Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships in a Six Sides of Steel Match from Lockdown 2015.
We look back on Lei Ying Lee vs. Xia Brookside in a no-disqualification match for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
We look back on Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Austin Aries, Gunner, Lashley) vs. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) in a Lethal Lockdown Match from Lockdown 2015.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Manny Lemons and El Pirata de la Muerte.
General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring to start tonight's show. He addresses the physical altercation with Gunther after Night of Champions, takes accountability for his part in the incident, and announces that he is now General Manager of the brand again. Aldis then introduces CM Punk to the ring, then gives Punk the floor and leaves the ring. Punk says that he missed the fans on SmackDown after two-and-a-half months of working to move to the blue brand, the attempts at which were expedited when a challenge for Sami Zayn was needed. He says that when opportunities fall from the sky, he catches them, and after getting ready for the match in his own home and kissing his wife goodbye, he is now Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk says that he is not like other wrestling, much like other champions, and that he plans to be a fighting champion every week and defend every chance he gets, for he draws a target on his back as the locker room is full of hungry, talented individuals who want what he has. Punk then throws an open challenge to anyone who thinks they have what it takes to wrestle "The Best in the World," for he is not hard to find and he will defend the WWE Championship with his blood, sweat and tears for the fans. Punk also addresses what Sami Zayn said about him on social media and says that he will give him a shot, as he certainly deserves a rematch. He also addresses Gunther, saying they remembered their last match, and also proposes that they square off again. He also mentions his recent two matches with Finn Balor and that he looks forward to facing him in neutral territory. Punk also mentions Royce Keys, Damian Priest and Trick Williams, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and heads to the ring.Cody asks Punk how his left eye, and Punk says that it looks a lot worse than it feels. Cody mentions how he had a black eye and how a championship opportunity fell into Punk's lap. He then says that while there are matches like the one Punk had, there are those that have been building for years. Punk mentions their history and their friendship and how he does not want the WWE Championship to come between it all. Punk says they may not be able to run away from each other anymore, to which Cody agrees, mentioning that he had told him "Just say when." Punk interrupts Cody as he speaks, saying "When." Cody says "SummerSlam." Both men shake hands. Aldis makes Cody vs. Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship an official main event match for SummerSlam.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab. Cargill says that she is already to go and is ready to break Alexa Bliss' face. Michin says Charlotte Flair needs as many lessons as it takes to get the picture like Alexa, and B-Fab says that Charlotte will get a front row seat to see Alexa get snapped for a twig. Cargill says that everything that will happen to Alexa tonight will be Charlotte's fault and that she will not be held responsible.
UFC middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis is seen in the crowd.
Finn Balor beats Tama Tonga.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says he has done nothing but prove and deserve, then says Trick Williams may have the aura, but it will not help him against someone with his star power. He says his aim has never been more clear and that tonight is his moment.
Backstage, R-Truth has to pay up to Fraxiom (Nathan Fraser and Axiom) due to the United States losing in the World Cup, then The War Raiders show up. Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu show up looking for Solo Sikoa. R-Truth says he has yet to see Solo, but when Jacob says he is looking for Royce Keys, Truth says he has not seen him, either. Damian Priest shows up and says that Royce Keys is here and in the building, and when R-Truth asks Priest why he mentioned where Royce Keys is, Priest says that Royce Keys is not their problem.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is on the phone with Sami Zayn, who is on a mental health break, and Sami is not happy with Cody vs. Punk for the WWE Championship at at SummerSlam. Suddenly, Gunther shows up and says that Aldis made a big mistake, but he is going to give him a chance to fix this before the end of the night, as he deserves to be in the ring with the champion and he does not care if he even has to face both Cody and Punk. Aldis says he will take that into consideration.
Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu are in the ring. Jimmy Uso calls out Solo Sikoa, but Royce Keys shows up and heads to the ring instead. Royce Keys addresses Jimmy Uso mentioning his name both last week and this week, then says that "the family business" is starting to affect everyone and is starting to affect him. Jimmy Uso says tonight is about "OTC business," and when Royce mentions that Roman Reigns is not here, Jacob Fatu steps up and says that they are good friends and that they should keep it that away. He tells Royce that he can say anything about anyone else, but warns him not to mention Roman Reigns again. Royce Keys says it does not have to be like this, and when Jimmy Uso says that nobody tells them what to do and that Royce Keys is not family, Royce Keys says that royalty, not blood, makes family, and that Jacob is his family and he will not let that fall. Jacob tells Royce that he will cross a line that he will not be able to come back from, and Royce says that he did not come here to fight, but he will cross that line. Jimmy thinks Royce is crazy for taking him and Jacob on, but Jacob tells Jimmy that there is no "we" here and that this is all on Jimmy, because he is out. Jacob then walks away, and Jimmy calls for a referee so they can have a match. Jimmy then goes for a cheap shot, but Royce makes him pay for it by immediately overpowering him.
Jimmy Uso beats Royce Keys. During the match, Solo Sikoa sneaks up on Jimmy Uso from behind on the outside and nearly hits him with a Samoan Spike, but Jacob Fatu comes back and beats up Solo Sikoa. Solo and Jacob go at it on the outside, and Jacob gets Solo in the Tongan Death Grip. Back in the ring, this allows Jimmy Uso to hit the Spear on a distracted Royce Keys for the pin and the win. After the match, Jacob gets Solo back in the ring to stomp a mudhole in him, then Royce Keys confronts Jacob. Jacob superkicks Royce and hits him with a senton, then takes a chair from Jimmy and wraps it around Solo's head. Jacob stops short of a hip attack on Solo and tells him to be ready next week on Raw, and this time, he will not stop.
We see Sami Zayn's message from after last week's Raw where Sami calls CM Punk a "piece of shit" for just waltzing in and taking the WWE Championship from him.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk, who says that all challengers can get in line and that he has been called much worse by people other than Sami Zayn. Candice LeRae shows up, and Johnny Gargano is planking on a nearby box. Candice says Sami is the only one who did not give up on Gargano and was "the voice of the voiceless" and that Sami was their hope until Punk took that from them. Punk tells Gargano and Candice to get back in the ring, as this is not working. As he walks away, Punk runs into Finn Balor, who welcomes him to the blue brand.
We hear from Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid), who talk about how they will be the center of attention in Madison Square Garden and how they will take the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships from Paige and Brie Bella at Saturday Night's Main Event, courtesy of Chime.
Jade Cargill beats Alexa Bliss. During the match, B-Fab trips Alexa on the outside, and that allows Charlotte Flair to send Jade Cargill neck-first into the ropes behind the referee's back. "Michin" Mia Yim goes after Charlotte only to eat a big boot, then B-Fab sends Charlotte into the ring post. Alexa takes out B-Fab afterwards, but Cargill is soon able to hit Alexa with a pump kick followed by Jaded for the pin and the win. After the match, Michin grabs a chair, but Charlotte stops Cargill from grabbing it. Michin and B-Fab almost overpower Charlotte, but Charlotte fends them off until Cargill superkicks her. Cargill places Alexa's left arm inside the chair and bends the arm back to the point of injuring it as officials arrive too late.
