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.
Jarett Diaz beats "The D-Man" Dan Parker after countering Tap The Sap with the Hail Mary.
Backstage, Samira interviews Marti Belle. Marti says she and Big Mama know each other very well, but it has never been more important than it is tonight, and that it would be great to beat her and become remembered as the best UWN Women's Champion.
We look back at "Main Evant" Evan Daniels vs. "Outlandish" Zicky Dice for the UWN Television Championship from Coastline Clash.
Backstage, Samira interviews Ray Jaz, who apparently has trouble finding a tag team partner via text message.
Chris Dickinson quickly beats Caleb Walsh via submission. (The match is Dickinson's first since 2022 following abuse allegations.)
We see another vignette for Keynote Kevin.
Drew Gulak beats Leo Sparrow by submission with the Gu-Lock after kicking the spinash out of Sparrow's hands.
Big Mama retains the UWN Women's Championship against Marti Belle.
After the show's end, Ray Jaz speaks with a potential tag team partner backstage, and states that he also wants to win some gold. It is the same man from the first episode who yelled at him backstage, and he accepts.
We hear from The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne, Kip Sabian), Toni Storm, "The Glamour" Mariah May and Samoa Joe at the start of tonight's show.
Samoa Joe beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne. Before the match, Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata show up as The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne, Kip Sabian) before standing in Samoa Joe's corner. At the end of the match, Christian and Sabian get on the ring apron only to get pulled down and beaten up by Hook and Shibata as Samoa Joe wins with the Muscle Buster.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Komander. After the match, Okada shakes Komander's hand, then attacks him from behind before leaving.
Backstage, "The Redwood" Big Bill throws a brick at Powerhouse Hobbs before brawling with him. Security eventually shows up to restore order.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Costco Guys (Big Boom AJ and Big Justice). All of a sudden, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly) shows up, and Adam Cole shows up to do a "Boom!" with AJ and Big Justice. Undisputed Kingdom gets five big booms.
Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beats Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker in a trios match. During the match, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) is seen mouthing off at Garcia at ringside. Both teams shake hands after the match.
Backstage, we hear from "Platinum" Max Caster. Caster says that both Anthony Bowens and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn have turned their backs on him in front of the whole world. He says the response has been overwhelmed and that he has realized that he is a survivor, then announces his open challenge series. He wants to see who can survive "The Best Wrestler Alive" and see who else is a survivor, because while there are some great wrestlers in the locker room, they cannot be him.
We see a vignette for Hologram in the form of computer code.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey). Dante says they cannot find Lio Rush or Action Andretti anywhere, and Darius says this is no surprise, saying that Lio became part of the group thanks to Dante and that while Action Andretti held it down when Dante was gone and almost got them to the trios titles when he returned, Lio left him high and dry when he was gone. Darius says he now has to clean the mess that Lio started up, and challenges Lio to a one-on-one match.
Tony Schiavone moderates a face-to-face meeting between "The Glamour" Mariah May and Toni Storm. Mariah shows up first, followed by Toni. Toni offers to shake Mariah's hand, but Mariah flatly refuses. Mariah says that when she looks at Toni, she sees nothing, and when she thinks of her, she feels nothing, and in the hearts of the fans, Toni is nothing. Mariah calls Toni a joke and a meme that the fans laugh at before forgetting about her, just like she knew they would, and admits she does not and has never cared about Toni, who she calls "the easiest, dumbest pawn" that she used to dominate the game, and if she has to remind her again at Grand Slam Australia, so be it, because as good as she feels right now, she will get off humiliating her in her hometown. Toni says that she is Mariah's biggest fan and that she has seen everything Mariah has done, and calls her "amazing" and "an inspiration," and says that one day, she wants to be just like her. Toni then hugs Mariah, who then slaps her. Mariah tells Schiavone to get out of the ring before hitting Toni with the Women's World Championship while two referees and two security guards tell her to stop. Mariah then spits on Toni, who then grabs the microphone as two more security guards tell Mariah to leave. Toni suddenly says that she has not forgotten, then removes hasks Mariah what makes her think that their dance is done. She says that she will feel every scar and drop of blood forever, but now, it is her moment in the sun. Toni says the hardest role one will ever play is one self as she strips down to her "Timeless" gimmick, and that the fans have witnessed the performance of a lifetime. She says Mariah may be "the woman from Hell," but she came from her womb, and she will shove her back up there and spit her out, for she is "Timeless" Toni Storm and she is going to "rip [her] tits off."
We see footage of Renee Paquette's interview with Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli for AEW Close Up on YouTube.
Brody King and Buddy Matthews - now known as the Hounds of Hell - beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Harley Cameron and The Costco Guys (Big Boom AJ and Big Justice). As Harley is about to sing, The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo) shows up, and Taya Valkyrie says that they are not going to listen to "a Tiktok family" and a wrestler going after the TBS Championship who cannot even win on TV. Purrazzo says she will win tonight's four-way match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Penelope Ford and Thunder Rosa. Rosa says Daily's Place is the heart of AEW and reminisces about the great matches that she had there, but Penelope says this is the present and that it is time that AEW saw the real star in her, and if she has to tear apart Thunder Rosa to show it, she will. Thunder Rosa takes this as a challenge, and Penelope Ford challenges her to a match and promises to put her in the ground and have something to reminisce about. Thunder Rosa sarcastically tells Penelope that she will make it very fun and very memorable.
Yuka Sakazaki beats "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, Serena Deeb and Queen Aminata in a four-way TBS Championship qualifier match. During the match, Harley Cameron shows up and makes the save for Yuka when Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie go for a double-team vertical suplex on her. Harley hits Taya with a step-up enzuigiri, but Purrazzo hits Harley with a pump kick. Purrazzo soon goes for the Fujiwara Arm Bar on Yuka, but Yuka reverses with a La Magistral Cradle to win.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Hounds of Hell (Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart). Buddy says that when they bark, they bark together. Suddenly, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up and laughs at Buddy before telling him "You bark like a bitch." Buddy immediately challenges Okada to a match for the Continental Championship, but Okada flips him off and says no. Buddy retorts "I guess you're the bitch, then." Okada says "I'm no bitch!" after The Hounds of Hell leave.
"The Redwood" Big Bill is in the ring. He says that if Powerhouse Hobbs wants to assault him in the parking lot, then tonight, he will make sure Hobbs gets locked up for what he did. Big Bill mocks Hobss talking about where Daily's Place was where it all began for him, then tells him to take his bum knee and get into the ring so he can finish it. Hobbs shows up and manhandles the security guards in front of him as well as the ones that show up afterwards, then gets in the ring and brawls with Big Bill. Big Bill kicks the hurt knee, then kicks Hobbs in the face before hitting him with his backpack on the stage. Inside the backpack is a several items, including a pair of handcuffs, bricsk and Hobbs' knee brace. Big Bill bloodies Hobbs' nose with several punches, then the two of them brawl in front of the crwod on the way to the announce table. Big Bill then hits Hobbs in the back with a metal folding chair before continuing to attack him with it on the way back to the stage. Big Bill then grabs the knee brace and mocks Hobbs before throwing it down and punching Hobbs some more. Bill then reas back with a brick before Hoobs kicks him in the groin, hitting him with several knees and belly-to-belly suplexing him off the stage and through a table.
