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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for July 2, 2026

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Ryan tells up to stand up for the new TNA World Champion, his big brother, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nic says he feels almost as good as he looks and that everyone is talking about Slammiversary and how he become TNA World Champion. Nic then has Ryan unroll a scroll of all the wrestlers he has put down personally. As Nic Nemeth mentions some guys from high school and college he'd like to face one more time, KC Navarro shows up and admits that he is a little upset about how Nic Nemeth is doing things. This leads to Ryan telling Navarro to get out of the ring, and Navarro threatens to beat Ryan up. Nic tells them to quit arguing when they should be both on the same page, then tells both of them to get it out of their system in a match tonight so they can move on. Nemeth then goes on to declare that he is the best professional wrestler in the world today and dares anybody to face him so they can be added to his list.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says that he is devastated after coming so close to winning only to Cedric Alexander to steal the victory at Slammiversary, and as long as Cedric carries the X-Division title, he carries the promise that he will come back for him. Slater then says he needs to be the people who have been where he needs to go, such as Eddie Edwards, who he cannot wait to teach a lesson after his actions at Slammiversary. Slater says he is still the face of the X-Division, title or not, and if he wants to be a future World Champion, he has to beat Eddie tonight.

Mara Sadé beats Tasha Steelz to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. After the match, Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero show up, and Mustafa Ali pulls out his phone to make a phone call.



Backstage, Rich Swann tells BDE not to take it easy in their match tonight. BDE says he cannot take it easy, especially when he has yet to win a match in TNA.

Fabian Aichner beats BDE, Rich Swann, The Home Town Man, Jason Hotch and Mr. Elegance in a TNA X-Division Championship #1 contender's Six-Pack Scramble Match.



As per the Bioflex Injury Report: All of the teams in Slammiversary's TNA World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match are being given time off to recover before returning to the ring again. The Personal Concierge George Iceman is out with an eye injury after Rosemary spit green mist into his eyes. Trey Miguel is still out, but is still recovering on schedule. Eddie Edwards and Moose are cleared following their Slammiversary No Surrender Match. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is in peak condition, as per Nic Nemeth.

Backstage, Ricky Sosa meets Expressions and AJ Francis. AJ Francis wants Ricky Sosa to "fly Fir$t Cla$$," as does Expressions.

Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with the rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) and says that he is mad because they are getting comfortable. He tells John Skyler and Jason Hotch that he will give them another opportunity and that he wants them to win.

Ricky Sosa heads to the ring. Ricky says it feels great to be standing in the ring after beating Eric Young at Slammiversary in his first TNA pay-per-view and standing tall like a man. He says he has proven why he belongs in TNA, then says that this is just the beginning. He says he hears people talking and felt the pressure, and all that remained was "Bang Bang, Sosa Sosa." Suddenly, The Righteous shows up, and Dutch says they also hear the chatter and that Ricky Sosa is "a once-in-a-lifetime signing" with the future in his hands, then says attention whispers and waits. He says that some people spend their entire lives not knowing how good they could truly be, which is where they and their ability to create greatness comes in. Vincent says that The Hardys thought they had their stories written, but he and Dutch showed them that there was a new chapter already open, and tells Ricky Sosa that with The Righteous, there are no limits. The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) suddenly show up, and Alisha Edwards says that the only way for Ricky to make a name for himself in TNA is to ride with The System. Eddie tells Ricky that the truth is right there in front of him with Bear Bronson and Cedric Alexander, and asks Ricky if he wants to be a champion or join a cult. Vincent says Eddie is speaking empty promises, and that The System view Ricky as a threat. Vincent also alludes to Eddie's recent No Surrender Match loss before Ricky Sosa declares that he is joining neither faction and that he is aligning himself with the fans. Bronson attacks Ricky before staring down Dutch, and Ricky boots Bronson in the face. All of a sudden, Leon Slater shows up and fights off The System before brawling with Cedric and getting laid out by Bronson. The System soon overpower both Ricky Sosa and Leon Slater.



We hear from Elijah, who plays guitar as he talks about how he beat AJ Francis at Slammiversary to take his intellectual property back before stating that he is looking for championship gold.

Heather by Elegance beats Allie to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament despite Rosemary pulling M by Elegance off the apron near the end of the match.



Xia Brookside heads to the ring. Brookside says that Lei Ying Lee was selfish and holding her back, and that as long as she stood in her shadow, no one would see how good she truly is, and now she is right about everything and she is the new TNA Knockouts World Champion. She hopes Slammiversary taught Lei Ying Lee that the women's division belongs to Brookside, and says that if anyone comes between her and the title, she will do whatever it takes to keep it. Suddenly, she is interrupted by Lei Ying Lee, who says that there will be a day that she is happy for her and happy that they wrestled each other, but after all Brookside did to her and how Brookside had to cheat to win, she sees not a champion, but "a fake bitch." She says that Brookside now has everything to lose, as she has her championship rematch next week. Brookside tries to hit Lei Ying Lee with the title before escaping Warrior's Way, and Lei Ying Lee says that if Brookside wants weapons, their match can be no-disqualification.



Backstage, Daria Ray is met by Mustafa Ali, who says that he believes in The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) despite their recent failures, and wants a tag team title shot for them. Daria says that she can make that happen next week.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.

KC Navarro beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth after slipping out of a neckbreaker to hit the Tiger Feint Kick followed by Blessing in Disguise. After the match, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth gets in the ring with both KC Navarro and Ryan Nemeth, then hits KC Navarro with the Danger Zone.



Backstage, we hear from The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero). "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero considers The Great Hands getting a shot at their titles "a sacrifice" rather than a favor. Brother Nero says that together with the "The Die-Hardys," he and Matt have "the nuts and the guts to accomplish anything." Matt Hardy says that The Great Hands will learn why they are the greatest tag team of all time.

Eddie Edwards beats Leon Slater after the distraction from Alisha Edwards and after Slater fends off Cedric Alexander's interference attempt. After the match, Eddie and Cedric attack Slater before Ricky Sosa suddenly shows up and makes the save for Slater.



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



Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 2, 2026

Carmelo Hayes beats Axiom.

Dragon Lee beats Rusev when Rusev tries to re-apply the Accolade only for Dragon Lee to slip by and win with a schoolkid pin.



Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Dynamite 300 - Dynamite recap for July 2, 2025

"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hangman says he has said plenty about how much his World Championship match and how much AEW means to him, and that he made a promise that at All In Texas, he would win the World Championship and show it for the whole world to see. He says that one can wrap a chain around his neck and hang him from the sky, but you would have to kill him to make him pass this opportunity by, and that he will not let anyone get in his way of the title. He knows that The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) are coming and that he welcomes them, then tells Jon Moxley to give him everything or give him death, as their match will be a Texas Death Match. Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir head to the ring, and Moxley sees this as Hangman putting all of his chips - his life, health and career - all on the line and all on the table with the AEW World Championship up for grabs. Moxley refuses to go along with this, saying that Hangman does not want this as he is going to lose simply because he does not want to win and he is happy right where he is. He says that Hangman only won the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament because it was not the highest peak, then says that he lives in pressure. Moxley says he is more than the best in the world and the AEW World Championship and that he will show that at All In Texas and show exactly what he is, stating that Hangman does not have what it takes to beat him for the AEW World Championship. He also states that Moxley does not have what it takes to beat him in a Texas Death Match, much less what it takes to walk away from one. Hangman smacks Moxley, and when Moxley strikes back, Hangman produces a fork. Wheeler Yuta gets smacked when he confronts Hangman, and when Marina Shafir hits Hangman with the briefcase and slaps him multiple times, Hangman withstands everything. Yuta grabs Hangman's angle as Hangman makes Shafir slowly back off, and Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli gang up on Hangman as Moxley and Shafir retreat. Claudio soon hits Hangman with the Neutralizer, then Claudio and Yuta join Shafir and Moxley as Hangman rips his shirt off and grabs the microphone. Hangman asks Moxley if this is the best he has, as he is still standing. He also calls Claudio a bitch and a lap dog, and an incensed Claudio heads back towards the ring only to run into Samoa Joe. Claudio teases jumping the barricade with Wheeler Yuta, but Powerhouse Hobbs and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata show up and join Samoa Joe. Shafir then shows up behind Hangman with the briefcase, but Hangman sees her coming. Hangman hands the briefcase back to Shafir, then walks away before telling Moxley that he will do anything that it takes before hitting Shafir with a Buckshot Lariat.



Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Mina Shirakawa with an inside cradle. After the match, Mercedes attacks Mina from behind. When "Timeless" Toni Storm checks on Mina, Mercedes hits her in the back of the head with the TBS Championship before licking the cake near Toni's steak dinner and tossing champagne at Luther.



In backstage footage from earlier today, Matthew Jackson surprises Nicholas Jackson with a "Founding Fathers" limousine full of Nike sneakers in the back seat. They then take a tour of the local area in the limo. They check out Rancha Cucamonga, California and reminisce on some memories. After the commercial break, The Young Bucks look at more of Rancho Cucamonga and meet with some old friends before getting back in the limo.

MJF beats AR Fox, Brody King and Anthony Bowens in a Fatal 4-Way Match to enter the Men's Casino Gauntlet at #2 after making AR Fox submit to Salt of the Earth with a leg catch. After the match, Mark Briscoe shows up in a tanktop with the words "MJF has a tiny (kosher) pickle" on it and congratulates MJF, then tells MJF he has guaranteed himself an uninterrupted ass whupping at All In Texas. After the fans chant "Kosher Pickle" at MJF, Briscoe tells MJF that his "blue collar bitch" has ensured him an ass whupping, then says that he is two steps ahead, and dares MJF to have a face-to-face meeting with him in the ring minus The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley). After Mark Briscoe leaves, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Night show up and fight Shelton and Lashley, but Shelton and Lashley get the upper hand. Speedball and Knight refuse to stay down, and Shelton and Lashley have to go back to the ring again to ensure they stay down. Knight grabs a microphone and says that he and Speedball are still alive, and says that while Shelton and Lashley may know how to hurt people, they will have to kill them to retain the tag team titles. MVP holds Shelton and Lashley back as Knight wants a one-on-one match with Shelton at Collision.





The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) return to the arena and make their way to the ring.

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Bandido in a Heroes vs. Villains trios match. After the match, Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland show up and attack The Young Bucks, forcing them to retreat. Swerve demands that The Young Bucks accept their challenge from last week. Swerve says that he and Ospreay are not replacing The Young Bucks as EVP's, saying that the position belongs to the fans, and that Tony Khan is who really runs AEW. Will Ospreay then questions The Young Bucks' courage before Matthew says "Hell no," as they get nothing out of the match. Ospreay says that if The Young Bucks win, then he and Swerve cannot challenge for the World Championship for one year. Matthew says this is the smartest thing Ospreay has come up with, but wants to make sure Swerve is on the same page before they have a deal. Swerve reluctantly says they have a deal.





Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Dralistico and The Beast Mortos) in a Heroes vs. Villains tag team match.



Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Kota Ibushi. After the match, Rocky Romero shows up, then he, Lance Archer, Don Callis and Okada gang up on Ibushi until Kenny Omega chases them all away with a metal folding chair. Trent Beretta shows up and tries to attack Omega from behind with a screwdriver, but Kota Ibushi stops him and Omega finishes the job.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



Speed Demon - Speed recap for July 2, 2025

Alba Fyre beats Thea Hail to advance in the sixth tournament to decide a #1 contender to Sol Ruca's WWE Women's Speed Championship after catching Thea Hail out of the air for a Gory Bomb.

Next week: Alba Fyre vs. Sol Ruca for the WWE Women's Speed Championship!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 2, 2024

Jaida Parker beats "Michin" Mia Yim in a street fight.



Backstage, Karmen Petrovic is annoyed by a sighing Arianna Grace. Arianna says Sol Ruca snatched with her soul, and with it, her heart, as she is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and she really wanted to perform in her hometown for Heatwave. As Karmen says she is also from Toronto and Arianne says that Karmen is not as Canadian as she is, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx show up to mock both them, and Karmen Petrovic is ready to fight them.

We hear from Je'Von Evans, who is looking forward to the NXT Championship Fatal 4-Way Match at Heatwave and becoming NXT Champion.

We hear from Kelani Jordan, who lists off her accomplishments prior to being the NXT Women's North American Champion before stating that she will walk out of Heatwave as champion.

New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

We hear from Shawn Spears, who has that he returned to guide and lead the young talent, but he has been met with reluctance. He says that he will now lead by example, and when he returns home, he will reach his pinnacle, and the young talent will see the light and follow his lead when he wins the NXT Championship.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Oro Mensah talks with Robert Stone and Stevie Turner and finds out that he is back in action tonight against Myles Borne. He then finds out he will not be heading to Heatwave, which Mensah is strangely okay with.

Izzi Dame beats Brinley Reece. During the match, Tatum Paxley shows up and creeps Izzi out, and continues to do so after the match.

At Chase University, Duke Hudson reveals that his win last week was not exactly clean thanks to Ridge Holland. Ridge apologizes saying he wants to part of a family, not just a group, and that he was just trying to help. Andre Chase asks Ridge to stay back during Heatwave.

Lola Vice is in the ring. She calls out Roxanne Perez, who shows up with two security guards, who are here to ensure Lola does not knock her out and steal her title again. Roxanne says she can see through Lola, knowing it is the most important match of her career. She also says that Lola is not the same person who cashed in her Women's Breakout Tournament contract. Lola says Roxanne may be the champion, but she is a fighter in the ring or in the cage. Roxanne says she also saw Lola's match with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler at Battleground and admits she may not last two minutes with Shayna, then says this is a wrestling match, not Bellator, and that Lola is in her world that she has mastered. Lola says that she was a fighter since before she was born, and that her mother was pregnant with her during her Black Belt and that she became a fourth-degree Black Belt at taekwando. She was training for the Olympics when her mother got sick, and she got into MMA to support her family, and in two years, she fought in Madison Square Garden. She says her mother will be watching when she becomes NXT Women's Champion. Roxanne says Lola believes every word she is saying and that she respects her story, but every other woman wants to make that same phone call and she makes sure those phone calls are ever made as she builds her legacy. She says that Lola will not take her title and that nobody else in the locker room will have it, either. Lola says she does not have to give it to her, as she will take it, as she took Roxanne's best shot and smiled while Roxanne took hers and she took her title. Lola says she will prove she is the best to cross over from MMA to WWE when she becomes the first-ever Cuban-American NXT Women's Champion. She then stares at Lola, and when security steps up, one of the security guards gets knocked out with the spinning back fist. Lola says she may be stepping in Roxanne's world, but when she knocks her out, she will not know which world she is in.



We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who brags about attacking both Oro Mensah and Trick Williams and beating Je'Von Evans after making his name worldwide, and this Sunday, he will become NXT Champion.