Backstage, Trick Williams is looking for the WWE United States Championship and blames Ricky Saints for it, then Lil Yachty shows up with a United States Championship belt lined with white fur. Yachty then tells Trick to give "a diamond butt-whuppin'" to Carmelo Hayes tonight.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss is helped into the trainer's room by officials as well as Charlotte Flair.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams ends with both men being attacked by a returning Baron Corbin (formerly known as Bishop Dyer), who has not been seen in WWE in over a year.
Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther says that he gave General Manager Nick Aldis until the end of the evening to fix things, and demands that Aldis give him a decision. Aldis shows up and says that despite their history, he will give Gunther exactly what he wants. He gives Gunther "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at Madison Square Garden on Saturday Night's Main Event, but Cody and Punk will team up against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Aldis says the mistake he needs to fix is thinking Gunther would not be a pain in his ass after signing him to SmackDown. Gunther attacks Aldis in response and puts him in a sleeper hold that officials have to break up. Gunther seemingly walks away, then puts Aldis in a sleeper hold and attacks him again. He lets go, then locks in a third sleeper to end the show. The show fades to black as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes makes his way to the ring. After the show goes off the air, Cody dares Gunther to fight him, but Gunther heads to the back.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beats The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) in a trios match. After the match, Kyle Fletcher goes for a cheap shot, but Adam Cole sees it coming and dares Fletcher to fight him. Fletcher walks away.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, we hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, Gabe Kidd). Jon Moxley says that The Death Riders have been testing and pushing people, and most have failed the test. He says that there are a few people . Gabe Kidd says Katsuyori Shibata taught him fighting spirit, yet hangs out with Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs. Wheeler Yuta says Hobbs has bruised him, but he will keep going, as The Death Riders made him stronger. Claudio Castagnoli says that beggars are not warriors. Marina Shafir says that everyone is weak and pathetic. Moxley says that one cannot buy their way into this, and that one is either all in or all out.
We see a "Technique by Taz" segment about Mistico's La Mistica arm bar.
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who declares that he is back and that he cannot let another opportunity slip by, especially since he is teamed up with Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey). Christopher Daniels says that they can all lay claim to AEW gold at any time, and that the sky is no limit for "Sky Flight."
Mistico beats The Beast Mortos by submission with La Mistica. After the match, MJF shows up on the video screen with Mistico's mask and tells Mistico that he will not stop him from winning the AEW World Championship, and if he tries, he will keep unmasking him until he has no choice but to show his "ugly" face.
Backstage, we hear from Mark Briscoe, who proclaims that he is coming to the Men's Casino Gauntlet Match to win regardless of who shows up. He says that he has done this for 25 years, but now, it is personal thanks to MJF. He knew MJF would conjure his brother's name and hoped he would be numb to that, but after 24 hours, he gets more and more pissed off with every minute that passes. On Saturday, he plans to win, and when he comes home, he will tell him family he did not let it fly. Mark Briscoe then says that he has to whip MJF's ass.
In backstage footage from last night, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that he has something to say about the main event, but not with her. He then meets with Swerve Strickland and Will Opsreay. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland expect the wrost, but Hangman asks Ospreay to give him and Swerve two minutes before thanking him for everything. Prince Nana also takes the time to leave the room. Swerve says he knows that Hangman is going to ask him for help, but Hangman says he is going on a suicide mission this Saturday. Both men then sit down, and Hangman mentions that his family is still haunted by what Swerve did to him, with even his son waking up in the middle of the night thinking he will still see Swerve in his room. Hangman then asks Swerve if he regrets what he did to him. Swerve says he would have originally said no and that he would do it all over again, but after what he has last, he does. Hangman mentions that his family will be in the air for All In Texas, and Swerve says he will steer clear of them. Hangman says he believes him. Swerve then stops Hangman, saying that he planned to have his kids and grandkids grow up in the house Hangman burned down. He then realizes that maybe it was time to let go of the past after all. Hangman leaves, then Swerve looks at the metal chain on the floor.
Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir suddenly show up. Moxley calls what happened between "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland "crybaby crap," and Marina Shafir says that Hangman is a pussy, not a cowboy. Moxley says that telling his family not to show up to All In was the smartest thing he ever did, then says he will make no apologies and have no regrets before Hangman ends up "Texas dead" in 48 hours.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne) in an All-star eight-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Big Boom AJ. Big Boom AJ says he is here at All In Texas and that he is calling out Don Callis and his family one more time. He brings out Big AJ and The Rizzler, but Big AJ and The Rizzler agree they need tag team partners. Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram show up just before Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Hechicero and Lance Archer arrive and call Big Boom AJ "an embarrassment." Kyle O'Reilly joins in to announces that The Conglomeration is back and round out the match at All In Texas.
Backstage, Stokely Hathaway challenges The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) to a match against FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) at Zero Hour at All In Texas.
Gabe Kidd beats "The Wrestler" Katsuyori after Wheeler Yuta distracts the referee to allow Gabe Kidd to hit a low blow.
Kris Statlander guests on commentary for the next match.
Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata and Thunder Rosa beat Megan Bayne, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Julia Hart and Athena in an all-star eight-woman tag match. After the match, Skye Blue and Billie Starkz go at it, and both teams start fighting again. Tay Melo and Anna Jay show up and join in. Referees show up to restore order as the show ends.
The Personal Concierge George Iceman is in the ring. He calls Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "an actual cesspool," and if he had to give an enema anywhere in America, he would stick the holes right here. He then introduces The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance), and Ash by Elegance rips up a Terrible Towel.
The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance) beat Harley Hudson and Myla Grace after M by Elegance stops Harley Hudson from making the save.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed). Matt says they are feeling good before tonight's main event and thanks The Rascalz for stepping up. Wentz says that Trey Miguel is suffering from a hernia and cannot compete tonight, and he had to call up Myron Reed. Matt mentions the ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary and that they should cooperate tonight before the big mach. He then tells Jeff Hardy that it is "do or die" time.
Cedric Alexander and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) beat Mustafa Ali's Secret Service in a six-man tag match. After the match, Mustafa Ali shows up and attacks The Great Hands before hitting Cedric with a metal folding chair. As Cedric is about to get the upper hand, Tasha Steelz hits Cedric with a low blow, then kicks the chair to Mustafa and leaves. Mustafa takes out Cedric, but is stunned by Tasha Steelz's actions as he also heads to the back.
Xia Brookside is in Lei Ying Lee and Masha Slamovich's corner for the next match.
Lei Ying Lee and Masha Slamovich beat The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley).
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Trey Miguel is still out with a hernia. Killer Kelly is still out with an upper body injury following her chain match with Macha Slamovich. Matt Cardona is out with a lower back injury following last week's attack by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin).
Backstage, Leon Slater is met by Moose, who tells Slater that he has no chance of beating him as the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) backs him up. Slater says he looks forward to beating Moose and becoming the youngest TNA X Division Champion in history. Moose says he has done everything in TNA and that he will move on and become the longest-reigning X Division Champion while Slater will just be another name on his list. Slater tells Moose that he will give him the toughest fight of his life at Slammiversary. Matt Cardona shows up and accuses The System of finding enjoyment in him being attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), then says they are coming after everyone in TNA. When Cardona says that he needs backup, The System laugh him off and leave, and while Myers wants to say something, he cannot.
Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Mance Warner and Jake Something in a Triple Threat Match.