We see footage of Don Callis and his family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Lance Archer) at Callis' mansion. Callis says that Kenny Omega is not the same man who faded away into the night a year ago and that this Kenny Omega is bloodthirsty and lacks empathy and will not stop until he spills his and the family's blood. He says that Omega's alliance with Will Ospreay must not be allowed. Brian Cage says there is five of them and only two of Omega and Ospreay, but Callis warns him not to sell Omega short and says a barely focused Omega won three world titles in three months. He also implies there is more than just the five of them.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship against "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata.
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is seen entering the building.
Rhea Ripley retains the Women's World Championship against Nia Jax.
Alundra Blayze aka Madusa is seen in the crowd with her WWF Women's Championship belt from the 1990s. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry is also seen in the crowd.
Jesse "The Body" Ventura guests on commentary for the next match. Comedian and WWE fan Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is seen in the crowd.
Bron Breakker retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus.
WWE Hall of Famers Ted DiBiase, Dory Funk Jr. and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan are seen in the crowd.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels heads to the ring to moderate the contract signing between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens for their Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble. After the commercial break, the ring is set up for the contract signing, and Shawn Michaels says it is good to be back home in San Antonio, Texas. He says he has one job tonight: to walk out with Cody and Owens' signatures. He says that General Manager Nick Aldis has sent in the closer, and that it is happening tonight. Owens is introduced first, followed by Cody. Shawn says that Cody and Owens have battered each other for months, and that as much as the fans have enjoyed it, he needs their signatures for their match. Cody signs the contract as soon as Shawn presents it. Owens looks the contract over, then brings up Cody mentioning him taking the easy way out before calling him a liar. He says he could have done that at Bash In Berlin, but he cared about their friendship more than Cody ever did. He then accuses Cody of doing the same thing when he left WWE before Cody tells him to shut up. He says that nobody cares about the past or what Owens has to say, and tells him to sign the contract. Owens says that once he signs the contract, he will make it official and he will shut everyone who says he is not the rightful champion up. He says that when he wins the title, everything Cody got when he came back is going to him. Shawn chalks this all up to jealousy, telling Owens that he just sounds jealous. Owens takes this as Shawn siding with Cody and says that Shawn quit when things got tough, and that he made the WWE Championship mean more than Shawn ever did. Owens says that he will give everyone a champion to be proud of, and says the only person losing their smile is Cody. He signs the contract, then the two WWE Championship belts are hung above the ring. Shawn wishes both men good luck, then shakes hands with Cody after Owens refuses. Owens then hits Cody with a cheap shot, and when he goes to attack Shawn, Cody makes the save, and Shawn hits Owens with Sweet Chin Music.
Before the next match, Jacob Fatu says Braun Strowman may be tough, but he has never been in the ring with someone like him and he is about to beat his ass from post to post on NBC from coast to coast.
Braun Strowman beats Jacob Fatu by disqualification after Fatu shoves the ref out of the ring to repeatedly hit Strowman with hip attacks in the corner. After the match, Fatu tosses a metal folding chair into the ring. The referee has to call for SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, referees and security to get in the ring only for security to get laid out. It is then revealed that Strowman is bleeding from the mouth. Jacob Fatu hits Braun Strowman with a moonsault in the middle of the ring, and Tama Tonga has to get in the ring to get Jacob Fatu to calm down. This leads to Fatu hitting Strowman with another moonsault, and Tonga has to get Jacob out of the ring as the fans chant for Jacob. Halfway down the ramp, Jacob gets back in the ring and hits yet another top rope moonsault on Strowman, and Tonga has to get him out of the ring again.
WWE Hall of Famers Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard are seen in the crowd.
We see footage of Triple H inviting iShowSpeed to stream at Royal Rumble.
Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship against "Main Event" Jey Uso.
Dustin Starr interviews AJ Francis at the announce desk. He calls Joe Hendry and Big John Dalton "a consequence of their own actions" for messing with him, then introduces his own "Million Dolla Championship" and proclaims "the biggest, baddest mane in Memphis." He says that Big John Dalton deserves nothing due to getting all his support from the fans, then Big John Dalton shows up and says Memphis Wrestling is his house before mentioning his 2024 accomplishments. After calling AJ Francis out for his actions at the Grind City Rumble, he challenges him to a match. Francis tells Big John Dalton he knows nothing about money, and tells him he is "too broke" to be Million Dolla Champion and to keep money on his mind before hitting him with the belt.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Morrow) after Barnabas shows up to call out "Reverend" Ash Taylor and after a woman in a leather mask made of faces shows up and snaps Jackson Crowley out of Sister Asa's trance.
We hear from Violent J, who says he is here to make Juggalo Championship Wrestling's presence known by bringing its Tag Team Champions - JP and Tommy Grayson - The Backseat Boys - to the ring for in-ring action next week.
We hear from Draco, who brags about crushing Gio Savage's championship dreams before declaring that their war has just begun. He says that Savage and the whole world will know why he is who he says he is.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts quickly retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championsip against Allister. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case at the announced desk. He says that Roberts cannot be controlled because he is angry and that the fans make his angry, and says that this is an example of what will happen to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. As the fans chant for GunShow, Roberts says the chants will only make things worse for him, then says that the Heritage Championship makes him the best in Memphis. He says that GunShow has him at Superbout, but it will not be sunshine and rainbows until then.
We hear from Big Nasty Phil and "Main Event" Bradley. Phil says that they will get a shot at the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships and they will destroy "[Violent J's] boys." Bradley says that they are "done with these clowns," then takes a drink of orange Faygo before spitting it out in a nearby trash can.
Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana Taylor calls the Championship Scramble Match for the Women's title was very competitive and that the other women in the match deserve their flowers as well, then Erica Torres shows up. Torres calls "Diarrhea Taylor" a crook and a shyster who paid off the referee and claims that the fans personally witnessed her be the first to jump on and pin C-Rex before Makkari Kandy and J. Webb show up. Makkari says she was also part of the pin and that she wants a title shot as well, then Xya Wolf shows up also wanting a title shot.
Next week: The Cobra Cup tournament begins with two Fatal 4-Way matches - a Blue Match and a Red Match. The winners of these matches will face off for the cup at Superbout.
We see footage of Joe Hendry with the fans at the WrestleCenter.
Erica Torres beats Makkari Kandy and Xya Wolfe by submission with a modified single leg crab on Makkari Kandy.
We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that there is a still heart left in Derrick King's body and that if there is to be a match, there must be no rules and only a pinfall. He tells Derrick King to bring everything he has, because he is going to kill him, pin him and get rid of him forever.
Big John Dalton beats AJ Francis with a schoolkid pin after K-Toomer shows up with a box of Cheez-its and starts throwing bags of Cheez-its to the fans.
Note: the matches here are in order of upload and are not indicative of when they appeared on the card.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce in the ring. Taylor says that wherever there is a Memphis ring, they will be there, then proceeds to give the fans a hard time for drinking alcohol, calling them "bastard drunks" and "damn heathens" for it. He then wants to know if a certain cowboy showed up so that he and Bruce can have a word with this "hillbilly, beer swilling cowboy."
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Brother Bruce after Bruce inadvertently nails Ash Taylor with a beer bottle. After the match, James Storm addresses a potential return to any wrestling show on television by saying there is no amount of money that could buy him time with his family, then says he is pretty proiud of who he is and where he comes from, as where he comes from still respects the American flag and kneels down for those who have given their lives for this country. He says that if the world could be a wrestling crowd, we could be alright, as there are people from all walks of life in the building and they are all here to get drunk and have a good time.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston. Gaston says everybody is here for his hot body and a couple of beers, and Sir Matthew says they will need two shots of Tennessee Thunder because the next match will be done quickly.