Backstage, Damon Kemp shows up showing brass knuckles to the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew. Charlie Dempsey chews him out for it, then tells Myles Borne that his best friend is the power advantage and that he should use it.

We see footage of Eddy Thorpe deejaying, and as people are watching footage of a recent gig, Lexis King shows up and says Eddy should be ashamed of himself and that rock 'n roll is real music compared to EDM. Eddy says Lexis could learn something new if he opened his mind, and Lexis leaves.

Oro Mensah beats Myles Borne after Damon Kemp inadvertently distracts Myles by trying to hand him brass knuckles.

We see a video package for Wes Lee vs. Oba Femi for the NXT North American Championship at Heatwave.

Backstage, Tyriek Igew and Tyson Dupont are brawling with Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang). Referees run in to break up the brawl.

Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé speak with Brinley Reece, and Edris says positivity does not always bring results. Brinley is bummed out and she, Malik and Edris leave. Afterwards, The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up in front of the camera, wanting a match with OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) next week.

Wendy Choo beats Carlee Bright by submission. At the start of the match, it is announced that Tyriek Igew and Tyson Dupont vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) later tonight will not be happening, with both teams being checked on backstage.

We hear from Trick Williams, who calls Sunday his biggest test yet, and he says that while anything can happen, the only thing happening is him retaining the NXT Championship.

We hear from Senior Vice President of NXT and Talent Relations Shawn Michaels, who says that Brooks Jensen has been the cause of numerous disturbances in NXT in the last several months and has disparaged the NXT brand. He announces that next week, there will be a sit-down meeting to steer him in the right direction.



Jazmyn Nyx beats Karmen Petrovic after Jacy Jayne grabs Karmen by the foot on the outside.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is focused with WWE Speed while Axiom is focused on their upcoming tag team match with Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson). Frazer says that they will be fine and that he will be focused when the time comes.

Backstage, Karmen Petrovic meets with General Manager Ava and finds out that Natalya has met with her, and that she and Natalya will face Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne on the Heatwave pre-show. Arianna Grace shows up wanting to tag with Karmen Petrovic.

We hear from Sol Ruca, who talks about how she taught herself everything she knows through trial and error and became a successful college gymnast, and how she was in her element at Battleground. She admits she came up short that night, but one cannot be afraid to fail. She says she is walking the walk and bringing the heat to become NXT Women's North American Champion.

Trick Williams, Shawn Spears, Je'Von Evans and "All Ego" Ethan Page meet in the ring for a contract signing for their Fatal 4-Way Match for the NXT Championship at Heatwave. Trick says that everyone will be chanting for him, and Ethan Page says Trick that regardless of the match that he is in, he will bring the same energy and fight for the fans and with his emotions, but that Trick's swagger will get in the way. He says that he can beat Trick to become champion, but he does not have to. Trick says he may have less experience than anyone else who has worn the NXT title, but he has worn it well and has put in the work, and he will add one more win to his resumé. Shawn says Trick loves the sound of his own voice and that he himself loves this emotion, then tells Trick to keep doing his thing because his emotion will bring the title to him, as it is the same emotion that gave him the win against Trick last week. Shawn then says that Je'Von Evans is happy to be there as he signs the contract, and compares Je'Von to the team that makes it to the championship game but does not have what it takes to win the big one. Je'Von says everyone wants to use his age to make him look like a punk or make fun of his lack of experience, but he is more than happy to be here, and after making fun of Shawn for never being NXT Champion, he says he will show Shawn what a champion looks like. Je'Von then signs the contract. After that Ethan signs the contract, then says he and Shawn have beaten Je'Von and asks Trick if he can do the same. Trick says he likes Je'Von a lot, but says he - or anyone else - can take his title. Shawn and Ethan then argue over who among the two of them will win as Trick signs the contract, then Shawn makes fun of Je'Von's young age before a brawl breaks out when Je'Von chews Shawn out. Shawn and Ethan then end up slammed through tables to end the show.



Here is the recap for tonight's show!



Sunday, July 2, 2023

At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for July 2, 2023

Dustin Starr, Gilbert Corsey, Todd Kenely and James Kincaid introduce everyone to the UWN Summer Showcase.

The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) head to the ring. He says it feels good to be back home in Irvine, California, as he has been in and out of planes on business in both Memphis, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky. He says that the United Wrestling Network represents the underdog as well as the fans, then mentions his recent United World Championship defense against "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, and while he respects Clearwater for looking him in the eye, he does not like other people trying to get into his business, including TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Bad Dude Tito, Che Cabrera), who wanted to fight in the shadow and get some cheap shots on him. He says that he and Bad Dude Tito will be looking face-to-face at Golden Opportunity, the same event that put him on the road to championship gold, and he tells Tito that if he wants his title, he will have to kill him for it. TMZ soon show up, and Bad Dude Tito says that if he has to kill Limelight, he will do it in the middle of the ring for the United World Championship. He then mentions that there will be a six-man tag match between TMZ and The Bodega in two weeks, and after that match, there will not be much left of Limelight and the United World Championship will be his. Papo Esco admits that while TMZ make the United World Tag Team Championships look good, they would look much cleaner next to the United World Championship. Tito says the belts would not fit around his waist, but Papo Esco says he has plenty of shoulders before telling him that if they win in two weeks, they will insert themselves into the tag team title match with Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) and walk out the tag team champs. Shane Haste accepts the challenge.

Backstage, Bateman meets with Jonny Loquasto wanting a shot at the United Heritage Championship and Kevin Martenson at Golden Opportunity, making his case for it with his recent accomplishments. All of a sudden, Bryce Saturn shows up and says he is the only member of Final Destination (Charles "R-Three" Cassus, Evan Daniels, Saturn) not to get a shot at it, and Bateman will have to go through him to get that shot. Bateman says this is is a great idea and that he will use his words against him.

Ju Dizz beats El Primohenio Tribeca to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.



Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Johnnie Robbie. Johnnie says she is back, and the only thing on her mind is the United Women's World Championship, and that she will make and break her own rules to beat Zeda Zhang.

Bateman beats Bryce Saturn to earn a shot at the United Heritage Championship. After the match, Bateman offers his hand to Saturn only to knock him out with another Death From Above.



Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Flex McCallion. Flex says everyone is looking forward to his and Richie Slade's golden opportunity, and tells everyone not to be foolwed as there is more than meets the eye to them. He then says some people have forgotten that and that they have been frustrated for the past year after being robbed and cheated out of a tag team title run. He says that they are winner, but every time they lost, it is because somebody cheated, and that they have never stooped so low to do such a task to become #1 contenders. He says the opportunity has risen again and that they must win against all the odds in order to beat TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Bad Dude Tito, Che Cabrera) and win the big one. Suddenly, someone walks by and pats Flex McCallion along the way, and Flex recognizes them.

Zeda Zhang beats Johnnie Robbie to receive a bye in the United Women's World Championship Tournament. After the match, Zeda Zhang helps Johnnie Robbie, but Johnnie shoves her away.





Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for July 2, 2023

Dustin Starr, Gilbert Corsey, Todd Kenely and James Kincaid introduce everyone to the UWN Summer Showcase.

