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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 2, 2026

Tatum Paxley guests on commentary for the next match.

Zaria beats Lizzy Rain. After the match, Zaria is about to hit Lizzy Rain with another F-5 when Tatum Paxley stops Zaria, saying that if she wants a Women's North American Championship match so badly, she can have it next week.



Backstage, Myles Borne tells Dorian Van Dux that he and Sean Legacy had a great match last week, and Tavion Heights says they should be a tag team. Van Dux and Legacy agree. Meanwhile, Izzi Dame speaks with Shawn Spears and Niko Vance, telling them to forget about last week, saying she will be putting the NXT Women's Championship on the back to take care of some business. Niko Vance agrees.

Before the next match, Saquon Shugars (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) attacks DarkState with a baseball bat from within the crowd and hits Cutler James.



NXT The Great American Bash is live on The CW on Sunday, June 28th in North America!

It is announced that DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) vs. Myles Borne and Tavion Heights following Saquon Shugars' attack, and that another tag team match is happening right now.

OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beats The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after a busted-open Shawn Spears nearly inadvertently runs into Niko Vance near the apron and avoids a Superkick from Lucien Price, allowing OTM to hit a double-team maneuver for the win.



Backstage, Tate Wilder meets with EK Prosper. Prosper tells Wilder to fight smart, but Wilder says he has to stand out and take his chances. As EK tells Wilder he needs to slow down, Kam Hendrix shows up and brags about his recent success, but Wilder says that he will soon get his big win against Jackson Drake. Wilder leaves, then Hendrix tells EK Prosper that he can tell his grandkids that he was in the building where Hendrix won his first title. Hendrix leaves, and EK Prosper hopes that Tony D'Angelo whups him.

Jackson Drake beats Tate Wilder after Wilder is distracted by Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, fending them both off only to be caught and powerbombed into the ring apron behind the referee's back by Myka Lockwood.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews General Manager Robert Stone. Stone says The Great American Bash will be a historical night when Osiris Griffin shows up demanding his match when Jasper Troy shows up.Dion Lennox suddenly shows up and hits Jasper with a chair to the back, and he and Osiris decimate Jasper while destroying Stone's office.

Lola Vice heads to the ring. Lola talks about how she knocked out Izzi Dame and proved that she is the complete package at Noche de los Grandes, and says that she is undeniable as she continues to prove everyone wrong. She says she won the NXT Women's Championship not out of luck, but because of hard work and the desire to make it in NXT. She also says she does not make excuses or take any excuses from anyone here. Lola then wants to know who is next, because somebody always has an eye on her title, and she loves it. As she says that whoever steps up will get knocked down, Kelani Jordan shows up wanting to know if Lola will give her a shot. She mentions that Lola went to AAA and got some momentum, then says that their stories are not much different, with the only difference saying that she was questioned while Lola was praised. Kelani says she has watched women come and go and watched opportunities to go to others, and that she is taking her opportunities now. Suddenly, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up. Kendal tells Kelani that she is not the only woman who wants the NXT Women's Championship, and that she has proven why she is worthy of the title in the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge before mentioning unfinished business with Lola. She also has a receipt for Kelani after what she did to Sinclair, and Kelani says she just needs one shot to become champion while Kendal has failed multiple times. Lola has Kendal and Kelani face each other in a #1 contender's match next week, with the winner facing her for the title at The Great American Bash. Lola then goes for a spinning back fist on Kelani, but Kelani ducks and she hits Kendal instead.



We see a vignette for the Mr. NXT Pageant between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill and Tatum Paxley talk about what they both having going on. Shiloh leaves, then Tatum looks for General Manager Robert stone only to be taken out by Zaria. Shiloh comes back and calls for help for Tatum.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo is met by Mason Rook. Rook says tonight's title match should be his, not Kam Hendrix's. D'Angelo says he will turn away all challengers, but Rook tells D'Angelo he will not beat him. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and tells Mason Rook that if he beats Naraku - who is watching in the background - next week, then he will face D'Angelo for the NXT Championship. D'Angelo says he looks forward to this and leaves, and Robert Stone tells Mason Rook not to get involved in tonight's NXT Championship match.

Lexis King retains the WWE Speed Championship against Romeo Moreno.

Backstage, Jaida Parker has another meeting with Nattie. Nattie says that Jaida's performance last week was "less than mediocre" and says she does not buy Jaida's act and that she is not afraid of her. She says she is not afraid of her and has been through a lot, and that Jaida is scared because she is soft.

Backstage, Keanu Carver shows up as EK Prosper tells Tate Wilder "I told you so," saying that Wilder has a death wish. Wilder says they can have a rematch, and Prosper says he will be the one to humble Carver, who tells Prosper to keep talking crazy and see what happens. Meanwhile, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair converse. Kendal wants Sinclair in her corner, but Sinclair tells her to focus on what matters - beating Kelani Jordan - while she focuses on recovering.

DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) beat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights. After the match, Tavion Heights refuses Myles Borne's help. Meanwhile, Saquon Shugars stares down DarkState from the balcony with a baseball bat in his hand.



Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against Kam Hendrix after Mason Rook shows up and stops Hendrix from using a metal folding chair as a weapon. After the match, Naraku hands the NXT Championship to Tony D'Angelo, then bows down and stares down Mason Rook from across the ring.





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



Monday, June 2, 2025

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 2, 2025

Michael Cole takes off his dress shirt and reveals an Indiana Pacers jersey to fulfill a bet made on commentary by Pat McAfee regarding the NBA Eastern Conference Finals two weeks ago.

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He mentions then Oklahoma City Thunder's progress in the NBA playoffs, then mentions that it is "Money in the Bank time" and that he looks forward to becoming a three-time Money in the Bank briefcase winner. Punk says it is time to put championship gold around his waist, then mentions "Main Event" Jey Uso, John Cena and the world championship scene. He tells Jey Uso that it is just business if he picks him, but he also warns Cena that he has his number and he will pick the bones. He then proclaims that it is time that he became a champion one more time, then says he will see everyone again once he qualifies. Sami Zayn then shows up before Punk can leave. Sami addresses Punk's plans to become a world champion and mentions that he has his own world title ambitions, and while Money in the Bank is not in the cards for him, it is for Punk. He tells Punk that he must win tonight and that tonight is more "must win" than it has ever been, and that he must be focused on the match, as they will deal with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and his faction when they get to them. Sami states that he knows that Punk and Rollins think about each other, and if Rollins wins the briefcase, "it is over," and Raw will turn into something that he does not like. Sami tells Punk that he and the fans all want him to win tonight. Sami then tells Punk that as much as he wants him to win, they will be face-to-face in the ring again if Punk becomes a world champion, and they will have a different conversation than the one they are having right now. Punk tells Sami that he looks forward to that conversation, then both men shake hands.



Roxanne Perez meets with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez and offers to help them, but Liv tells Roxanne that if she wants to help, then she should stay out of her way. Liv then walks away and runs into Iyo Sky, and tells her that she will win the Money in the Bank Briefcase and become Women's World Champion again.



We see a vignette for Stephanie Vaquer.

Stephanie Vaquer beats Ivy Nile and Liv Morgan in a women's Money in the Bank qualifier.



Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is met by Paul Heyman, who wants to shake hands his Styles. Heyman wishes Styles a happy birthday and gifts him something "of intrinsic value." He says that the Intercontinental Championship needs "a phenomenal champion," and tells Styles to concentrate on "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and leave Money in the Bank to Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Styles asks Heyman if he is tired of "chasing that meal ticket" and tells him that he does not respond well to threats, and if Heyman tries to push him out, he will push back. Styles tells Heyman to tell Rollins that he knows all about his plan, and that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.



Backstage, we hear from Rusev. He says that he is doing the good work by preventing the weak from slipping into the abyss, then says that Sheamus burned him in the past when they were in The League of Nations. He says he is not the same man and that he was once like him with a body of granite and a neck of sand. He states that after all they have been through, he will be happy to send him off the field as the warrior that he has been. He says that Sheamus stabbed him in the back, and if Sheamus does not stay out of his way, he will stab his.

