We see footage of Sirena Linton at her first NXT live event loop. Sirena is more confident in her ability and excited for the future after taking part in it and hearing the crowd react.
Matt Bloom delegates the match for this week. Kevin Owens gets PJ Vasa vs. Sirena Linton, with Sirena being the face in the match. Bubba Ray Dudley gets Braxton Cole and Jaime Garcia, and Matt Bloom wants more out of Braxton's book gimmick. Booker T gets Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield vs. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Matt Bloom wants Elijah to work with an established tag team in NXT.
PJ Vasa feels that Sirena Linton could be a big star one day, and Sirena feels that PJ is "a phenomenal performer" and that she needs to match her energy. Kevin Owens meets with the both of them and gives them ideas for the match.
Sirena Linton beats PJ Vasa. During the match, Kevin Owens approves of the execution, but does not see a lot of emotion.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Braxton Cole and Jaime Garcia. Bubba comes up with the scenario where the babyface sees the book coming and the heel gets frustrated, as well as a cutoff spot. Jaime Garcia comes up with the scenario for seeing the book coming.
Before the next match, Braxton Cole cuts a promo. Braxton introduces himself as "the Ph.D. of WWE" before reading a passage from "Privilege Without Apologies" by Wendell Kendington. It is not long before he is interrupted by Jaime Garcia's entrance.
Jaime Garcia beats Braxton Cole. During the match, Braxton Cole tries to use the book as a weapon, but Jaime Garcia dropkicks him and knocks the book out of his hands - and out of its slipcover - to get the win. After the match, Bubba Ray Dudley wants Braxton to work on his arrogance as well as his ability to show frustration. He also does not want Jaime Garcia to get nervous in case he does not hear a reaction.
Booker T meets with Apollo Crews, Elijah Holyfield, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. The aim of their match is to introduce Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield as a tag team and getting Elijah over in the match. Elijah notes how quickly he has gone from learning how to forward roll from Hank and Tank in the tryouts to being in a match with them. Booker T introduces Hank Walker and Elijah Holyfield to the process of "getting light" by lifting his right toe from the mat to the air while being picked up for a scoop slam.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield after Holyfield knocks out Hank, but not Tank, who is the legal man for his team. After the match, Elijah and Apollo are congratulated by Booker T, who says that Elijah was able to perform and "pass the test," as is Hank and Tank. Hank and Tank approve of Elijah's performance.
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Sunday, July 5, 2026
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for July 5, 2026
Backstage, Mike Wexler interviews Che Cabrera. Cabrera says he was supposed to wrestle Bad Dude Tito, but the card is subject to change, and he is still ready to wrestle. That challenge is answered by "The Conscience" Christian Rosenberg and "The Anomaly" Alex Ace, as Rosenberg states that Alex Ace is hungry and that they have not forgotten about Jordan Cruz and the UWN World Championship. Rosenberg says that Cabrera asked for a fight and that Alex Ace will not disappoint, for it is in Cabrera's destiny.
The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) head to the ring to start this week's show. Daniels sits in a director's chair as he addresses the elephant in the room, and states that as of today, he is the longest reigning UWN Television Champion of all time. Daniels says he did it all by himself, but even Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire are not buying it, and Daniel says that Saturn and Desire were nothing until he put them under his wing before claiming that they have proven themselves useless to him. Saturn snatches the microphone from Daniels' hands and says he and Desire have helped him time and time again and have sacrificed everything for him, and that Daniels would not have the longest Television Championship reign - or have won the title to begin wth - without them. Saturn says that he and Desire are stars and do not have to walk around with "a stupid-ass star jacket" to prove it. Daniels looks away from Saturn, which Saturn acknowledges as the crowd chants "stupid jacket" and Saturn tells Daniels that he is done and that The Evanourage is done. Saturn takes his Evantourage shirt off and gets in Daniels' face, and when Desire tries to play peacemaker, Daniels shoves him down. Desire takes his Evantourage shirt off, says "Screw you!" to Daniels, then he and Saturn leave. Daniels does not care, then says that the UWN Television Championship is on the line next month against Ray Jaz at Sunday Night Slam, and he will prove that Ray Jaz is nothing compared to him.
"The Anomaly" Alex Ace vs. Che Cabrera ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jordan Cruz shows up with a metal folding chair and hits Alex Ace in the legs with it behind the referee's back and manages to get away in time. When "The Conscience" Christian Rosenberg checks on Alex Ace, the referee finds out what has happened and throws the match out despite Jordan Cruz playing dumb.
Rob McKnight beats Vinny Pacifico in a Skid Row Street Fight.
Backstage, we hear from Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien. Jordan Castle mentions the Jordan Castle Invitational and how Mathias was put out of his misery for good. He then says "Poppin'" EJ Styles was not invited and spoiled the fun, yet instead of being mad at Sparks, he is disappointed at himself after he showed him mercy last year when Maximilien beat him for the UWN Heritage Championship and ruined his glory in return. Jordan Castle then says Maximilien will not be as nice next time, for last time, Maximilen took the Heritage Championship; next time, he will take Sparks' career.
Willie Mack vs. Jordan Cruz for the UWN World Championship from June's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) head to the ring to start this week's show. Daniels sits in a director's chair as he addresses the elephant in the room, and states that as of today, he is the longest reigning UWN Television Champion of all time. Daniels says he did it all by himself, but even Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire are not buying it, and Daniel says that Saturn and Desire were nothing until he put them under his wing before claiming that they have proven themselves useless to him. Saturn snatches the microphone from Daniels' hands and says he and Desire have helped him time and time again and have sacrificed everything for him, and that Daniels would not have the longest Television Championship reign - or have won the title to begin wth - without them. Saturn says that he and Desire are stars and do not have to walk around with "a stupid-ass star jacket" to prove it. Daniels looks away from Saturn, which Saturn acknowledges as the crowd chants "stupid jacket" and Saturn tells Daniels that he is done and that The Evanourage is done. Saturn takes his Evantourage shirt off and gets in Daniels' face, and when Desire tries to play peacemaker, Daniels shoves him down. Desire takes his Evantourage shirt off, says "Screw you!" to Daniels, then he and Saturn leave. Daniels does not care, then says that the UWN Television Championship is on the line next month against Ray Jaz at Sunday Night Slam, and he will prove that Ray Jaz is nothing compared to him.
"The Anomaly" Alex Ace vs. Che Cabrera ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jordan Cruz shows up with a metal folding chair and hits Alex Ace in the legs with it behind the referee's back and manages to get away in time. When "The Conscience" Christian Rosenberg checks on Alex Ace, the referee finds out what has happened and throws the match out despite Jordan Cruz playing dumb.
Rob McKnight beats Vinny Pacifico in a Skid Row Street Fight.
Backstage, we hear from Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien. Jordan Castle mentions the Jordan Castle Invitational and how Mathias was put out of his misery for good. He then says "Poppin'" EJ Styles was not invited and spoiled the fun, yet instead of being mad at Sparks, he is disappointed at himself after he showed him mercy last year when Maximilien beat him for the UWN Heritage Championship and ruined his glory in return. Jordan Castle then says Maximilien will not be as nice next time, for last time, Maximilen took the Heritage Championship; next time, he will take Sparks' career.
Willie Mack vs. Jordan Cruz for the UWN World Championship from June's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Collision 100 - Collision recap for July 5, 2025
Adam Cole heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Adam Cole thanks the AEW fans for being the best he has ever been in front of, and says that AEW is built on the future and he is excited for the future. He says that the TNT Championship is going nowhere, and that he is proud of where Collision has been and is going. After Adam Cole says that he will keep the TNT Championship throughout 2025, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up and congratulates Cole before stating that the next 100 episodes belong to him. Fletcher mentions the last time they squared off and says that Cole ruined his night just to stroke his ego, then says he has changed since then and that he wants nothing more than for Cole to feel how he did two years ago. Fletcher then challenges Cole for the TNT Championship at All In Texas, saying there is no one more deserving of that shot, then Daniel Garcia shows up. Daniel Garcia says that his name is part of AEW's future, and while he and Fletcher have a match, he is still looking forward to reclaiming the TNT Championship. Cole tells Garcia that he has a shot at the title any time, any place, but he has beaten him before and he will beat him again. As for Fletcher, he had his number then and he has his number now. Cole then says he is a fighting champion and he will face the both of them at All In Texas, but as Fletcher says he deserves to be TNT Champion, Garcia wants to earn his shot. He proposes that the winner between him and Fletcher face Adam Cole for the TNT Championship, to which Cole agrees.
We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In Texas.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats Shelton Benjamin and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in a Triple Threat Match.
In backstage footage from Dynamite 300, Claudio Castagnoli warns The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) that he is tired of them sticking their noses in The Death Riders' (Jon Moxley, Claudio, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) business, and if they want to be heroes, he will give them a chance to prove they are heroes. He says that the World Trios Championships are his, as does Wheeler Yuta, who joins him. Claudio then says that they have a score to settle at All In Texas.
Mark Briscoe, Hologram and Mistico beat RPG Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) and Hechicero in a trios match. After the match, MJF and MVP show up on the video screen, and MJF says that he will beat Mark Briscoe within an inch of his life before telling Mistico he has no chance of winning the Men's Casino Gauntlet. MVP tells Briscoe he is out of his league, and calls Mistico a loser.
We see The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Swerve Strickland and Harley Cameron at a NASCAR event.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He thinks that everyone doing his chant is now a joke, which leads to him to do a "This crowd sucks" chant that everyone actually goes with. When Max Caster issues his five minute open challenge, the challenge is answered by Scorpio Sky, who has not been seen in AEW for some time. After a video package of Scorpio Sky training, Scorpio Sky shows up with Christopher Daniels and Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey).
Scorpio Sky beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute open challenge on 53 seconds.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Ricochet, who keeps what he talked about with Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) under wraps before stating that actions speak louder than words. He then has the cameraman follow him, and Gates of Agony have Blake Christian and Lee Johnson laid out, with Ricochet saying they will have to earn his respect.
Willow Nightingale beats Vipress. During the match, Kris Statlander watches from backstage only to be annoyed by Wheeler Yuta.
In backstage footage from Dynamite 300, Renee Paquette interviews Anthony Bowens, who is approached by Billy Gunn. Billy helps Bowens up, then tells him that they are hitting bumps in the road and that they need to figure them out together. Bowens wants results as a singles competitor now despite Billy telling him it will take time, but Billy tells Bowens to trust him.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after Stokely Hathaway stops Truth Magnum from making the save, which is revealed after the match is over.
Megan Bayne, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Julia Hart and Athena beat Tay Jay (Anna Jay and Tay Melo), Queen Aminata and Tay Melo in an eight-woman tag match.
We hear from Alex Windsor, who says that she is here to put championship gold around her waist.
Adam Cole and Don Callis guest on commentary for the next match. It is also announced that Collision will air on Thursday next week.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Daniel Garcia to face Adam Cole for the TNT Championship at All In Texas despite Adam Cole willing Daniel Garcia back into the ring following a powerbomb into the ring apron.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In Texas.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats Shelton Benjamin and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in a Triple Threat Match.
