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.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva awards the TNA World Tag Team Championships to The Broken Hardys, then Mustafa Ali shows up with Special Agent Zero and makes a phone call.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lei Ying Lee. Lei Ying Lee says that Slammiversary was painful, as she not only lost the TNA Knockouts World Championship, but a friend. She says that Xia Brookside wants a championship more than friendship, but now, there will only be a fight between them and she will take the title back.
It's time for The King's Speech. Tonight's special guest is Moose. Moose calls Slammiversary the most emotional moment of his life, and says that in his decade in TNA, he has beaten legends and champions, won championships, main evented pay-per-views, and now he has shared the ring with his family. Moose says that he will cherish that forever, then says that he will continue to dominate in TNA. He says that he chases nobody, and if anyone wants some, they can come get some. Kazarian says that Moose has held it down and become dominant in TNA, and that Moose is in the conversation of who the face of TNA is, but Moose says that he is the conversation. This leads to Kazarian asking Moose "Are you stupid?" and saying that he has to be to say he is the face of the franchise while in the presence of a king, but Moose wants to know who crowned Kazarian "King of TNA." Kazarian says it is the people, but Moose says he is "the face of the franchise" because he has seen people come and go and has seen people make a name for themselves in TNA and leave to chase money and stardom. Moose then says that he is not going anywhere, and for that, he is "the face of the place." Kazarian says that he is the last TNA original standing, a pioneer of the X-Division, and a Grand Slam Champion who has helped build TNA from the ground up. Moose says that Kazarian may be the most annoying person in the locker room, he respects him and considers him a pillar of TNA. Moose then mentions that he and Kazarian have never had a singles match. Moose proposes that they give the fans a first-time-ever dream match, but Kazarian says he has no interest in that and says that he has talked to somebody and that they both agree that Moose is an idiot with an ugly NFL career. That person ends up being AJ Francis, who shows up with Expressions and mentions his own NFL career before saying Moose left the NFL before he could arrive because he is scared of him. Moose says he is done talking and wants to fight, and proposes he and Francis go one-on-one. Expressions interrupts, saying things are done on AJ Francis' time and that Francis is a prizefighter; nevertheless, they accept, but for next week.
We hear from Elijah, who says that since he entered TNA, he has had one goal: the TNA World Championship. Elijah says he wants to take everyone to the promised land with him to the title after carrying everyone's burdens for so long.
Indi Hartwell beats "Vicious" Vikki Venuto to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, The Personal Concierge is still out with an eye injury and is taking medication. Lei Ying Lee is cleared for tonight, but not currently at 100%. Allie is out following a neck injury following her match with Heather by Elegance. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is currently "in the best shape there is."
We hear from Fabian Aicher, who says that he is here to prove that he is the best wrestler in TNA. He also talks about growing up in Italy and how he came across professional wrestling, then says that his next goal is winning the X-Division Championship. Aichner says that Cedric Alexander may be an opportunist, but he is not intimidated by him and that he will come at him with a different mentality.
Ricky Sosa and Leon Slater beat The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in a three-way tag team match.
Backstage, Daria Rae and Director of Authority Santino Marella are met by "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he knows KC Navarro is going to say things about his brother. Much to Santino's chagrin, Daria Rae tells Ryan that he has every right to defend himself and to do what he has to do.
Jody Threat beats Gabby Forza to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali says that change is needed and that there will be a "State of the Order" address with mandatory attendance as he puts on a tie.
KC Navarro heads to the ring. Navarro talks about last week, saying he spent a lot of time with a man he looked up to, respected and called a hero only to be turned on, then says that if "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is a real man, then he should come to the ring to explain himself. Nic Nemeth shows up and says he believed in Navarro and thought that if he could have some time, he could make Navarro into the next upcoming star of TNA, but "nobody has that much time" and he realized that Navarro did not deserve to stand near him. He says that Navarro is "pretty good," but he just "does not have it." Navarro says he busted eleven years to get to TNA and says that it is Nic's brother "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth who does not have "it." Navarro is suddenly blindsided by Ryan, and Nic says that it is easy to say that blood is thicker than water, then says that Navarro did not even belong to be in his shadow before telling Navarro to leave him and his family alone.
Xia Brookside retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Lei Ying Lee in a no-disqualification match after blocking a punch with a metal folding chair before hitting Darkside onto the chair.
We see a video package for "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith vs. Bandido for the ROH World Championship in tonight's main event.
The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Ace Austin) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson brags about how every night The Frat House go out drinking is "a blackout safari" and how The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Preston Vance, Griff Garrison, Jacked Jameson) is the best place to party.
Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, Darius Martin) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Preston Vance, Griff Garrison) in a six-man tag match.
We see a vignette of Lio Rush with the ROH World Television Championship. Every time he touches the ROH World Television Championship, he says that it cuts. He then says that the rain came and that "he came." All of a sudden, he is holding a black gel, which covers the Teleivsion title, and says that it is "shadow."
Bishop Kaun beats Royce Isaacs.
Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata beat Saraha Seven and Kaci Lennox by submission via the Figure Four Leg Lock from Mina to Lennox.
Caprice Coleman chops it up with Action Andretti. Andretti says that he thought he could trust Lio Rush, but when he turned into someone he did not even know in "Blackheart," he became somebody he did not even recognize. He admits that Lio Rush was "a crazy guy," but he did not think he was capable of this. Andretti says he was trying to be a friend to Lio Rush, but he was completely ignored when he just wanted a conversation, which he saw as the end of their friendship. He says that even Lacey Lane must have been "pissed," especially since there is history between Lio and Lacey. Andretti says that he has always been a superstar, and that nobody - not even Lio Rush - is on his level.
The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) and Serpentico after Lee Johnson rips Serpentico's mask off.
Backstage, The Premiere Athletes ("Smart" Mark Sterling, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) and Beef challenge Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships.
Mance Warner beats "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard in a Pure Rules Match after both men expend all their rope breaks in the first minute of the match.
Isla Dawn beats Kelsey Raegan with the Dragon Sleeper, then puts Kelsey in the hold again after the match.
Satnam Singh beats Bruss Hamilton.
In backstage footage from earlier today, we hear from Il Cartelo Grillo (Rosario Grillo, KJ Impala, Hadyn Seal). Grillo introduces himself and the group, saying he has been around the block yet he always had something missing until he found his family. He says that KJ Impala will take people out before they see it coming and that Hadyn Seal will be sending people's heads spinning. Grillo says that since his family is now here, it is time for a takeover.
The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat Nathan Cruz and Il Cartelo Grillo (Rosario Grillo, KJ Impala, Hadyn Seal).
Tehuti Miles beats LSG. After the match, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Trish Adora, Kristiana XO) show up and show interest in Tehuti Miles.
