Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for October 22, 2026

Daria Rae arrives fresh off her suspension and heads to the ring to start tonight's show. She says that the only thing worse than explaining herself to the fans is watching Indi Hartwell and Director of Authority Santino Marella ruin the show, and says Indi calculated a plan along with Santino to ruin her career. Daria says that she is the greatest authority in TNA history and has taken TNA to heights it has never been to before, then tells the fans to get used to her and says Indi would not be champion if she were here, as she does not deserve it. Daria is interrupted by Indi, who heads to the ring and welcomes Daria back before stating that Daria is still the same jaded, miserable person she was before her suspension. Daria says that Indi's reign as Knockouts World Champion will not last long, as Xia Brookside will be putting her rematch clause to the test right here, right now.

Indi Hartwell retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Xia Brookside. After the match, Daria Rae shows up and watches from the stage as Apex ("The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano) suddenly shows up and lays out Indi Hartwell before Shayna Baszler holds up the Knockouts World Championship.

Backstage, we hear from Leon Slater, who mentions his first TNA World Championship defense against Trey Miguel, who he has a lot of respect for and similarities with. He knows that Trey is going to lay it all on the line to beat him, then Trey shows up and confronts Slater before it becomes apparent that both men are messing around. As they leave to see Jason Hotch defend his title against Mustafa Ali, Trey mentions that he has had only one shot at the TNA World Championship and does not know when he will get another, and that he will do whatever it takes to win the World title.

Backstage, Xia Brookside is sobbing as she says she had everything she ever wanted and that she does not know who she is anymore. She then finds a white flower in her hands, then leaves her cape on the ground as she leaves.

Cedric Alexander beats Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro and Rich Swann in a four-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA X-Division Championship after Brian Myers and Bear Bronson take out Aichner following Aichner's top rope cross body to the outside, allowing Cedric to hit the top rope moonsault for the win and the title shot. After the match, Amazing Red shows up and has a staredown with Cedric Alexander in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Tasha Steelz speaks with Special Agent Zero, stating that Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) and everything that Mustafa Ali built is gone, and that there is only one thing left to do. Tasha offers her hand, and Zero shakes it. She then dismisses Zero, wishing him luck in the future. Zero uncharacteristically smiles as he leaves the room.

As per the TNA Injury Report: Ricky Sosa is out with a back injury after last week's main event and has left him unable to compete. Trey Miguel has been given the night off to recover after wrestling for 35 minutes in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match before winning last week's ladder match. Jason Hotch is dealing with multiple bumps and bruises from last week's ladder match, yet he is cleared to defend the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali in a two-out-of-three falls match tonight.

Backstage, AJ Francis says he is proud of Expressions in his effort against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) as he says that he should be running TNA, then Mila Moore shows up and laughs at AJ Francis. John Skyler calls AJ Francis a dumbass and says that Mila will laugh even more when he beats him next week. Expressions says that Mila Moore should get with a man like AJ Francis, but Skyler grabs Expressions by the wrist and threatens to break his neck after he is done with Francis next week.

Backstage, Moose and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) meet with Avery Styles and Frankie Kazarian and wish Avery luck before his TNA iMPACT! debut match.

Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) celebrate Cedric Alexander's win tonight. When Eddie Edwards shows up, Brian Myers wants to know where Eddie's head is at. Eddie says that Ricky Sosa is one of the best in the world and deserved the handshake, then leaves.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo - now wearing an entrance robe - welcomes everyone to "Total Nonstop Alonzo" before stating that the fans do not clean up after themselves and will not need to after "Average Styles" finally pays his dues. He says he will make Avery Styles clean up after the fans before breaking down the ring and the guardrails and put away the chairs.

Avery Styles beats Joe Alonzo in his TNA iMPACT! debut.

