockouts Championship at Hard To Kill and being done with playing with Barbie dolls, because she is from the wrong side of the street and they are about to get dirty. Tasha warns Mickie that when they have their date, she will send Mickie back to "Crapsville, Virginia" and to her son as a failure. Savannah Evans nearly stands in Mickie's way, but Tasha lets Mickie into the ring so they can have a staredown. The staredown soon turns into a brawl where Mickie nearly hits Tasha with a DDT before Savannah steps in so she and Tasha can gang up on her. Suddenly, Chelsea Green hits Savannah with a missile drop kick, and Tasha eats the Mick Kick.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona. Cardona says he came here to be World Champion, which he nearly won, and says there are other titles and that he created the Digital Media division. He then states he is challenging Jordynne Grace for the Digital Media title.

We see a video package of Charlie Haas' time in Ring Of Honor.

The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) beat Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Before the match, Kaleb with a K distracts Rosemary as she enters the ring, and this allows The Influence to send Rosemary into the ring post, injuring her. Rosemary is declared medically ineligible to compete, but Havok is still able to compete, and the match is made a two-on-one handicap match as Kaleb with a K guests on commentary for the match.

We hear from The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). Jessica McKay says that they know The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) way too well to fall for their "divide and conquer" tactics, and Cassie Lee says that they know Tenille way to well and know her as a selfish woman, and that the lights are too bright for The Influence. They ask Madison Rayne how she knows that Tenille Dashwood will be there for her when it mattes most when she retires every year. Cassie Lee says The Influence are trying to walk in their shoes and that the shoes are three times their size.

We get a special sneak peek of the upcoming movie "The King's Daughter."

We see a vignette for "The Quintessential Diva," who is coming soon.

Backstage, Speedball" Mike Bailey is met by "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin asks Bailey to meet with them in their locker room, saying that they got started on the wrong foot and that it is important to make the right kind of friends. Suddenly, John E. Bravo shows up looking for Brunhilda and leaves, then Austin gives Bailey his card, saying he knows where to find him.

Brian Myers guests on commentary for the next match.

W. Morrissey beats The Learning Tree (VSK and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice) in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Morrissey tells Moose that he told him that he would not stop until he got a World title shot, and that if Moose will not find him, he will find Moose. Morrissey then heads to the back, where he is stopped by Scott D'Amore, who tells him that Moose is not here and that he will face him when it matters. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells Scott D'Amore that there is an urgent issue and that they have been trying to reach him on his headset. D'Amore listens through his headset and finds out something awful has happened.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett), who have tickets for the show. D'Amore tells them that they have an open door policy and they do not need tickets, as they will watch Jonathan Gresham from the skybox and then leave. He has security escort them to their seats.

Jonathan Gresham retains the ROH World Championship against Steve Maclin after both men use all their rope breaks and Gresham uses the ropes for leverage on the Figure Four to pin Maclin. During the match, the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) watch from the balcony and leave after the match is over.

This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Sarita and Taylor Wilde vs. The Beautiful People (Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky) to decide the inaugural TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions from No Surrender 2009.

Backstage, the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) leave the building, and PCO scares the security detail on the way out.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows and Joe Doering beat Heath and Rhino after Deaner hits Heath with the flag from ringside.

Chris Sabin guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Charlie Haas with a grapevined ankle lock. As both men show a sign of respect after the match, the Ring of Honor renegades run into the ring and attack both men. Sabin dives into the ring to help out, but the renegades still have the number advantage until Rich Swann and Willie Mack run in to even the odds. Heath and Rhino also run in, but the renegades do not run until Eddie Edwards chases them out with a Kendo stick. The renegades then show up on the balcony, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett says they used to believe in honor, but that changed. She says that "change is upon us," and that this is "Honor No More."