Backstage, Sheamus talks with Alpha Academy (Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri) and Natalya, saying that they have heart as well as great potential. Suddenly, Cathy Kelley interviews Sheamus after they leave, and Sheamus mentions his friendship with Rusev and says Rusev's bad decisions caused his career to implode while he has put on banger after banger. He says that someone must teach Rusev manners before he goes to far, and that someone is him. Sheamus then warns Rusev that he bullies bullies.



The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guests on commentary for the next match. They get ejected from ringside later when Ivar teases throwing JD McDonagh into them, as they both go after The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) only for referee Jessica Car to toss them out.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Roxanne Perez shows up and distracts Ivar as he goes for the Doomsault, allowing McDonagh to send Ivar beard-first into the ring post so that Finn Balor can hit the Coup de Grace for the win.



We hear from Becky Lynch, who says that Lyra Valkyria has cost her a championship and a Money in the Bank Ladder match. She says that Lyra has forgotten everything she has done for her and that she has greatness because of her. She then says that Lyra Valkyria is in a lose-lose situation, because if Lyra wins at Money in the Bank, she will lose the best thing that has ever happened to her. But if she loses, she will have to shake the very hand that will hold her down.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who is soon met by Rhea Ripley. Ripley and Vaquer shake hands, and Rhea says she will see her at Money in the Bank.

Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. Lyra tells Becky Lynch to stop being a coward and come to the ring so she can say what she has to say to her face. Becky shows up, and when she tries to speak, Lyra shuts her up and tells her she has said her piece and that she is delusional. She says that Becky was a good person on the way to the top and that she maintained her place by stopping being a good person, and that since Becky started ruining her life, she has changed into an angrier person and unlocked a side capable of destroying Becky. Becky says that Lyra has a poisoned perspective and is looking for any excuse to hurt her. She says she wanted to make Lyra better, not hurt her, but things has changed and that it will hurt Lyra to raise her hand. Lyra says Becky is saying more big words and tells her to face her in the ring, but Becky says she does not fight in Tulsa, Oklahoma and leaves. Lyra chases Becky to the stage, and referees show up to break up the resulting brawl.



We hear from Penta, who says that he looks forward to Money in the Bank and that nobody is hungrier than he is. He says that the Ladder Match is his kingdom, that Los Angeles is his city and that the Money in the Bank Briefcase is his destiny.

"Main Event" Jey Uso and Sami Zayn beat Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed by disqualification after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and hits Jey Uso with The Stomp at the bottom of the ramp. After the match, Bronson Reed goes for a top rope splash through the commentary table on Sami Zayn, but CM Punk shows up with a metal folding chair and takes out Bronson and Breakker. Punk sends Rollins into a retreat following a brief staredown, and Breakker and Bronson soon join Rollins. Jey, Punk and Sami then stare the three of them down from the ring.



Backstage, Liv Morgan speaks with Finn Balor regarding Roxanne Perez and says she knows where he is going with this, but Finn says Roxanne got him and JD McDonagh back on track and that there is no plan to cause any strife within The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez). He admits she came on strong, but he trusts "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Liv says it is not Dominik that she does not trust, but Finn says she will trust Roxanne in time. Liv and Raquel leave, and when Dominik tries to apologize for last week, Finn says it is water under the bridge.



Kairi Sane beats Raquel Rodriguez after Iyo Sky shows up when Liv Morgan tries to get involved in the match. Raquel grabs at Iyo Sky's hair, but Kairi boots Raquel's head into the ring post and hits the In-Sane Elbow for the win.



Backstage, Karrion Kross talks with Sami Zayn, but Sami gets ticked and wants to know what Kross wants with him. Kross says he thinks Sami is a liar. He says Sami could have been a world champion ten times over, then tells him he is a bad guy "like the rest of us" and not a good guy like he thinks he is. Sami doubts this, and Kross says he might be wrong, but he might also be right.



Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso is met by Gunther. Gunther says that the World Heavyweight Championship is personal to him and that Jey has tried to be a great champion, but says that Jey thinks with his heart instead of his head and that he will take his title. He says that Jey is a great guy who is there for his friends, but the problems of others should not be the business of the World Heavyweight Champion. Gunther thanks Jey, because he knew when he lost the title that Jey would not be worthy of it, and that Gunther is making it very easy for him, and that the party will soon be over next week. Jey tells Gunther he will see him next week.



El Grande Americano beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and CM Punk to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Punk goes for a pinfall attempt after hitting El Grande Americano with a GTS, but is pulled out of the ring by Bron Breakker. Punk is soon attacked by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, then "Main Event" Jey Uso and Sami Zayn show up to fight Breakker and Bronson. Sami inadvertently shoves Bronson into Styles as he goes for a Phenomenal Forearm on El Grande Americano, so Styles turns around hits everyone outside of the ring with a Phenomenal Forearm instead. Styles then goes for a Phenomenal Forearm on El Grande Americano, but at this point, El Grande Americano has loaded his mask, and he headbutts Styles out of the air to get the pin and the win to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. After the match, Punk fights Breakker, but Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and fights Punk. Punk goes for a GTS on Rollins, but gets Speared by Breakker. Sami goes after Breakker, but gets overpowered by Bronson. Sami goes down, and Rollins hits both him and Punk with The Stomp. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn try to make the save, but they are also overpowered and given The Stomp by Rollins, then Jey Uso receives two Tsunamis from Bronson Reed to end the show.





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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for June 2, 2024

Note: This episode is a replay of the October 9, 2021 episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta.

Violence of Action (Roman Rozell and Derek Pisatoro) beat Jonah Turk and Cliff Hendrix.



In backstage footage from earlier today, Marti Bell interviews Darius Bengston. Bengston says that tonight is the biggest opportunity of his career so far and that he is not scared of Alex Chamberlain, who he says will not come in the way of his dream. He says that Chamberlain will find out why he shines from Los Angeles to Essex, then Chamberlain shows up and says "Good luck tonight, kid."

Darius Bengston beats Alex Chamberlain with a jackknife pin.



Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Reka Tehaka. She says she has heard what Heather Monore has to say and knows what she wants, then says she can beat her anywhere, any time and any place.



Jonathan Gresham beats Mike Bennett. During the match, both men have each others' shoulders down during an inside cradle, and after the commercial break, it is announced that management wants a clean finish and that the match is to be restarted immediately. Gresham beats Bennett after Bennett's shoulders are on the mat as Gresham has him in a Figure Four Leg Lock.





Friday, June 2, 2023

Championship Friday - Rampage recap for June 2, 2023



El Hijo del Vikingo retains the AAA Megas Championship against Dralistico and Komander in a three-way match.



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Karen Jarrett, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh, who find out that they will be fined and suspended. Sonjay Dutt says they were backed into a corner by AEW and they came out swinging. Lethal says that referee Aubrey Edwards should be suspended, and Jarrett says that they are walking heat when Mark Briscoe shows up and says he has gotten with Tony Khan and that there will be no suspension, as Jeff and Karen Jarrett are going to get the beating they deserve before bringing out Aubrey Edwards. Karen Jarrett says she sees nothing but air and opportunity between them before Aubrey chokes her. Referees have to restore order.

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against Action Andretti by submission.



Willow Nightingale retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's World Championship against Emi Sakura.



Katsuyori Shibata retains the Ring of Honor Pure Championship against Lee Moriarty. After the match, Daniel Garcia shows up and has a staredown with Shibata in the ring.



Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 2, 2023

Dexter Lumis beats Akira Tozawa, then shakes Tozawa's hand after the match.

Candice LeRae beats Tegan Nox.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for June 2, 2023

Kale Dixon beats Quincy Elliott after putting his feet on the bottom rope for leverage. After the match, Dixon mocks Elliott and piefaces him, and Elliott smacks him in the face in response, causing Dixon to flee.



