Red Carpet Rumble, Week Two - Championship Wrestling recap for August 23, 2026

Backstage, Jordan Castle says he is not going into the shark cage tonight, stating that shark cages are for animals. "One in a Million" Maximilien catches up with Jordan Castle and gets him to take a deep breath. Castle says he will get in the shark cage and that Maximilen will win tonight before he leaves the room.

"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Mathias by count-out in a match with Jordan Castle in a shark cage. Before the match, Jordan Castle walks out with the current design of the UWN World Heritage Championship while Maximilen wears the original NWA Hollywood championship belt around his waist. During the match, Maximilien sends Mathias into referee Chris Massie, sending Massie into the corner. Maximilien grabs the key from Massie and unlocks the cage, letting Castle out while he can get in. This allows Maximilien to win by count-out after Mathias chases Castle around the ring, but that allows Mathias to get his hands on Castle after the match, and Maximilien is unable to do anything for Castle as Castle gets powerbombed in the middle of the ring by a peeved Mathias.

We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says that he is a professional wrestler and all he has ever dreamed of, and while other wrestlers may say the same thing, he is better than them. In his mind, it means more to him, and he loves the life that he has created for himself. Cruz says that nobody wants to be your friend at the top, and while his time will come to an end, it will not end tonight against Che Cabrera, who he cannot knock off his own feet, and he will continue to live in his own delusion.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto talks with Che Cabrera and says that while everyone knows what Jordan Cruz is capable of, nobody knows what Cabrera is capable of. He says that Che Cabrera has earned it and that everyone will see that, then says that this is not about tag teams anymore and that it is about Che Cabrera, and while he has nothing but respect for Jordan Cruz and his title run, it is hit time to be at the top, and when Cruz is looking up at the lights, he will realize he got beat by "Latino Meat."

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Che Cabrera.

Ray Jaz beats "Main Evant" Evan Daniels to become the UWN Television Champion after drop kicking Daniels at the top rope and following it up with an avalanche Olympic Slam. During the match, Daniels tries to use the Television Championship as a weapon, but gets suplexed and put in the Jazmission. The referee takes the title away, but Daniels taps as soon as the referee turns his back. This allows Daniels to hit a knee followed by the Supernova as soon as Ray Jaz turns around from telling the referee that he won, but Ray Jaz kicks out.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 9, 2026

It is announced that this week's show will be the very last one at Levity Live in Oxnard, California, which is now closing due to their lease expiring and not being renewed.

We see footage of Skynyr putting his mask on as demonic-sounding voices call his name. We then see the Delirium (Slade, McCalleon, Skynyr, Carma) logo.

Skynyr beats Rob McKnight after McKnight swipes at Slade, who gets too close to the action at ringside. After the match, Slade and McCalleon hit Fatality on McKnight.

Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien head to the ring. Castle notes that this week's show is the last time Championship Wrestling will take place in Oxnard, California, and while he and the fans have not seen eye to eye, Maximilien won the Heritage Championship here. Castle proposes a ten-bell salute out of respect for Oxnard, then says "Psych!", saying that the fans did not deserve such a champion who has held the Heritage title for nearly 300 days, then Castle he has a mouth like Jimmy Hart. a brain like Bobby Heenan, and more greatness than Jim Cornette. After Castle states that Maximilien will hold the Heritage Championship for a long time and will outlive Oxnard itself, Jonny Loquasto shows up. Loquasto declares that while everything Castle about Maximilien is true, he needs a champion who is in action, and Maximilien will defend the Heritage Championship against Mathias once again at Red Carpet Rumble. After declaring that while Jordan Castle has a lot in common with great managers, a few which Castle has not mentioned, Loquasto then declares that at the match at Red Carpet Rumble, Castle will be locked in a shark cage. Loquasto also announces that Maximilien will team up with "Main Evant" Evan Daniels and Jordan Cruz against Mathias, Ray Jaz and Che Cabrera in a six-man tag match later tonight. Maximilien grabs Loquasto and traps in the corner, which leads to Mathias rushing in and confronting and fighting Maximilien to make the save. Castle has to get Maximilen out of the ring almost immediately.

Sisqo Ayala (formerly known as Auron West) beats BYP.

We hear from "The Conscience" Christian Rosenberg, who congratulates Jordan Cruz on giving "The Anomaly" Alex Ace a personal vendetta. He states that Alex Ace is the uncrowned champion and that Alex Ace has one simple instruction: toss everyone out of the ring and win the Red Carpet Rumble, and leave Jordan Cruz with nowhere to hide. Rosenberg says that at Red Carpet Rumble, destruction is in Jordan Cruz's destiny.

Bateman beats Joe Dashou. After the match, Bateman gets the fans hyped up, then declares for the Red Carpet Rumble.

