Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Ricky Saints beats The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) in a Vanity Project Gauntlet Match to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship at The Great American Bash. After the match, Ricky Saints tells "All Ego" Ethan Page that he will dog walk him all over Atlanta, Georgia in an Anything Goes Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria talk about their Evolution plans when Lainey Reid butts in. Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice confront Lainey for butting in, saying Lainey should be worried about her match with her tonight.
In footage from earlier today, Jordynne Grace trains for her match when Blake Monroe calls her with her own idea of a workout: Jordynne Grace looking glamorous. Jordynne Grace takes the ride provided by Blake Monroe and does not believe what she sees when she is dropped off.
Charlie Dempsey beats Tavion Heights after Wren Sinclair throws in the towel. (Had Tavion Heights won, he would have left Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair in No Quarter Catch Crew.)
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger get themselves ready for their match when Je'Von Evans shows up and tells Hank and Tank will get their lick back. Suddenly, Je'Von is attacked by Jasper Troy, and Hank and Tank have to hold Jasper back.
Mike Santana and Joe Hendry beat The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) despite Trick Williams attacking Joe Hendry on the outside as Wes Lee distracts the referee. After the match, Trick Williams attacks Santana, but Hendry makes the save. This only leads to the numbers game taking over and Trick Williams hitting Hendry with the Trick Shot.
The Great Muta, Naomi Marufuji, Ulka Sasaki, Iyo Sky and Kaito Kiyomiya send words of encouragement to Yoshiki Inamura before his NXT Championship match.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who make it clear that they will attack anyone anywhere and that they will see TNA again soon. They also look forward to the NXT tag team title match tonight.
Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura head to the ring, followed by Oba Femi. Inamura says Oba Femi will be his greatest challenge, but he is ready. He says that fans, friends and family support him, and now he must make them proud. He says that he will fight with honor at The Great American Bash and become the new NXT Champion. Oba Femi says that fans, friends and family will be the ones picking up the pieces and asks if Inamura can lose with honor, as the truth will prevail and Inamura will not take his title from him. Josh Briggs reminds Oba Femi that Inamura beat Jasper Troy more easily than Oba did and that he will beat Oba. He also says that while Inamura is a man of honor, he is a man of mayhem, and he will make sure Inamura leaves as champion, as this is their only chance. Oba tells Briggs this is not his fight, and wants Briggs out of his face. Briggs and Oba brawl, and while Oba sends Briggs out of the ring, Inamura slams Oba Femi with the greatest of ease before officials arrive.
Jordynne Grace meets Blake Monroe in a nail salon and reluctantly goes along with the idea. She ends up enjoying it and bonding with Blake Monroe after a while.
Kelani Jordan beats Lainey Reid. After the match, Thea Hail shows up and brawls with Lainey Reid, and their brawl quickly goes to the back.
Backstage, Jasper Troy attacks Je'Von Evans againk, this time in the trainer's room.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo, Luca Crusifino and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo meet near a table. Arianna Rizzo tells them all to sit down, then says they have all lost focus after creating a legacy as a family. Arianna says that they destroyed that legacy before bringing up one last piece of family business. She brings up everyone's doubts, then says she has talked to General Manager Ava and gave them a Triple Threat Match as well as their final battle. D'Angelo, Crusifino and Stacks argue, then D'Angelo says that whatever will be, will be. Things come to a head when all three men stand up at the same time.
Jasper Troy is suddenly in the ring, demanding that the NXT Championship match be a Triple Threat Match. Je'Von Evans shows up surrounded by security, but that does not stop him from taking Jasper Troy out.
Tatum Paxley joins The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) backstage. Niko Vance says he took down Hank Walker and Tank Ledger and can do it again, then The Culling focus on championship gold.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after Sol Ruca and Zaria brawl with Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley.
Backstage, Kale Dixon has a panic attack, and Andre Chase has to talk him through it.
General Manager Ava is behind a podium in the ring. She talks about the first Evolution show, then mentions the match on the card that NXT's women's division are a part of, including the Evolution Battle Royal. She announces that Jaida Parker, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley will represent NXT in the battle royal, but it is not long before The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up. She mentions that Ava talks about everyone else when her match will be the highlight of Evolution, then says that when you talk about the women's division, you talk about her. Jordynne Grace shows up and says that the women who paved the way, not Jacy Jayne, that make Evolution special, and that she will steer NXT into the future when she beats Jacy. Lash Legend shows up and says she will win the Evolution Battle Royal, then Stephanie Vaquer suddenly shows up and says Jordynne will win the NXT Women's Championship like she will win the battle royal. Maxxine Dupri and Natalya show up and says that not only is Natalya part of history, and she and Natalya agree that they will be the last two women in the battle royal. Jaida Parker shows up in the crowd and says that while the women's division is stacked, she will enter the battle royal and be on point. Giulia also shows up as Jaida Parker is speaking, and she jumps in as all of the women start brawling. Officials rush into the ring to restore order as Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley watch from the ramp.
CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. CM Punk congratulates John Cena on his retirement and thanks him for all he has done as he says that he would like one more match, then addresses Drew McIntyre. Punk mentions that McIntyre got himself suspended during the Money In The Bank post-show after shoving referees down and hitting General Manager Adam Pearce in the face with a back elbow, which caused Wade Barrett to hold McIntyre back. He says he has been trying to get his hands on McIntyre for months and teach him that there are consequences for actions and that he should not be shocked that he brought the fight back to him, and says McIntyre blew it again because he is the consequences to all his actions. He also says that McIntyre will not be champion again for as long as there is air in his lungs, and says that what he did to McInytre is nothing. He also says that he was fined $25,000 for his own actions while McIntyre got fined double that, then asks General Manager Adam Pearce to lift McIntyre's suspension, as even the fans want to see him beat McIntyre up. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up instead, and dares CM Punk, who is sitting on the commentary table at this point, to come to the ring. Punk tells Rollins to watch what he says and not speak disrespectfully, and Rollins wants to know why "actions have consequences" apply to everyone in his life but himself, as he did the one thing he told Punk not to do when he came back: stick his nose in his business. Punk says that he was taking care of his own business, and while it may not mean nothing to him, but Drew McIntyre is walking around with his bracelet that reminds him of his family and he wants his pound of flesh. He says that what he was doing was personal and that he has no quarrel with Rollins, then apologizes, saying he did not mean to screw anything for him and he is snowblind with rage. Rollins says Punk always has an excuse, and just gaslights and acts like everything is his fault as Punk says he always has an answer, and Rollins calls Punk "the dumbest smart dude" he has ever met in his life. He says that Punk has yet to realize that the world does not revolve around him, and says he can be a selfish bastard and burn bridges everywhere else. He says he was willing to let the selfishness slide until Saturday, for he would be World Heavyweight Champion if it were not for him. Rollins says he is out of shots at the title and that Punk cost him the title, and now it is his turn to take from Punk. He says that if Punk doesn't care about causing collateral damage just to get to McIntyre, then he will snap his arm and put him back on the shelf.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that he does not want to tag with Liv Morgan, despite Liv Morgan wanting the match. Adam Pearce mentions Dominik interfering in the last three Women's World title matches and tells him he is in the match, then leaves. Liv Morgan shows up and says that she made the match to make it up for him, and Dominick reluctantly reneges.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Chad Gable as the lights go out to signal the appearance of the Wyatts (also known as the Wyatt Sicks). After Jey hits Gable with the Spear, he Yeets and runs, leaving Gable alone in the ring as fog appears around the ring. "Abbie" shows up directly in front of Gable outside of the ring, and Gable runs down the ramp to the back. We then notice that "Abbie" has another package, which she hands to Pat McAfee.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sheamus. After they both acknowledge what has just happened, Sheamus says it takes a long time to understand the business and put on banger after banger before "Big" Bronson Reed shows up. Bronson says everyone should be talking about him, as he has the match tonight and he is the future, while Sheamus is stuck in the past talking about his fifteenth anniversary. Sheamus says Bronson should know that interrupting him leads to an in-ring match. Bronson says he will fight him any time, just not tonight, and that Sheamus will see what he does to Pete Dunne.