In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bronco Nima and Lucien Price. Bronco Nima says that they are not scared of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, and Lucien Price says that they have to give credit where credit is due, as Hank and Tank are low-key tough. Bronco says that what he and Lucien have is something tighter, and Lucien says everything they do has a reason and a purpose and that they will show everyone what it is.

Kiana James beats Kelani Jordan.



Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 2, 2023

We see a video package for Roman Reigns' 1,000 days as champion.



Austin Theory is in the ring. Theory says that if Roman Reigns' reign was combined with his United States Championship reign, there would be a total of 1,209 days, which he calls almost as inspiring as beating John Cena. He says that he will have a 1,000 day celebration one day, and as long as WWE gives him people like Sheamus, he will be United States Champion forever, as he is 25 years old and the best to ever do this. He says that with talent like his, there are people who want to gravitate to it, then introduces two people who "did what was right" in Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to the ring. Kit Wilson says it was a pleasure destroying The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) and that Theory is a champion the people deserve, and that they want to show how much they appreciate him as champion with a big "Yes boy!".



Austin Theory and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch).



Backstage, Paul Heyman talks with Solo Sikoa about the preparations for Roman Reigns' 1,000 day celebration, and says that he wants tonight to be special. He then says he will talk to WWE official Adam Pearce to make sure that The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are nowhere to be found so that Roman is acknowledged tonight.

In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with the rest of The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) After admitting his loss to Seth Rollins, he hopes to see Gallows and Anderson take down Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla) tonight as part of his birthday.

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla). After the match, Top Dolla attacks Gallows and Anderson, but "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles hits him with a Phenomenal Forearm.



Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Paul Heyman. Pearce tells Heyman that The Usos will not be here tonight as their travel has been cancelled and that security has been doubled in case they do show up. Heyman smiles, calls Roman Reigns and leaves.



It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Asuka. Waller mentions the Money In The Bank briefcases above the ring and the women who think they are ready for Asuka, and Asuka reveals the blue mist in her mouth when Waller mentions the possibility of Bianca Belair coming back for her title. Iyo Sky then shows up, and Asuka and Iyo argue in Japanese before Bayley shows up and states that Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky) will win the Raw Women's title. Shotzi shows up and says she would love nothing more than to crush Bayley's dream with some cold hard steel, then Lacey Evans shows up. As Lacey says that the Money In The Bank Contract is coming home to her after she puts Zelina Vega in the Cobra Clutch, Zelina shows up and says everyone is underestimating her like Rhea Ripley did at Backlash. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. Asuka, at this point having moved to the stage, says nobody is ready for her before Bianca Belair shows up and brawls with her until officials restore order.





Backstage, Cameron Grimes meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. When Pearce says Baron Corbin will not be here until next week, Grimes says he will take care of Corbin next week like Carmelo Hayes will take care of him on NXT.



Zelina Vega beats Lacey Evans to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.



Backstage, Santos Escobar tells the rest of the Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) that he will qualify for the men's Money In The Bank and become co-briefcase holder with Zelina Vega.



LA Knight beats Montez Ford to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after using the middle rope for leverage.



We see a vignette for Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre.

Triple H heads to the ring. He says that once in a while, stars come that are so dominant in their sport that they are talked about for decades to come, and that this greatness will be witnessed live tonight and be talked about for generations in Roman Reigns. As he says this, there is a table with a new championship belt covered up with a mantle. Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa make their way to the ring. Triple H congratulates Roman on surpassing 1,000 days as champion on behalf of the fans, and says this has not happened in almost 40 years. He then presents a brand-new Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, which looks like the other two belts but is entirely gold. Roman Reigns holds the new golden belt as pyrotechnics fire off, and after Roman demands the entire universe acknowledge him, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns stare down, then Roman demands Jey Usos kick Jimmy Uso in the face in revenge for costing him the tag team titles at Night of Champions. Roman then demands that Jey Uso fix everything right now, but Jimmy says Jey cannot fix it and that he was the one who kicked him in the face because he was being a brother, and brothers treat brothers with respect and Roman has not been a good brother. He asks what kind of brother manipulates, betrays and hurts, then says that he will protect Jey and that he will protect Solo even as Roman uses him. Roman says Jimmy is talking for everyone like he is crazy and that he would rather hear from Solo, then hands Solo the microphone. Solo says he acknowledges his Trial Chief, then says The Usos are his brothers. Solo then hands Roman the microphone and stands with The Usos, then Jimmy asks Roman if he want to run things together with respect or if he wants to be Tribal Chief alone. Roman tells Jimmy to shut up only for Jimmy to shove him. Roman advances at Jimmy, but Jey stops him and tells Jimmy and Roman that he needs both of them and that they cannot fight like this, for they are better than this. Jimmy says they are stronger together, and asks Roman to be their brother so they can "run this place." Roman cries as he hugs Jimmy, then says "No." Solo then hits Jimmy with the Samoan Spike, and leaves with Roman and Heyman. On the way out, Heyman asks about Jey, and Roman says Jey will do what he always does: fall in line.





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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 2, 2022



Alisha Edwards beats Renee Michelle in the BTI match. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up and hands a manila envelope to Alisha, then leaves. Alisha opens the envelope and finds a piece of paper with a big red X on it.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo guests on commentary for the next match. "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt has a match later tonight.

Mia Yim beats Savannah Evans after Jordynne Grace runs in and stops Tasha Steelz from getting physically involved in the match.

In footage from earlier today, Shark Boy confronts Eddie Edwards for his recent actions and his disrespect for Impact, but Eddie grabs Shark Boy and tells him he does not know Impact like he does. Suddenly, "Wildcat" Chris Harris shows up and tells Eddie to put him down as he challenges him to a match while also confronting him for disrespecting Impact. Eddie says it will all come to an end at Slammiversary.

Backstage, The Influence (Madison Rayne and Tennille Dashwood) meet Rosemary. Rosemary asks them to leave, but The Influence make fun of Havok losing to Masha Slamovich while stating Decay (Rosemary, Havok, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) does not deserve to be Knockouts Tag Team Champions. They try to cheer her up with dark make-up, but Rosemary tells The Influence that they will see Decay sooner rather than later and to save the make-up for when their faces get bitten off. Madison Rayne says there is no women's tag team in Decay any more, but The Influence back away when Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus show up.

Trey Miguel guests on commentary for the next match.

Kenny King beats Blake Christian to maintain his position in the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship at Slammiversary.



Jack Evans is the fifth participant in the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship at Slammiversary.

Backstage, Bhupinder Gujjar thanks W. Morrissey for the help last week. Morrissey says it is not the worst thing in the world to have someone watch your back, and Gujjar asks Morrissey to let him know if he can return the favor. We then see PCO, then W. Morrissey tells Bhupinder that he has everything under control tonight.

Rich Swann beats "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Alisha Edwards. Alisha shows a black-and-white 8" x 10" photo of herself with a red X painted on it. "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw shows up and jokes around slightly before telling Alisha that Masha Slamovich is going to kill her.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) head to the ring. Karl Anderson announces that he and Doc Gallows will get their tag team title match against The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) at Slammivesary, and Gallows says that they are here to win gold and sell arenas out. He also says their tag team title shot is deserved, not earned. Anderson says that they have been around the world, and says while The Briscoes are bad dudes, their accomplishments do not add up to The Good Brothers'. They make fun of Sandy Fork, Delaware and imply that they are only local champions before showing a quick top ten best Good Brothers moments in Impact. Number seven onwards is just them beating The Briscoes at Multiverse of Matches. When they reach #1, however, The Briscoes actually show up and call The Good Brothers "soft" and "pampered" while they still get up and grind every day even when they are on the farm. After Jay Briscoe says that they get up at 4 AM and get to work because that is what The Briscoes do, Anderson then announces their number one moment in Impact is beating The Briscoes. This soon leads to a brawl, and The Briscoes send The Good Brothers into a retreat.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says he does not have time to be concerned about anything, as Eric Young has done everything that can be done in Impact. After Alexander says he needs to prepare for the biggest match in his career, Deaner suddenly shows up and tells Alexander he should be very concerned, then walks away. Joe Doering shows up and stares down Alexander before Deaner returns with Eric Young. Security quickly moves in to stop the 3-on-1 brawl.

Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander asks Scott D'Amore for a match with Joe Doering. D'Amore wants Alexander to focus on Slammiversary, but says he will either have to deal with him now or later. D'Amore gives him the match for next week.

Eddie Edwards guests on commentary for the next match.

Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat Heath and Rhino. After the match, the rest of Honor No More swarm the ring and attack Heath and Rhino before performing a Con-Chair-To on Rhino's left knee. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and Frankie Kazarian show up with chairs to chase Honor No More away.



Backstage, Rhino is taken into an ambulance on a stretcher. Heath rides in the ambulance with him. Scott D'Amore allows Frankie Kazarian and The Motor City Machine to find two guys with history in Impact to face Honor No More at Slammiversary.

"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt is back on commentary for tonight's main event.

Moose and Steve Maclin beat W. Morrissey and PCO. After the match, Maclin brawls with PCO only to get clotheslined, and Moose hits PCO with a Spear. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they are back on, Sami Callihan is in the ring. Moose runs at him, but Sami hits him with his baseball bat. (Earlier in the day, it was reported that this was Morrissey's last night in the company.)



Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for June 2, 2022



Von Wagner beats Sam Gradwell. During the match, Wagner tries to toss Gradwell into the front row, but Gradwell escapes this and locks in a sleeper hold only for Wagner to hit him with an Olympic Slam.

In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Xia Brookside and Eliza Alexander are confronted by Amale for cheating, calling Eliza "a babysitter" before stating that neither woman can beat her on their own. She then challenges Eliza to a one-on-one match.

We hear from Ivy Nile, who says that she will work harder than any other woman in the industry regardless of where she is in the world. She says that Meiko Satomura is a living legend with twenty-six years of film to study, but Satomura does not have any of hers. She says that nobody outworks her and that she will take the NXT UK Women's Championship back to Diamond Mine. Ivy Nile takes on Meiko Satomura for the NXT UK Women's Championship next week.



In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Mark Andrews says his shoulder is almost 100% percent when he sees Kenny Williams take a tire iron to the front passenger tire of his vehicle. Performance Center staff have to stop both men from brawling, and afterwards, Tiger Turan is seen watching from a distance.

Stevie Turner beats Angel Hayze.

In backstage footage from last week, Emilia McKenizie apologizes for losing to Lash Legend to Meiko Satomura, who tells her to become stronger, work harder and become better.

Next week: Kenny Williams vs. Mark Andrews!

It's time for East End Bookie. Noam Dar tells Sha Samuels that they cannot open the market to Wolfgang vs. Damon Kemp in two weeks' time as they both know what the outcome is and cannot steal people's money, as they are fake friends while ha and Sha Samuels are real friends. Sha says tells Damon Kemp that if Wolfgang was really his friend, Wolfgang would think twice about putting him up in front of them for target practice.

Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter beat Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) and Die Familie (Teoman and Rohan Raja) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions! During the match, Rohan Raja takes one of the tag team titles and passes it to Teoman, but Teoman drops it when he is clotheslined out of the ring. Trent Seven grabs the title belt before the referee can to use it as a weapon against Ashton Smith, but Tyler Bate grabs the belt. As both men have a hold of the belt, Oliver Carter hits Tyler Bate with a tope suicide and Ashton Smith rolls Trent Seven up to win the match and the titles. After the match, Moustache Mountain have an argument, and Trent Seven tells Tyler Bate that he is done now that they have lost the tag team titles.



Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 2, 2020



Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz beat Kylie Rae and Susie.



Backstage, Ace Austin says he does not dwell on the past and always looks forward to the future, and says that his future is him as world champion. Suddenly, Moose shows up and congratulates Ace on his progress in the #1 contender's tournament. He goes on to say how prestigious his TNA World Heavyweight Championship is, and says that if Austin wins tonight, he should go after his championship, as the Impact World title is "a second-rate title."

Joseph P. Ryan beats Crazzy Steve with a superkick following the distraction and interference by oVe (Jake and Dave Crist). After the match, Ryan says that everyone now knows why it is important to Cancel Culture to silence those who want to oppose them, then asks oVe if they want to join. They say yes, then Ryan asks if Jake is willing to put Cancel Culture in front of everything and everyone. Jake says yes, then lays out his brother Dave and leaves with Ryan. With that, oVe is no more.



Rohit Raju beats Chase Stevens using referee Brandon Tolle as a shield. After the match, Rohit Raju brags in front of the camera while Rhino sneaks up from behind, and when Rohit turns around, he gets a Gore from Rhino.



Backstage, Neveah says that she has been watching Havok, and she is still watching to make sure she is okay. She says that Havok is dangerous on her own, but together, they are a force, and now they have arrived as a team.

It's time for Locker Room Talk. This week's guest is Chris Bey. Madison Rayne has to rein in Johnny Swinger's excitement regarding Chris Bey as a guest, but this doesn't stop Johnny from speaking for him, saying he can have anything he wants as he has it going on. When asked if he can beat Willie Mack for the X Division Championship, saying he has all it takes to do that and be both a single and tag team performer, calling him "one of those amphibious people." Swinger then says they will have a tag team match with Willie Mack and Cousin Jake next week, and after Chris Bey agrees to that, he says that Swinger will help him win the X Division Championship.

Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Jordynne Grace, who says she has been training and scouting the competition at home when Taya Valkyrie shows up. Taya says she would have never taken time off as Knockouts Champion, and while Jordynne has been slacking off and waiting to defend her title, she is game to face Taya with the title on the line tonight. Taya tries to get out of the match, but when Jordynne asks if next week is fine, Taya falls silence. Jordynne then tells Taya she will see her next week.

The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat TJP and Fallah Bahh after Xavier - with help from Wentz - counters TJP's knee bar with a bridge pin attempt that ends up winning The Rascalz the match and #1 contendership for the Impact World Tag Team Championships.



We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo. She says she is a threat to those who does not give her what she deserves, and she has long been prepared for Impact Wrestling. She then asks if Impact is ready for her when she debuts next week.

Rosemary and John E. Bravo are outside of the bar, and John E. Bravo realizes that he is having more fun with Rosemary while he has been whipped into submission by Taya. Rosemary asks Bravo to work for her, and tells him that all he has to do is bite an apple. Before he can do that, Bravo gets a call from Taya Valkyrie asking him to get her dog food despite being on the other side of the country, then leaves, much to the surprise of Rosemary.

Michael Elgin shows up unannounced, demanding the producer play his music. He then says that his time in Impact has constantly gone up and down, and as he says that he beat himself when he lost to Trey Miguel, Sami Callihan makes his presence known. Elgin says that Sami will not show his face as he has never gotten the job done against him, and says that if they are having the tournament finals, they will have to deal with him first and tell him he is either #1 contender or champion. Suddenly, Ken Shamrock shows up, and both Shamrock and Elgin start brawling in the ring. Shamrock then tries to put Elgin in an ankle lock, but Elgin rolls out of the ring and retreats.



Before the next match, it is revealed that Trey Miguel has been laid out backstage. After Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz find Trey and Wentz goes after who he thinks did it, Ace Austin proclaims that he has to be declared #1 contender. Suddenly, Zachary Wentz runs into the ring and confronts Ace Austin, and another referee shows up to hold Wentz back. Scott D'Amore shows up and makes Wentz the substitute for Trey.

Ace Austin beats Zachary Wentz to become #1 contender to the Impact World Championship.





Slammiversary is live on pay-per-view July 18th!



Here's tonight's post show!



Here are all the backstage segments!



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



After Dark - AEW Dark recap for June 2, 2020

Billy beats John Skyler.



Outside of the arena, Brandi Rhodes and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes are being interviewed by Alex Marvez when QT Marshall - now with a new hairdo - shows up in a blue convertible Corvette with Allie in the passenger seat. Dustin and Brandi show concern for the change in Marshall, but Marshall gets back in the car to go dining out with Allie.

