Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 8, 2023

Maria Starr is on commentary this week.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says that there has always been a target on his back and that he does not run from anybody. Brett then says that whether it is Danny Limelight, Lance Archer or anyone else in the United Wrestling Network, Memphis Wrestling is his house and it is going to stay that way.

We hear from King Cobra, who says he is tired of seeing The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) lie and cheat and that he will be the special guest enforcer for the main event today. He also warns Big Red that if he gets in the ring, he will take care of him personally.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Ray Sanders says that they have a target on their back, but they do not appreciate what The O'Neal Brothers did to them last week. Derrick King says he does not know who The O'Neill Brothers are, but as he says that everyone wants to be the tag team champions and that they will take on them or any team at any time, The O'Neal Brothers show up, brawl with Ray Ray and Derrick and ultimately lay them out.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Pope" Elijah Burke at the announce desk. The Pope says he has travelled some lonely roads, rough roads and even dusty roads, but when the road leads to Memphis, it is "all good, all day long." He says that when he is in the building, it is for a reason, and that he understands that there is a group of guys running roughshod in Memphis Wrestling known as The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Sister Jennifer, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt). The Righteous Path soon show up, then "Reverend" Ash Taylor says it is their time and that The Pope is trying to desecreate their house and take their flock. He says that he knows what The Pope does, but he is a generous man, and he will give him one chance to make the decision to join The Righteous Path. "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt pushes a pamphlet, then The Pope notes that "Reverend" Ash Taylor has failed to introduce himself and asks the fans who "Reverend" Ash Taylor is, which leads to a "Reverend Ash-Hole" chant. The Pope then reads the pamphlet before tearing it up, and "Reverend" Ash Taylor tells Sister Jennifer to get in the ring and show what happens to people who cross them.

"The Pope" Elijah Burke guests on commentary for the next match.

Diana Taylor beats Sister Jennifer after "The Pope" Elijah Burke stops the rest of The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) from interfering.

Big John Dalton beats Storybook Prince Gaston. As per pre-match stipulation, Big John Dalton will face Matt Williams on July 13th at Ingomar High School in New Albany, Mississippi. During the match, Storybook Prince Gaston gets so confused that he accidentally pins the referee with a schoolkid pin (which obviously does not win him the match). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton, who thanks the fans before saying he will have to turn it up against Matt Williams, and he wants his match with Williams to be a no-rules match so he can prove that he is Big John Dalton.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock issues a challenge to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for bragging about how he beat Van Viciouss on Beale Street, and says that Van Viciouss slipped and fell in what were unsafe working conditions before the fans attacked him. He says that Brett Michaels will pay and that Van Viciouss will teach him a lesson at Ingomar.

We see footage of "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane taking on three men at once in a training ring. When one of them punches him, Austin Lane takes offense to it and beats the guy down, and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane takes care of the other two guys.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan congratulates Cassandra Golden on becoming #1 contender to the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship, but is reminded of her loss due to the betrayal from "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx during her #1 contendership match. She says that she needs this shot more than Cassandra Golden does, even as Cassandra Golden says she must right this wrong, and that she lost everything after Nyxx betrayed her. Cassandra then says that they will have to see, and "may the best woman win."

The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Cordale Roberts) vs. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl to the back. After the brawl goes to the back, Big Red calls out King Cobra, who has accompanied Mike Anthony and K-Toomer to the ring for this match. As King Cobra takes care of Big Red personally, Justin Case gets in the ring, and Big Red lays him out with a Kendo stick. Justin Case and Big Red then flee when K-Toomer and Mike Anthony get back int he ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 6, 2023

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane is seen entering the WrestleCenter at the start of the show.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says K-Toomer told everyone what he would do last week, and while he likes the idea and proving who he is in Memphis Wrestling, Toomer will not be walking out as champion. He also says that if The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) want to get in his business and mess with K-Toomer, they will be messing with him, and while he has a date set with K-Toomer next week, he still has a GunShow Lariat for The Circuz.

Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says he is not worried and pulls out a can of compressed air he calls "Idiot-Away" and says he should have brought five cases of it, then sprays it at Dustin as it says it gets rid of "idiots like him." He also says that he is not a wrestler, and after Dustin Starr tells him he might pay for sticking his nose in other people's business, Blaylock claims he has never interfered in another person's match in his entire career. Blaylock then says there is a conspiracy against him in all of Memphis Wrestling. After Blaylock asks Van Viciouss if he has a plan for him, Viciouss says there is nothing to worry about because he always has a plan.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats Van Viciouss after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the apron and distracts the referee so that Jason Vain can slip a can of "Idiot-Away" to Van Viciouss only for Colton Cage to use it against Viciouss. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage, who checks all the boxes on his list before calling a one-on-one "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock the last thing on his list.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Sister Jennifer, Brother Bruce) at the announce desk. Brother Bruce is now dressed like a priest. Reverend Ash Taylor says The Righteous Path have a problem in the form of Ray Collins after Collins disrespected them and the collection plate, and says they deserve the grandest display of respect. He says that anyone who has a problem with him will have to survive the rest of The Righteous Path (Bruce, Jennifer, Brother Red), then tells Sister Jennifer to deal with today's business.

"Dangerous" Diana Taylor beats Sister Jennifer with a schookid pin after Ray Collins' sudden appearance distracts The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Sister Jennifer, Brother Bruce). After the match, Ray Collins accepts The Righteous Path's challenge.

Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. She says that she and "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane keep their work and personal lives separate and have done so for the past 21 years, but she is now seeing things that she is not liking out of Austin. Nikki says that Austin has made stars and that they have always done it the right way, and that she knows the look in his eyes. Austin reminds Nikki that she rode of in the sunset and got her roses, then says that this business creates monster and that one sometimes has to be a monster to make it in the business. He says that he did not want to talk about this at home and tells Dustin not to bring Nikki into this, despite Nikki getting involved of her own free will. Nikki says that if she can't get through to him, then she can make a phone call and his mentor Jerry Lynn can.

We see a black-and-white shot of Simon putting his spikes in a closet as we hear Mr. Chris say that it is time for The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) to put the spikes away for good. We then see the words "Thank you" on a plain black background.

Dustin Starr interviews Ellsworth Enterprises (James Ellsworth, Matt Williams, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx) at the announce desk. Ellsworth says that the next person to say "Nyxx sucks" is getting their butt kicked, then says Nyxx will prove that any chick with two hands has a fighting chance against Mackenzie Morgan and Big John Dalton. Dustin Starr then interviews Big John Dalton and MacKenzie Morgan, and MacKenzie Morgan brings out Cassandra Golden. Cassandra Golden says they are ready and that they are a team.

Ellsworth Enterprises (James Ellsworth, Matt Williams, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx) beats Big John Dalton, MacKenzie Morgan and Cassandra Golden after Nyxx tags in and offers her hand to a confused MacKenzie Morgan only for James Ellsworth to hit MacKenzie Morgan with a superkick from out of nowhere.

Grind City Rumble, Part Two/Milestone 100 - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 21, 2023

We look back on Mickie James' appearance on Memphis Wrestling at Super Bout in 2022 and Cassandra Golden beating "Dirty" Diana Taylor for the Memphis Women's Championship.

Cassandra Golden retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Jennifer Justice after foiling Martin's interference attempt on the apron.

We see footage of K-Toomer surrounded by masked men at a gas station. Someone grabs K-Toomer, then a man with facial hair kicks K-Toomer and calls "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock to tell him "It's been done." K-Toomer then fights off his assailant, then fights the man with the facial hair off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says he has proven that he is the best of the best since the first episode of Memphis Wrestling, but for the past five or six months, Matt Williams has been a thorn in his side and has thrown him off his game. Austin Lane says that he has went a whole year without a loss and that he won last year's Grind City Rumble, then says that he wants to finish things with Matt Williams once and for all so he can focus on this year's Grind City Rumble. Matt Williams shows up and says Austin Lane only cares for himself, and reminds him that he took care of Nikki Lane when she was injured and jumped on K-Toomer when he attacked him, then says he wanted to share the spotlight with him and become a tag team champ. Austin Lane tells Matt Williams to shut up and that there people who are more held back than Matt, then tell him to get his guy so that they can end this right now. Big Jack then shows up and stands with Matt, then Austin brings out Bruce, now known as "Bulletproof Bruce." This stars a tag team match.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and Bulletproof Bruce beat Matt Williams and Big Jack.