Pat McAfee opens the package from earlier, which contains another VHS cassette. The cassette is taken to the production truck.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Pete Dunne. After the match, Bronson is about to hit Dunne with another Tsunami when Sheamus shows up and brawls with Bronson, and Pete Dunne helps Sheamus set up the Brogue Kick. Sheamus embrace Dunne, but Dunne pushes him away and leaves.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins meets with Damian Priest alone to talk business. Priest tells Finn Balor, JD McDonagh and Carlito to head out and take care of business tonight. Rollins says it is better to be lucky than good, and Rollins says that Priest was both, and that he also kept his word. Since Priest kept his word, he will keep his. Rollins says he will not challenge him for the World Heavyweight title again for as long as he is champion, but if Priest wants to keep the World Heavyweight Championship, he must be better at SummerSlam. Priest says he kept his word, and says that since Rollins is willing to keep is, he is willing to go to war with him again; all he has to do is name the time and place. Both men shake hands, then Priest gets a phone call.
Three-time Grammy Award winner Zac Brown is seen in the crowd.
Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami says Bron Breakker brought everything he had, but he walked in thinking Sami was the underdog in their match and that he is no underdog anymore, as he is a champion. He says that Bron Breakker found out it is one thing to knock him down and that it is another to keep him down, then Bron Breakker shows up. Bron stare at Sami both silently and menacingly before saying he is here to look Sami in the eye and say he is the only man to beat him, and says there is no reason for him to get a rematch. He then Spears Sami from out of nowhere, even knocking him out of one of his shoes in the process, and referees and officials have to keep Bron away from Sami. Bron then manages to sneak off near the ramp and hit Sami with another Spear. Ilja Dragunov tries - and fails, thanks to security and officials - to get his hands on Bron Breakker before running up to Sami Zayn to check on him.
Backstage, as Sami Zayn is checked on in the trainer's room, Ilja Dragunov wants Bron Breakker. General Manager Adam Pearce tells Dragunov he has Bron tonight.
Before the next match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) and Carlito launch a pre-bell attack on The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), then Braun Strowman shows up and chases The Judgment Day and Carlito around. This leads to Finn Balor and JD McDonagh getting stereo Attitude Adjustments from The Miz and R-Truth before the bell rings.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) and Carlito beat The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) and Braun Strowman in a six-man tag match after Finn Balor hits R-Truth with the Coup de Grace as R-Truth showboats.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with CM Punk. Pearce says he will set up a meeting with Drew McIntyre to see if McIntyre is willing to have a match with Punk, but warns Punk that if he does not stay home and let him deal with McIntyre, the match is off. Punk agrees. Backstge, Liv Morgan says that she and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio should work on double-team moves and get on the same page if Dominik wants to beat Rey Mysterio. Liv Morgan tries to stretch Dominik's leg when Carlito and the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, JD McDonagh) show up. Liv then leaves. Priest says Dominik should have dealt with Liv Morgan and that this is not hard, and Dominik says he will deal with Liv. Priest then says he has some news he is keeping to himself and will not mention until later.
We see the contents of the VHS cassette. Bo Dallas talks about his family, who says that he took those that no one wanted - the discarded, the forgotten - and gave them a purpose. He says that they are so happy that they were remembered, as being a glutton for punishment does not make abandonment hurt any less. We see images of Joe Gacy and Erick Rowan as Bo Dallas says the captives should be set free so that they need no master. When he asked if The Wyatt Sicks are though of as sick, a voice say "Yes, we do." Bo Dallas then says "Sick is what we shall be."
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with General Manager Adam Pearce regarding the Wyatt Sicks, saying they are talking about him, but Pearce asks Gable if he has ever thought about why they are going after him. Gable says he will take care of everything his way, but he demands an apology from everyone as well as a vacation afterwards. After Gable leaves, Pearce opens his office door to find Bo Dallas.
We hear from Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane). Iyo Sky says Damage CTRL has lost control and must change. Dakota Kai says they are world-class talent and should not be pushed to the side, but tonight, that changes when they push back and show what they are capable of. Kairi Sane says change brings destruction of what was, and that tonight, they will clip Lyra Valkyria's wings and dance on Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. Iyo says they have lost control, but tonight, they take it back.
Ilja Dragunov beats Bron Breakker by disqualification after Bron throws a chair from the timekeeper's area at Dragunov. After the match, Bron attacks Dragunov some more, but Sami Zayn runs into the ring and attacks Bron before checking on Dragunov. Bron drags Sami out of the ring and throw shim around on the outside, then Dragunov and Bron brawl.
We here from Damian Priest, who says that he did not ask for Drew McIntyre and CM Punk to get involved at Money In The Bank. He asks what kind of champion has had controversy in their reign, then says there is not one. He says he walked into Money In The Bank as champion and walked out as champion, and now he looks to SummerSlam and Gunther. He looks forward to the challenge, not from Gunther, but for himself, as he wants to walk in and out as champ. He says Gunther can step up to him next week, and when all is said and done, he will go down like the rest.
It is announced that last Monday, Kofi Kingston has suffered a strain in his shoulder. We then hear from The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering). Karrion Kross says Kofi Kingston will not be playing the accordion, then says that the old guard is the enemy and will make way for the new. He says that Xavier Woods defeated him while Kofi Kingston could not, then says Woods can make his own legacy or end up in the hospital with Kofi. Kross says The New Day (Kofi and Woods) is dead and that Woods is the last to realize it.
Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane) beat Lyra Valkyria, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter in a six-woman tag match. After the match, Damage CTRL is attacked by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Shayna Baszler and - amazingly - Sonya Deville. Zoey tells Iyo that she cost her everything at Money In The Bank before Iyo is laid out.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Zelina Vega and Rey Mysterio. Zelina says that if it were not for "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, she would be a champion, and that both Liv Morgan and Dominik know that. She says they are a hot mess and will be more of a mess after tonight. Rey says teaming with Zelina will be a pleasure and that they will show Liv and Dominik up tonight when they end this story.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark and Sonya Deville. Shayna says they are the ones who run the women's division. Zoey says they are done waiting and have been screwed twice by people who cannot lace their boots. Sonya says she has been helping them to see their full potential as the killers they can be, and that Damage CTRL is the start. She says that they are here and that there is nothing anyone can do. The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) show up and says that as long as they are tag team champions, they run the division.
We hear from Gunther, who says that there is a reason why he is feared, as he has learned that all that matters in life is winning. He says that WWE lacked a powerful figure and had no choice but to call his name, and that WWE needed him, not the other way around. He says that he embraced NXT UK as his battleground, and saw nothing but children chasing their fantasies. It was then that he realized that he enjoyed making people miserable as he restored honor and prestige to professional wrestling, which he says is on the line at SummerSlam.
Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio beat The Latino World Order (Zelina Vega and Rey Mysterio) after Liv Morgan trips Rey Mysterio off the top turnbuckle and onto the top rope, allowing Dominik to hit the top rope splash and finally get a win against his father. At one point in the match, Rey trips Dominik, which sends him flying head-first into Liv's crotch as Liv lies prone in the corner, much to Liv's delight. After the match, Liv celebrates with Dominik, first with the both of them hugging each other as they caught in the moment, then with Liv jumping on top of Dominik, putting him in yet another compromising position, then Rhea Ripley suddenly returns. Liv hightails it out of there through the crowd, then Rhea gets in the ring and tells Dom "Mami's back." Dom tries to hug Rhea, but Rhea is having none of it.
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We hear from "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Samoa Joe and CM Punk prior to their Owen Hart Tournament matches tonight. CM Punk says that he and Samoa Joe have history, and that history will be detailed when he heads to the ring right now.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that he and Samoa Joe has history and that it feels like the end of the tournament, but he says that if saw it that way, he would see through the rest of his potential opponents. Punk states that tonight, history will be made and time will stand still. He says it has been eighteen years since he has last wrestled Samoa Joe and that he has had scars and loose teeth because of him, and says that if there is one name that should be chanted tonight, it is Owen Hart's. The crowd chants for Owen, and Punk says that if it were not for Owen, the locker room would be mostly empty right and he may not even be a wrestler right now, and that most everyone would not be here right now if it were not for Owen. Punk then says that while this is hockey country, he is not a superstitious man, and that he will touch the Owen Hart Tournament trophy not because he deserves it, but because he has earned it.. He says that he cannot promise a victory because he has never beaten Samoa Joe and some people say he never will, but he believes, and tonight, win, lose or draw, he will pull his heart out until there is nothing left to give and he will leave everything in the ring for himself, the fans and Owen Hart.
We see a video package chronicling the history between CM Punk and Samoa Joe.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Powerhouse Hobbs to advance in the men's Owen Hart Tournament. During the match, QT Marshall inadvertently distracts the referee so much that he costs Hobbs the pinfall victory, and when Hobbs confronts Marshall for it, Starks hits Hobbs with the Spear to get the win. After the match, Marshall tries to apologize to Hobbs, but Hobbs shoves him with authority. Aaron Solo stands between them, but Hobbs hits him with a spinebuster. Harley Cameron then gets between Hobbs and Marshall, and Hobbs ultimately leaves the ring.
We hear from Miro. He says many men have lost themselves after a deal with the devil, but only one man has found himself. He says he is ready to hurt people in ways nobody can hurt him, and that nobody can hurt the man who has nothing left to love or covet. He says he cannot be dissuaded from his goal, and that he must walk the righetous path. Miro says he senses a big battle coming, and that it is the one we have all been waiting for.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Willow Nightingale. Athena suddenly sohws up and says Willow Nightingale ruined her Collision debut and questions the legitimacy of Willow's injury, then states that she is delaying their match so she does not want to lose another match to her after losing the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship to Giulia. Willow says she will put her smile back on and prepare for this coming Friday, and after that, she will take another stab at the ROH Women's World Champonship. Athena says Willow cannot get cleared tonight and that she is not going to get cleared next Friday, much less beat her.
We see a video package for the upcoming Blood & Guts Match in two weeks.
Julia Hart beats Bambi Hall with Hartless.
We hear from Malakai Black, who says that the difference between himself and Andrade el Idolo as is that Andrade was not who he was until he lost his mask, while he has to hide in plain sight. He then says that Andrade has let his new mask control who he was and let it become the reason for his success, yet when he took it off, he had more strength than he was wearing it. He says that Andrade will not let go of the mask and that he will teach him, that they will cut that last vein into the heart of lies that Andrade has created for himself, and that the world will truly know how great he is like he does.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Andrade el Idolo, who says that he is a businessman and that he does not hide behind his mask, and that he is not a coward like Malakai Black. He says that his mask is everything to him and is about his family, his country and his people, and when he has his mask on, he is all business, but when it is off, it is time to fight and win.
Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
We see a video package for Shawn Spears vs. Luchasaurus for the TNT Championship next week at Battle of the Belts VII.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) suddenly show up, and Jay White say they have a case to call themselves the best tag team in the world after beating the best in the world, and challenges them to a two-out-of-three falls match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships next week. Dax Harwood accepts the challenge.
Scorpio Sky beats Action Andretti, then helps Andretti up after the match.
CM Punk beats Samoa Joe to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after ducking out of the rear naked choke and rolling Samoa Joe up with a Victory Roll. After the match, CM Punk and Samoa Joe shake hands, then Joe puts Punk in the rear naked choke. When Joe grabs a chair, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) run into the ring, and Joe leaves. "Absolute" Ricky Starks then shows up and watches from the stage, then leaves.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says that there has always been a target on his back and that he does not run from anybody. Brett then says that whether it is Danny Limelight, Lance Archer or anyone else in the United Wrestling Network, Memphis Wrestling is his house and it is going to stay that way.
We hear from King Cobra, who says he is tired of seeing The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) lie and cheat and that he will be the special guest enforcer for the main event today. He also warns Big Red that if he gets in the ring, he will take care of him personally.
Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Ray Sanders says that they have a target on their back, but they do not appreciate what The O'Neal Brothers did to them last week. Derrick King says he does not know who The O'Neill Brothers are, but as he says that everyone wants to be the tag team champions and that they will take on them or any team at any time, The O'Neal Brothers show up, brawl with Ray Ray and Derrick and ultimately lay them out.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Pope" Elijah Burke at the announce desk. The Pope says he has travelled some lonely roads, rough roads and even dusty roads, but when the road leads to Memphis, it is "all good, all day long." He says that when he is in the building, it is for a reason, and that he understands that there is a group of guys running roughshod in Memphis Wrestling known as The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Sister Jennifer, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt). The Righteous Path soon show up, then "Reverend" Ash Taylor says it is their time and that The Pope is trying to desecreate their house and take their flock. He says that he knows what The Pope does, but he is a generous man, and he will give him one chance to make the decision to join The Righteous Path. "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt pushes a pamphlet, then The Pope notes that "Reverend" Ash Taylor has failed to introduce himself and asks the fans who "Reverend" Ash Taylor is, which leads to a "Reverend Ash-Hole" chant. The Pope then reads the pamphlet before tearing it up, and "Reverend" Ash Taylor tells Sister Jennifer to get in the ring and show what happens to people who cross them.
"The Pope" Elijah Burke guests on commentary for the next match.
Diana Taylor beats Sister Jennifer after "The Pope" Elijah Burke stops the rest of The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) from interfering.
Big John Dalton beats Storybook Prince Gaston. As per pre-match stipulation, Big John Dalton will face Matt Williams on July 13th at Ingomar High School in New Albany, Mississippi. During the match, Storybook Prince Gaston gets so confused that he accidentally pins the referee with a schoolkid pin (which obviously does not win him the match). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton, who thanks the fans before saying he will have to turn it up against Matt Williams, and he wants his match with Williams to be a no-rules match so he can prove that he is Big John Dalton.
We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock issues a challenge to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for bragging about how he beat Van Viciouss on Beale Street, and says that Van Viciouss slipped and fell in what were unsafe working conditions before the fans attacked him. He says that Brett Michaels will pay and that Van Viciouss will teach him a lesson at Ingomar.