Bandido retains the ROH World Championship against "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Mercedes Moné heads to the ring to start tonight's show. She asks "Timeless" Toni Storm to keep their face-to-face meeting civil before Toni Storm shows up on the video screen with Luther. Mercedes says she is sick of the games and that she can master any game, then demands Toni meet her in the ring. Toni and Luther head to the ring, and Toni has a bottle of champagne with her. The two of them have a toast to Mercedes becoming the next AEW Women's World Championship, then Mercedes notes the champagne does not taste right. Toni states that Mercedes has viewed her as an underdog and has the authenticity of spray tan in a rainstorm and the depth of a kiddy pool before calling Mercedes a fraud. She says that she found herself in the AEW Women's World Championship while all of Mercedes' titles are masks for Mercedes to hide behind, then asks what Mercedes is trying to hide. Mercedes says they have walked similar paths, yet she will always be better than Toni, and she is not afraid of anyone or anything, and the more people hate her, the more she will win, and nobody will stop her, not even Toni. Mercedes says that the AEW Women's World Championship is her legacy and that she knows who she is, and that she will beat Toni for the title. Toni says that legacies do not exist and that everyone will die and be forgotten, and that all that matters is the one moment where Mercedes steps in the ring, looks in her eyes, and realizes that she fears an ordinary life while Toni fears an ordinary death. Toni says that while Mercedes feels she deserves all the titles in the world, she does not deserve this one, and she will go down as the woman who could not win the big one. Mercedes declares that the conversation is no longer civil, then the two of them have a toast. Mercedes spits out the champagne, Toni yells "Eat shit, bitch!", and Toni nearly lays Mercedes out before Mercedes is able to retreat.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that "Hangman" Adam Page beat him before, but that was long ago and that he has not yet lost a war of attrition. He asks if Hangman will outlast him and hold the line under pressure of expectation, then concludes that Hangman is a victim and a waste before calling him "pathetic." He says Hangman has one chance to prove him wrong, and that he had better walk the aisle like it will be the last time, as he is "all the way in" this time.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) arrive in their "Founding Fathers" limousine.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher) beats Bandido and Brody King after Takeshita punches Bandido out of the air to hit Raging Fire.
We hear from The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), who says that last week's Collision was a little piece of history and that they came close to beating FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Turbo Floyd says they proved they will never give up, and that this is not over.
Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Stokely Hathaway and The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Christian Cage says FTR and The Patriarchy will both bring their both and expects success, then says that if FTR scratches their backs, The Patriarchy will scratch theirs when they become tag team champions. Stokely says the biggest injustice in AEW is FTR not being in the AEW tag team title match despite their history of success, then says they will be watching before showing interesting in Christian's deal.
Ricochet beats Blake Christian following the interference by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) behind the referee's back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, MJF). MJF says Mark Briscoe is about to get hurt and that he will get one step closer to the AEW World Championship. MVP, Lashley and Shelton leave for a photo shoot only to find out the tag team titles have been stolen by "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight.
We see a video package for "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW Unified Championship at All In Texas.
Mark Briscoe heads to the ring. He is soon joined by MJF. MJF mocks Briscoe's Southern accent, which causes the crowd to tell MJF to shut up, then says there will be no "talky-talk," then tells Briscoe to a "walky-walk back to [his] meth lab" so he can "feed all 95 of his children." Briscoe says MJF needs "a good ol' country ass-whuppin'," which leads to a "whup his ass" chant from the crowd, and while Saturday will be here, MJF cannot berate him because he is proud to be a Southern boy. He says that MJF may be rich and may look rich, but inside, he is bankrupt, and calls "bankrupt" the word of the day, as MJF is morally bankrupt and has no soul, and that MJF is so predictable he can see right through him. After Briscoe says he expects MJF to make fun of his brother Jay Briscoe, MJF says that Jay Briscoe is one of the best. He then says he pities his brother, not because he passed away, but because he has to look down and see what Mark Briscoe has become. He says Jay is rolling in his grave from watching Mark Briscoe go from one-half of the greatest tag team of all time to "nothing more than a joke," and that he would bet that if Jay were here, he would tell Mark it should have been him in that accident. Mark Briscoe immediately goes for the ground-and-pound, but when he goes for the Jay Driller, the rest of The Hurt Syndicate shows up. Before they can get in the ring, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight go after Lashley and Shelton. Mark Briscoe chases MJF through the crowd as Speedball and Knight brawl with Lashley and Shelton. Shelton gets clocked with one of the tag team titles before getting his head drop kicked into the ring steps. Speedball and Knight then double-team Lashley, who is soon laid out much like MVP and Shelton, then The Patriarchy soon show up and lay waste to The Hurt Syndicate, even smashing Lashley's left leg in the process with a Con-Chair-To. Speedball and Knight then lay Lashley out in the middle of the ring.
Megan Bayne beats Queen Aminata, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and Tay Melo in a Fatal 4-Way Match to enter the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match at #2.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Toxic Spider" Thekla when she is suddenly attacked by Queen Aminata. Security quickly moves into place to break up the brawl, then Mark Briscoe shows up and says he will win the Men's Casino Gauntlet and kill MJF while Renee corpses.
Samoa Joe beats Wheeler Yuta by submission with the Coaquina Clutch. After the match, Gabe Kidd shows up and attacks Joe, but Kidd and Yuta flee when Powerhouse Hobbs and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata rush into the ring.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) beat The Opps (Powerhouse Hobbs and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata), Will Ospreay and "Hangman" Adam Page in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Wheeler Yuta and Gabe Kidd show up to go on the attack with The Death Riders and The Young Bucks, and Marina Shafir hands Jon Moxley a chain. Marina Shafir then hands The Young Bucks plastic bags to choke Ospreay and Hangman with when Swerve Strickland shows up on the video screen. He says that everything he and The Young Bucks have been through is all about control, then says he is about to take some back. He then smashes The Young Bucks' limousine with a back hoe. The brawl in the ring continues, and this leads to Hangman carrying Moxley's chain. Shafir has to get Moxley out of the ring as the show ends. Meanwhile, The Young Bucks see the extent of the damage to their limousine, then Prince Nana shows up. Swerve Strickland then jumps up from a forklift and hits The Young Bucks.
Sol Ruca retains the WWE Women's Speed Championship against Alba Fyre to bring the sixth women's tournament to a close. This is Sol Ruca's second successful defense.
"All Ego" Ethan Page heads to the ring to start tonight's show, and he is flanked by security on his way there. Ethan says it took only six weeks to absolutely take over NXT, and to be able to do that in such a short amount of time took determination, adaptability, being a world-class athlete and "a giant freaking ego." He makes fun of the look on the fans' faces when he won the NXT Championship, then says he has security because everyone hates him and to make sure nobody comes for him and his title. All of a sudden, Oro Mensah tries to charge at Ethan Page, but he is quickly removed by security. He thanks General Manager Ava for banning Oro Mensah from Heatwave so he did not ruin another opportunity for him in one of the greatest main events in NXT history. He says that as NXT Champion, he promises that he will make sure that none of these "outsiders" come to NXT and ruin what is had, as what is had here is very special, then declares that he - not the fans - is NXT and that the "Whoop That Era" is done. After Ethan declares "The Era of Ego," Trick Williams shows up admitting that Ethan got the win that night and that he wants his rematch tonight. Ethan thanks Trick for the Trick Shot and helping him fall into the NXT Championship, then says he knew this would happen and that he is the guy around here now before denying Trick his rematch. Shawn Spears shows up and says Ethan owes him a thank you, because if his view was not obstructed and he did not keep Trick out of the ring, Ethan would not be NXT Champion. Shawn then asks Trick "Who's the goofy ass now?" after he lost the NXT Championship without getting pinned, then says he cannot let Trick have that rematch and that Trick must go to the back of the line. Je'Von Evans shows up and tells Ethan and Shawn to shut up and says that he managed to knock out and pin both of them and nearly win the NXT Championship, then says he has shot his shot and will shoot it again. Je'Von and Trick then brawl with Shawn and Ethan and quickly clean house.
