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Friday, June 19, 2026

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 19, 2026

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther in a commercial-free match. Sami Zayn is the special guest referee for this match. During the match, Gunther gets angry with Sami for pulling him away from a sleeper hold when Cody grabs the bottom rope. Gunther responds by kicking Sami in the gut and powerbombing him with Sami slaps him for shoving and piefacing him, and a second referee soon shows up. When Gunther hits a powerbomb followed by a stack-up pinfall attempt later in the match, Sami pulls the second referee out of the ring and gets angry with Gunther, but lets the match continue. Cody Rhodes then hits a Super Cody Cutter, and when he goes for a Sunset Flip, Gunther grabs the top rope only for Sami to kick Gunther's arms off of the rope and make a fast count, allowing Cody to win and retain. After the match, General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and argues with Sami Zayn.



Backstage, Gunther, Sami Zayn and General Manager Nick Aldis argue with each other while "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads back to the ring and grabs a microphone. Cody then demands that the Undisputed WWE Championship be restarted right now, and when Sami Zayn does not want to do it, Gunther throws Sami Zayn into the wall, then heads to the ring with the second referee. Cody Rhodes is soon able to put Gunther in a sleeper hold, but Gunther escapes to lock in one of his own. Cody punches his way out of the sleeper, then goes for his own sleeper. Gunther escapes and locks in another sleeper. Gunther backs into the corner, and Sami Zayn runs into the ring and hits Gunther with a Helluva Kick. This ends the match, and Sami punches the referee and takes the Undisputed WWE Championship and argues with Gunther. When Cody grabs Sami from behind, Sami hits him with the championship. When Cody grabs Sami from behind, Sami hits him with the championship. Sami is distraught again, and he throws the title down and loses all composure before leaving the ring and tearing a "Sami Sux" sign to pieces on the way out.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim. Cargill says that she does what she wants and that the three of them run the division. The three of them have plans for Tiffany Stratton, and Cargill wants Tiffany to put the United States Women's Championship on the line so she can take it like she did the last one: easily.

Backstage, Gunther accuses General Manager Nick Aldis of screwing him out of being champion twice and tells him to do his job. He then demands another Undisputed WWE Championship match at Night of Champions.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu meets up with Solo Sikoa, who does not want to rejoin The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu). Jacob just wants to make sure nobody interferes in Jey Uso's match tonight, and that he knows Solo is about to make the wrong decision and is running out of time to make the right choice. Jacob leaves, then Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga show up, and Solo says that the two of them will win the WWE Tag Team Championships back. When he says they should do it as a family, Tama tells Solo to stay backstage, as both families' businesses are about to clash and there is no telling who will follow Solo. Talla says the tag team titles, not The Bloodline, is their problem.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who writes about Giulia in her diary before stating that there is a starring role waiting to be filled. Blake Monroe is coming soon to SmackDown.

Damian Priest and R-Truth retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga). During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up, much to Talla Tonga's surprise, and Priest attacks Solo before narrowly avoiding a choke slam into the commentary table by Talla Tonga, who soon hits the ring post. R-Truth then goes for a schoolkid pin on a distracted Tama Tonga, and he wins and retains for his team. After the match, Tama and Talla walk away from Solo Sikoa.



Backstage, Sami Zayn talks to a planking Johnny Gargano while Candice LeRae watches. All of a sudden, General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and chews out Sami for the fast count, and Sami reminds him that he did not ask to be special guest referee and that he tried to call it down the middle, and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes should be thanking him as he is still Undisputed WWE Champion. He then says he did not ask for any of this and that he is not going away easily.

Backstage, Je'Von Evans interrupts "Main Event" Jey Uso as he talks about his match tonight, saying that he has been a fan of his for years. When he calls Jey "unc," Jey responds by telling him to keep this same energy so he can slap him so hard he makes him his son.

Ricky Saints beats Carmelo Hayes to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship after throwing Carmelo crotch-first into a turnbuckle inadvertently exposed by Carmelo before booting Carmelo into the turnbuckle after Carmelo hits him with the First 48.



Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, apologizing for his actions before stating he is tired of Sami Zayn's actions and that he wants to beat both Sami and Gunther at Night of Champions. Aldis makes the Undisputed WWE Championship match at Night of Champions a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that while she has done it all in WWE, the hunger for championship gold has never faded, and she has proven she is the queen with or without a crown. She aims to win the Queen of the Ring Tournament and hit the fast track to SummerSlam, and she will prove to Liv Morgan why she is queen then, now and forever.

Backstage, Danhausen tries to reprogram The Miz and Kit Wilson back to their old selves when Los Garza demands that Danhausen pay them back for costing them a huge bet for not cursing the Knicks. Matt Cardona comes to Danhausen's rescue, and Los Garza leaves Matt Cardona then briefly turns back into Zack Ryder when he touches Miz and gets zapped.



Backstage, R-Truth is met by Finn Balor. The awkward meeting leads to Damian Priest showing up, and Priest makes it clear that he does not trust Finn Balor.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Je'Von Evans to advance to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.



Backstage, Jacob Fatu is met by Solo Sikoa, who thinks that Jacob is here to get in his head so that Roman Reigns can get in his business. He says that if Roman wants to mess with his family, then he should come on to Roman's show and mess with Roman's family.

We hear from Giulia, who talks about her international success in WWE before saying that she and Kiana James will see who can survive without the other next week.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton shows up and says that if Jade Cargill wants a title match, she has got it, and she can beat Cargill on her own. Chelsea Green shows up wanting to be friends with Tiffany again, but Tiffany says she will get the job done on her own.

We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that Charlotte Flair's Queen of the Ring run stops here and that Charlotte is the past.

We hear from Brie Bella and Paige. Brie says Women's Tag Team Champions has not been easy, and Paige agrees. Brie says that Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are good, and Paige says they are up to the challenge. Brie says that Bayley and Lyra will go home empty-handed, and Paige says that there is nothing that they cannot handle as champions.

Backstage, we hear from Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid). Jacy Jayne is irritated with being ejected from the ring in their tag team title match. Lainey says that if Brie Bella and Paige are still tag team champions after next week, they will be getting heir rematch.

Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Jey has just one more match before they finally meet for the Undisputed WWE Championship, but Cody tells Jey not to forget about Oba Femi. Cody leaves, then Jey runs into Sami Zayn, who admits that he has not been doing great and feels that Jey will be King of the Ring, but he will be champion and not Cody. When Sami asks what they will do when that happens, Jey says he will do what he has to do. Sami tells Jey to say hello to his family for him.



Charlotte Flair runs into Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Mcihin. Cargill says that Charlotte only has a match tonight because of Tiffany Stratton, but Charlotte says that she and Tiffany are not friends and tells Cargill to get moving. Cargill and company leave, then turn around and attack Charlotte from behind, hurting her left knee in the process.