We see footage of "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane taking on three men at once in a training ring. When one of them punches him, Austin Lane takes offense to it and beats the guy down, and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane takes care of the other two guys.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan congratulates Cassandra Golden on becoming #1 contender to the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship, but is reminded of her loss due to the betrayal from "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx during her #1 contendership match. She says that she needs this shot more than Cassandra Golden does, even as Cassandra Golden says she must right this wrong, and that she lost everything after Nyxx betrayed her. Cassandra then says that they will have to see, and "may the best woman win."
The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Cordale Roberts) vs. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl to the back. After the brawl goes to the back, Big Red calls out King Cobra, who has accompanied Mike Anthony and K-Toomer to the ring for this match. As King Cobra takes care of Big Red personally, Justin Case gets in the ring, and Big Red lays him out with a Kendo stick. Justin Case and Big Red then flee when K-Toomer and Mike Anthony get back int he ring.
Backstage, Athena and Kris Statlander call Jade Cargill a coward who is afraid of losing the TBS Championship and afraid of real competition, and say they are not going anywhere until they get an opportunity at the TBS Championship.
We see a video package of Hook.
Gates of Agony (Kaun and Toa) beat Lee Moriarty and Jonathan Gresham after Gresham turns on Lee Moriarty to join Tully Blanchard.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that he is going to make The Jericho Appreciation Society pay for what they did to Ruby Soho and the rest of his friends, then says it is not just about him anymore and that he wants to taste Chris Jericho's blood. He says that he wants barbed wire everywhere and that every drop of blood that comes out of Jericho will represent a sin and the last drop before Jericho passes out will be for Ruby Soho.
Mercedes Martinez and Serena Deeb beat Kayla Sparks and Christina Marie with a Serenity Lock from Deeb to Marie. After the match, Martinez makes Serena let go of the hold. Serena Deeb repons by clotheslining Mercedes Martinez and putting her in the Serenity Lock.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jonathan Gresham and Tully Blanchard. Gresham says that he is the foundation of Ring of Honor, but he has been at home until Tully Blanchard gave him a call. Blanchard says he does not know if there is enough of Lee Moriarty to face Gresham next week for the ROH Pure Championship, then says Tully Blanchard Enterprises is alive and well.
Backstage, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Orange Cassidy. "Smart" Mark Sterling mentions his petition to remove Swerve Strickland from AEW and how Orange will sign if he loses. Danhausen shows up as Orange's lawyer and Orange says he does not care about the position, then Nese says the problem is that Orange does not take anything seriously and that not signing the petition is the most serious mistake of his life.
Orange Cassidy beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese after Danhausen stops "Smart" Mark Sterling from hitting Orange with a clipboard before cursing Nese from the ring apron.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid (formerly known as Quinn McKay in Ring of Honor) interviews Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. Malik says that they are not only excited for the main event, but for the opportunity to face two of the strongest guys in NXT. Enofe say they may be some of the strongest, but he and Malik are two of the most talented and charismatic guys in NXT and that their opponents do not have unity, teamwork or chemistry, and that he and Malik will walk out victorious.
Yulisa Leon beats Arianna Grace.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Damaris Griffin and Bryson Montana. During the match, Quincy Elliott shows up, and this distracts Bryson Montana as Damaris Griffin tries titag him in. This allows Malik and Enofe to double-team Griffin and get the win.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. All of a sudden, Austin Theory shows up before the show cuts to a commercial. After the commercial break, Roman, Heyman and The Usos still stand in the ring. Roman says that life is good and that as long as God wakes him up, he can handle anything. Roman goes on about his day and talks about how it is a privilege The Usos and Paul Heyman, the latter of whom looks concerned, and Roman tells Heyman not to be concerned and tells him to put out his hand. Roman puts a microphone in that hand and tells Heyman to say what is wrong, and Heyman says that while he loves Roman and The Usos, they have a problem and its name is Brock Lesnar. Heyman says that while Roman is one of the most dominant champions of the last 35 years, Lesnar still has one last match against Roman, and when Lesnar is cornered, he is at his most dangerous. Heyman says that Brock has done things he was not expected to do, then says that Roman will have to "go savage" and smash Lesnar, as pinning him is one thing yet putting him down for ten seconds is completely different. As Heyman tells Roman that he will have to put on the best performance of his life, Austin Theory shows up and takes a lap around the ring with the Money In The Bank briefcase in his hands.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) quickly beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky. fter the match, The Viking Raiders get the quick win, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up. Kofi admits that The Viking Raiders kicked their butts but did not finish the job. Xavier Woods then produces "officially sanctioned" ass beating tickets - figuratively and literally - then brawl with The Viking Raiders in the ring. The Viking Raiders soon come out on top in this brawl.
It is announced that seconds after Money In The Bank went off the air, Pat McAfee was attacked by Happy Corbin, who told McAfee that his challenge was accepted. McAfee vs. Corbin is now official for SummerSlam. Afterwards, Happy Corbin suddenly guests on commentary for the next match.
Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser head to the ring. Kaiser says there is no competitor worth facing Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship and that the both of them feel none of the fans are worthy of watching Gunther compete tonight. Kaiser then says it is customary of former Intercontinental Champions "of less ilk" to defend the title against anyone in an open challenge, and Gunther says that any champion who defends his title against an opponent he knows is a fool. As Gunther says that he is not planning on becoming a fighting champion, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Happy Corbin mocks Pat McAfee's mannerisms of rocking out to Nakamura's theme on the announce table, and Corey Graves joins in. Nakamura tells Gunther to keep the title warm for him, then challenges Kaiser to a match right now.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther commands Kaiser to stand up, then chops him in the chest, doing this three times.
Michael Cole interviews Liv Morgan in the ring. Liv says that her SmackDown Women's Championship cash-in is the culmination of blood, sweat and tears and that she will work ten times harder to keep it, as nobody wants this more than she does. She says that being champion means everything to her and that she has dreamed about this her whole life, and even though she felt at times that she would not get there, she is here, and says to never give up. Suddenly, Natalya shows up and wishes that Liv could shut up, and says Liv is only champion because of her and that her Cinderella story will come to an end, as she could not beat "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey fresh, and that Ronda lost the title because she injured her. Natalya brags about how she enjoyed injuring Ronda, then Ronda shows up and tells Liv to enjoy the honeymoon phase while she can, as defending the title is harder than challenging for it. As for Natalya, Ronda asks the fans if they want to see her beat Natalya up again. Natalya attacks Ronda, then Liv beats Natalya up and throws her out of the ring.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Natlaya with an ankle lock.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says Clash at the Castle will be huge and that he will be coming for the Universal Championship, but tonight, he will kick Sheamus' head in with a Claymore even if Ridge Holland and Butch are with him.
Max Dupri shows up on the stage, which is now a runway for Maximum Male Models. Dupri says that Maximum Male Models' debut was not only a success, but a viral sensation, then presents the Maximum Male Models 2022 Tennis Collection. Mace shows up and poses in a blue shirt, white short shorts, a white shirt tied around his neck and a white tennis cap. Dupri then introduces Mansoor, who wears a get-up similar to Mace's. Much like Mace, he also posses with a tennis racket.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory, who says that he would love to cash in on Brock Lesnar after how he treated him, but he might cash in on Roman Reigns after seeing how arrogant he was up close. He also says that he is glad he is not liked and that people are looking to see Brock or Roman get knocked off their perch, and while Brock and Roman will beat each other up all over the arena, he is looking for a cash-in. Theory leaves, then Madcap Moss shows up and says he would love to shove the Money In The Bank briefcase in Theory's big mouth.