Che Cabrera, Ray Jaz and Mathias beat "One in a Million" Maximilen, "Main Evant" Evan Daniels and Jordan Cruz in a six-man tag match. During the match, Daniels shoves Ray Jaz into referee Chris Massie and squashes Massie in the corner as he tries to eject Jordan Castle from ringside for pulling Ray Jaz out of a pinfall attempt from the outside. After this, Maximilien, Evan Daniels and Jordan Cruz grab their respective championships and toss them to their opponents before falling to the mat. Mathias, Ray Jaz and Che Cabrera respond by dropping the championships and falling to the mat themselves. Referee Chris Massie places the championships in the corner, and Jordan Castle stays un-ejected. After the match, Cabrera, Ray Jaz and Mathias lift up the champions' titles, then Evan Daniels attacks them all. All of a sudden, numerous wrestlers come out of the locker room and turns a post-match attack into an all-out brawl, and Jonny Loquasto cannot restore order as the show ends.

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Mathias beats Guy Cool.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews The Epic.The Epic says that Jordan Cruz "FA'd" and that he is about to "FO," and that Cruz is getting an ass-whupping and that Cruz is going to find out that he is "the CEO of FAFO."

Fidel Bravo beats Buck Skynyr with a Michinoku Driver out of nowhere. After the match, Delirium (Slade, McCalleon, Carma) show up, and they approach Buck Skynyr. Carma offers her hand, and Skynyr and Carma shake hands.

Royce Isaacs vs. Bad Dude Tito from June's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.

We see footage of Buck Skynyr locked in a door room and surrounded by Delirium (Slade, McCalleon, Carma). Carma tells Skynyr that his track record indicates he needs some help, and tonight, karma is in his favor.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against The Epic. During the match, Cruz tries to use the UWN World Championship as a weapon, but referee Justin Borden keeps him from using it. As referee Justin Borden gets the championship removed from the ring, Jordan Cruz dodges The Epic, who inadverently squashes Borden in the corner. Cruz goes for a low blow, but The Epic catches it, and he gets the better of Cruz only to realize that there is no referee. As The Epic revives the referee, Cruz grabs the World Championship again, but The Epic steps on the title to stop him from using it as a weapon again. Cruz sends The Epic through the ropes, grabs the title, and hits The Epic with a draping DDT through the ropes to win and retain. After the match, Cruz is about to hit The Epic with a metal folding chair when Che Cabrera shows up and takes the chair from Cruz as Cruz is about to swing. The Epic gets up and hits Cruz with an F5 on the World Championship.

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Backstage, David Marquez interviews Bad Dude Tito and Slice Boogie. Tito says Slice loves to run his mouth and act tough, but he has gone through guys like Slice on the way to matches. He also says that Danny Limelight is not here anymore and that there will be no controversy or scandal when he beats him tonight. Slice says that Tito is salty with Che Cabrera and is taking his anger out on the younger wrestlers, then says that this is a showcase for the best and that he will walk all over Tito.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against BYP. After the match, Jordan Cruz says he lets the results speak for themselves and says that regardless of the size of the opponent, he is not going to lose.

The Red Carpet Rumble is coming on August 9th!

"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats Joey Lancaster.

We see a vignette for Delirium (Slade and McCalleon).

"All Day" Will Allday vs. "Platinum" Max Caster from Gotham Wrestling is replayed.

We hear from Bateman, who wants to know who Ray Jaz thinks he is. He says he had plenty of business left with Evan Daniels until Ray Jaz put his hands on him, and says that Ray Jaz has made a mistake. Bateman says he does not give or take quarter, and that he laid him flat. He then says that he is not done with Evan Daniels yet.

Bad Dude Tito beats Slice Boogie.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for April 12, 2026

Backstage, Zeda Zhang is reporting on the whereabouts of The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley). 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) suddenly show up from behind a door and reveal that they have attacked Dom Kubrick.

Lucas Riley beats Slice Boogie with a roll-up to earn an upset victory. After the match, (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) 5150 beat up Lucas Riley, but they run away when Dom Kubrick runs into the ring. Danny Limelight says that The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley got lucky and that 5150 are still tag team champions at the end of the night, and that The Krusty Krew are still their bitches. Slice Boogie says that The Krusty Krew will never beat them.

Backstage, Zeda Zhang interviews Vinny Pacifico. Pacifico is interrupted by Rob McKnight, who tells him to stop whining and go back to New York. Pacifico shoves Rob, Rob shoves back, and both men brawl before officials break things up.

Vinny Pacifico beats Rob McKnight after spitting his energy drink into Rob McKnight's face.

Gypsy Mac vs. Simone from April's edition of Sunday Night Slam is replayed.