Before the next match, Liv Morgan laughs as Charlotte Flair is checked on backstage. After Liv's entrance, Charlotte heads to the ring despite being injured, insisting that she have her match tonight. Liv hits Charlotte with a cheap shot to the knee before the match, and Charlotte has to shove medical staff away as General Manager Nick Aldis tells her not to do this. Charlotte still insists on having the match.

Liv Morgan beats an injured Charlotte Flair by submission with a single leg Boston Crab to advance to the finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.



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 19, 2026

We look back on Nick Aldis vs. Alex Shelley for the Impact Wrestling World Championship from Slammiversary 2023.

We look back on Moose and The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth for Around the Ring. Topics include Spongebob Squarepants and the episodes and movies that Ryan Nemeth has seen so far.

The Home Town Man beats John Skyler in a match that sees Skyler say that Sacramento, California sucks only to be told by a fan in the crowd that Sacramento hates him too, Skyler nearly keeping The Home Town Man from handing a mask to a young fan in the crowd, and Skyler spitting in a Sacremento Kings jersey.



Thursday, June 19, 2025

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 19, 2025

Giulia beats B-Fab.



Karrion Kross beats Cruz del Toro.



Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for June 19, 2025

Eric Young beats Sami Callihan following a chair shot from Judas Icarus as Eric Young distracts the referee. During the match, Eric Young nearly beats up the referee, the commentary team and even a few fans.



Gia Miler interviews Joe Hendry, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), Elijah and Leon Slater. Hendry says the fans still believe, as does Elijah, and Slater plans to get another win to continue his momentum. The Rascalz say they want the smoke, then entertain the idea of kicking Steve Maclin's ass until Hendry says that they should.

Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) heads to the ring. Mustafa Ali starts the "Order 4 Summit" with a job performance review, starting with Press Secretary Tasha Steelz. Mustafa says that Steelz has done "an awful job" and that he knows he has been calling "him." He then demands to see Tasha's phone, which Tasha reluctantly unlocks and gives to him, and Mustafa tells her not to talk to "him" again before demanding she apologize to him for lying. Tasha says "I'm sorry," then Mustafa Ali reviews Jason Hotch, who he calls the biggest idiot he has ever seen. Hotch confronts Mustafa for putting his hands on Tasha, saying his wife and daughter were in the audience that night. Mustafa reminds Hotch that he pays for all of his living expenses, then says there is one man in this ring and that it is not Hotch before demanding Hotch not only apologize to him, but apologize on behalf of his wife and daughter. Hotch reluctantly apologizes, then Mustafa sends him off before reviewing Skyler, who takes the microphone from him and declares Order 4 his family before telling Mustafa to take his own advice, as they have no order; only his chaos. He says that Order 4 is more like "Order 1" due to Mustafa Ali being a jackass. Mustafa says he may not have a heart or a soul, but he wants Order 4 to be the strongest faction in TNA, and he calls Skyler "the weakest link in Order 4." Mustafa not only demands Skyler apologize to him, but get on his hands and knees while doing it. Skyler refuses, and when Mustafa shoves him, Skyler shoves back. Mustafa tells Skyler that he made the biggest mistake of his life, and challenges him to a "Call To Arms" Match.



We hear from Killer Kelly, who says that she was healing from many things - including Masha Slamovich - during her absence, saying that Masha betrayed her and that it is time to take what means the most to Masha: the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Before the next match, Personal Concierge George Iceman calls Tempe, Arizona the worst town full of "losers and degenerates" and says there is a reason the Arizona Coyotes left.

Ash and Heather by Elegance beat Masha Slamovich and Lei Ying Lee after Killer Kelly shows up just as Ash is about to hit Masha with Rarified Air.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee). Jessie says they made the Knockouts tag titles iconic. Cassie says they are watching and coming, and tells Ash and Heather by Elegance to enjoy their title reign while they can.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report, KC Navarro is out with a dislocated knee and is undergoing rehab on it. Mike Santana is cleared following a bottle injury to the head and will return from suspension next week. Tasha Steelz is cleared following an upper body injury.

Director of Authority Santino Marella heads to the ring. Santino announces that he will face AJ Francis in a Street Fight next week when his suspension is lifted, then brings out Tommy Dreamer. He tells Dreamer that if he wants a match with Mance Warner, he has it. Mance Warner and Steph De Lander show up, and Steph calls Dreamer "a washed old man" and Warner "the most violent man in TNA." Dreamer says this may not be his time anymore, then says that there is always a moment and that there is always a bigger picture. Suddenly, Jake Something returns for the first time in months and fights Warner. Jake Something gets the upper hand, and Warner and De Lander are forced to retreat.



Backstage, Indi Hartwell confronts Tessa Blanchard over last week. Blanchard reminds Hartwell that she made it possible for her to have a career, but Hartwell says she used to believe in the Tessa that used to help everyone and cannot help but prove everyone right.

We see footage of TNA's stars at AAA's Triplemania Reglia.

Before the next match, Matt Cardona says he did not have to look very far to find tonight's partner: The Home Town Man.

Matt Cardona and The Home Town Man beat The System (Eddie Edwards and JDC) when Eddie Edwards tries to unmask The Home Town Man only for The Home Town Man to win with a Victory Roll. After the match, The System go on the attack, and Matt Cardona gets ganged up on when he confronts Brian Myers, who suddenly becomes conflicted when the rest of The System beat Cardona up.



Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Joe Hendry, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), Elijah and Leon Slater beat Trick Williams, The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), Steve Maclin and Moose in a Champions' Challenge after The Nemeth and Steve Maclin fail to get along.



Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!



Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 19, 2025

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat Anthony Gangone and Sal Mistretta.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Marti Belle in a Pure Rules Match by submission with the Venus de Milo.

We hear from The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Kole Carter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson). Jacked Jameson says that they will not let John Silver get the best of them, while Preston Vance says he left The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) on his own accord and that he is down for a trios match.



Lance Archer beats Aaron Solo.

Miyu Yamashita beats Brooke Havok.

Backstage, "Smart" Mark Sterling tells Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese that their losses from 2025 have been stricken from the record. He then says that they will ride their momentum to the top and win the ROH World Tag Team Championships alongside Nese, who says that there is not a single person buying the "Athletes Suck!" shirt.



Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Kingdom (Mike Bennett and Matt Taven) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 19, 2024

MJF beats Rush in an opening match with no commercial interruptions. After the match, Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Hechicero show up on the video screen and congratulate MJF on winning before announcing that MJF will be facing Hechicero at Forbidden Door.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin and Orange Cassidy. Mark Briscoe says that he will get vengeance and redemption today, as they are here again after last week's loss. "Scapegoat" Jack Perry walks by as Briscoe gets psyched up.