Backstage, we hear from The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). M says they are entering a new era, and since Ash by Elegance is still not back, she is declaring herself the new leader. She also announces that she is going to be on the cover of a brand new magazine when Elayna Black shows up and says M has all the time in the world for this but not five more minutes to be a real champion. M says that she has no time for Elayna, then Jada Stone shows up and says he was at less than 100% against M and that she will go through anybody to get through the Knockouts Television title. M then says she wants to face Jada next just to spite Elayna, then says she will talk to Daria Rae right now. After The Elegance Brand leaves, Jada says that if she wins, she will give Elayna the first shot.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that there will be two Ultimate X matches at Destination X: one for the men and the X-Division Championship and one for the Knockouts and the Knockouts World Championship. He also announces that the World X-Cup will come back at Destination X with the winner decided with two four-way matches and a finals match between the winners of each match. Daria Rae then shows up, shakes her head, then leaves.

Allie and Kiera Hogan head to the ring. Allie admits Bound For Glory did not go the way they were hoping for after they lost the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships, and while nobody is more disappointed than she is, she and Kiera will not feel sorry for themselves. Allie demands a rematch for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships and says they will come back better, stronger and for the titles. Kiera snatches the microphone from Allie and asks "Are you finished?" Kiera says she is tired of hearing Allie talk and seeing Allie walk around with a smile, then blames Allie for losing the titles. She says she was happy to be back in TNA, but she was tired of someone smiling in her face while she carried the weight. She says that she can see why Rosemary is in the sanitarium and that Allie is soft and weak. She says she came back to be a champion, not to babysit Allie, and that the two of them are done. She then says that if Allie wants it, she can get it. All of a sudden, Allie is attacked from out of nowhere by Tasha Steelz, cementing the return of Fire 'n Flava as Kiara and Steelz lay Allie out. Suddenly, the lights go out. When they come back on, Shotzi Blackheart suddenly shows up and takes out Fire 'n Flava, sending them into a retreat.

Backstage, Harley Hudson meet with The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that the wheels are spinning in a circle and that not only is everyone sick of it, but that Harley needs to make a decision if she is righteous or not. Dutch says they need an answer next week.

In a TNA Digital Exclusive, Elijah attacks "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth backstage only for security to intervene. We then hear from Elijah, who says that Nic Nemeth cost him a shot at the TNA World Championship and that he will reap what he has sown. He says that Nic Nemeth will regret ever learning his name, then "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up to plug his new movie "Stranglehold" before telling Elijah that Nic will kick his ass. Elijah says he will have to kick both Nic and Ryan's asses.

Jason Hotch retains the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Mustafa Ali scores the first fall on a schoolkid pin. Jason Hotch scores the second fall after Mustafa Ali hits him with the TNA International Championship in full view of the referee. Jason Hotch scores the third and deciding fall after avoiding two top rope 450 splashes and hitting a GTS to win and retain. After the match, Daria Rae places the TNA International Championship around Hotch's waist, then Leon Slater shows up and congratulates Hotch and mentions how it all started, then says that Hotch's chapter with Mustafa Ali is closed. Slater then tells Hotch that someday is now and that the world is theirs.

We hear from Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw), who say that they are not satisfied until The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) die, and dare The Hardys to step into their world next week.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for October 1, 2026

In memory of "PAC" Benjamin Satterley, 1986 - 2026.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that he heard that it was a great fight for The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, but says that Texas lost in the end because they are all losers before introducing Mr. Elegance as a winner.

BDE beats Mr. Elegance in a Bound For Glory X-Division Championship qualifier after countering being caught out of the air for an Excuse Moi with a Sunset Flip to win his first singles match. Benjamin "PAC" Satterley's passing is acknowledged on commentary early in the match. After the match, a furious Mr. Elegance shoves The Personal Concierge George Iceman in the ring.

Backstage, John Skyler meets with Jason Hotch. Skyler says it is like old times, and Hotch says it is different as he wanted Skyler to leave with him and Skyler did not. Skyler says that for the last two years, he watched Skyler and Mustafa go home to families while his only family was Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero), but now, he has Mila Moore. He says he needed the job because he had no family, then says that Mila will be in his corner and hopes that Hotch will be, too.