We hear from Fly Def (Warren J and Zackzilla). Warren J re-introduces himself and Zackzilla, and Zackzilla mentions the tag team title opportunity from 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) that did not go their way. Zackzilla says they plan to make an impact by taking on The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito), and Warren J wants to show them who the new tag team running things around here is.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against The OXP after The OXP kicks The Epic off the ring apron after The Epic places Jordan Cruz's foot on the bottom rope to break a pinfall attempt. The OXP then leaps from the top rope only for Jordan Cruz to catch him for No More Sorrow to pin, win and retain.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for March 1, 2026

We hear from Alyssa Marino, who is in the middle of Winter Storm Hernando in Nyack, New York. The following episode is from Championship Wrestling, and Gotham Wrestling will be back when it is safe to go back to Levity Live.

Mathis and Jordan Cruz head to the ring to start this week's show. Jordan Cruz says the fans should be showing a little more gratitude, as UWN is the best wrestling company in the world and has the best champion representing it. He says that things have been smooth sailing ever since he beat Danny Limelight for the World Champion. He says that UWN is finding new companies and new places for him to go to, and he will be defending the UWN World Championship against Hammerstone at Sunday Night Slam. He says Hammerstone will not kill him and will die trying, because nobody can touch him. Jordan Cruz says that he will be World Champion for as long as he wants, and until then, he must stay sharp, and he will be having a non-title warm-up match against anyone who wants to try their luck with him. The challenge is answered by Jake Redondo.

Jordan Cruz beats Jake Redondo.

Alex Gracia beats "Mack Daddy" Mylo.

Nearly Average Wrestling owner Shane Hartline heads to the ring. Hartline says he is back and that he keeps his promises, for tonight, it feels so good to announce that "Outlandinsh" Zicky Dice is completely done with professional wrestling. He says that he is a Hollywood guy, not a bad guy, and that he gave Zicky a role in his first film. He then announces Zicky's co-star as well as his newest client, Marty "The Moth" Martinez. Marty the Moth heads to the ring, and talks about how filming took place in Abu Dhabi and how he rode camels with Leonardo DiCaprio, who told him to live in the moment. We then see footage of Marty slapping Zicky Dice on Power Slap. Marty says that Zicky method acted so much that he broke four bones in three slaps and have never been able to return to the ring ever again, then he and Hartline thank Zicky Dice for leaving the business and allowing for Marty to come home.

We hear from The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito). Che Cabrera says that Bad Dude Tito is back at 100%. Bad Dude Tito says that he is not happy with Daddy Limelight and that the two of them are coming for the UWN Tag Team Championships.

The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) beats Rob McKnight, Fidel Bravo and Gregory Sharpe in a six-man tag match when Bravo tags himself in as Sharpe has Daniels where he wants him, allowing Daniels to hit a low blow for the pin and the win.

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We hear from Jordan Cruz and The Epic. Cruz says that if he wants to start an episode, then that is what is going to happen. He says this week's episode is all about his World title defense with Scorpio Sky, and while he knows all of Scorpio's accomplishments, Scorpio has yet to face him and that opportunities seperate him from the Hall of Fame. Cruz says he will retain his title in his main event.

"Poppin'" EJ Sparks heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He has been UWN Heritage Champion for 266 days and has a lot of big challengers, yet no challenger has been able to beat him. He then addresses "One in a Million" Maximilien. He says that Maximilien has been a pain for the last two months and that he and Jordan Castle have sneak attacked him from behind at every chance, and that Maximilien is a coward who does not have what it takes to beat him one-on-one like a man. Sparks then says they can stop waiting and do this right, then Jordan Castle and Maximilien show up. Castle demands respect for the soon-to-be Heritage Champion and states that Sparks was not a fighting champion when Maximilien was in Montenegro. He also mentions that Sparks has a busted neck and that he cannot beat Maximilien at 100%, much less with a neck held together with Scotch tape, and states that he and Maximilien will do whatever it takes to win the Heritage title. He also states that while Sparks is back in the hospital with a broken neck, Maximilien will "take care of grandma." This starts a brawl between Sparks and Maximilien, and when Maximilien flinches at the attempt at a Roundhouse Rhythm, Sparks stops and slams Maximilien in the face.

CJ Dirt beats Michael Sean with the Rollin' Rocker.

We hear from Delirium (Slade and McCallion), who says that all the other tag teams are ready until the bell rings, then nothing matters. They then state that all they need is for the bell to ring.

The Pump Line (Boa "the Constrictor" Silva and "The Solution" Antonio Rivers) vs. Delirium (Slade and McCallion) from the October 5, 2025 episode of Championship Wrestling is replayed.