Will Ospreay heads to the ring, followed by Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland. Ospreay reminds Swerve of their last in-ring meeting and tells him that he can hold both of their titles at the same time, that he held three different championships from three different continents at the time and that Swerve will be tested. Swerve says that he, not Ospreay, is the best in the world and that they took different career paths to get to this point. He also says that he remembers how Ospreay won last year and expects him to use Don Callis' assistance to win his championship. Ospreay says he does not need Don Callis or his family and that he can beat him all by himself, then reminds Swerve of his "hit list" of opponents that he beat after last year's Forbidden Door. He says that Swerve should be feeling the pressure and ponders what will happen if Swerve's kill shot is just centimeters off, and tells him that no matter what he hits him with, Swerve will wake up without the AEW World Championship. Swerve says he does not run on uncertainties and that he has no friends, for anyone and everyone he had to go through are "bodies" now. He then asks what Ospreay is if he were to break his leg. Swerve warns Ospreay that the AEW World Championship and that he will have to sacrifice everything to become champion, including the love of his family, and Ospreay warns him not to mention his son again and make this personal. Prince Nana steps in and says this is not the time or place, and that they should save this emotion for Forbidden Door. When Nana asks whose house it is, Ospreay says "My house," and leaves. Swerve stops Ospreay, asking what would happen if he made this personal, and tells Ospreay to send his regards to "Al and Harry," which causes Ospreay to make a beeline back to the ring and confront Swerve as Nana gets out of dodge. Backstage, The Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher) feels betrayed by Will Ospreay, but Don Callis tells everyone that it will be fine.



Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin and Orange Cassidy beat Zack Sabre Jr., Roderick Strong and The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher) in an eight-man tag match.



We hear from Mercedes Moné, who says that her match with Zeuxis has given her a hunger for the lucha libre style that she loves, and at Forbidden Door, their titles are not only up for grabs, but hers for the taking, as she asks if Stephanie Vaquer has what it takes.

Backstage, Rush is met by Don Callis, who tells him that his house is Rush's house if he wants the opportunity.

Before the next match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada cuts "Platinum" Max Caster's mic, then sarcastically says he is sorry.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match to earn a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships after Matthew nearly hits the referee with one of the tag belts and Nicholas inadvertently hits Matthew with the other.



Backstage, Hook and Samoa Joe try to attack The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) in their dressing room again, but they find a challenge to a trios match on Collision. "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, who is holding the camera, says "I am going to smash these goofy bitches."

Mariah May oversees the contract signing for Mina Shirakawa vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door. Mina arrives first, followed by Toni. After both competitors are seated, Mariah says that she loves both of them, but Mina takes the microphone and tells Mariah to shut up before saying that Toni is a legend and a star, but got soft as a champion. She also says that Toni got weak as a champion and that everyone says "We want Mina" and does not want Toni, and she plans to take Toni's title as well as Mariah. Mina then signs the contract. Toni threatens to slap Mina's tits off if she raises her voice at Mariah again, then tells her that "this buffet is wide open" and to "grab a bowl and line up," then advises Mina "Chin up, tits out and watch for the shoe." Toni then signs the contract. Mina then tells Mariah that she must choose between her or Toni. Suddenly, Saraya shows up with Harley Cameron, saying she is sick of this and sick of Toni and that they did not come alone. Suddenly, Mina is attacked by Anna Jay. Saraya, Anna and Harley then get a table to the corner before Saraya grabs Mariah. Toni gets in the ring and hits everyone with a shoe before suplexing Saraya and going for a hip check through the table only for Saraya to dodge it.



We see a video package for Claudio Castagnoli vs. PAC in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Kris Statlander beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose to advance to the semi-finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, Stokely Hathaway addresses Willow Nightingale, who says that Willow will be "pop locking in the same cell as Justin Timberlake" if she tries to get her hands on him or Kris. Suddenly, Willow shows up on the video screen and congratulates Kris on her win before saying she has Serena Deeb on Rampage, and when she wins, there will be no more running and she will whup Kris' ass and get closer to All In.



Renee Paquette interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Marq Quen says that Chris Jericho learned that they are no joke and that they plan to ride the momentum into Rampage, then The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) shows up. Chris Jericho says Private Party cheated to get the upper hand, then says that when one faces luchadors, one must avoid the martineta, also known as the piledriver. Big Bill says they are looking forward to their match on Saturday and that they will be watching on Friday, then Bryan Keith tells them to respect Chris Jericho.

Daniel Garcia quickly beats Rhett Titus. After the match, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard is attacked on the outside by Gates of Agony, and "The Machine" Brian Cage and Hechicero join and attack Daniel Garcia. Suddenly, MJF shows up and fights Hechicero, then bites Brian Cage and hits Gates of Agony low. The numbers game soon catches up, however, and Hechicero tries to break MJF's arm. All of a sudden, Will Ospreay shows up and comes to MJF's aid, and he gets the better of Hechicero and Brian Cage. MJF and Ospreay bump into each other and have a brief staredown in the ring. MJF leaves, then Ospreay helps Garcia up and raises his hand.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay when "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up with three security guards holding him back demanding an International title shot. Ospreay says he has it at Collision.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.

PAC beats Claudio Castagnoli to advance to the semi-finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament following a series of pinfall reversals. Claudio is frustrated and disappointed after the match.



Here are the highlights for tonight's show!



Speed Demon - Speed recap for June 19, 2024

Xavier Woods beats Dijak to advance to the semi-finals in the fourth tournament which determines a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship.

Next week: Nathan Frazer vs. Akira Tozawa!

Monday, June 19, 2023

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 19, 2023

Finn Balor attacks Seth "Freakin'" Rollins from behind before the next match, which leads to a brawl. Officials rush in to stop Finn from further attacking Rollins, but Finn slips by to hit a Coup de Grace off the ring steps. After mocking Rollins, Finn hits him with another Coup de Grace off the ring steps. He then leads a chase around the ring to do it a third time.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is attacked from behind by Finn Balor again, who tells Rollins that he has waited seven years for this and that he is coming for his title at Money In The Bank.



The Miz is suddenly in the ring. He says he wanted to face Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, then says he is "worshipped as God in this digusting hellhole" and that he wanted to give Cleveland, Ohio a champion, but that cannot happen now. He then issues his own open challenge, as he wants to give the people "a winner in a crowd of losers." The open challenge is answered by Tommaso Ciampa, who has not been seen in months. When Miz greets him, Ciampa punches him in the mouth, starting the match.

Tommaso Ciampa beats The Miz.