Backstage, Big John Dalton is met by MacKenzie Morgan. MacKenzie says he has heard talk that Big John Dalton attacked her and wants to know if it was him. Big John Dalton says it was not him.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is the time of year where there are 29 other people in the back thinking they have a shot at winning the Grind City Rumble, but they have a problem in Aaron Roberts. Aaron Roberts then says that he wants a warm-up match and gets in the ring, and he gets in Kid Wrestling.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Kid Wrestling.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony.

Before the next match, Mike Anthony warns "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that there are two things one does not do: one does not turn their back on a man one fears and one dos not turn their back on a man one respects.

Despite a vicious pre-bell assault from Mike Anthony, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Mike Anthony with a single GunShow Lariat to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 31, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Dalton says that for two weeks, he has had to sit with his father as his father was hurting. He then issues a challenge to Mike Anthony to a no count-out, no disqualification match. Dustin Starr and Brett Michaels both show concern, and Brett says from experience that Mike Anthony is on another level. Dalton insists on doing this, and says it will be him and Mike Anthony as soon as the bell rings. Brett Michaels says he will watch Big John Dalton's back from a distance, then says that regardless of whoever wins, Mike Anthony will have to watch his back, for he is coming for him.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and "Casanova" Colton Cage) to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Colton Cage inadvertently punches out Van Viciouss with a punch meant for Derrick King after Derrick King ducks it, allowing Derrick King to hit the superkick for the win.

Dustin Starr interviews Martin and Jennifer Justice at the announce desk. Martin says he and Jennifer Justice have noticed that some people need some attitude adjustments, and from now on, they will be known as "The Re-Adjustments." He also says they are the best intergender tag team in Memphis Wrestling. Martin then calls out The Golden Savages (Cassandra Golden and Gio Savage), who show up. Martin challenges The Golden Savages to a mixed tag match, and Cassandra Golden says she and Gio never back down from a challenge. Martin then adds a stipulation, and demands Cassandra Golden defend the Memphis Women's Championship. Cassandra accepts.

The Golden Savages (Cassandra Golden and Gio Savage) beat Martin and Jennifer Justice in a mixed tag match. Cassandra Golden retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says that he is 2022 and that he is 2023, then refuses to call Big John Dalton "big" because the word "big" has been thrown around way too much, especially when he put down Big Jack. Mike Anthony then brags about Dalton's father's blood being on his hand, then tells Dalton that he just signed his own death certificate before telling him that he accepts his challenge.

"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt beats Action Jackson. During the match, Rembrandt brings a chair into the ring, but the referee takes it away. As the referee removes the chair from the ring, Rembrandt hits Jackson with a low blow.

Backstage, "Coach" Justin Klein meets with Ray Collins. Klein says Collins has some natural talent, but not wins, and says he can offer him clout and confidence before giving him an offer to join The Hot Shots. Ray Collins asks what is in it for him, then Klein offers him a ride in a Hummer and not in Collins' Nissan Versa.

King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton in a no count-out, no disqualification match after putting Big John Dalton through a table. After the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels runs into the ring and checks on Big John Dalton alongside the referee.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 10, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell at the announce desk. Buff says that he told Mike Anthony not to put his hands on Big John Dalton and that he did, then brings out Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders). Big John Dalton shows up in a Buff Bagwell-style top hat, and Buff Bagwell says that Big John Dalton is ready to prove Derrick King and everyone else right. After approval from both Buff Bagwell and the WrestleCenter fans, Derrick King makes Big John Dalton the third member of Team WrestleCenter for the Trios Tournament Finals. Buff Bagwell also announces that he will be in the corner of Team WrestleCenter for the match.

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he told everyone that he would beat Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship and become the youngest ever Memphis Wrestling champion at the age of 18. He says what is going on between Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts is none of his business and that this is why he refused to help Washington, and that he is focused on getting more gold because he is second-to-none.

Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Big Jack beats Austin Lane after Matt Williams distracts the referee with a steel chair as Big Jack taps to Austin Lane's STF. Austin Lane then tosses the chair to Big Jack to further distract the referee and kick Austin Lane in the groin from behind. Big Jack then hits a big knee for the win. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane, then Bruce shows up for the first time in some time and joins in on the attack. Suddenly, Bruce refuses to join in on the attack and punches Matt Williams, then tells Big Jack "That's not the plan." Bruce tells Big Jack that he is his brother, but Matt Williams is not, and he briefly brawls with Big Jack before Big Jack retreats.