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 20, 2022

In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell goes to great lengths to find a tag team partner for his tag team match against Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley). In footage from earlier today, Gradwell gives Kenny Williams an earful when Williams calls everything "preposterous." Before the match begins, it is revealed that Gradwell's partner for the match is Saxon Huxley.

Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beat Sam Gradwell and Saxon Huxley after Kenny Williams attacks Huxley, distracting Gradwell and allowing Pretty Deadly to hit Spilled Milk for the win.

We hear from Jinny, who says that Amale calls herself "the French Hope" and that she can see straight through her, mentioning that she had a very successful career outside of WWE. She says she does not exploit her past to get sympathy or pity, and that the fans pity her when she shows up because she is just like them: nothing. She also says that the people boo her because she is everything Amale and the fans wish they were, and when they step into the ring, all of Amale's hope will be destroyed.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) and Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey). Both teams will square off next week.

We hear from Blair Davenport. She says she is a product of her environment and what her lineage made her to be, and that she was thought that anyone who isn't a Davenport is an enemy. She says that she can be hated, ostracized and rejected all she wants as long as she is feared, and says Meiko Satomura should be scared of her and how cold she can become. Blair says she is the rightful heir to the NXT UK Women's Championship, and that enemies of the heir should beware.

Isla Dawn beats Emilia McKenzie, then returns Emilia McKenzie's watch to her.

We hear from Amale, who says Jinny has completely misunderstood the message she was trying to make about representation and that she has not forgotten where she comes from. She says that she is hope and that hope never dies.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Ilja Dragunov and Jordan Devlin. Both men will be in an Empty Arena Match for the NXT UK Championship next week.

Noam Dar retains the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship against A-Kid with one fall apiece (1-1). Noam Dar scores the first fall with the Nova Roller with 1:25 (one minute, twenty-five seconds) left in Round 3. A-Kid scores the second fall with 0:26 (twenty-six seconds) left in Round 4 (and causes Sha Samuels to lose his mother's and grandmother's houses when the 11-1 odds of Noam Dar winning in the fourth round work against him).

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 20, 2021

KUSHIDA and Leon Ruff beat The Way (Johnny Gargano and Austin Theory) to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

We hear from Pete Dunne, who says that whether Finn Balor wants to admit it or not, they are cut from the same cloth, but he built NXT UK while Finn Balor left. He says he is constantly compared to Finn, and says he is the real threat. He says that a match between him and Finn is inevitable, and when the time comes, Finn Balor will pass the torch, as history will speak better of him than Finn.

It is announced that Kyle O'Reilly has re-aggravated his jaw injury but is still cleared to compete.

Karrion Kross is next!

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Malcom Bivens, who claims that Tyler Rust is the future of NXT. Rust comes out of NXT General Manager William Regal's office and tells Bivens he has a match with Bronson Reed. Biven says that is not the road he would have gone, but nevertheless says that Tyler Rust is going to the top.

Karrion Kross quickly beats Ashante "Thee" Adonis. After the match, Karrion Kross puts Desmond Troy in the Kross Jacket as he and medical staff check on Adonis.

We see a video package for MSK (Wes Lee and Nash Carter).

We hear from Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm. Mercedes says friendship means nothing, and she and Toni Storm tell Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter to enjoy their first round exit.

The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Alexander Wolfe shows up on the stage, and he and Aichner and Barthel pose in solidarity.

In footage from earlier today, Tommaso Ciampa weighs in at 201 pounds and Timothy Thatcher weighs in at 225 pounds prior to their Fight Pit Match tonight. After General Manager William Regal wishes both men the best of luck, Ciampa offers to shake hands before getting shoved by Thatcher, and referees have to move in to ensure no further physicality.

General Manager William Regal and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix usher in the very first women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Phoenix talks about the female Superstars who made history in NXT, then kicks off the tournament. Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm is the first match of the first round.

Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter beat Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm to advance in the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with General Manager William Regal wanting a match with Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch before getting a match with Pete Dunne. Regal tells him he needs a partner, but Finn says he has only enemies. Regal responds by telling Finn Balor to keep his enemies closer.