Backstage, The Home Town Man is with Deuce the Dude Wipes mascot, who hands him some Mint Chill wipes. AJ Francis and Expressions shows up, and Expressions says Deuce is only here because of AJ, who agrees before forcefully telling Deuce to do his job and do it right. He leaves at first, then takes the wipes from The Home Town Man.

Xia Brookside guests on commentary for the next match.

Indi Hartwell beats Zoey Serrano by disqualification after Zoey boots a member of security in the face, takes the metal folding chair he was sitting on, and hitting Indi in the gut with it in full view of the referee. After the match, Zoey hits Indi in the back with the chair before three members of security beg her to stop, which she soon does. Afterwards, Xia Brookside gets in the ring and hits Indi in the face with the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Order 4 (Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero) beat The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) by submission with a Sharpshooter from Mustafa Ali to John Skyler. After the match, Mustafa yells at Special Agent Zero and tells him to attack Jason Hotch, but it is not until Tasha Steelz gives the order that he does it. When Mustafa tells Zero to attack Skyler, once again, Zero does not carry out the attack until Steelz tells him to do so. This makes Mustafa angry at bout Zero and Steelz, and Steelz sics Zero on Mustafa, who ends up eating a big clothesline from Zero. When Mila Moore checks on Skyler, Steelz sics Zero on her, too, and Zero hits Mila with a choke bomb.

As per the TNA Injury Report: Indi Hartwell suffered severe injuries after the attack by Zoey Serrano tonight and is currently in evaluation, with her Bound For Glory status in question. The Hardys are dealing with the effect of the beating from Syx from last week, but are more angry than injured, and are medically cleared and able to compete at any time.

Backstage, Tasha Steelz and Special Agent Zero confront John Skyler and Mila Moore, then Mustafa Ali confronts Zero only for Jason Hotch to confront Mustafa. Hotch and Skyler brawl with Zero and Mustafa until security breaks everything up. Director of Authority Santino Marella turns the brawl into a four-way match for the TNA International Championship at Bound For Glory.

Before the next match, Expressions declares that when AJ Francis beats Moose tonight, he and Francis will celebrate like the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

Moose beats AJ Francis. During the match, AJ Francis is about to put Moose through a table covered in Dude Wipes when Deuce the Dude Wipes mascot gets in the ring and saves Moose. Moose pump kicks Expressions off the ring apron and sends him through the table, and AJ Francis grabs Deuce after Moose ducks a clothesline. Moose then grabs a toilet seat and smashes it over Francis' head before hitting Francis with a Spear for the win.

Backstage, Courtney Rush waves at Kiera Hogan and Allie backstage. They then find Rosemary behind a fence in a straitjacket. Allie tells Rosemary that she did what Rosemary told her to do, and a crazed Rosemary tells Allie to beware of snakes in the grass before running off.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match. Before the next match, Joe Alonzo welcomes everyone to "Total Nonstop Alonzo," then says that unlike San Antonio, Texas, he does not embrace his losses, for he suffered a loss a couple of weeks ago to KC Navarro, which he blames on Leon Slater. Alonzo says he and his people are tired of Slater coming out every week talking about beating records and beating Nic Nemeth, yet he showed up to be cheerleader for KC Navarro. Alonzo apologizes to Nemeth, then says he will give Nemeth the night off from Bound For Glory when he beats Slater. He then says Slater is a one-trick pony who people will hate within a year and should not be in the title picture, saying the fans love an up-and-coming wrestler only to say they are overrated a year later, and says that if Slater wants to take spots and opportunities from him, that is fine, because he will take away something from Slater and make sure Slater does not make it to Bound For Glory. When the bell rings, Slater kicks Alonzo in the face, then hits the top rope Swanton 450 for the win. Leon Slater beats Joe Alonzo. After the match, Nic Nemeth tries to attack Slater only for Slater to see it coming, then steals Slater's robe. Slater then takes both of Nemeth's titles and celebrates with them.

