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Friday, June 12, 2026

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 12, 2026

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis says he has not heard from Gunther yet, but he is assured they will hear from him tonight. Cody hopes that they have a good show tonight. Cody then runs into The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and fist bumps them, then Jey says that tonight is his King of the Ring match, and he will win tonight, win the tournament and face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cody hopes Jey is right, as Jey deserves to chase his title, but he hopes it is his decision and not Roman Reigns'.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she has built a career off of pressure and has nothing to worry about, and "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab are certain that Cargill will win tonight. Cargill tells Rhea Ripley that she will get her lick back, and that she will see her at SummerSlam.

Charlotte Flair beats Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca and Jade Cargill by submission with a Figure Eight to Lyra to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton show up to fight "Michin" Mia Yim when they get involved in the match, and this leads to a brawl that makes its way to the back.





Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says that Jade Cargill should not be champion, and when "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab confront Tiffany, Chelsea Green comes to the rescue with a shinai.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu meets with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Jacob Fatu says he is here for Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy says he is here to ensure nobody stops Jey. Solo says that they have their business and that he has his.

We see footage of Carmelo Hayes with the New England Patriots, who are seen in the front row.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who admires Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss as she writes in her diary, then says they have deluded themselves into thinking they are stronger together only to become weak and soft. She says that stars shine brighter alone before stating that she is coming soon to SmackDown.

Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis backstage. Gunther says that he will be picking the referee for his match with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, then says that he will know who the referee is by the end of the night.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor, who is excited to be on SmackDown. He says that he has old friends and old foes and that his past is not erased by being here, then he is met by R-Truth, who declares that The Judgment Day is back together. Damian Priest shows up, and he and Finn are not exactly happy to see each other. Finn leaves for his match, and Priest says that all they need are each other and that they will still be champions after their match with The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga).

Tiffany Stratton and Chelesa Green vs. "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab is official for later tonight.

Brie Bella and Paige beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Brie reverses Fallon's inside cradle on Paige behind the referee's back as the referee ejects Jacy Jayne for pulling Fallon Henley out of a submission hold from the outside of the ring.



Backstage, Sami Zayn is talking to Johnny Gargano again while Candice LeRae is on her phone. Sami takes Candice's advice to Gargano to "get up and do something about it" as advice for himself, and Sami then leaves to look for General Manager Nick Aldis.

Backstage, Los Garza (Angel and Berto) meets with Danhausen, asking him to re-curse the New York Knicks. They then hand him a bag of human money, then leave as Matt Cardona shows up. After Matt Cardona hands Danhausen his watch and a ring to keep the New York Knicks uncursed, Kit Wilson shows up with an electrified Miz, and Danhausen's like for a Frankenstein's Monster-like Miz causes Kit Wilson to swing a metal rod at Danhausen only to miss and hit a wire, which in turn electrifies Kit Wilson.



Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami says that the "ride or dies" showed up in full force for him in Europe compared to Providence, Rhode Island, and says the fans can either sit there with a sour look on their faces and boo him or ride and die with "the last real good guy." Sami then says that something has been brewing for months and months, and that it needs to come to an end. He says that he needs to clear the air, and asks that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes come to the ring. Cody comes to the ring, and Sami says they have had months' worth of misunderstandings where he helps Cody and ends up paying for it while Cody stands all, and wants to know if this is in an accident. Cody says that he cannot just turn this off and that they should not be in the ring this way. As Cody mentions WrestleMania 40, Sami says he was and still is happy for him, but mentions that Cody has lost past friends and wants to if it is them of if it is Cody. Cody says that he could not be honest with them like he can be honest with Sami, then tells Cody that the fans hate him and tell him that he sucks because he whines and cries and has become desperate. He says that the Undipusted WWE Championship is the only thing between them, then apologizes for holding the championship and that it means he never will. Sami slaps Cody, then starts apologizing. Cody slaps Sami back. Sami slowly leaves the ring, then comes back with a chair. Sami stands on the apron with the chair, then tosses it to the side and leaves.



Backstage, Jacob Fatu confronts Solo Sikoa with a message from Roman Reigns. He says it has been way too long and long enough, and that Roman needs him to come home. Solo says that is not home and that Jacob is Roman's lap dog, then wants to know what happened to Jacob. He says that Jacob used to be a killer that everyone was afraid of and was so close to beating Roman. Solo says Roman has done nothing but embarrass and humiliate him, which is not how someone treats somebody they love. Solo then tells Jacob to tell Roman that he can go to Hell. Jacob says he knows where Solo is coming from, but he has made his decision and he will stand on business, and if Roman sends him for him, he will come for him. Solo tells Jacob to tell Roman that if he wants him to come home, then he can come and get him.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Axiom.



Backstage, Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, stating that he has made a decision. He says that he needs somebody with experience as well as their heart in the right place. He says he needs a good guy - the last real good guy - and says Sami Zayn will be the referee for next week's WWE Championship match.



Trick Williams and Lil Yachty show up at the arena.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Trick Williams is not happy that he lost in the King of the Ring Tournament, then says that it woke up something in him and lit a fire that he has not felt in a long time. Trick says he wants to step his game up and bring SmackDown to new heights. He says that he is the king of the new school and that he is still the United States Champion. All of a sudden, Ricky Saints shows up. As Saints makes his way to the ring, however, Carmelo Hayes shows up and shoves Saints out of his way to the ring. Saints beats Carmelo to the ring as Carmelo tells Trick to make up his mind, and Saints says that he beat Carmelo as Carmelo wants Trick to defend his title. Both men start arguing, and Trick tells them to battle it out so he can defend the title against the winner. As Trick leaves, Saints shoves Carmelo into Trick, and that leads to a brawl between Carmelo and Saints. Trick gets back into the ring and sends Carmelo into the ring post, then hits the Book End on Saints.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Royce Keys. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa shows up and tells him that The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) is here to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight, and that Jacob Fatu is there to help him. He tells Royce that he does not have to fight with him, but he does not want Royce to be a casualty in Roman Reigns' war.

"Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab beat Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green after Jade Cargill pulls Tiffany Stratton off the ring apron before Chelsea Green can tag her in, which allows Michin to hit Chelsea with Styles Clash for the win. After the match, Jade Cargill gets in the ring, and Tiffany Stratton ends up being the victim of a three-on-one beatdown.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kiana James. Kiana says she did everything for Giulia and that Giulia needed her, and the one time she asks her for help, she is useful. Giulia says she needed help with English and with contract, but Kiana says she did not need her for anything. Giulia says Kiana used her momentum, but Kiana says she eclisped her. Giulia says her English is better now, then slaps Kiana in the face.



Backstage, Tama Tonga welcomes Finn Balor to SmackDown, and he is also not happy to see Finn.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that Sami Zayn is an emotional wreck and all over the place before Sami suddenly shows up. Sami uses Cody's words against him before sarcastically wishing him good luck next week.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight. Knight says that he saw it coming and that Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu are going to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight and are also trying to get Solo Sikoa back in the fold. He then says he will not make any promises, but if he can defy the odds, he will win the tournament and stomp Roman Reigns out.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Royce Keys, LA Knight and Finn Balor to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Royce hits Knight with a spinebuster only for Jey Uso to hit a top rope splash and pin Royce for the win. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up to watch from ringside, and LA Knight ends up booting Royce Keys into him near the end of the match.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



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



The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for June 12, 2026

We look back on Trinity vs. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Championship from Slammiversary 2023.

We look back on KC Navarro vs. Mustafa Ali for the TNA International Championship from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Allie for Around the Ring. Topics include the perks of being alive again after spending so much time in the Undead Realm, Allie's favorite animals, and Allie's top five scary movies.

Jason Hotch beats BDE after John Skyler distracts referee John Gastineau.



Thursday, June 12, 2025

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 12, 2025

Candice LeRae beats B-Fab by grabbing the tights during the schoolkid pin.

Dragon Lee beats Austin Theory.



Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for June 12, 2025

In backstage footage from earlier today, Mike Santana is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella outside of the building. Santino tells Santana that he has been suspended for two weeks and that he does not want him to get fired, and gives Santana his word that he will get his match with AJ Francis before telling Santana not to blow it. Santana tells Santino that he respects him as a man, and tells him that he wants that match. After Santana leaves, Robert Stone tries to sneak into the building, but he gets caught and kicked out by security when Santino calls for them.