The Butcher and The Blade beat Jon Cruz and Joe Alonzo.



Backstage, "The Librarian" Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler argue over who lost last week's battle royal first, and "The Librarian" Leva Bates cuts in and proposes that both men team up again. Cutler is okay with it as long as Avalon and Bates do not cheat, and Avalon reluctantly.

Christi Jaynes beats KiLynn King after grabbing the tights on an inside cradle.



Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat the debuting Big Game Leroy and EJ Lewis.



Allie guests on commentary for the next match.

The Natural Nightmares (QT Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes) beat Brandon Cutler and "The Librarian" Peter Avalon after "The Librarian" Leva Bates' interference attempt backfires.



Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Natural Nightmares (QT Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes). As Dustin says that they could not have won without Brandi Rhodes, QT Marshall says they could not have won it without Allie, who is waiting off to the side. QT Marshall then leaves with Allie to celebrate.



Monday, June 3, 2019

State of the Art 2019: Portland - Results

At the start of the show, Bully Ray shows up and interrupts the beginning of the proceeding, forcing referee Todd Sinclair and ring announcer Bobby Cruise, and says he still has something against Sinclair after Final Battle. He then says he is in a bad news and wants his match over with, and says that Portland, Oregon makes him sick. After verbally bashing the fans, he issues an open challenge where he boasts that he will beat any "piece of crap" wrestler in the back. "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams shows up with a garbage can full of weapons and says that he is glad to see Bully Ray in the ring making the show all about him, and says he not only accepts his challenge, but wants their match to be hardcore, no-disqualifications and anything goes. Bully Ray responds by kicking Williams in the groin before saying this is a great idea before demanding Sinclair ring the bell to start the match.

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams beats Bully Ray in a hardcore, no-disqualification anything goes match with a school kid after dodging a top rope senton. After the match, Bully Ray punches Williams and referee Todd Sinclair, and when "Overkill" Mark Haskins rushes in to fight Bully Ray, Bully puts him through a table.

Mazzerati beats Danika Della Rouge. After the match, The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon) attack both women, and Della Rouge gets branded with lipstick.

Mark Briscoe beats Josh "The Goods" Woods after bringing a steel chair into the ring, distracting the referee and hitting a low blow on Woods as the referee puts the steel chair away.

Jeff Cobb beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black.

The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) beat The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros), the team of "The Last Real Man" Silas Young and Shane Taylor, the team of Dalton Castle and Rush, Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG) and The Kingdom (TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia) in a tag team gauntlet match to earn a shot at the ROH World Tag Team Championships. The Voros Twins are beaten with a double abdominal stretch by Shane Taylor. Dalton Castle and rush are eliminated by count-out after Dalton Castle trips Rush, which leads to a brawl between both men that leads to the back.

Kenny King guests on commentary for the next match.

Jay Lethal beats Jay Briscoe. During the match, Lethal chews out Briscoe for grabbing a steel chair and not being the same guy he faced forthe ROH World Television Championship in 2015, and says that both Briscoe - and ROH - both need to get back on track. Later on in the match, Kenny King hands Briscoe another chair, but Lethal still manages to beat Briscoe when Briscoe refuses to use it. Lethal and Briscoe show repect after the match.

It is announced that "Overkill" Mark Haskins is out of the main event following the attack on him by Bully Ray. Nevertheless, "Overkill" Mark Haskins shows up and says he's taking part in the match anyway despite not being medically cleared. It is then revealed on commentary that Haskins has signed a medical waiver.

Matt Taven beats Flip Gordon, PCO and "Overkill" Mark Haskins in a Defy or Deny Match. PCO is eliminated after hitting Taven with a steel chair after Vinny Marseglia and TK O'Ryan distract PCO. Haskins is eliminated after Taven grabs the tights during a schoolkid pin. As per pre-match stipulations, Flip Gordon cannot face Taven for the ROH World Championship for as long as Taven is champion due to being the last person eliminated in the match.

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Chronicles of the 24/7 Championship - Jinder and R-Truth's Golf Follies


Well, one of these videos had to happen, didn't it?


It's hard to tell why R-Truth and Carmella are on a golf course, especially when you're in an open field and anybody can see you. Well, nevertheless, Jinder Mahal shows up with a referee - and in wrestling gear - and pins R-Truth with a schoolkid pin to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for the first time.

Unfortunately, Jinder would hold it for mere seconds before R-Truth takes it back with a schoolkid pin and holds on to a golf cart for deal while Carmella gets out of there as fast as she can. R-Truth is now the only three-time champion in the title's brief history.

This probably won't be the only blog concerning the 24/7 Championship, won't it? 

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 2, 2018

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Burnard the Business Bear show up. Cody says going by "The American Nightmare" has ironically been a dream in the last six months, as he has taken the leadership of Bullet Club and he will become the next great Senator from Texas and the next NWA World Heavyweight Champion. However, the world is not enough, and as he stands, he demands his ROH World Championship rematch. He then mentions the three-way dance for the title at Best In The World and "The Villain" Marty Scurll's involvement in the match, then Scurll shows up. Scurll says Cody loves to tell everyone how good he is, but the truth is that he does not have to do that as the people already know. He then goes on to say that nobody knows this better than Cody, as Cody feels threatened and intimidated by him. Scurll then tells Cody that he will see first-hand just how good he is at Best In The World, because even though they are friends, if he has to get through him to get the ROH World Championship, then that is exactly what he is going to do. He then extends his hand for a gentleman's handshake, but Cody is surprised that this is all Scurll has to say. Cody says Scurll is a good guy, then he shakes hands with Scurll. Scurll, however, does not let go, and teases applying joint manipulation to Cody's fingers before letting go, threatening to hit Burnard with his umbrella and leaving.

We hear from "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, who says that Austin Aries has been begging and whining for the shot at the ROH World Television Championship that he now has. He says tonight is the night, and he hopes Aries has been studying and working out, as he has been training and the only thing he wants to hear from Aries instead of excuses is the statement that he is the greatest man that ever lived and not Aries.

Tenille Dashwood beats Karen Q after reversing a Spring Roll into a roll-up. After the match, Karen Q is infuriated over his loss and swings a steel hair around before leaving through the crowd.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Punishment Martinez and "Hangman" Adam Page.

It is announced that Punishment Martinez and "Hangman" Adam Page will face each other at Best In The World, as will The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships.

.Austin Aries beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young to become the ROH World Television Champion in his first ROH match in over three years...almost. During the match, referee Paul Turner goes down when Austin Aries' legs hit Turner in the head when Silas goes for Misery. The Beer City Bruiser runs down to the ring, but Kenny King stops him. Nevertheless, this distracts Aries, and Silas Young trips Aries off the top rope. He tries to use the Television title as a weapon, but Kenny King stops him and uses the title against Silas, allowing Aries to get the win. After the match, however, senior referee Todd Sinclair meets with Stone and ring announcer Bobby Cruise, the decision is reversed and Silas Young wins by disqualification, bringing the ROH World Television Championship back to him. Aries kicks Todd Sinclair in the groin, and Kenny King calms Aries down and hands his championship belts back to him only to be kicked in the groin, hit with a brainbuster and put in the Last Chancery.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 2, 2018

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Akira Tozawa.

Mojo Rawley beats No Way Jose.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 2, 2016

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) start tonight's show. They get everyone up to speed on what happened to them on Raw, but The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up before they can really start explaining. Gallows and Anderson proclaim that the tag team titles are coming to them. The New Day respond by making club jokes, and when they mention dues, Gallows and Anderson say they have dues and they're taking them out on The New Day, who dare them to come out to the ring and "collect." When The New Day say that AJ Styles isn't out with the rest of The Club, AJ Styles shows up and says that the WWE belongs to The Club after what they did to John Cena, and that Kofi Kingston has been joking around for ten years because he's a joke, but Kofi Kingston rattles off all the gold he's won, and The New Day says that the real joke is AJ Styles taking ten years just to get to the WWE. AJ Styles then says "This isn't the new day...this is our day." Styles challenges The New Day to a match against him and The Club. The New Day accept.



