At the medical office at the WWE Performance Center, Carlee Bright notes that he has been having issues around one of her hips. Carlee Bright is focused on working on her fears and does not want this to prevent her from doing something she loves.
Matt Bloom meets with Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley and WWE Performance Center coach Terry Taylor. Booker T gets Braxton Cole and Harlem Lewis, and Matt Bloom wants Braxton to be the heel and Harlem to be a "bad-ass babyface." Terry Taylor gets Zena Sterling and Sirena Linton, and Matt Bloom wants Zena to work on selling, and Bubba Ray says that Zena "has never had an angry day in her life." Bubba Ray gets Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield vs. Jaime Garcia and Malik Blade.
Booker T meets with Harlem Lewis and Braxton Cole and gives them advice. Harlem Lewis says that he feels like he is punching below his weight at this point in LFG, and Braxton Cole wants to take this match as an opportunity to show off his improvements.
Harlem Lewis beats Braxton Cole after the referee stops him from using the book as a weapon, which acts as a fake-out so that Braxton can go for a low blow. When he goes for it, however, Harlem Lewis catches it and beats Braxton with a jackknife pin. After the match, Booker T approves of their match and is proud that they did what he wanted them to do. Harlem Lewis notes that Booker T was the happiest he has ever seen him. Matt Bloom wants Braxton Cole to work on his identity and says that he is behind compared to where he expected him to be. He also praises Harlem Lewis, telling him that he did a good job throughout the match. Harlem says that Matt Bloom has a magnificent mind for the business and that he holds his opinion highly.
Zena Sterling looks forward to facing Sirena Linton. She also talks about how adamant about things Terry Taylor is. Terry stresses the importance of getting the fans to feel what they want the fans to feel. Sirena notes that it is important to do simple things very well and be able to tell a story.
Zena Sterling beats Sirena Linton. Terry Taylor felt that the both of them rushed through the match. Afterwards, Terry Taylor is happy with the match, but reminds them that they rushed the match and that if they worked twice as long and drawn things out a little longer, they would have gotten twice the reaction. Matt Bloom says that he enjoyed their match, and reminds them to listen to the fans and that when it is time for a babyface comeback to elongate the moment and do not just come out fighting.
Bubba Ray Dudley meet with Malik Blade, Jaime Garcia, Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield, and mentions that Matt Bloom wants to see synergy out of them. Apollo notes Elijah's desire to take what he has learned and apply them immediately. Bubba Ray wants Elijah not to punch until it is time to end the match, saying that punching before hitting his finisher will take away from the finisher. Before the match, Bubba Ray reminds them not to go a million miles per hour during their match, which is going to be six minutes long.
Apollo Crews and Elijah Holyfield beats Malik Blade and Jaime Garcia. Bubba Ray Dudley is impressed with the match, and Elijah applies the lesson of waiting until the finish to hit the knockout punch. After the match, Shawn Michaels gives some advice on going for something offense immediately when whipping someone into the ropes after a tag for a double-team move. Bubba Ray Dudley mentions what he likes, but tells Elijah to be larger than life and not look small when he gets pumped up.
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for June 21, 2026
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Bad Dude Tito and Slice Boogie. Tito says Slice loves to run his mouth and act tough, but he has gone through guys like Slice on the way to matches. He also says that Danny Limelight is not here anymore and that there will be no controversy or scandal when he beats him tonight. Slice says that Tito is salty with Che Cabrera and is taking his anger out on the younger wrestlers, then says that this is a showcase for the best and that he will walk all over Tito.
Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against BYP. After the match, Jordan Cruz says he lets the results speak for themselves and says that regardless of the size of the opponent, he is not going to lose.
The Red Carpet Rumble is coming on August 9th!
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats Joey Lancaster.
We see a vignette for Delirium (Slade and McCalleon).
"All Day" Will Allday vs. "Platinum" Max Caster from Gotham Wrestling is replayed.
We hear from Bateman, who wants to know who Ray Jaz thinks he is. He says he had plenty of business left with Evan Daniels until Ray Jaz put his hands on him, and says that Ray Jaz has made a mistake. Bateman says he does not give or take quarter, and that he laid him flat. He then says that he is not done with Evan Daniels yet.
Bad Dude Tito beats Slice Boogie.
Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against BYP. After the match, Jordan Cruz says he lets the results speak for themselves and says that regardless of the size of the opponent, he is not going to lose.
The Red Carpet Rumble is coming on August 9th!
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats Joey Lancaster.
We see a vignette for Delirium (Slade and McCalleon).
"All Day" Will Allday vs. "Platinum" Max Caster from Gotham Wrestling is replayed.
We hear from Bateman, who wants to know who Ray Jaz thinks he is. He says he had plenty of business left with Evan Daniels until Ray Jaz put his hands on him, and says that Ray Jaz has made a mistake. Bateman says he does not give or take quarter, and that he laid him flat. He then says that he is not done with Evan Daniels yet.
Bad Dude Tito beats Slice Boogie.
The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for June 21, 2026
Jey Mesias beats Q Wynters after using the middle rope for leverage following the distraction by Patrick Fitzpatrick.
Backstage, we hear from Commissioner Guido. Guido says that things are going great in Gotham Wrestling, that they have a special coming soon called The Battle of Gotham, that the Five Boroughs Classic is also going great, and that Ray Jaz will be in the main event against Richard Holliday. Ray Jaz he is continuing to stay humble, battle-ready and fed in the competitive spirit. He says that he is ready for Richard Holliday's finishing move and that he is ready to go.
Nick Dos Santos beats "The Core Kid" Javi by submission with the cross arm breaker.
Backstage, "The Big Steppa" Colton Charles confronts Queens Get the Money (Jey Mesias and Patrick Fitzpatrick) for cheating to win against Q Wynters earlier tonight, and advises them to not only not raise their voices, but that if they want a real fight, he can bring his boys. Mesias throws his drink into Colton's eyes before Fitzpatrick throws a garbage can at him, then Queens Get the Money escape.
Bryce Donovan beats Danny Cabral. After the match, Bryce Donovan says he is a dangerous man, and that he and "VSK" Vinny Scalice are dangerous men. He says the fans have seen what he is capable of on his own, but when they get together at The Battle of Gotham, they will be the one taking opportunities. Donovan says they will take and take until they have everything and anything they want in Gotham Wrestling. He says there will be no judge, no jury and two executioners, because The Verdict is in.
Backstage, we hear from G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) McKnight says they have something for Brett Ryan Gosselin and "D-Man" Dan Parker, as does Valentine, and they challenge them to a Dumpster Match.
Jack Cartwheel vs. "Main Evant" Evan Daniels for the UWN Television Championship from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Backstage, Sebastian Amore and Nat Castle exit the elevator only to find out that Dan Joseph and Amity LaVey are no longer near the ladder leading up to the roof. Nat Castle says that if she and Sebastian cannot find them now, then Sebastian will have to do something about. Sebastian says he will talk to Commissioner Guido.
"Platinum" Max Caster guests on commentary for the next match.