Karmen Petrovic beats Arianna Grace. During the match, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx watch from ringside. After the match, Karmen is attacked from behind by Fallon Henley.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Ava meets with Brooks Jensen, who apologizes for his actions. Ava admits that he and Shawn Michaels were about to release Jensen, but some people have vouched for him, and they are now giving him a second chance. Ava then reminds Jensen that he has to carry himself as a WWE Superstar at all times before the both of them shake hands.
Before the next match, Eddy Thorpe is seen on the balcony with some DJ equipment as Tony D'Angelo praises EDM music.
Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Lexis King two falls to one (2-1). D'Angelo scores the first fall with 2:45 (two minutes, forty-five seconds) left in Round 2 with Fuggedaboutit following the DJ'ing distraction by Eddy Thorpe. Lexis King scores the second fall with :07 (seven seconds) left in Round 3 after hitting the Coronation. D'Angelo scores the third and deciding fall with :39 (thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 4 after countering a Coronation attempt with a spinebuster. Throughout the match, Eddy Thorpe distracts Lexis King and gets into his head with his DJ'ing.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen attacks Je'Von Evans backstage. As referees get involved, Josh Briggs confronts Jensen for attacking Je'Von, saying he stuck his neck out for him.
Backstage, Thea Hail tells the rest of Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne) she is going to get them back on the winning track tonight when Ridge Holland shows up and congratulates Andre Chase on a good match despite the loss, then says he has been working on some stuff. He says that he has gotten Thea a match with Izzi Dame in preparation for Roxanne Perez, while he has also gotten Duke Hudson a match with Oba Femi for the North American Championship.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont. During the match, it is announced that Je'Von Evans is out of tonight's main event and that Trick Williams will have to find another tag team partner.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Trick Williams, who says that Brooks Jensen did Je'Von Evans dirty and that nobody is stopping him from taking back the NXT Championship. He entertains the idea of facing Shawn Spears and "All Ego" Ethan Page alone, but decides to look for a tag team partner. At the end of the interview, Joe Hendry's face is seen on the nearby monitor.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes Lee believed he could beat Oba Femi and become North American Champion, but Oba Femi was the better man. He says he wanted to beat the unbeatable ever since he came back from surgery and raise the title up, but that did not happen. Wes admits he does not know where to go from here, and that he has had "one hell of a run" in NXT, but he has to be honest with himself and with the fans, and says it is time for him to step away. Suddenly, The Rascalz - Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz (formerly Nash Carter) - show up, and the three of them admit they have missed each other so much. Wes says he is proud of what The Rascalz have become. Wentz then says that this is about Wes, who he calls the best North American Champion ever, and Trey calls MSK (Wentz and Lee) the best tag team to step in NXT. Wentz says it is time they got back together and wrecked shop around here. All three men hug in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ethan Page and Shawn Spears. Both Ethan and Shawn agree that Trick Williams has no friends and look forward to beating Trick again, and believe that Trick will not find a tag team partner.
Thea Hail beats Izzi Dame by submission after Tatum Paxley shows up and picks a fight with Izzi. After the match, Oba Femi is on the balcony and tells Duke Hudson that Ridge Holland getting him a North American Championship match with him was a mistake. Duke Hudson says it has all been heard before, then says he is not to be underestimated and that it will be a pleasure to take his championship.
Backstage, Wes Lee and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) are met by Gallus, who make it clear they do not want The Rascalz here and almost mention Joe Hendry in the process.
We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker), who tells The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) that they messed with the wrong men, especially after they broke Bronco Nima's nose, and Jaida Parker says that The O.C. will get no mercy from them.
Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs. Briggs takes responsibility for Jensen, who will have a match with Je'Von Evans next week, but Jensen says he is doing this alone and leaves. Briggs says he will handle Jensen, but tells Ava he wants a match with Shawn Spears. Ava tells him he cannot having interfering in the main event, and Briggs leaves. When Stevie Turner addresses a potential tag team partner for Trick Williams, Robert Stone laughs and says "I don't believe you'll say his name."
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after referees and security get between Jaida Parker and "Michin" Mia Yim when Michin shows up from out of the crowd and Nima hits a knee to the back of Anderson while the referee is dealing with Gallows.
We hear from Fallon Henley, who says that she should have been the one facing Kelani Jordan for the NXT Women's North American Championship and not Sol Ruca. Kelly Kincaid interviews Sol Ruca, who says that Kelani has proved why she is a champion and that she is down for a rematch. As for Fallon Henley, all she does is bitch while she puts in the work.
Backstage, No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights) shove Damon Kemp into the trunk of a car, with Charlie Dempsey saying that they do not tolerate mistakes. As they leave, they see Wren Sinclair, who backs up and says that she saw nothing. (Damon Kemp was released from WWE the previous day.)
Sol Ruca beats Fallon Henley by disqualification when she is attacked by Jacy Jayne and Jazymn Nyx after she hits Fallon Henley with the Soul Snatcher.
In footage from "NXT Anonymous," Tatum Paxley says that cool girls do not like playing with girls like her, and wants to know why Izzi Dame is so above her before ripping the head off the doll in her hands. The doll is then found by Wendy Choo.
Brooks Jensen is seen talking with someone in an office.
General Manager Ava and Stevie Turner leave the office with Cedric Alexander, who will be in NXT next week. Robert Stone shows up on the phone helping someone find their way through the phone, then introduces Ashante "Thee" Adonis, who then meets with Ava and Robert Stone.
Trick Williams' tag team partner is revealed to be Joe Hendry.
Trick Williams and Joe Hendry beat "All Ego" Ethan Page and Shawn Spears after Oro Mensah suddenly shows up and attacks Ethan Page before chasing him out through the crowd.
Jordan Cruz beats Rob McKnight to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up and watches from the stage, which gets the attention of Rob McKnight and almost costs McKnight the match. After the match, Dylan Bostic praises Jordan Cruz for being almost as good as he is before declaring him the winner of the match himself.
We see a video package for Dylan Bostic.
Jonny Loquasto is in the ring. He says that the 2023 Golden Opportunity Tournament is on the horizon, with three wild entries while the rest are competitors who have competed and qualified. Loquasto announces that the United Wrestling Network has its first wild card entrant in the tournament: "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who shows up before Loquasto can mention him. Zicky Dice says he did not need the warm welcome, because he is "over as hell." He then teases what is in his fanny pack before yelling "Tough shit!", then says this is his time now and that there is nobody here who can shut him up. When the fans boo him, he says that the booing does not hurt him and that it actually turns him on. Zicky also prays that the UWN stops accepting food stamps as payment to watch the show, then says he is sick and tired of being underutilitized, making everyone laugh and his peers passing him up. He says he should have a load of merchandise, then says it should be no surprise that he is a wild card entrant and that it is his time now. Zicky states that it does not matter who his opponent is, as there is nobody in the United Wrestling Network who will take his opportunity away from him, as he is the future face of the company and it is time everyone saw "another side of the Dice." Zicky then demands that Loquasto wishes him luck in the tournament, which Loquasto does, then Zicky Dice says he does not need luck. Zicky turns to leave, then nearly punches Loquasto in the face.
Brynn Thorne beats Mylo with the Rings of Saturn.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Kevin Blackwood. Blackwood says it has been a rough time for him right now and all he wants to do is work, and thanks Jonny Loquasto and the United Wrestling Network when "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up. He says it is about time Blackwood is here, but he is showing gratitude to the wrong people and that he wanted this for him, as he knows what is going on with him and he wanted this opportunity for him. He says that everyone is congratuling him for getting to wrestle Blackwood and that while some people are concerned he will lose his title, he is not one of those people, for Blackwood is in his element now and that the ring is his, and thratens to gouge his eyes out if he rolls his eyes at him one more time. This leads to a staredown between Blackwood and Banning.