We hear from The Nightmare Posse (Simon, Mr. Chris, Mike Anthony). Mr. Chris says the other two teams in the Trios Tournament Finals had to claw and scratch and hunt. Simon says they will do whatever it takes to win. Mike Anthony says he does not care about being a two-time Trios Tournament winner and that all he wants is "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and that he is the champ and Brett is not.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Jennifer Justice when Martin inadvertently trips Jennifer Justice on the outside after Nyxx reverses an Irish whip into the ropes. After the match, Martin attacks Nyxx from behind, but Cassandra Golden rushes into the ring to make the save for Nyxx, and Martin and Jennifer Justice slowly retreat.

King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match, and Buff Bagwell stands in Team WrestleCenter's (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) corner for the match.

Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) beats The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon, Mr. Chris) and the team of Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) and K-Toomer to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the new Memphis Trios Champions. (The Skimahorns [Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skiamhorn, Uncle Mikey] have been stripped of the titles.) During the match, Mike Anthony mocks Buff Bagwell to his face as the referee is pre-occupied with what is going on on the outside, and Buff Bagwell cracks Mike Anthony with a crutch shot to the head. Big John Dalton then slowly gets the pin and the win for Team WrestleCenter.

Battle on the Ballfield - The Results

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"DC" Daniel Cross beats Ray Collins.

Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up with K-Swiss and Jennifer Justice. Blaylock says the word "Ingomar" sounds like the name of a life-threatening disease, then introduces K-Swiss before saying that "the Bulldogs are a real team." He also introduces "teacher of the year" Jennifer Justice, who threatens everyone with detention if they keep booing her. Blaylock also threatens to slap everyone in the face, then says that he, K-Swiss and Justice are not afraid of anyone and that they will slap around who gets in the ring. Suddenly, K-Toomer and Mackenzie Morgan show up, and K-Toomer gets the crowd fired up before the match begins.

K-Toomer and Mackenzie Morgan beat K-Swiss and Jennifer Justice. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits K-Toomer from behind with his cane. K-Toomer grabs Blaylock and backs him in the corner, but does not hit him, and he and Mackenzie Morgan leave.

Before the next match, Mike Anthony says that even though he was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Ripley, Mississippi in 2000. He also says that the United States should have "built the wall in Tippah County to keep Union County out of it" instead of building the wall on the United States-Mexico border. He also calls Andrew Wilbanks, calling him "the best baseball pitcher to come out of Ripley, Mississippi" only to say that he works for a "sorry sports program." Mike Anthony then calls out Big John Dalton. When Big John Dalton comes out, Mike Anthony runs out of the ring to run at Big John and attack him.

In the main event, Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton in a no-disqualification, no count-out match. After the match, Big John Dalton hits Mike Anthony with a spear and raises up the Heritage Championship to send the fans home happy.

Derrick King beats Tim Bosby with a superkick after Bosby argues with referee Ray Ray Sanders.

Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) and Big John Dalton beat The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon and Mr. Chris) in a trios match. After the match, Big John Dalton thanks the fans for coming, then says it has been too long and that he is in his hometown, and calls out Mike Anthony for a main event title match later in the night. Mike Anthony takes the microphone from Dustin Starr and calls Big John Dalton "a punk kid" before saying that it is one thing to challenge him to a wrestling match and another thing entirely to call him out for a fight. He then says asks if Big John Dalton thinks he is championship material bfore stating that the local high school sports teams are not and that even if they had a championship, they would still suck. He then says that if Big John Dalton is a real man, they can have a no-disqualification, no count-out match where they can brawl all over Ingomar. Big John Dalton asks the fans if they want to see it, then Dustin Starr makes the match (which is mentioned earlier in this recap) official for later tonight.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 29, 2022

The show begins with footage of Mads Krugger dragging a wooden casket to the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Brad Skimahorn says that Uncle Mikey will not win matches if he does not focus on wrestling, and Mikey says that they will not win the costume contest if he is not dressed as Baby Shark. The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, Coach Justin Klein) show up, and Coach Klein says both of them look embarrassing and that they are embarrassed to be in the same ring as them. This leads to a match.