Richard Holliday beats Ray Jaz. During the match, "Platinum" Max Caster distracts the referee as Ray Jaz makes Richard Holliday tap to the STF, and that allows Holliday to hit his signature move for the pin and the win. After the match, Max Caster attacks Ray Jaz and gouges his eyes. Drew Gulak gets in the ring and brawls with max Caster, then Jake Redondo shows up and fights both Caster and Gulak. Ray Jaz gts bac up, making this a tag team brawl, then Commissioner Guido shows up and tells all four men to stop brawling. Chris Dickinson then shows up and and fights everyone else, and when Commissioner Guido tries to stop Dickinson, Dickinson inadvertently knocks Guido out. Caster, Jaz and Redondo continue to brawl as Dickinson checks on Guido, who comes to only for Dickinson to clothesline him and put him in an STF in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from Commissioner Guido. Guido says that things are going great in Gotham Wrestling, that they have a special coming soon called The Battle of Gotham, that the Five Boroughs Classic is also going great, and that Ray Jaz will be in the main event against Richard Holliday. Ray Jaz he is continuing to stay humble, battle-ready and fed in the competitive spirit. He says that he is ready for Richard Holliday's finishing move and that he is ready to go.
Nick Dos Santos beats "The Core Kid" Javi by submission with the cross arm breaker.
Backstage, "The Big Steppa" Colton Charles confronts Queens Get the Money (Jey Mesias and Patrick Fitzpatrick) for cheating to win against Q Wynters earlier tonight, and advises them to not only not raise their voices, but that if they want a real fight, he can bring his boys. Mesias throws his drink into Colton's eyes before Fitzpatrick throws a garbage can at him, then Queens Get the Money escape.
Bryce Donovan beats Danny Cabral. After the match, Bryce Donovan says he is a dangerous man, and that he and "VSK" Vinny Scalice are dangerous men. He says the fans have seen what he is capable of on his own, but when they get together at The Battle of Gotham, they will be the one taking opportunities. Donovan says they will take and take until they have everything and anything they want in Gotham Wrestling. He says there will be no judge, no jury and two executioners, because The Verdict is in.
Backstage, we hear from G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) McKnight says they have something for Brett Ryan Gosselin and "D-Man" Dan Parker, as does Valentine, and they challenge them to a Dumpster Match.
Jack Cartwheel vs. "Main Evant" Evan Daniels for the UWN Television Championship from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Backstage, Sebastian Amore and Nat Castle exit the elevator only to find out that Dan Joseph and Amity LaVey are no longer near the ladder leading up to the roof. Nat Castle says that if she and Sebastian cannot find them now, then Sebastian will have to do something about. Sebastian says he will talk to Commissioner Guido.
"Platinum" Max Caster guests on commentary for the next match.
Richard Holliday beats Ray Jaz. During the match, "Platinum" Max Caster distracts the referee as Ray Jaz makes Richard Holliday tap to the STF, and that allows Holliday to hit his signature move for the pin and the win. After the match, Max Caster attacks Ray Jaz and gouges his eyes. Drew Gulak gets in the ring and brawls with max Caster, then Jake Redondo shows up and fights both Caster and Gulak. Ray Jaz gts bac up, making this a tag team brawl, then Commissioner Guido shows up and tells all four men to stop brawling. Chris Dickinson then shows up and and fights everyone else, and when Commissioner Guido tries to stop Dickinson, Dickinson inadvertently knocks Guido out. Caster, Jaz and Redondo continue to brawl as Dickinson checks on Guido, who comes to only for Dickinson to clothesline him and put him in an STF in the middle of the ring.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Collision Course - Collision recap for June 21, 2025
We hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Stokely Hathaway, Konosuke Takeshita, and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher at the start of the show. Stokely says that tonight, the five of them are going to win.
Jon Moxley beats AR Fox by submission with a sleeper hold after knocking him out with a ground and pound. After the match, Moxley hits Fox with a Paradigm Shift, then grabs a microphone. Moxley says he has watched "Hangman" Adam Page "piss away" his opportunities and his "God-given" gifts for years and that he does not have the same patience as the fans for him to get things back together. He says that professional wrestling is a tough business and that at All In Texas, he is going to run Hangman out of wrestling for good, as this business is not for him.
We hear from Paragon (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong), Daniel Garcia and Bandido. Adam Cole says that they will keep the party going in an eight-man tag match where he plans to get the win tonight as Collision returns to TNT.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Konosuke Takeshita, and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beat Paragon (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong), Daniel Garcia and Bandido in an All-Star 8-Man Tag Team Match. During the match, it is announced that Collision will air next week on Thursday night at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central. After the match, the winners go on the attack, then The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up and make the save.
Backstage, we hear from Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay, Tay Melo, Athena, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne prior to their eight-woman tag match tonight.
In backstage footage from Grand Slam Mexico, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné. Mercedes warns "Timeless" Toni Storm that she can play her mind games and that her time is almost up.
Swerve Strickland beats Shane Taylor after The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) harass Prince Nana for his cash and Swerve takes them down on the outside.
"Timeless" Toni Storm is on the stage. Toni says she is disappointed in Mercedes Moné for messing with her in the last three weeks and for still being in Mexico having won yet another title. She asks if the AEW World Women's Championship is just another toy to her. Toni tells Mercedes that she is "not another motherfucker" and that she is AEW Women's World Champion, and if she makes one false move, she will eat her alive. She demands Mercedes' best as that is what she is, for her reign will be over one day and that there is nobody more deserving than her after everything that she has accomplished. She says that she is nothing like Mercedes, yet when she holds the AEW Women's World Championship, she makes magic happen and unless Mercedes can pull a rabbit out of her snatch, she cannot do the same. She may have to beat Mercedes, but Mercedes will realize that she will have to kill her.
Hologram, Mark Briscoe and Willow Nightingale beat Taya Valkyrie and MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander. As Statlander gets impatient with the lack of a match tonight, Wheeler Yuta tries to talk to Statlander only to get shoved. Statlander then runs into Moxley, who picks her phone up and tells her not to let anyone tell her who she is or what she is worth before returning it to her.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in the ring. Don Callis announces the newest member of his family: "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Okada makes his way to the ring, then we see the footage of Callis and Okada ganging up on Kenny Omega before Callis states that he and Okada have teamed up against Omega. Callis warns Omega that if he makes it to All In Texas, he will be totally alone with not one friend left. Suddenly, Mark Briscoe shows up to stand up for Omega, then says he is not Omega's only friend before Kota Ibushi suddenly appears. Lance Archer and Mark Briscoe go at it on the ramp before Ibushi fights Josh Alexander and lays him out. Okada then gets in the ring, and both men trade blows before Ibushi gets the upper hand.
After the commercial break, The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) are brawling around the ring. The brawl ends with Big Bill choke slamming Anthony Henry into four chairs. Suddenly, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Mother Wayne, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian) arrives, and says that "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne has been wrestling at a high pace due to his guidance and that it is time he and Nick become the first-ever father-son tag team champions in AEW. Big Bill says that Nick is Christian's adopted son and that Nick's real father could be anybody, then challenges Christian to get into the ring if he does not like what he is saying. Christian questions Big Bill's sobriety, then says that is not happening tonight and that he is the patriarch of AEW now and forever.
In backstage footage from Summer Blockbuster, Anthony Bowens tells Billy Gunn to get his act together, as he needs to be climbing the ladder in AEW.
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona).
Athena, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne beat Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay and Tay Melo in an All-Star 8-Woman Tag Team Match followin ghte distraction by Billie Starkz and Red Velvet.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Jon Moxley beats AR Fox by submission with a sleeper hold after knocking him out with a ground and pound. After the match, Moxley hits Fox with a Paradigm Shift, then grabs a microphone. Moxley says he has watched "Hangman" Adam Page "piss away" his opportunities and his "God-given" gifts for years and that he does not have the same patience as the fans for him to get things back together. He says that professional wrestling is a tough business and that at All In Texas, he is going to run Hangman out of wrestling for good, as this business is not for him.