K-Toomer beats Lord Gaston after Sir Matthew gets on the top rope only for K-Toomer to slam Gaston into him and slam both men. Gaston has to be carried to the back afterwards.
Before the next match, Mike Anthony says everybody came to see him, and that "The Machine" Brian Cage has failed to realize that he has to step into the nightmare, because "The Genetic Nightmare" is loved by few, hated by many, dared by none and respected by all.
Jeff Timmons from 1990s boy band 98 Degrees is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Chris Bey beats Kevin Knight. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) attack ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) from behind and lay Ace Austin out. Chris Bey gets in the ring and fights both men, but falls victim to Grit Your Teeth.
We see another vignette for Ash By Elegance.
We hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he decides when it is time to talk and that he will talk next week. Rich Swann shows up, and when Swann asks what he is doing, Kazarian says he is taking his career in tohis own hands and suggests he do the same. Kazarian leaves, then AJ Francis shows up and mentions Swann's match at Joe Hendry on Xplosion and offers to be in his corner for the match, offering to help him get from the back of the plane to first class. Swann says he is good and leaves, but AJ Francis says "We'll see."
Dirty Dango and Oleg Prudius beat Dante King and Damian Drake, with Oleg Prudius doing almost all the work while Dango is on the phone up until the end of the match.
Backstage, we hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says that they were never pinned at Hard To Kill and that they are not going to wait in line. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and confronts Grizzled Young Veterans, and security has to keep ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) back. Santino puts both teams in a best two-out-of-three series in which the winning team is the TNA World Tag Team Champions, and the series begins next week.
Backstge, Gia Miller interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Shelley says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) are not the standard bearers of the company that they think they are, and Sabin tells everyone to pay attention when the three of them team up tonight. Okada says that tonight, TNA will feel "The Rainmaker."
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Trinity following a series of roll-ups and countering Starstruck into a stack-up pinfall attempt. After the match, The Shaw-Tourage (Jai Vidal and Savanna Evans) get in the ring and beat up both women, and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw shows up and hits both Trinity and Jordynne with the X from the recent Ultimate X match before nailing Trinity with the Denoument.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie says they have been the standard bearers for a long time and that there is a reason Moose is World Champion. Myers says they will go worldwide tonight when they beat Kazuchika Okada. Moose says that when a system works, you have no choice but to trust the system.
Backstage, we hear from "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. He says today is a good day and that there have been a lot of good days lately, and that TNA got its worldbeater when he beat Will Ospreay. Suddenly, Alan Angels shows up and wants Alexander on the first episode of his new show "The Sound Check." Alexander says he is busy, but changes his mind.
"The Most Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Zachary Wentz with the Zig Zag, now known as the "Danger Zone." After the match, Trey Miguel runs into the ring, but Nemeth hits him with the Danger Zone. Steve Maclin then runs into the ring and attacks Nemeth, but Nemeth counters KIA with the Danger Zone.
We see a vignette for Crazzy Steve, who says that Tommy Dreamer thought he was helping him only to hold him back. He says he did not need Dreamer's advice and that he will use the Digital Media Championship to carve a scar in the history of TNA Wrestling. He says that he has taken everything away from Dreamer, and that as far as he is concerned, he does not need to listen to anybody. Rhino shows up and says that if he does not like taking advice, he will give him some advice wheteher he likes it or not, and shoves him into a nearby crate. Crazzy Steve cannot help but laugh.
We hear from Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Rosemary says that at Hard To Kill, TNA was reborn, and so were they. Havok says that she had to go back to her roots in the undead wastleland and remind herself of who and what she really is. Rosemary says Courtney Rush and Jessicka had a purpose, but that purpose has been served, and from here on out, Decay will no longer play by the rules and they will do things their way.
MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) beat Dani Luna and Jody Threat. After the match, MK Ultra lays out Dani Luna with a double-team piledriver just like they did Jody Threat.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) in a six-man tag match.
At the end of the show, it is revealed that Mustafa Ali is coming to TNA.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Camaro Jackson and Anaya.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Laynie Luck.
Zak Knight beats Aaron Solo.
Griff Garrison and Cole Karter beat The Spanish Announce Project (Serpentico and Luther). After the match, Garrison and Karter continue to attack The Spanish Announce Project and unmask Serpentico, then walk off with Serpentico's mask.
"All Heart" Blake Christian and Willie Mack beat The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum).
Taya Valkyrie, Leila Grey, and Diamante beat Lady Frost, Trish Adora and Kiera Hogan in a six-woman tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch. Leyla says she and Rachael have been building chemistry in and out of the ring as they have been succeeding in the ring. She says that she feels great and confident regarding the ROH Women's Television Championship tournament, and both feel that the other have good chances in the tournament.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson and Jacked Jameson) in a six-man tag match.
Red Velvet beats Heather Reckless.
Backstage, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose is throwing Athena's gear in the trash when Lexy Nair confronts her. Nyla Rose reminds Lexy Nair exactly who she is dealing with and tells her that she is the minion overlord and that Lexy and Billie Starkz are now her minions whether they like it or not. She then has Lexy Nair grab the camera before putting the cameraman through the nearby table, then warns Billie Starkz to fall in line or fall down like Athena.
Billie Starkz beats Tootie Lynn.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Kody Lane.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jerry Lynn when Dalton Castle tries to break into a door to smash Johnny TV's face. Jerry Lynn has to hold Dalton back and slap him in the face before Johnny TV comes out of the room. Johnny says Dalton cannot have a match until he is "TV ready," then gets dragged away on a chain by Taya Valkyrie while doing the splits.
Abadon beats Robyn Renegade.
Jack Cartwheel beats Jon Cruz.
Action Andretti beats Anthony Henry.
Rocky "Azucar" Romeo beats Slim J, JD Drake and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods in a Four Corners Survival Match.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat Gravity and Gringo Loco in a ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match.
The Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) beat Action Andretti and "Absolute" Ricky Starks after Daniel Garcia hits Andretti with a bat shot behind referee Aubrey Edwards' back.
AEW pays tribute to Jay Briscoe.
Darby Allin retains the TNT Championship against Buddy Matthews. During the match, the lights go out, and Malakai Black and Brody King are on the ramp when they come back on. Ortiz shows up and hits Brody in the back with a Kendo stick, and Sting joins in on the attack with a baseball bat to Malakai. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin in the ring. Before Darby can say anything, Samoa Joe appears on the video screen and says that Darby stole the TNT Championship from him and that he will take everything from him. He says that the TNT Championship may feel comfortable and right around Darby, but he is coming back to take what is his and that he will not be usurped by Darby, and that Darby will learn that beating him for the title will be the greatest mistake of his life.
We hear from Adam Cole, who talks about being back in AEW for the first time in a long time and that he will sleep easy knowing that he is back in an AEW ring and that there is a new locker room for him to tangle with.
Before the next match, "All Ego" Ethan Page says that he has given the Twist of Fate back to Jeff Hardy as he complains about Jeff's music being played, then Stokely Hathaway has Isiah Kassidy give him his gold chain back.
Jungle Hook (Hook and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry) beat "All Ego" Ethan Page and Matt Hardy with a Snare Trap from Jungle Boy to Ethan Page after Hook keeps Matt Hardy from tagging in.