Director of Authority Santino Marella heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Santino talks about beating Robert Stone at Against All Odds and thanks the fans for their support, saying he could not have done it without him. He proclaims that Robert Stone is gone forever and that he is Director of Authority once again. Santino then announces that Slammiversary is coming up, and that Moose will be defending the X Division Championship against Leon Slater. He then announces that next week, the Champions' Challenge will take place with a ten-person champions vs. all-stars match, and that as for tonight, there will be an Knockouts 8-4-1 Match where the winning team will face each other for a shot at the Knockouts World Championship. Santino then announces that Trick Williams is not a TNA roster member and that the locker room is chomping at the bit to face him at Slammiversary. Santino then introduces The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) to the ring for the next match, which is The IInspiration's first in three years.

The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) beat Missa Kate and Brittnie Brooks.



Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt says that there have been a few bumps in the road since losing the TNA World Tag Team Championships, but tonight, they will get back on the path to the titles when they step in the ring with Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and beat them. Jeff says he could not have said it better himself.

It's time for The Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) introduces themselves before plugging their new T-shirts at TNA Shop, then Francis decides to give away $100 to the kid who can do the best "Money, Money, Money" chant. They pick a kid named Pedro out of the crowd, then humiliate him by not giving him the money after he does the chant. AJ Francis then introduces Trick Williams before he and KC Navarro make fun of Joe Hendry, then AJ Francis asks Trick Williams how he feels about Fir$t Cla$$. Trick Williams approves of them, then says the only way the TNA World Championship would look better is if he and KC Navarro had tag team titles to go with hit. Franics mentions their match with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) tonight and says that they will be first in line for the TNA World Tag Team Championships when they win. Fir$t Cla$$ then raise a toast to Trick, proclaiming that Trick is the greatest TNA World Champion of all time and that "the Trick-NA era" will last forever.



Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) meet with Jason Hotch, and Moose tells Hotch that if he beats Slater up enough, he can get his own custom-made System ring. JDC mentions the strife going on in Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz) and admits he is impressed with him. Myers says The System has no leader, and Eddie offers Hotch a spot in The System. The rest of Order 4 show up, and Jason Hotch leaves with them. Alisha then notices Matt Cardona, and The System takes his presence as a threat. Eddie challenges Cardona to a tag team match with a partner of his choosing, and Cardona accepts. Myers briefly stares down Cardona as the rest of The System leave.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Heather by Elegance is cleared following a chipped tooth from the Countdown to Against All Odds. Tessa Blanchard is now medically cleared and will compete in tonight's 8-4-1 match. Jason Hotch is cleared following bruising from his match with Mustafa Ali at Against All Odds and is cleared to compete tonight.

Leon Slater beats Jason Hotch.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tessa Blanchard. Tessa says it does not matter how many women she has to face, because she will be the winner and she will be the #1 contender to the Knockouts World Championship while everyone else is in the way. She then says that the women's division will realize that they do not need a leader; they need a reminder of who built it.

Indi Hartwell, Tasha Steelz, Killer Kelly, and Jody Threat beat Rosemary, Dani Luna, Tessa Blanchard and Xia Brookside in the eight-woman tag match portion of an 8-4-1 Match to compete in a four-way match to determine a #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Killer Kelly beats Tasha Steelz, Indi Hartwell and Jody Threat in the four-way match portion of an 8-4-1 Match to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship after picking the bones when Indi hits Hurts, Don't It? on Tasha.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that she and Killer Kelly were always met to be and that she knows Kelly better than she knows herself, and while Kelly has been doing "God knows what," she has been busy being TNA Knockouts World Champion, and when she meets Kelly in two weeks, she will put her back in her place: on her knees in front of her, being her bitch.

We hear from Steve Maclin, who addresses Mance Warner's recent comments. He says Warner gave him the fight that he said he would give him, and while he hit him the hardest he has been hit in a long time, he is still TNA International Champion. Next week, he will be in the teaming up in Champions' Challenge with people "he could not give two shits about" except Trick Williams. He says Trick does not know a thing about TNA because he is TNA and he is one of the few pillars TNA has left. Maclin warns Trick he will be keeping an eye on him to see if he plays fair, because if he does not and he crosses the line, he will not be afraid to drop him on his head for a KIA. He also warns any potential challengers who want to cross the line to remember who is holding that line.

Mance Warner and Steph de Lander. De Lander calls Against All Odds a robbery, as Warner had Steve Maclin beat and they were screwed. She says that they are the ones doing the screwing and that she will make sure this will never happen again, as this is their era. Warner then threatens a production assistant, and Steph de Lander, security and even Tommy Dreamer have to step in before things get worse. Warner then gets in a brawl with Dreamer and suplexes him on the stage before laying him out with a kick to the face. Warner and de Lander then make out before leaving.

Backstage, we hear from Sami Callihan, who says that TNA's 23rd anniversary is coming up. As he addresses Trick Williams, The Northern Armory shows up, and Eric Young says it hurts him after what he and Callihan have both done for this place along with countless others, and that someone who will do anything to fight for the heart and soul of TNA. Callihan - who takes offense to Judas Icarus and Travis Williams staring him down - agrees with Eric Young, stating that they are the heart and soul of the company, and while he does not always like his style, he respects him. They shake hands, then The Northern Armory pretend to leave before Eric Young smacks Callihan.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) by disqualification after Trick Williams shows up and attacks The Hardys. After the match, Elijah and Joe Hendry show up and make the save, then The System runs in, as does Leon Slater and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Everyone starts brawling, and Elijah, Hendry, The Hardys, Leon Slater and The Rascalz are the only ones left in the ring before Leon Slater jumps over the ring post and takes everyone else out to end the show.



Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 12, 2025

Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora). Carlie Bravo says there is no better team than them, and Shane Taylor says that from now on, there is no more patience, and every match is a main event.

Atlantis Jr. and Templario beat Volador Jr. and Magnus.

Preston Vance beats Evil Uno with a paddle to the skull after Alex Reynold takes out Jacket Jameson on the ring apron only to be taken out by Griff Garrison. After the match, The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) gang up on Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds. All of a sudden, John Silver shows up for the first time in a while, and he slams anyone who gets in the ring.



In footage from earlier today, Red Velvet announces she is coming back to Mexico next week.

Red Velvet beats Harleen Lopez.



We see footage of "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in Best of the Super Juniors 32 in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Backstage, we hear from The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver). Silver proclaims that he is back, and Evil Uno says that The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) have been a thron in their side and have outnumbered them for too long, and proclaims that John Silver is worth as much as two of them. After Silver and Reynolds make fun of each individual member, Alex Reynolds challenges The Frat House to a six-man tag match.

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Vaughn Vertigo, Martian Webb, Riley Reinhart and Joe DeMaro by submission in an eight-man tag match via the crossface from Lee Moriarty.



Bandido beats Mansoor in a ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match after Johnny TV, Mason Madden and Taya Valkyrie get ejected from ringside for trying to unmask Bandido. After the match, Lee Johnson shows up, but it is a distraction that allows Blake Christian to attack Bandido from behind. Lee Johnson soon joins in, then Mascara Dorada shows up and chases Christian and Johnson out of the ring before helping Bandido up and handing him the ROH World Championship to end the show.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!



Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 12, 2024

Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring to start tonight's show. Swerve talks about his AEW World Championship match against Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door, and that Ospreay has been an assassin in the ring as of late until Double or Nothing, and that he is not a target to hesitate on. As he gives Ospreay credit for defending his title tonight while saying The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) has yet to defend theirs, then The Elite show up, with Okada taking offense to Swerve's comments before Nicholas Jackson talks about The Elite's dominance as of late. He also says that half of the roster is gone and that there are those who still doubt how violent they are, then challenges AEW's best to a Blood and Guts Match. Matthew Jackson says they and Swerve may not see eye-to-eye, but they do like his style. He then asks Swerve if he wants to stand side-by-side with winners and champions and change the world, then asks Swerve if he wants to join them, and even throws in their own sneakers. Swerve says he is a businessman and a philantrophist and does his own thing, then has Prince Nana throw the sneakers into the front row. The Elite then decide to pick a fight with Swerve, and that leads to The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) showing up and joining Swerve in the ring. Interim EVP Christopher Daniels shows up before a brawl can happen, and says he needs everyone backstage except for Jack Perry, as Perry will be wrestling Dustin Rhodes in a TNT Championship Ladder Match qualifier right now.



"Scapegoat" Jack Perry beats "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at Forbidden Door. All seconds are banned from ringside during this match.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly and Orange Cassidy. O'Reilly says they are professionals and that they can team up as well as they can compete with each other, and Orange says he has a few people who have his back as well as one who really does: Willow Nightingale, who suddenly shows up. Mark Briscoe says last week is the past and that today is today, and says the word of the day is "conglomeration," and that their opponents are in trouble tonight after what O'Reilly and Orange will do to them.