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) beat The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage) after The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up dressed up as The Hot Shots and swinging golf clubs, distracting the real Hot Shots and giving Uncle Mikey the pin and the win. After the match, Mads Krugger - now going by the name Mads "Kruel" Krugger - shows up with a wooden casket, The Skimahorns try to fight him but get overpowered fairly quickly. Both Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey then get choke slammed. Kruel then says that before the day is over, somebody will be placed in the wooden casket and the lid will be closed on their life forever.

We hear from "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt, who tells everyone to give up the Halloween candy on Halloween and to have a nice, healthy Halloween instead.

We see some of the fans in costume for today's show.

The Golden Savages (Gio Savage and Cassandra Golden) beat Jennifer Justice and Martin, the latter of whom comes out as Precious for this match, in a mixed tag match.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique, which includes a now-unsuspended "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock dressed as Paul Bearer while Van Viciouss and Colton Cage are dressed as The Undertaker and Kane, respectively. Blaylock says there is a lot of evil in Memphis Wrestling and that everyone except the Clique is evil, and that he was suspended for no reason at all. He then calls Dustin Starr a troublemaker and says he hates everyone but loves the Hollywood Clique. After saying the Clique is the hottest thing going today, Van Viciouss tells Derrick King and Ray Sanders to rest in peace. Blaylock then tells everyone to give the Clique respect before telling Dustin Starr that he has no idea how much he messed up. It is then announced that The Hollywood Clique are in the forthcoming Memphis Trios Tournament.

We see the bracket for the Memphis Trios Tournament.

Next week: The Starrs of Tomorrow!

Dustin Starr interviews Matt Williams, Money Mark and Big Jack at the announce desk. Dustin Starr interviews Matt Williams, Money Mark and Big Jack at the announce desk. He says that Austin Lane was not a true friend, as he hogged the spotlight, and that he will prove that "Memphis Wrestling is Matt Williams." He then says his match will be fair and down the middle. Money Mark then threatens to sue Dustin Starr for "stealing Matt Williams' logo" before saying Halloween is his favorite holiday because they are giving out jawbreakers.

Matt Williams beats Ray Collins after Money Mark gets on the apron and Big Jack knees Collins in the face following a Sunset Flip from Ray Collins.

Warwolf vs. Gangrel ends in a no-contest. During the match, Mads "Kruel" Krugger shows up as Gangrel goes for an Implant DDT, then Kruel and Gangrel square off. Warwolf gets up and attacks Kruel, and Kruel and Gangrel double-team Warwolf. Kruel then opens the wooden casket that has been left in front of the announce desk the whole show and choke slams Warwolf into the casket before closing the lid.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 17, 2022

Memphis Muscle ("The Gun Show" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage). After the commercial break, Justin Cole says it has been a long time coming regarding his tag team championship win, and Brett Michaels tells Mike Anthony that it is far from over between them. Suddenly, Mike Anthony shows up. Mike Anthony says that he is still the champion, then tells Brett that while he is coming for him, Memphis Muscle is safe for now. Regarding his title defense today, Mike Anthony tells Big Jack that he will pay up, then tells Brett Michaels that he will go down.

Bashley Bones beats Jennifer Justice.

Dustin Starr interviews Teddy Long at the announce desk. Dustin Starr addresses The Hollywood Clique to Teddy Long, and Teddy Long says he is here to lay down some law and order, and says that he does not like "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock before bringing out The Hollywood Clique. Teddy Long tells Jimmy Blaylock that his reign of terror is over and tells Diana Taylor that she is not the real champion (despite wearing the original women's title). Teddy Long then addresses Ray Sanders, and after a Bebe's Kids reference, it is announced that there will be a rematch between Van Viciouss and Derrick King, and if Derrick wins, he is no longer part of The Hollywood Clique. Teddy Long also makes Ray Sanders the referee for the match, and if Ray Sanders does not call the match down the middle, he is fired. Blaylock calls Teddy Long "a troublemaker," to which Teddy Long responds that he is a troublemaker and that Blaylock is in trouble, too.

Dustin Starr interviews Martin, who shows up with a floor mat. After the point of a floor mat is explained, Martin says it is also used as a springboard of success, and ever since he has walked through Memphis Wrestling's doors, all of his opponents have gone on to bigger and brighter things. Martin says that nobody will use him like a floor mat anymore and that he will be like a hurricane, and if anyone gets in his way, they will be decimated, starting now.