We see the "family therapy" between The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn). Austin say that "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn was never there for them and Colton says they should have been tag team champions with him, but Anthony Bowens says The Gunns could not hide their jealousy the second Billy gave them attention. Max Caster says that The Gunns cannot do what they do, but Colten Gunn says that they had to step in when Anthony Bowens was in a wheelchair. Billy Gunn butts in and says he gets all the points, but this needs to be resolved. Colten says that their faults as sons came from Billy's faults as a father, and when Billy asks The Gunns what they want, The Gunns make it clear that they want the tag team titles.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Page says that the more he looks forward, the more he cannot help but look back. He says he would like to try the impossible and knock out Jon Moxley. Wheeler Yuta shows up and says it will be impossible, then says that Jon Moxley will be cleared by next week, before challenging him to a match on Rampage for running his mouth so much about a man who is not medically cleared. Page asks Yuta what makes him think what happened to Moxley will not happen to him, then accepts.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats "The Machine" Brian Cage after countering a third powerbomb into a Sunset Flip stack-up pin. After the match, Cage hits Danielson with Weapon X, then MJF shows up, throws the ring bell off the timekeeper's table, shoves the timekeeper and hands Cage a chair. Cage wraps the chair around Danielson's left arm, then sends him arm-first into the ring post. Cage then gets Danielson in the ring, when MJF presses his foot against Danielson's arm before hitting Danielson with mounted punches. Cage then wraps a chair around Danielson's left arm again, and MJF is about to jump from the middle rope when Konosuke Takeshita runs in and fights Brian Cage. MJF retreats as Takeshita gets the upper hand.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Doc Samson and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. Samson says his shoulder is not looking good, but Danielson says he has wrestled 60 minutes with a separated shoulder and that nobody will stop him from wrestling. He says that fear is what is really behind MJF's mask, because MJF is afraid of being exposed and afraid of losing the AEW World Championship, then says that he will show that there is a fraud behind the mask and that he should be world champion.
Ruby Soho beats Toni Storm following the distraction from Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (It was announced this morning that Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. is injured, changing what was originally a triple threat match including Baker into a one-on-one match on the day of the show.)
Backstage, we hear from MJF. He says that unlike the fans, he has taste, and that while Konosuke Takeshita is talented, he is dumb enough to dance with the devil. He says Takeshita cannot handle his tempo and tells him to stay out of his business or face the consequences.He also says that while Bryan Danielson is obsessed with being the best, he is obsessed with being world champion, and that the world title is the only reason he gets out of bed as it makes his work worth it and the only thing that makes him feel whole. He says that Danielson wants to take from him because he does not have enough, then says tonight is the tip of the iceberg and that if Danielson continues, he will inflict mental pain upon him. MJF then says that he has hand-picked Danielson's next opponent: Timothy Thatcher.
We see a video package for Emi Sakura vs. Jamie Hayter in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match later this week on Rampage.
Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman guest on commentary for the next match.
On what would have been Jay Briscoe's 39th birthday, Mark Briscoe beats Jay Lethal in his AEW debut with a Jay Driller. After the match, the locker room empties out onto the stage for a standing ovation as Jay Lethal and Mark Briscoe embrace in the ring.
At the start of the show, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) talks about how they debuted in last year's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and won the whole thing, then they head to the ring for the next match after Nash Carter stops Wes Lee from touching the Dusty Cup.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) beat Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Zoey Stark talks with Io Shirai about her debut last year, but says she will not be able to compete in the women's Dusty Classic due to her injury and tells Shirai to find a new partner. Tiffany Stratton shows up and makes fun of what Zoey Stark is wearing, saying she got it off the clearance rack, then says Shirai will have time to find a new partner once she beats her tonight.
We hear from Cameron Grimes, who says that everyone will so who the bigger, tougher man is between him and Tony D'Angelo. He says he will drop D'Angelo off in Little Italy on the way to the North American Championship.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are seen entering the arena with tonight's musical guest OllieJayy.
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez) head to the ring. Escobar says that ever since Bron Breakker showed up, everyone has mocked him for his family and "his poor math skills" only to tell him how special he is and how big of a star he is right now and will become after they wrestle him. Escobar says he is a realist from the start because of his father, then says he and Bron Breakker come from similar upbringings and that Breakker's family does not impress him. Escobar then says he despises Bron Breakker for how fast he got her and how quickly he got his opportunities as well as for winning the NXT Championship before him. Suddenly, Bron Breakker shows up and says Escobar is a great Superstar who happens to be so insecure that he needs a group, then says his family taught him to handle business and tells Escobar to issue the challenge so he can accept it. Escobar tells Breakker he has a huge target on his back for someone who is alone and that things will be done on his time, and that when he is ready, Breakker will know. Legado del Fantasma then leave. Suddenly, Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde got a cheap shot, but Bron Breakker outsmarts and outpowers them.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Boa and Solo Sikoa.
Solo Sikoa beats Boa in a no-disqualification match after splashing Boa through a table.
We hear from Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) who says that their name stands for success. Walter then says his name is in honor of his grandfather, who introduced him to pro wrestling. He says it is time to leave the past behind and guide Imperium into the future with his own identity. Marcel Barthel says it is time for a new age, and Fabian Aichner says that it will be lead by Walter. Walter then announces that his name is now Gunther.
Duke Hudson beats Guru Raaj. After the match, Dante Chen shows up and says he will give Duke Hudson the respect Hudson did not give him last week, then says "Here I come" and runs at him, starting a brawl that referees have to stop. Hudson hits Chen with a chop block before running away.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell. Both of them are focused on their match and being champions, and Kay Lee Ray shows up and says there is a lot to being champion and that tonight, they will stake their claims to gold.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez). Wilde says Bron Breakker needs to find out what happens when one disrespects them, and Escobar says Bron Brakker made a big mistake and that Wilde and Mendoza will make him pay. Escobar says Bron Breakker will be facing them two-on-one unless he can find a friend, which is unlikely, and Elektra Lopez mentions Breakker saying he is the first to enter and last to leave. Escobar then says they will have to stay just a little bit longer.
Kay Lee Ray, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta beat Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) in a six-woman tag team match after Kay Lee Ray chases Mandy Rose to the back with her baseball bat.
We hear from Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. Enofe says that if they go all the way in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, they will ask out Mandy Rose, saying that nobody gave them a chance in the tournament. Enofe then says that Malik can ask out Mandy while he asks out Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. Malik mentions Enofe's Instagram, saying it can be a bad influence, and Enofe goes on to say it could be "toxic."
In backstage footage from earlier today, Cora Jade tries to persuade Raquel Gonzalez into teaming with her for the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but Raquel says she cannot trust her. Cora Jade then tries to hit Raquel Gonzalez with a cheap shot, but Raquel sees it coming and blocks it before telling Cora not to push her.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Von Wagner shows up and attacks Bodhi Hayward and Andre Chase while Robert Stone watches from the ring apron. Robert Stone then hands Von Wagner a suit jacket, which he puts on. Stone then says that Von Wagner has been reinstated and is under new management.
We hear from Grayson Waller, who says that LA Knight thought he had him dead to right, but his star is brighter than ever and that he has a new insurance policy. He then says he is waiting for Knight, but Sanga will be waiting for him first.
It is announced that Odyssey Jones has underwent surgery for a ruptured patella and that he will be out until at least this fall.
Io Shirai beats Tiffany Stratton.
