Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 24, 2022

Reverend Ash Taylor heads to a podium between the announce desk and the ring to hold a sermon. Before talking about the holiday, he talks about the disrespect he received at Starrs of Tomorrow. He says he expected more from the fans, but instead, he received garbage and trash. Nevertheless, he has decided to forgive the fans before leading them in prayer, then Tommy Dreamer shows up. Taylor takes exception to this, and says he is "a sinner" and "a no-good" heathen while poking his chest after saying that he has followed Dreamer's career. Dreamer tries to talk some sense into Taylor, then punches him in the face, sends him into the ring post, hits him with a trash can and chops him in the chest. He then grabs him by the scarf and throws him into the wall, then tells Taylor that when he insults the great people of Memphis, he has to come out here, as he grew up watching Memphis wrestling. Dreamer then praises not only the Lord, but also the world of professional wrestling and the fact that he helped sell out another house in the city before welcoming everyone to the show. Dreamer then offers to be in the main event, to which Dustin Starr agrees, then says it is a pleasure to see everyone in Memphis except for Reverend Ash Taylor.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Jason Genesis despite the distractions and interference from Goddess. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Michaels says he has done his part and signed the contract, and sooner or later, Mike Anthony will sign it and get the GunShow.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it started when Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington was a tag team, which did not sit well with Roberts. Justin Case then says that when he came along, it was not about the wins and losses, but about respect, and after taking Washington's title and hair, they now want Zay Washington's dignity in a hair vs. hair match. Aaron Roberts says he has not forgotten about Tim Bosby, as he has benefitted from his and Justin Case's actions, then says he can either hand him the Internet Championship that he says he is too big for, or he can take it from him.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts vs. Tim Bosby ends in a no-contest after Zay Washington rushes into the ring and takes out Roberts before he can hit Bosby with the Problem Bomb. Afterwards, Zay Washington says they can have the hair vs. hair match right now, but Justin Case and Aaron Roberts retreat.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King at the announce desk. After Derrick King wishes everyone a happy holidays, Santa Claus shows up and gifts Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King with the Memphis Trios Championship rings, with the third going to Big John Dalton. Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders are both glad to have the championship rings.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells Van Viciouss and Colton Cage to win the #1 contender's match and beat Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King, and Colton Cage that he and Van Viciouss will take it one step further and win at Grind City Rumble.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris), who asks the fans if they thought they would get through Christmas without them, then bring out Santa Claus and say that they have taken care of his presents and that they will take care of him.

Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn at the announce desk. Brad Skimahorn says he beat Uncle Mikey last week, then says he disagrees with Tommy Dreamer and says the Memphis fans are disrespectful because they chant for Mikey and not him. He says there is no making up between him and Uncle Mikey when he beat Mikey and proved he is main event material, and says that he will beat Tommy Dreamer in the main event today.

Tommy Dreamer beats Brad Skimahorn in a hardcore Christmas match with help from Uncle Mikey. Dreamer beats Brad Skimahorn by hitting the Dreamer Driver into a barbed wire Christmas tree. Marty Elias is the referee for this match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 19, 2022

Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon, Mr. Chris) The Hot Shots (Coach Justin Klein, Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews The Nightmare Posse. Simon says The Posse have found Mike Anthony, and Mike Anthony says he won the first tournament and that he will win the second. He then says that while he is Memphis Heritage Champion, his hunt is for Brett Michaels, and he will take on him and anyone dumb enough to take him on.

We hear from Zay Washington, who chalks up Aaron Roberts turning on him to nothing but jealousy, then says jealousy is an ugly disease and that Roberts will find that out next week.

"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Jason Genesis with the Sharpshooter. after Maddie the American Baddie stops Goddess from grabbing Genesis' hands and putting her in the Sharpshooter as Trace Lee Hunt does the same to Jason Genesis.

Tim Bosby beats Adam Priest. After the match, Tim Bosby refuses to shake Adam Priest's hand.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, "Casasnova" Colton Cage, Van Vicious, Diana Taylor). Jimmy Blaylock says he cannot wait for the trios tournament, because he has the best and they will demolish anyone in their way. We then hear from Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Mackenzie Morgan, Ray Ray Sanders). Mackenzie Morgan says she is ready for Diana Taylor, and Ray Ray Sanders says he is tired of what The Hollywood Clique has been doing to him.

Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Mackenzie Morgan, Ray Ray Sanders) beat The Hollywood Clique ("Casasnova" Colton Cage, Van Vicious, Diana Taylor) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 8, 2022

It is announced that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has been suspended from Memphis Wrestling and that more details will be mentioned later.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. He says that The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) may have taken out "Big Swole" Justin Cole, but they should have taken him out first. He says that Justin Cole is doing okay, then tells The Posse that he knows that they are in the building and calls them out, saying that he will take care of them and that he will come for them before the day is through.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Trace Lee Hunt, who says that while he does not have a problem losing, he has a problem with losing to someone who uses a female as a weapon like Jason Genesis. He challenges Jason Genesis to a rematch, and says he has someone who will take Goddess out if she even so much as look at him wrong and make the match one-on-one.

"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Jason Genesis after a blonde woman shows up and confronts Goddess for continuously getting physically involved in the match.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Ray Sanders, who admits he has gotten himself into trouble and has made some bad decisions, and next week, he will address the fans.

We see some camera footage of someone running through a forest in the dark while breathing heavily. Suddenly, growling is heard, and the camera looks at the moon before we hear a wolf's howl.

Dustin Starr interviews Zay Washington at the announce desk. Washington says he has been asking for answers for the last few weeks regarding Roberts' mystery manager, then mentions that Aaron Roberts weaseled his way out of a loss twice before challenging Roberts to another fight. Roberts shows up, and a match starts.

Zay Washington beats Aaron Roberts by disqualification after the mystery man from Dyer County Clash shows up and distracts Washington before Roberts hits Washington with a chain around his fist. After the match, Aaron Roberts continues to attack Zay Washington, and when head of security Big Dan and a member of security shows up, Roberts backhands Big Dan and slams Washington onto Big Dan before hitting both Big Dan and Washington with a Vader Bomb in the corner. After the commercial break, medical staff from LifeTech show up to fit Big Dan with a neck brace and place him on a stretcher.

In footage from before the show, Dustin Starr introduces Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo thanks the fans for supporting independent wrestling and thanks Memphis Wrestling having him today to watch all the young talent, and says that he is all about giving back and spreading the knowledge that has been taught to him. Dustin Starr also asks the fans if they want to see Chavo in action, then says that the announcement will come soon.

We see footage of Big Dan being taken to an ambulance outside of the WrestleCenter.

Gio Savage beats Cameron Cole.

We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that big things are happening and that he is the biggest thing. He says he does not duck anyone and knows that "All Day" Will Allday wants his title, but he has heard that a "premier athlete" is coming to Memphis. He says that he is the premier athlete and that nobody can touch him, then says that he and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese have a problem and that will make sure that Nese respects the pecking order.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and calls out The Posse again, saying he is here for a fight and not a match. The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) run out almost immediately afterwards and blindsides GunShow, but "Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up and evens the numbers game. Both teams brawl, and The Posse soon retreat despite what looks like a spike in Simon's hand. They approach the ring again, but step away when Brett Michaels advances. The Posse retreat from the ring after this.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 24, 2022

Before the match, Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) is seen making their way to the WrestleCenter.

"Mr. All Day" Will Allday beats "Casanova" Colton Cage. On the subject of Teddy Long's new talent initiative and the big plans he has for him, Allday says that he wanted to face Colton Cage - whom he gives props to for putting up a fight and for also winning the recent battle royal - so he could earn his spot, then says that this was a #1 contender's match, and that next time he is in Memphis, Mike Anthony had better watch out.

In footage from earlier today, Aaron Roberts is on the phone with someone. He asks the person on the other end when they are coming to Memphis, then pushes the cameraman out of the way.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Austin Lane, who says that he has gotten done talking with Teddy Long and that next week, he will have a match against Matt Williams in a bullrope match. He says there is no more running for Matt and that it is in on.

The L.A. Husters (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) by count-out after they find out from Dustin Starr that their vehicle is in the middle of the parking lot with all the doors open, as if it were broken into. When Memphis Muscle investigate, Justin Cole is hit in the back with a sledgehammer by Simon. Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

We see some more interview footage from Dyer Country Clash at the Dyer County Fair.

Jason Genesis beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt after Goddess trips Trace Lee Hunt off the top rope as Genesis distracts the referee.