The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) show up on the stage. Finn Balor tells Seth "Freakin'" Rollins that his World Heavyweight Championship open challenge is cancelled because he will be the only one who will take the title from him, then tells the fans they will be singing Rollins' theme at his funeral. Rhea Ripley says that the fans will be bowing at The Judgment Day's feet when Finn brings the World Heavyweight Championship home while she has the women's division on lockdown. She also says that Damian Priest will win the Money In The Bank briefcase while Dominik Mysterio will put "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes down. Priest says that at Money In The Bank, the briefcase will come home with him and the contract inside will have his name written all over it. He also tells Cody Rhodes to keep Dominik's mouth or else The Judgment Day will make sure he will not be able to fight anyone ever again. Dominik yells that Cody will find out what he will do to him at Money In The Bank if he can find two tag team partners and face them tonight when he cannot even get two words in edgewise over the fans' boos.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Owens is not interested in talking about The Bloodline, but Sami tells him that it is a fair question and tells him that enough is enough. Sami then tells Owens that he is a "rage-a-holic" with an anger problem. Sami bets that if he can go the rest of the night without one tantrum, he will leave his anger problems alone, but if Owens blows up even once, then he has to admit that something is wrong with him. Owens takes that bet.



We see a collection of TikTok videos in which Chelsea Green goes off on people.

Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville.



Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" on the stage. Cody says that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) have been on fire as of late, and as far as their challenge is concerned, he accepts.

Indus Sher (Veer and Sanga) beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin.



Backstage, Kevin Owens tells Sami Zami that he has an idiot problem after someone accidentally spills ice cold water on him and before he gets annoyed by Matt Riddle backstage.

Logan Paul is at the top of a ladder in the middle of the ring. He says that he sees people with plenty of ambition and untapped potential just like him, and that some of the best in the world come from Cleveland, Ohio. Logan says that he thinks about the moments that make him great when he thinks of Cleveland, including when he left and went to Hollywood while everyone froze in the winter, then says the place smells like industrial steel and that the Browns suck. After telling the fans not to boo him because he is the best they have before saying that while he, Jake Paul and The Miz have been losing recently, this is the day that Cleveland will stop losing when he puts respect on the city's name. Logan Paul then announces that he will be in the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, win the briefcase and the contract, cashing in, becoming champion, and going crazy while throwing down shots. Ricochet shows up and congratulates Logan, but warns Logan that he and everyone knows that he is only in the match because he made him go viral, and it will not change the fact that he will walk as Mr. Money In The Bank. Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and says that he has a reason to win Money In The Bank when LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says he sees Ricochet and Nakamura as "two guys who are useless as basketball cleats," and Logan Paul as some guy "who makes videos for 14-year-old girls" before saying he has a map to stick all his bottles of Prime before he wins. Santos Escobar shows up and welcomes Logan Paul to the party before stating that he will be the one to win the Money In The Bank briefcase before Butch shows up and punches Logan, starting a brawl. Logan Paul ends up standing tall over everyone else before climbing back up to the Money In The Bank briefcases.





Matt Riddle beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther fights Riddle and gets the upper hand before having Kaiser hit Riddle with a ground-and-pound attack. Gunther and Kaiser then hold Riddle down and attack Riddle's leg.





Backstage, Matt Riddle is helped to the trainer's room.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn talk about Owens' anger problem when Ludwig Kaiser and Gunther ask if they have seen what happened to Matt Riddle before warning that the same thing will happen to them. As Owens is about to go off, Sami tells Owens they have something to take care of. Sami tells Kaiser and Gunther that their war will have to continue another time.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) after Maxxine Dupri hits Valhalla with a vertical suplex on the outside.



Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) get things in order before as Rhea Ripley tells them that she looks forward to teaching "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes a lesson and that she has some business of her own with Natalya.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Natalya, who says that what happened at Night of Champions has rocked her to her core and that she is trying to figure out where she fits in in all of this. She says tonight is a second chance to prove she still belongs.

Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya ends before it begins when Rhea decimates Natalya before the bell rings.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Raquel Rodriguez says it is an honor to be in the ring with Trish Stratus, and while she has her sights on the Money In The Bank contract, she says what happened to Natalya was not okay. When Rhea confronts Raquel, Raquel tells Rhea to hope she does not win tonight, as she is no match for her.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Akira Tozawa, who wants to tag with him. Cody appreciates the offer and says he will consider it. He is then met by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Sami notes that the three of them have a problem with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) and that they have his back. Cody mentions Tozawa's offer, but says he could not have two better partners and aligns with Sami and Owens as Owens is about to lose his temper.

Trish Stratus beats Raquel Rodriguez by disqualification and qualifies for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Becky Lynch attacks Zoey Stark on the outside, which causes Trish to grab Becky only for Becky to throw her into the barricade. This causes Raquel to lose by disqualification, and after the match, Becky and Raquel have an argument.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bron Breakker. Bron hopes Seth "Freakin'" Rollins will not use what happened tonight as an excuse to not show up for their match after talking a big game, as he has been waiting for this moment and that compared to what Finn Balor did to him, he will hurt Rollins "real freakin' bad." He tells Cathy to get used to seeing his face more on Monday nights, for he will become the new World Heavyweight Champion.



Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch, who says that she has gotten Trish Stratus in a match with ladders and that she is enemies with most of the people in that match, and she either becomes Mrs. Money In The Bank or goes down in a blaze of glory and takes Trish with her.

Bronson Reed beats Shinsuke Nakamura. Ricochet shows up and watches from the commentary table during the match, and when Bronson sends Ricochet into the ring steps, Ricochet gets on the ring apron only for Nakamura to inadvertently collide with him, knocking Ricochet off the apron and allowing Bronson Reed to hit the Tsunami for the win.



We hear from Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who says that he does not care what the doctors tell him and that he will be at NXT tomorrow to defend the World Heavyweight Championship. As for Finn Balor, Rollins welcomes back the man who beat him seven years ago and says Money In The Bank cannot come soon enough.

Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio) in a six-man tag match.



This week on Raw Talk: Bronson Reed! LA Knight! Katana Chance and Kayden Carter!



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





Sunday, June 19, 2022

Slammiversary 2022 - The LIVE Results



Rich Swann retains the Impact Digital Media Championship against Brian Myers and regains possession of the physical championship belt in the pre-show.

We are introduced to Marc Blondin and "Handsome" JF of the French commentary team.

It is announced that Andrew Everett will be taking the place of an injured Jack Evans in the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship.

Shark Boy last eliminates Johnny Swinger to win the Reverse Battle Royal in the pre-show.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin, Trey Miguel, Andrew Everett, Kenny King and Alex Zayne in an Ultimate X Match to become the Impact X Division Champion!

Tonight's show is dedicated to Bob Ryder (1956-2020).

Backstage, Scott Hudson interviews The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), Frankie Kazarian and Nick Aldis. Shelley says there have been a lot of great tag teams in Impact, but the Machine Guns came out on top by reinventing tag team wrestling. Sabin says that tonight is not about celebrating history, but defending it from Honor No More. Kazarian says they are in a mood to celebrate as well as to fight and hope Honor No More is in a mood to fight, too. Aldis says their partnership may not make sense, but they take pride in their profession and the business as well as the opportunity extended to them. When Scott Hudson asks who the fifth man is, Aldis says that it is a name the four of them can agree on.