We see footage of Frankie Kazarian and Avery Styles training for the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at Bound For Glory.

Backstage, Elayna Black walks in on The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). Elayna says that she will be the next Knockouts Television Champion, but M by Elegance says that will not be happening. Elayna proceeds to mock and try to drive a wedge between "the brand," and manages to coerce M by Elegance to defend her title against her with nobody at ringside, much to The Personal Concierge's chagrin.

Ricky Sosa beats Cedric Alexander. During the match, Bear Bronson and Brian Myers show up, but Sosa is able to fend them off. Alisha Edwards, who shows up right after Bronson and Myers, distracts the referee, allowing Eddie Edwards to show up and kick Sosa in the groin so that Cedric can hit the Lumbar Check for the win.

Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) head to the ring. Instead of going down the entrance ramp, however, they come out through the crowd. Joseph Sawyer says "We're here," which gets them cheered. Samuel Shaw then says that everyone has been wanting to know who has been carrying out attacks backstage, then says that they have the answer before stating everyone should be asking why. He says that he and Sawyer have been watching TNA for weeks as the fans have had fun and says that it is "a rotten place," then says Syx is here because sometimes a place get so rotten that it has to be cut apart. Sawyer says they are the ones who did the cutting one by one, and states that no one is safe and no help is coming. He warns that if anyone is standing around wearing a TNA shirt, happens to be backstage or even coming through the doors, they are on the chopping block. Shaw says that every chopping block has a name at the top, and at the top of theirs is The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). He says The Hardys have built their legacies surviving things no mere man could survive and proving to everyone that they cannot be killed. He says that Syx tried and they survived, and now, they get to to do it again. Sawyer tells The Hardys to listen closely, because last week, The Hardys wanted and got them, and now, they are in their heads and on their minds. He states that The Hardys are on alert looking for Syx and have spent their lives looking extreme, but now, they will see how hard it is to kill The Hardys. Sawyer says that if sick is what they are, then sick is what they will be. The Hardys show up, and Matt is carrying a pipe in his left hand as he addresses the last months' worth of backstage attacks and Syx hiding in the shadows, and Jeff says that while Syx keeps trying to take them down, they are still standing. Matt says they gave Syx what they wanted last week and while they tried to put The Hardys down, they failed, and that they have survived what they have survived because they are unkillable and cannot die. He says that if Syx want to learn how hard it is to kill The Hardys, then they can make it happen at Bound For Glory in a no-disqualification, anything goes, falls count anywhere match. Jeff says he loves the idea, then says they do not have to wait and that they can give it to the fans tonight. As The Hardys approach the ring, however, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Syx has disappeared.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 3, 2026

Matt Hardy heads to the ring to start tonight's show. The "A MATTer of Fact" Fact is "Matt Hardy always partakes in Tim Hortons while in Canada." Matt says that he and Jeff Hardy walked into Lockdown as TNA World Tag Team Champions, but did not walk out as champions, then says there are no excuses and The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). Matt goes on to talk about how everyone calls them "the GOATs" and says that he and Jeff did not live up to expectations at Lockdown. He says that he and Jeff achieved their dream of being World Tag Team Champions multiple times over, and calls TNA's tag titles the most special ones they have held. He says that he and Jeff are 35 years into their pro wrestling journey and that they are planning to cash in their championship rematch clause and win those titles back, yet Jeff was taken out backstage and had to be put in an ambulance. Matt says that being by Jeff's side on the trip to the hospital and Jeff not remembering what happened caused him to believe that Jeff did not bounce back, and believes that The Nemeths are behind the backstage attack. Matt holds The Nemeths responsible for what happened to Jeff, then proclaims that The Hardys will not die. Suddenly, The Nemeths show up and head to the ring, and Nic mocks Matt's entire promo by insinuating that it is all hypocrisy and states that when The Nemeths win the tag team titles, they do it for the money, and it makes them happy. He also warns Matt not to put the blame on them for the attack on Jeff, and states that when they beat The Hardys, it was to prove that they are the best tag team in the world today. Nic also says that if he is taking Jeff out, he is not doing it for free; because of that, they had nothing to do with the backstage attack on Jeff. Matt tells Nic that he made a mistake coming out here, then fights The Nemeths until security gets in the ring to break up the brawl.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel. Trey says that he and Jason Hotch both want Mustafa Ali and the International Championship, and while he respects and trained Hotch, they both know what they are capable of, and tonight is about something better. He hopes that Mustafa is watching from his hospital bed, as he deserves everything that is coming to him after tonight.