24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat - and outsmart - The Institution (Brendan Divine and Honest John) after Brendan Divine pins Michael Hopkins only to find out that Miggy Rose is the legal man and not Hopkins, leading to Rose sneaking up behind Divine and pinning him with a schoolkid pin to win.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto runs into Kevin Martenson and lets him that Bateman has a shot at the United Heritage Championship and that he will challenge whoever between him and Jakob Austin Young - whom Loquasto warns Martenson not to look past - tonight.
Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Jakob Austin Young. After the match, Martenson notices Bateman on his way out and has a confrontation with him on the stage to end the show.
Jordan Cruz beats Rob McKnight to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up and watches from the stage, which gets the attention of Rob McKnight and almost costs McKnight the match. After the match, Dylan Bostic praises Jordan Cruz for being almost as good as he is before declaring him the winner of the match himself.
We see a video package for Dylan Bostic.
Jonny Loquasto is in the ring. He says that the 2023 Golden Opportunity Tournament is on the horizon, with three wild entries while the rest are competitors who have competed and qualified. Loquasto announces that the United Wrestling Network has its first wild card entrant in the tournament: "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who shows up before Loquasto can mention him. Zicky Dice says he did not need the warm welcome, because he is "over as hell." He then teases what is in his fanny pack before yelling "Tough shit!", then says this is his time now and that there is nobody here who can shut him up. When the fans boo him, he says that the booing does not hurt him and that it actually turns him on. Zicky also prays that the UWN stops accepting food stamps as payment to watch the show, then says he is sick and tired of being underutilitized, making everyone laugh and his peers passing him up. He says he should have a load of merchandise, then says it should be no surprise that he is a wild card entrant and that it is his time now. Zicky states that it does not matter who his opponent is, as there is nobody in the United Wrestling Network who will take his opportunity away from him, as he is the future face of the company and it is time everyone saw "another side of the Dice." Zicky then demands that Loquasto wishes him luck in the tournament, which Loquasto does, then Zicky Dice says he does not need luck. Zicky turns to leave, then nearly punches Loquasto in the face.
Brynn Thorne beats Mylo with the Rings of Saturn.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Kevin Blackwood. Blackwood says it has been a rough time for him right now and all he wants to do is work, and thanks Jonny Loquasto and the United Wrestling Network when "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up. He says it is about time Blackwood is here, but he is showing gratitude to the wrong people and that he wanted this for him, as he knows what is going on with him and he wanted this opportunity for him. He says that everyone is congratuling him for getting to wrestle Blackwood and that while some people are concerned he will lose his title, he is not one of those people, for Blackwood is in his element now and that the ring is his, and thratens to gouge his eyes out if he rolls his eyes at him one more time. This leads to a staredown between Blackwood and Banning.
24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat - and outsmart - The Institution (Brendan Divine and Honest John) after Brendan Divine pins Michael Hopkins only to find out that Miggy Rose is the legal man and not Hopkins, leading to Rose sneaking up behind Divine and pinning him with a schoolkid pin to win.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto runs into Kevin Martenson and lets him that Bateman has a shot at the United Heritage Championship and that he will challenge whoever between him and Jakob Austin Young - whom Loquasto warns Martenson not to look past - tonight.
Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Jakob Austin Young. After the match, Martenson notices Bateman on his way out and has a confrontation with him on the stage to end the show.
In backstage footage from moments ago, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) tie and chain up Briar Skimahorn.
The Skimahorns (Uncle Mikey and Brad Skimahorn) beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) to bring Briar Skimahorn home after Kid Wrestling frees Briar Skimahorn from his chains backstage. Briar distracts the posse, and that allows Brad and Mikey to win with dual roll-ups.
Dustin Starr interviews "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop at the announce desk. Bishop says he is here in Memphis to "make big man stuff matter again," then Martin shows up for the first time in some time and punches Bishop in the face only to get punched back. Martin and Bishop brawl, and security and officials have to hold both men back.
Van Viciouss beats Derrick King with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Derrick King takes out The Hollywood Clique's security before threatening to punch out Blaylock.
We see Buff Bagwell making his way into the WrestleCenter.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt.
Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell at the announce desk. Buff talks about "Rebuilding Buff" and how he is reconnecting with the fans in towns he has been in in the past, including Memphis, and has focused on getting back to good health and making more appearances. He then brings out Big John Dalton, a big Buff Bagwell fan and a 17-year-old trainee at the WrestleCenter, who comes out to great crowd applause. We also see pictures of John as a kid with Buff Bagwell. After saying that he looks forward to what Big John Dalton can do in Memphis Wrestling, he then mentions Mike Anthony, saying that he does not like a bully and that he wants a few words with him. It is not long before Mike Anthony arrives. Buff Bagwell says that Mike Anthony is championship material, but tells him he does not have to be a bully and that he could be a little more professional, then tells him to stop the bullying or else he will come back. Mike Anthony says not even the nWo can hold him back, and that whether it is is 2022 or 1996, "Buff still ain't enough." He tells Buff Bagwell he can either get out - before throwing the Heritage Championship into the ring - or get hurt. King Cobra steps in and tells Buff he will take care of everything, then Mike Anthony punches him before shoving Dustin into the announce desk. Cobra then punches Mike Anthony and attacks him around the ring. The show ends as Mike Anthony has King Cobra in the ring, and after a few shots from Anthony as the brawl continues on YouTube, King Cobra recovers and starts beating Mike Anthony up again until Anthony hits King Cobra with a low blow. Mike Anthony pulls a chain out from inside of his shirt, wraps it around his left hand and knocks King Cobra out.
In footage from earlier today, Grayson Waller is not upset about not being in the NXT Breakout Tournament, saying he would be offended about being in it because he has already broken out. He says that Odyssey Jones is big and strong while he is everything Jones is not, then says he is not the future; he is the now.
We hear from Odyssey Jones, who says he has been waiting since 2019 to do what he does best, then says that Grayson Waller will be a test of where he is at. Jones then tells everyone to get on the ride because he is here to stay.
Backstage, Paul Heyman stops Jimmy Uso, telling him that Roman Reigns his heading to the ring to handle something and that he will get his full attention tonight.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Roman Reigns, who says "It's time." The two of them then head to the ring. Roman says he knows a lot of people at home did not like the fact that he was not present last week, and says that there was a lot about last week he did not like, either. Roman says he really does not like a liar like Edge saying that he is in his head, and says that while there might have been fear and doubt for a brief instant, he pushed through, pulled himself up and won. He says the only reason Edge got to him was because he was unfocused and had so much going on with his family that he wasn't even thinking about him. He then decides to handle some business, and Jimmy Uso shows up. Jimmy says he faced Edge for the two of them and asks Roman where he was last week, accusing him of taking a vacation, but Roman says he does not make those decisions and that he was busy doing Jimmy's job because he does not take vacations. Suddenly, for the first time in weeks, Jey Uso shows up and states that Roman's right hand man is back before telling Jimmy that he always has his back even through hard times, and tells him to get his head up and get back to work at becoming tag champs. Roman says that this is all he had ever wanted, and that as long as they do what they need to together and do it his way, the three of them can be untouchable. All three men then hug.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Baron Corbin. He says he needs to win tonight, as his life is a mess and he has lost just about everything and is about to lose his house. He says he has won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and that he must do it again to turn his life around.