In backstage footage from Dynamite 300, Claudio Castagnoli warns The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) that he is tired of them sticking their noses in The Death Riders' (Jon Moxley, Claudio, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) business, and if they want to be heroes, he will give them a chance to prove they are heroes. He says that the World Trios Championships are his, as does Wheeler Yuta, who joins him. Claudio then says that they have a score to settle at All In Texas.
Mark Briscoe, Hologram and Mistico beat RPG Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) and Hechicero in a trios match. After the match, MJF and MVP show up on the video screen, and MJF says that he will beat Mark Briscoe within an inch of his life before telling Mistico he has no chance of winning the Men's Casino Gauntlet. MVP tells Briscoe he is out of his league, and calls Mistico a loser.
We see The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Swerve Strickland and Harley Cameron at a NASCAR event.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He thinks that everyone doing his chant is now a joke, which leads to him to do a "This crowd sucks" chant that everyone actually goes with. When Max Caster issues his five minute open challenge, the challenge is answered by Scorpio Sky, who has not been seen in AEW for some time. After a video package of Scorpio Sky training, Scorpio Sky shows up with Christopher Daniels and Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey).
Scorpio Sky beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute open challenge on 53 seconds.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Ricochet, who keeps what he talked about with Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) under wraps before stating that actions speak louder than words. He then has the cameraman follow him, and Gates of Agony have Blake Christian and Lee Johnson laid out, with Ricochet saying they will have to earn his respect.
Willow Nightingale beats Vipress. During the match, Kris Statlander watches from backstage only to be annoyed by Wheeler Yuta.
In backstage footage from Dynamite 300, Renee Paquette interviews Anthony Bowens, who is approached by Billy Gunn. Billy helps Bowens up, then tells him that they are hitting bumps in the road and that they need to figure them out together. Bowens wants results as a singles competitor now despite Billy telling him it will take time, but Billy tells Bowens to trust him.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after Stokely Hathaway stops Truth Magnum from making the save, which is revealed after the match is over.
Megan Bayne, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Julia Hart and Athena beat Tay Jay (Anna Jay and Tay Melo), Queen Aminata and Tay Melo in an eight-woman tag match.
We hear from Alex Windsor, who says that she is here to put championship gold around her waist.
Adam Cole and Don Callis guest on commentary for the next match. It is also announced that Collision will air on Thursday next week.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Daniel Garcia to face Adam Cole for the TNT Championship at All In Texas despite Adam Cole willing Daniel Garcia back into the ring following a powerbomb into the ring apron.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 5, 2025
Jon Roser from Grind City Media guests on commentary for this week.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. He mentions Marko "Hangtime' Harris interfering in his match with Scorpio Sky and calls him out.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington.
Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders introduces Jazz to the WrestleCenter. Jazz says she has heard good things about Sanders and hopes he wins the Junior Heritage title.
Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
It is announced that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be out for eight to twelve weeks.
It is announced that Coach Pillar will be teaming up with Rikishi to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital at Tupelo Supershow.
BLJ shows up to host the Lenny's Subs hot dog eating contest. Buddy Jones, Regan and Big John Dalton are the competitors, and K-Toomer and Coach Pillar are the judges. All of a sudden, The Hollywood Clique shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock has Jay Smooth take out the man in the hot dog costume with a chair. Blaylock calls the event an embarrassment, then calls Big John Dalton and K-Toomer "fat asses." This leads to a brawl, where one member of Secret Service gets his nose bloodied by K-Toomer. Jay Smooth hits K-Toomer with a chair to no effect, and he gets his back absolutely wrecked by K-Toomer as a result. K-Toomer grabs Blaylock at first, then puts Ray Collins through a table with a powerbomb while Big John Dalton puts Blaylock in a full nelson. K-Toomer then whispers in Blaylock's ear before putting a Twinkie in Blaylock's mouth. Blaylock flees in fear afterwards.
Mike Anthony is working out outside of the WrestleCenter when he is met by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Hangtime challenges Mike Anthony for the Internet Championship, and Mike Anthony says the door is always open.
Gio Savage beats Suckerboy.
Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett interviews The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) for Vybe Check. They both run off at full blast after Sevyn Cruz gets his face licked.
Jazz is revealed to be in CJ Blaine's corner for the next match.
CJ Blaine beats CJ Money in a grudge match after Jazz punches out Mama Money in the ring for tripping CJ Blaine on the outside. After the match, Jazz hands CJ Blaine a leather belt, which Blaine uses to hit CJ Money in the back a few times to end the show.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. He mentions Marko "Hangtime' Harris interfering in his match with Scorpio Sky and calls him out.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington.
Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders introduces Jazz to the WrestleCenter. Jazz says she has heard good things about Sanders and hopes he wins the Junior Heritage title.
Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
It is announced that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be out for eight to twelve weeks.
It is announced that Coach Pillar will be teaming up with Rikishi to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital at Tupelo Supershow.
BLJ shows up to host the Lenny's Subs hot dog eating contest. Buddy Jones, Regan and Big John Dalton are the competitors, and K-Toomer and Coach Pillar are the judges. All of a sudden, The Hollywood Clique shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock has Jay Smooth take out the man in the hot dog costume with a chair. Blaylock calls the event an embarrassment, then calls Big John Dalton and K-Toomer "fat asses." This leads to a brawl, where one member of Secret Service gets his nose bloodied by K-Toomer. Jay Smooth hits K-Toomer with a chair to no effect, and he gets his back absolutely wrecked by K-Toomer as a result. K-Toomer grabs Blaylock at first, then puts Ray Collins through a table with a powerbomb while Big John Dalton puts Blaylock in a full nelson. K-Toomer then whispers in Blaylock's ear before putting a Twinkie in Blaylock's mouth. Blaylock flees in fear afterwards.
Mike Anthony is working out outside of the WrestleCenter when he is met by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Hangtime challenges Mike Anthony for the Internet Championship, and Mike Anthony says the door is always open.
Gio Savage beats Suckerboy.
Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett interviews The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) for Vybe Check. They both run off at full blast after Sevyn Cruz gets his face licked.
Jazz is revealed to be in CJ Blaine's corner for the next match.
CJ Blaine beats CJ Money in a grudge match after Jazz punches out Mama Money in the ring for tripping CJ Blaine on the outside. After the match, Jazz hands CJ Blaine a leather belt, which Blaine uses to hit CJ Money in the back a few times to end the show.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Beach Break - Rampage recap for July 5, 2024
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Rush beats Komander. After the match, Rush throws Komander to Don Callis, then walks away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett). Matt Taven makes fun of Tomohiro Ishii and "The Conglomeration" (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) and says they have Kyle O'Reilly bamboozled. Mike Bennett spits on the group, and Roderick Strong says that he had no issues until last week, then brings up Tomohiro Ishii beating him for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship and that he will not forgive him until he puts him down. As for Kyle O'Reilly, he says that O'Reilly is better with him.
The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
In footage from earlier this week, Don Callis talks with Rush, knowing that Rush will do whatever it takes to be the best and wanting to know what happens when his hate and intellect meets Rush's aggression. Both men shake hands.
Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) guests on commentary for the next match.
Kyle O'Reilly quickly beats GPA with the cross arm breaker. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) wants to celebrate with Kyle O'Reilly, but O'Reilly wants none of it.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that the things "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho has done makes him wonder how much faith Jericho has in his fellow man. He says that he will break and bleed him next week and torture him all over the building, and afterwards, he asks who will stop him and pull him off of Jericho. Joe says he has faith that he will massacre Jericho, and asks if Jericho has enough faith in anybody to hope that they stop him.
We see a video package for Trish Adora vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm on Collision.
Mariah May beats Hikaru Shida after countering the Katana with a roll-up to advance to the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Rush beats Komander. After the match, Rush throws Komander to Don Callis, then walks away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett). Matt Taven makes fun of Tomohiro Ishii and "The Conglomeration" (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) and says they have Kyle O'Reilly bamboozled. Mike Bennett spits on the group, and Roderick Strong says that he had no issues until last week, then brings up Tomohiro Ishii beating him for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship and that he will not forgive him until he puts him down. As for Kyle O'Reilly, he says that O'Reilly is better with him.
The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
In footage from earlier this week, Don Callis talks with Rush, knowing that Rush will do whatever it takes to be the best and wanting to know what happens when his hate and intellect meets Rush's aggression. Both men shake hands.
Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) guests on commentary for the next match.
Kyle O'Reilly quickly beats GPA with the cross arm breaker. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) wants to celebrate with Kyle O'Reilly, but O'Reilly wants none of it.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that the things "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho has done makes him wonder how much faith Jericho has in his fellow man. He says that he will break and bleed him next week and torture him all over the building, and afterwards, he asks who will stop him and pull him off of Jericho. Joe says he has faith that he will massacre Jericho, and asks if Jericho has enough faith in anybody to hope that they stop him.
We see a video package for Trish Adora vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm on Collision.
Mariah May beats Hikaru Shida after countering the Katana with a roll-up to advance to the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 5, 2024
Pete Dunne beats Akira Tozawa.
The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Dragon Lee) beats The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed).
The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Dragon Lee) beats The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed).
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for July 5, 2024
Bhupinder Gujjar beats Shogun.
We look back at Jeff Hardy vs. "Broken" Matt Hardy in Full Metal Mayhem at Slammiversary 2016.
Gia Miller interviews Judas Icarus for Around The Ring. Icarus talks about his social work in the Vancouver, British Columbia area that he does outside of the ring, his somewhat confrontational nature, and how he got started in social work.
We look back at Joe Hendry vs. Jake Something in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier from last night's show.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beats Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Wiliams).
We look back at Jeff Hardy vs. "Broken" Matt Hardy in Full Metal Mayhem at Slammiversary 2016.
Gia Miller interviews Judas Icarus for Around The Ring. Icarus talks about his social work in the Vancouver, British Columbia area that he does outside of the ring, his somewhat confrontational nature, and how he got started in social work.
We look back at Joe Hendry vs. Jake Something in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier from last night's show.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beats Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Wiliams).
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for July 5, 2024
Josh Briggs beats Shiloh Hill.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tyra Mae Steele, who has been grinding for this moment for over a year, not counting when she won a gold medal in women's freestyle wrestling in the 68 kg category, which she wears around her neck. She is the first female gold medalist to ever join WWE, but when she steps into the ring with Wren Sinclair, she will not discredit or underestimate her, as she has a couple of years on her in professional wrestling, even though she has a fighting spirit.
Wren Sinclair beats the debuting Tyra Mae Steele, scoring her first win in NXT after reversing a pinfall attempt with one of her own.
Luca Crusifino beats Uriah Connors after Connors knocks the hat off of Tony D'Angelo's head.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tyra Mae Steele, who has been grinding for this moment for over a year, not counting when she won a gold medal in women's freestyle wrestling in the 68 kg category, which she wears around her neck. She is the first female gold medalist to ever join WWE, but when she steps into the ring with Wren Sinclair, she will not discredit or underestimate her, as she has a couple of years on her in professional wrestling, even though she has a fighting spirit.
Wren Sinclair beats the debuting Tyra Mae Steele, scoring her first win in NXT after reversing a pinfall attempt with one of her own.