We hear from Paragon (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong), Daniel Garcia and Bandido. Adam Cole says that they will keep the party going in an eight-man tag match where he plans to get the win tonight as Collision returns to TNT.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Konosuke Takeshita, and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beat Paragon (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong), Daniel Garcia and Bandido in an All-Star 8-Man Tag Team Match. During the match, it is announced that Collision will air next week on Thursday night at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central. After the match, the winners go on the attack, then The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up and make the save.
Backstage, we hear from Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay, Tay Melo, Athena, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne prior to their eight-woman tag match tonight.
In backstage footage from Grand Slam Mexico, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné. Mercedes warns "Timeless" Toni Storm that she can play her mind games and that her time is almost up.
Swerve Strickland beats Shane Taylor after The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) harass Prince Nana for his cash and Swerve takes them down on the outside.
"Timeless" Toni Storm is on the stage. Toni says she is disappointed in Mercedes Moné for messing with her in the last three weeks and for still being in Mexico having won yet another title. She asks if the AEW World Women's Championship is just another toy to her. Toni tells Mercedes that she is "not another motherfucker" and that she is AEW Women's World Champion, and if she makes one false move, she will eat her alive. She demands Mercedes' best as that is what she is, for her reign will be over one day and that there is nobody more deserving than her after everything that she has accomplished. She says that she is nothing like Mercedes, yet when she holds the AEW Women's World Championship, she makes magic happen and unless Mercedes can pull a rabbit out of her snatch, she cannot do the same. She may have to beat Mercedes, but Mercedes will realize that she will have to kill her.
Hologram, Mark Briscoe and Willow Nightingale beat Taya Valkyrie and MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander. As Statlander gets impatient with the lack of a match tonight, Wheeler Yuta tries to talk to Statlander only to get shoved. Statlander then runs into Moxley, who picks her phone up and tells her not to let anyone tell her who she is or what she is worth before returning it to her.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in the ring. Don Callis announces the newest member of his family: "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Okada makes his way to the ring, then we see the footage of Callis and Okada ganging up on Kenny Omega before Callis states that he and Okada have teamed up against Omega. Callis warns Omega that if he makes it to All In Texas, he will be totally alone with not one friend left. Suddenly, Mark Briscoe shows up to stand up for Omega, then says he is not Omega's only friend before Kota Ibushi suddenly appears. Lance Archer and Mark Briscoe go at it on the ramp before Ibushi fights Josh Alexander and lays him out. Okada then gets in the ring, and both men trade blows before Ibushi gets the upper hand.
After the commercial break, The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) are brawling around the ring. The brawl ends with Big Bill choke slamming Anthony Henry into four chairs. Suddenly, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Mother Wayne, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian) arrives, and says that "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne has been wrestling at a high pace due to his guidance and that it is time he and Nick become the first-ever father-son tag team champions in AEW. Big Bill says that Nick is Christian's adopted son and that Nick's real father could be anybody, then challenges Christian to get into the ring if he does not like what he is saying. Christian questions Big Bill's sobriety, then says that is not happening tonight and that he is the patriarch of AEW now and forever.
In backstage footage from Summer Blockbuster, Anthony Bowens tells Billy Gunn to get his act together, as he needs to be climbing the ladder in AEW.
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona).
Athena, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne beat Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay and Tay Melo in an All-Star 8-Woman Tag Team Match followin ghte distraction by Billie Starkz and Red Velvet.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 21, 2025
Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. He says "The GunShow" Brett Michaels may have been Superman, but he is Kryptonite. He then dares some fans to get in the ring with him. He says that the rulebook is out of the window not that he is champion, then says anyone crazy enough to walk down the aisle today will get a spike to the face.
Backstage, Crazzy Steve is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Steve tells Sanders he will have to wait and find out to see what he is up to.
The Slaughterhouse (Nasty Nick and Jagged James) beat The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse. Ash Taylor says that everyone else is nothing more than slabs of meat that will be torn apart.
Wonderboy beats J. Webb by disqualification after J. Webb chokes Wonderboy on the ropes and refuses to let go before the referee's five count. After the match, The Shocker pulls J. Webb off of Wonderboy, and J. Webb backs down.
Dustin Starr interviews Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn Harvey will make history when he becomes the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion, then calls out Colton Cage for a business proposition. Colton Cage shows up, then Oso mentions Colton's leg injury and asks him how much money he wants. Colton refuses to be paid off and attacks Vashawn Harvey, then leaves.
"Main Event" Bradley beats Kale and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship after CJ Money and Momma Money show up and distract CJ Blaine.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Matchmaker King Cobra, who makes a match between The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) next week.
Dustin Starr interviews CJ Blaine at the announce desk. He says it is time to get even and that he has friends in wrestling, and that he has back-up against CJ Money and Momma Money.
We see a vignette for a new wrestler who has come from the United States Army.
Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte says that The Bizness Dawgs have forgotten what they did to Flex, then brings in someone to counter Xya Wolfe: Memphis legend Reggie B. Fine. Reggie says The L.A. Hustlers should have called him a long time ago and that he is taking them to the top, then tells Maria Starr to drop Dustin and get with him.
Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in a No Rules match against Crazzy Steve after elbow dropping Crazzy Steve through a table.
Backstage, Crazzy Steve is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Steve tells Sanders he will have to wait and find out to see what he is up to.
The Slaughterhouse (Nasty Nick and Jagged James) beat The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse. Ash Taylor says that everyone else is nothing more than slabs of meat that will be torn apart.
Wonderboy beats J. Webb by disqualification after J. Webb chokes Wonderboy on the ropes and refuses to let go before the referee's five count. After the match, The Shocker pulls J. Webb off of Wonderboy, and J. Webb backs down.
Dustin Starr interviews Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn Harvey will make history when he becomes the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion, then calls out Colton Cage for a business proposition. Colton Cage shows up, then Oso mentions Colton's leg injury and asks him how much money he wants. Colton refuses to be paid off and attacks Vashawn Harvey, then leaves.
"Main Event" Bradley beats Kale and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship after CJ Money and Momma Money show up and distract CJ Blaine.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Matchmaker King Cobra, who makes a match between The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) next week.
Dustin Starr interviews CJ Blaine at the announce desk. He says it is time to get even and that he has friends in wrestling, and that he has back-up against CJ Money and Momma Money.
We see a vignette for a new wrestler who has come from the United States Army.
Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte says that The Bizness Dawgs have forgotten what they did to Flex, then brings in someone to counter Xya Wolfe: Memphis legend Reggie B. Fine. Reggie says The L.A. Hustlers should have called him a long time ago and that he is taking them to the top, then tells Maria Starr to drop Dustin and get with him.
Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in a No Rules match against Crazzy Steve after elbow dropping Crazzy Steve through a table.
Friday, June 21, 2024
They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for June 21, 2024
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Metalik and Komander with Gin and Juice on Metalik after Marq Quen and Komander miss on stereo Shooting Star Presses from the top rope. After the match, The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keithshows up, and Private Party brawls with them only to get overpowered. Security soon shows up to break up the brawl.
We see a video package for Ultimo Guerrero, who will be facing "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship tomorrow night on Collision.
Rey Fenix beats Turbo Floyd.
Lio Rush beats Action Andretti to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at Forbidden Door. After the match, Lio Rush helps Action Andretti up and shakes hands with him in a sign of respect.
Shingo Takagi beats AR Fox. After the match, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring and congratulates Takagi, then extends his hand towards him only for Takagi to slap it.
Willow Nightingale beats Serena Deeb to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 21, 2024
Zoey Stark beats Ivy Nile.