Outside of the arena, Mustafa Ali wants Tasha Steelz to explain her action. The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) also show up. Tasha Steelz says she is tired of all of them, stating that nobody is holding championship gold and that Mustafa Ali has went down a downward spiral, and while she made the call to Cedric Alexander to play all of them and have Cedric save her, Order 4 (Mustafa, Skyler, Hotch, Steelz) is what really needs saving. She says that her plan has given Mustafa a marquee match with Cedric. She also tells The Great Hands to worry about their jobs, as they had nothing but now have so many zeroes in their paychecks. After asking where they all were before Order 4, then states that they are going into Slammiversary as a unit. Mustafa tells Steelz that she lied to them, and while Steelz admits this, she also admits that she saved him. Mustafa proclaims that with no chaos in front of them, they can become the greatest faction in TNA history. As they leave, they are confronted by The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), who challenge Order 4 to see who is the greatest faction next week. Mustafa says he has a lot going on, but Steelz accepts on Order 4's behalf.
We see a message from Fourth Rope featuring Real1 aka NZO.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that his journey to becoming TNA World Champion started five years ago when his father died, and while things initally gotten worse, things got better, and the toughest obstacles taught the brightest lessons. He says that God has blessed him with the ability to suffer and use it as motivation to push forward, which is what he has done in life and in TNA. He says that each obstacle has gotten him to the main event of Slammiversary, where he not only represents himself, but also TNA, and he will become champion and bring the TNA World Championship home.
Tessa Blanchard guests on commentary for the next match.
Indi Hartwell beats Victoria Crawford despite the cheap shot by Tessa Blanchard. After the match, Tessa accusses Indi of ruining friendships and knowing nothing about loyalty, then syas Indi can copy the look and study the moves, but she has carried her dead weight for years, and if it were not for her, she would still be wrestling in Australia for a meat pie and a handshake. She says that all of Indi's successes are because of her, then says she will end this at Slammiversary because Indi is nothing but "forgettable."
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace are met by The Northern Armory. He wants to know why he is being kicked out of arenas while Cody Deaner is rehired as "The Home Town Man," the latter of which Santino denies. Eric Young reminds Santino that he was "Super Eric," then produces The Home Town Man's mask and says he wants The Home Town Man gone forever, but Santino says he wants hard proof that Cody Deaner is The Home Town Man, and if he can prove it, The Home Town Man will be gone from TNA forever.
We see Tom Hannifan's interview with Joe Hendry. Hendry says he has been watching TNA since 2002 and that it pains him that Trick Williams does not appreciate TNA's history, and while Trick cut corners, he takes responsibility for this happening as he lost the TNA World Championship in the first place. He says that Mike Santana will be the guy one day, but what he himself has done in TNA is unprecedented, as he took the World Championship to mainstream places and defending it on a regular basis. Hendry says Santana does not have the experience, and while he will one day be the guy, he is the one to lead TNA. Hendry says the fans made him champion, and now he needs them for his redemption, as none of this would have been possible without them, and he will do what needs to be done at Slammiversary.
Trick Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and The Nemeth ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed) after Trick Williams hits Matt Hardy in the leg with the TNA World Championship on the outside. After the match, Trick Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ gang up on The Hardys, then Mike Santana shows up from out of the crowd and makes the save. Trick and Francis soon gang up on him, but Joe Hendry shows up. He goes for Fir$t Cla$$, but inadvertently hits Santana, and both he and Santana have to be held back by The Hardys and The Rascalz as the show ends.
Atlantis and Atlantis Jr. beat Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico). After the match, both teams almost come to blows, but both teams shake hands.
We hear from Bandido, who says that he has heard "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita's challenge and that he accepts. He says that he is the fastest shooter in Ring of Honor, and that at Supercard of Honor, the outlaw wins and the gold will stay with "The Most Wanted."
Adam Priest beats Aaron Solo by submission with a single leg crab.
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson says that the The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) does have a match, but they are so drunk and hung over from last night's pledge party that they are not medically cleared tonight, so their three newest pledges will represent them tonight, and if they win, they will become official members. Preston Vance admits that he does not have much faith in these three guys, but win or lose, they booze. Not surprisingly, The Dark Order beat the pledges quickly. After the match, Alex Reynolds says enough is enough and that tomorrow night at Supercard of Honor, it will be them vs. Cole Karter, Preston Vance and Griff Garrison. John Silver asks "Who the hell is Griff Garrison?" before Alex Reynolds says they will shove the paddle straight up their collective ass.
We see a video package for The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). We then hear from The Infantry, who are soon interrupted by The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara). After a "grandpa and grandson insult" that nearly gets them beaten up, Sammy says that tomorrow night is their shot and that they had better not let it slip. Dustin says he would thank them for their service, but instead he calls them out for going to the dark side, and tells them that "this grandpa" will kick both of their asses. The Infantry tells The Sons of Texas to enjoy their last night as champions, then leave.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Rachael Ellering by submission with the Fujiwara Arm Bar in a Pure Rules Match.
We hear from Athena, who says that Thunder Rosa was gifted an opportunity for the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship and has done nothing but bitch, moan and complain to get it. She says she is not to be taken legacy, as no one can touch her or compare to her legacy. She says she has put the company on her back day after day and year after year while Thunder Rosa's back crumbled under the pressure, and that Ring of Honor is her home and her brand. Athena then proclaims that she will break Thunder Rosa's back so badly that she will never get off the injured reserve bench again, and that she will make her an example of what happens to those who skip the line.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling announces that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) are in Seattle, Washington, which is the home of grunge, which he says explains why the people here look like they are dirty. He says that Dustin Rhodes kicked him in the private area by "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes in the last match, then says that is illegal in the state of Washington and that his privates are safe. The fans then tell The Premier Athletes that they suck.
The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and "The Spanish God" Sammy Guevara) and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) in an eight-man tag team match.
Will Ospreay heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Ospreay says he was appalled but not surprised by MJF and his actions after last week, as he has heard rumors that MJF is one of the most insecure men in wrestling and showed that he was when Daniel Garcia crept up on his popularity. He says that Daniel Garcia still has no feeling in his armor as he recovers at home and has no idea when he will get back to wrestling, yet MJF wants to blame the people despite opening up to people, saying he has ADHD and that it does not give him an excuse to be a prick. He says that "the bidding war of 2024" did not go well for MJF because Tony Khan would rather spend money on people who would elevate AEW rather than bury it. He also says that MJF views him as "a talentless hack" even though he has more talent in his left nut than MJF has in his entire body. Ospreay says that he represents the identity and foundation of AEW while MJF only represents himself and only cares about himself. He then says he has always been cleaning up somebody else's mess and he realizes it it is MJF's. He says that he gets MJF's scumbag gimmick as it is the best version of him, which he welcomes, but it has been going for five years now and "the level of The Devil" is ground floor while he is at the top. Ospreay then says he is here for a fight, then calls out MJF. MJF's entrance theme hits, but MJF fails to show. We then see MJF on the video screen. MJF sits in a chair drinking wine, saying the fans tonight do not deserve to be close to his greatness and that all of the fans' top guys fell beneath his feet and that Ospreay is no different and "a joke." MJF says Ospreay wrestles for the fans and will do so until they realize they have seen his routine and throw him out like they did. He then says that he is irreplacable, unlike Ospreay, and if Ospreay gets in the ring with him, he will be exposed. MJF then tells Ospreay that he does not wrestle for fun of the fans' amusement, but for the betterment of AEW, and proposes that next week, they face off for the International Championship so that he will punch Ospreay in the face until he sees stars. Ospreay tells MJF he will see him next week.