Luca Crusifino beats Uriah Connors after Connors knocks the hat off of Tony D'Angelo's head.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 5, 2024
"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. As Jey Uso gets the crowd fired up and proclaims that he will become "Mr. Mon-Yeet In The Bank," LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says that the thought of Jey Uso being the odds-on favorite is crazy to him, as he was the odds-on favorite last year, and while he has so much respect for him for what he has done in the past year, he will not show him any respect on Saturday. After LA Knight says the crowd will be saying "Yeah!" instead of "Yeet" on Saturday Night, this leads to a Yeah-Yeet war before Carmelo Hayes shows up. Carmelo says that LA Knight had his head so far up his own ass the last time he saw him, but as he talks about what he and Jey Uso have in common, Chad Gable shows up. Gable says that he has been in his own personal hell for the past three weeks unlike everyone else in the match and that he is still soldiering on despite all that he has been through, then Andrade shows up. Andrade says everyone is talking about dreams when dreams do not win matches, especially Money In The Bank, then Drew McIntyre shows up. Drew says that the violence that he inflicted upon CM Punk will be inflicted upon anyone in the match who gets in his way, then proceeds to make fun of all of his opponents in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After Drew asks Jey Uso how he got across the Canadian border, Drew is attacked from behind by Andrade, and this leads to everyone attacking everyone else. LA Knight and Jey Uso team up to clothesline Drew out of the ring, then stand tall in the ring despite the tension between them.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bayley. Bayley says that the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is the most brutal, but it is also the most rewarding. She says that one must stay sharp and know when to cash in, then Chelsea Green shows up and says Bayley's information is as irrelevant as she is, and that she would not be champ if she had not been ejected from ringside. Chelsea then says that when she wins the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, she will know when she is coming for her. Bayley tells Chelsea to come back when she actually wins a match, and this leads to Bayley being attacked from behind by Piper Niven.
Backstage, Naomi meets with Bayley as Bayley comes out of General Manager Nick Aldis' office from getting a match against Piper Niven. Naomi tells Bayley she has her back.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince).
Backstage, Austin Theory meets with Grayson Waller. Theory and says he has had time to think what Johnny Gargano has to say, but Grayson says that he was not winning titles until they teamed together and that people want to tear them apart. He says that if they are not on the same page, then they need to catch up.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca and Jade. Bianca says the last few months have been rough, but they are getting back to where they started, and they are taking back the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships from The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn). Jade thanks Alba and Isla for keeping their titles warm and says that they are coming back for their titles.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring. He is soon joined by Randy Orton, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says they are done hearing from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu), and Orton says that it will all end with an RKO. Owens says he could talk about the last four years of his life fighting The Bloodline, but he would rather talk about the last four days. Owens talks about how he got a call from his dad that his mother was rushed to the hospital, and he flew back home and has been at her side at the hospital since. He says that the Canadian shows are usually special due to the family getting together, but his parents will not be there due to his mother fighting for her life. He says he would have and should have stayed home tonight and there would have not been a problem, but it would have been a problem for his mother, as ever since he discovered pro wrestling, she and his dad made sure he made his dream come true and made it all the way to WWE, and that she would be pissed if he missed a show because of her. He says that win, lose or draw, he hopes to do what he has been doing for the last four years, which is to beat The Bloodline worse than ever before.
Before the next match, Iyo Sky is seen watching from the front row.
Bayley beats Piper Niven. During the match, Zoey Stark and Lyra Valkyria are seen watching from the crowd, and Tiffany Stratton walks down the ramp to get an up-close look. Near the end of the match, Zoey, Lyra, Tiffany, Iyo Sky, Chelsea Green and Naomi go at it with each other before Bayley hits Piper with the Rose Plant for the win. After the match, Bayley is attacked from behind by Nia Jax. She goes for the A-Nia-Lator on Bayley, but she is attacked from behind with a shinai by "Michin" Mia Yim.
It is announced that Trish Stratus will be the official host for Money In The Bank.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa talks about how they became NXT Tag Team Champions in tonight's venue eight years ago, and Johnny Gargano talks about how he returned two years ago in tonight's venue. Gargano says tonight is not about the past, and Ciampa says it is about catching lightning in a bottle and becoming champions.
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) beat Grayson Waller and Austin Theory with a Garga-No Escape from Gargano to Grayson as Ciampa has Theory in the Silician Stretcher to become the WWE Tag Team Champions!
We hear from Solo Sikoa. He talks about the necklace, which makes him the Tribal Chief. He says he does not want this, but his family needs it, as Roman Reigns was not man enough to defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and The Bloodline's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu) legacy, and that Roman is not the Tribal Chief because he is Tribal Chief now. Solo says he will take back the Undisputed WWE Championship, and if Roman wants his title back, he can come and take it from him. He says that he will take the title from Cody and that Cody will acknowledge him.
Here is the full recap for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Chelsea Green and Piper Niven! "Michin" Mia Yim! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab!
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bayley. Bayley says that the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is the most brutal, but it is also the most rewarding. She says that one must stay sharp and know when to cash in, then Chelsea Green shows up and says Bayley's information is as irrelevant as she is, and that she would not be champ if she had not been ejected from ringside. Chelsea then says that when she wins the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, she will know when she is coming for her. Bayley tells Chelsea to come back when she actually wins a match, and this leads to Bayley being attacked from behind by Piper Niven.
Backstage, Naomi meets with Bayley as Bayley comes out of General Manager Nick Aldis' office from getting a match against Piper Niven. Naomi tells Bayley she has her back.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince).
Backstage, Austin Theory meets with Grayson Waller. Theory and says he has had time to think what Johnny Gargano has to say, but Grayson says that he was not winning titles until they teamed together and that people want to tear them apart. He says that if they are not on the same page, then they need to catch up.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca and Jade. Bianca says the last few months have been rough, but they are getting back to where they started, and they are taking back the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships from The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn). Jade thanks Alba and Isla for keeping their titles warm and says that they are coming back for their titles.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring. He is soon joined by Randy Orton, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says they are done hearing from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu), and Orton says that it will all end with an RKO. Owens says he could talk about the last four years of his life fighting The Bloodline, but he would rather talk about the last four days. Owens talks about how he got a call from his dad that his mother was rushed to the hospital, and he flew back home and has been at her side at the hospital since. He says that the Canadian shows are usually special due to the family getting together, but his parents will not be there due to his mother fighting for her life. He says he would have and should have stayed home tonight and there would have not been a problem, but it would have been a problem for his mother, as ever since he discovered pro wrestling, she and his dad made sure he made his dream come true and made it all the way to WWE, and that she would be pissed if he missed a show because of her. He says that win, lose or draw, he hopes to do what he has been doing for the last four years, which is to beat The Bloodline worse than ever before.
Before the next match, Iyo Sky is seen watching from the front row.
Bayley beats Piper Niven. During the match, Zoey Stark and Lyra Valkyria are seen watching from the crowd, and Tiffany Stratton walks down the ramp to get an up-close look. Near the end of the match, Zoey, Lyra, Tiffany, Iyo Sky, Chelsea Green and Naomi go at it with each other before Bayley hits Piper with the Rose Plant for the win. After the match, Bayley is attacked from behind by Nia Jax. She goes for the A-Nia-Lator on Bayley, but she is attacked from behind with a shinai by "Michin" Mia Yim.
It is announced that Trish Stratus will be the official host for Money In The Bank.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa talks about how they became NXT Tag Team Champions in tonight's venue eight years ago, and Johnny Gargano talks about how he returned two years ago in tonight's venue. Gargano says tonight is not about the past, and Ciampa says it is about catching lightning in a bottle and becoming champions.
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) beat Grayson Waller and Austin Theory with a Garga-No Escape from Gargano to Grayson as Ciampa has Theory in the Silician Stretcher to become the WWE Tag Team Champions!
We hear from Solo Sikoa. He talks about the necklace, which makes him the Tribal Chief. He says he does not want this, but his family needs it, as Roman Reigns was not man enough to defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and The Bloodline's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu) legacy, and that Roman is not the Tribal Chief because he is Tribal Chief now. Solo says he will take back the Undisputed WWE Championship, and if Roman wants his title back, he can come and take it from him. He says that he will take the title from Cody and that Cody will acknowledge him.
Here is the full recap for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Chelsea Green and Piper Niven! "Michin" Mia Yim! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for July 5, 2024
Andrade retains the WWE Speed Championship against Xavier Woods to conclude the fourth tournament. Andrade helps Woods up and raises his hand in a sign of good sportsmanship after the match.
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite LIVE recap for July 5, 2023
In backstage footage from moments ago, Renee Paquette interviews "Limitless" Keith Lee and Darby Allin. Darby tells Keith lee that if he feels lost in the shuffle in AEW, then he should do somethinga bout it and take their match seriously. Darby leaves, then Keith Lee laughs and says that Darby Allin is "ballsy."
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat Swerve In Our Glory ("Limitless" Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) to advance the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament after Swerve inadvertently hits Keith Lee with a top rope 450 splash meant for Darby Allin.
We see a video package about how Darby Allin got started in wrestling and how his trainer Buddy Wayne suddenly passed away, and how he watched over his son Nick Wayne ever since. Nick, now 18 years old, is debuting in AEW after having signed a contract at 16 that is now taking effect.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, who says that he and Hook are going to handle things like men and that he will ask Tony Khan for a match for the FTW Championship. All of a sudden, Hook shows up and attacks Jungle Boy, who retreats back into his car.
In footage from last week, MJF and Adam Cole work out together. MJF takes his turn on the barbells. All of a sudden, MJF makes fun of a large man working out with a barbell weight nearby, but Adam Cole says it is not funny and that it is not socially acceptable before also joining in. Adam Cole then takes his turn on the barbells, and MJF - and the large man - is amazed by how easily Adam Cole can lift a lot of weight.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Blade and The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) in a trios match. After the match, Harley Cameron shows up on the video screen and says it is only fair she gets what she deserves after The Acclaimed received the same last week, and that she will soon show what real talent is. Billy Gunn has two words for Harley Cameron: "Suck it."
We see footage of Eddie Kingston defeating KENTA to win the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Championship.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he and Eddie Kingston have gotten everything they ever wanted out of the wrestling business and yet Eddie still complains about the next generation that he and Eddie have helped build. He says that he has become what Eddie Kingston could have been and the fans wanted him to be, and tells Eddie to answer his phone.
We hear backstage from Renee Paquette and RJ City, who draw the mystery tag team partner for Matt Hardy this Friday in the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament out of a tumbler. It ends up being Jeff Jarrett, much to Matt's chagrin.
We see a video package for Kenny Omega vs. Wheeler Yuta later tonight, where Wheeler Yuta states that he is the favorite to win tonight after he has battered and broken Omega and that tonight is about ending him to decide the war for The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson).