We hear from Malcolm Bivens, who says Gunther's name should be "DUMBASS" and that this is the beginning of the end for Imperium (Gunther, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) when The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) win the Dusty Cup and Roderick Strong chops him down. He then says Ivy Nile will stretch Gunther from "here to [his] mother's house" before challenging Imperium to a six-man tag match. The Creed Brothers call Imperium "European pretty boys" and say that they will take them down whenever we want. Roderick Strong says that nobody is better than Diamond Mine.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams introduce OllieJayy, who performs "Make 'Em Fall" in the ring.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that Cameron Grimes' chirping stops when he busts his face open and that he will have a date with the North American Championship.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton complains to her father about her match on the phone when she meets Wendy Chu, who says everyone loses to Io Shirai. Stratton responds by smacking the drink out of her hand.
Cameron Grimes beats Tony D'Angelo to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship after Pete Dunne shows up and smashes D'Angelo's hand with a cricket bat.
Backstage, as Bron Breakker says that Santos Escobar is a numbers guy, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up and confront Breakker. Tommaso Ciampa shows up and stands alongside Bron Brakker, and Legado del Fantasma run away.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) and Daniel Garcia beat Pat Brink, Rayo and Kekoa with a Sharpshooter from Garcia to Rayo. After the match, Jeff Parker says their opponents got a taste, and Matt Lee says that Chris Jericho, Santana and Ortiz has got a little bit of a problem and that it is over for them.
Lance Archer beats Joe Keys, then clotheslines him after the match.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Janai Kai with a cross arm breaker.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance).
Penta el Zero Miedo beats Wheeler Yuta.
Before the next match, QT Marshall takes offense to the disrespect shown when Aaron Solo put his life on the line in the ring and won. He says he has a problem with not only the fans, but also with Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus), saying The Factory (Marshall, Solo, Nick Comoroto) were screwed out of the World Tag Team Championship Eliminator. Before he can say much else, Jurassic Express head to the ring.
Jungle Boy beats Nick Comoroto with the Snare Trap after Luchasaurus stops Aaron Solo's interference attempts. After the match, Jurrassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) double-team Aaron Solo.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. McIntyre says it feels good to be back, and thanks the fans for their get-well wishes before stating he is 100% right now and will be 100% on Sunday and proclaiming that COVID-19 will be beaten. McIntyre then focuses on Sunday's match, which he dedicates to those affected by COVID-19, saying he has not taken Goldberg lightly after first watching him rise to the top as a teenager. He says the last thing to go in a heavyweight fighter is power, but Goldberg is still the monster he once was. He says that Goldberg has started a new streak, but that he will be the one to break when he beats Goldberg to stay WWE Champion. Suddenly, The Miz and John Morrison show up. Miz says McIntyre vs. Goldberg will be WWE's "Kong vs. Goldberg," and Miz and Morrison says one of them, if not both of them, could end up injured by the end of the match and whoever is still standing will be a sitting duck as Miz cashes in to become WWE Champion. Suddenly, Goldberg shows up and says "You...me...Sunday...you're next," to McIntyre before he and McIntyre stare at Miz and Morrison, throw them into the ring and give them a Spear and a Claymore before continuing their staredown.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair, who says she can perform under pressure and takes things day by day, and says that it is one thing to say you are queen, it is another to be one. She says she is defending the tag team tiles and entering the Royal Rumble, and says that she knows how to defy the odds. As for her father "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, he is in a dark place and she knows Lacey Evans' intentions, and while it is one thing to have her last name, it is another to carry it, and tonight, she has "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.
Charlotte Flair beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler by disqualification after Nia Jax hits Charlotte Flair with a leg drop soon after the match begins. After the match, Nia and Shayna continue to attack Charlotte, then Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke run in and fight Nia and Shayna. As Charlotte joins in, Lacey Evans shows up to make the brawl three-on-three.
Charlotte Flair, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Nia Jax, Lacey Evans and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler by count-out after Shayna gets Charlotte in the ring but fails to get back into the ring in time...almost. The match is restarted by Adam Pearce during the commercial break.
Nia Jax, Lacey Evans and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Charlotte Flair, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke after Charlotte chases Lacey over the barricade and to the back.
In footage from last week, we hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that he does not want to be a reminder of reality for Kofi Kingston instead of an escape from reality. In footage from earlier today, Mustafa says Kofi's greatest moment came in the wake of his worst, and says that Kofi took everything away from him.
Xavier Woods beats Slapjack after T-Bar's distraction backfires. After the match, Woods gets blindsided with a big boot from T-Bar, and T-Bar and Mace hit Woods with a double choke slam. Mustafa Ali then sends Slapjack to get a steel chair, and Mustafa teases hitting Woods with the chair only to not do it, sit in the chair instead and demand a microphone. Mustafa tells Woods looks like a peasant despite wanting to be a king of the ring, and says he will show mercy upon him like a real king as he becomes Kofi Kingston's replacement in the men's Royal Rumble match.
Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with R-Truth, who says The Hurt Business is throwing him a surprise party in The VIP Lounge.
It is announced that Bad Bunny will perform "Booker T" live at Royal Rumble.
It's time for The VIP Lounge. MVP mentions tonight's Gauntlet Match, saying that while Matt Riddle might not be bright, he has luck on his side. Lashley says that you have to believe in someone else's belief in you, and says that despite holding the United States and Raw tag titles, The Hurt Business (MVP, Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) have just begun. As Shelton speaks, Cedric talks over him, then MVP is presented with a gold "THB" necklace. MVP is a loss for words, then Cedric and Shelton are about to argue when R-Truth shows up. As an angry MVP asks why Truth is here, R-Truth mentions the surprise party, but MVP says he is not on the list. R-Truth thinks "THB" means "Truth Happy Birthday" and not "The Hurt Business" and says he was promises twenty-four gold carrots, then Lashley admits he forgot about his birthday and makes it up for him with a gift that he has in the ring. Before R-Truth can get in the ring, a host of Superstars chase after Truth, and these Sueprstars get attacked by The Hurt Business. Suddenly, MVP is hit from behind with a Final Flash by Matt Riddle.
We look back on Edge's return in last year's Royal Rumble match as it is announced he will be here tonight.
Backstage, R-Truth talks with Adam Pearce when "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos show up. Styles says he would love to help Truth get in the Royal Rumble match, and Adam Pearce makes a match where if Truth wins, he can earn his way into the match. R-Truth then thinks "benevolent" is an astrology sign, saying he is a Capricorn before asking Omos if he is a Taurus.
It is announced that WWE Network will launch on Peacock in the United States on March 18th, and that more details will be soon to follow.
Sheamus beats John Morrison. After the match, Miz proposes Sheamus face him and Morrison in a two-on-one handicap match. Sheamus accepts.
The Miz and John Morrison beat Sheamus in a two-on-one handicap match.
Backstage, Lacey Evans gets some wrestling pointers from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up when Charlotte Flair shows up and asks Lacey to leave. Ric says he will always be himself, but Charlotte says she is the only one protecting him right now. She tells Ric that he is going from "legend" to "old man" as she confronts him for spending his money on everything but his family back in the day, and says that she is not the bad guy. As she leaves, she is sucker punched by Lacey.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats R-Truth with the Calf Crusher. (Had R-Truth won, he would have entered the men's Royal Rumble match.)