Julius Creed beats Tyler Bate.
Julius Creed beats Tyler Bate.
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for June 21, 2024
Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) beat Torero and Quintero.
We look back at Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Last Knockout Standing Match (with ODB as the special guest referee) from Slammiversary 2013.
Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace for Around The Ring. Jordynne talks about her six dogs and two cats as well as her dog nanny.
We look back at "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier from last night's show.
Leon Slater beats Kon.
We look back at Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Last Knockout Standing Match (with ODB as the special guest referee) from Slammiversary 2013.
Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace for Around The Ring. Jordynne talks about her six dogs and two cats as well as her dog nanny.
We look back at "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier from last night's show.
Leon Slater beats Kon.
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for June 21, 2024
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Cutler James and Dion Lennox.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill, who is making his singles debut tonight. Shiloh introduces himself and mentions his history as a starting linebacker in Stanford University, and admits that he has has less time in the ring than everyone else. He then says that wrestling is not about time, but about heart, and that he has a big challenge in fourth-generation Superstar Uriah Connors, who is craftier and more experienced than he is. He also mentions that he graduated college with a 4.0 GPA, so when it comes to getting tested, he is doing alright.
Shiloh Hill beats Uriah Connors in his singles debut.
Karmen Petrovic beats Wren Sinclair.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill, who is making his singles debut tonight. Shiloh introduces himself and mentions his history as a starting linebacker in Stanford University, and admits that he has has less time in the ring than everyone else. He then says that wrestling is not about time, but about heart, and that he has a big challenge in fourth-generation Superstar Uriah Connors, who is craftier and more experienced than he is. He also mentions that he graduated college with a 4.0 GPA, so when it comes to getting tested, he is doing alright.
Shiloh Hill beats Uriah Connors in his singles debut.
Karmen Petrovic beats Wren Sinclair.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 21, 2024
CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that welcoming everyone to tonight's show in front of your own hometown is pressure, and he asks if he can handle the pressure before bringing up how he walked out of Chicago as WWE Champion without embarrassing the town. Punk also talks about how people thought he was going to get jumped in Glasgow, Scotland after ruining everyone's day and getting revenge on Drew McIntyre for kicking him while he was down, and he was ready to send someone to the morgue. He mentions that he promised to send Drew McIntyre's career six feet under, but he did not think it would be this easy after making bad things happen to him. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up. Heyman says he is out here after having just gotten to the building, saying it was "hot as balls" outside and "hot as balls" with Punk in the building, even mentioning their recent history and that they were friends then and still friends now. Heyman then says he is here on urgent business, and after Punk allows him in the ring, both men hug. Heyman then tells Punk that Solo Sikoa is angry that Chicago is "CM Punk's town" and that Solo wants every town to be his town. Heyman asks Punk a favor, saying that when Punk is medically cleared, everyone will find out he is the best in the world, and tells Punk that if he does not leave, The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) will come for him. When Punk asks if this is true, this leads to a "Fuck You Solo" chant before The Bloodline shows up. Solo says that if Punk wants to be on his show and in his city, he can either pay his respects to The Bloodline or The Bloodline can make sure he is never cleared to compete again. Punk asks Heyman the favor he wants, and Heyman says "Take me with you." Punk then tells Solo he acknowledges the fact that he sees "Fake ass Usos" and "a phony cosplay Tribal Chief." The Bloodline enters the ring, but Punk is soon joined by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who hands Punk a baseball bat. The Bloodline quickly back down, and Cody says he has already beaten one head of the table and challenges Solo to a one-on-one match tonight.
Backstage, Jade Cargill talks with Bianca Belair regarding their Women's Tag Team title rematch. Bianca says she will handle her business and qualify for Money In The Bank, then focus on getting their titles back.
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman and his family are seen in the front row.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. Orton asks Cody if he is sure he wants to face Solo alone, but Cody says Solo is not ready. Owens says he has does not like this, as The Bloodline always have a plan. Cody says he has a plan, too.
Chelsea Green beats "Michin" Mia Yim and Bianca Belair in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bianca hits Michin with the K.O.D. only for Chelsea to toss Bianca out of the ring and pick the bones.
Backstage, Bayley is met by Blair Davenport, who tells her to tell Naomi that she looks forward to facing her next week, and that when she becomes Miss Money In The Bank, she looks forward to cashing in on Bayley.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa confronts Paul Heyman, telling them to make sure either Randy Orton or Kevin Owens qualifies for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He also tells Heyman that they need to have a talk when he gets back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Grayson Waller, who says that he will win Money In The Bank and win it for him and Austin Theory. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) shows up and says Grayson only cares about himself, and that Grayson sacrificed Theory as a means to and end. Suddenly, there is a bang on the nearby garage door, and when it opens, Drew McIntyre is attacking CM Punk. McIntyre carries Punk to the stage and drops him, revealing him to be bruised and bloodied, then kneels down and takes something from Punk's hand. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and confronts McIntyre, and McIntyre shoves him. Punk is placed on a stretcher as McIntyre heads to the back.
We see footage during the break of CM Punk being helped to the back, then we see CM Punk being helped into the ambulance.
Carmelo Hayes beats Randy Orton and Tama Tonga in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Tanga Loa shows up and distracts Orton, and Orton knocks him off the ring apron and Kevin Owens shows up to attack Tanga. Tama is lying in wait, but Orton sees him coming and tosses him out of the ring only for Carmelo to pin Orton with a schoolkid pin to qualify.
LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight immediately calls out Logan Paul, but Logan does not show up, even after everything he has done to send a message saying he wants a face-to-face message. He says that Logan cannot run next week and that he will beat him again in a match with Santos Escobar. Escobar shows up, but Knight says he wants Logan, not him. Escobar says Knight is chasing Logan like "a delusional Chicago fanboy" and that he will be facing him next week. Knight says he has beaten him every time and that he is looking past him, not at him, and when Escobar tries to attack him, Knight hits him with the BFT. As Knight gives Logan a choice, he is attacked from behind by none other than Logan. Logan then punches Knight with a hard right hand and knocks him out.
Before the next match, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attack Kevin Owens as Owens makes his entrance, but they are chased away by Randy Orton, who swings at them with a metal folding chair. Despite the attack, Owens gets in the ring.
Andrade beats Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Grayson pulls Owens out of a pinfall attempt by his hurt leg and rolls into the ring only to run into The Message, which allows Andrade to qualify.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton makes fun of Michin for losing tonight. Michin makes fun of Tiffany for trying to suck up to Nia Jax and blocks her slap and slaps back, then Michin gets smashed into a road crate by Nia herself.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton announces that CM Punk will be in the hospital overnight for further evaluation.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Solo Sikoa, saying he has done his bidding and that business has been handled, but reminds Solo that he is breaking commandments by Roman Reigns, that CM Punk is off-limits as Solo is not ready to handle him yet and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes must be kept in check. Solo tells Heyman that Roman is not coming back, then heads to the ring. Heyman is shocked, and asks "How can that be?"
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa ends with Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attacking Cody. As Cody is held down for the Samoan Spike, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens show up and even the numbers game before they and Cody corner Solo in the corner. All of a sudden, Jacob Fatu shows up and attacks Cody, Orton and Owens, and Orton gets sent through the barricade with a Spear. Cody tries to fend Jacob Fatu off, but Jacob gets the upper hand and splashes Cody through the announce table.
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Backstage, Jade Cargill talks with Bianca Belair regarding their Women's Tag Team title rematch. Bianca says she will handle her business and qualify for Money In The Bank, then focus on getting their titles back.