Jeff Jarrett is the special guest enforcer for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats "Hangman" Adam Page to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and earn a AEW World Championship match at All In after rolling Hangman onto his shoulders as Hangman has him in the crossface. During the match, referee Paul Turner is knocked out of the ring, and when Hangman disrespects Jarrett for confronting him as he is choking Danielson with his belt, Jarrett reveals that he has a referee's shirt under his other shirt, and he referees the rest of the match. After the match, Danielson is personally awarded the Owen Cup and the commemorative championship belt by Dr. Martha Hart. Afterwards, Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland head to the ring. Swerve Strickland says that whoever holds the AEW World Championship is the best in the world, and that he had to beat Ospreay to silence any doubt who is the best. He congratulates Danielson for winning the men's Owen Cup and says it will be an honor to face him for the World Championship at All In, but he still remembers the pinfall victory Danielson has over him and he still holds a grudge. Swerve says that Danielson is on a career downturn while he is the most dangerous man in AEW, then addresses The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) trying to bribe him, saying he will be joining the Blood & Guts Match on the side of Team AEW. He says that one does not make a Team AEW without the AEW World Championship, then says he will defeat Will Ospreay and lead Team AEW in victory against The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) this year, two things that Danielson has failed to do. Swerve then challenges Okada to a match and tells him that he will teach how to really make it rain, then tells Danielson that he will see him at All In and that it will truly be his final countdown.
We see The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) new rap, "Two Times," where The Acclaimed target The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson).
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats Samoa Joe in a Stampede Street Fight by doctor stoppage after Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith attack Samoa Joe backstage and put him on a pallet on a forklift, which Chris Jericho then mans and runs through a wall. Colt Cabana confronts Jericho afterwards.
Samoa Joe is rushed into an ambulance, and The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) watch and wave goodbye to Joe.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
PAC beats Kyle Fletcher, Claudio Castagnoli and Tomohiro Ishii in a Global Glory 4-Way Match with a Black Arrow and a Brutalizer to Kyle Fletcher to earn a shot at the AEW International Championship. After the match, PAC says things have not gone well for him, and while he has made bold promises, he has also made many humiliating failures. He says he does not know what he will do next, but it is "All In season" and he will not be denied his moment. He designates tonight's victory a line in the sand, and says that "The Bastard will be back."
Backstage, Renee Paquette gets a surprise interviews with "Hangman" Adam Page, who knocks on a door and confronts The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada), saying "I'll do it" before leaving.
Backstage, it is revealed that Brandon Cutler has been attacked by Darby Allin, who tells "Scapegoat" Jack Perry that Cutler just made his sacrifice and that he is just getting started with The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) for Dynamite 250.
Mariah May beats Willow Nightingale after countering a Death Valley Driver with a Victory Roll to win the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and the women's Owen Cup as well as a shot at the AEW Women's World Championship at All In. During the match, Stokely Hathaway and Kris Statlander almost cost Willow the match, with Stokely grabbing at Willow so that Kris can hit Willow with a cheap shot while "Timeless" Toni Storm distracts the refere. After the match, Mariah May skips to the back with Toni, then smacks her with the commemorative women's tournament title belt before also attacking Luther. Mariah continues to attack the two of them, busting Toni open in the process, kicking both of them in the gut, opening the head wound in Toni's forehead with one of her heels and knocking Luther off the side of the stage and through a table to end the show.
Finn Balor heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that the way things went at Money In The Bank still does not sit well with him, and the issues between himself and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins have not been put to rest because of Damian Priest. It does not take long for Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio to show up, and Rhea Ripley says that while Finn Balor has unfinished business to discussed, it will be discussed backstage and not in the ring. Finn says his issue is with Priest, not her or Dominik, and that Priest cost him the World Heavyweight Championship last week. Rhea lowers the microphone and tells Finn to calm down, and promises to talk about it backstage. Finn holds Rhea to that promise, and leaves the ring. Rhea then tells the fans that what they just saw is their business, and that all the fans need to know is that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) still runs Raw. She says that if nobody believes her, she dares anyone to get in the ring with her to challenge that fact, as she is the most dominant woman in WWE. She also says that Dominik will take care of business when he takes down Seth Rollins. Dominik cannot get even two words in edgewise when Seth Rollins shows up eating a plate full of buffalo wings. Seth tells Dominik to shut up and that he is here to watch The Judgment Day implode, but Dominik says the only thing imploding will be Seth's head when he beats him tonight. Seth laughs at the idea of Dominik beating him and says he is the only one who will be whipping Dominik's ass before continuing to enjoy his buffalo wings.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio meet with Damian Priest. Rhea tells him and Finn Balor to grow up and squash their beef. He says that he spoke to Finn, but he chose not to listen, and for her, he will speak to him again.
Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle beat Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci). After the match, Imperium (Gunther, Kaiser, Vinci) is visibly frustrated, most notably Gunther.
Backstage, Finn Balor and Damian Priest argue again. Rhea Ripley tells them both to stop acting like children. Priest tells Finn Balor that it was never his intention to cost Finn the World Heavyweight Championship and that he did not want that to happen. As Damian Priest proposes that they go back to the way things were, Finn proposes that they start with a clean slate on the condition that he gets another shot at Seth "Freakin'" Rollins first. Priest says he has no problem with that and that he knows Finn can beat Seth, and that whatever happens, he has the World Heavyweight Championship covered.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Zayn admits he does not know what to expect next and that he and Owens will take on whoever wants to face them, then Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio show up. Rhea tells them that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) will take all of the championships in WWE, then says that Dominik will beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins because he has worked on his cardio in prison and he never gets tired. After Rhea and Dominik leaves, it is implied that Sami Zayn thought that Rhea Ripley made a double entendre.
We hear from Jinder Mahal, who says that with victory should be at all costs and that with victory comes survival, then says victory is an illusion of fools as we are re-introduced to Indus Sher (Veer and Sanga), whom Jinder proclaim there is no survival from.
Dominik Mysterio vs. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins ends up being a trap in which Rollins is attacked by Finn Balor and Damian Priest. All of a sudden, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up to even the odds, and Rollins chases Finn and Priest away with a chair before nailing Dominik in the back with it.
Ricochet heads to the ring. He says that everyone knows why he is usally here, and what he does, he does for the fans to make it the highlight of their night. Ricochet then says that tonight, he is here for Logan Paul, and after he gives credit where credit is due to Logan Paul and admitting that Logan has accomplished some things in WWE, and while he is okay with the times they have crossed paths in WWE, he does not respect Logan Paul getting on his own podcast and saying he had no idea what he was doing before calling him out. Logan Paul shows up and says Ricochet looks like "a little boy," then says he will make it quick because he does not want to be in "this crap city" any longer than he has to be. He calls Ricochet "a human highlight reel" and one of the most spectacular Superstars he has ever seen and that it is fireworks when they clash in the ring. He then says he stands by what he said on his podcasts and that Ricochet cost them both the match, and if he wants him to talk unprofessionally, he can talk unprofessionally. Ricochet says nobody wanted to see Logan with the Money In The Bank contact and that he keeps throwing the word "unprofessional" around, and that he would not have been in the wrestling business for twenty years if he were unprofessional. Ricochet admits he wanted to do the professional thing and challenge him to a match, but after seeing him, he just wants to hurt him. He then advises Logan Paul not to run his mouth about him again. Logan asks "Or what?" before saying he will not be intimiated by Ricochet, then says Ricochet wants a match with him to go viral before saying he does not care about going viral because he is a WWE Superstar. Logan says he has a legendary knockout punch while Ricochet is all about clips and replays, and states that it will not work out between them. Ricochet then leaps over the ropes and lands in front of Logan, and while Logan says that was good for a TikTok video, he is not about making moments because he is the moment, and it will not work out. Logan turns around, then tries to sucker punch Ricochet only for Ricochet to duck and take him out with a shiranui off the ring apron.