Rush beats Deonn Rusman. After the match, Rush takes the microphone from ring announcer Justin Roberts, then mocks Deonn Rusman for being weak like the fans and attacks him again. Suddenly, MJF shows up and brawls with Rush, and when security shows up, they get levelled, then Rush and MJF brawl again, this time taking the brawl to the crowd as Interim EVP Christopher Daniels and referees try to restore order. The brawl then spills backstage, and MJF puts Rush through a table before both men are finally pulled apart, with even the locker room getting involved in the pull-apart. It is then made official that next week, MJF will face off with Rush at the beginning of next week's show with no commercial interruptions.



Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Roderick Strong and The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly and Mark Briscoe in a trios match. After the match, Trent Beretta attacks Orange Cassidy on the outside, and The Don Callis Family attacks Mark Briscoe before Willow Nightingale's music hits. Suddenly, Willow is thrown onto the stage by Kris Statlander, who attacks Willow as Stokely Hathaway arrives. Stokely Hathaway warns Willow that if she gets in their business again, they will drag her to the emergency room instead of the stage.



We see Renee Paquette in the locker room with Rey Fenix prior to his AEW International Championship match against Will Ospreay later tonight.

We see a vignette for Shingo Takagi, who will be in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Backstage, Interim EVP Christopher Daniels announces that The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) will wrestle in Eliminator Matches for the tag team and Continental Championships, and that all seconds will be barred from ringside during these matches to see how elite The Elite is.

Before the next match, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata is commandering a camera as Samoa Joe questions why Tazz wears orange and Hook mentions that Tazz hates Syrcause before they ambush The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari).

Samoa Joe and Hook beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) with Redrum to Daivari as Joe has Nese in a sleeper from the apron. During the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling gets involved, but "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats him up and also chokes him out.



We hear from Stephanie Vaquer, who gives Mercedes Moné props for being one of the best. She then says that her arrogance is just plain offensive, as she works hard instead of sitting around and being on the red carpet, and that her title is not going anywhere as she becomes a double champion.

Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Zeuxis.



We see a vignette for Mina Shirakawa, which is also partly narrated by Mariah May, who also talks about her history with Mina as well as Mina's accomplishments.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Luther, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May. Mariah thanks Toni for entering her in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, then says she will host the contract signing between Mina and Toni next week. Toni says that she has high hopes for Mariah May in the tournament, and that she is confident she will walk out of Forbidden Door as Women's World Champion.

"The Redwood" Big Bill welcomes everyone to TV Time With The Learning Tree, and says that if "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho has taught him anything, it is never too late to start learning and never too early to start winning. He then introduces Jericho, who arrives with "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith. Jericho thanks the fans for making his new shirt, which just came out on AEW Shop fifteen minutes ago, the fastest selling shirt on the shop, then says he had some corn and that it was too ripe, as the soil had a pH level of 7 instead of 6 to 6.8. Bryan Keith tells everyone to respect Jericho in order to grow good corn, then Jericho brings out tonight's guests - Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) - saying they could learn something from him. Jericho reminds Private Party to have some designated drivers if they plan to do some shots, then says that while they have done some good work in AEW, they have not won matches, as their basics are not up to snuff. Jericho says he knows the basics after learning from Stu Hart 33 years ago, and says that some of the stuff they do is unsound. Zay tells Jericho to teach them something, as everyone wants to see it, as Jericho is "the Caitlin Clark of AEW." Jericho teaches the proper way of climbing to the top rope, then Zay trips Jericho off the top before brawling with Big Bill and Bryan Keith, sending them over the top rope and taking them down before Jericho eats some aerial offense.



We see a video package of Jon Moxley as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion ahead of his title defense against Tetsuya Naito at Forbidden Door.

Backstage, we hear from The Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Juice Robinson). Austin and Colten Gunn make fun of The House of Black's (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) entrance and wonder what they are doing before bragging about being Unified Trios Champions, then Juice Robinson challenges The House of Black to a match on Collision.

Daniel Garcia beats Nick Comoroto. During the match, MJF and Will Ospreay are both seen watching the match from backstage. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. Ospreay says his body is feeling fine, and while he would like to praise Daniel Garcia, his mind is elsewhere with Forbidden Door and he has a title to defend and a contract to sign.



Backstage, we hear from PAC, who says that he has been extorted by everyone as of late and that it is humiliating. He says he should be a bastard, but he feels like a bitch. PAC says this ends now, as he is done with apathy and he is angry again, and he is at his best when he is angry. PAC then announces that he will be entering the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and getting his opportunity at the world championship at All In. He says he will be damned if this does not happen, then warns The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Juice Robinson) that Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) have not forgotten what they did to them.

Will Ospreay retains the AEW International Championship against Rey Fenix after telling Swerve Strickland, who is watching from the front row, that this is his house. After the match, Swerve and Ospreay meet in the ring, and while Ospreay wants to shake Swerve's hand, Swerve is not enthused as he says this is not a game and that he cannot hold both titles. As soon as Trick turns around, Ospreay snatches the AEW World Championship from Swerve's shoulder and holds them both before Swerve takes the world title and tells him he is lucky they are still friends, as he would have put anyone else in the grave for that.



Here are the highlights for tonight's show!



Monday, June 12, 2023

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 12, 2023

WWE official Adam Pearce introduces Rhea Ripley to the ring for the introduction of a brand new women's championship in WWE to start tonight's show. Adam Pearce presents Rhea Ripley with the Women's World Championship. It is the same as the World Heavyweight Championship, but with a white leather strap. Dominik Mysterio shows up and puts the championship around Rhea's waist as Adam Pearce leaves with the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, which is no more and replaced with the Women's World title. Rhea tells Dominik to tell the world how awesome she is, which leads to the fans booing Dominik as he says that there is a great man behind a great woman and that he will always be there to support Rhea. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes suddenly shows up, then says that Rhea is starting a new legacy that is well-deserved before congratulating her before mentioning his match with The Miz later tonight. Cody then brings up his and Dominik's meeting last week and says that as nice as it would be to hear Brock Lesnar's music to hear him accept his challenge, Lesnar does not have the balls to face him again. He then challenges Dominik to a one-on-one match at Money In The Bank. Dominik says he is not afraid of anyone in the world, especially after he embarrassed Cody in the middle of the ring like he would anyone else. Cody eggs the fans on into chanting "You suck" at Dominik again before asking for a yes or no answer. Rhea says Dominik is more of a man than anyone in the arena and is more of a man than Cody. As Rhea says that Dominik accepts, The Miz suddenly shows up to attack Cody from behind. Cody hits Miz, but as he knocks Miz over the top rope, Dominik hits Cody with a cheap shot from behind.





"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats The Miz.



Backstage, Becky Lynch is seen talking with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn before heading to the ring. As she heads there, she also sees Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) giving some pointers to Maxxine Dupri.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says she has been lucky enough to do a lot in her career, but the one thing that has eluded her is winning the women's Money In The Bank ladder match. She says that she has a good feeling about this year. She says everyone has been conditioned that the number one person is the one holding the championship, but in reality, the real number one is the one who holds the power and the one who holds the power holds the Money In The Bank briefcase. Becky says the one with the briefcase has the power to make the champion scared and get them off of their game, and she admits she is getting a little tongue-tied because she loves power. She says that the power makes people scared, and that scared people do crazy and dangerous things, which makes her better. Becky goes on to call Trish Stratus "scared," as she was so scared that she was going to be exposed at Night of Champions that she got an insurance policy in Zoey Stark. Suddenly, Zoey Stark shows up. Zoey says she has heard enough, and states that while Becky has accomplished a lot, she will never beat Trish Stratus or her. Becky says she has many failures and that she has learned from all of them, which makes her great, then states that while not a lot has been learned about Zoey Stark, she does know that Zoey Stark is talented in the ring but lacks a personality. Zoey aggressively asks Becky if she has ever owned a mirror, and says Becky had to rely on someone breaking her face to be special and is trying to hold on to that fame, and in effect, Trish Stratus. Zoey says she will break Becky's face again and make her famous at Money In The Bank, but Becky says that they do not have to wait and that they can fight right now. Suddenly, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville show up. Sonya says it is time to address Becky's blatant disrespect towards her and Chelsea last week, and Chelsea says she did not fight back because she did not want to cost Sonya the Money In The Bank ladder match. As Sonya says she was trying to check up on Chelsea, which caused her to lose, Becky tells Sonya to take a seat at ringside while she makes Chelsea Green famous. This starts the next match.