Isaiah "Swerve" Scott is seen briefly giving Bronson Reed advice backstage.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell announces that Ashante "Thee" Adonis will not be able to compete in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after being injured by Karrion Kross. Suddenly, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter show up, saying they have made history tonight and that they will win the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

We find out that Isaiah "Swerve" Scott told Bronson Reed not to get into his business backstage before wishing him luck.

Bronson Reed beats Tyler Rust. During the match, Io Shirai and Toni Storm are seen being separated by officials and referees backstage.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Finn Balor, who says that there are a few people who owe him favors and that it is time for a little chat.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) and asks Kyle O'Reilly if he is in to tag with him against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. O'Reilly says he is in, and Finn says "See you next week."

Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) is in the ring. Santos Escobar says a real champion does what he wants when he wants, and that he is the champion of champions. He says a true champion does not have a curse to conquer or a glass jaw, or get injured before the first title defense. Escobar says he backs up every word that he has said and beaten everyone in his path, and even The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) tried to destroy his empire only to be sent packing. He then congratulates Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza on winning the first round of the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and getting closer to becoming true champions like him. Suddenly, The Lucha House Party shows up. They brawl with Mendoza and Wilde, and quickly power Metalik. As Escobar gloats, Curt Stallion shows up and makes the save for The Lucha House Party.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Drake Maverick and Killian Dain. Maverick says his year has been chaotic, but he is starting the new one with Killian Dain to win the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Dain congratulates Maverick on the promo, then smacks him on the back, inadvertently putting Maverick in pain.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Curt Stallion and The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) when Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up. Santos Escobar tells Stallion he will expose him for the rookie he is next week when the NXT Cruiserweight Championship is on the line.

Next week: Finn Balor and Kyle O'Reilly vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch! MSK (Wes Lee and Nash Carter) vs. Drake Maverick and Killian Dain in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic! Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) vs. KUSHIDA and Leon Ruff in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!

Timothy Thatcher beats Tommaso Ciampa in a Fight Pit Match with a stretch muffler after Ciampa's leg is trapped in a gap in the fight pit walls.

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

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for January 20, 2021

The Dark Order show up to celebrate -1's birthday. -1 - who is wearing his father Brodie Lee's jackt - shows up on Preston "10" Vance's shoulders while The Dark Order light the candles. John "4" Silver says tonight is a special night because The Dark Order will get a new recruit in "Hangman" Adam Page and because it is -1's birthday. After everyone sings "Happy Birthday," Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) shows up, and Luther says they do not care and that AEW is turning into "a daycare center." He says that his face is perfectly symmetrical and that -1 is the stupid one for standing with "half-wits in masks and jaggedy teeth" in response to -1 saying he looks stupid, and says that he does not like kids and that they will ruin -1's birthday. The Dark Order attacks Chaos Project only to be attacked by TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans), and "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and takes TheHybrid2 out. This leads to the next match.

The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4" Silver, Colt Cabana) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) and TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) in an eight-man tag team match after Colt Cabana sends Luther face-first into the cake. After the match, -1 confronts Serpetico for ruining his birthday and hits him in the head with a Kendo stick before saying his birthday was three days ago and throwing papers at Serpentico. Afterwards, John "4" Silver compliments "Hangman" Adam Page before asking him if he will join The Dark Order. Page says he can't, then celebratory music plays while "He Said Yes!!" shows up on the video screen in hilarious fashion before Page says that while he had fun with The Dark Order, he has done the group thing before and it has not worked out well for him. Hangman then grabs the bottle of Jack Daniels from Stu Grayson's hand.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews MJF and Chris Jericho. MJF says the last thing he wants is The Inner Circle splitting not, but Jericho is confident that tonight will bring The Inner Circle further together, and that whatever happens tonight, they will work together as a unit. Jericho says he and MJF will become the next tag team champions, and MJF agrees.