The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) head to the ring. He says it feels good to be back home in Irvine, California, as he has been in and out of planes on business in both Memphis, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky. He says that the United Wrestling Network represents the underdog as well as the fans, then mentions his recent United World Championship defense against "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, and while he respects Clearwater for looking him in the eye, he does not like other people trying to get into his business, including TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Bad Dude Tito, Che Cabrera), who wanted to fight in the shadow and get some cheap shots on him. He says that he and Bad Dude Tito will be looking face-to-face at Golden Opportunity, the same event that put him on the road to championship gold, and he tells Tito that if he wants his title, he will have to kill him for it. TMZ soon show up, and Bad Dude Tito says that if he has to kill Limelight, he will do it in the middle of the ring for the United World Championship. He then mentions that there will be a six-man tag match between TMZ and The Bodega in two weeks, and after that match, there will not be much left of Limelight and the United World Championship will be his. Papo Esco admits that while TMZ make the United World Tag Team Championships look good, they would look much cleaner next to the United World Championship. Tito says the belts would not fit around his waist, but Papo Esco says he has plenty of shoulders before telling him that if they win in two weeks, they will insert themselves into the tag team title match with Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) and walk out the tag team champs. Shane Haste accepts the challenge.

Backstage, Bateman meets with Jonny Loquasto wanting a shot at the United Heritage Championship and Kevin Martenson at Golden Opportunity, making his case for it with his recent accomplishments. All of a sudden, Bryce Saturn shows up and says he is the only member of Final Destination (Charles "R-Three" Cassus, Evan Daniels, Saturn) not to get a shot at it, and Bateman will have to go through him to get that shot. Bateman says this is is a great idea and that he will use his words against him.

Ju Dizz beats El Primohenio Tribeca to advance in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.



Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Johnnie Robbie. Johnnie says she is back, and the only thing on her mind is the United Women's World Championship, and that she will make and break her own rules to beat Zeda Zhang.

Bateman beats Bryce Saturn to earn a shot at the United Heritage Championship. After the match, Bateman offers his hand to Saturn only to knock him out with another Death From Above.



Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Flex McCallion. Flex says everyone is looking forward to his and Richie Slade's golden opportunity, and tells everyone not to be foolwed as there is more than meets the eye to them. He then says some people have forgotten that and that they have been frustrated for the past year after being robbed and cheated out of a tag team title run. He says that they are winner, but every time they lost, it is because somebody cheated, and that they have never stooped so low to do such a task to become #1 contenders. He says the opportunity has risen again and that they must win against all the odds in order to beat TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Bad Dude Tito, Che Cabrera) and win the big one. Suddenly, someone walks by and pats Flex McCallion along the way, and Flex recognizes them.

Zeda Zhang beats Johnnie Robbie to receive a bye in the United Women's World Championship Tournament. After the match, Zeda Zhang helps Johnnie Robbie, but Johnnie shoves her away.





Saturday, July 2, 2022

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 2, 2022

Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he knows who Mads Kruger is, then tells him he is "the punishment of God" and that he will put something on him so cold he will be asking if he can wear house shoes in an apartment.



"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Norman Meklakov in The Great American Clash Match after Meklakov swings a chair at Hunt only for Hunt to duck it and Meklakov to accidentally hit himself. After the match, Matt Williams confronts Trace Lee Hunt only to be trapped between him and Austin Lane. Matt slaps Austin, who then hits Matt with a piledriver, which is grounds for suspension by the championship committee.



Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says something needs to be done about Derrick King, then says that he has been looking for a tag team and has found one of the best: The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles). Colton Cage says that the last time The Elements of Wrestling were here, they were robbed of the Trios titles. He says that they have received a call from Blaylock promising them everything they have ever wanted and they are back to take care of business.



The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) following the distraction from The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont).



Backstage, McKenzie Morgan interviews Cassandra Golden says she has been training everyday to entertain the fans, and while she has not earned the Women's title yet, the next time she has it, it is coming home with her.



Cassandra Golden vs. Nyxx ends with "Dangerous" Diana Taylor attacking both of them. After the match, Diana Taylor goes for a double DDT, but Nyxx and Cassandra send her running.



We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Continuing from last week's interview, he says that he will get up tomorrow like he always does, go to the gym, drink his protein shake and work harder than ever before to get back to the top and be back better than ever.



DNA beats Adam Priest following the distraction from Brandon Espinosa. After the match, Espinosa and DNA shake hands, then Espinosa gives DNA a contract saying "Target: Memphis Wrestling."



We hear from Buff Bagwell, who says that he is back and excited to be in Memphis Wrestling as he signs autographs, then says he will be in the ring next week with a bone to pick against Mike Anthony.



Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey, who pass around flies with "#FreeBriar" printed on them. Uncle Mikey says he and Brad want Briar back. Brad states that The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) have challenged them to a match for the tag titles in exchange for Briar. Brad says he and Mikey are challenging The Posse and that Briar is coming back home. Uncle Mikey says they have seen The Posse lurking around, and Brad threatens to find them if they do not show up. The Posse soon show up without Briar, and Mr. Chris says that if they can beat them, they can get Briar back. However, if The Posse win, Briar joins The Posse forever. Brad picks Briar over the tag team titles, as they have the Trios titles and he and Mikey do not have to prove they are the best tag team.



K-Toomer beats Mads Kruger.





Money In The Bank 2022 - The LIVE Results



Liv Morgan beats Becky Lynch, Asuka, Lacey Evans, Alexa Bliss and Raquel Rodriguez in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match to win a women's championship match contract.





Bobby Lashley beats Austin Theory to become the WWE United States Champion for a third time after countering A-Town Down into the Hurt Lock and making Theory tap.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Liv Morgan, who says the cash-in probabilities are endless and that she does not want to mess this up because she wants to become champion. Right now, she just wants to celebrate.

Bianca Belair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Carmella after Carmella mouths off at Bianca only to be slapped and hit with a K.O.D. After the match, Carmella attacks Bianca Belair.



In footage from earlier today, Alexa Bliss finds out that Lilly has bought things - including tiny roller skates - with a WWE Capital One bank card.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). After the match, it is noted that one of Montez Ford's shoulders were up after The Usos hit the 1D.



We see a vignette that involves a lot of candles, crosses and hands. What looks like an Olympic medal is also seen at least twice in the vignette.



"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship with a triangle hold following a chain of submission reversals despite suffering a bad knee. After the match, Liv Morgan runs into the ring and cashes in her Money In The Bank Contract on "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, who is now down on one knee. Ronda goes for an ankle lock, but Liv kicks her bad knee and rolls her up to become the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. Afterwards, Liv Morgan and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey hug in a sign of respect.





Before the next match, WWE official Adam Pearce says that tonight has been an amazing night and that there is no better way to celebrate than to add to it. He then adds an eighth man into the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Austin Theory.

Austin Theory beats Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Madcap Moss, Omos, Matt Riddle, Sami Zayn and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match to win a world championship match contract.





Here are all the highlights for tonight's show!



Friday, July 2, 2021

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 2, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).

Veer beats Drew Gulak.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 2, 2021

Andre Chase beats Guru Raaj to qualify for the NXT Breakout Tournament. (Guru Raaj faces Finn Balor back at Superstar Spectacle in January, while Andre Chase is formerly known as Harlem Bravado.)



Next week: more qualifying matches for the NXT Breakout Tournament!