Chris Jericho heads to the ring. Jericho says it is a little bittersweet in tonight's venue, as over the last few months, he has had a lot of big losses to his name and things have not gone the way he has wanted them to. He says it is time to re-evaluate a few things and make a couple of changes, and that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is the perfect place to be reinvigorated as it is the place where he started his pro wrestling career. He says it seems like only yesterday that he started training with Stu Hart down the road, and he also had his first match in the neighboring town of Ponoka. He talks about his drive to tonight's arena and how he remembered what it is like when he first starting wrestling and how the passion and the fire was everything to him. Jericho then says that wrestling is still everything to him, and that he feels "reinvigorated and resurrected" and that it is time to become not just "a better Chris Jericho," but "the best Chris Jericho ever." Suddenly, Don Callis shows up, and he mentions how six years ago to this very day, he called him from a hotel in Tokyo and asked him to main event the Tokyo Dome with Kenny Omega, which Jericho surprisingly accepted. He says that the match changed the course of wrestling history, and without, there would be no AEW and nobody would be here right now. Jericho talks about how he helped him back into professional wrestling in 2015 to escape a miserable international career and get him into AEW, and says that without him, there would be no Don Callis in AEW. Callis says that as with most things in their friendship, he is in agreement, and that when the two of them get together, they make history. Callis then talks about "a coward punk" named Kenny Omega betrayed him and forced him to build a new family based on trust after Omega destroyed the old, and when he thinks about trust, he thinks of Chris Jericho, whom he calls "the greatest of all time" and his "best friend." Callis then asks Jericho if he wants to join "the Don Callis family" and change history one more time, and Jericho asks Callis if he is seriously asking him to do this before saying he creates factions, not joins them, before telling Callis "Maybe." Jericho then leaves the ring.
We see a video package for CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament later this week on Collision.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Doc Sampson and Roderick Strong in the trainer's room. Roderick is making progress, but that there will be a little bit of time before he can get back in action, despite Roderick saying that he feels great. Adam Cole shows up and tells Roderick Strong to take care of himself and that he has all the time in the world. When Roderick asks about MJF, Adam Cole tells Roderick to worry about ihmself and not him or MJF before getting a text from MJF asking if he is ready to hit the double clothesline.
MJF and Adam Cole beat The Butcher and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard to advance the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament (despite not hitting the double clothesline). After the match, MJF asks if there are any "Devil worshippers" in the crowd before asking if there are any Adam Cole fans. MJF then tells Adam Cole that they should have another "bro session" and asks the fans if they want to see them hang out one more time. Cole responds with "Sure, Max, why not?" MJF then wishes Adam Cole a happy birthday before streamers shoot out of the corner and members of the backstream crew bring out a modest birthday cake while wearing party hats. MJF puts a party hat on Cole's head and a streamer in his mouth, then sings "Happy Birthday" to Adam Cole before making him make a wish. Adam Cole blows the candle on the cake out, then plants MJF's in the cake before thanking MJF for doing everything he did for his birthday.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt says that Ruby Soho has a lot to say with her new friends and attitude and that she does not care what anyone has to say about her, then says she lied to the fans when she said she took everything from her, because nobody can ever take her pride, because she will always be the face of the women's division, and being the very first women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, which she took from Ruby. She says she will win the tournament all over again thanks to Ruby and that it is a shame they have to meet in the first round this time.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara. Daniel says The Jericho Appreication Society is supposed to be Jericho's family, and Jericho says that while they are still are his family, they cannot be under his wing forever and that they have to be able to do great things without him. After Daniel and Sammy find out that they are a team in the Blind Tag Team Championship Tournament Eliminator, Jericho tells Daniel and Sammy that the tournament is the perfect opportunity to win the tag team titles on their own and prove to him that they can be the leader around here.
Ruby Soho beats Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after grabbing onto Toni Storm's hand following a Victory Roll on Britt Baker. After the match, Skye Blue confronts Ruby Soho on the stage before their semifinal match in the tournament next week.
Kenny Omega beats Wheeler Yuta. During the match, Don Callis shows up, but security stops him. All of a sudden, Konosuke Takeshita shows up from behind and hits Omega with a Blue Thunder Bomb as the referee is out of the ring dealing with Callis. Nevertheless, Omega kicks out, and when Wheeler Yuta goes up top, Kenny Omega punches him between the legs in the face and hits him with the One Winged Angel to win. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli attacks Kenny Omega, and Takeshita joins in. The rest of The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) soon rush in with chairs and lay out both Takeshita and Claudio as the show fades to black, and Page has to be kept from hitting Claudio with the chair just before the show ends.
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat Swerve In Our Glory ("Limitless" Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) to advance the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament after Swerve inadvertently hits Keith Lee with a top rope 450 splash meant for Darby Allin.
We see a video package about how Darby Allin got started in wrestling and how his trainer Buddy Wayne suddenly passed away, and how he watched over his son Nick Wayne ever since. Nick, now 18 years old, is debuting in AEW after having signed a contract at 16 that is now taking effect.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, who says that he and Hook are going to handle things like men and that he will ask Tony Khan for a match for the FTW Championship. All of a sudden, Hook shows up and attacks Jungle Boy, who retreats back into his car.
In footage from last week, MJF and Adam Cole work out together. MJF takes his turn on the barbells. All of a sudden, MJF makes fun of a large man working out with a barbell weight nearby, but Adam Cole says it is not funny and that it is not socially acceptable before also joining in. Adam Cole then takes his turn on the barbells, and MJF - and the large man - is amazed by how easily Adam Cole can lift a lot of weight.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Blade and The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) in a trios match. After the match, Harley Cameron shows up on the video screen and says it is only fair she gets what she deserves after The Acclaimed received the same last week, and that she will soon show what real talent is. Billy Gunn has two words for Harley Cameron: "Suck it."
We see footage of Eddie Kingston defeating KENTA to win the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Championship.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he and Eddie Kingston have gotten everything they ever wanted out of the wrestling business and yet Eddie still complains about the next generation that he and Eddie have helped build. He says that he has become what Eddie Kingston could have been and the fans wanted him to be, and tells Eddie to answer his phone.
We hear backstage from Renee Paquette and RJ City, who draw the mystery tag team partner for Matt Hardy this Friday in the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament out of a tumbler. It ends up being Jeff Jarrett, much to Matt's chagrin.
We see a video package for Kenny Omega vs. Wheeler Yuta later tonight, where Wheeler Yuta states that he is the favorite to win tonight after he has battered and broken Omega and that tonight is about ending him to decide the war for The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson).
Chris Jericho heads to the ring. Jericho says it is a little bittersweet in tonight's venue, as over the last few months, he has had a lot of big losses to his name and things have not gone the way he has wanted them to. He says it is time to re-evaluate a few things and make a couple of changes, and that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is the perfect place to be reinvigorated as it is the place where he started his pro wrestling career. He says it seems like only yesterday that he started training with Stu Hart down the road, and he also had his first match in the neighboring town of Ponoka. He talks about his drive to tonight's arena and how he remembered what it is like when he first starting wrestling and how the passion and the fire was everything to him. Jericho then says that wrestling is still everything to him, and that he feels "reinvigorated and resurrected" and that it is time to become not just "a better Chris Jericho," but "the best Chris Jericho ever." Suddenly, Don Callis shows up, and he mentions how six years ago to this very day, he called him from a hotel in Tokyo and asked him to main event the Tokyo Dome with Kenny Omega, which Jericho surprisingly accepted. He says that the match changed the course of wrestling history, and without, there would be no AEW and nobody would be here right now. Jericho talks about how he helped him back into professional wrestling in 2015 to escape a miserable international career and get him into AEW, and says that without him, there would be no Don Callis in AEW. Callis says that as with most things in their friendship, he is in agreement, and that when the two of them get together, they make history. Callis then talks about "a coward punk" named Kenny Omega betrayed him and forced him to build a new family based on trust after Omega destroyed the old, and when he thinks about trust, he thinks of Chris Jericho, whom he calls "the greatest of all time" and his "best friend." Callis then asks Jericho if he wants to join "the Don Callis family" and change history one more time, and Jericho asks Callis if he is seriously asking him to do this before saying he creates factions, not joins them, before telling Callis "Maybe." Jericho then leaves the ring.
We see a video package for CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament later this week on Collision.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Doc Sampson and Roderick Strong in the trainer's room. Roderick is making progress, but that there will be a little bit of time before he can get back in action, despite Roderick saying that he feels great. Adam Cole shows up and tells Roderick Strong to take care of himself and that he has all the time in the world. When Roderick asks about MJF, Adam Cole tells Roderick to worry about ihmself and not him or MJF before getting a text from MJF asking if he is ready to hit the double clothesline.
MJF and Adam Cole beat The Butcher and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard to advance the Blind Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament (despite not hitting the double clothesline). After the match, MJF asks if there are any "Devil worshippers" in the crowd before asking if there are any Adam Cole fans. MJF then tells Adam Cole that they should have another "bro session" and asks the fans if they want to see them hang out one more time. Cole responds with "Sure, Max, why not?" MJF then wishes Adam Cole a happy birthday before streamers shoot out of the corner and members of the backstream crew bring out a modest birthday cake while wearing party hats. MJF puts a party hat on Cole's head and a streamer in his mouth, then sings "Happy Birthday" to Adam Cole before making him make a wish. Adam Cole blows the candle on the cake out, then plants MJF's in the cake before thanking MJF for doing everything he did for his birthday.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt says that Ruby Soho has a lot to say with her new friends and attitude and that she does not care what anyone has to say about her, then says she lied to the fans when she said she took everything from her, because nobody can ever take her pride, because she will always be the face of the women's division, and being the very first women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, which she took from Ruby. She says she will win the tournament all over again thanks to Ruby and that it is a shame they have to meet in the first round this time.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara. Daniel says The Jericho Appreication Society is supposed to be Jericho's family, and Jericho says that while they are still are his family, they cannot be under his wing forever and that they have to be able to do great things without him. After Daniel and Sammy find out that they are a team in the Blind Tag Team Championship Tournament Eliminator, Jericho tells Daniel and Sammy that the tournament is the perfect opportunity to win the tag team titles on their own and prove to him that they can be the leader around here.
Ruby Soho beats Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after grabbing onto Toni Storm's hand following a Victory Roll on Britt Baker. After the match, Skye Blue confronts Ruby Soho on the stage before their semifinal match in the tournament next week.
Kenny Omega beats Wheeler Yuta. During the match, Don Callis shows up, but security stops him. All of a sudden, Konosuke Takeshita shows up from behind and hits Omega with a Blue Thunder Bomb as the referee is out of the ring dealing with Callis. Nevertheless, Omega kicks out, and when Wheeler Yuta goes up top, Kenny Omega punches him between the legs in the face and hits him with the One Winged Angel to win. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli attacks Kenny Omega, and Takeshita joins in. The rest of The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) soon rush in with chairs and lay out both Takeshita and Claudio as the show fades to black, and Page has to be kept from hitting Claudio with the chair just before the show ends.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Great American Bash - NXT 2.0 recap for July 5, 2022
Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade beat Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) to become the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships after Mandy Rose gets ejected for getting involved in the match.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with Legado del Fantasma (Elektra Lopez, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) and tells them that he "handled" Santos Escobar and sent him to the hospital after laughing at him last week. After stating that Elektra Lopez has brought business up 18%, he then gives Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro one more opportunity to prove themselves or they will join Santos.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), who talk about the "fashion forward" movement of Essex, how Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen have the NXT UK tag team titles, and mention that they will take the titles back.
Trick Williams beats Wes Lee after rubbing a lliquid onto his hands and getting it into Wes Lee's eyes. After the match, it is revealed that the liquid Trick placed on his hands was rubbing alcohol.
Backstage, Wendy Choo throws powder into Tiffany Stratton's face. This leads to a street fight between the two of them.