Tony Schiavone introduces Sting and Darby Allin to the ring. Sting says there is something that reminds him of himself in Darby Allin and publicly congratulates him on becoming TNT Champion. He also says that he wanted to make sure that Darby Allin had a fair chance of winning. Suddenly, Team Taz (Taz, Hook, "The Machine" Brian Cage, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs) shows up on the video screen with Taz telling Sting to shut up while also mentioning Sting atatcking Starks with a baseball bat and hogtying Cage's legs together. He says that Sting and Darby Allin fight "street style" while Team Taz have been gentlemen as well as street fighters. After Starks says Sting and Darby Allin could not even see them in the street, Taz says he wants Sting and Darby in the streets and that the ball is in their court. Sting whispers something in Darby's ear, and Darby tells Taz that if he wants them in the street, then he should be careful what he wishes for, as it just might happen.

Alex Marvez interviews The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) at Kenny Omega's house. Michael Nakazawa shows up and leads the Bucks to Omega's living room, which contains an oil painting of Don Callis and Omega in ripped bodies and blue jeans. Don Callis shows up, and the Bucks confront him for ribbing them last week. Callis says Omega is busy and unavailable to meet with them and that Omega has also changed his phone number, then says it is good that they are here so they can clear the air before taking Marvez and the cameraman to "the dungeon." Afterwards, Callis cuts them a check to the Bucks to compensate them for their investment in Omega's friendship, as he is trying to keep Omega to himself. The Young Bucks are incensed and offended by Callis trying to buy them out, and Callis responds by saying they are holding Omega back. The Bucks tear the checks up, saying they used to work for his company and that his checks are no good, and after Callis calls them "blood suckers," they beat him up.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon by submission when Avalon taps out to keep Cody from slapping him in the face during a Figure Four Leg Lock. During the match, Jade Cargill shows up after Cody hits Avalon with the Cross Rhodes, and the distraction allows Avalon to kick Cody in the groin.

We hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Tully Blanchard. Blanchard says FTR must be number one and tag team champions again when Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Marko Stunt, Luchasaurus) show up. Jungle Boy says that FTR might be the best in the world, but he can beat either one of them. Harwood tells Jungle Boy that he is not a "fly-by-night wrestler" and that he does not need Blanchard or Wheeler to beat Jungle Boy. Luchasaurus says that everyone will be at ringside, but he will make sure nobody else gets involved.

Jon Moxley beats Nick Comorato in his first match since losing the AEW World Championship to Kenny Omega. After the match, Moxley says anything can happen on Wednesdays on Dynamite and that so much stuff is going on that he cannot keep track of everything. He says Omega thought he could bring "his frat party friends from Nashville" here to watch his back, but all he did was make things more fun and more interesting for him, and the bigger the mountain to climb, the sweeter it is at the top. Moxley says he will climb that mountain and that Omega can bring anybody he wants, as all roads in professional wrestling lead through him.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzales interviews Eddie Kingston, who will face Lance Archer next week. Kingston says he does not prepare; he just fights, and he has had a very had time lately. He says he will fight Archer next week, then Archer shows up and says he will put Kingston down while Jake "The Snake" Roberts holds Archer back and tells Kingston to prove himself next week.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega. Omega is unhappy that Alex Marvez and an AEW cameraman were at his house, then finds out from Don Callis that The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Callis up.

Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Matt Sydal and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) after Marq Quen hits Dante Martin in the ribs with a steel chair as Matt Hardy distracts the referee. After the match, Darius Martin and Matt Sydal confront Private Party for this only to get beaten up, and Darius Martin and Matt Sydal both get a Twist of Fate from Matt Hardy.