Becky Lynch beats Chelsea Green with the Dis-Arm-Her as Zoey Stark watches the match from atop a ladder on the stage.



Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) boast about Dominik being ready for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Meanwhile, Finn is pre-occupied, which worries Rhea. Priest says that he will qualify for Money In The Bank tonight, but tells the rest of The Judgment Day that he is going to do this alone.

Damian Priest beats Matt Riddle with a Razor's Edge off the ropes to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After the match, Imperium (Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser) shows up, and they head to the ring as Priest makes his way out. Priest looks at Gunther, then tells him "Pick the bones." Gunther and Kaiser gang up on Riddle for attacking and injuring Giovanni Vinci last week, then Kaiser holds Riddle down so that Gunther can chop Riddle in the chest.





Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) love to gas Dominik Mysterio up and that Dominik Mysterio will get hurt. He says that Brock Lesnar will not show up and Dominik will not go away, but he knows all eyes are on him and that he will finish the story. He says that Lesnar and Dominik will not knock him off the path, and that he wishes Dominik good luck.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Natalya. Natalya says being herself has gotten her nowhere and that she does not know how to be herself anymore. Saxton then catches Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Owens says he came close to beating the seemingly unbeatable, but he and Sami soon get payback. Imperium (Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser) show up, and Kaiser says payback is what happened to Matt Riddle before bringing up Owens' loss with Gunther. Sami says Imperium has no right to brag, especially since it took all three members of Imperium (Gunther, Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) to beat Owens and that Riddle injured Giovanni Vinci. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up, and when Sami says that they will put Imperium in their place tonight, Kaiser notes Sami's confidence and dares Owens and Sami to put their tag team titles on the line tonight. Owens gets fired up and states he is game to do so before he leaves, then Sami tells Gunther that he and Kaiser are looking at the undisputed tag team champions before leaving. Gunther tells Pearce to make tonight's match a title match, but Pearce says he will have to think about that.



We hear from Indus Sher (Jinder Mahal, Veer Mahaan, Sanga). Jinder Mahal says they are not satisfied after last week, and that they offer Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin a proper match and a proper chance of survival, but warns that every one of their fears will be justified.



Bronson Reed beats Ricochet by disqualification. During the match, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up to get a closer look at the match. Later in the match, Bronson throws Ricochet into Nakamura, and as Bronson Reed goes for the Tsunami on Ricochet, Nakamura attacks Bronson Reed on the apron, ending the match. After the match, Ricochet confronts Nakamura, and Bronson lays both men out before going for the Tsunami on Nakamura. Ricochet fights off Bronson, then he and Nakamura work together to hit Bronson with a Superplex.



Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with Kevin Owens about his recent blowups, including tonight's, and Owens admits he has been stressed for the last few months, first with The Bloodline and then with Imperium. Sami asks Owens if he is good, to which Owens replies "Yes."

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce makes it official that tonight's tag team match will be for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Ricochet meets with Pearce wanting a rematch with Bronson Reed, only to find out Bronson is in a match next week against Shinsuke Nakamura, who is suddenly next to him. Ricochet says tonight was his fight, not Nakamura's, and warns him that if what happened tonight happens again, there will be problems. Nakamura says it is nothing personal and that it is his turn to succeed where Ricochet has failed, and that Ricochet can have Bronson when he is done with him.



Finn Balor heads to the ring. Finn calls out Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, saying that he knows he is here before calling him out for a face-to-face meeting. Rollins shows up, then Finn Balor says he has words that he has been waiting to say for seven years. All the while, everyone keeps singing Rollins' theme song. Finn talks about how he came to Raw seven years ago and beat Rollins to become the first-ever WWE Universal Champion, and after minutes of people still singing Rollins' theme song, Finn says the highest of highs became the lowest of lows thanks to Rollins. Finn mentions the injuries that he received from that match with Rollins and says that while injuries happen, what really bothers him is that Rollins took everything from him, including his title, his momentum and a year from his career. He then says it is his turn to take it all back when he takes Rollins' momentum and title and a year of Rollins' career away at Money In The Bank. Rollins laughs, and explains that this is the Finn Balor he has been waiting to see for the past seven years. He says that match sent them both on different career trajectories when one got bitter and the other got better. He admits he has done some bad things over the past seven years, but he has also made memories, history and moments that the fans will never forget. Rollins says he did that because he changed, adapted, rolled with the punches and got better to the point that he is his best self, and that the proof is in the World Heavyweight Championship. He then says that if Finn Balor wants a crack at it, he is on. He then asks which version of Finn Balor will show up in London, as the bitter shell of Finn Balor will not stand a chance while the Finn Balor that beat him to become champion has a shot. Rollins asks Finn Balor if he will bring the Finn Balor that beat him, or the Finn Balor who has "spent the last seven years acting like a little bitch."



"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Raquel Rodriguez after "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey gets on the apron and distracts Raquel, allowing Shayna to pin Raquel with a schoolkid pin and also allowing Ronda to put both feet on Shayna to give her leverage.



In memory of The Iron Shiek, 1942 - 2023.

Chad Gable beats Erik with an O'Connor Roll after Maxxine Dupri takes down Valhalla with an arm drag at ringside when Valhalla charges at her.



We see a vignette for Rhea Ripley.



Backstage, Finn Balor is talking with JD McDonagh when Damian Priest shows up. McDonagh leaves, and Finn congratulates Priest on qualifying for Money In The Bank. Priest notes that Finn Balor is in a better mood, then Finn asks Priest if he would cash in on him. Priest says that would not happen, then says he is happy for Finn and his opportunity. He then tells Finn that Rollins has him going up and down and that he needs to end things between them.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he is as prepared and confident as one man should be, then asks if Finn Balor is prepared for him, because Finn Balor will not only lose his mind, but Damian Priest will be out for him as well. Rollins then decides to throw a monkey wrench into the proceedings and announces an open challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship next week.

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships Imperium (Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser) after Matt Riddle shows up with officials trying to stop him. Gunther hits Riddle with a big boot, but Owens hits Gunther with a DDT on the ramp. This allows Sami Zayn to hit a distracted Ludwig Kaiser with a Blue Thunder Bomb in the middle of the ring to win the match and retain the tag titles.



This week on Raw Talk: Becky Lynch! Zoey Stark! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri)!



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





Sunday, June 12, 2022

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for June 12, 2022

The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews Invictus Khash. Khash says he has plowed through everyone in his path for the past year, and wants to know when he gets a shot at "The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson. He also agrees that nobody can beat him. Suddenly, Championship Wrestling athletic trainer Mike Goga shows up and tells Invictus Khash that he has a guy who can beat Khash. Khash says "Bring him on, then."

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Danny Limelight. Danny said that he did not get pinned and that he needs to go back to his roots and taking what he wants before taking Jack Farmer's pen.

Invictus Khash beats Keita with a Fujiwara Arm Bar.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that the second time is the charm and that he has the face of a champion and is putting his money where his mouth is.

"King FatBoy" Papo Esco guests on commentary for the next match.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Jordan Cruz and Danny Limelight in a three-way match to become the United Heritage Champion after Limelight's feet inadvertently hit the referee in the face and Zicky Dice uses the Heritage title as a weapon against both men.

Backstage, Jake Farmer interviews "The Captain" Shawn Dean. Shawn Dean says he is excited to be here and hit everyone with The Deal as he elevates all the talent to his level after proving he is elite.

Jack Banning and Hunter Freeman beat Honest John and Ju Dizz with a guillotine choke from Banning to Honest John. After the match, Brendan Devine attacks Honest John, and Ju Dizz tries to stop him only for Freeman and Divine to lay him and Honest John out.

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Alpha Wolf" Karl Fredericks beats "King FatBoy" Papo Esco by disqualification after "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater rushes the ring and hits Fredericks with the Midas Touch. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship.



Saturday, June 12, 2021

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 12, 2021

The rules for Pure Rules Tag Team Matches are announced. The most noticeable change is that a rope break is used when a teammate breaks up a pinfall or submission, and that a teammate breaking up a pinfall or submission when all rope breaks are grounds for a disqualification loss.



Dalton Castle shows up with four masked boys to watch the next match from ringside.

Eli Isom beats Dak Draker to advance to the finals of the Survival of the Fittest tournament after Dak Draper goes for a top rope move only for Dalton Castle and his boys - who have been a slight nuisance throughout the match - to walk away before he can hit it. This distraction allows Eli Isom to recover and hit The Promise for the win.