Tiffany Stratton beats Wendy Choo.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez. Cora says she finally became a champion with her best friend, and Roxanne says everything is happening so fast. Cora Jade says it was nice to knock Toxic Attraction off their pedestal, and Roxanne says she is ready to cash in her Breakout contract on Mandy Rose and finish off Toxic Attraction.
Backstage, Cameron Grimes asks Bron Breakker about his shoulder, then tells him he will do whatever it takes to become NXT Champion. Breakker says he would not have it any other way.
Apollo Crews heads to the ring. Apollo says that for the last year, he would sit and ask his kids what they thought, and his kids told him "It's not you." He then says that since his NXT return, he is proud to say his kids watch him every week and it brings excitement to his kids and to him. He says this excitement has brought a spark back to his career, then tells his kids that he loves him. Apollo then says that NXT is different and that there is a group of young and super-hungry athletes ready to take advantage of any opportunity. He says that he has asked what would happen if he had a match with Tony D'Angelo or Nathan Frazer, then says he will be watching the NXT Championship match tonight because he and Cameron Grimes would make magic in the ring. Suddenly, Giovanni Vinci shows up and says Apollo left him off his list, then says it is only because Apollo knows he could beat him and that he can not only keep up with Apollo, but outperform him in style. Apollo tells Vinci to get in the ring, but Vinci says Apollo has everyone fooled but him and that he is dressed for a night out tonight. He then says that next week, Apollo will find out who the best athlete is and will have seven days to have a good excuse for his kids.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Ivy Nile, who says that Diamond Mine is a group of alpha athletes with healthy egos. After she says that Diamond Mine is forever, she notices a quarrel in the women's division. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance leave, then Ivy Nile tells Tatum Paxley that if she is going to get into an argument, she should learn how to get out of it, then tells her to show up at the dojo tomorrow morning.
We hear from Grayson Waller and Carmelo Hayes before their North American title match.
We see another vignette for JD McDonagh, who debuts in NXT next week.
Backstage, Bron Breakker gets his shoulder checked, then tells the trainer he does not need athletic tape.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Grayson Waller despite Wes Less taking out Trick Williams on the outside.
We see a QR scan code.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Xyon Quinn, who says that he is "box office" and that Apollo Crews has his eyes on the wrong person. He says that he is a future multiple-time champion, for he is the future of NXT.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Mandy Rose. Mandy says Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez got lucky and that Jacy Jayne and Cora Jade will fix themselves, and that Roxanne will realize she made the biggest mistake of her life when she finds out she cannot beat her and "joins the failure club."
At Chase University, the Declaration of Independence is taught. Bodhi Hayward can't stay awake because of Thea Hail. Meanwhile, Chad gets kicked out of class for mentioning July 2nd and John Adams. Afterwards, Thea Hail proposes a field trip to London, which Andre Chase makes official.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp).
We see a vignette for Axiom, a smart man who learned how to fight back. He says that he can close his eyes and see nothing but formulas, that there is a solution to every problem and that he is told he is technically gifted in the ring.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Sofia Cromwell, Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Stone says that it is a travesty that Von Wagner does not have a match tonight, and he and Sofia blame it on the fans. Solo Sikoa shows up and says Robert Stone is making excuses, but Von Wagner says they can handle business right now. Both men have to held back almost immediately.
Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Cameron Grimes. After the match, Bron Breakker is attacked from behind and put through a table by JD McDonagh (formerly known as Jordan Devlin in NXT UK).
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with Legado del Fantasma (Elektra Lopez, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) and tells them that he "handled" Santos Escobar and sent him to the hospital after laughing at him last week. After stating that Elektra Lopez has brought business up 18%, he then gives Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro one more opportunity to prove themselves or they will join Santos.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), who talk about the "fashion forward" movement of Essex, how Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen have the NXT UK tag team titles, and mention that they will take the titles back.
Trick Williams beats Wes Lee after rubbing a lliquid onto his hands and getting it into Wes Lee's eyes. After the match, it is revealed that the liquid Trick placed on his hands was rubbing alcohol.
Backstage, Wendy Choo throws powder into Tiffany Stratton's face. This leads to a street fight between the two of them.
Tiffany Stratton beats Wendy Choo.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez. Cora says she finally became a champion with her best friend, and Roxanne says everything is happening so fast. Cora Jade says it was nice to knock Toxic Attraction off their pedestal, and Roxanne says she is ready to cash in her Breakout contract on Mandy Rose and finish off Toxic Attraction.
Backstage, Cameron Grimes asks Bron Breakker about his shoulder, then tells him he will do whatever it takes to become NXT Champion. Breakker says he would not have it any other way.
Apollo Crews heads to the ring. Apollo says that for the last year, he would sit and ask his kids what they thought, and his kids told him "It's not you." He then says that since his NXT return, he is proud to say his kids watch him every week and it brings excitement to his kids and to him. He says this excitement has brought a spark back to his career, then tells his kids that he loves him. Apollo then says that NXT is different and that there is a group of young and super-hungry athletes ready to take advantage of any opportunity. He says that he has asked what would happen if he had a match with Tony D'Angelo or Nathan Frazer, then says he will be watching the NXT Championship match tonight because he and Cameron Grimes would make magic in the ring. Suddenly, Giovanni Vinci shows up and says Apollo left him off his list, then says it is only because Apollo knows he could beat him and that he can not only keep up with Apollo, but outperform him in style. Apollo tells Vinci to get in the ring, but Vinci says Apollo has everyone fooled but him and that he is dressed for a night out tonight. He then says that next week, Apollo will find out who the best athlete is and will have seven days to have a good excuse for his kids.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Ivy Nile, who says that Diamond Mine is a group of alpha athletes with healthy egos. After she says that Diamond Mine is forever, she notices a quarrel in the women's division. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance leave, then Ivy Nile tells Tatum Paxley that if she is going to get into an argument, she should learn how to get out of it, then tells her to show up at the dojo tomorrow morning.
We hear from Grayson Waller and Carmelo Hayes before their North American title match.
We see another vignette for JD McDonagh, who debuts in NXT next week.
Backstage, Bron Breakker gets his shoulder checked, then tells the trainer he does not need athletic tape.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Grayson Waller despite Wes Less taking out Trick Williams on the outside.
We see a QR scan code.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Xyon Quinn, who says that he is "box office" and that Apollo Crews has his eyes on the wrong person. He says that he is a future multiple-time champion, for he is the future of NXT.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Mandy Rose. Mandy says Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez got lucky and that Jacy Jayne and Cora Jade will fix themselves, and that Roxanne will realize she made the biggest mistake of her life when she finds out she cannot beat her and "joins the failure club."
At Chase University, the Declaration of Independence is taught. Bodhi Hayward can't stay awake because of Thea Hail. Meanwhile, Chad gets kicked out of class for mentioning July 2nd and John Adams. Afterwards, Thea Hail proposes a field trip to London, which Andre Chase makes official.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp).
We see a vignette for Axiom, a smart man who learned how to fight back. He says that he can close his eyes and see nothing but formulas, that there is a solution to every problem and that he is told he is technically gifted in the ring.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Sofia Cromwell, Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Stone says that it is a travesty that Von Wagner does not have a match tonight, and he and Sofia blame it on the fans. Solo Sikoa shows up and says Robert Stone is making excuses, but Von Wagner says they can handle business right now. Both men have to held back almost immediately.
Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Cameron Grimes. After the match, Bron Breakker is attacked from behind and put through a table by JD McDonagh (formerly known as Jordan Devlin in NXT UK).
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark - AEW Dark recap for July 5, 2022
Lee Moriarty beats Leon Ruffin (formerly known as Leon Ruff).
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beat The Skulk (Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray).
AQA beats Avery Breaux.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Barrett Brown by submission. "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese show up to watch the match from ringside and take notes.
Sonny Kiss beats Lamar Diggs by submission.
Fuego del Sol beats Aaron Solo.
Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat Darian Bengston and Gus de la Vega.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Preston "10" Vance, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, JD Drake, Cezar Bononi) in an eight-man tag team match.
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beat The Skulk (Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray).
AQA beats Avery Breaux.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Barrett Brown by submission. "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese show up to watch the match from ringside and take notes.
Sonny Kiss beats Lamar Diggs by submission.
Fuego del Sol beats Aaron Solo.
Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat Darian Bengston and Gus de la Vega.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Preston "10" Vance, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, JD Drake, Cezar Bononi) in an eight-man tag team match.
Monday, July 5, 2021
Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 5, 2021
The Miz and John Morrison start tonight's show with Miz TV. John Morrison, who is the first of four guests, says that he will be winning the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and winning the contract a week from Sunday. The second of four guests is Drew McIntyre, who says that The Miz is why he has a love-hate relationship with the Money In The Bank contract due to Miz cashing in on him successfully. He says he has never stopped fighting his way back to the title since then. McIntyre then says he will win the contract and cash in on the champion of his choosing, then says he is a distant relative of Davy Crockett through his great-great-great grandmother, who is known for crafting great stories, and says he will craft one of his own. He warns Miz that if he gets involved in the Ladder Match, they will be telling the story of how Miz's head got shoved up Morrison's ass, and says he would rather die in Texas than surrender the contract. After Morrison tells McIntyre that he will get wet if he kicks the ocean, the third of four guests, Ricochet, shows up. Miz calls what Ricochet did to John Morrison last week "reckless," and says he was lucky it ended in a double count-out. Ricochet says he is a little shook about what happened last and that Morrison is, too, but says he is willing to do whatever it takes to win the contract, even if that means using The Miz's wheelchair as a battering ram. After Morrison tells Ricochet to back his words up in a rematch later tonight, the last of four guests, Matt RIddle, shows up. Riddle climbs up the ladder in the ring, then says he let Randy Orton down last week and dedicates the Ladder Match to Orton. Miz gets irritated, especially as McIntyre encourages Riddle, and as Miz hopes that Jinder Mahal beats McIntyre tonight, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles AJ Styles and Omos show up. Styles says he was screwed out of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Orton was pulled out of the match, and says the last chance qualifier should have been a one-on-one match between himself and McIntyre and not a Triple Threat Match, and says he was not pinned. He says that it was Riddle, not him, who got pinned, and blames his inability to get in the Money In The Bank Ladder match on him. Riddle decides to play around with Styles and Omos, and when he tells Omos to high five him, Omos pushes him off the ladder. Riddle hurts his bandaged ankle on the way down, and Omos then tosses the ladder out of the ring. Styles then kicks Riddle in the hurt angle, and Ricochet shoves him. As McIntyre confronts Omos, Morrison attacks Ricochet from behind only for Ricochet to toss him out of the ring. McIntyre then clotheslines Omos out of the ring, and Ricochet drop kicks Morrison out of the ring before breaking a drip stick and tossing it into the stands.
John Morrison beats Ricochet by count-out when The Miz - who squirts Ricochet with a Drip Stick before the end of the match - gets in Ricochet's way with his wheelchair.
In footage from earlier today, Jinder Mahal shows up in a motorcycle before being interviewed by Kevin Patrick. Jinder talks about his history with McIntyre, whom he says is too busy for him. He says that he should have been included in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match because he has always been better than McIntyre, and tonight, he will prove he is better.
Backstage, Reginald sees Alexa Bliss while with Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler gets irritated when Alexa disappears, but when they three of them leave, Alexa re-appears.