Damian Desire beats Jake Redondo.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews Luster the Legend, who says that regardless of who his opponent is, he will shoot them all down. He then says that his partner Adam Thornstowe is retired and that Che Cabrera's tag team partner is injured, and now he has nobody has to hold him back.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Scorpio Sky. During the match, Jordan Cruz introduces the World Championship into the match as a weapon, but the referee takes it away. Cruz shoves the referee into the corner, and Scorpio scores a near-fall on a schoolkid pin. Scorpio hits the TKO on Cruz only for the referee is pulled out of the ring by The Epic during the pinfall attempt. Scorpio Sky takes out The Epic on the outside and gets the referee back into the ring, and when Cruz hits Scorpio with the World title, Scorpio kicks out. Near the end of the match, Scorpio rolls Cruz up for a pinfall attempt only to be sent right into a right hand from the outside by The Epic on the kick-out, allowing Cruz to hit No More Sorrow to win and retain.

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As Jack Farmer talks about the matches for tonight's program, Jordan Castle shows up and calls last week's tag match "a travesty of justice" after Maximilien was taken off his feet for the very first time. He says that Maximilien is still undefeated due to Jose the Assassin taking the pin and that he will take the UWN Heritage Championship to prove he is still one in a million.

Rob McKnight beats Keita.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. Sparks says momentum has been on his side, and since he has been Heritage Champion, he has been undefeated. He has proven that Maximilien is not unbeatable, and he hopes to shut him and Jordan Castle up. Castle shows up and calls Sparks a bully who makes people feel bad as he builds himself up. He says that Sparks is a chump, not a champ, then Sparks is attacked from behind by Maximilien, who then says "Who's off his feet now?"

Transcendence (Damian Desire and Bryce Saturn) beat Jake Redondo and Joey Lancaster after Desire pulls Redondo out of the ring to stop a double-team move to hit one of their own on Lancaster.

Backstage, "Main Evant" Evan Daniels runs into Jonny Loquasto and finds out that he will have to defend the UWN Television Championship against Gregory Sharpe and Fidel Bravo. Daniels then makes fun of Sharpe behind his back, and this eventually leads to a brawl when Daniels turns around. Security has to move in.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Javi. During the match, The Epic gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, and Jordan Cruz tries to hit Javi with the World Championship only to miss and get planted with a Flatliner. The Epic pulls the referee out of the ring during the pinfall, and that leads to Javi confronting The Epic in the ring and fighting both him and Cruz at the same time. The Epic soon hits Javi with the World Championship, then gets the referee back in the ring for the pin and the win for Jordan Cruz to retain.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for September 7, 2025

Jack Farmer interviews Vipress at the start of the show. Vipress says that she has beaten Alex Gracia before, and if she wants her ass handed to her again, they can go. Gracia soon shows up and confronts Vipress, and officials have to stop the inevitable brawl.

Jonny Loquasto announces that next week, there will be another title match for the main event. He then introduces the current UWN Heritage Champion, "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. Loquasto then announces Sparks' next opponent for his title, who is the toughest yet: Johnny United (aka Johnny TV in AEW and ROH). Sparks talks about how he first saw Johnny United - then known as Johnny Nitro - when he watched wrestling as a kid, and how the way he wrestles was directly inspired by Johnny. He says that the Heritage Championship means a lot to him and that he has had banger after banger in the ring, and wants to meet Johnny before the match. Johnny shows up and heads to the ring, and Sparks says it is an honor to defend the title against him and be in the ring with him. Johnny replies with a punch to the face followed by a beatdown before he holds up the Heritage Championship and says the best man will win.

Backstage, Jack Farmer is met by G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine). Once again, their plan to stay undefeated is to just keep winning.

Alex Gracia beats Vipress after using the bottom rope for leverage.

G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) beat Jake Redondo and Joey Lancaster. After the match, Delirium's (Slade and McCallion) leader shows up. He says he would congratulate G.U.N.K., but he is not a liar. He goes on to insult Valentine's looks before saying "Well done" to McKnight. He says that he is impressed with Joey Lancaster and that he is remembering who he is, but Jake Redondo fails to understand that this is a war, not a gymnastics act. He suggests to Lancaster that if he does not want to spend the rest of his career looking at the light, he should rethink who he picks as a tag team partner. This drives a wedge between Lancaster and Redondo.

We hear from Fidel Bravo, who says that he gets the opportunity he has been begging for after ten years and that he will not let it go to waste.

Mathias beats Halex after avoiding a top rope Swanton Bomb.

We hear from Brandon Cutler, who says that every time someone challenges him, he wins. He then says that he wants a championship, and next week, he wants to defeat a long-time Television Champion. Cutler then challenges "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to a match next week.

David Marquez announces that the United Wrestling Network is coming to the Lorain Palace Theatre in Lorain, Ohio on March 28, 2026.

Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Fidel Bravo following the distraction by The Epic.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for July 20, 2025

Backstage, Jack Farmer is met by G.U.N.K. (Rob Shit and Casanova Valentine), who decide to do the intro for him. When asked about their match this week, they plan on winning.

Brandon Cutler beats Fidel Bravo.

Backstage, Jonny Loaqusto introduces CEO of Nearly Average Wrestling, Shane Hartline, and his security guard, Leroy. Hartline says that he is here in peace and that he is looking forward to the rest of the show, then wants to see the rest of the roster in Championship Wrestling.