Backstage, we hear from Elayna Black, who says that everything that happened at Lockdown may have affected her more than she thought, but she is not making excuses. All of a sudden, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) show up and make fun of Elayna for being on the losing end again before The Personal Concierge state that they are celebrating tonight. M says that the difference between her and Elayna is that she does not disappoint everyone who came to see her when the pressure is on. Elayna tells M to be careful, as she might take the Knockouts Television Championship away from her. M says that Elayna will not face her, but Heather will. Elayna is happy to hear this and walks past The Elegance Brand, while Heather feels like she has been thrown under the bus as the rest of The Elegance Brand is in celebration mode.

Before the next match, Expressions states that Toronto, Ontario, Canada (which Brampton is a part of) has been the worst place he has visited in the whole of America and that the best part of the place is the airport that will take him back to "the greatest city in the world" London, England. He tells the fans not to boo him, as "Toronto sucks like a vacuum cleaner," before introducing AJ Francis.

AJ Francis quickly beats Brent Oakley. During the match, Oakley takes Expressions' hat and puts it on, but when he runs away from Expressions back into the ring, Francis hits him with the TFL for the win. After the match, AJ Francis reintroduces himself as "the best big man in the business" and "the greatest AJ to ever step foot in a TNA ring." He then says there is no better person for Avery Styles' first TNA match than him before calling Avery out so he can give him the ass-whupping that his father never did. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and states while he does not normally agree with "AJ Francini and his sidekick Expresso," he has to agree in this case, then has Avery Styles come out to the stage. Avery shows up, and Santino asks Avery if he wants to face AJ Francis in his debut match, to which Avery says "Hell yeah." All of a sudden, Frankie Kazarian shows up and says this is not happening, as Avery is not ready for this, then walks off with Avery.

Backstage, Daria Rae meets with Xia Brookside and Zoey Serrano. She is confident that Brookside and Serrano will win, but tells them to "beat [Indi Hartwell and Harley Hudson] and end them."

Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.

Indi Hartwell and Harley Hudson beat Xia Brookside and Zoey Serrano by submission after Indi makes Brookside tap out. During the match, Zoey Serrano shoves a fan in the front row for starting a "Zoey sucks" chant and is confronted by TNA's Head of Security.

As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is out for the foreseeable following with head and torso trauma from last week's backstage attack, and the identity of his attacker remains unknown. Several members of the TNA roster are dealing with the lingering effects of Lockdown, including Mustafa Ali, who is still recovering from a punctured lung.

It is revealed that "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth has been attacked at a stairwell backstage.

Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match. Before the next match, Joe Alonzo calls Toronto, Ontario, Canada "Montreal" and tells everyone to get on their feet and show some respect for the best professional wrestler this generation has ever seen. Alonzo says that tonight is a monumental night, as tonight is his official TNA iMPACT! debut, and says that Leon Slater is no longer X-Division Champion because he would rather put the title on the shelf than lose it to him. After telling Slater to sit back and watch him make an example out of "that Oompa Loompa" KC Navarro, he says that the fans "hate Joe Alonzo because they ain't Joe Alonzo" and says that if he weren't Joe Alonzo, "I'd hate me, too."

KC Navarro beats Joe Alonzo in a Bound for Glory TNA X-Division Championship qualifier despite Joe Alonzo using the referee as a human shield.