Joe Gacy beats Desmond Troy to qualify for the NXT Breakout Tournament.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 2, 2021

Edge heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that WrestleMania was supposed to be the culmination of a ten-year story, and that he envisioned it so much that he knew it would happen until it did not. He says that the defeat rocked him and took some time, but in that time, he started to roll the match back in his head and he even watched it back. He also says that Roman Reigns likes to stretch the truth and that he missed some key points. He says he could complain about a lot of things in the match and that he would be justified in doing it, and while a younger version of him would do it, he knows there will always be obstacles and excuses. Edge says that if he didn't knock down obstacles, he would not be here right now, and that he does not stop, and now that he has been one-on-one with Roman, he knows he can beat him and that Roman knows, too, saying they both felt it. Edge puts a picture of himself choking Roman Reigns with the bottom rope on the TitanTron, calling it proof that he lives rent-free in Roman Reigns' head and that Roman knows he is the guy who has his number. He says he will beat Roman and that it is a matter of when, for he is inevitable and he will be the next WWE Universal Champion.



Backstage, Paul Heyman has watched Edge's promo. Jimmy Uso says he will tell Edge that he will have Roman Reigns' back, and that when Roman shows up, they will stab the family flag right into Edge's heart.

In a YouTube-exclusive backstage interview from last Friday, Baron Corbin says he lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in investments.

Before the next match, Baron Corbin is seen growing facial hair and with his hair starting to grow back, all of it looking unkempt. Ring announce Greg Hamilton almost calls Corbin "King Corbin," but has to correct himself and say "Baron Corbin."

Shinsuke Nakamura - now known as King Nakamura - and Big E beat Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin. During the match, Corbin finds out from Rick Boogs that his Mercedes-Benz SUV has been repossessed. A distraught, distracted Corbin falls victim to the Big Ending, and Big E wins the match for himself and Nakamura.



Bayley heads to the ring. Bayley says that Bianca's victory at Hell In A Cell is a fluke and that she proved it by pinning her last week, and that the best part was the look of loss, despair and defeat in her eyes. She says that Bianca is mentally weak and that she made holding the SmackDown Women's Championship for over a year look easy, and that Bianca is crumbling under expectations. She says that she would love to make Bianca fall apart in front of all the kids who worship her, because Bianca is nothing to her. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says Bayley needs a crack in the mouth, as she keeps beating Bayley but Bayley cannot let go and is obsessed with her. Bayley says she is in Bianca's head, and while Bianca admits it, the only way to end it is to embarrass Bayley to the point of no return. Bianca says she is over Bayley, and says that if the officials will allow it, she will put the SmackDown Women's Championship on the line in an "I Quit" Match. Bayley says she will never quit professional wrestling and that she has accomplished more than Bianca Belair ever will, and says that if Bianca can make her quit, she will quit competing altogether. She then says that Bianca quitting would be no surprise at all, as Bianca is not the champion she portrays herself to be. Bayley accepts her challenge, then Bianca laughs at her, realizing she just got more exciting at hearing Bayley say she quits.



Backstage, Jimmy Uso tells Paul Heyman that Edge is waiting to jump Roman Reigns backstage, but realizes that Edge is also waiting on him. He tells Heyman to tell WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville to save the end of the show for him when he calls out Edge.

Kevin Owens beats Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing Match with two powerbombers through tables and another into the ring apron to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.



Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Edge, who says he knows he may be walking into a trap but does not care, because he is tired of Roman Reigns, his family and his excuses and that Roman is about to meet "a vindictive son of a bitch."

Bayley vs. Bianca Belair in an "I Quit" Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship is official for Money In The Bank.

Backstage, Rick Boogs makes some king-related puns at Baron Corbin, but Corbin is not in the mood.

WWE official Sonya Deville heads to the ring. She announces Zelina Vega - who has not been seen in months since her release from the company - as the next entrant in the Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. She says it will be a pleasure to win the Money In The Bank Briefcase and cash in on a Women's Champion while they are down, then Liv Morgan shows up. Liv Morgan shows her dissatisfaction with Zelina Vega being placed in the match without having to work for it, saying she does not even deserve to be in the match. Zelina says she has deserved it because she has competed in wrestling rings for years and can run rings around Liv Morgan. Liv slaps Zelina, then tells her to prove it and tells Sonya to make a match right now.



Liv Morgan beats Zelina Vega after Zelina Vega gets caught grabbing the tights during a roll-up and Liv reverses the roll-up into one of her own.



Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce, then gets angry with them for not promising him a Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns and giving the match to Edge. Adam Pearce says that this is because Edge did not get his one-on-one championship match, and Sonya Deville gives Seth Rollins an opportunity to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match in a match against Cesaro next week.

Otis quickly beats Angelo Dawkins.



Backstage, Jimmy Uso tells Paul Heyman that Edge is asking for it. Heyman says that Roman Reigns operates on his own time and does for those who do for him, and tells him to go out there and do what he needs to do.

Next week: King Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin in a Money In The Bank Qualifying Match!

Jimmy then calls Edge out, saying he is right here, that Roman Reigns is not here and that he can handle Edge all by himself. When Edge fails to show up, Jimmy says that Edge is not man enough to stand face-to-face with him in the ring. He says that this is not a trap and that it is just him calling him out, and tells Edge to get in the ring. Edge's entrance hits, then Edge shows up and tells Jimmy that Roman Reigns is using him like he does his entire family. He says that he has been using Jey, and that when Jey is finished, Jimmy will be next. He calls Jimmy "another one of Roman's bitches," and while Roman may have left a perfect trap, this is a trap for Jimmy, not for him. Edge then heads to the ring and brawls with Jimmy Uso, slamming him into ring posts and setting up the ring steps until Jimmy hits him with a superkick. Jimmy then starts to fight back, sending Edge into the ring steps before going for a ground-and-pound in the ring. Edge soon gets back up and hits Jimmy with a big boot and goes for a ground-and-pound assault of his own. Edge then makes Jimmy Uso tap out with a submission hold before readying the Spear, and when Jimmy gets up, Edge nails him with it. Edge then leaves the ring and grabs a chair, then stomps a piece of metal out of the bottom of it before choking Jimmy out with it like he did to Roman with the bottom rope at WrestleMania. Jimmy Uso taps out, and Edge tells Roman Reigns that he does not stop as the show fades to black.



Thursday, July 2, 2020

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for July 2, 2020

This week's show is a "Superstar Picks" episode.

Nikki Cross picks Aoife Valkyrie vs. Isla Dawn from March 5, 2020.

We look back on Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) winning the NXT Tag Team Championships and how Aichner and Barthel came together as a team.

NXT General Manager William Regal picks Noam Dar vs. A-Kid from March 26, 2020.

We hear from Pretty Deadly (Lewis Howley and Sam Stoker), who say that they will run the tag team division before being interrupted by someone kicking a football.

Next week: we see NXT UK Superstars on American soil!

Drew McIntyre picks Pete Dunne vs. Mark Andrews in the 2017 United Kingdom Championship Tournament.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 2, 2019

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese tells "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Oney Lorcan that Drew Gulak is the most dangerous he has ever been, and even though he will beat him at Extreme Rules, they cannot underestimate his tag team partners lightly. Gallagher looks forward to extending his win streak against Mike Kanellis, and Lorcan looks forward to giving Ariya Daivari more stitches.

The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) in a tornado tag team match after Kalisto stops The Singh Brothers from using their Boscar statuette as a weapon.



We see a video package for Humberto Carrillo.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mike Kanellis. He admits he is not emotionally ready for tonight, but he is still here to compete, and Maria Kanellis will not be with him tonight as they are "not exactly talking" after Maria's verbal evisceration. He blames General Manager Drake Maverick for the rift between him and Maria, for he would be happy and celebrating his second child if Maverick had given him opportunity, and says that Maverick will pay for hurting his family and that Maria will see he is man enough.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Oney Lorcan beat Drew Gulak, Ariya Daivari and Mike Kanellis. After the match, both teams continue to fight each other to end the show.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 2, 2019

SmackDown Live gives its well wishes for a speedy recovery to both Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley following their no-disqualification match from last night.