We hear from O'Shay Edwards, who talks about his upcoming Survival of the Fittest tournament match "The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson. He says that he is more overlooked than Dickinson, saying everyone knows who Dickinson is and that people in business suits are sweating and that Dickinson is also sweating because the pressure to win is on, and if he loses, so do the suits. We then hear from Dickinson, who says that he is already "the fittest" and has survived more adversity than everyone else, then asks who is ready to face adversity from being in the ring. He says it is sorry that O'Shay Edwards has to be the first he has to go through, then says it has to be somebody and that he cannot think of a better way to put an exclamation point on everything and "stick it up everybody's ass" by winning the ROH World Championship. That match will happen on tomorrow's ROH Week By Week on YouTube.

The Foundation ("Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and Rhett Titus) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against La Faccion Ingobernable (Kenny King and Dragon Lee) by disqualfication in a Pure Rules Tag Team Match after Kenny King breaks up a pinfall with no rope breaks left. After the match, La Bestia del Ring shows up and attacks The Foundation, but Johnathan Gresham and Jay Lethal show up to reverse the numbers game. As this happens, VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, "The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson, Homicide, Tony Deppen) watches from the stage.



Against All Odds 2021 - The Results

Tommy Dreamer and Sami Callihan beat The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) in a Street Fight.



Joe Doering beats Satoshi Kojima.



We hear from Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus). Rosemary says the time is nigh and that tonight, they will bring all the championships back home.

"Inevitable" Ace Austin vs. Rohit Raju vs. "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams vs. Trey Miguel vs. Chris Bey to declare a #1 contender for the Impact X Division Championship is declared a no-contest after Madman Fulton gets involved in the match and decimates everyone not named Ace Austin with ease.



W. Morrissey beats a defiant Rich Swann after Swann flips Morrissey the bird.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo, Kimber Lee and Susan. Deonna says tonight feels different and is in their favor, and says she is ready to defeat Rosemary. Kimber Lee says she and Susan get a shot at Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz), and Susan says they will "Bland and Burnt" when they are done.

Tenille Dashwood beats Jordynne Grace with an inside cradle after Kaleb gets on the apron as Jordynne has Tenille in a sleeper hold. When Rachael Ellering yanks Kaleb off the ring apron, Jordynne Grace gets angry at her, wanting to win on her own. After the match, Jordynne Grace gets back in the ring and slams Kaleb into the mat, and gets angry, saying she can do this.



Brian Myers is backstage with Sam Beale, having watched the entire show so far and wanting to know what Sam Beale has learned. Beale says the best way to learn things is poke holes in what the opponent is doing. Jake Something shows up and tells Sam Beale to do the opposite of whatever Brian Myers tells him, and Myers makes fun of Jake for not being booked on the show. Jake yanks Myers' chair out from under him and dares Myers to step up, but Myers tells Beale "Don't take the bait" and leaves.

Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) retain the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships against Kimber Lee and Susan.



Violent By Design (Deaner and Rhino) retains the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) after Rhino clubs Crazzy Steve in the back of the leg as Steve is on the top rope.



We see another vignette for Steve Maclin, who says that torture is time, not pain, as time is torture and torture takes time. He then says he has had nothing but time for years and knows who he is, then says it is time to meet Mr. Mayhem.

Deonna Purrazzo retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Rosemary.



Kenny Omega retains the Impact World Championship against Moose. During the match, the ref is knocked out after Omega uses the referee has a shield against Lights Out, and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) get in the ring and superkick Moose multiple times before hitting the BTE-Trigger and helping Omega hit the One-Winged Angel to retain. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Sami Callihan is in the ring. He hits The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega with a baseball bat, then Don Callis tells Sami Callihan to think about what he is doing and that he is his boss. Sami Callihan produces a chair from underneath the ring, but as Sami is about to smash the chair into Kenny's eye with the bat, Don Callis fires him. As Don Callis leaves, Scott D'Amore goes after him.



Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for June 12, 2021



The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) shows up. Jimmie Blaylock says that their brains are more cracked than the I-40 bridge and that they are here to make a statement. Blaylock says that Walker Hayes did exactly want they wanted him to do, then The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) mess with Blaylock says that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels starred in a Hollywood horror masterpiece as they plan to kick some butt.



The Revenant of Walker Hayes quickly beats Maxx Stone. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmie Blaylock says that The Hollywood Horror Show will be back and that more trouble will be on the way.



Norman Meklakov is at the announce table for a face-to-face confrontation with "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who soon shows up. Justin Cole says that everyone is tired of Meklakov's pro-Russian propaganda, but Meklakov says nobody cares and that the crowd is full of stupid Americans. Suddenly, Cole is attacked from behind by "The Emperor of Asia" Ken Dang.



We hear from Eric McMahon and Paris Kelly. Kelly says she is looking better, but Eric still has trouble seeing how many fingers he is holding up due to what Diana Taylor has done to her, saying this is professional wrestling and not a street fight. Eric McMahon says that Diana Taylor has one opportunity to make things right, and that if she doesn't, it will be bad news for her and money for him and Paris Kelly.



Diana Taylor beats Lil Bit. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor. She says that Paris Kelly have known each other for a long time, and that she has no idea what is going on with Paris Kelly and that she does not know Eric McMahon, whom she feels has a hand in what is going on.





The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) are at the announce table. Aaron Roberts says that when they are out here, there have to be some tag team titles involved, and asks who better to be the first champions than them. Zay Washington agrees.

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) vs. The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) ends in a no-contest. During the match, The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) and Uncle Mikey show up and say they will be the tag team champions, then get in the ring and attack both teams. Danny B. Goode runs in to even the odds, and The Skimahorns and Uncle Mikey retreat.



Van Viciouss hands flowers to Maria Starr, then reads a poem where he states that Maria wants him and not Dustin Starr. Dustin says that people are now chanting his name and want to see him punch Viciouss in the face. Dustin Starr says he will go against his better judgement and take the high road, do his job and host the show. Van Viciouss leaves, saying "Good thing you got a good thought process." After this, Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table and rip up a fan's sign on the way there. Steel says that where one of them goes, so does the other, and when you deal with one, you deal with both of them. Steel also says he is a giving champion, and says that he will defend his title against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels today. Dustin Starr says that Brett Michaels is not here today, and Steel calls Brett Michaels a chicken. Steel then says that since Brett Michaels is not here, he might as well take a vacation for a few weeks, then says he is the one with the belt when told that the fans are telling him he sucks. Suddenly, Action Jackson shows up and challenges Alan Steel for the Memphis Heritage Championship since Brett Michaels is not here. Alan Steel asks him who he can beat, and Jackson says "I can beat you" to Dotson. Steel says that if Jackson can beat Dotson, he can get his title shot. Jackson then asks Dotson "What did the five fingers say to the face?" before slapping him and running into the ring. Both Jackson and Dotson briefly brawl before Steel pulls Dotson out of the ring.



Austin Lane heads to the announce table. He says that "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx gave him everything he got last week, and now he wants another challenger this week to prove he is the best of the best. Suddenly, The Hollywood Horror Show "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) shows up. Suddenly, The Hollywood Horror Show shows up. They surround the ring, then Jacksyn Crowley attacks from behind.

Austin Lane beats Jacksyn Crowley by disqualification after The Revenant of Walker Hayes grabs him out of a tope suicida and slams him into the ring post. After the match, Jackson and Otis plant Austin Lane with a two-man DDT.





Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for June 12, 2021

Dustin Starr guests on commentary for this week's show.

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch). After the match, Guy Tweakacetti and Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) show up, and Tweak announces the premiere of their new music video "Heat Streak" in two weeks before inviting The Yung GOATs to the premiere.



Jeff Farmer interviews Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion). Flex announces that they will be enacting their "Candy Clause," which states that in case of a championship rematch clause, the champion has to take on both him and Richie Slade. Richie Slade says the Heritage title is coming home.

Backstage, John Roberts interviews Kevin "BHK" Masterson, who apologizes to EJ Sparks for taking it too far in their match. As BHK refers to his Rocknes Monsters persona, saying that his space precinct sent him back here to get credits, Dan Joseph shows up and tells him to get back to Earth.

Dom Kubrick beats Vinny Wasco. After the match, Emily Mae interviews Dom Kubrick, who says that since SoCal Distancing dissolved and he lost the United Tag Titles, he has tasted gold and blood and has wanted more. He says that this has led him to Halston Boddy, who says that the champagne has gone bad for Vinny Wasco while introducing Dom Kubrick as the newest member of The Boddy Shop.



"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beat The Hot Commodities (Anthony Idol and Honest John) after Idol, Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price leave Honest John high and dry.