Zoey Stark beats Becky Lynch after the distraction by Trish Stratus following Becky blocking the Z360.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins thanks Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for making the save for him, then says the three of them need to come up with a plan. Sami says they have dealt with The Judgment Day for months and that the three of them are champions, and that they need to go out there and beat them, but they need to be smart. Owens says he cannot take his friend being attacked in a four-on-one strike, and that we go in and break their opponents tonight.
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) are in the ring in graduation garb. Gable says they are here to honor achievement, but instead of his achievements, it is those of the first-ever female graduate of the Alpha Academy who showed what is possible through hard work, dedication and commitment to a master coach's plan when she helped defeat The Viking Raiders (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla) with "the sickest arm drag-suplex combination you have ever seen." He then awards an Alpha Academy diploma to his prized pupil, Maxxine Dupri, who heads to the ring in a light pink cap and gown. Maxxine admits that when she first met Gable, she thought he was "a hideous and disgusting little troll," but he is more than that and that he is a great thinker and teacher and a wonderful friend. She says that thanks to Gable's training, she was able to defeat Valhalla and win her first match ever on Raw. She also has to give thanks to Otis, whom she calls a "beautiful hunk of beef," and if he had not caught her eye, none of this would be possible. Maxxine also thanks the fans for accepting her and helping her becoming a star, then says the three of them are just getting started and that this star is ready to sparkle. Gable then asks Maxxine to take her place right and center and take off the cap and gown to put on the last jacket she will ever wear: an Alpha Academy varsity jacket. As she is putting the jacket on, however, Ivar and Erik show up, and Valhalla shows up from behind and attacks Maxxine before running off with her varsity jacket.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler quickly beats Emma with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up and gets in the ring to brawl with Shayna. Ronda goes for the arm breaker, but Shayna is able to escape it.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. After asking the fans to forgive him for turning his back briefly to see the fans in the arena tonight, he hopes that he and the fans can see each other, as it seems like there is an invisible wall between them when there is not. Cody mentions that the things have been talking about have been real, and admits after someone in the United Kingdom asked about his momentum, he says that every arena has been sold out and the fans have been getting louder and louder, yet his momentum in the ring has been shaky due to Brock Lesnar. Cody says that Brock Lesnar is not here because he did not think Buffalo, New York was worth the trip - despite being told he would be here - and that everyone has their "Brock Lesnar" that is impeding them from the most important step they can take. He then says some people see things the way they are and ask why while others think of what could be and ask why not, and that he wants to be the latter before wanting a match with Lesnar at SummerSlam. Cody says nothing would make him happier than if Lesnar came to the ring, shook his hand, knew this was not personal and became his opponent at SummerSlam, and even if he is less than cordial, he will finish what they started. On the subject of why he is having another match with Lesnar, it is because of what will emerge on the other side, as "the prince cannot be the prince forever" and he wants to be the next in line.
The Miz beats Tommaso Ciampa in a no-disqualification after Bronson Reed shows up out of nowhere to decimate Ciampa. The match is The Miz's first win in 2023.
Backstage, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are met by Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green, who are not happy with the fact that they will be at ringside for the next match. Raquel tells them to relax, as they are just going to get a closer look at next week's compeittion and that they are more than ready to defend their titles. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up and tells them to focus on the tag team division and out of The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) business, as they have done it twice already and next time will be strike three. After Chelsea Green states that she and Sonya will be the next women's tag champions before asking Rhea if she agrees - to which Rhea replies "Who said 'we'?" - Liv Morgan says they are just not scared of Rhea, and that they jumped in after how she disrepected Natalya, while Raquel warns Rhea that if she keeps being a bully, she and Liv will stop her.
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green beat Kayden Carter and Katana Chance after Sonya puts Chelsea's feet on the ropes for leverage as Chelsea pins Katana.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle. McIntyre says it felt good to stick it to Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci), then asks when all these groups popped up and started using the numbers game to their advantage. Riddle says Imperium has been running wild and he is sick of tired, and while last night felt good, it will feel even better to beat Gunther. McIntyre tells him to hold the match off for one more week as he will be off on business, but Riddle says he is one step ahead of him and that he got WWE official Adam Pearce to bar Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci from ringside. McIntyre and Riddle then head off for a night on the town in Buffalo, New York.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio) beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn after Rhea Ripley distracts the referee. After the match, Finn and Priest hug in the center of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Bronson Reed! Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez! The Miz!
Shane Haste beats Fidel Bravo to qualify for the Golden Opportunity.
Backstage, Howdy Price says he is trying to stay positive and put a spin on things, then says nobody is calling back and that he does not know what his future holds. Suddenly, a bandaged Levi Shapiro returns, and Howdy says "Howdy!"
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco). Papo Esco says every episode is a Bodega fiesta and that they entertain the fans every single time, and that they are the greatest group to come to the United Wrestling Network. Papo Esco says he will be in the conversation of the greatest television champs ever, and that he will not get there by ducking opponents. Suddenly, Guy Tweakacetti shows up and takes offense to Jack Farmer interviewing The Bodega and demands a title shot. Papo Esco agrees to put the title on the line and give Tweak a whole-hearted welcome to The Bodega, where he can get anything he wants, including a beatdown.
Ray Rosa beats El Primohenio Tribeca by submission. After the match, Ray Rosas puts El Primohenio in a submission hold again, then "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up with a chair only to be stopped by hired security. Avalon sits in the chair on the stage, and Rosas dares Avalon to get him in the ring. Avalon stands up and walks away after dropping the chair on the stage, much to the aggravation of Ray Rosas.
Hunter Freeman and Brendan Divine - now known as "The Institution" alongside Jack Banning and Honest John - beat Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose. After the match, Jack Banning says that his message is coming across and after having feel-good messages shoved down their throats, The Institution has had enough. He says those who hold the gold hold the power, and says it is time for them to hold both. He says that people are The Institution are held down more and more and they want their fair shake, but if they cannot get it, they will take it. He says it is time for change and that The Institution is that change.
Before the next match, Richard Holliday says he is here because there is a golden opportunity on the line to enter a tournament and become the next world champ, but this is an opportunity for Championship Wrestling, as him as champion is best for business.
Willie Mack beats Richard Holliday to qualify for the Golden Opportunity.
Papo Esco beats Guy Tweakacetti by disqualification after The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) attack Papo Esco from behind. Danny Limelight runs into the ring only to get overpowered, and he is soon followed by Slice Boogie to fully even the numbers game. Danny Limelight then challenges Guy Tweakacetti and The Midnight Heat to a three-on-three match, which happens right now.
The Bodega (Danny Limelight, Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) beat The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and Guy Tweakacetti.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Dante Caballero and Joe Keys.