Backstage, Naomi, Nikki Cross and Asuka meet. Nikki and Asuka like Nikki's superhero gimmick, and Nikki has to remind them that she is almost a superhero, but that she has learned to believe in herself and is at her most successful. She says she has a chance to win the Money In The Bank contract, and says that if those who are less than confident believed in themselves, they could accomplish a lot. Naomi and Asuka remind her that they are gunning for the contract. After Nikki heads to the ring, Alexa Bliss shows up and tells Naomi and Asuka that she will be the one winning the contract.
Nia Jax, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Eva Marie and Doudrop beat Naomi, Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross in an eight-woman tag match. After the match, Eva Marie takes full credit for the win. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler take exception to this.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP gets irritated with Kevin for getting into their parties and tells him to make an appointment, and says that Kofi Kingston is not worthy of being in the same ring as Lashley. MVP calls managing Lashley one of the highest honors of his career, and that he and Lashley will not be disrespected. Lashley says he has beaten Drew McIntyre and Xavier Woods in back-to-back Hell In A Cell Matches and took a vacation. He takes exception to Kofi calling him "soft" and says he will shove his words down his throat, end his Money In The Bank pipe dreams and hurt him.
Mustafa Ali beats Mansoor and gives him his first loss in more than a year. During the match, Mustafa Ali gets his foot caught in the rope. Mansoor helps him and goes to check on him only for Mustafa Ali to win with a roll-up.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that Jinder Mahal is more than willing to face him in the ring, then claims that his sword is made from a tooth of the Loch Ness Monster. Drew McIntyre tells the story of a warrior who climbed up the Loch Ness Monster's neck, choked it out and pulled one of its teeth out after hitting a Claymore Kick before making friends with the monster afterwards.McIntyre then says he will beat Jinder Mahal tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Jinder Mahal by disqualification when Shanky and Veer attack McIntyre. After the match, Shanky and Veer stay on the attack, and Jinder superkicks McIntyre before Shanky and Veer send McIntyre shoulder-first into the ring post. Jinder then hits McIntyre with the Khalass. Jinder then takes McIntyre's sword in exchange for costing him a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says that when MVP and Bobby Lashley challenged them to a tag team match, they accepted, for that is what they do. Kofi Kingston then says that MVP and Bobby Lashley are mad at him for touching a nerve about what he had to say about them, and Woods says that he is here after going to Hell and back with Lashley and that he and Kofi have been proving Lashley wrong. Kofi Kingston says that he was proving anything was possible when he was WWE Champion, and that he will become WWE Champion again.
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat T-Bar and Mace with a hurricanrana into a sit-down pin from Lince Dorado to T-Bar.
Backstage, Matt Riddle is met by Damian Priest. Riddle says he has taken a worse fall than tonight, then Damian Priest reminds him that his hurt ankle could affect his match with AJ Styles tonight and his chances in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Riddle says that he has bounced back from a bad fall before, and that he will win the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, a Karate Kid reference happens where Matt Riddle stands on one foot and hits Styles with the Crane Kick despite Styles knowing exactly what Riddle is up to. Later on in the match, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) surround Omos at ringside, and this also distracts Styles to the point that Matt Riddle wins with a schoolkid pin.
Charlotte Flair is in the ring with a crutch in her hand. Charlotte says she might miss Money In The Bank after comparing her injury to the ones happening in the NBA right now, and that Rhea Ripley is so scared of losing the Raw Women's title that she is using her own moves against her to take her out. Charlotte then says that Rhea Ripley is learning how to be a dirty player from her and is doing the same thing she would do, then says that nobody is better than her before Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea Ripley then shows up with a crutch in her hand, her knee also hurt. She limps up the stairs and asks for help getting into the ring, which she gets. Rhea says Charlotte is right in saying she would do exactly what she would do, then says she sees right through Charlotte and says she can see right through her and knows she is being a drama queen. Both women kick the crutch out of the other's hand to reveal they are not hurt, then both of them fight with their crutches until Rhea Ripley is disarmed. Rhea gets her crutch back and turns the tables, forcing Charlotte to retreat.
Jaxson Ryker and R-Truth beat Elias and Cedric Alexander. Before the match begins, Akira Tozawa runs into the ring. R-Truth nearly pins him for the WWE 24/7 Championship, but Tozawa kicks out and runs away from a bevy of Superstars. R-Truth then runs out of the ring and chases after Tozawa. Jaxson Ryker ends up in a 2-on-1 handicap match, but Ryker is more than game to the point that when he dares Elias to tag in, Elias walks away and Ryker calls him a coward. Cedric tries to attack him, but Ryker lays him out for the win.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley, the latter of whom is doing pull-ups. Lashley glares into the camera after MVP asks Kevin Patrick if Lashley looks like a man who has lost his edge.
Next week: Ricochet vs. John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match! Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus for the WWE United States Championship! Erick vs. Omos and Ivar vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! In two weeks: The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat MVP and Bobby Lashley after Kofi Kingston counters the Playmaker into the Trouble In Paradise.
Raw Talk:Kofi Kingston says he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
John Morrison beats Ricochet by count-out when The Miz - who squirts Ricochet with a Drip Stick before the end of the match - gets in Ricochet's way with his wheelchair.
In footage from earlier today, Jinder Mahal shows up in a motorcycle before being interviewed by Kevin Patrick. Jinder talks about his history with McIntyre, whom he says is too busy for him. He says that he should have been included in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match because he has always been better than McIntyre, and tonight, he will prove he is better.
Backstage, Reginald sees Alexa Bliss while with Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler gets irritated when Alexa disappears, but when they three of them leave, Alexa re-appears.
Backstage, Naomi, Nikki Cross and Asuka meet. Nikki and Asuka like Nikki's superhero gimmick, and Nikki has to remind them that she is almost a superhero, but that she has learned to believe in herself and is at her most successful. She says she has a chance to win the Money In The Bank contract, and says that if those who are less than confident believed in themselves, they could accomplish a lot. Naomi and Asuka remind her that they are gunning for the contract. After Nikki heads to the ring, Alexa Bliss shows up and tells Naomi and Asuka that she will be the one winning the contract.
Nia Jax, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Eva Marie and Doudrop beat Naomi, Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross in an eight-woman tag match. After the match, Eva Marie takes full credit for the win. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler take exception to this.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP gets irritated with Kevin for getting into their parties and tells him to make an appointment, and says that Kofi Kingston is not worthy of being in the same ring as Lashley. MVP calls managing Lashley one of the highest honors of his career, and that he and Lashley will not be disrespected. Lashley says he has beaten Drew McIntyre and Xavier Woods in back-to-back Hell In A Cell Matches and took a vacation. He takes exception to Kofi calling him "soft" and says he will shove his words down his throat, end his Money In The Bank pipe dreams and hurt him.
Mustafa Ali beats Mansoor and gives him his first loss in more than a year. During the match, Mustafa Ali gets his foot caught in the rope. Mansoor helps him and goes to check on him only for Mustafa Ali to win with a roll-up.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that Jinder Mahal is more than willing to face him in the ring, then claims that his sword is made from a tooth of the Loch Ness Monster. Drew McIntyre tells the story of a warrior who climbed up the Loch Ness Monster's neck, choked it out and pulled one of its teeth out after hitting a Claymore Kick before making friends with the monster afterwards.McIntyre then says he will beat Jinder Mahal tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Jinder Mahal by disqualification when Shanky and Veer attack McIntyre. After the match, Shanky and Veer stay on the attack, and Jinder superkicks McIntyre before Shanky and Veer send McIntyre shoulder-first into the ring post. Jinder then hits McIntyre with the Khalass. Jinder then takes McIntyre's sword in exchange for costing him a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says that when MVP and Bobby Lashley challenged them to a tag team match, they accepted, for that is what they do. Kofi Kingston then says that MVP and Bobby Lashley are mad at him for touching a nerve about what he had to say about them, and Woods says that he is here after going to Hell and back with Lashley and that he and Kofi have been proving Lashley wrong. Kofi Kingston says that he was proving anything was possible when he was WWE Champion, and that he will become WWE Champion again.
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat T-Bar and Mace with a hurricanrana into a sit-down pin from Lince Dorado to T-Bar.
Backstage, Matt Riddle is met by Damian Priest. Riddle says he has taken a worse fall than tonight, then Damian Priest reminds him that his hurt ankle could affect his match with AJ Styles tonight and his chances in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Riddle says that he has bounced back from a bad fall before, and that he will win the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, a Karate Kid reference happens where Matt Riddle stands on one foot and hits Styles with the Crane Kick despite Styles knowing exactly what Riddle is up to. Later on in the match, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) surround Omos at ringside, and this also distracts Styles to the point that Matt Riddle wins with a schoolkid pin.
Charlotte Flair is in the ring with a crutch in her hand. Charlotte says she might miss Money In The Bank after comparing her injury to the ones happening in the NBA right now, and that Rhea Ripley is so scared of losing the Raw Women's title that she is using her own moves against her to take her out. Charlotte then says that Rhea Ripley is learning how to be a dirty player from her and is doing the same thing she would do, then says that nobody is better than her before Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea Ripley then shows up with a crutch in her hand, her knee also hurt. She limps up the stairs and asks for help getting into the ring, which she gets. Rhea says Charlotte is right in saying she would do exactly what she would do, then says she sees right through Charlotte and says she can see right through her and knows she is being a drama queen. Both women kick the crutch out of the other's hand to reveal they are not hurt, then both of them fight with their crutches until Rhea Ripley is disarmed. Rhea gets her crutch back and turns the tables, forcing Charlotte to retreat.
Jaxson Ryker and R-Truth beat Elias and Cedric Alexander. Before the match begins, Akira Tozawa runs into the ring. R-Truth nearly pins him for the WWE 24/7 Championship, but Tozawa kicks out and runs away from a bevy of Superstars. R-Truth then runs out of the ring and chases after Tozawa. Jaxson Ryker ends up in a 2-on-1 handicap match, but Ryker is more than game to the point that when he dares Elias to tag in, Elias walks away and Ryker calls him a coward. Cedric tries to attack him, but Ryker lays him out for the win.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley, the latter of whom is doing pull-ups. Lashley glares into the camera after MVP asks Kevin Patrick if Lashley looks like a man who has lost his edge.
Next week: Ricochet vs. John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match! Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus for the WWE United States Championship! Erick vs. Omos and Ivar vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! In two weeks: The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat MVP and Bobby Lashley after Kofi Kingston counters the Playmaker into the Trouble In Paradise.
Raw Talk:Kofi Kingston says he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for July 5, 2021
Thunder Rosa beats Leila Gray.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Scorpio Sky beats Marcus Kross.
Hikaru Shida beats Dani Jordyn.
Orange Cassidy beats Angelico with the Mouse Trap. After the match, Cassidy and Kris Statlander are briefly confronted by The Bunny and The Blade.
Serena Deeb beats Tesha Price with the Serenity Lock.
Alex Marvez interviews "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. Janela refuses to give a medical update, and gets irritated with Marvez when asked why he was late saving Sonny Kiss last week, and Marvez realizes they were both at "The Melon Farm" when it happened. On the subject of him and Sonny Kiss being on The Waiting Room with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. tommorow night on Dark, however, Janela Janela takes the microphone and says "I'm just frustrated" before leaving.