We see a video package of Sting talking about his time in TNA and Impact Wrestling.

Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie beat The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) to become the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Champions!

Kurt Angle congratulates Impact Wrestling on their 20th anniversary and thanks the fans and the company for their support.

Sami Callihan beats Moose in a Monster's Ball Match - which both men prepared for by being locked in a dark room for twenty-four hours with no light, food or drink - following a barbed-wire baseball bat shot and a third Cactus Driver '97.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) to become the Impact World Tag Team Champions for a third time. After the match, American's Most Wanted suddenly shows up. Storm says that he and Harris both know fighting and drinking, and since both teams in the match have been beating each other up, they might as well be drinking. The three teams have a beer and have a toast to tag team wrestling, which Storm says has always thrived here, then tells the haters who doubted that TNA and Impact would last twenty years "Sorry about your damn luck!"

We see a video package of the original TNA announce team, Don West and Mike Tenay. It is then announced that Don West is fighting lymphoma and that a GoFundMe has been made to raise money.

Christy Hemme is the special guest ring announcer for the next match, and Scott D'Amore shows up in his Team Canada to guest on commentary.

In a match that sees Earl Hebner make the final three count after referee Brian Hebner is taken out, Traci Brooks show up to beat up Maria Kanellis-Bennett and nearly get powerbombed by PCO only for Kazarian to make the save and D'Lo Brown beat up Kenny King when he tries to get involved in the match, The TNA Originals (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Frankie Kazarian, Nick Aldis, Davey Richards) beat Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent) in a ten-man tag team match.

We hear from "The Pheomenal" AJ Styles, who talks about Impact Wrestling's beginnings as TNA and the matches that he had that defined X Division and Impact Wrestling history. He also thanks WWE for allowing him to do this and understanding that this is a magical moment for him.

Mickie James is the special guest enforcer for the next match.

Jordynne Grace beats Tasha Steelz, Mia Yim, Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green in the first ever Queen of the Mountain Match to become Impact Knockouts Championship for a second time!

Backstage, Gia Miller introduces Goldilocks, who interviews Gail Kim. Gail Kim thinks the fans, Impact and even the women of Impact who came before her, and says that tonight's Queen of the Mountain Match made history tonight. She says she cannot wait to see what the next twenty years will bring.

Bound For Glory is live on pay-per-view on October 8th!

Despite Eric Young ripping the wrestling ring's mat apart, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact World Championship with a C4 Spike to the exposed wooden planks of the wrestling ring.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for June 19, 2022

Shane Haste beats Kevin Martenson.



Mike Anthony beats Mr. Classic.



Backstage, David Marquez interviews "Benevolent" Jack Banning, Hunter Freeman and Brendan Devine. Jack Banning says that there are more people to come and that only a select few known as "the privileged" control everything. He says that those who think they have a semblance of control have been spoonfed propaganda and that he used to eat from the same table, then says that things have changed now. He says that he does things as a unit now and that he will make his point known.

Backstage, Howdy Price advertises his managerial services to Reka Tehaka and Savannah Stone, but they are having none of it.

Before the next match, Flex McCalleon says that he and Richie Slade did what they said they would do and that they are now tag team champions. Suddenly, The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) show up. Gibson says that Beef Candy did not pin the legal man and that his tights were pulled, and that The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) were not supposed to be part of that match. He demands a rematch, and Richie Slade accepts on Beef Candy's (Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade) behalf. Gibson then says "Next week, when we're ready" before hitting Beef Candy with a cheap shot, starting the next match.

Beef Candy (Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) when the ring bell is almost used as a weapon.



Johnnie Robbie, Mylo Matters and Delilah Doom beat Reka Tehaka, Savannah Stone and Marina Shafir in a six-woman tag match after Reka Tehaka and Marina Shafir brawl on the outside while Mylo Matters pins Savannah Stone with a schoolkid pin.



Backstage, David Marquez interviews Willie Mack. Willie says that this is a good homecoming for him and that gold has been attracted to him, and that he is not losing on his return as he brings the United World Championship home next week.

Raymond Jazikoff - accompanied by Mike Goga - rolls up and pins Invictus Khash in a matter of seconds. After the match, Jake Farmer interviews Invictus Khash, but Khash brushes him away and walks off.



Ray Rosas beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks by submission following the Bed of Rosas.



Saturday, June 19, 2021

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 19, 2021

It is announced that Chris Dickinson has advanced to the finals of the Survival of the Fittest tournament, and that the final first round match-up of the tournament - Danhausen vs. Rhett Titus - will be on tomorrow's ROH Week By Week on YouTube.

We hear from Bandido, who says that he will demonstrate why the Mexican people support him when he faces Bateman. We also hear from Bateman, who says that the table is set and it is time to eat before asking who will survive. He says that styles make fights and that it does not get more different than him and Bandido, and says he can hit him anywhere with his elbow and make him go down, for he is God. He asks if Bandido can survive a fight against God, and says that this is about something bigger than making people stand up and take notice, saying he will present the ROH World Championship to Vincent when all is said and done.

Bandido beats Bateman to advance to the finals of the Survival of the Fittest tournament. At the beginning of the match, Vita Von Starr and Dutch are ejected from ringside. After the match, Vincent shows up with Vita Von Starr and Dutch, and says that he knows Bateman was born with the devil in him and has done such a good job. He then says he has had a moment of clarity and that what it important to him now is the ROH World Championship, then says Bateman failed him but did not fail himself. Vincent then says that death is the greatest form of love, then Vita Von Starr attacks and chokes Bateman efore Duth pulls her off of Bateman and drives Bateman to the mat. Vincent, Vita and Dutch then caress Bateman's face





We hear from Danhausen and Rhett Titus prior to their Survival of the Fittest tournament match.



We hear from The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe). Jay Briscoe blames their loss to EC3 and Flip Gordon on Mark Briscoe, then their father shows up and yells at them for getting at each other's throats as they argue before telling them that they well settle this with a fight on the farm. The match will happen in two weeks.



Tony Deppen retains the ROH World Television Championship against "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and Dragon Lee, the latter of whom refuses to break up the pinfall. After the match, Dragon Lee hits "Tracy Williams with a low blow, and as The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Rhett Titus) check on Williams and the rest of VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Chris Dickinson, Homicide) celebrate with Deppen Kenny King shows up with La Bestia del Ring and says that the smartest faction will win the war, as the plan was not to get pinned; as a result, Dragon Lee is now the #1 contender for the Television Championship. Kenny then says that if Deppen won't put the title on the line, they will come to him where he lives and take it from there.



Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night - The Results

Tonight, Championship Wrestling From Memphis held a special Saturday night show at the WrestleCenter. Here are the results from all the match in no particular order:

Austin Lane beats Derrick King in a Best of the Best Open Challenge Match by submission with an STF.



Before the next match, Diana Taylor is unable to compete due to unforeseen circumstances, and her place in the match is taken by "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Paris Kelly by count-out when Paris Kelly wants no part of Nikki Lane.

Before the next match, Michaels says he came here for a fight, not to wrestle, and declares the match an Anything Goes Street Fight with no disqualifications. When "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up, Brett Michaels calls him "Kool-Aid Man" as he tells him to get in the ring.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) in a 3-on-1 handicap match by count-out after The Hollywood Horror Show run away from the ring following a baseball bat shot to Hayes from Brett Michaels.



"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Norman Meklakov in a Flag vs. Flag Match despite interference from Ken Dang.



Before the next match, it is revealed that Simon is out with an injury, leaving Lil' Chris on his own. It is also announced that should Lil' Chris win the next match, he will win the Memphis Tag Team Championships for himself and Simon.

The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) and The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) in a three-way tornado tag team match to become the inaugural Memphis Tag Team Champions. During the match, Uncle Mikey would get involved in the match by pulling Zay Washington out of a pin attempt from outside of the ring. As Aaron Roberts grabs Uncle Mikey by the neck, Brad Skimahorn sends Zay Washington into the ring post while Briar Skimahorn pins Lil' Chris, allowing The Skimahorns to get the win.



Before the next match, Van Viciouss says he is here to slap Dustin Starr so hard with his hand, and after he does that, he is leaving with Maria Starr. When Starr shows up, he says that people have told him to punch Van Viciouss in the face, then says that tonight, he will punch him in the face and he will do it right now.

Dustin "Five" Starr beats Van Viciouss in a grudge match.





Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for June 19, 2021

The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) heads to the announce table. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock brags about destroying Brett Michaels and Austin Lane and says there is no telling who will be destroyed next, as nobody is safe. He then says it is time for The Hollywood Horror Show.



Otis Crowley beats Connor. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock reiterates that The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) will destroy everyone in their way, and says that they will return.





Eric McMahon and Paris Kelly head to the announce table. Eric says that Paris Kelly still has emotional trauma and loss of vision and that Diana Taylor has one last chance to make things right. He calls out Diana Taylor, who shows up. Eric demands Diana apologize to Paris, and Diana tells Paris that she did not mean to hurt her.Eric demands Diana apologize to Paris, and Diana tells Paris that she did not mean to hurt her. Eric accepts the apology, but wants Diana Taylor to admit that she caused physical trauma and loss of vision, but Paris says she is not responsible for it is her job. As Diana leaves, Eric commands Paris Kelly to attack Diana Taylor, and Paris does that with one of her own high-heeled shoes before referees show up to restore order.



"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Lil Bit. During the match, it is announced that today's main event is Action Jackson vs. Johnny Dotson, and if Action Jackson wins, he gets a match with Alan Steel. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nikki Lane, who says that she wants to see a women's title with all the championship talk going on.



Austin Lane heads to the announce table. Austin says that The Crowleys and Walker Hayes gave him a fight last week, saying he feels like he was powerbomb through a bunch of bricks. Austin Lane says that he will have a special "Best of the Best" open challenge on tonight's Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night and prove he is the best of the best, then Derrick King and "The Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black show up for the first time since the Grind City Rumble. Derrick King accepts Austin Lane's open challenge for tonight's show.



Jay Smooth vs. Maxx Stone ends in a no-contest. During the match, The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) show up wanting to know where the tag team titles are at. Dave Brown says this will be addressed after the match, then The Skimahorns attack both Jay Smooth and Maxx Stone. The Skimahorns then continue to demand the tag team titles, then The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) and The Posse (Lil Chris and Simon) show up. Dave Brown then reveals the Memphis Tag Team Championships, and that one of the three teams at the announce table will walk out of tonight's show with the titles around their waists.





Ken Dang vs. "Big Swole" Justin Cole ends with Norman Meklakov attacking Justin Cole in the middle of the match. After the match, Meklakov shoves the referee before he and Deng continue to assault Justin Cole. Afterwards, Justin Cole says he will have to find a tag team partner to face Ken Dang and Norman Meklakov. He then challenges Meklakov to a Flag Match at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night.





Maria Starr confronts Van Viciouss at the announce table, saying she wants nothing to do with him. Van Viciouss says he has seen the way she looks at him, and says that he knows she wants him. Maria slaps Van Viciouss in the face, but Viciouss takes it as her wanting him. Maria slaps Van Viciouss in the face, but Viciouss takes it as her wanting him. After Maria shows Dustin Starr a DM that Van Viciouss sent her, Dustin Starr takes off his watch and jacket and gets in the ring, but Viciouss attacks him. Dustin Starr soon fights back and clotheslines Van Viciouss out of the ring, and Van Viciouss retreats after blowing a kiss at Maria. Dustin Starr says he has been waiting to do this for a long time, and tells Van Viciouss he poked the bear by putting his hands on Maria before challenging Van Viciouss to a match at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night.



Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table. Dotson says he is happy to have today's match, for he will show why he is pound for pound the best in the business with the top dog of Memphis wrestling at his side.



Action Jackson beats Johnny Dotson to earn a Memphis Heritage Championship match against Alan Steel.

The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) head to the announce table. Jimmy Blaylock says that they will be at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night looking for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that they will hurt Brett Michaels. He says that he does not care who they take down, and says that nobody should get in their way. We then see a message from Brett Michaels, who has a bat in his hands as he tells The Hollywood Horror Show they have messed with him for the last time. He says he will be at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night and that he will not be coming alone. Blaylock responds by saying that tonight, somebody is going to get hurt.







Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for June 19, 2021

Before the next match, Flex McCalleon takes offense to Brett Michaels getting a chance at the United Television Championship after winning the Cobra Cup.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Beef Candy (Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade) in a Candy-cap match to become #1 contender for the United Television Championship.



Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Vinny Wasco, who is excited to be back after quite some time. He admits "Sweet" Robin Shaw will be a tough opponent, but he has been training differently due to the pandemic and is ready to come back. Jack Banning shows up and says his pandemic experience was life-changing, saying he was wet behind the ears and full of hope like Wasco and needed guidance, and tells him that the sooner he finds out nobody cares about him, the better it will be. He says that finding this out got him into Hollywood, where he was able to play things to his advantage and go nowhere but up. Banning then tells Wasco to come find him and tell him he was right when he gets cast aside.

Before the next match, "Sweet" Robin Shaw is accompanied by a man with a black fedora, a wooden cane and a thick black beard.