Backstage, MJF and Wardlow meet with the rest of The Inner Circle. MJF says he gets the hostility and says if it were up to him, tonight's match might not be happening, but Chris Jericho is the leader and what he says goes. Sammy Guevara gets up in MJF's face and says a lot of things would not be happening if it were up to him, and MJF says that The Inner Circle have to be family to succeed. MJF says he respects Guevara for speaking his opinion and his thoughts, and says that he is coming from a good place and wants what is best for the group as much as everyone else does. He asks everyone to get teh match out of the way, but Sammy refuses to fist bump MJF, saying "We're not there yet."

Penelope Ford beats "Legit" Leyla Hirsch after "Superbad" Kip Sabian pushes Leyla's foot off the rope to prevent a rope break. (Leyla Hirsch was originally scheduled to face "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, but Rose has been forced to pull out due to exposure to COVID-19.) After the match, Miro asks Chuck Taylor - who is known as "Charles" due to being Miro and "Superbad" Kip Sabian's butler - to take the microphone and tell Orange Cassidy - who has been in the audience throughout the match - that Miro is his best friend now . Chuck Taylor does this, and Orange Cassidy leaves.

Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) attack Penta El Zero M, and Kenny Omega joins in while Don Callis directs traffic and Omega jabs a boot in Penta's eyes.

Next week: Eddie Kingston vs. Lance Archer! "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes responds to Shaquille O'Neal! Dax Harwood vs. Jungle Boy! The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) vs. The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4" Silver)! In two weeks at Beach Break: The wedding of "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford! Thunder Rosa vs. Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.! A tag team battle royal for a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Revolution!

Coming soon: the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament!

The team of MJF and Chris Jericho beat the team of Sammy Guevara and Jake Hager and the team of Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) in the Inner Circle Tag Team Challenge. As per pre-match stipulation, the team of MJF and Chris Jericho will be the unit that focuses on the AEW World Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that Jon Moxley will replace Penta El Zero M in the six-man tag team match of what was supposed to be Death Triangle (Penta, Rey Fenix, PAC) vs. The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) and Keny Omega in the main event of Beach Break in two weeks.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 20, 2020

Seth Rollins, Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up to start tonight's show. Rollins says he wants the fans to know that every single one of them has played a small part in making him the man that he is today, and without the fans, there is no "Monday Night Messiah." After thanking the fans from the bottom of his heart for believing in him and giving him their support to lead Raw into the future as the premier program of WWE, he then introduces Buddy Murphy, who he says opened his eyes and embraced his fate last week. Rollins says that Murphy has courageous and brave enough to rise up and stand firmly etched in the right side of history following the end of last week's show, which is revisited on the TitanTron. Afterwards, Rollins declares Murphy his newest disciple, then says Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe tried to get in the way of progress and stop the future with the help of Big Show, but their plan failed because the future is inevitable. He calls his plans fate and "determinism at its finest," then says that now is a crucial time for the fans and the locker room to decide which kind of people they want to be, for the battle lines have been drawn. He says that everyone is with his group or against them, then Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe show up. Owens tells Joe that Rollins talks too much, then says Rollins and his group should be proud of taking out Big Show, who should be back to deal with them eventually, then says that they did not get rid of them. He says that he, Joe and the fans have gotten tired of hearing Rollins' voice, and demands "less talking and more fighting." Rollins says there will be no fighting, as there must be a proper time and place. Joe has none of this, calling Rollins "a lawyered-up asshat" as he says that he sees a self-professed messiah in the ring, and Rollins says that while he is forgiving, AOP is not, and if Joe and Owens want a fight, they might as well dance with destiny. Joe says one of the side effects of "being an asshat" is not having proper listening skills, and says that they were not the only ones wanting a fight. He then brings out The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to back them up, then they head to the ring. Rollins retreats and Owens, Joe and The Viking Raiders quickly clean house.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are hiding behind The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) before challenging The Viking Raiders for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships alongside Buddy Murphy later tonight.

Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio in a ladder match. After the match, Zelina Vega tears off one of the floor mats at ringside to expose the concrete underneath, but when Andrade goes for a Hammerlock DDT, a man in a purple Rey Mysterio mask jumps the barricade and confronts Andrade. The man unmasks to reveal himself as Humberto Carrillo, who attacks Andrade and forces him to retreat before checking on Rey Mysterio.