Dante Martin beats Serpentico. After the match, Luther attacks Dante Martin, then smacks Serpentico's head into Dante's body until Matt Sydal shows up and makes the save for Dante.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Scorpio Sky beats Marcus Kross.
Hikaru Shida beats Dani Jordyn.
Orange Cassidy beats Angelico with the Mouse Trap. After the match, Cassidy and Kris Statlander are briefly confronted by The Bunny and The Blade.
Serena Deeb beats Tesha Price with the Serenity Lock.
Alex Marvez interviews "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. Janela refuses to give a medical update, and gets irritated with Marvez when asked why he was late saving Sonny Kiss last week, and Marvez realizes they were both at "The Melon Farm" when it happened. On the subject of him and Sonny Kiss being on The Waiting Room with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. tommorow night on Dark, however, Janela Janela takes the microphone and says "I'm just frustrated" before leaving.
Dante Martin beats Serpentico. After the match, Luther attacks Dante Martin, then smacks Serpentico's head into Dante's body until Matt Sydal shows up and makes the save for Dante.
Friday, July 5, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 5, 2019
TJP beats Ace Austin with the knee bar.
We see a video package of "The Machine" Brian Cage training intercut with footage chronicling the events leading up to Michael Elgin vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo. Impact says they are on the same page, and compares himself and Bravo to The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage) before saying they will take Rich Swann and Willie Mack to Slamtown.
Kiera Hogan beats Madison Rayne after grabbing Madison's hair. After the match, Kiera Hogan dares Jordynne Grace to get in the ring, but runs away from her when she does.
Gama Singh gives Rohit Raju the Singh family tea set, but behind Gama's back, The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) pour the tea out and replace it with alcohol. When Rohit and Gama drink, they find out what The Deaners have done. Afterwards, Rohit Raju sneaks a drink of alcohol.
Backstage, Father James Mitchell has to get Havok and Su Yung, and tells them that while last week went out of hand, their eyes are on the prize, and all he needs from them is solidarity. After reminding Su Yung that Havok saved her from behind held hostage by Rosemary, he says that it is time to repay the favor to Havok and that the two of them should play nice.
The Impact Plus Flashback of the Week is Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy in a Full Metal Mayhem Match at Slammiversary 2016.
We see a video package for Su Yung vs. Havok vs. Rosemary vs. Taya Valkyrie in a Monster's Ball Match for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary.
We see a video package for Sami Callihan vs. Tessa Blanchard at Slammiversary.
Rohit Raju beats Laredo Kid. During the match, the bottom ropes comes completely unhinged from the ring posts.
We see a video package for Rob Van Dam vs. Moose at Slammiversary.
Moose shows up. He says he would be lying through his teeth if he said he didn't love Rob Van Dam, but says that was twenty years ago and things have changed, and when he beat up RVD, he realized he could not be a fan of his because he is better than him. He says that he has been all around the world, made millions of dollars and got a supermodel girlfriend like RVD, and that he is also a future hall of famer just like him, and while RVD calls himself "The Whole F'n Show," he is "Mr. Impact Wrestling." At Slammiversary, he will give RVD a chance to validate himself as "Mr. Pay-Per-View." Moose then shows a video on the video screen where it is revealed that he has attacked Sabu. He then tells Rob Van Dam that he will beat him at Slammiversary and retire him, then Rob Van Dam shows up and fights him in the ring until security shows up.
Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz beat Trey Miguel in a three-way match. As per pre-match stipulation, Trey will not be in Xavier and Wentz' match at Slammiversary.
Tessa Blanchard shows up outside of the arena with an aluminum baseball bat.
We see a video package for Eddie Edwards vs. Killer Kross in a First Blood Match at Slammiversary.
At the church in Boston, Massachusetts, Killer Kross holds a sermon concerning Eddie Edwards, stating that at Slammiversary, Eddie will die for his sins before proclaiming himself the only true salvation. Kross then drinks from a cup, and blood comes out of his mouth.
We see a video package for Johnny Impact vs. Rich Swann for the Impact X Division Championship at Slammiversary.
It is announced that TJP will issue an X Division Open Challenge at Slammiversary.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo.
Backstage, Sami Callihan and Jake Crist have a party planned outside. As they are about to celebrate, Dave Crist is thrown across the table by Tessa Blanchard, who smcks Jake with the bat before fighting Sami. As Sami begs Tessa off, Jake grabs Tessa from behind so that Sami can slug her in the gut. Tessa breaks free and hits Sami with her own bat.
Here's the top five moments from tonight's show!
Bash at the Brewery - The Results
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat Matthew Palmer, Steve O'Reno and "Dirty" Andy Dalton.
We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that there are moments that define everybody and their careers, including himself and Sami Callihan's. This weekend is a moment that he is ready for, and tonight, Michael Elgin will learn that he can be beaten. As for Killer Kross, he tells him that there will be blood at Slammiversary and it will be Kross', which he will smear across his face before walking out in victory.
"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. He says it has taken him fourteen years to get a nationally recognized world title around his waist, and when he did, Michael Elgin made his debut, rained on his parade and sent him to the hospital before bragging about what he did. Elgin may have said he has broken him, but he is still standing and Elgin will never be able to break him. At Slammiversary, Elgin will find out there is nobody better than him. Moose shows up and says the sound of Cage's voice makes him want to vomit, and says that Cage refusing to mention him tonight makes it look like he is looking through him. He then says that if what Elgin did to him a few weeks ago was bad, then he had better hope he is not pissed, or else he could sabotage the main event of Slammiversary. Suddenly, Michael Elgin rushes out and attacks Cage from behind, and Moose joins in. Elgin gets a steel chair, but Moose stops him. As Moose leaves, however, Elgin attacks Cage with the chair anyway. Moose stops Elgin, and security, referees and medical personnel have to check on Cage. Elgin attacks Cage again, and Moose leaves after he cannot control Elgin, who is eventually stopped and sent to the back before Elgin rushes back into the ring to attack Cage one more time.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that anything oVe (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) does equals ratings and that they will be setting the world on fire tonight. They plan to win tonight, and says he will be surprised if Tessa Blanchard even makes it to Slammiversary. He then asks why "old ass wrestlers" have to continue to take the spotlight regarding his match tonight with Rob Van Dam.
Fallah Bahh beats Anthony Andrews. During the match, it is announced that "The Machine" Brian Cage has been transported to a local medical facility.
We hear from Michael Elgin, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is no machine and that he is never too far behind him whenever he parades around as Impact World Champion, for when he does that, Cage says goodbye and heads to the hospital. He says Cage should have stayed at home and relinquished the Impact World Championship. Moose shows up and chews Elgin out for costing him a shot at the World title, and Elgin tells Moose that if he wants a pick fight with him, he has no problem destroying him along with Eddie Edwards.
Jordynne Grace beats Havok by disqualification after Su Yung gets involved. During the match, Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Moose is officially made the main event. After the match, Rosemary shows up and fights Havok. Rosemary tells Havok and Su Yung that she was hoping to take Su Yung on later tonight, and makes it up to Jordynne Grace for not being invited to Sunday's Monster's Ball match by proposing they team up against Havok and Su Yung. Havok and Su Yung head to the back, but Rosemary and Jordynne attack them and get them back in the ring.
Jordynne Grace and Rosemary beat Havok and Su Yung.
Tessa Blanchard, Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton).
Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards and Moose in a Triple Threat Match.
We hear from The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Page says The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) should understand how lucky they are that he is in the building, as he has had to stop Alexander from beating them up before facing them in the ring, for they are both looking forward to beat them for the tag team championships while Alexander stretches them limb from limb and bend them in ways they never imagined. They plan to prove they are the best tag team to lace up a pair of boots and throw the wrestling out of the way to punch them in the face. Alexander says that they will prove they are the standard in tag team wrestling.
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) to win the Impact World Tag Team Championships after Page hits Ortiz in the head with one of the tag team title belts from the outside of the ring.
In footage from earlier today, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Rob Van Dam. RVD says he feels pretty good about his match, and says that a match between him and Sami Callihan is a match that everyone has been looking forward to, including Callihan. RVD admits that Callihan has helped hold things down while he has been gone, but he is back, and credit for any success now has to go to him.
Rob Van Dam beats Sami Callihan. During the match, Dave Crist grabs RVD's leg to allow Callihan to hit the Death Valley Driver, but RVD kicks out. Jake Crist shows up and gives Callihan a steel chair, but Tessa Blanchard shows up and attacks Jake. RVD hits the Van Daminator twice after Callihan turns around, then hits a Five Star Frog Splash with the chair on top of Callihan for the win.
We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that there are moments that define everybody and their careers, including himself and Sami Callihan's. This weekend is a moment that he is ready for, and tonight, Michael Elgin will learn that he can be beaten. As for Killer Kross, he tells him that there will be blood at Slammiversary and it will be Kross', which he will smear across his face before walking out in victory.
"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. He says it has taken him fourteen years to get a nationally recognized world title around his waist, and when he did, Michael Elgin made his debut, rained on his parade and sent him to the hospital before bragging about what he did. Elgin may have said he has broken him, but he is still standing and Elgin will never be able to break him. At Slammiversary, Elgin will find out there is nobody better than him. Moose shows up and says the sound of Cage's voice makes him want to vomit, and says that Cage refusing to mention him tonight makes it look like he is looking through him. He then says that if what Elgin did to him a few weeks ago was bad, then he had better hope he is not pissed, or else he could sabotage the main event of Slammiversary. Suddenly, Michael Elgin rushes out and attacks Cage from behind, and Moose joins in. Elgin gets a steel chair, but Moose stops him. As Moose leaves, however, Elgin attacks Cage with the chair anyway. Moose stops Elgin, and security, referees and medical personnel have to check on Cage. Elgin attacks Cage again, and Moose leaves after he cannot control Elgin, who is eventually stopped and sent to the back before Elgin rushes back into the ring to attack Cage one more time.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that anything oVe (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) does equals ratings and that they will be setting the world on fire tonight. They plan to win tonight, and says he will be surprised if Tessa Blanchard even makes it to Slammiversary. He then asks why "old ass wrestlers" have to continue to take the spotlight regarding his match tonight with Rob Van Dam.
Fallah Bahh beats Anthony Andrews. During the match, it is announced that "The Machine" Brian Cage has been transported to a local medical facility.
We hear from Michael Elgin, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is no machine and that he is never too far behind him whenever he parades around as Impact World Champion, for when he does that, Cage says goodbye and heads to the hospital. He says Cage should have stayed at home and relinquished the Impact World Championship. Moose shows up and chews Elgin out for costing him a shot at the World title, and Elgin tells Moose that if he wants a pick fight with him, he has no problem destroying him along with Eddie Edwards.
Jordynne Grace beats Havok by disqualification after Su Yung gets involved. During the match, Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Moose is officially made the main event. After the match, Rosemary shows up and fights Havok. Rosemary tells Havok and Su Yung that she was hoping to take Su Yung on later tonight, and makes it up to Jordynne Grace for not being invited to Sunday's Monster's Ball match by proposing they team up against Havok and Su Yung. Havok and Su Yung head to the back, but Rosemary and Jordynne attack them and get them back in the ring.
Jordynne Grace and Rosemary beat Havok and Su Yung.
Tessa Blanchard, Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton).
Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards and Moose in a Triple Threat Match.