Jonny Loaquasto interviews The Mighty Zaddies ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito). Shane Haste talks about how he grew up on television while kids these days watch television on their phones. Che Cabrera says Damian Desire is stronger than he looks, but he looks forward to getting his hands around his neck. Bad Dude Tito says they have been champions for close to three years and that The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Damian Desire, Bryce Saturn) have to attack them from behind to get a chance. Loquasto then announces there will be a six-man tag match between The Mighty Zaddies and the Evantourage, who soon arrive and state that The Mighty Zaddies cannot beat them. Evan Daniels pokes Haste as he states that The Evantourage is tired of slapping them around, which starts a brawl that quickly has to be stopped.

G.U.N.K. (Rob Shit and Casanova Valentine) beat Auron West and Mathias. After the match, Mathias gets angry at Auron West and shoves him before leaving the ring.

We hear from the mysterious leader of Delirium (Slade and McCallion), who says that the awakening has begun and that we have seen the first ripples in the still waters of the tag team division, courtesy of Delirium. Slade says the tag team has seen what they are now up against, and McCallion says that when you crawl into the dark with them, you don't come back up. The mysterious leader of Delirium says that this is the first warning, and to stand with Delirium or be slayed by society.

Danny Limelight heads to the ring. He talks about his 933-day reign, but says he is pushing 1,000 days as his family sits in the front row. He issues an open challenge for the UWN World Championship, and says that he is not taking a loss in front of his family. Jack Farmer gets in the ring and asks Big Baby Slim if he is answering the open challenge. Big Baby Slim says he does not need the title or the fans, and that he will take on anyone. He says he is back because some people have big heads and leave "the real ones" on their own, taking off when they find success and leaving people like him at home, then offers the open challenge to Jordan Cruz, who then goes to work.

Jordan Cruz beats Danny Limelight to become the UWN World Champion! Danny Limelight's reign ends at 933 days.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for June 15, 2025

Brittnie Brooks beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) Casanova Valentine almost reveals what G.U.N.K. means, and Rob McKnight says that when Championship Wrestling kept calling him, he had to bring Casanova in. Casanova says they are the best tag team on the planet and that they want the tag team titles.

Scorpio Sky vs. "The Chosen One" Zay Washington from Memphis Wrestling is replayed.

Jordan Cruz beats Mathias.

We hear from "The Midnight Sun" Auron West, who says that he is here from Alaska to prove that he is the best. His first stop on that quest is when "The Midnight Sun" slays "The Dragon" Brandon Cutler.

Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire. Daniels calls his group "The Evantourage," then says that Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire are going to smack The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) take the tag team titles. Saturn says they will show what "The Evantourage" is made of.

Jordan Castle brags about how rich and beautiful "One in a Million" Maximilien Monclair is and talks about how he is from a country nobody can afford a day trip to and how any woman in the crowd can fall for him. He also says Maximilien is a humanitarian and that the fans are "his charity case."

"One in a Million" Maximilien Monclair beats Halex by submission with the Max Factor.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who brags about beating everyone who has been put in front of him, then announces that he will issue an open challenge for the UWN World Championship next week.

"The Dragon" Brandon Cutler beats "The Midnight Sun" Auron West.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for June 1, 2025

We see the aftermath of last week's main event, where Big Baby Slim claims that Scorpio Sky left him and his friends for greener pastures, and that he has been gone for 12 years while Scorpio Sky has taken the spotlight. He says he is "the realest in the ring" and that it is his time to take the spotlight, because he is back.

Jordan Cruz beats Matt Vandagriff. During the match, the man recently seen talking about the fall of society is seen in the crowd.

Jeff Farmer announces as per Nikko Marquez that as of today they will begin "The United Wrestling Network Showcase," which puts the biggest and brightest starts from all over the world in a UWN ring, starting with Ice Williams and Brandon Cutler, right now.

Brandon Cutler beats Ice Williams.

"Main Evant" Evan Daniels beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to become the UWN Television Champion! During the match, Daniels lands on top of the referee after a kick-out, and a second referee shows up to call the match after Zicky hits Daniels with Snake, Rattle and Roll. As the second ref checks on the first ref, Daniels hits Zicky with a low blow, then hits him with the Lasting Impression to win the match and the title.

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"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Penta el Zero Miedo to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at Forbidden Door.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith). Chris Jericho says he is not on tonight's show because he had an unprovoked attack from Hook last week and that he is too valuable to be left exposed at the commentary table and be attacked. He announces he has stepped down from his commentary role on Rampage to spend time on the other shows and get more TV time, and while he is no longer the number one commentator on Rampage, he is still number one in everyone's hearts.