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman and his family are seen in the front row.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. Orton asks Cody if he is sure he wants to face Solo alone, but Cody says Solo is not ready. Owens says he has does not like this, as The Bloodline always have a plan. Cody says he has a plan, too.
Chelsea Green beats "Michin" Mia Yim and Bianca Belair in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bianca hits Michin with the K.O.D. only for Chelsea to toss Bianca out of the ring and pick the bones.
Backstage, Bayley is met by Blair Davenport, who tells her to tell Naomi that she looks forward to facing her next week, and that when she becomes Miss Money In The Bank, she looks forward to cashing in on Bayley.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa confronts Paul Heyman, telling them to make sure either Randy Orton or Kevin Owens qualifies for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He also tells Heyman that they need to have a talk when he gets back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Grayson Waller, who says that he will win Money In The Bank and win it for him and Austin Theory. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) shows up and says Grayson only cares about himself, and that Grayson sacrificed Theory as a means to and end. Suddenly, there is a bang on the nearby garage door, and when it opens, Drew McIntyre is attacking CM Punk. McIntyre carries Punk to the stage and drops him, revealing him to be bruised and bloodied, then kneels down and takes something from Punk's hand. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and confronts McIntyre, and McIntyre shoves him. Punk is placed on a stretcher as McIntyre heads to the back.
We see footage during the break of CM Punk being helped to the back, then we see CM Punk being helped into the ambulance.
Carmelo Hayes beats Randy Orton and Tama Tonga in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Tanga Loa shows up and distracts Orton, and Orton knocks him off the ring apron and Kevin Owens shows up to attack Tanga. Tama is lying in wait, but Orton sees him coming and tosses him out of the ring only for Carmelo to pin Orton with a schoolkid pin to qualify.
LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight immediately calls out Logan Paul, but Logan does not show up, even after everything he has done to send a message saying he wants a face-to-face message. He says that Logan cannot run next week and that he will beat him again in a match with Santos Escobar. Escobar shows up, but Knight says he wants Logan, not him. Escobar says Knight is chasing Logan like "a delusional Chicago fanboy" and that he will be facing him next week. Knight says he has beaten him every time and that he is looking past him, not at him, and when Escobar tries to attack him, Knight hits him with the BFT. As Knight gives Logan a choice, he is attacked from behind by none other than Logan. Logan then punches Knight with a hard right hand and knocks him out.
Before the next match, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attack Kevin Owens as Owens makes his entrance, but they are chased away by Randy Orton, who swings at them with a metal folding chair. Despite the attack, Owens gets in the ring.
Andrade beats Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Grayson pulls Owens out of a pinfall attempt by his hurt leg and rolls into the ring only to run into The Message, which allows Andrade to qualify.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton makes fun of Michin for losing tonight. Michin makes fun of Tiffany for trying to suck up to Nia Jax and blocks her slap and slaps back, then Michin gets smashed into a road crate by Nia herself.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton announces that CM Punk will be in the hospital overnight for further evaluation.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Solo Sikoa, saying he has done his bidding and that business has been handled, but reminds Solo that he is breaking commandments by Roman Reigns, that CM Punk is off-limits as Solo is not ready to handle him yet and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes must be kept in check. Solo tells Heyman that Roman is not coming back, then heads to the ring. Heyman is shocked, and asks "How can that be?"
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa ends with Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attacking Cody. As Cody is held down for the Samoan Spike, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens show up and even the numbers game before they and Cody corner Solo in the corner. All of a sudden, Jacob Fatu shows up and attacks Cody, Orton and Owens, and Orton gets sent through the barricade with a Spear. Cody tries to fend Jacob Fatu off, but Jacob gets the upper hand and splashes Cody through the announce table.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 21, 2023
The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson distracts the referee, allowing Austin Gunn to shove Jeff Hardy off the turnbuckle so The Gunns can hit Jeff Hardy with the 3:10 To Yuma. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and joins in on the post-match attack on The Hardys, hitting Matt Hardy with Blade Runner before helping Juice Robinson knock Jeff out with a left hand loaded with quarters. Before Juice can do the same to Matt, "Absolute" Ricky Starks rushes in, but when the numbers game overpowers him, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) also run into the ring. The Gunns and Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) are still on the attack when CM Punk joins in to finally even the odds. Juice Robinson barely avoids the GTS as The Gunns and Bullet Club Gold retreat. CM Punk then challenges Bullet Club Gold to a match on Collision since they want to fight so badly.
Mark Briscoe beats Jeff Jarrett in a Concession Stand Brawl with the help of Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Barretta), The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Papa Briscoe to counter Jeff Jarrett's crew.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson), Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita. Jon Moxley says "BCC" are the only letters that matter as they have defined professional wrestling this year. He says that they have assembled "a truly elite team" along with Shota Umina and challenge The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page) to a five-on-five match at Forbidden Door. Bryan Danielson says he has challenged Kazuchika Okada to a face-to-face meeting, then says Okada is not here because it will be clear to everyone that he is nothing but an amateur when they get in the ring. He says that he will call Okada out, and if Okada does not show up, he will prove everything he has just said and that he is a coward.
Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara and Minoru Suzuki beat Action Andretti, Darius Martin and AR Fox in a trios match with the Lion Tamer from Chris Jericho to an airborne Darius Martin. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Jericho, Guevara and Suzuki in the ring. Jericho talks about being in the ring with Sting for the very first time, calling it a monumental moment in wrestling history, with everyone excited for it except for him. He says he knows Sting and how selfish and egotistical he is, claiming to be a man of the people when he is where the highest bidder is. He says that Sting is a whore, not a harlequin, and that it stops now. He then challenges Sting and Darby Allin to find a partner and face them in a trios match at Forbidden Door. He says that Sting will not accept his challenge because he is a coward, then Sting and Darby show up. Sting says they had a great moment last week, but a moment is not enough and he wants time with him. On Sunday, he plans on having time with Jericho, and he and Darby accept Jericho's "lame" challenge. Darby tells Jericho that he has made a lot of enemies in a lot of places and that they have the guy for Sunday. When Jericho asks who it is, Darby tells Jericho he will find out on Collision.
RC City and Tony Schiavone draw names for the Blind Eliminator Tournament for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. The brackets will be announced next week.
We hear from The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page). Adam Page says that The Elite has friends all over, and Kenny Omega says that there are a lot of people who hate The Blackpool Combat Club. He then says that they found a friend in an expected place. Eddie Kingston shows up and admits he does not like The Elite, but he hates Claudio Castagnoli more. He then says he wants to pick the fifth man, who he trusts more than The Elite, and that he will make the announcement.
Adam Cole heads to the ring. Cole gives the devil his due and admits that MJF gave him one of the toughest matches of his entire career last week, and while he did everything in his power to win the match, he could not do it. He then says that MJF did not win either, and while it was smart of MJF not to accept five more minutes, it was also the cowardly thing to do. He tells MJF that he has to face all comers who get in his way, and that he has never beaten him. Adam Cole then calls MJF out so he can get a rematch, then MJF shows up. MJF congratulates Adam Cole for coming out to play and coming back and better than ever, and takes responsibility for dragging that out of him before telling Cole he lost track of time while he had Cole beat. MJF then says that because he cares about Cole's health and well-being, he declines giving Cole a rematch. Cole says he saw this coming, then proposes they fight right now so he can whip his ass. Tony Schiavone interrupts them MJF and Cole from the announce table, and after MJF and Cole simultaneously tell him to shut up, Schiavone tells him that they are now partners in the Blind Tag Eliminator Tournament. Cole does not want to team with MJF, and MJF does not want to wrestle every week. Both men are livid. Hiroshi Tanahashi then shows up on the video screen, telling MJF that he is a coward and that he will show him what kind of a champion he is at Forbidden Door. Cole then tells MJF to be careful about his answer to Tanahashi, as he sounds like he knows Tanahashi is better than him. MJF says nobody is "on the level of the Devil," but Cole leads a "coward" chant. MJF then angrily accepts Tanahashi's challenge for Forbidden Door, then Cole jokingly wishes MJF luck before mockingly calling him "partner."