Before the next match, Flex McCallion says that Jordan Cruz stole the Hollywood Heritage Championship and says that he only beat 50% of Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) and is therefore only 50% a champion, and for that, he is in a "Candy-cap Match."

Jordan Cruz retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship against Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) after Flex goes for a roll-up - and knocks Slade off the apron in the process - only for Cruz to reverse it into one of his own.





Friday, June 12, 2020

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 12, 2020

Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) beat Leon Ruff and Adrian Alanis.



Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beat "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Tehuti Miles after Gallagher and Nese walk out on Tehuti Miles.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 12, 2020

Renee Young is in the ring to start tonight's show for an official contract signing between Sheamus and Jeff Hardy for their match at Backlash. Sheamus arrives first, followed by Jeff. When Sheamus shows up, he shows up with a doctor and several members of security who carry a big black box into the ring. Sheamus says he had nothing to do with what happened between Jeff Hardy and Elias, but Jeff tells Sheamus he has no idea what he has unleashed. Sheamus says the security is for Jeff, not him, and says he cannot trust Jeff and that Jeff must take a urine test. Sheamus says Jeff must take the test or else he will not get in the ring, calling Jeff "a junkie." Jeff admits he is an alcoholic, and says that if this is what he has to do to get to Sheamus, then so be it. Jeff says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired, and says that to feed his demons, sometimes he has to square up with "a bastard" like Sheamus, and says he will go through "[Sheamus'] B.S." As Jeff Hardy takes the urine test, Sheamus tells everyone not to end up like Jeff Hardy as part of an anti-drug message. Sheamus then brings up Jeff's family as well as his history with addiction, then Jeff takes the urine and throws it at him. As he does, Jeff Hardy tells Sheamus "It's better to be pissed off...than pissed on." Jeff leaves the ring as Sheamus spits, coughs and gags and the crowd chants "You got pissed on." At this point, Hardy has signed the contract.



Backstage, Sheamus is in the bathroom when the doctor shows up and tells him that Jeff Hardy's results came back negative. Sheamus is furious.

Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Nakamura hits Kofi out of the air with a knee and pins him with an inside cradle.



Backstage, Tucker tests Otis' senses when Mandy Rose shows up and wishes Otis luck. As Tucker gets Otis focused, Sheamus and Jeff Hardy are heard brawling backstage. Referees and official have to keep them apart.



We see a video package chronicling the history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship leading up to the next match.



"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Daniel Bryan in a match lasting more than half an hour to win the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship! After the match, Renee Young interviews Styles, who says that he is the best WWE champion that the fans have ever seen and that he is phenomenal.



Backstage, Braun Strowman says that tonight's show has been crazy, and says that while he can fix the windshield on his car, nothing will fix The Miz and John Morrison. He also says he is not in the mood for a Money In The Bank cash-in tonight. Strowman makes it clear that he has no idea destroying some Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis).

Sasha Banks and Bayley show up for the Women's Tag Team Championship victory celebration. Bayley says she is at the top of her game, and while it could be lonely at the top, she still has Sasha Banks with her and they are Women's Tag Team Champions. Sasha says they are the leaders and that they could take their titles back any time they wanted, and that their tag team titles prove they and their friendship are unstoppable. As Bayley is about to read a poem, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross show up. Alexa says that the line needs to be drawn at poetry, and Nikki says that she and Alexa love a good party. Suddenly, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) are on the TitanTron, and they announce that Bayley and Sasha's reign will soon end. After mentioning they ended their first reign and that they left them laying on Monday night, they tell Bayley and Sasha not to turn their backs on Alexa and Nikki, who lay Bayley and Sasha out.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison, who debut a new video where they state that Braun Strowman needs to go. The music video is soon interrupted by Braun Strowman's entrance.

Matt Riddle debuts next week!



Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and Braun Strowman beat The Miz, John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler. During the match, King Corbin shows up on the TitanTron. He is backstage, and he talks to Mandy Rose about Otis stealing his crown. Corbin says that is alright, as Mandy is fantasizing about being with him. He is soon attacked by Otis, who has run to the back. Later on, Otis is back in the match, and Mandy Rose joins him at ringside.



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





Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 12, 2020

Liv Morgan beats Natalya with an inside cradle. After the match, Natalya has another meltdown.

Shelton Benjamin beats Shane Thorne.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 12, 2019

Candice LeRae and Io Shirai vs. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir ends in a no-contest after both sides brawl outside of the ring after "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler gets Duke out of the ring only to be hit with a top rope moonsault from Shirai. After the match, Duke and Shafir take the boots to LeRae and have to be held back by security, while Baszler and Shirai go at it in the crowd.



We hear from Velveteen Dream, who says that he can go forever before asking if everyone is ready for the next experience.

Damian Priest debuts next week!



KUSHIDA beats Drew Gulak in a submission match with the Hoverboard Lock. Both men shake hands after the match.



In footage from earlier today at the Performance Center, Vanessa Borne and Aliyah are about to head home when Vanessa mentions that Mia Yim is next in line for a title shot. Aliyah says they are more deserving, and that Mia Yim will only bring the women's division down because she is not championship material. Vanessa Borne proposes Mia Yim learn English and fashion to level up and be up like them so they can take her seriously. Vanessa tells Mia Yim to study up, because she and Aliyah refuse to get in the ring with trash.

In two weeks: "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler vs. Io Shirai in a steel cage match!

NXT congratulates Mansoor on his 50-man battle royal victory at Super ShowDown.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) continue their NXT Championship celebration next week!

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong). During the match, Jaxson Ryker shows up, and as he takes out members of security and is stopped by officials, he distracts The Undisputed Era in the process. Burch pushes Strong into O'Reilly and gets the win with a schoolkid pin.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for June 12, 2019

Jinny and Jazzy Gabert beat Xia Brookside and Isla Dawn.

We see a video package of Ligero, who talks about being born with his right eye closed, being bullied for it even after the operation to correct it and how he got into wrestling with a mask.

In footage from earlier today, "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams says he feels sorry for Mark Andrews, and that he is not surprised at Noam Dar's conduct. He says that will not change how he takes on Noam Dar, as all he needs to do is stay lucky.

Ilya Dragunov beats Joseph Conners.

In footage from earlier today, Toni Storm says that every woman on the roster wants the NXT UK Women's Championship, but she loves the pressure and she loves the wild side. If Kay Lee Ray wants some "Toni time," she is not hard to find, but in the meantime, the UK Women's title stays home with her.

Next week: a #1 contender's battle royal for the NXT UK Women's Championship!

We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who talks about his time in NXT UK so far.

In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier today, The Hunt tell Gallus that the hunt is on next week.

Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) beat Pete Dunne and Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) after a masked man shows up. When the distracted referee is knocked off the apron, the masked man moves into the ring to unmask, revealing himself to be Alexander Wolfe. Wolfe powerbombs Bate, and Barthel gets the pinfall to get the win. After the match, Wolfe stands with the rest of Imperium to close out the show.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 12, 2018

General Manager Drake Maverick announces that Hideo Itami will not be competing or appearing in this week's 205 Live due to his actions, as ruining a main event match for selfish reasons will not be tolerated.

Kalisto walks a mini-pinata mascot with Drew Gulak's face on it to the ring before the next match. Meanwhile, Dasha Fuentes interviews The Brian Kendrick, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak. Kendrick says their opponents are the top team in 205 Live and that they must go through them to become the best. Gallagher says their opponents' tactics will no longer work. Gulak says that he, Kendrick and Gallagher will teach Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik a lesson, and prove that anyone who steps up to him will be tapping out.

Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik beat Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher after Lince Dorado rolls Kendrick up to counter the Captain's Hook. During the match, Drew Gulak almost wins the match on a roll-up, but the referee catches him grabbing Kalisto's tights.



We hear from Hideo Itami, who speaks in Japanese before saying that Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy do not deserve to be champions or to be in the main event, while he will become a champion and make the fans respect him.

Buddy Murphy meets with General Manager Drake Maverick, who doesn't care what Drake has to say and will not wrestle unless he gets a match with Hideo Itami. Drake says Mustafa Ali wants a match with Hideo Itami, but that is not happening, either. He asks Buddy to come to his office with a request, not an ultimatum, and to keep the peace until the time comes.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says he was close to stopping the unstoppable and beating Buddy Murphy until Hideo Itami put him down. He is getting back up, and tonight, he is getting one step closer to the Cruiserweight title against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. He hopes that both Buddy Murphy and Hideo Itami are watching.

Akira Tozawa beats Steve Irby.