We hear from Fabian Aichner, who congratulates KC Navarro and looks forward to facing him at Bound for Glory after everything they have been through together, then says that he will punch his ticket next week and become the next TNA X-Division Champion.

Allie and Kiera Hogan's open challenge is answered by Vipress and Shazza McKenzie.

Allie and Kiera Hogan beat Vipress and Shazza McKenzie.

Backstage, Daria Rae is met by Indi Hartwell. Daria Rae makes Gabby Forza the new #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship just to spite Indi, then pretends to get a phone call and walks away when Indi sees through her.

Backstage, we hear from Ricky Sosa, who says that the last few weeks have been rough for him. He says he is still in pain, but he is not going anywhere, and The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) will not put him down, for he is still standing. The System then show up, and Eddie says that they decide when things are finished and that they were finished after Lockdown. Myers says Ricky Sosa has guts, but it means nothing against "the gatekeepers of TNA." Elijah shows up and sides with Ricky Sosa after The System left him laying last week, and says that they have unfinished business. Eddie tells Elijah to take it up with Director of Authority Santino Marella, then The System leaves.

Dutch beats BDE. When the match begins, Vincent tells BDE that he and Dutch see something in BDE and that BDE is looking for his place, and that they know what BDE wants: his very first singles victory in TNA. Vincent says The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) can give it to him, and tells Dutch to lay down. Dutch lays down, and tells BDE to pin him. BDE hits Dutch with an elbow drop instead. Dutch eventually wins the match after countering the Clip Cutter with Death Walks. After the match, Vincent attacks Rich Swann from behind when Rich Swann checks on BDE, then Dutch carries BDE with him to the back.

Backstage, Mila Moore takes a call - and orders - from Mustafa Ali, then John Skyler shows up seemingly to ask Mila Moore out on a date only for Mila Moore to take another call.

Trey Miguel vs. Jason Hotch in a TNA International Championship #1 contender's match ends in a no-contest after Special Agent Zero shows up and takes out both men.

Backstage, security have to get between "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Matt Hardy, with Nic Nemeth believed that Matt attacked his brother, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Director of Authority Santino Marella has to get between them, saying he does not know who attacked Ryan Nemeth, then says that if they have a problem, then they can have a match next week with the TNA World Championship on the line.

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

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 22, 2026

We look back on The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) vs. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team CHampionships at Slammiversary 2025.

We look back on Steve Maclin vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Daria Rae for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include the ritual of workout and food at every new town, the ingredients for a perfect cheeseburger, the difference between Northerners and Southerners in the United States, and the ideal pizza slice.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo proclaims that he is back in TNA and that his return was wasted on a city whose claim to fame is a basketball team who peaked before he was even born. He says that everyone loves nostalgia, but today, the city of Syracuse, New York is full of losers, including Eli Isom. He then says people hate him because he ain't him, and if he weren't him, he would hate him, too.

Joe Alonzo beats Eli Isom after reversing a roll-up and grabbing the tights on the pinfall attempt.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 9, 2025

We look back at Nick Aldis vs. Kenny King from Under Siege 2023.

Gia Miller interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for Around the Ring. Topics involve stand-up comedy, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth's stand-up show, and his own stand-up comedy career.

We look back at Trick Williams and Joe Hendry's confrontration from the beginning of last week's show.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo mocks the fans for blowing their money on the casinos before stating that they have hit the jackpot by witnessing him in the ring. He then says the fans hate him because they are not him. When Trey Miguel makes his way to the ring, 2024 Ink Masters winner Bobby Johnson and his entourage.

Trey Miguel beats Joe Alonzo after Bobby Johnson and his entourage stop Alonzo from using a metal folding chair as a weapon. After the match, Bobby Johnson and company celebrate with Trey in the ring.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for March 28, 2025

We look back on Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie vs. The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) for the IMPACT Knockouts World Tag Team Championships from Slammiversary 2022.

Gia Miller interviews Maggie Lee for Around the Ring. Maggie talks about being a horse girl growing up despite being mildly allergic to them.