Before the next match, Lacey Evans arrives, does not get cheered, then leavs, then arrives again only to not get cheered, then leaves and re-appears a third time only to not get cheered, much to Aliyah's confusion. Lacey then says she wanted to take a minute to say how completely disgusted she is with the fans for their lukewarm reaction, as she poured her heart and soul out on live television to help others. She says it bothers others to look at a woman like her and see how weak they are, and says that they cannot go through half the struggles she has been through and be half the woman she is. Lacey says that wherever she shows up, she gets a standing ovation, then says the fans are so weighed down by their pulled pork and brisket that they cannot stand up and that they are "disgusted." She says she is an American hero who has sacrificed to protect people like the fans, and until she gets a better reception, the fans can go to Hell. Aliyah confronts Lacey, but Lacey hits Aliyah with a Woman's Right and leaves.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) quickly beat Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel). After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos in the ring. When Montez Ford's shoulder being up is brought up, Jey says they do not need to cheat to win, and Jimmy says that is on the referee, not them. When it is mentioned that their tag team title rematch will have a special guest referee, The Usos says that they do not mind as long as the referee can count to three and they are still "The Ones."
Before the next match, Sheamus reminds Drew McIntyre what is at stake - a championship match at Clash at the Castle - then starts coughing and says he cannot compete until he is tested for COVID and says Butch has been waiting to get his hands on McIntyre. Sheamus says he and Ridge Holland will be watching from ringside before he sics Butch on McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre beats Butch. After the match, Ridge Holland attacks McIntyre, but McIntyre lays him out. Sheamus tries to cheap shot McIntyre, but Drew draws his sword Angela and chops the top rope. Flames emanate from all four corners of the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Kenny Omega and Don Callis. Callis says that despite Sami Callihan's nature, tonight is a big night, and he hopes everyone will be here.
Jake Something beats Brian Myers. As per pre-match stipulation, Brian Myers must admit that Jake Something is a professional. After the match, Myers is about to say something when Sam Beale attacks Jake from behind. Matt Cardona shows up and makes the save for Jake, hitting Radio Silence on Beale as he forces Beale and Myers to retreat.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo, who says that she became a two-time Knockouts Champion without Kimber Lee and Susan's help and has not seen Kimber and Susan do anything like she has done while they were on her side. She then best the Knockouts Championship that she will do this without their help forever.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Sami Callihan, who says that Gia Miller has caught her in a good mood and that there are nine days left before Kenny Omega has to get in the ring with him. Suddenly, a sheriff's deputy shows up with an arrest warrant for assault and battery against Don Callis, and when Callihan puts his hands on the deputy, a whole slew of policemen swarm and arrest Callihan, taking him out of the arena.
Deonna Purrazzo beats Lady Frost with the Fujiwara Arm Bar. After the match, Deonna thanks Lady Frost for answering her open challenge before calling her another building block in the "Age of the Virtuosa." As she says she does not need to know her opponent and can beat anybody, Gail Kim shows up. After the commercial break, Deonna Purrazzo considers it an honor to be in the ring with her and considers her an influence on who she is, but tells her to show respect and not interrupt her. Gail Kim says that she respects her and has been seeing her from backstage since she showed up in Impact, then announces that at Slammiversary, she will defend the Knockouts Championship against a mystery opponent. She then tells Deonna to get prepared, because it will be the fight of her life and that her life will change that night.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Angelina Love vs. Mickie James for the TNA Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary 2011.
At Swinger's Palace, Chris Sabin shows up only to find out that Johnny Swinger its taking care of important secretive business. Suddenly, he is attacked by Moose as he talks to the Swingerellas, and Moose tells Sabin he has him at Slammiversary.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Bey, who says that he picked a side last week because he didn't like chances of winning the Impact X Division Championship with Shera and Madman Fulton around. Chris Bey says that he is on his own side and that everyone on it - who he is not friends with - just happened to be standing in it.
Before the next match, W. Morrissey accepts Eddie Edwards' challenge at Slammiversary, then says he will help Eddie prepare for his match by demonstrating exactly what will happen to him that night.
W. Morrissey beats Deontae Evans, Manny Smith and Jason Page in a 3-on-1 handicap match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis, who sayas that Sami Callihan assaulted him (without mentioning Callihan) and says that it will take him a while to process this, even though Callihan is a hazard to himself to others. Callis says he has a family and does not take this lightly, and says he has provided footage to the production truck at the advice of his counselors. We then see footage of Callihan punching him as Callis reasons with him, even though we never see Callihan's face, which is also covered by a mask. Scott D'Amore then shows up and says they can still have a contract signing in the ring later, even though Callis says that Callihan will be going away for a long time.
Rosemary and Havok beat Susan and Kimber Lee to get a shot at the Knockouts Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary.
It's time for All About Me. Tonight's host is Jazz. Tennille Dashwood says she felt betrayed, as she has been looking for the perfect partner, and says that there was instant chemistry between her and Rachael Ellering. She then says that Jazz ruined everything for her, and Tennille tells her to walk away just like she did with her career. When Jazz confronts her, Tennille tells her to chill, then runs her into the camera.
In footage from during the break, Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace show up as medical staff check up on Jazz, and help Jazz up. Afterwards, Rachael Ellering tells Tennille and Kaleb that they should be lucky Jazz is okay, and calls them garbage for messing with them as well as her. Jordynne says she and Rachael are back on the same page, and says that Tennille and Kaleb are the first thing that they will cross off their list of what they want to do as a team next week.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack head to the ring. Swann says he and Willie are about being men and fighting straight up, then says there is a tag team that brought it upon themselves to get into their business and attack them from behind: Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). He and Willie then call out Violent By Design, with Swann telling them to come to the ring and bring the tag team titles with them so they can take them. Suddenly, Fallah Bahh and TJP show up. TJP says he sees two guys with a common enemy, saying that they are looking for Violent By Design and also have a score to settle, but that Willie Mack and Rich Swann will not leapfrog over them to get to the tag titles. Willie Mack says that he and Swann are still number one contenders even with Swann's injury, but Fallah Bahh says that Both teams come face to face with Violent By Design when The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) show up. Gallows says that they are still focused on the tag team titles and will be tag team champions again, regardless of who they face for them. has an expiration date. Suddenly, Violent By Design show up. Both teams come face to face with Violent By Design when The Good Brothers show up. Gallows says that they are still focused on the tag team titles and will be tag team champions again, regardless of who they face for them. Tommy Dreamer then shows up and says that Scott D'Amore has wanted him to inform everyone that the tag team titles will be defended at Slammiversary in a four-way match between all teams in the ring. He then announces that there will be a four-way singles match between members of the four teams in the ring right now.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Deaner, Rich Swann and TJP in a four-way match. After the match, The Good Brothers have a staredown with Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) in the ring.
Backstage, Kimber Lee tells Susan she has a back-up plan. Father James Mitchell shows up and asks Susan to join him She does, then James Mitchell asks Kimber if she is sure she wants to do this. Kimber says this is her only chance left, and Mitchell says that just like a dog returns to its own vomit, a fool returns to his own folly. James Mitchell tells Kimber Lee he will see what he can do for her.