"The Mecca" Brian Johnson guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Mercenary" Flip Gordon beats PJ Black with the Flip Five followed by the STF. After the match, Flip puts PJ Black in the hold again, and "The Mecca" Brian Johnson has to run into the ring to make the save for PJ Black.
Brian Zane guests on commentary for the next match.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Kenny King and Dragon Lee) beat The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham) and VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King and Tony Deppen) in a three-way tag team match. At the beginning of the match, La Faccion Ingobernable get off the ring apron and make good on Kenny King's pre-match promo, where he says that they will sit back and watch the other teams beat each other up, but eventually get involved in the match.
KWAM 900 AM radio show host Tim Van Horn guests on commentary this week.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels heads to the announce table with a baseball bat in his hands. Michaels says that he wants a piece of The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) today, and if more than one member shows up, he will bring the bat.
Eric McMahon and Paris Kelly head to the announce table. Eric McMahon mentions that Paris Kelly was not tagged in last week, and says that he and Paris are here to see the action close-up. As Eric McMahon says that the Memphis Women's Championship is coming home to him and Paris Kelly, Paris is attacked by Diana Taylor, and Diana Taylor has to be separated from Paris and sent to the back. After the commercial break, Diana - now with a black eye - says it is amazing that it has come to this, and that she wants Paris Kelly in the Gauntlet for the Gold for the Memphis Women's Championship next week.
Rebel Kel beats Queen Katelynn. After the match, Rebel Kel says she is grateful to be here from Seattle, Washington and that she is here to win the Memphis Women's Championship when "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane shows up. Nikki Lane says that she appreciates Kel having her back, but she has been here since day one and that there can only be one Memphis Women's Champion. Nikki and Kel shake hands, and Kel says "May the best woman win."
We hear from Johnny Dotson and Alan Steel. Dotson says he is tired of Action Jackson sticking his nose in their business and that Steel will prove he is the man. Steel says that Jackson is one of the few people to get under his skin, and that has cost him and Dotson matches and ticked him off. He says that Memphis is where he and Dotson rule the roost and that the locker room is full of comedians. He says that he and Dotson are old-school and are here to beat people up, and that he and Dotson will be the ones laughing, with Dotson saying that they who laugh last laugh the loudest. Afterwards, Dotson and Steel count down from three, and it is revealed that Simon of The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) has been attacked, and it is implied that Steel and Dotson did it.
Norman Meklakov and Ken Dang are at the announce table. Meklakov and Ken Dang want "Big Swole" Justin Cole and Mike Anthony in a tag team match to see if they can stand up to "The Allied Empire." Cole and Anthony accept the challenge.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and Mike Anthony beat The Allied Empire (Norman Meklakov and Ken Dang). After the match, Anthony holds up Justin Cole's American flag when his hand is raised. Cole says that he Anthony make a good team, but Anthony says it is not about the team for him and that he wants the Heritage Championship. Cole says he wants the Heritage Championship, too.
Action Jackson heads to the announce table. Jackson talks about how he was trained by the best in Dustin Starr and how he is going to represent Memphis when he wins the Memphis Heritage championship.
We see footage from earlier this week of Connor training with King Cobra in the WrestleCenter.
Jay Smooth beats Chris Lexx after Smooth's new manager grabs Lexx's leg as Smooth goes for a pinfall. During the match, Danny B. Good asks Dustin Starr for some interview time, but has to wait until next week to get it, and Tim Van Horn shows interesting in doing an announce table interview .
Tim Van Horn interviews The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) . Jimmy Blaylock says that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels acts like a three-year-old kid throwing a tantrum and makes it clear he does not like him. As Blaylock continues to speak, Jacksyn Crowley acts strangely, and Blaylock has to give him his medicine. The Hollywood Horror Show then goes to the ring.
The Revenant of Walker Hayes beats Colton Cage. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock wants "The GunShow" Brett Michaels right here, right now upon hearing that Michaels wants to challenge The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes).
The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) go clothes shopping at Suits "U" in order to dress like champions. They settle on T-shirts that look like a suit jacket.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels vs. The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) ends when The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) show up to even the numbers.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes).
It's time for Miz TV to start tonight's show. Tonight's guest is Jeff Hardy. We see a video package chronicling Jeff Hardy's feud with Sheamus, then make light of Hardy losing against Sheamus at Backlash. Hardy is about to break The Miz and John Morrison, but Miz asks Jeff if he is okay. Jeff says he has been to hell and back and that it will take more than taunts from Sheamus to break him, even as Sheamus gets under his skin, and that he must destroy Sheamus to put his past behind him. Jeff says he will stand out and become a beacon of light for anyone who deals with addiction daily, and show them that change is possible, that hope is real and that there is a life beyond their wildest dreams if they stay sober. The Miz and John Morrison believe that Hardy has a second chance, and in a place where he can do his best work. They propose a bar fight with Sheamus where Hardy can fight his physical demons with Sheamus and his mental demons with alcoholism at the same time, and Hardy says that he will not crumble when he beats Sheamus, find success once more, and never let the fans down again, and tells Miz and Morrison to tell Sheamus he will accept that challenge. He then challenges Miz and Morrison to a one-on-one match, then attacks them for belittling him.
Jeff Hardy beats The Miz after countering a roll-up with one of his own as Sheamus shows up on the TitanTron and distracts Jeff by trying to get him to drink again.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura. Cesaro says it will not be an upset when he and Nakamura beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) tonight, as they have done it before, and that he has been sick of The New Day's antics for a long time as well as their domination of the tag team division. He says that will change tonight.
Bayley and Sasha Banks show up, but Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross attack them from behind.
Bayley and Sasha Banks beat Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross after Bayley uses the bottom rope for leverage during a schoolkid pin as Nikki drop kicks Sasha from inside the ring.
Bray Wyatt vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Universal Championship from Money In The Bank is replayed.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). Kofi says it sounds like they have been repeating the same story for the last six years, and that they have remembered who Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura are. Big E says they will march on until victory is won and that they will march all night to stay tag team champions.
Jey Uso hosts a women's karaoke showdown between Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke, Tamina and Naomi. Each Superstar has 45 seconds to sing their favorite WWE theme song, and the audience will pick the winner. After the singing is over - which also involves Tamina being stopped before she can even start - Naomi ends up being the clear audience favorite and the winner. Lacey shoves Naomi from behind, and Jey Uso has to keep them apart.
Naomi vs. Lacey Evans ends in a no-contest. Dana Brooke tells Lacey she is being a sore loser, and when Tamina gets involved, Lacey shoves her. When she gets back in the ring, Tamina and Dana break up the fight, and the match is over.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that he embarrassed Drew Gulak and that nobody is worthy of stepping into the ring with him; therefore, he will hold the WWE Intercontinental Championship for a long time. When told he will defend the championship against Matt Riddle next week, he says that Riddle's victory against him was a fluke and that the locker room won't be there to have his back when he gets beaten.
Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl in the ring. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships. After the match, both teams brawl, and Big E is put through a table with a powerbomb from the middle rope by Cesaro.
Io Shirai shows up with a new theme song and a darker entrance to start tonight's show. Shirai says she does not need any friends or any of the fans, then leaves.
Velveteen Dream holds a press conference. He refuses to reveal who his next defense of the NXT North American Championship will be against, and says that Roderick Strong got lucky and is nowhere near ready enough to experience The Dream one-on-one.