WWE honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Aleister Black beats an unnamed opponent in seconds with a single Black Mass.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman says that the fans take what Lesnar does for granted, as he says what Lesnar will do and Lesnar does it to the point that the fans are no longer surprised, and says that Lesnar entering the men's Royal Rumble match at #1 is unprecedented. Heyman states that Lesnar will eliminate everyone in the men's Royal Rumble and stand victorious in the end, and that not one person in the locker room will be worthy of main eventing WrestleMania against him. After Heyman asks the booing fans if they think anybody is worthy of stepping in the ring with Lesnar, Heyman dares the fans to name a single person, then Ricochet arrives. Ricochet says that Heyman talks too much about what it means for Lesnar to be the first entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match, and while there is concern in the locker room, the word "afraid" is not in his vocabulary. Heyman simply calls Ricochet "lunch meat" and tells him to go back to the locker room before he gets hurt, but Ricochet says he is not afraid to fight for a WrestleMania main event. Ricochet then tells Lesnar that he is not afraid to step in the ring with him, then steps in the ring with Lesnar and challenges him to a fight right now. Lesnar waves Ricochet off and leaves with Heyman, but Ricochet asks Lesnar if he is scared. Lesnar gets back in the ring and kicks Ricochet in the groin, then says "not scared" into the microphone and leaves.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton. Orton says Drew McIntyre is "a hell of a guy" with "a hell of a future" and "one hell of a chop," but that it is impossible to be on par with a man who can attack from anywhere at anytime without warning with the RKO.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton ends with The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) attacking both men only to be overpowered. After the match, both men have a stand-off, then Orton tosses the chair down, walks past McIntyre briefly after calling him a "tough S.O.B." and hits the RKO. As Orton walks away, McIntyre tells Orton that he should have Claymored him, that this will not happen again and that they are not even. He then hopes they are in the Rumble together so he can kick his head off, win the Rumble and main event WrestleMania.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she is prepared to face anyone or anything, then she is joined by Becky Lynch briefly before asking if anyone is prepared to face her.

Becky Lynch shows up. She says that Asuka did her a favor by spitting green mist into her eyes, as she can see things more clearly and that Asuka is the one who should be worried about her. She says that Asuka should also be worried about beating her tag team partner Kairi Sane tonight, and while they may have fought before, she will soon teach Asuka that she is the real winner and that she cannot beat her anymore.

Becky Lynch beats Kairi Sane with the Asuka Lock, then is attacked by Asuka - who is sitting on the ring post for most of the match - afterwards.

WWE celebrates the life and accomplishments of "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Asuka and Kairi Sane. Asuka says that at Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch will not be ready for her.

Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships! Before the match, Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens show up with The Viking Raiders and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up with Rollins and Murphy, and it is not longer after the match begins that AOP, Joe and Owens brawl in the crowd.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy. Rollins says tonight's tag team title win is a new beginning for the two of them, and on Sunday, they will cement their dominance when he wins the men's Royal Rumble.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host another edition of Monday After Weekend Update. Angelo Dawkins takes the time to say he is sick of reboots, then says he love reboots following a graphic of John Morrison and The Miz. R-Truth then reports from the Minute Maid Park at Houston, Texas for the Royal Rumble report about Houston, Texas, and says "It hurt'z" about being F-5'd by Brock Lesnar. We then see footage of Otis with Val Venis' theme playing.

Erick Rowan beats Matt Hardy. During the match, Rowan reaches into the cage and apparently gets bitten again, then Rowan smacks the cage on the steel steps.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe. Owens says that Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy winning the Raw tag team titles is a problem they will take care of eventually, then declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match to make sure Rollins does not win. Joe also declares that he is entering the men's Royal Rumble match, and while he will stand by Owens' side as far as Rollins is concerned, he will go through him during the Rumble.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Mojo Rawley. Mojo states that for too long, the 24/7 Championship has been carried by cowards who run at the first sign of danger. The Singh Brothers then show up try to pin Mojo, who overpowers them both.