We hear from The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Page says The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) should understand how lucky they are that he is in the building, as he has had to stop Alexander from beating them up before facing them in the ring, for they are both looking forward to beat them for the tag team championships while Alexander stretches them limb from limb and bend them in ways they never imagined. They plan to prove they are the best tag team to lace up a pair of boots and throw the wrestling out of the way to punch them in the face. Alexander says that they will prove they are the standard in tag team wrestling.
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) to win the Impact World Tag Team Championships after Page hits Ortiz in the head with one of the tag team title belts from the outside of the ring.
In footage from earlier today, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Rob Van Dam. RVD says he feels pretty good about his match, and says that a match between him and Sami Callihan is a match that everyone has been looking forward to, including Callihan. RVD admits that Callihan has helped hold things down while he has been gone, but he is back, and credit for any success now has to go to him.
Rob Van Dam beats Sami Callihan. During the match, Dave Crist grabs RVD's leg to allow Callihan to hit the Death Valley Driver, but RVD kicks out. Jake Crist shows up and gives Callihan a steel chair, but Tessa Blanchard shows up and attacks Jake. RVD hits the Van Daminator twice after Callihan turns around, then hits a Five Star Frog Splash with the chair on top of Callihan for the win.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 5, 2019
Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Dana Brooke beats Sarah Logan.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Dana Brooke beats Sarah Logan.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 5, 2018
Fenix beats Rich Swann. After the match, oVe (Dave and Jake Crist) rush into the ring and attack Fenix in an attemp to remove his mask and send a message to Pentagon Jr., but Pentagon Jr. shows up and clears oVe out of the ring. Afterwards, Pentagon Jr. kicks Fenix in the groin and hits him with the Fire Thunder Piledriver before revealing that it is really Callihan under the mask. oVe tries to unmask Fenix, and Rich Swann tries to stop them only to be laid out. As Callihan tries to rip Fenix's mask off, the real Pentagon Jr. - with his mask on - shows up and takes out oVe, forcing them to retreat.
Backstage, KM tells Fallah Bahh he screwed up and deserved the beating he got from Scott Steiner, but he is still dedicated to their team and he will prove it tonight.
Madison Rayne says she has faced nearly every Knockout to ever set foot in the Impact Zone, but she knows little about Su Yung. If she plans to step into darkness with Su Yung and her undead bridesmaids, there is nobody else she would rather have in her corner than Allie, who has walked through that darkness and came out through the other side. Allie says Rosemary told her not to let the darkness consume her, and she did. She danced with the devil and paid for it, but she does not regret it and she has learned that you need both light and darkness, good and evil. She tells Su Yung that instead of killing her, she brought another side of her to life.
Killer Kross beats Fallah Bahh with a rear chinlock in his Impact Wrestling debut, then continues to beat on Fallah Bahh. KM tries to fight Kross, but he also gets choked out. "The Canadian Destoyer" Petey Williams shows up and grabs a steel chair, but the strike to the back has absolutely no effect. Petey manages to get away with a chance shot to Kross' face.
Jimmy Jacobs says people around here think he is a bad guy, but he is a good because he tells the truth and has told everyone that Kongo Kong is the monster after he has taken out Abyss and Johnny Mundo, and says the real bad guy is "the Machine" Brian Cage. He says Cage perpetuates the lie that he is "the machine," as he showed a range of emotions after he lost to "Reborn" Matt Sydal and felt pain at the hands of Kongo Kong. He says that Cage is a man, and says Cage will be victimized and brutalized tonight.
This week's classic Slammiversary moment is Sting vs. Rob Van Dam for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Slammiversary VIII.
Backstage, Gama Singh tells The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raji and Gursinder Singh) that is not easy to win the world, and that with his guidance, he will take them to the guidance. He then tells them that they must be obedient and must pay attention if they are to run Impact Wrestling, win the tag team titles and bring pride to the people of India by any means necessary.
A new Knockout is coming soon to Impact Wrestling!
Allie and Madison Rayne beat Su Yung and The Undead Maid of Honor. During the match, the undead bridesmaids try to get involved, and when Su Yung goes for the Panic Switch, Rayne's legs inadvertently hit the referee. Rayne hits Cross Rayne, then Tessa Blanchard shows up as the ref is still blinded to attack Rayne from behind. Allie gets in the ring and takes care of Tessa Blanchard, and Rayne hits The Undead Maid of Honor with Cross Rayne to win.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana, Ortiz and King are playing dominoes. Santana asks King to go easy on Konnan, as they got him and Ortiz off the street. King says he should heave beaten Konnan like he didn't even know him for how Konnan repaid him. King also says that his loyalty got him nowhere, and dares Konnan to produce proof that he took him out. He says that there are snakes everywhere and to keep your grass cut, and while he never intended to take Konnan's spot, sometimes these things happen. He says that if Konnan has proof, he wants to see it.
We see Gama Singh disciplining The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Garsinder Singh).
We hear from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan). Callihan is wearing Pentagon Jr.'s mask, but not for long, and says it smells like "so much bullshit" as he takes it off. He tells Pentagon Jr. that he could have stayed out of their business until Slammiversary, but he had to go out and save Fenix and Rich Swann, ruining everything. Next week, there will be a six-man tag match, and they will be lucky if they do not take Pentagon Jr. and Fenix's masks as well as Rich Swann's entire face. He then says he will take everything from Pentagon Jr. at Slammiversary.
We see a video package of Austin Aries' journey to Slammiversary XVI.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Konnan is on the phone with somebody, saying he will expose King for the fraud that he is. When that happens, the war games will begin.
We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says he has tried so hard and has not yet succeeded at a lot of things. He has learned from those failures, as he had guys like Terry Funk, Mick Foley and Paul Heyman. He says Eddie Edwards has it all and is throwing his career way on an obsession over Sami Callihan. He doesn't wanted to come home to a busted-up face, and he has never turned his back on or betrayed anybody. He also says he carries a lot of baggage, but he just wants to give everything for the business and help others get to the next level because there were men and women who opened the doors for him. He tells Eddie to get a grip on reality, and that if Eddie has an obsession with Callihan, then he has an obsession with Eddie, because nobody busts his forehead open on his own show.
Eddie Edwards vs. Tommy Dreamer in a House of Hardcore Rules Match is now official for Slammiversary XVI.
Next week: DeAngelo Williams will have an update on Moose!
Katarina beats Rebel.
Backstage, Grado congratulates Katarina on her victory tonight, and Katarina surprises Grado with Joe Hendry, who announces that he is now in Impact Wrestling.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Kongo Kong.
Konnan shows up and calls King out so they can clear the air. King shows up with Santana and Ortiz, and Konnan says he is not so mad about King putting a hit on him, and that what really pisses him off is that this all happened after everything he did for him. King asks Konnan where his proof is. Konnan says that the phone calls to him from the hospital never happened, and after calling King "a walking, talking glory hole," he says that the more things change, the more things stay the same, and King was a "punk-ass bitch" then and a punk-ass bitch now. King then admits that he put the hit on Konnan, much to the surprise of Santana and Ortiz, because Konnan is the past and he is the future. He tells Konnan that he does not need his help anymore, and that he should walk out in the sunset before he gets put out of his misery out back like Ol' Yeller. King says he did what he had to do for the group, and thanks to him, the tag titles came back and the money came up. He tells Santana and Ortiz that Konnan is the past and that he is the future, but Santana and Ortiz flip him off. Konnan tells King that he didn't get the job done, but King asks "Did I...or didn't I?" All of a sudden, Homicide and Hernandez - two of the original members of LAX - attack Santana and Ortiz from behind while King chokes Konnan out with the Puerto Rican flag. Members of security try to get involved, but Hernandez lays them out. The Mexican and Puerto Rican flags as well as an LAX shirt are all draped on top of Konnan, Santana and Ortiz, and King tells them that when you come at the King, you'd best not miss. He then proclaims that he, Hernandez and Homicide are LAX.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Here are the top five most devastating maneuvers from tonight's show!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 5, 2017
SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain) beat Kassius Ohno and Hideo Itami after miscommunication between Ohno and Itami and smart tag team wrestling from SAnitY.
Ember Moon is training and getting ready for Asuka. Ruby Riot interrupts, saying she's next in line, telling Ember Moon she had her chance and that Nikki Cross had her chance, too. Ember Moon says the end result is Asuka, but if anyone wants to step into her warpath, she'll gladly take them on.
Drew McIntyre says tonight's NXT title match will be excellent. Soon, he will have one of his own. When one looks back at past NXT champs, they were the men who led the way. McIntyre wants to be one of those men. McIntyre does not care who he has to get through, as all roads lead to the same destination: him as NXT Champion.
Johnny Gargano will return to NXT for the first time since NXT TakeOver: Chicago next week.
We see footage from earlier today where Kayla Braxton interviews Billie Kay and Peyton Royce. Peyton says she and Billie feel disrespected as Peyton was the only one to celebrate Billie's birthday. Meanwhile, Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen arguing with a woman in the background as Billie Kay demands cake. Almas declines to tell Braxton who the mystery girl is, or why he is arguing with her.
We see highlights from Aliyah vs. Bianca BelAir in a Mae Young Classic qualifier.
Kayla Braxton interviews Roderick Strong. He has only one thing on his mind: victory.
Kayla Braxton interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says Strong has been living a fairy tale for the last several weeks, and tonight, he stands across the ring from reality, and that reality is simply glorious.
Bobby Roode retains the NXT Championship against Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong almost wins the match on a backbreaker, but Roode places his foot on the bottom rope, and the match continues. After a Glorious DDT on the outside in front of Roderick Strong's mother and wife in the front row and another Glorious DDT in the ring, Roode retains the title. Roddy hugs his wife and mother after the match.
Ember Moon is training and getting ready for Asuka. Ruby Riot interrupts, saying she's next in line, telling Ember Moon she had her chance and that Nikki Cross had her chance, too. Ember Moon says the end result is Asuka, but if anyone wants to step into her warpath, she'll gladly take them on.
Drew McIntyre says tonight's NXT title match will be excellent. Soon, he will have one of his own. When one looks back at past NXT champs, they were the men who led the way. McIntyre wants to be one of those men. McIntyre does not care who he has to get through, as all roads lead to the same destination: him as NXT Champion.
Johnny Gargano will return to NXT for the first time since NXT TakeOver: Chicago next week.
We see footage from earlier today where Kayla Braxton interviews Billie Kay and Peyton Royce. Peyton says she and Billie feel disrespected as Peyton was the only one to celebrate Billie's birthday. Meanwhile, Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen arguing with a woman in the background as Billie Kay demands cake. Almas declines to tell Braxton who the mystery girl is, or why he is arguing with her.
We see highlights from Aliyah vs. Bianca BelAir in a Mae Young Classic qualifier.
Kayla Braxton interviews Roderick Strong. He has only one thing on his mind: victory.
Kayla Braxton interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says Strong has been living a fairy tale for the last several weeks, and tonight, he stands across the ring from reality, and that reality is simply glorious.
Bobby Roode retains the NXT Championship against Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong almost wins the match on a backbreaker, but Roode places his foot on the bottom rope, and the match continues. After a Glorious DDT on the outside in front of Roderick Strong's mother and wife in the front row and another Glorious DDT in the ring, Roode retains the title. Roddy hugs his wife and mother after the match.
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