Big E guests on commentary for the next match. After it is revealed that Big E has a couch and a mini-fridge that Pat McAfee is allowed to join, it is revealed that King Nakamura and Rick Boogs has Baron Corbin's repossessed Mercedes-Benz.
King Nakamura beats Baron Corbin to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Backstage, Jey Uso asks Jimmy Uso if he is ready to take care of business tonight before Roman Reigns does.
Natalya and Tamina head into the ring. Natalya mentions that they have a non-title match against two women who have not been seen on SmackDown who want to take them on. Tamina tells them to get it over with and show up. The mystery opponents are Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart from NXT.
Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox beat Natalya and Tamina.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Edge. Edge says he is interested if Roman Reigns has the guts to face him alone or if he shows up with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) later tonight.
Sonya Deville heads to the ring. She announces that Bayley has sustained an injury yesterday following a training session and will be out for nine months, and will no longer be competing for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Money In The Bank. We then see a video message from Bayley, who says that the fans do not care if she is hurt or that she trained for them, and blames the fans for her injury before stating that whoever takes her place will not be as good as her. After Sonya Deville wishes Bayley a speedy recovery, she announces that Bianca Belair will no longer be defending the SmackDown Women's Championship at Money In The Bank; instead, she will defend it next week in front of the first live audience since 2020. She then announces that Bianca Belair will defend the title that night against Carmella, who heads to the ring. As Carmella insists she is the most beautiful woman in WWE, Liv Morgan shows up, annoyed that Sonya Deville is appointing something else to Carmella and accusing her of blatant favoritism. Sonya stops her and tells her she is replacing Carmella in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match because she deserves it, then tells her to get out of her ring before she changes her mind. Liv tells Carmella that she hopes she wins the title so she can cash in on her, then Bianca Belair shows up. Liv Morgan looks at her on the way out, then Bianca says she will accept Carmella as a challenger and that she respects Bayley for her competitive skills, saying she will finish things up when she comes back. She then tells Carmella she will see her next week.
Backstage, Paul Heyman tells Roman Reigns that they have a problem and that Edge is planning to call Roman out in the ring tonight and that Edge questions his manhood.
Toni Storm is coming soon to SmackDown!
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
Seth Rollins beats Cesaro to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to Edge's dressing room. Jimmy knocks, but Jey says they should wait for him to come out first. After the commercial break, Jimmy and Jey Uso barge into Edge's locker room but find it empty.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Cesaro did not stand a chance against him despite putting up a hell of a fight, and says Cesaro is not on his level while he is the present and future. Seth Rollins remembers that he cashed in on Roman Reigns when he won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and as he says he should be facing Roman Reigns right now, Edge shows up. Edge says that Rollins has not changed since 2014, then says that he will do something that Rollins would never do and call Roman out.
We hear from Chad Gable and Otis. Otis says there is something about a demolition video, especially when his prized pupil Otis is involved. He says that regardless of who the opponent is, anyone who steps to them, the results will be the same. Otis says that he will destroy anyone.
Next week: Big E vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins vs. King Nakamura in a Fatal 4-Way Match!
Edge heads to the ring. He congratulates Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) on reuniting, then says it does not matter how many minions Roman has, as he has "exposed the cracks in the table" and that he will take the Universal Championship, and that anyone who gets in his way will get choked out. He says that he feeds off fear like what Roman and Jimmy Uso had when he gave them the "Glasgow Grin," then "throws down [Roman's] punk card" and calls Roman out. Backstage, Roman tells The Usos to stay here so he can handle this on his own, then leaves with Paul Heyman and heads to the ring. Before approaching the ring, Roman tells Paul to stay behind with the Universal Championship. Roman heads down the ramp alone and without the Universal Championship. Backstage, Jey says something does not feel right, and he and Jimmy leave the dressing room. The Usos then head to the ring, and Roman tells them that he will handle this one-on-one. Roman takes off his jacket and slowly makes his way into the ring. Roman and Edge brawl, then Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up out of nowhere and attack The Usos from behind with chairs as Edge takes the fight to Roman. Edge plants Roman with a jumping DDT while The Usos lay out the Mysterios, then The Usos double team Edge only for Rey and Dominik to get back into the brawl and hit Jimmy with a double 619 while Jey gets a Spear. As all this happens, Roman retreats to the stage as Edge grabs a chair of his own and stomps the bottom out of it. As Rey and Dominik hold Jey down, Edge takes the piece of the chair and chokes Jey with it to the point that Jey passes out. Edge tells Roman he has one week, then chokes Jey Uso out again before doing the same to Jimmy. Edge then cokes Jey out a third time as the show fades to black.
Talking Smack: Edge compares his feud to Roman Reigns with past encounters.
This week's episode focuses on matches from NXT UK Superstars on American soil, as picked by NXT UK Superstars.
Alexander Wolfe picks Walter vs. KUSHIDA from the October 9, 2019 episode of NXT.
We hear from Eddie Dennis, who says that unlike the rest of the NXT UK roster, he has knowledge, and knowledge is power.
Xia Brookside picks Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura from the 2018 Mae Young Classic.
We hear from Nina Samuels, who says that NXT UK has come to its senses and realizes it needs more of her. She says that she does not to reflect in order to become better, and that the fans need to put her on the pedestal she deserves.
Next week: NXT UK's greatest hits!
"Flash" Morgan Webster picks Zack Gibson vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship from the August 22, 2018 episode of NXT.
We hear from Oney Lorcan, who says that anything goes in his match tonight and that he can use any weapon he wants. If he wants to give Ariya Daivari stitches, he can do that too, and he will. He is then attacked by Daivari, and officials have to keep both men separated.
We see footage from WWE.com where The Brian Kendrick is interrupted in an interview by The Singh Brothers, who patronizingly offer him a lifetime achievement award. This leads to Kendrick challenging them to a one-on-one match.
The Brian Kendrick beats Sunil Singh with the Captain's Hook. After the match, Samir Singh gets in the ring and attacks Kendrick along with Sunil, then Akira Tozara rushes into the ring to make the save for Kendrick.
We see the first part of a three-part interview with Humberto Carrillo, who talks about watching wrestling with his family as a kid, his move from Mexico to the United States, and the support he gets from his family.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Devin Justin. During the match, Mike Kanellis shows up and tears up the commentary table and throws trash around in an attempt to ruin the show. As General Manager Drake Maverick and officials try to get Kanellis to leave, Devin Justin tries to get a surprise win only to receive a sudden headbutt that gives Gallagher the win.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick speaks with Mike Kanellis, who says that he has neglected everyone including his own wife as of late and that Kanellis cannot take out his anger like he did. Kanellis blames Maverick for all of his problems, and says it was fair to ruin his show. Maverick says he is still General Manager, and while he sympathizes with him, he has to levy a fine on him. Kanellis tells Maverick to do what he has to do, for he has a match next week and he cannot wait to see what kind of fine Maverick has in store for him after what he plans to do.
Oney Lorcan beats Airya Daivari in an Anything Goes Match after a superplex through two tables.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading to "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese vs. Drew Gulak for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Extreme Rules.