Before the next match, Lana says that she and Bobby Lashley are trying to share their love, but everyone is jealous and envious of their love of a lifetime and love story of a millennium. She says that they have accepted that they must suffer the fans' ugliness. After mentioning that the fans are disrespectful, she demands a "Thank You, Bobby" from the fans before stating that she and Lashley will get their hands on Liv Morgan and Rusev, respectively.

Bobby Lashley and Lana beat Rusev and Liv Morgan after Lana grabs Rusev by the ankle, allowing Lashley to hit the Spear for the win.

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

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for January 20, 2019

In New York City, Nikki and Nia Jax have some wine in a hotel room. Nikki is more focused on having fun as a single woman, but does have some people in mind for who she would like to date. She also does not want to go back to the dating game right now.

Brie brings up the idea of getting breast implants after having bigger, perkier breasts back when she was lactating.

Nikki and J.J. - the latter of whom is in New York City - walk around in a park. They also throw a football at a tree that looks like a vagina.

Brie talks with Bryan about getting breast implants as well as the inserts she is wearing right now. Bryan does not understand why Brie wants implants, especially since her comfort with her body was what drew him to her. They continue to talk about it at a restaurant, where Bryan says he is 100% behind whatever choice she makes.

At SummerSlam, Brie and Nikki catch up with other Superstars backstage before starting their comeback storyline later that night. Brie and Nikki also watch Bryan's match on a television monitor.

Brie and Nikki take part in an interview with Renee Young at SummerSlam, then get a front row view of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beating Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Brie and Nikki celebrate with Ronda after the match.

After the show, Brie talks to Kathy and J.J. about her inserts and her plans for getting breast implants. Meanwhile, Kathy tries to find a date for Nikki at the bar. She finds a guy named Andre, and asks Andre to join them tomorrow night.

Brie and the family walk around in New York City, and J.J. and Brie talk about Kathy finding a boyfriend for Nikki. Kathy proposes that they lie about how they met Andre to Nikki, and to only tell the truth if Nikki thinks things do not add up.

Nikki meets with the family at a club. We are introduced to Brie and Nikki's step-sister Maya, who is also Johnny's daughter and is considering following Brie and Nikki's footsteps into a career in professional wrestling. Johnny asks Brie and Nikki to mentor Maya, which Nikki considers a huge honor.

In the limousine, Maya talks to Nikki about her family's history in the wrestling business, and while she wants to follow in their footsteps, she also has more passion and excitement for a modeling career. Nikki proposes jump-starting her modeling career with a Birdiebee photo shoot.

Brie talks to Kathy about getting breast implants once again as she goes to a cosmetic surgeon's office for a consultation. Kathy tells her to go into her consultation with an open mind. At the office, she learns that she can have fat from elsewhere in her body injected into her breasts so that she does not have to get implants, and that she should wait on this until after giving birth again if she wants to have a second child, or else her body will change again.

Brie and Nikki do a Birdiebee photo shoot with Maya.

J.J. and Nikki head to a restaurant with the rest of the family. Unbeknownst to Nikki, this is the set-up for a blind date with Andre, who shows up and meets Brie, Bryan and J.J. before meeting the rest of the family. Nikki knows immediately that everyone has set her up on a blind date. Brie and Nikki head to the restroom, and Nikki tells Brie that she knows what is going on. When they return, Nikki makes it known that she knows that Kathy set her up with Andre. Maya mentions her Birdiebee photo shoot, which Johnny had no prior knowledge of. Johnny is not exactly thrilled to hear about it this way, but Maya says she did not want to hurt her father's feeling and that she just wants to model. Bryan tells Maya that the door to wrestling is still open and that she should get into her passion, but she should at least tell her father, who is understandably behind Maya's decision. Kathy apologizes for trying to set Nikki up with an awkward blind date, and while Nikki admits there is no connection between her and Andre, Andre is brave enough to go along with everything.