"Sweet" Robin Shaw beats Vinny Wasco with a vice grip following the Sweet Victory. After the match, Emily Mae interviews Robin Shaw and his new manager, whose name is Jackson Calhoun. Calhoun says that when opportunity comes knocking, you invite it in for a nice glass of sweet tea and bourbon. He says she saw the bright lights, the big city and "the big man," saying that Shaw brought him to the United Wrestling Network and was worth investing in, and says it is time to stop playing games and start adding commas to the bank account. Calhoun says that they are working their way up to the top and making their way into the big leagues, and that they have a dinner date and do not want to leave Matthew McConaughey waiting.



Cece Chanel vs. Bryn Thorne ends with Viva Van hitting Cece Chanel with a 2x4. After the match, Bryn Thorne joins in on the attack at Viva Van's behest, then Ruby Raze runs into the ring and takes out Bryn and Viva Van. She then goes up to Cece Chanel in the corner. Cece wants nothing to do with her, but Ruby Raze extends her hand and Cece eventually takes it. Acting matchmaker Jamie Iovine shows up and says he was under the impression that Ruby was on his side, then makes a tag team match between the team of Bryn and Viva Van and the team of Cece and Ruby to teach her not to interfere in his business.



Backstage, John Roberts interviews Ray Rosas, who says that Keita Murray's appearance made things clear, as he was in emotional trauma thanks to Dan Joseph. He also says that he got a package with fresh wrestling tights and a note saying "Remember who you are." Ray Rosas says he now remembers who he really is, and tells the locker room that that the real him is here to stay.

Ray Rosas retains the Arizona State Championship against Honest John with a new submission move called the Stingray.





Friday, June 19, 2020

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 19, 2020

Oney Lorcan beats Chase Parker. After the match, Malcolm Biven shows up, then Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) attacks Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch from behind. Bivens then sics Indus Sher (Rinku and Saurav) on Lorcan and Burch.



Jake Atlas beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher (who was released from the company three hours before the show aired due to sexual assault allegations laid against him) in his 205 Live debut.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 19, 2020

Renee Young introduces "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for a championship celebration to start tonight's show. Styles says he is "an accolade machine" and that SmackDown is the house that he built, which is why he invited the locker room to ringside to tell them that ringside is as close as they will get to the Intercontinental Championship. He says that the Intercontinental Championship is vindication of everything that he has said and that the title is for those who want to work towards their success, then says there is one person qualified to award him the title: Daniel Bryan. Styles asks Daniel Bryan to get in the ring and award him the belt. Daniel gets in the ring and is initially reluctant to do so, but does it. Styles then demands Daniel congratulate him like a man, which he does. Daniel admits that they may disagree with a lot of things, but he respects Styles' ability in the ring and says he has the potential to be the greatest Intercontinental Champion if he shows up every week as a fighting champion. Styles says he is sorry he allowed Daniel to say anything and tells him to shut up, as they do not share the same vision and only people on his level get a shot at the title. He then says that Daniel is at the back of the list. Daniel then says he is okay with that, and that since Styles is about earning things, then he should defend the title against Drew Gulak, who beat him two weeks ago. Styles declines, saying his opponent must be #1 contender. Suddenly, Matt Riddle - fresh out of NXT - shows up, and Styles sees him as another person looking for a handout. Riddle tells Styles that he is "the bro who's gonna run the show," then Styles punches Riddle. Riddle soon fights back and sends Styles out of the ring, and an angry Styles demands a referee show up, starting a match.



Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles declares that his match against Matt Riddle will not be for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after grabbing Styles out of the Phenomenal Forearm and hitting the Bro Derek in a match that sees Riddle have a verbal altercation with King Corbin and Styles shove Daniel Bryan at ringside.



Backstage, Renee Young interviews Jeff Hardy, who says it has been a roller coaster for him for the last two months and that he has been trying to turn his life around and do what is best for him and his family. He feels that as soon as he is about to turn a corner, he has to put out a fire only to have to put out another, and that Sheamus is a constant reminder of what he does not like about himself. He feels that while winning would have confirmed that he is turning things around, his loss to Sheamus makes him doubt himself, and he has to catch himself before negative thinking takes over. Jeff understands that he is an adrenaline junkie and an alcoholic, and says that Sheamus is just an obstacle on his path to redemption. Jeff also says he is not done yet.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shorty G. As she does, Mojo Rawley shows up and mocks Shorty G behind his back. After Shorty G says he has eyes in the back of his head, he punches Mojo in the face.

Shorty G beats Mojo Rawley with an inside cradle.



It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's special guest is Mandy Rose. Miz admits he lost focus at Backlash, and John Morrison says it all happened because the rules were changed and that they were planning on being co-Universal Champions. They also mention that they were both looking over their shoulder for Otis, and Morrison says that if it were not for Otis, one of them would be champion right now. Miz then introduces Mandy Rose, who shows up. Mandy says that she and Sonya Deville were best friends for five years, but as soon as Miz and Morrison say that Mandy was a terrible friend, Mandy prepares to leave. Miz and Morrison then stop her and introduce Sonya. Mandy, having none of this, says that Sonya was the one who tried to sabotage her career and that she is done with her. Sonya says she wishes she could be done, but she watches Mandy get the spotlight and question what Mandy did to get it. Sonya then says that Mandy has not done anything with any opportunities given to her, then Mandy asks what Sonya wants, as Sonya can try to hurt her, but she has people who are by her side and that Otis has been loyal to her. Mandy then says that despite being a fighter, Sonya is alone, and asks how long she will hold on to petty resentments. Sonya says she is just confused as to what to do to get "The Mandy Rose treatment," and the only difference is Mandy's appearance. Sonya says that she is done and that she will tear her apart until her insides are just as hideous as her outer appearance. This starts a brawl, and Sonya gets out of the ring thanks to Miz and Morrison. Mandy then slaps Miz in the face and heads to the back.



Bayley and Sasha Banks guest on commentary for the next match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik). After the match, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up and attack The New Day. After the attack, Cesaro says he and Shinsuke Nakamura are tired of being overlooked.



Backstage, Alexa Bliss, Nikki, Lacey Evans, Tamina and Dana Brooke talks about Bayley and Sasha Banks. As Dana says that they all deserve a shot at Bayley, everyone wonders where Nikki Cross is.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says he has realized that things have become serious between him and Jeff Hardy, then takes pride in being a bully and says that Jeff deserves to be bullied because he is weak and pathetic. He only regrets crushing his voice box so he would not have to hear him, and says that deep down, Jeff does not believe he is turning his life around and that he will raise Jeff up himself with a toast to Jeff Hardy next week.



Nikki Cross attacks Bayley and Sasha Banks at ringside. Alexa Bliss runs to ringside to hold Alexa Bliss back, then Nikki gets in the ring and demands a fight with Sasha Banks. Bayley accepts on Sasha's behalf.