Kevin Owens shows up to start tonight's show with another edition of The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guests are Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre. As he introduces them, Owens reads through multiple cards. Shane and McIntyre show up, and after a "proper introduction" from ring announcer Greg Hamilton, Owens replays Shane and McIntyre's meeting with The Undertaker from last night. Shane says he is not afraid of The Undertaker, for he is on a hot streak after beating The Miz and Roman Reigns and he plans to add The Undertaker to that streak at Extreme Rules. Shane tells McIntyre that their match with Roman Reigns and The Undertaker is a no holds barred match, and McIntyre says that Roman and The Undertaker stepping in the ring with them will be "a vicious, physical assault like nobody has ever seen before." Owens replays Shane and McIntyre retreating into the crowd from last night, and says that the look on Shane's face makes it look like he is afraid of The Undertaker, but says it is just a coincidence they were in the fourth row because of how The Undertaker is. Shane tells Owens to do his job and read from the cards in his hands as they agreed upon, and Owens continues to read through the cards. Unfortunately, the questions are not to Shane and McIntyre's satisfaction. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up, and Owens screams at Ziggler to get over feeling like the WWE Championship should have been his. Ziggler says he should be WWE Champion right now, then makes fun of Owens' size, saying he should be in a hot dog eating contest. Owens says he would at least win the hot dog eating contest, which is more than what Ziggler can say about wrestling matches. Owens asks who is more deserving of a title shot, and Shane says neither of them are. Shane proposes that Ziggler and Owens team up tonight to face Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis), with the winners going on to the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at Extreme Rules, making it a Triple Threat Match. After Owens and Ziggler argue, Owens demands his entrance music be played so that he can leave. The entrance music plays, and Owens leaves.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Daniel Bryan says Shane McMahon has made a lot of unpopular decisions lately that everyone has to accept, but he and Rowan are walking both in and out as "the planet's tag team champions."

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Xavier Woods and Big E. Woods is aware that he and Big E don't have to be pinned in order to lose, but they are always ready for a fight and to take back the SmackDown tag team titles. Big E says they are going to kick the door open and take back the tag team titles for the sixth time.

"The New" Daniel Bryan beats Big E following the interference from Rowan behinds the referee's back.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews R-Truth, who says that he has heard that Drake Maverick and his wife here and he wants the WWE 24/7 Championship back.



Backstage, Alexa Bliss asks Nikki Cross to host A Moment Of Bliss. Nikki is reluctant, but after Alexa says she will do great, Nikki looks forward to it.

The Sarabia Family is the recipient of tonight's Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.

It's time for A Moment Of Bliss with special guest host Nikki Cross, who thanks Alexa Bliss for the opportunity before going on with the show, saying she will speak a little more slowly to be the best host she can be before introducing tonight's guest, Bayley. Bayley is impressed with Alexa giving Nikki the spotlight, but tells her she does not have to do Alexa's bidding. Nikki says she is here to ask the tough questions, and asks why Bayley thinks Alexa is a liar. After Bayley says that Alexa is a lair, Nikki says she is tired of Alexa's name through the mud. Bayley then asks Nikki why Alexa is facing her at Extreme Rules instead of Nikki, but Nikki asks why she isn't facing Bayley in the ring right now. Bayley takes this as a challenge, and accepts it. This starts a match.



Bayley beats Nikki Cross.



We hear from Ali, who says that while everyone is chasing the WWE Championship for money and fame, he is chasing it for change, for when he becomes WWE Champion, he will change people's minds and prove that anybody can succeed.



Kayla Braxton hosts a face-to-face meeting between Kofi Kingston and Samoa Joe in the ring. Kofi shows up first, followed by Joe. Joe tells Kayla to leave the ring so he and Kofi can discuss some "sensitive subjects." After Kayla leaves, Joe calls this an act of generosity and benevolence, something that he says Kofi is used to. Joe says he knows a hustler when he sees one and recognizes that he hustles with charisma, then says Kofi uses the people and is no better than he is and that he won't be surprised when Xavier Woods is his hype man and Big E is his butler. Kofi tells Joe that he did not need Woods or Big E to beat Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler, and that he will beat Joe all by himself. He then says he almost feels bad for Samoa Joe, and asks where the Joe that took on all challengers now that Joe is hiding around and taking people out from behind. After Kofi tells Joe that he is too big to be playing hide and seek, Joe praises Kofi for always being ready with an answer before accusing him of using his family to push T-shirt sales. Kofi says Joe is jealous before calling him "Jealous Joe" - which the fans chant - and says Joe is jealous he will never have a WrestleMania moment to share with his kids. Joe says it doesn't matter how much truth he tells about people, as people live in their willful ignorance, and proposes that Kofi shake his hand in recognition that for the next two weeks, he has recognized that he will become the WWE Champion. He then states that all offers have two sides, and says that if he shakes his hands, he will guarantee the safety of everyone he holds dear up until Extreme Rules. Kofi is reluctant, and Joe gives him five seconds to shake his hands before he slaps him around. Instead of shaking his hand, Kofi flips him off before hitting Joe with Trouble In Paradise.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Otis says tonight is their big chance, and Tucker says that while Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens have eighteen titles between each other, they are not a team like they are. The way they see it, Ziggler and Owens will implode, and they will go on to Extreme Rules.



We see video footage from earlier today from Bobby Lashley's Twitter account. Lashley says Braun Strowman got what he deserved for ramming him into an unsafe area and nearly killing him, saying it is not wrestling. He says Braun did not care, and while he is banged up, Braun got the worst of it. The next time he sees "that son of a bitch," he will send him to the morgue instead of the hospital.



Andrade beats Apollo Crews following the interference from Zelina Vega behind the referee's back.



Backstage, Kevin Owens tells Dolph Ziggler to stay on the apron and let him do the work, but Ziggler says he should be the one doing all the work. Owens admits that Shane McMahon may have a point and that they may not have done much since they both returned, but they've done good on their own and they may be better as a unit. Dolph proposes they be professional tonight and just go out there and win. Owens agrees, and both men shake hands.

Carmella wishes Ember Moon luck backstage as Ember Moon makes her way to the ring.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that there was nobody at the door after the knock, and says that they are fighting on both a physical and spiritual level to the point that he cares less about their reveal and more about their arrival at Extreme Rules. He says he and his mystery adversary will fight through seven layers of Hell, and if they fight in purgatory, so be it. Aleister says he finds himself invigorated, for if his opponent was man enough to knock on his door and reveal themselves at Extreme Rules, they will pick a fight with him.



Ember Moon beats Mandy Rose.



Shelton Benjamin moves his eyes across the room after being asked who will win the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules, then smiles and leaves.



"The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler to advance to the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at Extreme Rules after Ziggler inadvertently superkicks Owens. During the match, both the team of "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) go at it after arguing with each other on commentary, and Rowan breaks down The New Day's orange commentary table and knocks off all the pancakes before putting Woods through it. After the match, Owens hits Ziggler with the Stunner.