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that last week was so much fun before laughing at the burning of Randy Orton's face along with her invisible friend. She says she wanted to have fun with Asuka, but Asuka did not want to play nice. She then says that she did not want to play nice with Asuka either, and says that The Fiend taught her the track from last week along with some other things before saying she cannot wait for him to come back so she can thank him. As for tonight, she has the opportunity to win a shiny new toy, and just like last week, she does not feel like playing nice. She then says "Let me in" in Bray Wyatt's voice.
Matt Riddle beats The Hurt Business (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) in a Gauntlet Match to earn a shot at the WWE United States Championship. Shelton is eliminated after Cedric's interference attempt backfires, and when MVP tries to stop Shelton and Cedric from arguing, Riddle quickly beats him via submission. After the match, Bobby Lashley attacks Riddle from behind and puts him in the Hurt Lock.
It is announced that Peacock will be the new home of the WWE Network in the United States and that the Network will fold into Peacock in that region.
We hear from Edge, who says that if 2020 taught him anything, it is that you cannot sleep on tomorrow, for it is not guaranteed. He talks about how he went to bed ten years ago as World Heavyweight Champion only to forfeit the title within a week when his wrestling career was suddenly over. Edge also talks about how he told his mother he wanted to be a wrestler for her to respond "Just go do it," which he says was the jet fuel to get his dream back, then mentions Randy Orton tearing his triceps at Backlash. He says that one must fight, and with this in mind, he is entering the men's Royal Rumble match, and this time, the stakes are higher as the window closes for him more and more every day and he must take back what he never lost. Edge goes on to say that a world without dreamers is a much less magical place, and quotes Harrison Ford, saying "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" before saying he can.
Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka for the WWE Raw Women's Championship ends in a no-contest. Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship. During the match, Alexa Bliss is seen on a rocking horse. Later on in the match, Alexa transforms twice, first into a pre-Fiend "Goddess" state before undertaking a darker transformation. As Alexa locks in the Mandible Claw, Randy Orton suddenly shows up and hits Alexa with an RKO to end the show.
Raw Talk: Charlotte Flair gets honest about Lacey Evans.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Rush vs. PCO for the ROH World Championship at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Andrew Everett vs. Dragon Lee for the ROH World Television Championship at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Backstage, 2 Guys 1 Tag ("The Last Real Man" Silas Young and Josh "The Goods" Woods) argue over who gets to go through a narrow hallway first, and Woods almost runs into Quinn McKay in the process.
Vincent and Bateman beat The Wrestling Buddies (Michael Stevens and Sal Rinauro) in a television-exclusive match. During the match, Vincent speaks on the microphone, but the audio is removed due to Vincent making controversial statements.
Backstage, Nick Aldis says he was telling the truth when he said that anyone who gets in the ring with him becomes a bigger deal, and that it is not enough for "The Villain" Marty Scurll to have an incredible run and sign a big contract with ROH, but also to steal his spotlight and show him off. He says the gloves are off and they are not friends right now, and he will expose him as the fraud that he is, and if he wants a turf war, he's got it. He also says he has nothing against Rush, calling him "a means to an end" to getting his hands on Scurll for making the biggest mistake of his life.
Shane Taylor's promo from Saturday Night at Center Stage
Jonathan Gresham vs. Josh "The Goods" Woods at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Flamita, Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Kay Lee Ray beats Mia Yim in the pre-show after countering a roll-up with one of her own and grabbing the ropes at the last second.
Finn Balor beats Ilja Dragunov.
Cathy Kelly stands between the team of Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle and Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) at ringside. She announces that the winning team of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will earn a shot at the NXT UK tag team titles at NXT TakeOver: Portland. Gibson says he is surprised Dunne and Riddle have made it this far, and while they are talented performers, they have nothing going for them as far as tag team wrestling goes. He says that the Dusty Cup will be a big boost for them. Riddle says he has a smile across his face - as does Dunne, who is unperturbed - upon hearing the news of a tag team title shot, and Dunne says that Riddle will smoke Grizzled Young Veterans as they walk out with the Dusty Cup.
Jordan Devlin beats Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Travis Banks and Angel Garza in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the NXT Cruiserweight Champion! After the match, Jordan Devlin says he has proved what he has said all along: that he is the best and to never bet against "The Ace."
Mia Yim and Keith Lee are seen in the front row; meanwhile, Chelsea Green and Robert Stone are seen taking seats in the front row.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven). Both teams show respect after the match.
Mercedes Martinez and Dakota Kai are seen in the front row in separate seats, and Dakota is attacked from behind by Tegan Nox. Security and referees have to hold both women back.
Bianca Belair is seen in the front row.
Rhea Ripley retains the NXT Women's Championship against Toni Storm. After the match, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair have a staredown across ringside.
We see footage from backstage from moments ago where Johnny Gargano is attacked by Finn Balor during an interview. Officials and NXT UK Superstars keep Finn Balor away from Gargano.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). During the match, Wolfe is helped out of the ring and to the back by medical staff after being rocked by a double-team attack.
The eight participants of the PP3 Tournament are introduced in the ring before the first match.
Jordan Clearwater beats Ryan Kidd with a schoolkid pin to advance to the semi-finals of the PP3 Tournament. After the match, John Roberts interviews Clearwater, who says that he was given a second chance and did not squander. He says he has made the most of it and is now in the semi-finals. He says he is not stopping until he has the PP3 Cup in his hands, because he is "The Golden Boy" and he has the Midas touch.
Anthony Idol beats Zicky Dice to advance to the semi-finals of the PP3 Tournament.
Adrian Quest beats Johnny Yuma as Ray Rosas and Andy Brown watch from the stage during the match.
Tomaste guests on commentary for the next match.
The Friendship Farm (Super Beetle and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beats The Classic Connection (Buddy Royal and Levi Shapiro) follow some miscommunication within The Classic Connection. After the match, Shapiro shoves Royal as he yells at him. Royal walks away from Shapiro, who grabs Royal and punches him before putting him in the claw. Referees and officials have to pull Shapiro off of Royal.
Rich Swann beats El Hijo del Vikingo. After the match, oVe shows up. Sami Callihan congratulates Swann on his win, and mentions that outside of the ring, the two of them are friends and that Swann is like a little brother to him. Callihan offers the oVe shirt - and a place in the oVe family - to Rich Swann once again. Swann tries to walk away, but Callihan says all of this was possible because he saved him. He says that if it weren't for him, Swann would be dead on the side of the road in Baltimore, Maryland and he would not even be able to take care of his family, whom Callihan mentions by name, angering Swann. Callihan tells Swann that oVe is his real family, and tells him to step up and join them. Swann says the shirt is the right size, but it is not the right fit. He shoves the shirt back at Callihan, then walks away as Callihan tells him to think about it.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross, who says he always feels highly homicidal, and tonight is the night that Johnny Impact's legacy dies and his begins, as he gets stronger while Johnny gets weaker. He says that Johnny doesn't know how to hurt him, and that he will choke him out fast. Moose says that "The Machine" Brian Cage won't be here tonight due to problems with customs officials, then Kross tells Johnny to bring a neck brace.
Brace For Impact premieres on Twitch at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central on February 2nd!
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Jordynne Grace, who says she and Kiera Hogan have trained hard for Allie and Su Yung. Kiera says Allie is a shell of what she used to be, and that they will be prepared for anything they throw at them. Before Kiera can say anything about Rosemary, a message pops up on the screen saying "The darkness will take you. This is not your fight."