Damian Priest beats Blanco Loco.
We see yet another vignette for Killian Dain.
Jordan Myles beats Boa to advance to the next round of the NXT Breakout Tournament.
Next week: Dexter Lumis vs. Branson Reed in Round 1 of the NXT Breakout Tournament!
In a backstage interview, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says that Mia Yim has a great - albeit common - story, and that it will take more to impress her, and that it will end like it does with everyone else: Mia Yim tapping out.
We hear from Keith Lee, who says that he has faced freaks, knockout artists and all sorts of people, but he has never been the chosen one. However, he has always been the one that ends up on top. However, the first year did not have the effect he wanted, and that he must make changes for year two to reach the top and become more than what he is. He says that "limitless" won't cut it, and he will be the main event by becoming "infinite."
In footage from earlier today, General Manager William Regal announces that Apollo Crews from SmackDown Live will face KUSHIDA next week.
Next week: Adam Cole defends the NXT Championship!
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. After the match, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly show up on the stage to patronizingly congratulate Street Profits to end the show.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Xia Brookside, who says that she has been overcoming adversity, but that Jinny is the source of her problems. She says Jinny likes to hide behind bigger people, but next week, she has a fair one-on-one match to prove that Jinny is just a coward.
We hear from Nina Samuels at Download Festival as she interviews fans and tries not to step in mud.
Toni Storm beats Candy Floss. After the match, Kay Lee Ray attacks Candy Floss on the stage. Toni Storm runs after Kay Lee Ray, then checks on Candy Floss. After the match, Kay Lee Ray attacks Candy Floss on the stage. Toni Storm runs after Kay Lee Ray, then checks on Candy Floss.
We hear from Ligero, who says that he has stood out and become memorable, but that has not translated into wins and that winning has evaded him. He says he has to reawaken his fire, for there is always a way back.
Trent Seven shows up. Trent says he has to accept the fact that Pete Dunne has his hands full elsewhere and that Tyler Bate is hospitalized and now injured. However, he is here, and has been from the very start. He says that British Strong Style - and the fans - built NXT UK to what it is today, and says that the mat belongs to the fans and that tradition is a front for Imperium to bend the rules as they see fit and put Tyler Bate in the hospital. Trent says he will be cutting the head of the snake, and that he will be coming for Walter, saying this will be for Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, the Trent Seven Army and NXT UK.
In front from earlier today, Mark Andrews says it is great to see some of his favorite wrestlers growing up in NXT UK, but with Kassius Ohno telling him he does not belong here, he will prove he does by going through him next week.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beat The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "The Primate" Jay Melrose) and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff.
Buddy Murphy accompanies "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese to the ring before the next match.
Kalisto beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese by disqualification. During the match Buddy Murphy is not happy with the noisemakers from Dran Metalik and Lince Dorado, and this distracts Tony Nese. Murphy helps Nese up, and when Kalisto gets Nese back in the ring, Murphy punches Kalisto in the back, ending the match. After the match, this leads to a brawl between the team of Murphy and Nese and the team of Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado. Metalik and Dorado come out on top, and Nese has to hold Murphy back.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick welcome Noam Dar back when TJP suddenly shows up as Maverick says things have changed since he was gone. TJP says everything has changed for the worse. TJP demands a rematch against Noam Dar, and Maverick says he's got one next week.
We see a video package where Hideo Itami says that he will beat Cedric Alexander and become WWE Cruiserweight Champion.
Akira Tozawa shows up to watch from ringside for the next match.
Lio Rush beats Colin Delaney.
After the match, Akira Tozawa tells Lio Rush he is great, but asks him what he has done in 205 Live lately and says he has done nothing. He says Rush calls his own shots, but asks Rush if he wants to fight him. Rush, wanting to fight him, asks for the microphone. Tozawa messes with him, fakes him out, then drops the microphone before he can go for it again. Suddenly, General Manager Drake Maverick shows up. Maverick says he is the one who makes the matches around here, and makes Lio Rush vs. Akira Tozawa official for next week.
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says that with the Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) behind them, he, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and The Brian Kendrick are moving on to greater prizes and are watching tonight's main event very closely.
Cedric Alexander retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Hideo Itami.
It's time for Miz TV. After The Miz plugs Miz and Mrs., which premieres in two weeks, tonight's guests are Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). The Miz tells Daniel Bryan he is out here to be a professional, and asks Daniel to extend the same courtesy. After some words from Kane, Daniel abstains from punching Miz in the face and tells Miz he will be professional. Miz admits he thought he would never see Team Hell No reunite, comparing the event to a potential reunion of N*SYNC, and asks Daniel and Kane if they are ready for The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) at Extreme Rules. After saying that N*SYNC will never get back together because Justin Timberlake is too big a star, Kane says they know what The Bludgeon Brothers are capable of, but the Bludgeon Brothers are not Team Hell No. The Miz says that Team Hell No just might be the team to beat The Bludgeon Brothers, then we see the events of Team Hell No's initial run as well as the events that lead to Team Hell No's reunion. The Miz says that was not the footage he wanted to show, then Daniel Bryan tells The Miz that he knows that Miz is trying to stir the pot and that it is not working because The Miz is terrible at everything. He then says that the only thing Miz is worse at than stirring the pot is wrestling, and Miz responds by saying that Team Hell No will implode after Kane turns on Daniel Bryan, and that Daniel Bryan is hiding behind Kane because he cannot hang with him in the ring. Kane holds Daniel Bryan and tells him to breathe through the diaphragm to keep their focus on The Bludgeon Brothers. Miz tells Daniel Bryan to hide behind Kane one more time, and Miz gets grabbed by the throat in response. Suddenly, The Bludgeon Brothers show up, but so does SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain). SAnitY, however, shows up from the crowd and attacks Team Hell No, and The Bludgeon Brothers team up with SAnitY until The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up.The New Day go on the attack, but SAnitY and The Bludgeon Brothers manage to overpower everyone.
Before the next match, Rusev and Aiden English show up. Rusev tells Styles that no matter how well he secures his house as well as himself, he will tear down the house that he built at Extreme Rules before celebrating on the greatest Rusev Day ever. Rusev and Aiden English then guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Rusev yanks Styles off the apron. After the match, Nakamura goes for a Kinshasa to Styles, but Jeff Hardy runs in to make the save for Styles and takes out both Rusev and Nakamura. General Manager Paige then shows up and makes a tag team match between the team of Styles and Jeff Hardy and the team of Nakamura and Rusev.
Rusev and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy.
James Ellsworth tries his best to train for his match tonight backstage when Carmella shows up. Carmella tells Ellsworth to take care of Asuka tonight. Ellsworth says he's got it, then winks at her. Carmella then says that if Ellsworth winks at her again, she will give him a beating worse than the one she will give Asuka.
Before the next match, James Ellsworth says he knows he must be tempting, but tells the female Superstars surrounding the ring to show some restraint before saying that none of them are ready for Asuka while he is.
Asuka beats James Ellsworth in a lumberjack match advertised as "Battle of the Sexes II" after Asuka kicks Ellsworth into Carmella, knocking Carmella off the apron before locking in the Asuka Lock. After the match, Carmella gets in, but Asuka beats her up. When Asuka turns around, she gets sprayed in the face with hairspray by Ellsworth.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) tries to formulate a strategy with Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane), but Kane and Daniel Bryan argue over whether Kane should have let Daniel punch The Miz in the face. Big E puts the argument to a quick end, and immediately formulates a strategy that gets everyone on the same page and Kane to quote N*SYNC.