Scott D'Amore is in the ring. He says that when the night began, he did not expect Sami Callihan to be incarcerated. He says he has confidence that Sami will be in the ring at Slammiversary, even though he is not here tonight. D'Amore then welcomes Kenny Omega and Don Callis to the ring. Callis says that Callihan has been justifiably incarcerated and has eight strikes against him, and while Callihan is not here, he and Omega are. D'Amore says that things seem off and that Sami Callihan is not usually clandestine with his attacks, then has Kenny Omega sign the contract, which he does. Suddenly, the arena lights glitch out before going dark completely. We then find out that the attack on Sami Callihan has been faked, with the role of Sami being played by John E. Bravo. The lights go out again, and this time, the real Sami Callihan is in the ring. Callihan and Omega brawl, and Callihan hits Omega with a package piledriver before signing the contract, placing it on top of Omega, pretending to leave and then powerbombing Omega through a table.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Kenny Williams beats Nathan Frazer after removing a turnbuckle cover and rams Nathan Frazer's arm into the exposed turnbuckle before hitting Bad Luck.
It is announced that A-Kid is injured as of last week's main event and that he is not medically cleared.
In footage from earlier today, Rampage Brown says training is going fantastic and that he is feeling his best. After the interview, Rampage runs into Joe Coffey as he walks into Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala's room. As both men mention they have a victory on each other, the camera is pushed out of the room when Sid Scala insists they discuss things privately.
We see a video package chronicling what happened last week between Meiko Satomura and Amale. Meiko Satomura says she wants to fight her and teach her respect, and Amale says she wants to show what she is capable of and become NXT UK Women's Champion.
Mark Andrews beats Lewis Howley to earn Subculture (Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna) a shot at the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. During the match, Sam Stoker gets on the apron and distracts the referee, but "Flash" Morgan Webster and Dani Luna take him out. Andrews soon hits Stundog Millionaire on Howley followed by Fall To Pieces for the win.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Peformance Center, Jack Starz is encouraged to keep on going in NXT UK. Starz then says he is doing okay, then "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and tells Starz that people have taken notice of what he has done, and that if anyone wants to prove themselves in NXT UK, they will have to prove themselves through Starz.
Backstage, Tyler Bate says that Mark Coffey may have gotten involved in his business, but he knows what he and Wolfgang are doing, and if Coffey wants a match, all he has to do is ask.
Blair Davenport beats Laura DiMatteo in her NXT UK debut. After the match, Blair Davenport sas she has arrived in NXT UK, and says she has heard it has the best women's division on the planet and that it is no surprise that she chose to come here before putting the locker room on notice, saying they have not seen anyone who wrestles like her.
We hear from Jinny, who says that in a world of people who are overexposed, some people think it is best to remain a mystery. She says Aoife Valkryie tried to be a mystery, hiding in shadows and watching from a distance. She says that Aoife seemed untouchable until Meiko Satomura cracked her, and when she starts to break, that allows people to sneak into her psyche and destroy her. Jinny says she will expose Aoife for the weak, fragile little girl playing dress-up that she is, and she will not survive.
We hear from Teoman, who says that family means everything and family means loyalty. Rohan Raja thanks Teoman for looking after him, and Teoman says he is impressed by Raja for not giving up. He says that next week, they will face Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter and that it is Rohan Raja's time to look after their family. He asks Raja if he loyal to him, and Raja says he is forever loyal to Teoman.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who says that in two weeks, Ilja Dragunov will face Walter in a rematch for the NXT UK Championship. He also says there will be an in-ring press conference between the two men next week.
Trent Seven beats Eddie Dennis. During the match, Primate and T-Bone show up to get a closer look at the match, and eventually help pull Dennis out of the ring. When Trent Seven hits T-Bone and Dennis with a dive, Primate tries to get involved only to get chopped, and Seven hits the Burning Hammer for the win. After the match, Primate and T-Bone attack Trent Seven, and Tyler Bate runs intot he ring to help even the odds and even hit Primate with a pair on nunchaku.
Candice LeRae beats Mia Yim in a Street Fight with a top rope swinging neckbreaker from a table to a pile of chairs, her arm draped over Yim after both women make their way down to the mat.
Before the next match, it is announced that the next match is taking place due to "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese's lack of sportsmanship towards Leon Ruff in a dark match before tonight's show started airing. This caused Bronson Reed to get in the ring and chase Nese out. As a result, General Manager William Regal has officially made a match between Reed and Nese, which is up next.
Bronson Reed beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese with a top rope splash.
Mercedes Martinez debuts tonight!
Backstage, Robert Stone tries to sign Shotzi Blackheart to the Robert Stone brand, saying his brand is on fire. Shotzi says that fire is a dumpster fire, and that she rides solo. Stone gets angry, then Killian Dain shows up and throws Stone into a toolbox. Shotzi then traps Stone's right leg under her tank and walks off.
Johnny Gargano beats Isaiah "Swerve" Scott.
Next week: Tegan Nox vs. Io Shirai for the NXT Women's Championship!
Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, Joaquin Wilde) beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) and Drake Maverick after Escobar grabs Maverick off the top rope and hits the Phantom Driver.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano. Gargano says that tonight is about great American sand that they are the greatest couple in the world, then says he would be double champion tonight if Finn Balor did not get in his way. He says he will deal with Finn, because when someone slights him, he does not forget. Candice says they both have things to set right, then they leave.
We see a Superstar profile of Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel), courtesy of Mountain Dew.
Mercedez Martinez beats Santana Garrett.
We hear from Damian Priest, who says that Cameron Grimes won't be going to the moon or become a #1 contender, then says Grimes has another date with infamy and will regret getting his attention. He says that next week, Grimes will get the beating he promised him, and that Grimes will be "a little bitch" when he is done with him.
Mick Foley thinks Keith Lee will win tonight, while "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels thinks Adam Cole will win all the gold.
Keith Lee beats Adam Cole in a Winner Takes All Match to retain the NXT North American Championship and win the NXT Championship! After the match, Karrion Kross and Scarlett are seen watching Keith Lee celebrate from a production booth.
Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
Lance Archer carries a beat-up Sonny Kiss and throws him at "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela before the next match.
Lance Archer beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela with a Blackout through a table.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says it has been a month since he was taken out of the ring by "The Machine" Brian Cage. He has since been getting ready for the ring by performing a Coffin Drop off a high platform, which he then does.
Tony Schiavone interviews Taz and "The Machine" Brian Cage in the ring. Taz is carrying something inside in a black bag, and says that tonight will be an iconic moment. He says that Jon Moxley was supposed to defend the AEW World Championship this week, but since that will not happen until Fight For The Fallen, he has brought back something that he created decades ago and is his full body of work created with his blood, sweat and tears: the FTW World Championship, which he pulls out of the black bag. He says that nobody has recognized the title or the respect for those who holds it but the fans, and says whoever holds it is "the baddest son-of-a-bitch in wrestling." He says that man is no lunger uncrowned and will not go into Fight For The Fallen without a championship, and crowns Brian Cage the FTW World Championship. Taz says that the FTW World Championship is some "renegade shit," then tells Jon Moxley "Your ass is done, buddy."
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), The Butcher and The Blade arrive to the ring in FTR's (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) black pick-up truck before the next match.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), The Butcher and The Blade beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
Backstage, Big Swole finds out she will not be allowed into the arena tonight and that she is suspended. It is revealed that Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. has petitioned All Elite Wrestling to suspend Big Swole for harassment and kidnapping.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Kenzie Paige and KiLynn King in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Nyla Rose says that actions speak louder than words and that her actions tonight spoke for themselves. She says that she sees all these great wrestlers with managers backstage, and has taken it upon herself to get one of her own. Nyla says she will not reveal who it is yet, but she promises that everyone in the back with managers have something in common - championships - and that her manager will ensure that she is AEW Women's World Champion again.