In footage from earlier today, Dolph Ziggler is interviewed by Kayla Braxton in the parking lot. Ziggler calls Kevin Owens "an endless tub of excuses," then Owens shows up behind Ziggler and honks his horn. People stop to watch as Owens and Ziggler argue, then Owens punches Ziggler in the face, starting a brawl. The people watching have to stop the ensuing brawl, and Shane McMahon has to get security involved. Owens is ejected from the arena, while Ziggler is told to go inside the building. Sarah Schreiber then interviews Shane backstage. Shane says stuff like what happened earlier should be happening in the ring, and that he has a few ideas as to what to replace the original main event of Owens vs. Ziggler with.
An angry Kevin Owens shows up in the timekeeper's area, and says Shane McMahon should know the truth. He says that the McMahons - especially Shane - has gotten more TV time than anyone and that nobody wants Shane on television. As a result, everybody has to listen to Shane call himself "best in the world," and it makes him angry enough to bash his head on the commentary table. Shane demands that Owens' mike be cut, and Owens' mike is cut. Owens grabs another microphone, but Shane goes to the sound area as Kevin Owens yells at him so he can cut the second microphone. Owens then grabs a commentary headset, then Shane sics security on him. Owens then escapes through the crowd and leaves.
Before the next match, we see footage of Shinsuke Nakamura declaring that he is going solo again and that he is going to strike fear.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Finn Balor with a second Kinshasa after Finn Balor makes it back in the ring in time following the first one.
Backstage, Shane McMahon meets with Drew McIntyre and Elias. McIntyre says they have not only the clear physical advantage, but the clear mental advantage. Elias says he has the perfect funeral song for The Undertaker. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up, still wanting a piece of Kevin Owens in the ring. Shane decides to pit Ziggler against Roman Reigns in tonight's main event, and says that he, Elias and McIntyre will be out there with him tonight.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that Kofi Kingston can deny the truth all he wants, but it cannot change the facts. He says he offered Kofi compassion and offered clemency to those he loved, and that Kofi refused it because he is everything he expected him to be. At Extreme Rules, he will tear down the last of the lie and expose Kofi for who he is before putting him to sleep and take back everything he has taken from those he loves alongside the WWE Championship.
In the ring, Kayla Braxton introduces Nikki Cross (who represents Alexa Bliss) followed by Bayley for a contract signing for the two-on-one handicap match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules. Bayley says she is here only to sign the contract and acknowledges that Nikki is here, but not Alexa Bliss. Bayley says she was manipulated by people who only cared about themselves, and she learned to become a champion on her own. Nikki gets mad at Bayley, but Bayley tells Nikki that Alexa is in her head. She then asks Nikki if she is really okay with helping somebody else win a championship before admitting she is bringing everything she has in the face of impossible odds. She then asks Nikki what she will do when she and Alexa lose and Alexa blames her for the loss, but Nikki says Bayley doesn't understand anything because her friends abandoned her. After Bayley signs the contract, Nikki then says that Alexa has promised they will become co-champions before signing the contract. She then asks Bayley to stick around for her match with Carmella, for when she gets to play, she gets all the fun.
Nikki Cross beats Carmella.
We see footage from two weeks ago in Tokyo, Japan where The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) to receive a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at Extreme Rules. Backstage, Billie and Peyton run into Paige and The Kabuki Warriors. Billie fakes being sick to get out of their match, but Paige is not buying it and says The IIconics are overrated clowns before slapping Billie. Billie almost fights back, but Paige asks her if she is sick before saying that their match is coming.
Becky Lynch and Allison Brie are on the cover of the newest issue of ESPN Magazine.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Roman Reigns, who says that crazy nights have brought out the fight and made his career, and at Extreme Rules, he and The Undertaker will do their thing and Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre will rest in peace.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) show up. Woods says that he has a Triple Threat Match tonight against Otis and "The New" Daniel Bryan, and on Sunday, he and Big E have a SmackDown tag team title match. Big E says this is not his idea of being in a three-way on Sunday. As he says that they will become six-time tag team champions on Sunday, Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up. Daniel Bryan says the fans should be booing the new day, for despite pinning Big E and Rowan putting Big E through a table, The New Day still make jokes and fail to take their match seriously because nobody else takes them seriously. Woods tells Daniel Bryan he talks too much without saying anything, and says he wants to hear what Rowan has to say, stating that Rowan has taken orders from so many people that he and Big E don't know who his daddy is. This leads to "Who's your daddy?" chants from the fans, and Daniel Bryan says The New Day is deflecting true criticism with humor and jokes, and despite being talented and having great tag team matches, they never escape the middle of the card and are a comedy act. He then says the only thing worse than The New Day winning the SmackDown tag team titles are Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) winning them, as they follow in their footsteps. Heavy Machinery show up. Tucker says they get that Daniel Bryan is the best, the greatest and the champ, but at Stomping Grounds, there was no denying that he and Otis took him and Rowan to the limit. Since then, they have gotten back to work, and last week, they beat Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens to earn an opportunity at the SmackDown team titles. Tucker and Otis agree they are blue collar solid, which means they can overcome any obstacle, including The New Day, and that they will become SmackDown tag champs and show that there is no party like a blue collar solid party. Otis reminds Tucker that that is Sunday, and tonight, he, Daniel Bryan and Woods have a match and he is coming.
Otis beats Xavier Woods and "The New" Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat Match. During the match, Big E, Tucker and Rowan are all ejected from ringside after Big E and Tucker run right into Rowan and send him over the commentary table to stop a claw slam to Woods on the commentary table.
Backstage at catering, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville confront Ember Moon. Mandy tells Ember Moon to find a tag team partner for a tag team match next week. Ember says she'll face them on her own if she has to.
We hear from Ali, who says that he runs towards evil because he knows that evil only wins when good stands by. He says he has seen - and fought - them all as a police officer and a man. He says there is no monster that he is afraid to dance with, and if you don't show up to dance, you don't win the fight.
We hear from Aleister Black. After being told that his opponent is not revealing himself at this time, Aleister applauds his opponent, but at this point, he does not care who his opponent is, for he will beat him. Suddenly, somebody sits on the right side of the screen. They are wearing a white suit, and when the man sits down, it s revealed to be Cesaro. Cesaro says he is the one who knocked on the door, as he is here to pick a fight with him. Aleister is pleased, and says that this Sunday, he will fight him.
When asked about the main event, Shelton Benjamin looks around silently before saying "Well." He is not heard when he says this, and he then walks away.
Backstage, Paul Heyman walks by before Kayla Braxton interviews Kofi Kingston, who is not stressed about Samoa Joe and his tactics on Sunday, as he got inside Joe's head and hit him with Trouble In Paradise. He admits that Joe is dangerous, but he welcomes the challenge as a fighting WWE Champion.
Shane McMahon, Drew McIntyre and Elias show up to guest on commentary for the next match following a "proper introduction" from ring announcer Greg Hamilton.
Roman Reigns beats Dolph Ziggler. During the match, Shane McMahon gets in the ring, but he is suddenly attacked from behind by Kevin Owens, who hits Shane with a Stunner before jumping back over the barricade.