Daniel Garcia and Zack Sabre Jr. beat Orange Cassidy and Katsuyori Shibata after Garcia stacks Shibata up while Zack Sabre Jr. has Orange Cassidy in a heel hook. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr., Daniel Garcia and Katsuyori Shibata make it known that they all want the AEW International Championship, and Orange has to yank his championship away from Shibata.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Will Ospreay, who brags about making fun of Canadians when Don Callis shows up and tells Ospreay that he agrees with him, and tells him that Kenny Omega is inciting his fans to violence. Callis tells Ospreay that he will need special, military-grade security in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where the people are as violent as Americans. When Ospreay asks why, Callis says he wants to see a fair fight.
We see a video package for Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Taya Valkyrie.
Eddie Kingston is in the ring. After stating that The Elite have left the arena because he told them that he does not respect them, he reiterates that he cannot stand Claudio Castagnoli at all, then Jon Moxley shows up in the crowd and heads to the ring. Moxley tells Eddie that he knows how this goes and tells him that he is drawing a line at Forbidden Door. Eddie tells Moxley that he drew the line when he teamed with Claudio, not him, then irritably announces that his team's fifth man is Tomohiro Ishii. Ishii gets in the ring as Claudio, Wheeler Yuta and Bryan Danielson attack Eddie, then attack Ishii before Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada. He then threatens to stomp Ishii's face in if Okada does not arrive, but Okada arrives and confronts Danielson. Danielson and Okada stare each other down in the middle of the ring until Wheeler Yuta attacks Okada from behind, then holds Okada down. Okada moves out of the way of the Busaiku Knee, but Danielson avoids the Rainmaker and retreats. Okada then grabs Wheeler Yuta and hits him with the Rainmaker before staring down Danielson to end the show.
Mark Briscoe beats Jeff Jarrett in a Concession Stand Brawl with the help of Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Barretta), The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Papa Briscoe to counter Jeff Jarrett's crew.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson), Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita. Jon Moxley says "BCC" are the only letters that matter as they have defined professional wrestling this year. He says that they have assembled "a truly elite team" along with Shota Umina and challenge The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page) to a five-on-five match at Forbidden Door. Bryan Danielson says he has challenged Kazuchika Okada to a face-to-face meeting, then says Okada is not here because it will be clear to everyone that he is nothing but an amateur when they get in the ring. He says that he will call Okada out, and if Okada does not show up, he will prove everything he has just said and that he is a coward.
Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara and Minoru Suzuki beat Action Andretti, Darius Martin and AR Fox in a trios match with the Lion Tamer from Chris Jericho to an airborne Darius Martin. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Jericho, Guevara and Suzuki in the ring. Jericho talks about being in the ring with Sting for the very first time, calling it a monumental moment in wrestling history, with everyone excited for it except for him. He says he knows Sting and how selfish and egotistical he is, claiming to be a man of the people when he is where the highest bidder is. He says that Sting is a whore, not a harlequin, and that it stops now. He then challenges Sting and Darby Allin to find a partner and face them in a trios match at Forbidden Door. He says that Sting will not accept his challenge because he is a coward, then Sting and Darby show up. Sting says they had a great moment last week, but a moment is not enough and he wants time with him. On Sunday, he plans on having time with Jericho, and he and Darby accept Jericho's "lame" challenge. Darby tells Jericho that he has made a lot of enemies in a lot of places and that they have the guy for Sunday. When Jericho asks who it is, Darby tells Jericho he will find out on Collision.
RC City and Tony Schiavone draw names for the Blind Eliminator Tournament for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. The brackets will be announced next week.
We hear from The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page). Adam Page says that The Elite has friends all over, and Kenny Omega says that there are a lot of people who hate The Blackpool Combat Club. He then says that they found a friend in an expected place. Eddie Kingston shows up and admits he does not like The Elite, but he hates Claudio Castagnoli more. He then says he wants to pick the fifth man, who he trusts more than The Elite, and that he will make the announcement.
Adam Cole heads to the ring. Cole gives the devil his due and admits that MJF gave him one of the toughest matches of his entire career last week, and while he did everything in his power to win the match, he could not do it. He then says that MJF did not win either, and while it was smart of MJF not to accept five more minutes, it was also the cowardly thing to do. He tells MJF that he has to face all comers who get in his way, and that he has never beaten him. Adam Cole then calls MJF out so he can get a rematch, then MJF shows up. MJF congratulates Adam Cole for coming out to play and coming back and better than ever, and takes responsibility for dragging that out of him before telling Cole he lost track of time while he had Cole beat. MJF then says that because he cares about Cole's health and well-being, he declines giving Cole a rematch. Cole says he saw this coming, then proposes they fight right now so he can whip his ass. Tony Schiavone interrupts them MJF and Cole from the announce table, and after MJF and Cole simultaneously tell him to shut up, Schiavone tells him that they are now partners in the Blind Tag Eliminator Tournament. Cole does not want to team with MJF, and MJF does not want to wrestle every week. Both men are livid. Hiroshi Tanahashi then shows up on the video screen, telling MJF that he is a coward and that he will show him what kind of a champion he is at Forbidden Door. Cole then tells MJF to be careful about his answer to Tanahashi, as he sounds like he knows Tanahashi is better than him. MJF says nobody is "on the level of the Devil," but Cole leads a "coward" chant. MJF then angrily accepts Tanahashi's challenge for Forbidden Door, then Cole jokingly wishes MJF luck before mockingly calling him "partner."
Daniel Garcia and Zack Sabre Jr. beat Orange Cassidy and Katsuyori Shibata after Garcia stacks Shibata up while Zack Sabre Jr. has Orange Cassidy in a heel hook. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr., Daniel Garcia and Katsuyori Shibata make it known that they all want the AEW International Championship, and Orange has to yank his championship away from Shibata.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Will Ospreay, who brags about making fun of Canadians when Don Callis shows up and tells Ospreay that he agrees with him, and tells him that Kenny Omega is inciting his fans to violence. Callis tells Ospreay that he will need special, military-grade security in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where the people are as violent as Americans. When Ospreay asks why, Callis says he wants to see a fair fight.
We see a video package for Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Taya Valkyrie.
Eddie Kingston is in the ring. After stating that The Elite have left the arena because he told them that he does not respect them, he reiterates that he cannot stand Claudio Castagnoli at all, then Jon Moxley shows up in the crowd and heads to the ring. Moxley tells Eddie that he knows how this goes and tells him that he is drawing a line at Forbidden Door. Eddie tells Moxley that he drew the line when he teamed with Claudio, not him, then irritably announces that his team's fifth man is Tomohiro Ishii. Ishii gets in the ring as Claudio, Wheeler Yuta and Bryan Danielson attack Eddie, then attack Ishii before Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada. He then threatens to stomp Ishii's face in if Okada does not arrive, but Okada arrives and confronts Danielson. Danielson and Okada stare each other down in the middle of the ring until Wheeler Yuta attacks Okada from behind, then holds Okada down. Okada moves out of the way of the Busaiku Knee, but Danielson avoids the Rainmaker and retreats. Okada then grabs Wheeler Yuta and hits him with the Rainmaker before staring down Danielson to end the show.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for June 21, 2022
In memory of Tim White, 1954 - 2022.