We see another vignette for Lio Rush, who says he has been waiting for the right time with the right hook and the right line. He's been fishing for gold of the right kind, and feels disrespected for not being put in two Cruiserweight tournaments. He says it is time for things to be put in order and no longer be misunderstood, and that the world will know why he is the right man at the right place at the right time.



We hear from "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says Mustafa Ali made a mistake challenging him on his way back to the title picture. He is ready to prove himself, and he will make a statement at Mustafa's expense.

We hear from TJP, who says that he is not in another high-profile match, but he will keep on working out, and when the time comes, General Manager Drake Maverick will go from remembering him as the one who carried 205 Live to remembering him as the one that got away.

Buddy Murphy accompanies "The Premier Athlete" to the ring for the next match. Buddy Murphy soon surrounds Mustafa Ali along with Tony Nese, but Cedric Alexander shows up to even the numbers game.

Mustafa Ali beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. During the match, Buddy Murphy and Cedric Alexander brawl after Buddy tries to protect Nese when the latter rolls out of the ring, and they eventually brawl their way to the stage and into the back. After the match, Mustafa Ali says he knows General Manager Drake Maverick and that he wants to give the people want they want. He knows he, Buddy Murphy and Hideo Itami want to each other's head off, and he demands a Triple Threat Match between them next week. Afterwards, Dasha Fuentes interviews Drake Maverick, and says that Hideo Itami has ruffled Mustafa and Buddy's feathers. He makes the Triple Threat Match between Hideo Itami, Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy official for next week.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 12, 2018

General Manager Paige welcomes everyone to tonight's show. Naomi, Lana, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are also in the ring for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match summit. Paige talks about how the four women in the ring have earned the right to enter the Money In The Bank Ladder, and says she does not care who wins the contract as long as the contract is brought back to her house. As Lana - who no longer has much of a Russian accent - says she will bring the contract home, Naomi argues with Lana, and reminds everyone she won the first WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal. Charlotte tells Naomi she only won the match because she wasn't in it. She then says she has done just about everything in WWE except win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and Sunday, she is winning. Becky Lynch says she'll be the won to do it, and reminds everyone she was the first woman drafted to SmackDown Live and the first tow in the blue brand's women's title and that she will be grabbing the contract and successfully cashing in to become champ again. Charlotte wishes Becky luck, but Becky says she doesn't need luck and that she will do whatever it takes to win. Naomi reminds Becky that there are two other women in the match. Becky says "Yeah, I beat them, too." Suddenly, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) show up, and say it would take a miracle for SmackDown Live to take the women's contract with the four women in the ring in the match. Afterwards, Peyton mocks Becky Lynch horribly, and earns a lot of boos in response. Billie Kay then proceeds to mock Charlotte Flair, then Naomi asks The IIconis if they're done yet. The IIconics then proceed to mock both Naomi and Lana, but they are stopped in their tracks by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Mandy then says Paige will be disappointed on Sunday, and Sonya says she, Mandy and The IIconics are far superior. This starts a 4-on-4 brawl near the ramp, and referees quickly move in to try to break it up.



Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Lana and Becky Lynch vs. Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville and The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) is made official for tonight's main event.

We look back on March 30, 2014, when Daniel Bryan occupied Raw with the fans in the exact same building where tonight's show takes place.

We hear from Daniel Bryan, who says that Big Cass has not trained hard enough to beat him, and that he will decimate him on Sunday.



Daniel Bryan beats Shelton Benjamin after countering a half crab reversal of a Yes! Lock with a heel hook.



Backstage, General Manager Paige is met by Asuka, who wants Carmella tonight. Paige adds Asuka to the 8-woman tag match. Asuka says this is good for her and bad for Carmella. Suddenly, Paige sees The Miz pretending to be a referee, and claims it is for an acting role for a movie called "Ruff Ruff Ref," where he plays the dog referee's mentor. The Miz asks to be special guest referee for Rusev vs. Samoa Joe, but Paige knows Miz is trying to scout out his competition. Nevertheless, she puts Miz in the match as special guest referee, anyway.



We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank.

Jerry "The King" Lawler shows up and interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles on the interview platform on the stage. Styles says "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura got under his skin and made him lose his cool during the contract signing, and says he is sorry that he didn't knock his head off with his fist. He says SmackDown Live is no playground and it is the house that he built, and there are unwritten rules. If Nakamura can't follow them, he will be disciplined. If Nakamura wants to act like a child, he'll be a man and the last man standing. He plans to walk out of Money In The Bank as WWE Champion.



The Miz is seen talking to a referee to figure out how to do his job as special guest referee.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) vs. The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships is the kick-off for Money In The Bank.

Rusev beats Samoa Joe in a match with The Miz as special guest referee. During the match, Aiden English distracts The Miz as Joe goes for the Coaquina Clutch, and when Joe breaks out of it, he inadvertently rams Miz into the corner before hitting English with an enziguri, knocking English off the apron. The Miz confronts Samoa Joe for the inadvertent smash into the corner, and Joe then grabs his hand in an attempt to break it. Rusev then hits the Matchka Kick on a distracted Joe to get the win. After the match, Aiden English hands Rusev a ladder from underneath the ring, and Rusev rams into Samoa Joe with it. He then places the ladder in the center of the ring and goes for the contract, but Miz hits Rusev with the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz then climbs up the ladder and pulls the green briefcase off the hook before lifting it up in the air. He then climbs back down, slams the briefcase on the commentary table, and says he will be the one to grab the contract and cash in to become WWE Champion. All of a sudden, the briefcase is revealed to be open and full of pancakes, meaning that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) have tricked him once again. Backstage, The New Day laugh at the rib they have just pulled on The Miz.



Carmella is revealed to be in what is now a 10-woman tag team match in tonight's main event.

Jeff Hardy beats "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Nakamura counters the Twist of Fate with a low blow. After the match, Nakamura hits Jeff Hardy with a Kinshasa before counting to 10 in order to send a message to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.



Backstage, Renee Young interviews Carmella, who says that she is not concerned about Asuka or anybody else, as she is the SmackDown Women's Champion and she is better than both Asuka and Charlotte Flair. She says that all her opponents tonight should be concerned, especially Asuka, because "'Mella is money."



Backstage, Renee Young interviews Big Cass. He tells Renee he can take it from here, and talks about how he was paid $25,000 to show his face at a county fair. When he left, he brought the height requirement sign for the Crazy Clown coaster with him. He says that Daniel Bryan did not meet the height requirement, and that a good big man will beat a good little man at Money In The Bank, which he says will be a free-fall drop where Daniel Bryan will crash down if he tries to get to his level.



We see a video package of Big Show and Special Olympics powerlifter CJ Piantieri, who has won 76 gold medals in powerlifting and hopes to win more, for Special Olympics.

Asuka, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Lana and Naomi beat Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Carmella and The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) following an Asuka Lock to Carmella. After the match, everyone meets in the middle of the ring and stares at Asuka.



Here's the top 10 moment's from tonight's show!

Monday, June 12, 2017

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 12, 2017

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up to start tonight's show. Heyman says he is here tonight to unleash the beast, as it is Samoa Joe's day of reckoning. Last week, he asked permission to enter Joe's domain, and Joe lured him in and took him out, and kicked down the front door to the beast's lair. Now, Lesnar has a problem with Joe, and Lesnar is the greatest problem solver in WWE history. Heyman says he thought Joe was the worst-case scenario, and give Lesnar a real challenge. He says that Joe is not a proud warrior, and calls him a dog whose greatest accomplishment is putting the Coaquina Clutch on Paul Heyman. After Heyman came to from the Clutch, he questioned what would happen if Samoa Joe put it on Brock Lesnar only to come to the conclusion to put Lesnar in it as he is not a man. Suddenly, Joe shows up, gets in the ring and stares down with Lesnar. Joe then headbutts Lesnar and proceeds to beat him up, and General Manager Kurt Angle has to send security guards out to the ring to separate both men. Lesnar tears them all up, then tries to put Joe in the Kimura Lock only for Joe to escape. At this point, the entire Raw locker room has to hold both men back.



Elias Samson plays guitar and sings for the crowd, and makes fun of the crowd and the locale once again. He then sings about Dean Ambrose, and when Dean says he will fall again, Ambrose shows up.

Elias Samson beats Dean Ambrose. During the match, The Miz and Maryse show up and distract Ambrose, and nearly cost him the match. Ambrose goes after The Miz outside of the ring, and barely beats the ten count only to fall victim to a knee drop followed by a swinging neckbreaker from Samson, giving Samson the win.