Kofi Kingston vs. AJ Styles is official for tonight.

Becky Lynch beats Charlotte by disqualification after Dana Brooke is caught by the referee pulling Charlotte out of the Disarmher. Natalya shows up after the match and throws down with Dana Brooke, and Natalya and Becky clean house until Dana Brooke and Charlotte retreat.



Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn says that focus is the key to victory for him and Dean. Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio show up, and Owens says Sami is trying to manipulate Dean Ambrose into letting his guard down, but Sami reminds Owens that Del Rio is "the biggest snake in the grass in WWE history." Del Rio resents that, and says that he and Owens will beat him and "his paperboy" (a cheap shot at Sami Zayn) tonight.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) guest in the "VIP Lounge" at ringside for the next match.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) after Tyler Breeze distracts and The Dudley Boyz take advantage. Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) make fun of The Golden Truth yet again after the match.



Renee Young interviews Baron Corbin, who says that the WWE Universe doesn't deserve his presence, as he will not enter an arena until he faces Dolph Ziggler again...and that the next time he and Dolph Ziggler meet, he will crush him and it will be the end of Dolph Ziggler.



Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio. After the match, Kevin Owens grabs a commentary headset, says he's sick of partners costing him matches, and tells them to take a look at what he's going to do as it's what he will do at Money In The Bank. He pulls out a ladder from below the ring and is about to set it up when Cesaro shows up, hits the springboard European Uppercut on Owens and does what Owens was about to do: set up the ladder, climb up it and grab the Money In The Bank briefcase hanging above the ring.



Rusev beats Jack Swagger with the Accolade. He refuses to release the Accolade, and Titus O'Neil rushes in to save Swagger, forcing Rusev to retreat.



Bob Backlund wants to make sure Darren Young walks for his health. Really.



AJ Styles beats Kofi Kingston after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson brawl with Big E and Xavier Woods.



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

Monday, June 2, 2014

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 2, 2014

Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista) shows up. Triple H still wants to go against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) as he insists the battle still isn't finished until The Shield is. Batista butts in and tells Triple H he wants his WWE World title shot, but Triple H won't give it to him due to his insistence on continuing to fight The Shield as well as the Daniel Bryan situation. Batista quits, and ignores Triple H when he commands him to get back in the ring.



Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

Rob Van Dam and Sheamus beat Cesaro and Bad News Barrett after Paul Heyman takes Cesaro out of the match, leaving Bad News Barrett high and dry.



Damien Sandow is off the deep end this time, as he now pretends to be Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson. Thankfully, Big Show puts him out of his misery.



Bo Dallas beats Kofi Kingston.



Stephanie McMahon heads to the ring...

Stephanie McMahon shows up. She forces Daniel Bryan to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in a Stretcher Match at Money In The Bank. All of a sudden, John Cena shows up. He confronts Stephanie, saying the WWE World title picture is out of hand. He says nobody is bigger than the title...not even a McMahon. He sings Daniel Bryan's praises, then tells Stephanie the title picture is all her fault. Stephanie puts Cena against Kane...next.



John Cena beats Kane by disqualification after Kane disregards the referee's five count and refuses to back out of the corner and away from Cena. He nearly Tombstones Cena after the match, but Cena reverses it and throws the steel steps at Kane.



Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He and Triple H are still on the same page...and tonight, he takes on Roman Reigns.

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat 3MB (Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre) after Hornswoggle loses his afro.



Alicia Fox and Aksana beat Nikki Bella in a Divas handicap match set up by Stephanie McMahon, then continue to attack her after the match.



Luke Harper and Erick Rowan plan on continuing where a noticeably absent Bray Wyatt left off...tonight...

Adam Rose beats Jack Swagger.



Byron Saxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They're ready for The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan)!

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).



Alberto Del Rio beats Dolph Ziggler to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match at Money In The Bank.



Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) beat Goldust and Sin Cara.



Rusev is honored as a hero of the Russian Federation.



This Friday on SmackDown: Bray Wyatt returns!

Before Randy Orton vs. Roman Regins can begin, Triple H says that he and Orton have a Plan B. Plan B is Seth Rollins turning on Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns with multiple chair shots. Randy Orton finishes Ambrose and Reigns off.

Friday, June 2, 2000

Extreme Nation - ECW on TNN recap for June 2, 2000

Joey Styles and "The Quintessential Studmuffin" Joel Gertner wlecome the fans to tonight's show as Raven sits in the corner. Gertner says he does not have a line, to which the crowd chants "Bullshit, before Gertner reveals that he does have a line and a lewd nickname for tonight's show. Joey then proceeds to interview Raven as the crowd chants "You ain't shit!" Raven says imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and says Justin Credible stole his look, his girl and his title. He then says Justin called him on the phone two days ago and quoted one of his heroes: "There's a warning sign on the road ahead / there's a lot of people saying we'd be better off dead / I don't feel like Satan, but I am to them / So I try to forget it any way I can." He then realized that Justin could never be him, because being called Satan bothers Justin while he enjoys it. Suddenly, Justin Credible and Dawn Marie show up, and Raven says "Get in the ring, bitch." When Dawn Marie tries to get in the ring, Raven then says "Not you...the bitch with the belt." This starts a brawl between Raven and Justin inside the ring, and after Raven sends Justin out of the ring, Dawn Marie gets in only for Raven to grab her. Dawn Marie hits Raven with a low blow before Justin strikes Raven with the Kendo Stick followed by That's Incredible. "The Innovator of Violence" then gets in the ring and chases Justin and Dawn Marie out of the ring and tries to fight Justin before security keeps both men and Dawn Marie separated while Raven is checked on in the ring by referees. Scotty Anton then gets in the ring alongside Cyrus and attacks Raven, and allows Cyrus to get the boots in on Raven as well. When referee H.C. Lowe tries to stop him, Cyrus chews him out, but when the ref says he is standing up to The Network, he gets beaten up before Anton puts him in the Sharpshooter. Cyrus then says he and Anton are here to give the fans "the clap," then he and Anton mockingly perform the American Males clap from WCW.

We hear from the Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Big Sal E. Graziano). Graziano says Mikey Whipwreck is dead, then Tony Mamaluke - formerly Tony Marinara in WCW - walks in only to get grabbed by Big Sal, saying he is in the wrong company and that he picked the wrong day to piss him off. When Mamaluke calls Little Guido "paisan," Guido takes offense to this, saying Mamaluke is a cheap rip-off of his Italian heritage. Mamaluke says he is "full-blooded," saying he never took anything from anybody. Guido decides to put Mamaluke's so-called full-blooded Italian heritage to the test and says "Let's see if you can handle it, paisan." Mamaluke then exercises with Guido's ropes after Guido leaves.

Kid Kash beats Grimes.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger is rubbing oil on himself when Simon Diamond shows up. Simon tells him they have a match tonight, then tells Mitch to turn off the fan. When Simon asks Swinger what he is doing, Swinger says he is posing for one of his biggest fans. Simon says he is the brains of the operation, but Swinger says his fan is blowing him. One of The Musketeers then show up and tries to fence with the fan, but Swinger tells him "Don't sing it, swing it!" before snapping his fingers and leaving with Mitch, who places a gold umbrella over his head as they leave. Simon Diamond wonders how he got into the mess he is in as The Prodigy and The Prodigette are both soaked in Johnny Swinger's oil.

Mikey Whipwreck beats Tony Mamaluke after Mamaluke lands on the back of his neck on the guardrail during a corkscrew dive from the top rope to the outside. After the match, Little Guido attacks Whipwreck, but Whipwreck counters a Tornado DDT into a Whippersnapper. Big Sal E. Graziano gets in the ring and grabs The Sinister Minister tries to blind Guido with a fireball, but Whipwreck throws powder into his eyes and shoves Mamaluke into Big Sal, who flattens Mamaluke with a sidewalk slam before throwing Mamaluke into the front row.