In footage from earlier today, it is revealed that Colt Cabana has a massive hematoma from being thrown into a barricade backstage last week, but he will be able to wrestle tonight. Brodie Lee shows up and says he does not know who attacked Cabana or what caused it, but he will ensure that this will not happen anymore. He then tells Cabana that he expects Cabana to be in the ring for their six-man tag match tonight.
The Dark Order (Brodie Lee and Stu Grayson) and Colt Cabana beat SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky).
Next week: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' open challenge for the AEW TNT Championship! The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)! The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) vs. Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Marko Stunt, Luchasaurus)! Brian Cage vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship!
Big Swole confronts Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Reba, and throws a balled-up piece of paper - most likely the suspension served to her - and hits Britt Baker in the nose.
Chris Jericho beats Orange Cassidy. During the match, Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) splash orange juice into Cassidy's face, and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) run in to brawl with Proud 'n Powerful. Jericho hits Cassidy with a baseball bat then hits a Codebreaker, but Cassidy kicks out at two. Jericho gets the win after countering the Superman Punch with the Judas Effect.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins beat Andrade and Zelina Vega in an elimination mixed tag match. During the match, Lacey Evans is in the front row after Becky eliminates Zelina with the Dis-Arm-Her, and Becky rushes up and hits Lacey repeatedly before Rollins holds her back. After the match, Baron Corbin runs out and attacks Rollins from behind. After Becky throws a few right hands at Corbin, Lacey Evans shows up and hits Becky with a Woman's Right. As referees check on Rollins and Becky, Paul Heyman shows up.
Backstage, Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans laugh about their attack on Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch as well as their potential victory on Sunday and what it might do to Rollins and Becky. Lacey says that Rollins and Becky's relationship is a liability, not an asset, and Baron Corbin says it reminds him of the song "Love Stinks."
Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says he knows a lot about extreme in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and states that this Sunday, Brock Lesnar will cash in his Money In The Bank contract, and that is a spoiler. He says he has not violated a spoiler since before WrestleMania 30, and if there was a time for him to lie, it would be now, and he could be telling the truth or a lie and only he knows the answer. He then says that only one other person knows the answer: Brock Lesnar.
Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley in a Last Man Standing Match is official for Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon meet Tony, "the best garbageman in the world," Shane asks him if he wants to be Roman Reigns' tag team partner, and tells him to stick around.
Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) welcome The Miz to "the real team" before telling The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) that they will become seven-time tag champs very soon.
The Miz and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Elias and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Elias and The Revival score the first fall with the Shatter Machine as Miz chases Elias to the stage. After the commercial, it is announced that Elias has walked out of the match after being attacked by The Miz, effectively making the match a three-on-two handicap match. The Miz and The Usos score the second fall with a Skull Crushing Finale to Scott Dawson, and then score the third fall after a flurry of offense to Dawson by The Usos.
We see video from Drake Maverick, where he and his wife go on vacation in Orlando, Florida before heading to Newark, New Jersey. Backstage, Maverick's wife chews him out for the two of them spending their honeymoon and caring more for the 24/7 Championship than her. Maverick says he will prove what a great champion and husband he is before going on their honeymoon. After Maverick's wife says they can consummate their marriage in the meantime, Maverick shouts about it only to get the attention of everyone else, who chase him around backstage.
Backstage, Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre give Louie, an arena beer man, the chance to tag with Roman Reigns later tonight.
Rey Mysterio shows up. Rey says he stood in the ring six weeks ago with his arm in a sling to surrender the WWE United States Championship, and that he rehabbed harder and became hungrier to beat the doctor's predictions and get back in the ring. He says he is ready to compete, and tonight, he is issuing an open challenge to anybody in the back that is listening. That challenge is answered by Bobby Lashley.
Bobby Lashley beats Rey Mysterio. After the match, Lashley tosses Rey out of the ring, then drags him up the entrance ramp. He then looks at the mini-tron and has an idea. After lifting Rey over his head, he drops him before throwing him into the mini-tron as multiple referees show up. Lashley then goes for it again, but this time he throws Rey into the referees. He then makes his way to the commentary table, takes a microphone and declares himself the only man standing from last week and that he will be the last man standing on Sunday.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he owes nobody an explanation for last week's attack on Ricochet. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) refuse to say anything on the matter as well.
Cesaro beats No Way Jose with the Sharpshooter.
Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) give a shameless plug for Extreme Rules and the match between the team of Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre and the team of Roman Reigns and The Undertaker. They then mention tonight's match where Roman Reigns has to tag with a partner of Shane's choosing against Shane and McIntyre and how they think it will go.
Backstage, Mike Kanellis apologizes to Maria Kanellis, who immediately wants ice cream and pickles before accusing him of calling her fat. After Mike leaves, Maria wonders what kind of man taps out to a woman.
Michael Cole interviews Bayley and Nikki Cross. Nikki feels she has to win against Bayley tonight, as she owes everything as of late to Alexa Bliss. Bayley tells Nikki that Alexa is using her and that Nikki is the reason she has a title match. Once again, Nikki accuses Bayley of running down Alexa and being jealous of her, and says that the more she bashes her, the more motivated she becomes. It is announced that Bayley will take on Sarah Logan, while Nikki Cross will take on Dana Brooke. Bayley is confident that she can beat the clock, and Nikki Cross says she is tough enough to beat Dana Brooke and beat the clock as well.
Backstage, R-Truth and Drake Maverick are looking for Drake Maverick and the WWE 24/7 Championship. R-Truth talks about how he wants the 24/7 Championship back when he sees everyone chasing Drake Maverick. Truth then runs with Carmella in the other direction.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Colin Justin and Devin Justin.
After the match, Drake Maverick is chased into the ring, and as The Viking Raiders beat up a few people, R-Truth gets in the ring only to back out and leave with Carmella through the crowd.
In the locker room, Charly Caruso interviews Roman Reigns, who says the only people playing mind games tonight is his team.
Before the next match, Ricochet said he proved himself against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles last week, but before he could celebrate, The Club (Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) got back together and gave him a beating. He plans to retain the United States title on Sunday, but as for tonight, he's in for the fight of his life and that he'll have to fight Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson and AJ Styles all at once. When The Club shows up, Styles thanks Ricochet for the recap and tells him to slow down and appreciate the moment, for Luke Gallows will stomp a mudhole in him. He then brags about The Club giving Ricochet a beating last week, and after a video package of last week's events, the next match begins.
Ricochet beats Luke Gallows with a roll-up. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles proposes that Ricochet put his money where his mouth in and face Karl Anderson next.
Ricochet beats Karl Anderson. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Luke Gallows attack Ricochet in the ring before Gallows and Anderson hit the Magic Killer. Styles teases hitting Ricochet with a Styles Clash from the second rope before pushing him away, and says he will leave a little bit of Ricochet as long as he stays down, so he has no excuse when he beats him Sunday. As he, Gallows and Anderson leave, Gallows and Anderson notice Ricochet get back up, and the three of them get back in the ring to hit Ricochet with a Phenomenal Forearm.
We see an advertisement for EVOLVE's 10th Anniversary show, which will be on WWE Network this Saturday.