Backstage, we hear from Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Taven, Mike Bennett). Mike Bennett says that Double or Nothing sucked and that all he got out of Las Vegas was a sunburn. Mike Taven says they got ejected from ringside without doing anything wrong that night. Roderick Strong is angry that he was not the tenth man in the Forbidden Door Gauntlet Match and that he is pissed off and frustration, and he will take everything out on Lio Rush before he goes after Will Ospreay.

Satnam Singh quickly beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.

Backstage, we hear from Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Kaun says that sometimes you much scorch everything to the earth to start anew, and Brian Cage says they will start anew tomorrow night on Collision against any trio who wants to take them on. Hechicero shows up and introduces himself before putting Cage of Agony over, then Toa Liona says they will see their challengers Saturday in Spanish.

"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Viva Van in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match.

Backstage, we hear from The Outcasts (Saraya and Harley Cameron). They congratulate Mariah May, who make fun of Mariah for wanting to be "Timeless" Toni Storm and that next week, Saraya will beat Mariah after having beaten the real Toni Storm.

Kyle O'Reilly beats Jordan Cruz with the cross arm breaker.

Backstage, we hear from Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny says they are here to challenge the best, and that there is one man that he has never wrestled who is beating people right and left: Claudio Castagnoli, to whom he issues a challenge on Collision.

Rey Fenix beats Isiah Kassidy.

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At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for February 25, 2024

General Manager Jonny Loquasto is in the ring to start this week's show. He states that as General Manager, he felt that the perfect way to kick off this week was to bring out an individual who has been the face of the United Wrestling Network for over 400 days and has clawed his way up from the bottom to reach the pinnacle and become the United World Champion: Danny Limelight. Limelight heads to the ring, and asks the fans if they missed him before stating that he has not spent his entire time at home, as he has been on a world tour with the United World Championship. He states that he has been champion for over 400 days and has taken the title to Mexico, Puerto Rico and all the states in-between to be a fighting champion for himself as well as the fans. Limelight runs down his title defenses, such as Moose, Clark Connors, "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, and Eddie Kingston, then mentions that the Red Carpet Rumble is around the corner and that someone else will be after his title. He brings up Slice Boogie, then mentions that he is first Golden Opportunity and the World Champion and that Slice is playing a game of "anything you can do, I can do better." Limelight then says that he or anyone who steps up for the title will get put down. As Loquasto declares that Limelight will be defending his championship next week, Slice Boogie shows up. He says the time for rice and beans and pina coladas is over, then says "I'm your papi now!" and wants Limelight for the world title tonight. Loquasto acknowledges that Slice has a shot at the world title, but announces that he is not Limelight's opponent next week. That opponent is announced to be "Pretty" Peter Avalon, the longest reigning Heritage Champion. Slice Boogie tells Avalon he is in a good mood when he shows up. Avalon tells Slice Boogie that he admires his confidence and says that he is talented, and if he wins the title, he will gladly defend it against him. He then says it is him and Limelight next week, and that he will leave with the title and "that is deadass." Limelight states that "PPA" will soon stand for "Papi pins Avalon."

Dylan Bostic beats "The Desirable" Damian Desire.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning, who tells him that based on his actions, he wants his main event match for the Television Championship is against a man who has been by his side and has helped him during his title reign, and was even stripped of his first name before he left him in the dust: Honest John. Banning says that is fine with him, as he gets to teach Honest John one fnal lesson. When Banning walks off, it is revealed that Honest John has been overhearing him in secret.

"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "Highly Recommended" Cameron Gates.

We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says Ju Dizz beating him means absolutely nothing and that he was right to cross him all along. He says he is still the baddest man in the locker room and that his fire is fueled even further, and if anyone thought he had a mean streak before, they haven't seen anything yet. We hear from "Timeless" Levi Shapiro and Rob McKnight, and Shapiro says that they are coming back to the United Wrestling Network to wreak all kinds of havoc and beat all of the tag teams. Rob McKnight says that when they step in the ring, everyone had better watch out.

Jordan Cruz beats CJ Tino.

"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against Honest John following two pop-up cutters and a DDT into the guillotine choke.

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"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Allan Breeze.

We hear from Willie Mack, who says that he is coming back to Derby City Wrestling with gold on his mind. He says that he has been around the world with a lot of great opponents, but it is time to take it to the next level. All of a sudden, "All Day" Will Allday shows up and proposes they have a match, saying that Willie is not "the man" while he is here. Both men shake on it.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

Mikey O'Shea beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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Buck Skynyr beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

We hear from Jack Farmer, who talks about the success of Golden Opportunity and Slice Boogie's tournament win. We then hear from Slice Boogie, who says that the world title is next for him and that it does not matter who holds it, as material possessions and title reigns come and go and it is now his turn. We also hear about the upcoming Red Carpet Rumble and we also hear from Danny Limelight, who talks about his year-long-plus reign as United World Championship reign and knows that anyone can win the Rumble and put a target on him. He warns this year's winner that they will have to kill him for the World title like everyone else.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Jonny Loquasto, who announces that the participants in the Golden Opportunity Tournament will not know who they are facing until they make their entrances. Also, the two wild card opponents will not face each other and will be in separate matches, and one wild card competitor will be kept secret until their match happens.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Jordan Cruz and "Poppin'" EJ Sparks to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

Backstage, we hear from "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who says that his path to opportunity is up next because the entire event was named after and built for him, and when he wins, he will be one step closer to reclaiming his birthright and destiny in the United World Championship.