Before the next match, Grayson Waller says he is sick and tired of hearing about Solo Sikoa and that everyone should be talking about him, and that everyone loves Solo because they are "solo in their lives." He also says he is tired of censoring himself on the microphone and that it is time to say what he thinks about everyone around here. Before he can do that, Solo Sikoa levels him with a clothesline.
Grayson Waller beats Solo Sikoa after Solo Sikoa runs into a turnbuckle exposed by Grayson Waller earlier in the match.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews The D'Angelo Family. Tony D'Angelo says tonight is a good night if Legado del Fantasmo (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) beats Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp and he wins the North American title tonight. Tony says Legado del Fantasma knows what to do, and after shaking hands with Santos Escobar, says that if he is not North American Champion, there will be hell to pay. Santos Escobar tells Tony D'Angelo "I've got this."
We see a vignette for Jordan Devlin, now known as JD McDonagh, who says that the winds of change are coming with his arrival to NXT.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes thanks the fans and says it is a blessing to still be here and receive their blessing, especially after the last three months when he has gone from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. He talks about how he went from being a two-time tag team champion only to have their world explore under his and Nash Carter's feet. (Nash Carter is not mentioned.) He says that while his world has crumbled under his feet and he is searching through the rubble for himself, he felt nothing but pain and anger and he was not himself, and that he had to prove that he could stand on his own two feet and do what he needs to do. Suddenly, Trick Williams shows up and tells Wes Lee that nobody wants to hear his story, then says Wes Lee left Nash Carter behind and that he is not the friend he pretends to be, and that Nash is gone because he left him behind. Wes tells Trick that he has no idea how he was there for Nash Carter and how they were together for so long, and says Trick cannot understand because he is second fiddle to Carmelo Hayes and asks if Trick has any hype for himself. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he will leave just like Wes' old friends did to him.
Backstage, we hear from Tiffany Stratton, who thinks Wendy Choo is "tragic" and that she "sucks at life" so badly she feels bad for the people around her, and says she handles herself better than Wendy does herself. She says that Wendy Choo does not even know a gym and that she cannot blame her for being jealous, then says she ruined her ring gear with confetti. She calls Wendy a "Peter Pan reject" and says she has no problem putting her to sleep for good.
Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp) beat Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) after Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan unwittingly trips Cruz del Toro with a crobar on the outside. After the match, we find out it is less than unwittingly after Two Dimes and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo accuse Wilde and del Tro of "dropping the ball."
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Giovanni Vinci, who says he is the most supreme athlete in NXT and that he sent a message in style. He says everyone knows that a top tier talent has just walked in with style. Suddenly, Ikemen Jiro shows up and says that he sees Vinci, then asks Vinci if he is "style strong" before stating that they will find out.
We see a vignette for Apollo Crews, who says that one must confront fear even when it it is not easy, and says that the different between him then and him now is that he is fearless. As he walks, someone warns him not to go down an alley as three men try to rob someone. In a vision, Apollo fights off the robbers. Apollo walks off with the man being robbed, then we return to reality, where Apollo then goes into the alley before the vignette cuts to black.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin) head to the ring. Mandy makes it clear that last week, Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade and Indi Hartwell may have had a fluke win, but they are still losers. Gigi says this is reality and that Roxanne will get a toxic reality check when she realizes she is not on their level. Jacy says that Cora Jade folds under pressure and has become "a real pro" at it, then tells Roxanne to take a bus back home and put posters of real superstars like them on her wall. Mandy says that if Roxanne sticks around, her dreams will become a really ugly nightmare. Roxanne and Cora show up, and Mandy says that a couple wins will not get her a challenge against her. She also tells Roxanne not to be delusional and not to cash in her contract, then Roxanne says that she is on top of the world, she has earned her way to her dreams, which are even better when one gets to share them. Roxanne says that she and Cora got to thinking last week and says that while winning the Women's Championship would be nice, winning the tag titles would be that much sweeter. Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro show up, and Kayden says the line starts behind them because they are not done yet, but Cora says they are done after In Your House. Katana says Cora and Roxanne do not get to cut the line because they are "flavor of the month," but Cora says she has been here for a year and says that Kayden and Katana are done. This starts a brawl between the two teams on the ramp that Toxic Attraction enjoys as referees break it up.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Anthony and Trick Williams. Carmelo and Trick laugh about Trick "checking" Wes Lee, and Carmelo says that business will be taken care of and that he will remain North American Champion.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Indi Hartwell when Kiana James interrupts and says she deals with facts and figures, not emotions, as they do not lie, and says that Indi jumps from friend to friend because she is weak and lacks mental focus. Indi says that nobody cares about Kiana James' opinion, and tells her to meet her in the ring next week so she can make her eat all of her words. Kiana James accepts and tells Indi to prepare for another failure, but Indi tells her that this is NXT and that "nobody likes a bitch."
Cameron Grimes beats Edris Enofe. Edris Enofe and Malik Blade shake hands with Cameron Grimes after the match.
In footage from earlier this week, Thea Hail shows up at Chase University and finds out that Bodhi Hayward is her roommate and that Chase University has co-ed dorms, much to the delight of Thea and the hesitation of Bodhi.
We hear from Nikkita Lyons, who says that patience is not a virtue and that is sucks, then says she has been working her way to recovery and that next week, she is coming back.
Von Wagner beats Brooks Jensen.
Backstage, Bron Breakker tells Cameron Grimes that he has a lot of heart and that he saw the Cameron Grimes he wants to face, but Cameron tells him that if he gets that version of him, he will be the next NXT Champion.
Joe Gacy talks to The Dyad and thanks them for throwing their past lives behind so that he could show them the light inside of them, then tells them that they are reborn, ready to take over the world and no longer see themselves the same way. He says that gold is flavorless, but says that they return to it, it will taste sweet now that they are under his guidance.
Alba Fyre beats Lash Legend by disqualification when Lash Legend hits her with her own baseball bat.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Tony D'Angelo. During the match, Tony D'angelo tells Santos Escobar to give him some brass knuckles, but Escobar throws them to Carmelo Hayes instead, who ends up using them against Tony D'Angelo and hiding the evidence to retain the title.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Before the next match, Grayson Waller says he is sick and tired of hearing about Solo Sikoa and that everyone should be talking about him, and that everyone loves Solo because they are "solo in their lives." He also says he is tired of censoring himself on the microphone and that it is time to say what he thinks about everyone around here. Before he can do that, Solo Sikoa levels him with a clothesline.
Grayson Waller beats Solo Sikoa after Solo Sikoa runs into a turnbuckle exposed by Grayson Waller earlier in the match.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews The D'Angelo Family. Tony D'Angelo says tonight is a good night if Legado del Fantasmo (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) beats Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp and he wins the North American title tonight. Tony says Legado del Fantasma knows what to do, and after shaking hands with Santos Escobar, says that if he is not North American Champion, there will be hell to pay. Santos Escobar tells Tony D'Angelo "I've got this."