Backstage, Roman Reigns is stopped by Bobby Lashley on his way to the ring. Roman tells Lashley to get out of the way, and Lashley tells him that if he calls him out, he will come out to tear him apart, not to talk. Lashley then allows Roman passage to Gorilla position, then Roman Reigns heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Roman says that after this week, there is a lot he could talk about right now, but he has never had anyone stare into his face and dare him to call him out. He then says he is curious about what Bobby Lashley can do, and calls him out anyway. Lashley shows up, and Lashley and Roman stare down as Lashley steps through the ropes. Suddenly, General Manager Kurt Angle and Constable Baron Corbin show up, and Angle tells Roman and Lashley to save it for Sunday. Roman and Lashley immediately brawl in the ring, and the Raw locker room has to come out with a few referees and officials to keep both men apart. Both men are in corner, but Lashley manages to break free and attempts to get another piece of Roman Reigns. Roman manages to slide out of the ring as more members of the Raw locker room get in the ring to keep Lashley away from Roman. Lashley makes it out of the ring and goes at Roman again, but the entire locker room manages to keep both men separated. Lashley is pushed towards the ramp, but even taht does not stop him and he knocks Roman down. The rest of the locker room gets into place, but not after Roman and Lashley get some offense in on each other again. Lashley then drags Roman into the ring, but the rest of the locker room keeps Lashley from following him in there. This does not stop Roman Reigns from hitting a tope con hiro to the outside and landing on part of the locker room as well as Lashley. Roman then makes his way up the ramp, where he is kept away from Lashley once again. Even this does not stop Roman from running down the side of the ramp and jumping on Lashley one more time, and this time a brawl spills out on the entrance ramp. After this, the brawling ends for good as Roman goes to the back.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Mickie James cannot believe what they have just seen on the monitor, and Alexa says it will be nothing compared to the pain they will deliver to Natalya and Nia Jax tonight.
Nia Jax and Natalya beat Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. Immediately after the match, Alexa Bliss repeatedly hits Nia Jax with a Kendo stick. Nia manages to catch the Kendo stick, hit Alexa with it, chase her out of the ring, break it over her knee and run Mickie and Alexa all the way up the ramp. She then chases them to the back.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Nia Jax, who says Alexa Bliss will try anything to wear her down. She says that Alexa can't break her, but she can break Alexa, and this Sunday, she will break Alexa in half. Nia says she won't forget what Alexa has done to her, and she will pay her back inch by crushing inch as she takes back the Raw Women's Championship.
We see a video package of what happened between Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman last week.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Kevin Owens, who brings his bags as he says he is coming in to work. Owens thinks Angle has it in for him, and Angle laughs until Owens pulls out a doctor's note saying he's not medically cleared tonight. Owens then says he is still here and that he is hiding in the office as he knows Strowman will not get him there.
The Hemenway Family are the recipients of the Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.
Mojo Rawley beats No Way Jose.
We see footage from earlier today where Sasha Banks and Bayley, but this time Dr. Shelby is not the therapist. Bayley thinks that Sasha Banks will never stop caring about only herself.
Backstage, Seth Rollins meets Jinder Mahal, who tells him that life is beautiful and that instead of burning it down, he should embrace it. Seth plays along, which leads to a "Shanti" chant. Seth awkwardly walks away.
Seth Rollins shows up. Seth says that Boston, Massachusetts knows how to party, and says that over the years, the fans have given him some pretty nice nicknames, but the one that matters right now is "Former Intercontinental Champion." He says that he has the opportunity to change that by facing Dolph Ziggler in a 30-minute Iron Man Match at Extreme Rules, and the man with the most victories in that time will walk out with the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He knows that Ziggler is no joke and that he will bring the fight, but he will also bring Drew McIntyre with him as well. Nevertheless, he is still "Seth Freakin' Rollins," and when it comes to Dolph and Drew, nothing matters. Suddenly, Dolph and Drew show up, and Dolph thanks Seth for all the kind words before saying he will not just bring his ability as well as Drew with him, but also the Intercontinental Championship. Dolph promises he will walk out still Intercontinental Champion, and Drew tells Seth it will not be all bad as Seth will still have all his nicknames as well as a career-defining loss that previewed the future of Raw. Dolph tells Seth he is still the man and one of the best to step in the ring, but tells him he is no Dolph Ziggler, and says that he is so good, he may be walking out Sunday with a clean sweep. As Seth tells Dolph he's bleached his hair for too long, Dolph tells Seth that he wins an Iron Man Match by racking up victory after victory, not whatever he does in a Crossfit gym. Dolph then talks about how he walked out of Kent State University as the most winningest amateur wrestler in school history, and after some joking around between Drew and Seth, Seth tells Drew that where he's really going is where Dolph tells him to go. Seth questions why Drew is following Dolph around and doing what he tells him, then chalks it up to Dolph knowing Drew's secret and implies that Drew commits fornication with sheep. Dolph and Drew get angry with Seth, and Drew challenges Seth to fight him tonight to prove he is the man. Seth accepts and tells Drew that he is a "baaaaaaad man," making sheep noises as he says "bad." Dolph and Drew go after Seth, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, The B-Team, dressed as Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt, continue to mock the men they are dressed as.
Before the match, Curtis Axel, parodying Matt Hardy, says that The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) will become the new Raw tag team champs this Sunday. Bo, as Bray Wyatt, says he will devour their souls, then the lights go out and Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt appear on the TitanTron. Matt Hardy says enough with the dialogue, as the time for fun and games is over. Bray Wyatt says laughter is contagious, but so is fear, and Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel have been infected. Bray says they are the cure, and Matt says they will eat and delete The B-Team. Bray Wyatt asks why they should wait for Sunday when they are here. When the lights come back on, Matt and Bray are behind The B-Team, who soon flee before starting the next match.
Bo Dallas beats Matt Hardy after Matt Hardy is distracted by Curtis Axel attacking Bray Wyatt. After the match, the lights turn off, then back on. Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy then rush into the ring and overpower The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel).
It is announced that Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley, who says that while he has respect for everyone he steps in the ring, he has none for Roman Reigns after everything that has happened. He does, however, like that Roman wants to fight him, and when they fight Sunday, Roman won't be walking out afterwards.
Backstage, Tyler Breeze hands Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan some Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) shirts to stay on "the fashion straight and narrow," but Liv and Sarah tear them up.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that while Raw Women's Champion is a joy, nothing was more exhilirating than hitting Nia Jax with a Kendo Stick. She says she is saving the violence for Sunday, when Ronda Rousey will be watching front and center when she becomes champ again.
Ember Moon beats Liv Morgan with a jackknife pin out of a roll-up from Liv Morgan after punching Sarah Logan off the apron.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Finn Balor, but Bobby Roode suddenly shows up and says he and Finn are cut from the same cloth. He says they are unstoppable, and while Constable Baron Corbin can say whatever he wants, there is nobody better than Finn Balor. After tonight, they are going to be victorious as well as glorious. Finn then says that Corbin thinks he is the brain of the operations, but tonight, Corbin is twice as good as he is and he and Roode will do the talking in the ring.
We look back on Daniel Bryan's WWE World Heavyweight Championship win at WrestleMania 30, courtesy of Skyscraper.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle and Kevin Owens talk about the air quality in the room, then Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up. Angle tells Drew that if Seth Rollins beats him tonight, then Drew is banned from ringside at Seth and Dolph's match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules. Drew isn't bothered, saying that Seth Rollins won't win tonight.
Before the next match, Elias says it has been two weeks since he has performed, and then announces that he will soon be putting out a debut album. He then proceeds to play and sing for the Boston, Massachusetts crowd, mocking Bobby Roode and Finn Balor before saying he can't stand the city. He gets booed as he says that he wants to punch the people in their faces for their Boston accents, then begins to feel that the Boston crowd does not appreciate him for all that he is. He then says somebody appreciates him for what he is, and introduces his tag team partner for tonight, Baron Corbin. Corbin shows up and says that the people in Boston clearly do not respect him, then proposes singing a lullaby for Finn Balor while Elias plays guitar. Corbin sings "Itsy Bitsy Balor," then Finn Balor shows up for the next match.