We hear from The Sinister Minster, who considers himself to be an expert on sinning. He says there are some sins he likes more than others, such as gluttony. He tells Big Sal E. Graziano is a glutton for punishment, as every time Mikey Whipwreck is within striking distance, there is a four-alarm fire, as Whipwreck has burned his face three times. He also says there are some sins that he refuses to grant absolution to, and one of them is stupidity, and says that Big Sal proved he is stupid for putting his hands on him. The Sinister Minsiter says Big Sal will learn the phrase "spontaneous human combustion" if he does it again, leading Whipwreck to say there is no such as spontaneous human combustion. The Sinister Minsiter then says "Liar, lair, pants on fire," before setting his pants on fire, then says Whipwreck not only gets spiritual guidance from him, but he also get "a fire lit under his ass."

We hear from ECW owner Paul Heyman, who takes the time to thank the fans for watching tonight's show. He says that the fans have to be fans to watch the show, as the network has not aired one commercial about their show and it is "their scheme of things." He says that in a few weeks, the network will give WWF owner and chairman Vince McMahon $100 million to replace ECW, and says that since ECW is not publicly funded like WWF or WCW, ECW survives and even thrives off the support of the fans, whom he thanks again. He then proceeds to shoot on TNN, saying ECW hates the network's guts for abandoning them, not supporting them, not advertising them and not having the balls to throw them off the air. He then dares the network to throw him off the air, saying he will break every rule they put in from of him until they do. He then tells TNN to spend the $100 million they get from Vince McMahon on attorneys, for the war has just begun.

"The Quintessential Studmuffin" Joel Gertner takes the time to say hello to all of his executive friends at TNN who have been "incarcerated for smuggling underage farm animals across state lines for the purposes of sexual gratification" while being safe enough to pick the calves that didn't kick back. ECW owner Paul Heyman pops up and says "Are you ready to throw us off the air yet, pig fuckers?"

"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes shows up just before the next match to brawl with Steve Corino with a bullrope.

The Sandman vs. Rhino for the ECW World Television Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jack Victory lays out "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, and The Sandman attacks Victory, Rhino and Steve Corino until the numbers game catches up to him. Suddenly, Dusty gets in the ring and makes the save for Sandman, but the numbers game catches up to him as well. Tajiri then gets in the ring and fights Victory, Rhino and Corino. Scotty Anton then joins Victory, Rhino and Corino in the brawl, then Rob Van Dam runs in to equal the odds. RVD fights off Rhino and Anton before taking out The Network (Corino, Rhino, Victory, Anton). Jerry Lynn shows up as the show ends.

Monday, June 2, 1997

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for June 2, 1997

The show begins with Scott Hall and Syxx in the ring. Hall says people are calling and writing in saying that they are not seeing enough of the New World Order, and says that they are the reason everyone is in the stands tonight, watching on TNT and why everything is going on. Back at Slamboree, Hall claims the nWo punked Kevin Greene and exposed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and says Flair is recuperating in the La Brea tar pits "with the rest of the fossils." Syxx says Flair has lost a step, with Hall likening Flair to a worn-out recording of a person's favorite song. Hall calls Flair out, but he and Syxx get J.J. Dillon instead. Dillon tells Syxx and Hall that he has spoken to Flair, and that Flair is on his way to the show and that there will be a match tonight between Flair and Hall, as Dillon tells Hall he talked himself into a verbal contract. Hall says he'll face Flair at The Great American Bash, but Dillon insists he will be facing him tonight. Hall tells Dillon he can't tell him what to do, and Dillon says that if he doesn't face Flair, the world tag team titles will be vacated. Hall accepts the match, and tells Flair to take the tag team belts if he wants them.

Glacier beats Alex Wright. After the match, James Vandenburg shows up by himself with Glacier's helmet in his hands. Mortis appears out of the crowd from behind Glacier, and Wrath also shows up through the crowd from another side of the arena, and they go to work on Glacier again. Alex Wright wants to join in, and Glacier and Mortis give him the opportunity. Mortis goes for a roundhouse kick when Alex Wright holds Glacier from behind, but Glacier ducks it and Mortis accidentally hits Wright instead. Glacier then makes a comeback and sends Wrath out of the ring before laying Mortis out with a roundhouse kick.

We see pre-recorded comments from Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton, who brag about nWo taking over Japan and beating up Lex Luger and The Giant.

Bff Bagwell beats Joe Gomez.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night - with a special start time of 7 PM Eastern, 6 PM Central - Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)! Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)! Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly! Hector Garza!

Konnan attacks Hugh Morrus from behind with a broom as he appears for the next match. Despite being advised by a trainer not to go ahead with the match, Hugh Morrus gets in the ring anyway.

Prince Iaukea quickly beats a hurt Hugh Morrus. Konnan is seen at the top of the entrance ramp after the match.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews head of the WCW Executive Committee J.J. Dillon. Dillon announces that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has arrived and the main event between Flair and Scott Hall is set. Regardless of what happens tonight or The Great American Bash, whoever wins will be tag team champions, but the committee has looked beyond that and announces that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) are the new #1 contenders for the WCW World Tag Team Champions. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) and Sister Sherri shows up, demanding that they should be the ones with the title shot. Dillon says that if the Steiners win their match tonight, it will cement them as #1 contenders, and he walks out as Sherri tells him that action causes reaction.

Qw see a video package of Diamond Dallas Page for what is being called "Savage/Page II." Page says he lost his first 79 matches and was told he would never be a winner, but nobody knew his work ethic and how bad he wanted it, and they never counted on the Diamond Cutter. He dares anyone to tell him that hard work doesn't pay off and that he'll never be a main eventer. He also says that nobody thought he would beat "Macho Man" Randy Savage, but they were wrong, and he can do it again.

Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) after Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) attack the Steiners, but WCW Executive Committee head J.J. Dillon is there, having seen everything, and says that the match will be up to review. He puts Harlem Heat in a match which they will have to win if they want to stay in the hunt for the tag titles.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour. Mike Tenay is not on commentary for the second hour tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says the nWo will not leave well enough alone, and says he wants to know if he can beat Scott Hall tonight. He tells Hall he made one mistake that only he knows about: Kevin Nash isn't here, and only Hall and Syxx are in the building. He plans to stomp a pothole in Hall's ass tonight.

Dean Malenko beats Michael Wallstreet with the Texas Cloverleaf. Jeff Jarrett shows up with Debra and tries to interfere in the match by grabbing at Malenko, but Wallstreet does not get the win. Referee Nick Patrick stands between Michael Wallstreet and the ropes to keep Jarrett from interfering further. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett after the match. Jarrett says he's been looking for a rematch with Malenko at The Great American Bash for the WCW United States Championship. Malenko gives Jarrett his rematch, and tells him that Slamboree was no fluke before he leaves. Steve "Mongo" McMichael shows up with his steel Halliburton briefcase, and when Mongo tells him to let him know when he heads to the ring again, Jarrett tells him that he's done enough for his career and that he's looking out for number one. Jarrett leaves while Debra stays with Mongo, who says that he needs to get something straight with Jarrett. He then tells Kevin Greene that he revitalized his career and that he owes him half his salary, and that he will see him at The Great American Bash.

Ciclope and Damien beat Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) after Harlem Heat are attacked by The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner).