Sasha Banks beats Nikki Cross following the double knees into a pinfall attempt.



WWE puts a spotlight on Titus O'Neil's community outreach as it is announced that O'Neil is a finalist for the 2020 ESPN Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.



Next week: Drew Gulak vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Intercontinental Championship! Sheamus presents a toast to Jeff Hardy!

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray talks about the things that he has done in the last few months - including learning to reanimate the dead and infiltrating a Reptilian stronghold - then Ramblin' Rabbit butts in and mentions Wyatt's loss to Braun Strowman. Bray admits that he lost to Strowman and that he went about everything the wrong way. As he explains himself, Strowman's entrance theme interrupts him. Strowman tells Bray he had his opportunity and failed, and that there are no more games and that their story is over. Bray laughs, and warns him that their story is just getting started. After some Wyatt Family imagery, we see the pre-Firefly Fun House Bray Wyatt, who says that in order to move forward, they must step back to where it all began. Bray says he created Strowman and that it is his duty to destroy him. He says that Strowman knows where to find him, and that all he has to do is follow the buzzards.



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



Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 19, 2020

Humberto Carrillo beats Shane Thorne.

Andrade beats Ricochet.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 19, 2019

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole says "Told you so!" before stating that the NXT Championship is just the start of their 2019 prophecy of being covered in gold, and that they attack and take what they want from the guy up top. If anyone gets in their way, they make sure they regret it. Cole then states that they will reshape NXT into "an undisputed image," and states that the show should start with an intro consisting of nothing but shots of them. O'Reilly says their custom intro was "just something [he] threw together last night," and Cole says they have all the undisputed power. Cole then tells the North American and NXT Tag Team Champions to have the belts shined up for them, as they will have all the gold and all the power this year and they will not stop until they have it all and nobody will be able to touch them. He states that The Undisputed Era will have every ounce of power that NXT has to offer, then Velveteen Dream shows up. Velveteen Dream says that if nobody can touch Adam Cole, he would like to touch him, then says that he is "the NXT experience" is due to him, and while Cole looks good in gold, he looks even better, and he wants the NXT title to go along with the North American one. Roderick Strong tells Velveteen Dream to "dream on" and that he is undeserving of being North American Champion or even being in their presence. Suddenly, Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle asks Roderick Strong how hard he hit him at NXT TakeOver XXV, as he has wins against The Undisputed Era. Cole says Riddle is jealous because he has never held gold and has squandered every championship opportunity he had. Cole then tells Riddle to go back to writing reviews about wrestlers from the Attitude Era, for the Attitude Era is over and Riddle's era will never come, for he is living in their era. Suddenly, Tyler Breeze shows up. Breeze says that he has been talking with General Manager William Regal, and while he does not care who is more undisputed or who is better looking, he cares about The Undisputed Era taking credit for a brand he built before they even showed up. He announces that Regal has taken his suggestion and that he, Velveteen Dream and Matt Riddle will take on three members of The Undisputed Era in the main event.

Next week: Io Shirai vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship in a steel cage match!

Damian Priest beats Raul Mendoza in his NXT televised debut. (Damian Priest is better known for his time in Ring of Honor as Punishment Martinez.)



General Manager William Regal announces that eight NXT talents who have never been on television will be part of "The NXT Breakout Tournament" starting next week. Jordan Myles (formerly known as ACH and Albert Hardy, Jr.), Boa, Cameron Grimes (formerly known as Trevor Lee), Isaiah "Swerve" Scott (formerly known as Shane Strickland and Killshot), Dexter Lumis (formerly known as Samuel Shaw), Bronson Reed (formerly known as Jonah Rock), Angel Garza (formerly known as Garza Jr.) and Joaquin Wilde (formerly known as DJ Z) will be in the tournament.



We see a video package for Mia Yim, who talks about living in Los Angeles during the 1992 L.A. riots as well as her road to NXT.

Xia Li beats Taynara Conti.



Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host a special championship edition of Street Talk to celebrate their tag team championship victory and talk about their match next week against The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake). They are then seen celebrating on top of a moving car in front of Full Sail University.

Next week: Joaquin Wilde vs. Angel Garza in Round 1 of the NXT Breakout Tournament!

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong) beat Matt Riddle, Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze after miscommunication between Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for June 19, 2019

Kassius Ohno beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.

Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up. Marcel Barthel says that fans think they are here to entertain them, but he assures them that they are not. Instead, they are here to bring honor to professional wrestling. Fabian Aichner announces that Imperium's numbers have increased and that their unit is now complete. He then says that the fans will respect Imperium's values and that they will obey. Alexander Wolfe says that when he joined Imperium, it felt right, because they treat professional wrestling with respect and will protect its legacy. Walter says the young people may have opportunities, but things will be done the way they want them to be done. After bringing up next week's WWE United Kingdom Championship match, he then says brave young men are fools if they think they can stand up to him. Suddenly, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and says he has worked years for next week's title match, and promises Walter that he will need to bring everything he has got.

In footage from moments ago, Noam Dar says he has just come back from a career-threatening injury, then patronizingly claps for "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and tells him it is time he took him under his wing. Williams threatens to break his arm, but Noam Dar says he is just trying to help and that he could be a good supporting act for him.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose). After the match, Joe Coffey shows up and attacks The Hunt with Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, but "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and gets in the ring while Gallus walks out of it.

Backstage, Radzi interviews Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate), who will compete for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks. Trent Seven says that they have had a lot on their plate as of late, especially with Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe), but the tag team titles are the main focus right now.

Kay Lee Ray wins a women's battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, last eliminating Xia Brookside after spending the majority of the match outside of the ring after being thrown out by means other than over the top rope.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 19, 2018

Drew Gulak beats Lince Dorado with the Gu-Lock with help from The Brian Kendrick.



General Manager Drake Maverick tells the referee of tonight's Triple Threat Match that there must be a winner. He then talks with Hideo Itami. who tells him to go to him for a match. Hideo Itami demands respect from Maverick. Maverick tells Hideo Itami that he has gotten the main event match that he wanted, and that he should make the most of it. Hideo says he will.

Before the next match, TJP says his talent has been wasted for another week, and that General Manager Drake Maverick should reward the man who carried the Cruiserweight division on his back with a high-profile match. Instead, he gets another underdog. He says that Maverick would rather set him up to fail instead of succeed. TJP asks his opponent if he feels he deserves to be in the ring with him, or if he was pathetic enough to be picked up off the scrap heap. His opponent punches him, but TJP replies with a knee bar. Referees have to pull TJP off of his opponent as the match ends before it can begin.



Next week: Lio Rush debuts! Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik vs. The Brian Kendrick, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak in a six-man elimination tag match!

Hideo Itami beats Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy in a Triple Threat Match after exposing a bottom turnbuckle and dropkicking Mustafa Ali's head into it.