Backstage, James Ellsworth and Carmella are met by General Manager Paige. Ellsworth tries to get a kiss from Paige, but Paige tells Ellsworth that he will be in a shark cage suspended high above the ring in the SmackDown Women's Championship match at Extreme Rules.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Sin Cara.
A Tables Match between SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) is officially the kickoff match for Extreme Rules.
Backstage, we hear from SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain). They are hear to break the status quo and turn happiness into havoc, and they are not here for the nostalgia. Eric Young says The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Team Hell No's (Daniel Bryan and Kane) time is up and that all that is left is unadulterated chaos. The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) then show up, and Rowan says "Let the bludgeoning begin."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) beat SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) and The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan). After the match, Daniel Bryan tries to do Kane's pyro. After three tries, he finally does it.
Big Cass shows up to start tonight's show. Big Cass says he couldn't feel any better than after he took out five years of frustration on Enzo Amore last night, and brags about finishing him off with the big boot to the face. We then see footage of Enzo Amore being helped to the trainer's room after last night, and Cass says that everyone is on notice and that this is what happens when you mess with him. He tells everyone not to jump on the bandwagon if they have not already, because he is the future of WWE. As for all the doubters, he will one day win the WWE Universal Championship, shove it down everyone's throats, and make multiple media appearances and be on posters and banners while still champion as he continues to represent WWE to the fullest every day of his life because nobody can touch him and nobody is better than he is. Suddenly, Big Show appears as Big Cass says he is seven feet tall and on top of the mountain, and after Big Cass mouths off at him, he hits Cass with a headbutt before both men brawl, and Big Show continues to pound on Big Cass until the latter gets out of the ring.
Elias Samson is seen performing for the crowd, and sings about how he will knock Finn Balor down a peg or two tonight. Not surprisingly, Finn Balor interrupts.
Finn Balor beats Elias Samson. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) meet up with Finn and congratulate him after the match before heading to the ring.
Before the next match, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) talk about their 30-minute Iron Man Match with Sheamus and Cesaro last night, but they refuse to fade away and classify themselves as obsolete. Matt makes a proclamation: they are nowhere near done bringing magic to the WWE Universe. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up and tell them they are the old Hardy Boyz, not the Hardy Boyz of old, and to get out of the ring for the ring belongs to them. Matt Hardy then challenges them to a match right now. They accept.
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). After the match, The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) head to the ring and attack The Hardys.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz, Maryse and The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) are in the ring to present "The Mizzies." Bo and Axel are co-winners of Best Supporting Actor for their role in last night's match. Bo thanks the crowd, then says this would never haveen possible without The Miz changing his life and his career. Axel says that thanks to The Miz, he will make a million dollars. Maryse wins a Mizzie for being the "Most Beautiful, Gorgeous, Sexy Leading Lady in the WWE." Maryse says she would not have accomplished everything without The Miz, and The Miz says the same of her before they make up. The Mizzie for "Greatest Man In WWE" goes not to Dean Ambrose, but to The Miz. The Miz says he would make the WWE Intercontinental Championship the most prestigious title in the company, and now he has after beating Dean Ambrose last night. He says that everyone gunning for other titles in the WWE last night, such as The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Akira Tozawa and Seth Rollins, were jokes and were just making noise. He then says that Ambrose was the toughest man he has ever been in the ring with, and quite possibly the toughest in WWE. Ambrose shows up and goes after The Miz, but The Miztourage catches up with him and Ambrose is the victim of a 3-on-1 beatdown until Seth Rollins rushes into the ring and fights them all off, making the save for Ambrose.
Backstage, Dean Ambrose catches up with Seth Rollins, who tells him that he was not going to sit there and let The Miz badmouth him. Dean tells Seth there will be no Shield (Dean, Seth, Roman Reigns) reunion, and to stay out of his battles.
Bayley and Sasha Banks beat Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss with a schoolgirl pin from Bayley to Alexa.
Goldust tells R-Truth he was not made for the spotlight, and even though he tried to ruin his premiere last week, Shattered Truth is a box office smash. Now he has to give the people want they want: an encore performance. While the sequel is never as good as the original, he plans to unleash The Shattered Truth, Part 2 soon.
After a brief recap of Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in an Ambulance Match from last night, it is reported that Kurt Angle will have an update on Braun Strowman later tonight.
Goldust beats R-Truth.
General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. He says that last night's event was a success, then talks about last night's Ambulance Match. He then brings out Brock Lesnar, who arrives with Paul Heyman. After mentioning how Lesnar beat him for the WWE Championship and how Lesnar gets better every year, Angle admits he thought Samoa Joe would win and is glad to be proven wrong. He congratulates Lesnar, then mentions that he has an announcement for whom Lesnar will defend the title against next. Heyman wants nothing to do with it, and is about to leave with Lesnar when Roman Reigns shows up. Angle tells Heyman they are not done yet, and that Roman has a lot of nerve after he went too far last night. Roman says he destroyed everything and blew everything up in the Attitude Era, but Angle says that was then and this is now. Roman tells him he didn't know how to handle Braun Strowman and was never around to, then makes it clear he wants a shot at the Universal title. Lesnar tells Roman he "doesn't deserve shit," then Samoa Joe shows up, saying it's time to drag people back to reality. Lesnar says the reality is that he beat his ass, but Joe tells him he didn't beat him; he merely escaped him. Also, Roman Reigns has never even beaten him. Heyman tells Joe that he is never getting another shot at the Universal title, and Joe tells Lesnar that Heyman is protecting Lesnar from him, as Heyman knows he has Lesnar's number. Roman jumps in on the insults as well, telling Joe to look at him and then to look at Braun Strowman if he can find him. Angle makes a match between them for next week where the winner faces Lesnar for the Universal title at SummerSlam, and to save it until then or else they will lose their title contendership match.
Corey Graves leaves the commentary table due to a text.
Corey Graves and General Manager Kurt Angle talk about the text that they have gotten, and Angle says he may have to go public with whatever is on the text next week...and possibly say goodbye at the same time. Graves tells Angle that this may not necessarily be so, and that he has all the confidence in the world that everything will be just fine.
Akira Tozawa and Cedric Alexander beat Neville and Noam Dar after Neville is crotched on the top rope and Tozawa kicks the top rope in an act of revenge. During the match, Graves returns to commentary, and refuses to comment on what is happening concerning General Manager Kurt Angle and the texts.
Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he did not come out during The Mizzies to save Dean Ambrose and that it was only to shut The Miz up. As for Bray Wyatt, he is a fraud and a coward, and another man who cannot hang with him.
Bray Wyatt tells Seth Rollins that he is everywhere, and that he promises he will never deny him again as he will not be forgiven for his sins.
Bray Wyatt beats Seth Rollins after Rollins is blinded in one eye. After the match, Bray Wyatt disappears and The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) surround Rollins. Dean Ambrose rushes in with a steel chair and repeatedly smashes it into the back of The Miz. The Miztourage is forced to retreat.
General Manager Kurt Angle is seen on the phone with somebody backstage. He tells the person on the other end to come with him to the ring next week to reveal their secret, and that whatever happens, will happen.