Elias and Baron Corbin beat Finn Balor and Bobby Roode.
As Kevin Owens offers General Manager Kurt Angle the last bite of something backstage, Braun Strowman shows up. Angle says he invited Strowman, and tells Owen that at Extreme Rules, Owens and Strowman will be in a steel cage match at Extreme Rules. Braun Strowman says he smells something, then grabs Owens' air freshener and says Owens reeks of fear before spraying him with the air freshener.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns, who says that he wanted to fight Bobby Lashley tonight before Extreme Rules, as he has no respect for him and saw the fire in his eyes. He says that Lashley won't beat him Sunday, as he has that killer instinct that Lashley doesn't know about. He plans to beat him and move on to bigger and better things while Lashley will be the guy somewhere else.
Drew McIntyre beats Seth Rollins as Rollins is busy dealing with both him and Seth Rollins. (Had McIntyre lost, he would have been banned from ringside during the 30-minute Iron Man Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules.)
Mike Rome interviews Seth Rollins. Seth can hear him, but it's deciphering his babble that is harder. Seth knows Bray fancies himself a god, and has called him out for not buying into what he's selling. As far as the truth goes, Seth says the last year has been one big mind game, and that Bray surely is not a god. Seth says that when all is said and done, one man will be paying for his sins, and it will be Bray Wyatt.
Bray Wyatt says the time for talking is over. He says that he is in Seth Rollins' head as can always see him, and that no matter how hard he fights, he will feel him. Tonight, he will set his lack of faith on fire and make him a believer...and he will make him burn.
As Dana Brooke guests on the kick-off panel, Emma tells her to come to the back.
Charly Caruso interviews Paul Heyman. He refuses to sit down, lest Samoa Joe try to attack him from behind. Heyman says the thought of Samoa Joe beating Brock Lesnar is a joke, and says that Samoa Joe will pay for his actions. When asked if he would align himself with Joe, Heyman says that will never happen and passes on the offer. When asked if Joe is Lesnar's most dangerous opponent, Heyman admits this will be no cakewalk for Lesnar, and that Joe will take a piece of Lesnar with him tonight. Heyman says that Joe will take a piece of Lesnar with him tonight, and that neither man will come out the same. Nevertheless, Heyman feels that Lesnar will win tonight.
Neville retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Akira Tozawa after crotching Tozawa on the top rope and kicking it.
Bray Wyatt beats Seth Rollins by thumbing Seth in the eye from the outside of the ring before hitting Sister Abigail.
Charly Caruso interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt says tonight won't be easy, and knows their opponents are rough and tough. Jeff Hardy says doesn't mind losing a few teeth tonight, as they've been in some hard tag matches, some of which were firsts, such as the tag team table match and the TLC matches. Together, they plan on not only breaking barriers, but breaking bars.
Before the next match, Enzo Amore talks about how he and Big Cass debuted on the main roster in the same place as this event. He says that was love, but tonight is not. Enzo then says that was love, but tonight is not. He says all is fair in love and war, but the same cannot be said about life. He compares his life to "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra, as just like in the song, he was shot down in May of this year. He was back on top in June, but not in Cass' arms. He then dares Cass to stomp on his dreams, as his life has become better than his dreams. Enzo then says he will become larger than life, as he is a star while Cass is seven feet tall and not much else.
Big Cass absolutely destroys Enzo Amore. At one point in the match, Enzo Amore barely makes it back into the ring before the ten-count, but the match is over after a big boot. Referees have to help Enzo Amore up after the match.
Sheamus and Cesaro retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in a 30-minute Iron Man Match, four (4) falls to three (3).
We see Xavier Woods at the Rocket League World Championships.
Sasha Banks beats Alexa Bliss by count-out after Alexa stays outside of the ring to retain her title. Alexa Bliss retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship. At one point in the match, Alexa Bliss plays possum by supposedly breaking her left elbow only for her left arm to be perfectly fine as she hits Sasha with a cheap shot, revealing that she is double-jointed. After the match, Sasha chases after Alexa, and a brawl on the stage ends with Sasha pushing Alexa off the English commentary table and hitting her with the double knees.
Akira Tozawa demands Titus O'Neil that he get him a rematch against Neville for the Cruiserweight Championship.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dean Ambrose with help from Bo Dallas, who hits Ambrose from behind from outside of the ring.
Braun Strowman beats Roman Reigns in an Ambulance Match after Braun tosses Roman into the back of the ambulance during a Spear attempt. After the match, Roman comes out of the ambulance, attacks Strowman with one of the doors, then tosses Strowman into the back of the ambulance. Roman then tosses out the driver, gets in the ambulance, and drives it backstage before backing it at full speed into a tractor trailer, trapping Strowman inside. Raw General Manager Kurt Angle is aghast, and Jamie Noble and a referee have to use a crowbar to help get Strowman out. Heath Slater and Curt Hawkins have to have an impromptu match to fill the time. During the match, the local fire department shows up with the Jaws of Life to get Braun Strowman out of the hospital. As this is happening, Heath Slater beats Curt Hawkins off-screen. Braun is eventually freed, and is found lying inside, blood all over his face and arms. Despite medical staff trying to help him, Strowman somehow ambles away under his own power.
Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal Championship against Samoe Joe after countering a Coaquina Clutch into an F5.
On Raw Talk, Big Cass thinks he can take on Brock Lesnar, beat him and become WWE Universal Champion.
ACH says that the crowd is his track on repeat, and that everything he's been through are the lyrics. The only way to complete the song is to win the World Television Championship, and he'll have to get through Mark Briscoe to become #1 contender.
Before the next match, The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) promise that they will retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships.
Mark Briscoe tells ACH that he's a good athlete, but there's a difference between natural athletics and destiny. He's no stranger to gold now that he's one-half of the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, and now he wants some singles gold in ROH.
The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against "The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser.
Kyle O'Reilly respects Jay Lethal for taking him seriously as a competitor and never ducking him, and once again they square off for the World title. This time, they'll both find out who the best in the world really is.
Bobby Fish is in the ring for a special live version of The Fish Tank. Fish brags about being ROH World Television Champion, but today isn't all about him. It's about his two special guests who are fighting each other for a shot at this title: ACH and Mark Briscoe. ACH shows up first, followed by Briscoe. Briscoe tries to figure out what "ACH" means, and comes up with wild guesses such as "A Child Hero," "Acrobatic Cat-Like Horseman" and "Ass Cheeks Hughes." ACH cuts in and says that the main difference between him and Briscoe is that Briscoe has a legacy and that he does not, and he has to get through both Briscoe and Fish to start his before telling him "ACH" stands for "Annihilating Chickens' Hopes." Both men are ready to fish, and Fish cuts The Fish Tank short so that he doesn't get roughed up.
Mark Briscoe beats ACH to become #1 contender for the ROH World Television Championship. Both men show respect after the match, then Mark Briscoe and Bobby Fish stare down to end the show.
Next week: Roderick Strong vs. Dalton Castle! Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship!
Jojo interviews Apollo Crews. Crews says it was an honor to main event on Raw and represent the company. As for his chances against Rusev, Apollo is pretty confident.
Baron Corbin says he doesn't care where he's drafted to on July 19th as long as he gets his worth. He then says that tonight, Sin Cara will see the End of Days.
Baron Corbin beats Sin Cara.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) are in the VIP section at ringside.
The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