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

Monday, July 2, 2018

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 2, 2018

Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman Reigns says they are talented and that they have a bright future, but he feels ashamed to have lost to The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). He blames the loss on "the worst tag team partner of all time," Bobby Lashley. Instead of a tag team rematch, he wants to fight Lashley, and if he can't have him at Extreme Rules, he wants him tonight. He says that Lashley is an egomaniac and that Lashley was not nor will ever be the guy, because he is the guy around here. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up, and Dolph says Roman has to make everything about him, walks around like he owns the place and declare everything has to go through him. Drew mentions Roman making the save for Seth Rollins last week, then Dolph says he and Drew are out here to go through him for sticking his nose in their business. Drew says it is only fair to return the favor. This leads to a 2-on-1 brawl between both sides, and Roman is easily outnumbered. Suddenly, Seth Rollins runs to the ring and evens the numbers game. Seth sends Drew out of the ring, and Drew has to drag Dolph out of harm's way.



Backstage, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns meet with General Manager Kurt Angle. Angle says he will schedule the match for next week, but Roman wants it tonight. Angle tells Roman he has the tag match with The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), then changes his mind and tells them they have their match tonight.

Before the next match, Curtis Axel parodies Matt Hardy as he talks about last week's match. Bo Dallas tells Matt Hardy that he must face them both at the same time. Bo and Curtis then sing "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."

Curtis Axel beats Matt Hardy following the distraction by Bo Dallas.



In the locker room, Seth Rollins - who reveals that he has a 30-minute Iron Man Match against Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules and Roman Reigns are met by Bobby Lashley. Seth leaves, then Lashley says Roman has brass balls to call him an egomaniac. Lashley tells Roman he is not Superman and that he is a heat magnet and a trouble starter. He says nobody likes Roman aside from Seth, and that he does not like him either. As much as he would like to face him at Extreme Rules, he wants to win tonight. Roman tells Lashley that he will start, finish and win the match and to stand on the apron and watch. Lashley tells Roman they had better win or else he will be held responsible. When Roman asks if this is a threat, Lashley tells him it is.

We see footage from earlier today of Bayley's first counseling session. Sasha Banks shows up, then she and Bayley argue. All of a sudden, Dr. Shelby shows up and asks them to follow him into "the friend zone." In "The Friend Zone," Dr. Shelby goes over the seven tenets of friendship: love, helping, joy, sharing, time, honesty and respect.



The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews).



Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns meet backstage again before their match.

We see live footage of Kevin Owens parking his car. When the valet says he cannot park there and asks for his keys, Kevin refuses before he enters the building.

The 30-minute Iron Man Match between Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship is official for Extreme Rules.

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre ends when The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) rush in and attack Roman and Seth on the outside. As The Revival attack Roman, Dolph and Drew hit Seth with a Zig Zag-Claymore combo to lay out Seth. The Revival then get in the ring and hit Roman with the Shatter Machine.



Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with General Manager Kurt Angle concerning Braun Strowman. Angle puts Owens in a match against Strowman tonight, which Owens does not want.

We see more footage of Bayley and Sasha Banks' counseling session with Dr. Shelby from earlier today.

Constable Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin says he is here to help everyone get to their full potential, and says that if authority does their job, they're just trying to make you a better person. He says Commissioner Stephanie McMahon made him Constable to help Angle be a better General Manager and help everyone in the locker room be better wrestlers. He then mentions what happened between him and Finn Balor in their match last week, and insists that he was just trying to help. He calls Finn Balor's behavior "inappropriate and unprofessional," and calls Finn Balor out, demanding an apology. Finn Balor shows up. Corbin thanks Finn for coming out, and asks him to come into the ring, apologize, admit he was wrong and promise he will never do what he did last week again. Corbin apologizes to Finn first to prove he is not singling him out. Finn makes a joke about Corbin's vest, and Corbin gives him another chance to apologize. Finn says Corbin deserves an apology...to whoever gave him his haircut. Corbin tells Finn he is just trying to help, as is it hard for guys like Finn as they are not guys like him. He says Stephanie picked him as Constable of Raw for a reason, and demands that Finn apologize. Finn says he is sorry...that Corbin lost a chance at respect after becoming Stephanie's stooge. Corbin responds by punching Finn, but Finn replies with a Sling Blade and drop kicking Corbin the apron. Corbin retreats.



Backstage, Elias is met by Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. When asked if he is performing, he says he is not performing for the fans, but for them, he has something in mind. As he plays, Liv and Logan trash a few things backstage.

Ember Moon beats Liv Morgan.



We see even more footage from earlier today of Bayley and Sasha Banks' counseling session with Dr. Shelby. Dr. Shelby plays a game of "Honesty Theatre," where Sasha and Bayley try to be in each others' shoes. Sasha portrays Bayley as childish, while Bayley mocks Sasha calling herself a boss and calls her a backstabber. Bayley and Sasha then argue, and Dr. Shelby finally screams "Enough!"



Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) by disqualification after The Revival continuously attack Roman - who refuses to tag in Lashley, who takes matters into his own hands in an attempt to get Roman to tag him in - on the ground. After the match, Lashley heads to the back while The Revival continue to attack Roman.



Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Kevin Owens, who tells him to fix the chaos going on on his show while asking for his match against Braun Strowman to be cancelled. Owens tries to do favors for Angle, who says that there is no way that Owens is getting out of this match. Angle tells Owens he doesn't deserve Shania Twain tickets.

We get a special look at Ant-man and the Wasp, which premieres in theaters this Friday.

Backstage, Roman Reigns meets with General Manager Kurt Angle, who tells him that Bobby Lashley was looking for a match with him at Extreme Rules and that the match is set. Roman tells Angle to find a replacement, because he will lay Lashley out next time he sees him.



Before the next match, Mojo Rawley asks No Way Jose if he made himself perfectly clear, and says he paid a steep price and sacrificed everything to get in the ring while No Way Jose just dances. Mojo feels he should not give Jose a rematch just because he dances, then throws the microphone at him. He ducks a punch, then lays Jose out before grabbing a mber of Mojo's conga line and attacking him. Jose goes after Mojo outside of the ring, but Mojo sends Jose back-first into the ring apron.



We see footage from earlier today of Renee Young interviewing "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey for WWE.com. Ronda is excited for the Raw Women's Championship match at Extreme Rules, and while she is suspended, she will be sitting front row as a fan.

Before the next match, Nia Jax tells Alexa Bliss that two months ago, when she beat her for the Raw Women's Championship, she hopes she was finished with her, but she was wrong. She also thought Alexa Bliss would be behind her forever after Backlash, but she was wrong again. After one Money In The Bank contract cash-in, they are back where they started. Nia Jax says this needs to end, and at Extreme Rules, it will. She announces that their match for the Raw Women's Championship will be an Extreme Rules Match as per General Manager Kurt Angle. As for tonight, if Mickie James wants to bring Alexa Bliss with her, then she has back-up of her own in the form of Natalya.



Nia Jax beats Mickie James after Natalya foils Alexa Bliss' distraction attempt from the ring apron.



Backstage, Kevin Owens tries to meditate, but it is not working. When he asks what Jinder Mahal, Jinder tells Owens he must breathe in and...shanti. Suddenly, Charly Caruso interviews Owens, who insists that he is not shaken up by Braun Strowman and that he is thrilled the match is still on before saying that he is not terrified of Strowman after facing him before. Tonight, he plans to get in the ring and show how one destroys a monster.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley, Lashley says that it was enjoyable watching Roman get what he was asking for tonight and that he cannot wait for Extreme Rules. Lashley says Roman only made a name for himself while he was gone, and that Roman's yard would be a concrete patch in a trailer park if he was still here all this time.

Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens runs to the back. He tries to get in his car, but cannot, and he hides in a port-a-potty. Owens cannot get in his car, so he hides in a port-a-potty. Braun Strowman starts looking for him, but when he passed by the port-a-potty again, he smells something. Owens is using the toilet. Strowman asks if anyone is in there with a lady's voice. Owens answers. Strowman takes a nearby roll of duct tape and wraps tape around the port-a-potty, then grabs the ropes underneath and drags the port-a-potty towards the ring. After dragging the port-a-potty up a ramp and nearly tipping it, Strowman lugs the port-a-potty by the ropes to the stage. Strowman then runs towards the port-a-potty and topples it off the stage with his bare hands. Owens has to be helped out of the port-a-potty. When he comes out, he is in pain and covered in a blue liquid.



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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Slammiversary XV - The Results

Representatives from Impact Wrestling, AAA and Pro Wrestling Noah are seen and introduced before the next match.

The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retains the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships and Global Force Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Garza Jr. and Laredo Kid, Drago and El Hijo del Fantasma, and the team of Naomichi Marufuji and Taiji Ishimori. After the match, Konnan says that LAX will soon introduce a new member, and the revolution will become complete.

Jeremy Borash and Joseph Park talk backstage. Park says that Josh Mathews and Scott Steiner did not read the fine print, and tells JB that their match is a no-disqualification match. JB asks Joseph Park if he is crazy and wants to see him get murdered, but Joseph Park reminds him of his advice: "Don't be afraid to rely on old friends."

We see footage from earlier tonight where DeAngelo Williams is interviewed. He's nervous, but he's not going to let Eli Drake and Chris Adonis push Moose around. Moose says he has a few tricks up his sleeve, and that the whole world will find out what they are when he pulls them out.

DeAngelo Williams and Moose beat Eli Drake and Chris Adonis after DeAngelo nearly splashes Chris Adonis through a table. After the match, Moose beats up Adonis and Eli Drake when they try to attack him from behind, and he and DeAngelo Williams put Eli Drake through the table.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Ethan Carter III, who says that he sees a lack of real men in Impact, and says he and Storm are real men, especially after he whipped Storm with a leather strap 31 times. Tonight, EC3 says that Storm will be leaving Slammiversary a broken man.

Ethan Carter III beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in a Strap Match after Storm collapses from the effects of being dragged into the ring post earlier in the match and EC3 finishes Storm off with a piledriver. Medical staff have to tend to Storm after the match.

Dutch Mantell and Karen Jarrett are wondering where Bruce Prichard is, as he has not arrived at the building at all.

"The Cowboy" James Storm is able to get to his feet with help from medical staff.

In a match that goes outside of the arena and involves Shark Boy biting Josh Mathews in a public pool and Father James Mitchell giving Abyss' mark to Joseph Park, Jeremy Borash and Joseph Park beat Josh Mathews and Scott Steiner after Shark Boy gets back in the ring to buy JB some time and Father James Mitchell returns with Abyss - who strikes from behind - and hands the bag of thumbtacks to Abyss. Josh Mathews is Black Hole Slammed into the thumbtacks, and JB hits the top rope splash for the win.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Alberto El Patron, who says tonight is the biggest night of his life. He says that his father and all of Mexico is in his corner, and he will kick his trasero in 20 different ways. His father is Dos Caras, and he has kicked traseros all over the world for years. Tonight, El Patron says that he will do the same to Lashley.

Eddie and Alisha Edwards beat Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards in a no-disqualification tag team match.

Sonjay Dutt retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Low Ki two falls to one in a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match.

Despite Allie chasing Laurel Van Ness out of the ring with a kendo stick, Sienna beats Rosemary to unify the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship and the Global Force Wrestling Women's Championship after Sienna stops Rosemary's mist with her hand and puts her hand in Rosemary's eyes to burn them before making Rosemary tap out to a guillotine choke.

Jeremy Borash introduces Jeff Jarrett before the next match. Jarrett says that over 15 years ago, he had a dream, and it soon became a reality that became very, very special. He cannot be more thankful, as he and his family are here and have been in the business for 70 years. Jarrett thanks the fans as well as anyone who has bought tickets or merchandise for Impact, and tells Lashley and Alberto El Patron to bring their A game, as they have a heck of a night to follow.

Before the next match, Lashley shows up with members of America's Top Team (which also includes King Mo), while Alberto El Patron shows up with his father Dos Caras and his brother El Hijo del Dos Caras.

Alberto El Patron beats Lashley to unify the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight and GFW Global Championships. After the match, El Patron is congratulated by members of Impact Wrestling staff as well as members of the roster.

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for July 2, 2016

For Episode #250, Ring of Honor looks back at the best matches of 2016 so far. Matches include:

Bobby Fish vs. Tomohiro Ishii for the ROH World Television Championship (Global Wars; May 8, 2016)

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin (14th Anniversary Show; February 26, 2016)

Dalton Castle vs. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a Fight Without Honor (April 13, 2016)

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) vs. The Kingdom (Michael Bennett and Adam Cole) in a Philly Street Fight (January 20, 2016)

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 2, 2016

All results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

Fandango says that everyone is here to see Breezango (Fandango and Tyler Breeze). Tyler Breeze says it's time to pull our your cellphones, because it's time for thirty seconds of thrills.

The Golden Truth (R-Truth and Goldust) beat Breezango (Fandango and Tyler Breeze).

The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) are in the ring, calling Miami "a poor man's Puerto Rico" and "a second-rate imitation."

The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) beat Jack Swagger and Zack Ryder.

Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 2, 2015

Seth Rollins shows up with J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury). Rollins brags about the gifts from earlier this week, then says it's time to focus on Brock Lesnar. As he talks about how he brought down Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar as of recently, he announces that Kane has made two matches for tonight before heading to Tokyo to oversee this weekend's event over there: Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt, and himself vs. Roman Reigns, assuming Roman Reigns can even make it tonight after the recent beating he gave him. Dean Ambrose shows up, turns around, and comes back with a kendo stick in his hands. Rollins and J&J Security are forced to flee when Ambrose goes in swinging. Seth Rollins thinks Ambrose is ready for his fight with Bray Wyatt tonight...so he makes the match happen next.

Bray Wyatt beats Dean Ambrose.



R-Truth beats Adam Rose.



"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry says that Ryback disrespected him, and that he's bitten off more than he can chew. He has plans to put Ryback in the Hall of Pain.

Ryback beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.



Seth Rollins and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) keep waiting for Roman Reigns.

Brie Bella beats Naomi after Alicia Fox trips Naomi from outside the ring.



Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. He says that Roman Reigns isn't the man he says that he is, and that everyone he cares about makes him weak.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).



Rusev and Summer Rae show up. Summer makes a fake apology to Lana for her actions on Raw, saying that Lana's loss is her gain. Rusev says that Summer Rae is a woman who speaks when the time is right and knows her place, and that he doesn't need Lana anymore. As for Dolph Ziggler, Rusev tells him he will no longer tolerate his threats and that he will crush him when he sees him.



Roman Reigns shows up for his match before the count of ten.

Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns ends with interference from J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble). After the match, Rollins and J&J Security attack Reigns, but Dean Ambrose comes in to make the save. Rollins and J&J Security almost get away, but Ambrose gets his hands on Joey Mercury and makes him pay with the kendo stick, as Rollins and Noble can do nothing but watch from the WWE Universe, to end the show.



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