Backstage, Drake Maverick comes back to his wife having survived the night as WWE 24/7 Champion, but R-Truth comes out of the box and chases Drave Maverick away.
Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre follow a janitor around in an attempt to make him Roman Reigns' tag team partner tonight. After the commercial break, Shane and McIntyre offer the janitor - whose name is Gary - $5,000 to be Roman Reigns' tag team partner and just stand on the apron. Gary agrees to the deal, and Shane and McIntyre even throw in a mask for the man to wear.
Voting for the best WWE moment for the ESPYs ends on Wednesday.
Bayley beats Sarah Logan in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match in 4 minutes and 32 seconds (4:32).
Nikki Cross beats Dana Brooke in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match with 1 minutes and 50 seconds (1:50) left. After the match, Nikki Cross demands that Bayley get in the ring so she can tell her that she doesn't understand what real friendship is, and that she will show her what it means at Extreme Rules when the match becomes a two-on-one handicap match. Nikki says she will help Alexa take the SmackDown Women's title from her, and advises Bayley to go and find a friend of her own, as she will need someone as loyal and honest as Alexa to slap some sense into her. Bayley responds by slapping Nikki. When Nikki tries to attack Bayley, Bayley hits the Bayley-To-Belly before hitting Nikki with an elbow drop from the top rope.
Backstage, Mike Kanellis brings back the ice cream and pickles to Maria Kanellis, who asks Mike if he would impregnate her if she asked her to. Mike says yes, but Maria says it will never happen again, and says she doesn't know who impregnated her this time.
Backstage, Corey Graves interviews Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, who asks how their relationship will affect their match on Sunday, especially if they were to lose. Becky says she and Rollins have backed up everything they have said, and on Sunday, there are no rules, she is taking the handcuffs off and she is not holding back, and that they will walk out as champions. After Becky leaves, Seth says "Uh...yeah. What she said," then leaves.
Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about what happened between Kofi Kingston and Samoa Joe before hyping up their match for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules and picking who they think will win. They also cover the Winner Takes All mixed tag team match between the team of Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans and the team of Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
Before the next match - and after a "proper" introduction for Shane McMahon, Shane boasts that he and Drew McIntyre will beat Roman and The Undertaker on Sunday. McIntyre says he can see through Roman, and says that while he comes across as a nice guy, he disrespects authority and respects only himself. He plans to beat the respect into Roman on Sunday, but for now, everyone will listen to what Shane has to say. Shane then announces Roman's tag team partner for tonight: the fifth-grade spelling bee champion and three-time Prudential Employee of the Month, Gary "The Goat" Garbutt, who is wearing a luchador match.
Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre beat Roman Reigns and Gary "The Goat" Garbutt, despite an impressive offensive effort from Gary "The Goat" Garbutt. After the match, Roman helps Gary Gabutt unmask, and it is revealed that Roman's partner is actually Cedric Alexander.
At John Cena and Nikki's house, John plays piano while Kathy, Lauren, J.J. and Nikki try to do tongue twisters.
Brie and Nikki go to a gym to work out.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki has invited her and Brie's friends to all be bridesmaids. Two of them show up, they, Brie and Nikki try to figure out the whole bridesmaid thing for the wedding.
Brie, Lauren, J.J., and Kathy go shopping for artwork for the Birdiebee office at home.
In Napa Valley, Brie and Nikki meet with the wedding planners while John Cena is doing some media appearances and take a look at where Nikki and John Cena's wedding will take place. Brie finds it very hard to see Nikki doing all the wedding planning, since she is doing it all on her own while Brie had Bryan's help for theirs, and she wishes John was there with her.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie shows off some of the art that she and Nikki bought, but Bryan is surprised by the price tag on some of the pieces of art.
In New York City, Brie and Nikki meet with Nikki's wedding planners again. Nikki tries out bridal dresses in hopes of looking for something classic, and eventually finds something she likes.
later that night, Brie and Nikki head to a restaurant. Brie talks about living in the city before giving birth to Birdie, and Nikki is wondering to do about the number of bridesmaids for the wedding.
Johnny, Kathy, and J.J. cross a bridge. Not only is Kathy a backseat driver, she is not very fond of bridges.
Brie and Nikki meet with Nikki's wedding planners again. They get a first look at the wedding invitations, and Nikki finds out first-hand how hard it is to make decisions for the wedding on her own. Brie notices that Nikki is not having fun making all the decisions, and senses that Nikki is feeling grumpy and agitated about the whole thing.
Brie, Nikki and Lauren talk about Bryan's progress at getting back to performing in the WWE as they go to an art gallery. They learn that the artist behind the painting, who is at the gallery, does commissions, but they do not come cheap: one commission costs $32,000. Believing that you never lose money on good art, Brie decides to take the plunge and buy a commission.
J.J., Kathy and Bryan meet for coffee. Kathy talks about her anxiety about a lot of things, and Bryan talks about his anxiety as well. Johnny shows up with a car with a brake in the passenger seat to show Kathy what it feels like to be a backseat driver. Bryan thinks this might lead to trouble, and feels this will not help Kathy's anxiety issues. Nevertheless, J.J. and Bryan have a good laugh. Afterwards, Bryan and Kathy learn that they both have a fear of heights, and Bryan says that said fear of heights does not faze him during a wrestling match, as having a crowd makes it easier and he feels like a different person when he is Daniel Bryan.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan tells Brie that he got a fraud alert when somebody tried to spend $10,000 at an art gallery. Brie says that the $10,000 is the deposit she made on a $30,000 commission. Bryan feels that if Brie is going to get back to her artsy side, she should just do art. Also, he feels there is nothing worth $30,000 that was look so "them," and feels they should do something together.
Kathy and Bryan try some indoor skydiving to get over their fear of heights. Kathy feels like she is in park with someone with their foot on the gas pedal watching Bryan, but it does not end up being that bad of an experience for her.
Brie and Nikki talk about the wedding planning. Nikki says she feels overwhelmed and alone about the planning. She feels like she is face to face with what the rest of her life will be like while making the decisions. Brie tells Nikki that she will step it up, and asks some simple questions about what Nikki wants to get some things figured out and make sure she is happy with the wedding, and says that she will step in if Nikki feels uncomfortable.
Brie and Nikki admire the sunset as they meet with their friends for a girl's night out. Nikki announces that she will not have bridesmaids for the wedding. Her friends understand, and tells her to make sure that her decisions for the wedding planning make her happy. Nikki proposes a toast for Brie for having her back, and for the voice that she has found during the wedding planning.
Cody Rhodes talks about how "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels attacked him last week. Next week, he and Christopher Daniels will go at it again, and that he will continue to the be the leader, the face and the world champion.
Dalton Castle and The Boys beat Flip Gordon and Coast To Coast (LSG and Shaheem Ali).
We see footage of "The Last Real Man" Silas Young across from the hospital where Jay Lethal was being treated after War of the Worlds. He says it will be a long time before we see Jay Lethal again.
Matt Taven beats Ultimo Guerrero.
Hangman Page and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) should have had a shot at the ROH six-man titles, but Bully Ray and The Briscoes had to lose them. They will eventually get them, as this is the age of tag team wrestling and they are the best at what they do.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young makes fun of the fact that Jay Lethal has been injured for two weeks with an altered "accident-free for X days" sign, saying that Lethal will never be safe in Ring of Honor again.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat War Machine (Hanson and Rowe).