Martin quickly beats Ray Collins. After the match, Martin proclaims that the fans will not chanting "Whoop that trick!" at him, and that he will be a footstool for no one else, as his time is now.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big Jack. Before the match begins, Money Mark sets a table up and places it across from the announce desk. Mike Anthony is unfazed upon seeing it on his way to the ring. Near the end of the match, Money Mark picks Mike Anthony up as Big Jack distracts the referee, but Mike Anthony slips out of his grasp and nearly puts Money Mark through the table. After the match, Mike Anthony gets his money back from out of Money Mark's wallet and leaves a $10 bill on Money Mark.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 3, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Shark Boy at the announce desk to start today's show. Shark Boy says it has been too long since he has been in Memphis, Tennessee and thanks the fans for their support. After a shot at Dustin Starr's shark slides (and a "What?" chant), Shark Boy announces that there will be a Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal today, and keeps the details of the match under wraps in order to keep it a surprise and says it will be "good wrestling TV" because Shark Boy said so. It is also announced that the winner will receive a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week on Championship Saturday.

The LA Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Hot Shots (Brandon Savage and Ethan Ross) by disqualifiation after Notorious Bradley tosses his gold chain to Brandon Savage and falls to the mat, feigning being hit with the chain. The referees sees this, thinks Savage actually hit him, and gives the win to The LA Hustlers.

Backstage, McKenzie Morgan interviews Cassandra Golden and "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx. Golden says that she is feeling good now that the Memphis Women's Championship match is a triple threat match involving the two of them so that the two of them can get what they deserve, while Nyxx says that while she was not on her A-game at Women's Gauntlet For The Gold 2, but hopefully she will have gold around her waist. Golden says she will have the gold around her waist, then says "May the best woman win."

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best women's champion there is and the best that Memphis, the Mid-South and the United States have ever seen. He then reminds Derrick King that he is his personal assistant and to do what he is told when he is told to do it, then says that Dustin Starr and the championship committee have something to do with Ray Sanders no longer being able to referee the Clique's matches and that everyone is jealous of them. He also says that Ray Sanders is "a good Christian man" and has always called it right down the middle (even though Ray Sanders has always favored the Clique). As for Diana Taylor, Blaylock says she will "whup that bimbo up in the ring right now."

"Dirty" Diana Taylor beats Jennifer Justice after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee.

We hear from Brandon Espinosa, who says that Dysfunction (Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) is not just a word, but a way of life, and that everyone is used to being told how the world is supposed to be, yet they do the opposite and still get accepted. He says that Dysfunction is there to open the third eye and let people know the world accepts them, and while he came to Memphis Wrestling alone, he had found more followers in the form of DNA and Kyle Roberts. Espinosa says that together, they are a force to be reckoned with, and Memphis Wrestling is officially on notice.

We hear from Mike Anthony. He says it seems like everyone has gotten confused, and that he thought he would be done when he took "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' most prized possession in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, then says it is about more than just the chamionship and that Brett has something he wants: his integrity and everything he stands for. Mike Anthony says he has put him through tables, threatened his manhood, taken out legends and taken out trainees, and yet Brett Michaels will not accept it and go away. He says that is fine with him, as he and the people do not get it, then says "My environment, my rules." He tells Brett Michaels they are not done, and that he is just getting started.

"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Martin with a schoolkid pin after Trace Lee dodges Martin's top rope leg drop.

Shark Boy guests on commentary for the Shark Boy Invitational Battle Royal.

Colton Cage last eliminates Shark Boy to win the Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal. During the match, Balough eliminates DNA, but he gets eliminated himself by Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts before being caught by DNA. Balough tells DNA to put him down gently after being eliminated. DNA puts him down gently, then punches him out. Derrick King is supposed to be the last entrant, but Van Viciouss tells Derrick King to stay outside . When he brags about what he will do, Shark Boy butts Espinosa and Roberts' heads together before eliminating Van Viciouss as quickly as he got into the ring. As it seems that Shark Boy has the match won, Colton Cage - who was never officially eliminated - eliminates Shark Boy to face Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week. Other competitors include: Storybook Prince Gaston, Perky Will, Kid Wrestling, Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA, Gio Savage, Brian Balough (of the "Of Marks And Men" podcast), Ray Collins (a WrestleCenter trainee who is making his debut only to be eliminated as quickly as he shows up) and Van Viciouss.