We hear from "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop, who thanks the fans for embracing him in the WrestleCenter and announces that he will back soon. He tells the fans to enjoy Memphis Wrestling and to get ready, because here comes trouble.

Teddy Long guests on commentary for the next match.

Derrick King beats Van Viciouss with Ray Sanders as the referee. As per pre-match stipulation, Derrick King is free from The Hollywood Clique. Despite numerous distractions by Van Viciouss, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and one of The Hollywood Clique's bodyguards, and despite very briefly hesitating at the end of the three-count, Ray Sanders calls the match down the middle and awards the win to Derrick King. (As per pre-match stipulation, had Ray Sanders not called the match down the middle, he would have been fired from Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Ray Sanders is twice seen kneeling down in the corner as if to wonder what will happen next.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 27, 2022

Maria Starr returns to commentary for the first time in weeks.

Dustin Starr interviews Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says it felt pretty good to put someone through a table for a change, and Justin Cole says he was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was glad to help Brett out. Justin Cole then asks Brett Michaels to help him out one more time, as he wants a match with The Posse for the Memphis Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) shows up. Simon says that if Memphis Muscle puts their hands on them, it will be the last thing they ever do, but Brett Michaels asks The Posse what they can do to him that hasn't been done to him already. Security and officials have to separate both teams.

We hear from Zay Washington, who calls Aaron Roberts out for stabbing him in the back after he won the Internet title and for not returning any texts or calls. He says that winning the title is cool, but it was cooler with Aaron Roberts at his side. Washington then says he will get answers when he sees Roberts again.

Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Austin Lane, "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt and Gio Savage beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss, "Casanova" Colton Cage, Derrick King) with a schoolkid pin from Austin Lane to Van Viciouss when "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tosses his cane to Derrick King, who then tosses it back to Blaylock when the referee sees it. After Derrick King says he did what he asked and that Van Viciouss lost again, Blaylock mentions the fan that attacked him last week, saying she had "obesity" disease, then we find out that the two bodyguards for the Clique are named Jake and Elwood (an obvious Blues Brothers reference). Blaylock pays Elwood for saving him last week, then Dustin Starr announces that, as per the Championship Committee, Ray Sanders is no longer a referee for The Hollywood Clique. Dustin Starr then gives Diana Taylor an ultimatum: relinquish the Memphis Women's title, or defend it in two weeks against Cassandra Golden and Nyxx. Blaylock says she will defend it, then says he is mad and that things will change around here.

K-Toomer shows up unexpectedly and says the fans have no idea what exactly is going to happen today, then says he will beat "the sugar honey iced tea" out of Big Kon, then says that they will fight and that they might as well go right now. Big Kon suddenly attacks K-Toomer from behind. A security guard gets involved only to be punched out by both men, and more security and some officials try their best to break up the brawl.

Jason Genesis beats Bobby Ford following the distractions and interference by his valet Goddess.

We hear from King Cobra, who says that things are getting really wild in Memphis Wrestling, then dares Mark Anthony to pick on somebody his own size after running roughshod over the trainees. He then says that Money Mark got what was coming to him, and says that there are a lot of similarities between the past and the present in that one never knows what is coming and one never knows who is next.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he is his own man and that Pay Up (Big Jack and Bruce) had a job to do and did not get it done, and after Dustin Starr says that Anthony could not get it done like they did, Anthony says Starr's day and the fans' day is coming. He then says he wants a refund and that Pay Up owes him money after failing to take out "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and Pay Up and Money Mark show up. Mike Anthony tells Pay Up and Money Mark had one job, but Brett Michaels is still walking, breathing and coming after the Memphis Heritage Championship. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony says he has plenty of money and that they can get plenty of things done, but Mike Anthony simply says "You're fired" and demands his money back, as he will deal with Brett Michaels himself. He also says that if they won't give him the money, he will make it back himself because he is the highest paid. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony he will have to go through Big Jack if he wants his money back.

Before the next match, it is reported that Big Kon and K-Toomer are brawling in the VIP area and are now brawling their way to the ring.

K-Toomer beats Big Kon. During the match, Big Kon puts K-Toomer's head through a chair. He almost hits K-Toomer in the head with a sledgehammer when the referee takes the sledgehammer away and K-Toomer gets his head out of the chair before tossing the chair to Big Kon and hitting him with a Gore for the win.