Backstage, The Bodega discuss their upcoming matches. As "King FatBoy" Papo Esco hopes that The Bodega has his back and Danny Limelight mentions his world title defense next week, they also discuss getting Slice Boogie a shot at the United Heritage title.

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Ju Dizz and Rocco Bellagio with the Goldi-Lock on Ju Dizz - who suffers a hurt knee after slipping on a springboard move - to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament when Rocco Bellagio is unable to stop Ju Dizz from tapping out in time.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Invictus Khash. Khash says that when he came to United Wrestling Network a year ago, he came there with a dream in his heart, and while he went through a lot, he won the Red Carpet Rumble. Shortly after that, Jordan Clearwater put him on the shelf, and as he recovered, he realized time was of the essence and his time to shine is now. He says that Limelight's time is coming to an end, and next week, he will make him tap out and become United World Champion.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto is met by Shane Haste and Che Cabrera, who confront him for letting Invictus Khash cash in and putting them in a tag team title match while Bad Dude Tito is in Japan. After stating that Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) "are no supergroup" regarding their tag team title defense, Beef Candy show up and confront them for their statement, and Jonny Loquasto makes it clear that their United World Tag Team Championship match will happen next week.

Slice Boogie beats "Main Event" Evan Daniels and Sledge to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament. After the match, Jeremy McPete interviews Slice Boogie in the ring, and Slice talks about how Danny Limelight beat him in last year's tournament and how The Bodega did not end after that, then says he and Danny are on the same time and that he is here to be the MVP, not to win a Most Improved Player or Sixth Man award.

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Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Jonny Loquasto, who announces that the participants in the Golden Opportunity Tournament will not know who they are facing until they make their entrances. Also, the two wild card opponents will not face each other and will be in separate matches, and one wild card competitor will be kept secret until their match happens.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Jordan Cruz and "Poppin'" EJ Sparks to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

Backstage, we hear from "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who says that his path to opportunity is up next because the entire event was named after and built for him, and when he wins, he will be one step closer to reclaiming his birthright and destiny in the United World Championship.

Backstage, The Bodega (Daddy Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) discuss their upcoming matches. As "King FatBoy" Papo Esco hopes that The Bodega has his back and Danny Limelight mentions his world title defense next week, they also discuss getting Slice Boogie a shot at the United Heritage title.

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Ju Dizz and Rocco Bellagio with the Goldi-Lock on Ju Dizz - who suffers a hurt knee after slipping on a springboard move - to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament when Rocco Bellagio is unable to stop Ju Dizz from tapping out in time.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Invictus Khash. Khash says that when he came to United Wrestling Network a year ago, he came there with a dream in his heart, and while he went through a lot, he won the Red Carpet Rumble. Shortly after that, Jordan Clearwater put him on the shelf, and as he recovered, he realized time was of the essence and his time to shine is now. He says that Limelight's time is coming to an end, and next week, he will make him tap out and become United World Champion.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto is met by Shane Haste and Che Cabrera, who confront him for letting Invictus Khash cash in and putting them in a tag team title match while Bad Dude Tito is in Japan. After stating that Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) "are no supergroup" regarding their tag team title defense, Beef Candy show up and confront them for their statement, and Jonny Loquasto makes it clear that their United World Tag Team Championship match will happen next week.

Slice Boogie beats "Main Event" Evan Daniels and Sledge to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament. After the match, Jeremy McPete interviews Slice Boogie in the ring, and Slice talks about how Danny Limelight beat him in last year's tournament and how The Bodega did not end after that, then says he and Danny are on the same time and that he is here to be the MVP, not to win a Most Improved Player or Sixth Man award.

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Jordan Cruz beats Rob McKnight to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up and watches from the stage, which gets the attention of Rob McKnight and almost costs McKnight the match. After the match, Dylan Bostic praises Jordan Cruz for being almost as good as he is before declaring him the winner of the match himself.

We see a video package for Dylan Bostic.