Taya Valkyrie beats Keyra by submission. After the match, Josh Mathews interviews Taya, who is happy to be back in Mexico, which has a special place in her heart as it made her who she is today. She says that Homecoming was supposed to be a special night for her and Johnny Impact, but Killer Kross ruined it. She says that Kross will get his, and says that Tessa Blanchard had her suspension coming. Taya tells Tessa that when she comes back, she will be waiting not just for her, but for everyone else in the back.
Backstage, Rich Swann says what Sami Callihan said is true, but that there is a whole lot more to the story.
We hear from The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), who talk about their matches tonight before Zachary Wentz suddenly starts speaking in Spanish about their match with the Desi Hit Squad. Subtitles show up as he does this, breaking the fourth wall.
We see footage of "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux working out in the gym before eating a banana. It is then announced that Scarlett's televised in-ring debut will take place in three weeks.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh).
Melissa Santos interviews Johnny Impact, who says that seeing Taya return made him think about how much of a tough woman she is as well as how badly he wants to get his hands on Killer Kross for putting her in the hospital. He says that Kross is skilled, but all people will remember about his is how much of a piece of garbage he is. Right now, he is focused on Kross, and if Moose will be at ringside, that means he won't be hiding during the match. Tonight, he will take a piece of garbage to the Slamtown dump.
At The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) clubhouse, Konnan tells Santana that his remarks towards The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) has the potential to get him in trouble, and that he has two new guys - Taurus and Daga - who he wants to put in action on both teams in six-man action next week.
Trey Miguel beats Ethan Page.
Backstage, Eli Drake meets with Eddie Edwards. He says that he may have touched a nerve, but in three weeks, they are on the same side in Team Impact vs. Team AAA, and wants the old Eddie. Eddie says he does not appreciate what Eli is doing. Eli tells him that he has set up a tag team match with the two of them against The Rascalz for next week, and tells him to leave the Kendo stick at home.
Next week: The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Taurus vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and Daga! Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan vs. Su Yung and Allie! Psycho Clown vs. Fallah Bahh!
Killer Kross vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship ends with "The Machine" Brian Cage showing up and attacking both men. Johnny Impact retains the Impact World Championship. After the match, Cage and Johnny fend off Kross and Moose, then go at it with each other. Kross and Moose jump back in to make it a tag team brawl, but Johnny and Cage get the upper hand before having a stare down to end the show.
"Reborn" Matt Sydal beats Ethan Carter III in a match with no judges and no rounds to become the Impact Grand Champion!
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris) beating Triple X (Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper) in Six Sides of Steel to force Triple X to break up for good at Turning Point 2004.
Laurel Van Ness retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Allie. During the match, Laurel Van Ness elbows Allie into the referee, temporarily knocking the referee down so that she can hit Allie with the Knockouts Championship.
Moose beats Lashley after Moose sends him into KM, who is standing on the apron. Dan Lambert leaps into the ring just before the pinfall, and he is confronted by Moose before Lashley pulls him out. Afterwards, Dan Lambert yells at Lashley, saying the loss is his fault even as KM was trying to help. Lashley hits KM with a Spear when he stands behind him, then tosses Dan Lambert into the ring. Moose sets up a table that was pulled out from underneath the ring and sets it up in the corner, and Lashley Spears Lambert through the table. Jon Hartman, who is still wearing bandages and a neck break from all his previous beatings at the hands of Moose, gets beat up again, this time by Moose and Lashleyu. Lashley and Moose then shake hands.
The Pluto TV rewind of the week is Samoa Joe beating AJ Styles for the TNA X Division Championship.
In Tokyo, Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH, Taiji Ishimori retains the Impact X Division Championship against Andrew Everett. Everett raises Ishimori's hand after the match.
Eli Drake retains the Impact Global Championship against Johnny Impact and Alberto El Patron in Six Sides of Steel after Chris Adonis catches Johnny Impact on the way down, keeping Johnny's feet from touching the floor before Eli Drake's can.
Ember Moon beats Liv Morgan. Both women show respect after the match.
Andrade "Cien" Almas says Roderick Strong should be worried because he will kick him in his face. Roddy shows up, saying he's not hard to find and dares him to do it right now. Almas walks away, but runs back and attacks him.
No Way Jose beats Kona Reeves. After the match, No Way Jose is about to be interviewed when "The Drifter" Elias Samson and plays his guitar. Jose isn't having any of this, and tells him that his song sucks and that he needs to drift away. Samson runs to the apron only to be punched off, and he backs off.
We see an interview from last week, where "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says Eric Young never travels alone. He dares Young to bring the rest of SAnitY with him (Alexander Wulfe, Nikki Cross, and Big Damo, who is now renamed Killian Dain) to NXT TakeOver: San Antonio.
Eric Young beats Chris Atkins. After the match, Eric Young says "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger made his choice and that it was the wrong one. Killian Dain - formerly Big Damo - makes an example out of Atkins by hitting him with a running senton.
Earlier this week, Shane Thorne was forced to undergo surgery for a torn ACL and a lateral meniscus tear, and will be out for seven to nine months.
General Manager William Regal brings out Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Nikki Cross and Asuka. Peyton and Billie show up first, and say they run the NXT Women's Division and will prove it at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. They've done damage to Asuka, and say Nikki Cross is simply crazy before proclaiming that one of them will win the NXT Women's Championship. Nikki Cross shows up, followed by Asuka. Asuka runs in and chases Billie and Peyton away before staring down with Nikki Cross, but Billie and Peyton rush into the ring and attack them. Asuka and Nikki Cross come out on top, then they stare down again. Security shows up, but Asuka and Nikki Cross both fight security off before Asuka nails Nikki with a roundhouse kick and fighting security again. Nikki Cross takes down Asuka - and all the security guys who try to drag Asuka out of the ring - with a high flying cross body from the top rope to end the show.
Nikki and John Cena have dinner on the town. Nikki is no longer wearing her neck brace, and is looking forward to her doctor's appointment and final CAT scan on her neck.
Renee, Lana, Dana Brooke, Eva Marie and Maryse. Lana wants to get an elephant for her wedding, but Maryse tells her about the abuse elephants have to go through for people's entertainment.
Trinity and Jon Uso talk about the incoming draft extension, and Trinity wonders what will happen if they're put on different brands.
Maryse and Mike mentions Lana wanting elephants at her wedding. She likes Rusev and Lana, but doesn't want to contribute to animal abuse. Mike says that if Maryse isn't going, he's not going.
Renee Young is heading home to Toronto with Dean, and is concerned about what her family will think of Dean. Natalya tells her to try to find a happy medium between "Prince William and The Sasquatch."
Trinity does an interviews backstage involving the incoming brand extension, and she knows it will affect her career and her love life. She is nervous.
Renee and Dean head out of the arena. Dean questions the possibility of moving to Canada as well as what Renee's mom will think of her when he woos her away.
Nikki has her final CAT scan.
Renee Young is waiting for her mom to show up, and tells Dean Ambrose to freshen up his appearance, fearing that her mom will think he's a hobo. Renee's mom Carol shows up, and Dean answers the door as Renee puts on make-up. The three of them have a drink at the patio, and Dean and Carol hit it off quickly. and we find out that Carol has had surgery on her ankle and that her foot is swelling.
Nikki nervously awaits the results of her final CAT scan. She finds out that her neck is finally getting better and that she will soon be medically cleared to wrestle again.