Back in San Diego, California, Brie tells Bryan that she has gotten a phone call from WWE creative, and that they will have a mixed tag match at Hell In A Cell. Brie and Bryan then try to figure out how to juggle their work schedules with taking care of Birdie and giving her a stable environment for the next ten weeks.

Bonus clip: J.J. shows up in New York City.

Bonus clip: Maya sits in on a Birdiebee phot shoot.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for January 20, 2018

After last week's episode went off the air, The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) attack Dalton Castle and The Boys, and Matt Taven brags about it backstage before saying that if Ring of Honor won't give him an opportunity, he will take it.

Cheeseburger guests on commentary for the next match.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara). After the match, The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) show up and congratulate the Machine Gun, then tell them to enjoy the titles while they can as they will reclaim their "property" and there is nothing they can do about it.

Backstage, Shane Taylor is met by SoCal Uncensored ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels, "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky). They offer him a business proposition where he acts as a bodyguard against Bullet Club. He tells them that if they provide the check, he'll provide the muscle, and if the check doesn't clear, he will find them.

Kenny King said his mother told him to keep his head on a swivel. He didn't do that, and he lost the ROH World Television Championship at Final Battle and got beaten up two week by Brian Milonis as a result. He says that "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, The Beer City Bruiser and Milonis are crazy if they think he will not get back up after that, and that he will return to his golden throne.

Josh "The Goods" Woods admits that Jonathan Gresham came out on top last time, but this time, he is ready.

Jonathan Gresham beats Josh "The Goods" Woods with the same bridge pin that he used the last time they met in the ring.

It's time for Coleman's Pulpit. This week's guests are Coast 2 Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG). They confirm that if they lose one more match as a team, they will split up. They do not want to break up, but if they lose, they will have to start from the bottom; however, they will always have each other's back. Shaheem Ali says they cannot figure out what they are doing wrong, and admits the potential split is his idea. Coleman calls Shaheem Ali "the weakest link," but Shaheem Ali says they have put everything on the line, and this time will be no different. Either they win, or they split up. Coleman asks if they want to know who they will be facing next week, and they say yes. The team they will be facing is War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe). However, he has faith that they can pull out a win.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. He says he stands before the people no longer ROH Champion, and thought that if he stripped everything down when it came to Dalton Castle, all that would remain was a man. At Final Battle, however, Dalton Castle was not just a man, but the better man. He spent 13 years pining for the ROH World Championship, and tells Dalton to have his fun as he is guaranteed a rematch. Although he does not have the beautiful new ROH World Championship belt, he still has the official Ring of Honor Ring. Suddenly, The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) shows up, and Taven asks if he should feel bad for him when he has had everything handed to him on a silver platter due to being a Rhodes. He then says that when Rhodes showed up, he kissed ass and joined Bullet Club, and while they play their little game and have all the ROH officials fooled, he does not have him fooled, as he knows he is being passed over. He then says Cody has done him a favor by exposing himself, as he was given the title and every opportunity to prove himself, and a few months later, he failed. Taven says he will be remembered as nothing more than a "bleach blonde bitch," and is about to walk away when Cody stops him. He says he would love to have the last word, but his bleached blonde hair managed to get a bigger pop than Taven will ever get in his life. The crowd chants "Cody's hair," then Cody says there is one thing left to do: have Taven kiss the ring. Taven kisses the ring, then kicks him in the groin and shoves him to the mat.

We see a video package for Punishment Martinez.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Best Friends (Chuckie T and Trent Barretta) and the team of Titan and Dragon Lee in a three-way tag team match. After the match, SoCal Uncensored ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels, "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky) attacks The Young Bucks, then "Hangman" Adam Page chases them out of the ring with a steel chair to end the show.