We see another vignette from Goldust. He says that R-Truth was jealous and scared, and he got to R-Truth before R-Truth got to him. He says nobody ever understood him, either because he was too bizarre or because he made people uncomfortable. He says that ignorance can be beautiful, but just like beauty, nothing lasts forever unless you're made of gold, and tells R-Truth he hasn't seen anything yet.



General Manager Kurt Angle confronts The Miz for his actions earlier backstage. The Miz blames Angle and his personal problems for Dean tormenting him last week, which leaves Angle aghast. Miz also demands that Dean Ambrose be suspended and fired, but after how Miz talked to him, he decides to do nothing about it and tells Miz that if he has a problem with Ambrose, to deal with it himself.

We see a video package of Cedric Alexander.



Noam Dar is on his smartphone in the locker room when Cedric Alexander shows up and insists he is done with him and Alicia Fox. Turns out Alicia Fox is at home recovering from a neck injury, talking to Noam Dar through video chat, and she tells Alexander that if he has anything to say, to say it to her face. She then tells Noam Dar to punch Cedric's face in tonight.

Noam Dar and Alicia Fox can be heard chatting on video chat before the next match. It is then noticed that Alicia Fox is on the TitanTron. Cedric Alexander beats Noam Dar with a single Lumbar Check while Alicia Fox is wondering where Noam Dar is during the match.



Next week: Roman Reigns announces his plans for SummerSlam!

Bray Wyatt shows up. He says that those who deny him will be judged, and those who sit in pathetic apathy will pay for their guilt. He who dares blaspheme his name will be punished, just like Seth Rollins. He says Seth has it all figured out and has all the answers, , but he lives in a glass house where his blueprints cover the walls and blot out the sun. He says it only took his truth to shatter his glass house last week, and now Seth will be picking out shards of glass for eternity. He says that Seth's way of thinking has painted a picture that everyone lives by, but if anyone takes his name in vain, they will fall. Suddenly, Seth Rollins shows up, and tells Bray Wyatt that when he called him " afalse prophet" and " a wanna-be martyr," it was truth, not blasphemy. He says that Bray does not like the truth and that Bray likes to hide in the shadows and strike from the darkness like a coward, and if he doesn't like hearing that, they can go at it right now. Bray tells Seth his pride will betray him, as he oozes arrogance all over the place. He says that when Seth looks in his reflection, he knows that he is beneath him. He tells Seth that his power is more than he can possibly fathom. The arena goes dark, and when the lights come back on, Bray has disappeared. Bray then appears on the Titantron, and tells Seth "A god never dies."



Charly Caruso interviews The Hardy Boys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Tonight, they plan on beating Sheamus and Cesaro twice tonight, taking the Raw tag team titles back, and breaking the bar.

It is announced that when John Cena returns to SmackDown Live on July 4th, he will be a free agent.

Akira Tozawa is seen in the front row before the next match, as part of Titus O'Neil's attempts to make Tozawa part of the Titus Brand.

Apollo Crews beats Kalisto. After the match, they get Akira Tozawa in the ring for a celebration and a selfie.



Heath Slater and Rhyno meet The Miz and Maryse backstage. Miz asks Slater - and only Slater - to become part of his entourage. Slater says he is interested in winning the Intercontinental Championship, and Miz tells Slater to join him so he can give him an opportunity at the match later on. He also tries to drive a wedge between Heath Slater and Rhyno, saying that Rhyno is a loser for eating crackers with spray cheese on them, and Rhyno tells Miz to buzz off before he goes to General Manager Kurt Angle and puts Miz in a tag team match with them later tonight. He then eats a bunch of spray cheese crackers before talking with his mouth full and Miz and Maryse back away.

Angelica Rodriguez and family win the sweepstakes for a trip to Universal Studios Florida with Enzo Amore and Big Cass.

Alexa Bliss shows up. Bliss brags about her Raw Women's Championship against Bayley and complains about her title defense against Nia Jax, and says she has absolutely no obligation of defending the title. As she continues to talk, Nia Jax shows up and demands a title shot. Alexa Bliss changes her tune, saying she is thrilled to have a title match against her. Alexa then says they could have had a classic match, but Dana Brooke and Mickie James ruined it. Mickie tells Alexa she has a long way to go before reaching her level of greatness, and says that Alexa said in the past that it was unfair that Jax get a title shot. Dana says Mickie is right and brings up the fact that they tried to turn them against Nia Jax. Alexa then tries to turn Nia Jax against them, saying that they are trying to steal their thunder, but Emma shows up for the first time in weeks after an injury. Emma tells Alexa Bliss she is ready to take her place on the top of the Raw Women's Division, and Alexa tries to turn Nia against Emma as well. Suddenly, Sasha Banks shows up. She says that being a champion means proving you are the best day in and day out, and that she has a ring full of women ready to throw down with her, any place, any time, but Alexa just wants to run her mouth. Sasha then decides to show Alexa how a real champion parties by punching her in the face. This starts a brawl where Dana Brooke, Mickie James and Sasha Banks go up against Alexa Bliss, Emma and Nia Jax.



Sasha Banks, Mickie James and Dana Brooke beat Alexa Bliss, Emma and Nia Jax after Alexa walks out on the match and Sasha makes Emma tap to the Banks Statement.



It is announced that Heath Slater and Rhyno will face The Miz and a partner of Miz's choosing later tonight. If Miz does not find a partner, he is going it alone.

We see a video package for Finn Balor.



Corey Graves interviews Bayley says she has never been in a match like a Kendo Stick Match, and is not here to put bruises on people. She is here to be herself, not to be someone she isn't. As for what the future holds for her, she continues to train to be the best and become the champion again, saying that her mindset and goals have not changed. She then asks Corey if they can end the interview on a hug, and she gets her hug.



The Miz's mystery partner is revealed to the bear suit man from last week. Miz is not happy.

Heath Slater and Rhyno beat The Miz and a man in a bear suit (jokingly referred to by Corey Graves on commentary as "Big John Cub") after the man in the bear suit turns out to be Dean Ambrose. During the match, The Miz, thinking that the bear suit man is Ambrose, beats him up and unmasks him only to find out that it is not Ambrose under the mask. Shortly after this, the bear suit man - with the mask back on - gets back in the ring and hits Slater with Dirty Deeds. Maryse warns The Miz that the man in the bear suit is Dean Ambrose, and her suspicions are correct when the bear suit man takes off the mask to reveal it is indeed Ambrose. The Miz accidentally knocks Maryse off the apron and potentially injures her as he tries to run away, and Maryse heads to the back. Ambrose then hits Miz with Dirty Deeds, then places Slater on top of Miz to give Slater and Rhyno the win. After the match, Ambrose places Miz' head in the bear suit mask. When Miz comes to, he removes the mask to find out it is the mask from the bear suit.



We look back at The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) return at WrestleMania 33 and their feud with Sheamus and Cesaro.

Neville beats Rich Swann with the Rings of Saturn. After the match, he kicks Swann out of "his ring," then asks how many pretenders he has to obliterate before he gets the respect he deserves. He then brings up Akira Tozawa hanging out with Titus O'Neil, and tells Tozawa to tread carefully or else he will bend the knee.



Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus and Cesaro. They say they know The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), and even bring up their book Exist 2 Inspire. They promise to retain the Raw tag team titles tonight, and give them inspiration for a dequel entitled "Exist 2 Retire."

Before the nex match, it is revealed that Big Cass has been attacked again. The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) are seen in the background again as Enzo Amore checks on Cass, who insists on wrestling the match despite being hit in the back of the head. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson mock them, then Enzo and Cass show up. Referees plead for Cass not to take part in the match, but Cass insists on going ahead.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Enzo Amore and Big Cass. Before they can hit Big Cass with the Magic Killer again, Big Show shows up and clears the ring. Big Show then helps Enzo up as Big Cass stares a hole through Big Show.



We see another vignette from R-Truth. He says there was nothing cool about what Goldust did to him, and that he doesn't forgive or forget. Instead, he gets even, and Goldust is gonna get got.



Backstage, Big Show runs into Enzo Amore, who thanks him. Enzo starts to get suspicious, and has the feeling Big Show is behind the attacks. Big Show gets wise and calls Big Cass "S-A-W-F-T" in response to the accusations.



Mike Rowe interviews Samoa Joe, who says that Brock Lesnar is playing right into his strategy, and says it's not about the words, it's about the actions. He capitalized on what he did last week by letting Lesnar who he is dealing with this week. At Great Balls of Fire, he will take the Universal title from Brock Lesnar.



Noam Dar, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson advertise Pizza Hut's Cheesy Bites Pizza.



The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Sheamus and Cesaro in a two-out-of-three falls match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships ends in a double count-out.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!