Lee Marshall calls from Boston, Massachusetts - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

"The Cripller" Chris Benoit beats The Barbarian with the Crippler Crossface. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Benoit after the match, and Benoit tells Jimmy Hart he would beat The Barian and asks where The Taskmaster is. Hart tells Benoit he was lucky tonight, but things will get tougher for him. He then makes another hoop for Benoit to jump through to get to The Taskmaster: a rematch against Meng at The Great American Bash in a deathmatch, as well as "step number three" at next week's Nitro.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Scott Hall by disqualification after Syxx interferes and Hall hits Flair in the back of the head with the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Syxx and Hall continue to attack Flair after the match until Steve "Mongo" McMichael comes to Flair's aid with the steel Halliburton briefcase.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth bring "Mean" Gene Okerlund to the ring against his will to send a message to Diamond Dallas Page. Okerlund is clearly reluctant, and only goes after Savage threatens to drop him like he will Page at The Great American Bash. Savage calls himself the best wrestler that ever lived, past, present or future, and when Okerlund says that Savage has been reading too many of his newspaper clippings and that someone needs to bring him back down to earth, Savage puts his hands on Okerlund. WCW Executive Committee head J.J. Dillon shows up and tells Savage that he doesn't want to see him putting his hands on Okerlund or any WCW announcer again, and that Savage owes Okerlund an apology. Dillon said he had a huge amount of personal and professional respect for Savage at one point, and that he expected better from him, but that respect is lost. He said that Savage would have addressed it like a man, but Savage is not the man that he once had respect for as he now addresses Page from the crowd instead of the ring. This leads Savage to knock Dillon out, and Bischoff runs into the ring to stop Savage from attacking Dillon further along with WCW security. Bischoff tells Savage to relax and think about the money, but Savage goes after Dillon again only to be completely subdued. Bischoff grabs the microphone and tells Dillon that he started all this, then tells Diamond Dallas Page to "snap into this."

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 2, 1997

The Undertaker shows up to start tonight's show. Vince McMahon asks The Undertaker to give an explanation for his actions last week. He says it's simple, but at the same time it's very complicated. He says it's about blackmail, and that he did what he did not to protect himself, but to protect the ones he loves. He admits that it would have been great to break Paul Bearer's neck, but in reality, that would not have solved anything and helped the circumstances that surround him now. When he passes on, he won't be going to Hell as he is living in it right now. Last week, innocent people from his past were on the verge of being unnecessarily hurt, and for that he must reluctantly take the path with Paul Bearer as his manager. He knows that nobody will understand why and that he will face the persecution and ridicule from the creatures of the night, the ones he cares about most. He then tells Bearer that when his world comes to an end and he's sitting in Hell, he'll make a deal with the Devil where Bearer burns in Hell for eternity. Bearer shows up, the face wrap gone and with only two bandages on the side of his face. Bearer says The Undertaker talks too much, and that maybe he should do some talking, too. He calls 'Taker his personal instrument of destruction, and does not want him talking behind his back. He commands him to do what he wants, when he wants it, whether he likes it or not, and they will eventually run down the roster of the WWF, one by one, until Bearer is the ruler of the world. That "ruler of the world" statement attracts Sycho Sid, who hasn't been seen since March due to a lower lumbar injury. Sid tells Bearer he rules nothing, and that he ruled the World Wrestling Federation until he lost the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 13. He saw no reason to procure a rematch with The Undertaker because 'Taker wore the championship with pride, but then he lost respect for him when he reluctantly allied himself with Bearer. He now wants that rematch, and he wants it tonight so he can powerbomb him straight to Hell. 'Taker says he dropped Sid on his head once, and he'll do it again. Suddenly, The Nation of Domination shows up, and Faarooq tells Sid and 'Taker can argue over who rules the world all they want, because next week, he will rule the World Wrestling Federation. He also tells 'Taker that anyone who sells out to black men the way he did doesn't deserve to be champion, and 'Taker goes after The Nation as soon as they leave.

Ahmed Johnson says Faarooq has plans to be the WWF Champion, but he doesn't care about those plans as he is going to take him out tonight.

Faarooq beats Ahmed Johnson after The Undertaker shows up and fights off the rest of The Nation of Domination (Savio Vega, Crush, D'Lo Brown) alongside Ahmed, only for Faarooq to overpower Ahmed. After the match, The Nation try to surround 'Taker, but it doesn't work, and 'Taker chases Faarooq out of the ring. Ahmed confronts 'Taker only to get choke slammed.

Vince McMahon interviews The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) in the ring. On the TitanTron are "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who are in separate areas backstage. Bret, who is on crutches again, says that Austin has took it upon himself repeatedly to jump him, and that tells Shawn that he won't get his dream match as his doctors have told him it is a huge risk to come back, and that he can owe it all to Austin and that both men will have to wait to get their hands on them. Shawn says Hart is making excuses, but says he has Austin to thank for that. He tells Austin he still faults him for costing him his chance of ridding the United States of Bret Hart. Austin doesn't care, saying he tried to take him out for good, and says he isn't done with Bret Hart. Austin says he got the job done, but Shawn tells him he didn't finish the job at all, and dares Shawn to come on over so he can kick his ass. Shawn does just that, argues with Austin, then leaves. Brian Pillman says the Foundation is enjoying the tiff between Shawn and Austin so much, that he is willing to let Shawn take his place at King of the Ring so they can settle their differences, provided he gets a shot at him in short order. Austin tells him he'll kick Shawn's ass at King of the Ring, then kick Pillman's ass the next right on Raw.

Owen Hart retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Bob "Spark Plug" Holly with the Sharpshooter.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels accepts the match against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at King of the Ring, but he is not doing this as a favor for Brian Pillman and tells Pillman he can have what's left of Austin the night after.

In Episode 4 of "Sunny's Search and Soak Mission," The Headbangers are armed with Super Soaker XXP 175s...but Sunny has a Triple Shot XP 85, much to the disappointment of Jim Cornette and The Honky Tonk Man.

Goldust beats Hunter Hearst Helmsley when Marlena grabs Chyna's leg as Chyna tries to choke Goldust from the apron, only for Helmsley to hit Chyna with a high knee by mistake when Goldust is able to move out of the way. Chyna tosses the referee out of the ring after the match.

It is mentioned that three WWF Superstars have just finished filming a music video, while a WWF Superstar nearly has career ended. Details are on the WWF Superstar Line.

Backstage, The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) says that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's inability to get along will be their downfall.

The intro the show is replayed to signify the start of the second hour.

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by count-out when Shawn confronts The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, THe British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) outside of the ring and Austin tries to drag Shawn back to the ring by his hair only for Austin and Shawn to fight each other again. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.

We see part three of the interview with Mankind. He talks about his years as Cactus Jack, who "wanted it just a little bit more" and was willing to go the extra length in order to achieve his dreams and make it with his won style in an era of bodybuilder physiques. As his legend grew, so did his tolerance for pain, and he ended up leaving the United States for Japan to take part in death matches. He had heard of these matches, but didn't care, and when he entered a match with the ropes replaced entirely with barbed wire, he knew he was at home. He wrestled on beds of nails, thousands of thumbtacks, and even C4 explosives, and no matter how much he was mutilated physically, he healed him spiritually as for the first time, he was respected and even loved as people chanted his name, unlike in the WWF where he is spit on. He has his dignity, but he doesn't know if he even has it anymore. We learn that the scar on his left arm are from one of these matches. He says that when he looks in a mirror, he sees a life fulfilled and a road map of where he's been. He also tells a story of a time when he was on an airplane and he scared a woman so much that she moved back to coach, and he thinks of that moment every so often, where he was a death match hero and he had the power to make people sick.

Jerry "the King" Lawler guests on commentary for the next match.

Mankind beats Savio Vega to continue tot he second round of the King of the Ring tournament when Mankind grabs Jerry "The King" Lawler for calling him a freak. As the ref is distracted by Lawler, Crush tries to punch Mankind from the apron but ends up punching Vega instead. Crush confronts Savio Vega, and both men start fighting. Faarooq shows up, but waves his hand downward as if to say "forget it" and turns around while officials break up the brawl between Crush and Vega.

It is announced that Sycho Sid will team up with The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) to take on The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) at King of the Ring.

The Undertaker retains the WWF Championship against Sycho Sid. The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Crush, Savio Vega, D'Lo Brown) attacks The Undertaker after the match. Sid gets his hands on Crush and D'Lo Brown and choke slams both of them, but Faarooq hits Sid in the knee with a chop block and The Nation beats him and The Undertaker up as officials try to break the brawl up.