Jonny Loquasto is in the ring. He says that the 2023 Golden Opportunity Tournament is on the horizon, with three wild entries while the rest are competitors who have competed and qualified. Loquasto announces that the United Wrestling Network has its first wild card entrant in the tournament: "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who shows up before Loquasto can mention him. Zicky Dice says he did not need the warm welcome, because he is "over as hell." He then teases what is in his fanny pack before yelling "Tough shit!", then says this is his time now and that there is nobody here who can shut him up. When the fans boo him, he says that the booing does not hurt him and that it actually turns him on. Zicky also prays that the UWN stops accepting food stamps as payment to watch the show, then says he is sick and tired of being underutilitized, making everyone laugh and his peers passing him up. He says he should have a load of merchandise, then says it should be no surprise that he is a wild card entrant and that it is his time now. Zicky states that it does not matter who his opponent is, as there is nobody in the United Wrestling Network who will take his opportunity away from him, as he is the future face of the company and it is time everyone saw "another side of the Dice." Zicky then demands that Loquasto wishes him luck in the tournament, which Loquasto does, then Zicky Dice says he does not need luck. Zicky turns to leave, then nearly punches Loquasto in the face.

Brynn Thorne beats Mylo with the Rings of Saturn.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Kevin Blackwood. Blackwood says it has been a rough time for him right now and all he wants to do is work, and thanks Jonny Loquasto and the United Wrestling Network when "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up. He says it is about time Blackwood is here, but he is showing gratitude to the wrong people and that he wanted this for him, as he knows what is going on with him and he wanted this opportunity for him. He says that everyone is congratuling him for getting to wrestle Blackwood and that while some people are concerned he will lose his title, he is not one of those people, for Blackwood is in his element now and that the ring is his, and thratens to gouge his eyes out if he rolls his eyes at him one more time. This leads to a staredown between Blackwood and Banning.

24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat - and outsmart - The Institution (Brendan Divine and Honest John) after Brendan Divine pins Michael Hopkins only to find out that Miggy Rose is the legal man and not Hopkins, leading to Rose sneaking up behind Divine and pinning him with a schoolkid pin to win.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto runs into Kevin Martenson and lets him that Bateman has a shot at the United Heritage Championship and that he will challenge whoever between him and Jakob Austin Young - whom Loquasto warns Martenson not to look past - tonight.

Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Jakob Austin Young. After the match, Martenson notices Bateman on his way out and has a confrontation with him on the stage to end the show.

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Jordan Cruz beats Rob McKnight to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up and watches from the stage, which gets the attention of Rob McKnight and almost costs McKnight the match. After the match, Dylan Bostic praises Jordan Cruz for being almost as good as he is before declaring him the winner of the match himself.

We see a video package for Dylan Bostic.

Jonny Loquasto is in the ring. He says that the 2023 Golden Opportunity Tournament is on the horizon, with three wild entries while the rest are competitors who have competed and qualified. Loquasto announces that the United Wrestling Network has its first wild card entrant in the tournament: "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who shows up before Loquasto can mention him. Zicky Dice says he did not need the warm welcome, because he is "over as hell." He then teases what is in his fanny pack before yelling "Tough shit!", then says this is his time now and that there is nobody here who can shut him up. When the fans boo him, he says that the booing does not hurt him and that it actually turns him on. Zicky also prays that the UWN stops accepting food stamps as payment to watch the show, then says he is sick and tired of being underutilitized, making everyone laugh and his peers passing him up. He says he should have a load of merchandise, then says it should be no surprise that he is a wild card entrant and that it is his time now. Zicky states that it does not matter who his opponent is, as there is nobody in the United Wrestling Network who will take his opportunity away from him, as he is the future face of the company and it is time everyone saw "another side of the Dice." Zicky then demands that Loquasto wishes him luck in the tournament, which Loquasto does, then Zicky Dice says he does not need luck. Zicky turns to leave, then nearly punches Loquasto in the face.

Brynn Thorne beats Mylo with the Rings of Saturn.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Kevin Blackwood. Blackwood says it has been a rough time for him right now and all he wants to do is work, and thanks Jonny Loquasto and the United Wrestling Network when "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up. He says it is about time Blackwood is here, but he is showing gratitude to the wrong people and that he wanted this for him, as he knows what is going on with him and he wanted this opportunity for him. He says that everyone is congratuling him for getting to wrestle Blackwood and that while some people are concerned he will lose his title, he is not one of those people, for Blackwood is in his element now and that the ring is his, and thratens to gouge his eyes out if he rolls his eyes at him one more time. This leads to a staredown between Blackwood and Banning.

24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat - and outsmart - The Institution (Brendan Divine and Honest John) after Brendan Divine pins Michael Hopkins only to find out that Miggy Rose is the legal man and not Hopkins, leading to Rose sneaking up behind Divine and pinning him with a schoolkid pin to win.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto runs into Kevin Martenson and lets him that Bateman has a shot at the United Heritage Championship and that he will challenge whoever between him and Jakob Austin Young - whom Loquasto warns Martenson not to look past - tonight.

Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Jakob Austin Young. After the match, Martenson notices Bateman on his way out and has a confrontation with him on the stage to end the show.