Lana is looking at a video of how elephants are treated when used for people's entertainment as she sits by the pool, and feels bad. She just wishes Maryse wasn't so "mean." She then gets in the pool with Rusev and mentions that she has bought a flower arc, and Rusev wonders why the flowers are so expensive.
Nikki meets up with Nattie, and mentions that she is coming back soon.
Renee, Dean, and Renee's family have a meal out at a restaurant. A random person pops out of the bushes and steals Renee's hat, and Dean chases after him. Renee goes after Dean to make sure he doesn't kill him. Dean confronts the guy and his friend, who both happen to be a tad drunk and want to be on TV. Dean threatens to beat them up, and tells them to apologize. Renee confronts Dean for this, and Renee becomes worried about what they think of Dean more than ever. At this point, Renee just wants to go home, but the rest of the family doesn't seem that concerned.
Nikki Bella meets with Head Athletic Trainer Brian Duncan at the NXT Performance Center to see if she's in ring shape.
Renee's family meets Dean at a bar, then they all head home. Dean teases playing "Human Frogger" at a nearby crosswalk.
Nikki, Brie, Bryan and J.J. meet Lana and Rusev in Malibu. They all find out that Rusev has rented an orange Lambourghini, and Lana is a bit upset because Rusev wouldn't even buy a wedding gift for her.
Renee, Carol and Dean head to a bar. Renee feels Dean needs to reign in the craziness and eccentricity a little bit. When Renee and Carol go shopping while Dean waits outside - and acts as eccentric as ever - Carol thinks Renee isn't letting Dean be himself when she says he's being a bit eccentric and crazy and that Carol is egging him on, and says the hat episode was noble and proof that Renee couldn't find a better guy.
Lana and Nikki talk about Rusev. Nikki tells Lana that she has a lot to figure out concerning the wedding in 24 hours.
Renee apologizes to Dean for unintentionally being too controlling of his behavior. The family has some fun at the patio.
Everyone heads to Malibu and Lana and Rusev's rehearsal dinner.
Nattie, Renee, Dean, Jon Uso and Trinity joins the rest of the gang in Malibu. Rusev tries to understand the belief that you can't see the bride until the wedding takes place. Nattie is worried about the brand extension and how it will affect everyone being able to get together.
Brie tells Lana that her wedding only happens once, and that she can be as selfish as she wants for it. She gets some small metal elephants as a gift, and is reminded of how she wanted to give Rusev an elephant when he couldn't even give her a gift himself. Lana feels disappointed.
The wedding of Rusev and Lana happens. She finds out that Rusev got her the flower arch that she wanted, and even though Lana loves her last name, she takes Rusev's. Both Lana and Rusev exchange vows and kiss. Everyone plays carnival games after the wedding due to the circus theme, and there is an elephant there - but it's a statue, not the real thing, much to the relief of Maryse and Mike, who both show up after all. At the dinner, Rusev and Lana cut the cake. Nikki gets an e-mail that she was definitely not looking forward to, and shows it to Brie. Nikki finds out that she cannot participate in the brand extension, and shares the rest of the news with everyone else. Bryan and Brie remind her that she probably wouldn't be comfortable going back to a full-time schedule right now, and Brie reminds her not to stop training.
At the dance, Lana is happy and grateful not only to be married, but also to be friends with the rest of the women's division.
Everyone awaits their fate on the day of the WWE Draft, and everyone is worried about their future within the company.
Nikki heads to the NXT Performance Center to get back in ring shape after about a year on the shape. Although she's not on TV quite yet, she's getting back in the ring and nobody can stop her.
During the WWE Draft, everyone wonders whether they will go to Raw or SmackDown. Paige wonders if she will be on a brand at all. The show ends before the first pick is mentioned.
Total Divas returns April 19th.
Bonus clip: Lana and Rusev train before their wedding day, and the question of whether Lana will take Rusev's last name comes up.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon start off tonight's show. Vince claims that his family has officially broken Roman Reigns in half, and that when the McMahon family does that to someone, they stay that way. Vince then makes a confession: he enjoys watching the miseries and misfortunes of others (which we've known all along). Stephanie says she had us eating from the palm of her hands, as Triple H surprised everyone last night and that nobody can hold a candle to him. She then introduces Triple H, who shows up in the suit and tie while wearing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Triple H calls Roman Reigns one of the most awesome athletes he's seen, but he's not as good as him. He says that Roman is cocky and disrespectful towards Vince, and says Vince might as well be God, and that he will be damned if Roman Reigns disrespects him. He then makes it clear that he's not done yet and that his time has not yet passed, and that he wants to and will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion for as long as the locker room learns some respect. He says that Roman Reigns doesn't deserve the title. Triple H, Stephanie and Vince decide to tighten the iron fist, as everyone in a match tonight during this "action packed Raw" will be evaluated as an opponent for Triple H at Fastlane will be determined.
Flo Rida is in the audience tonight.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
Jojo interviews Roman Reigns, who has just arrived. Roman isn't impressed with Vince McMahon's words at the top of the show, and he's sticking around to hear the huge announcement for later on.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are here, and their focus is suddenly squared on Flo Rida. Heath tells Flo Rida to sit there and not make him mad after what happened in their last encounter, but Bo Dallas challenges him to get into the ring and face the four of them. Slater then proposes a rap battle between Flo Rida...and Bo Rida. Flo Rida easily wins it...by sicking The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) on them.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) with some help from Flo Rida.
When Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, Chris Jericho shows up and gives him a warm welcome to WWE.
It is announced that Nikki Bella is undergoing career-threatening neck surgery.
AJ Styles narrowly beats Chris Jericho in his Raw debut. After the match, AJ Styles extends his hand. Chris Jericho grabs on, but doesn't let go as AJ moves away, and they stare down. Then, Jericho walks away.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch ends with Charlotte attacking them both.
Goldust is listening to R-Truth's music when Truth shows. Goldust is looking for a new partner, but R-Truth says he's married and doesn't swing that way. Goldust says he's looking for a new tag team partner as Truth walks away.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel!
Bray Wyatt beats Kane. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) attack Kane.
The Miz is revealed to be in the limo...but it's The Rock that arrives in a pick-up truck. The Rock tells The Miz to park his truck, chats with Wale and Rick Ross, makes Big Show regret he didn't win the Royal Rumble in 2000 and not star in movies, and then meets up with Lana and Rusev. After high-fiving Pat Patterson, he finally heads to the gorilla position and goes through the curtains to hit the ring. The Rock is ready for WrestleMania 32, as is everyone else, then chats a bit with some guys in the front row dressed as Hulk Hogan, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Undertaker as well as someone with a replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and make fun of his family on the roster before talking about all the gold they have, as even Francesca II is made out of gold. They then make fun of The Rock. The Rock then makes fun of them, then tells them to get in the ring with them, but they refuse, and The Rock brings out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). All three of them immediately go to town on The New Day to close it out.
Paige and Natalya beat Brie Bella and Alicia Fox.
The Boys and Girls Club and WWE team up for the B.A. Star Initiative in Miami.
As The Miz talks about how he is tired of being interrupted when he is interrupted by Kalisto's entrance.
Kalisto beats The Miz.
Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose beat The League of Nations (Rusev and Sheamus). After the match, Ambrose and Reigns get revenge for what happened in the Royal Rumble by putting Rusev through the commentary table. Stephanie McMahon shows up, and announces that the main event at Fastlane is Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner facing Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32.