We look back on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth vs. Leon Slater from last night's show.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo says that he is from Chicago, Illinois before demanding that the fans cheer for him, which only gets him booed and called a "culero." He then chalks it up to the fans hating him because they are not him, they says he would hate him, too.

Steve Maclin beats Joe Alonzo.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 8, 2022

Kayla Braxton introduces everyone to tonight's show before introducing "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Ronda says she is not here to make excuses and that sometimes and she did not beat Charlotte Flair a second time. She says that she wants a rematch, but instead of a regular match, she wants an "I Quit" Match. Charlotte shows up on the TitanTron and says she could not beat her in checkers, let alone an "I Quit" Match, because she does not quit and winning, not quitting, is in her DNA. She says she felt the pressure and the arm bar, but she did not lose and she did not tap out, and that Ronda cannot win when it matters. She then declines the "I Quit" Match and tells her to get to the back of the line. Ronda tells Charlotte that this match will happen, and that Charlotte will be screaming "I Quit" when she bends her elbow backwards.

Backstage, Sheamus tells Butch that he will let him off the leach and to treat Xavier Woods like a chew toy.

Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) congratulate Sheamus, Butch and Ridge Holland on their first WrestleMania win, then Xavier Woods says that with tonight's show being after WrestleMania means all records are reset. Xavier Woods also boasts that she got Butch's aunt on the telephone and heard from her that she cannot wait to beat Butch's "rabies-infested" ass.

Xavier Woods beats Butch with a small package. After the match, Butch smacks Sheamus and Ridge Holland briefly as he takes his anger out on them.

Backstage, Sami Zayn argues with WWE official Adam Pearce about his match with Johnny Knoxville, saying he has been reduced to a laughingstock and that he wants his respect back. He then says that he wants a match with the next person that walks through the men's locker room door, and that man is Drew McIntyre. Sami wants the next person, but Pearce says the match is official. Sami walks it back again, saying that McIntyre is the toughest guy on the roster and beating him will get his respect back. Sami leaves, then Pearce is handed a note from "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey.

We are introduced to Ludwig Kaiser - formerly Marcel Barthel - who introduces Gunther.

Gunther beats Joe Alonzo.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Raquel Rodriguez, formerly Raquel Gonzalez. Raquel says SmackDown has one of the most impressive women's locker rooms and that they have never seen anyone like her. Suddenly, Los Lotharios show up and welcome her to SmackDown and welcome her with a kiss. Raquel says "Not a chance," and Los Lotharios back off. She then asks Kayla "Are those guys always this annoying?"

It's time for Happy Talk. Happy Corbin says this was supposed to be the happiest Happy Talk ever and that he and Madcap Moss are supposed to be reveling in victory against Drew McIntyre right now. He says that in these low points that one realizes what kind of man one really is, and as he talked to himself on his yacht, he realized that Madcap Moss is too blame for being on the apron and distracted him. Madcap Moss says he was excited for him, but Corbin says that Moss ruined the match and made WrestleMania weekend all about him before telling him that he has gotten too big for his suspenders and forgot his place, which is to tell him a joke. Madcap says that him costing Corbin a match "Madcap Loss," and calls Adam Pearce running a brothel "Madam Pearce." Corbin hates both jokes, then tells him all of his jokes have been terrible. Corbin gives him one last chance to tell a funny joke like his life depends on it, because it does. Moss then says that a guy who calls him friends like garbage, thinks he is better than everyone and dresses for a funeral for Tommy Bahama "Happy Corbin." Corbin turns on Madcap Moss by attacking him from behind, and Moss fights back by throwing him into a table before tossing him out of the ring. Corbin and Moss then brawl on the outside, and Moss gets the upper hand before getting him back in the ring and clotheslining him over the top rope. He then throws the Happy Talk set out of the ring and stomps on Corbin's hat.

Backstage, Jinder Mahal and Shanky meet with WWE official Adam Pearce and demand a WWE Intercontinental Championship match, then "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up about her "I Quit" match. Adam Pearce tells her there should be an answer on the match sometime tomorrow.

Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn by count-out when Sami Zayn avoids the Claymore Kick and runs away through the crowd.

We hear from Lacey Evans. She talks about how she grew up in a small town in Georgia and how life for her was rough due to her father's drug and mental problems and her mom getting caught up in it all. She says the abuse became too much and her mother moved her and her siblings out of the house and into women's shelters and campgrounds from state to state, and she learned to adapt and refused to give up. She says she may not have had a great start as the rest of the women's locker room, but what she has gone through, including time in the military, has made her who she is and got her to where she is now. She says this doesn't make her any better from other Superstars, but the other Superstars aren't better than her.

Naomi guests on commentary for the next match.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Liv Morgan, who says she is here to beat Sasha Banks, and if she can do it, that will give her and Rhea Ripley momentum. She says Rhea is not here, but she will be there on Monday when they become Women's Tag Team Champions.

Liv Morgan gets an upset win on Sasha Banks with an inside cradle out of a Superplex.

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman announces that SmackDown and the Universal Championship were not enough, and he went to WrestleMania, beat Brock Lesnar, and took Raw and the WWE Championship. As for the next step, it seems like he has done it all, but there is still some things left to achieve, and after seeing pictures of himself and The Usos, he realizes that The Usos - especially Jey - must unify the tag team titles as well. He tells The Usos to get the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships, then says they will have all the gold soon. Suddenly, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Roman lowers Nakamura's microphone, telling him he does not have to speak and that he knows how he feels, then says the island of relevancy is a place of love before hugging Nakamura. Nakamura suddenly gets superkicked in the face, then Roman tells them to do the same thing to RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton).

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for March 25, 2022

Veer Mahaan beats Joe Alonzo with a Camel Clutch.

Cedric Alexander beats T-Bar with a schoolkid pin.

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for June 2, 2020

Billy beats John Skyler.

Outside of the arena, Brandi Rhodes and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes are being interviewed by Alex Marvez when QT Marshall - now with a new hairdo - shows up in a blue convertible Corvette with Allie in the passenger seat. Dustin and Brandi show concern for the change in Marshall, but Marshall gets back in the car to go dining out with Allie.

The Butcher and The Blade beat Jon Cruz and Joe Alonzo.

Backstage, "The Librarian" Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler argue over who lost last week's battle royal first, and "The Librarian" Leva Bates cuts in and proposes that both men team up again. Cutler is okay with it as long as Avalon and Bates do not cheat, and Avalon reluctantly.

Christi Jaynes beats KiLynn King after grabbing the tights on an inside cradle.

Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat the debuting Big Game Leroy and EJ Lewis.

Allie guests on commentary for the next match.

The Natural Nightmares (QT Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes) beat Brandon Cutler and "The Librarian" Peter Avalon after "The Librarian" Leva Bates' interference attempt backfires.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Natural Nightmares (QT Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes). As Dustin says that they could not have won without Brandi Rhodes, QT Marshall says they could not have won it without Allie, who is waiting off to the side. QT Marshall then leaves with Allie to celebrate.

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for April 21, 2020

Penelope Ford beats Anna Jayy (who is now known as Anna Jay and is announced as debuting in this match, despite having an earlier one with Hikaru Shida) with a Fisherman's Suplex.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Joe Alonzo with the Gaol Lock.

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for March 24, 2020

Jake Hager quickly beats the debuting Joe Alonzo with the arm triangle.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall - now known as "The Natural Nightmares" - beat the debuting Matt Sells and Jon Cruz.

SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) beats Shawn Spears and the debuting Robert Anthony after Spears leaves Anthony high and dry for making mistakes. Spears attacks Anthony after the match and hits him with the C4.

"Superbad" Kip Sabian beats the debuting Suge D (also known as Sugar Dunkerton) by submission.

Colt Cabana beats Brandon Cutler.

Sonny Kiss and "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beat the debuting Corey Hollis and Mike Reed.