We see a vignette for Jordan Devlin, now known as JD McDonagh, who says that the winds of change are coming with his arrival to NXT.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes thanks the fans and says it is a blessing to still be here and receive their blessing, especially after the last three months when he has gone from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. He talks about how he went from being a two-time tag team champion only to have their world explore under his and Nash Carter's feet. (Nash Carter is not mentioned.) He says that while his world has crumbled under his feet and he is searching through the rubble for himself, he felt nothing but pain and anger and he was not himself, and that he had to prove that he could stand on his own two feet and do what he needs to do. Suddenly, Trick Williams shows up and tells Wes Lee that nobody wants to hear his story, then says Wes Lee left Nash Carter behind and that he is not the friend he pretends to be, and that Nash is gone because he left him behind. Wes tells Trick that he has no idea how he was there for Nash Carter and how they were together for so long, and says Trick cannot understand because he is second fiddle to Carmelo Hayes and asks if Trick has any hype for himself. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he will leave just like Wes' old friends did to him.
Backstage, we hear from Tiffany Stratton, who thinks Wendy Choo is "tragic" and that she "sucks at life" so badly she feels bad for the people around her, and says she handles herself better than Wendy does herself. She says that Wendy Choo does not even know a gym and that she cannot blame her for being jealous, then says she ruined her ring gear with confetti. She calls Wendy a "Peter Pan reject" and says she has no problem putting her to sleep for good.
Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp) beat Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) after Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan unwittingly trips Cruz del Toro with a crobar on the outside. After the match, we find out it is less than unwittingly after Two Dimes and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo accuse Wilde and del Tro of "dropping the ball."
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Giovanni Vinci, who says he is the most supreme athlete in NXT and that he sent a message in style. He says everyone knows that a top tier talent has just walked in with style. Suddenly, Ikemen Jiro shows up and says that he sees Vinci, then asks Vinci if he is "style strong" before stating that they will find out.
We see a vignette for Apollo Crews, who says that one must confront fear even when it it is not easy, and says that the different between him then and him now is that he is fearless. As he walks, someone warns him not to go down an alley as three men try to rob someone. In a vision, Apollo fights off the robbers. Apollo walks off with the man being robbed, then we return to reality, where Apollo then goes into the alley before the vignette cuts to black.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin) head to the ring. Mandy makes it clear that last week, Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade and Indi Hartwell may have had a fluke win, but they are still losers. Gigi says this is reality and that Roxanne will get a toxic reality check when she realizes she is not on their level. Jacy says that Cora Jade folds under pressure and has become "a real pro" at it, then tells Roxanne to take a bus back home and put posters of real superstars like them on her wall. Mandy says that if Roxanne sticks around, her dreams will become a really ugly nightmare. Roxanne and Cora show up, and Mandy says that a couple wins will not get her a challenge against her. She also tells Roxanne not to be delusional and not to cash in her contract, then Roxanne says that she is on top of the world, she has earned her way to her dreams, which are even better when one gets to share them. Roxanne says that she and Cora got to thinking last week and says that while winning the Women's Championship would be nice, winning the tag titles would be that much sweeter. Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro show up, and Kayden says the line starts behind them because they are not done yet, but Cora says they are done after In Your House. Katana says Cora and Roxanne do not get to cut the line because they are "flavor of the month," but Cora says she has been here for a year and says that Kayden and Katana are done. This starts a brawl between the two teams on the ramp that Toxic Attraction enjoys as referees break it up.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Anthony and Trick Williams. Carmelo and Trick laugh about Trick "checking" Wes Lee, and Carmelo says that business will be taken care of and that he will remain North American Champion.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Indi Hartwell when Kiana James interrupts and says she deals with facts and figures, not emotions, as they do not lie, and says that Indi jumps from friend to friend because she is weak and lacks mental focus. Indi says that nobody cares about Kiana James' opinion, and tells her to meet her in the ring next week so she can make her eat all of her words. Kiana James accepts and tells Indi to prepare for another failure, but Indi tells her that this is NXT and that "nobody likes a bitch."
Cameron Grimes beats Edris Enofe. Edris Enofe and Malik Blade shake hands with Cameron Grimes after the match.
In footage from earlier this week, Thea Hail shows up at Chase University and finds out that Bodhi Hayward is her roommate and that Chase University has co-ed dorms, much to the delight of Thea and the hesitation of Bodhi.
We hear from Nikkita Lyons, who says that patience is not a virtue and that is sucks, then says she has been working her way to recovery and that next week, she is coming back.
Von Wagner beats Brooks Jensen.
Backstage, Bron Breakker tells Cameron Grimes that he has a lot of heart and that he saw the Cameron Grimes he wants to face, but Cameron tells him that if he gets that version of him, he will be the next NXT Champion.
Joe Gacy talks to The Dyad and thanks them for throwing their past lives behind so that he could show them the light inside of them, then tells them that they are reborn, ready to take over the world and no longer see themselves the same way. He says that gold is flavorless, but says that they return to it, it will taste sweet now that they are under his guidance.
Alba Fyre beats Lash Legend by disqualification when Lash Legend hits her with her own baseball bat.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Tony D'Angelo. During the match, Tony D'angelo tells Santos Escobar to give him some brass knuckles, but Escobar throws them to Carmelo Hayes instead, who ends up using them against Tony D'Angelo and hiding the evidence to retain the title.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark - AEW Dark recap for June 21, 2022
"Platinum" Max Caster beats Trever Aeon.
Serpentico beats Vary Morales.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Blake Christian. Blake says he has been setting the wrestling world on fire. He says he may be on fire, but his sight is clear, and while Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh, he hopes that Sanjay will take their history into account and leave his match with Jay Lethal one-on-one, but if not, he will show all three of them why he is all heart.
Kris Statlander beats Ava Everett.
The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and Cezar Bononi) with a r. After the match JD Drake and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth show up and attack Reynolds alongside Avalon and Bononi, but all four men retreat when Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance run into the ring.
We hear from Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. Jay Lethal says that they have been hearing nothing but rumors and that rumor is that Blake Chrisian is setting the wrestling world on fire, and that Blake Christian can only beat him in his dreams. Sonjay Singh talks about Satnam Singh's debut win before stating that he has a succession plan coming into commission that will make Satnam Singh the future of India. He then says that if Blake Christian is all heart, then the three of them will take his heart and stomp on it.
Brock Anderson and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Larry Lazard, Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas.
Diamante beats Devlyn Macabre with a crossface.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats JDX in a Pure Rules Match. After the match, Tony Schiavone intervews Nese and "Smart" Mark Sterling. Sterling mentions that this match was Nese's first Pure Rules match and that he is not only a natural, but also undefeated under his clientele while he himself is undefeated in singles competition. He then throws out a challenge for next week's Dark and challenges Wheeler Yuta to a Ring of Honor Pure Rules Championship match, asking him if he has the guts to put the title on the line against Nese the night before Blood and Guts.
Backstage, Lexi Nari interviews Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez. Serena admits they are a very unlikely pairing, but Mercedes Martinez is one of the best in the world, and while she respects her and the ROH World Women's Championship, she is a lone wolf. She says that while she is tagging with one of the best, Mercedes should keep her eyes and ears open, as she could learn a thing or two. Mercedes Martinez says she is the one on top right now, and despite her respect for her and willingness to tag with her, she warns Serena not to cross her.
Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez beat Yaide and Anna Diaz by double submission.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Wheeler Yuta. Yuta says "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese think he is scared, but he is untouchable under Pure Rules. Wheeler Yuta says he will take their challenge and beat them before focusing his energy on The Jericho Appreciation Society at Blood and Guts.
Jay Lethal beats Blake Christian.
Serpentico beats Vary Morales.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Blake Christian. Blake says he has been setting the wrestling world on fire. He says he may be on fire, but his sight is clear, and while Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh, he hopes that Sanjay will take their history into account and leave his match with Jay Lethal one-on-one, but if not, he will show all three of them why he is all heart.
Kris Statlander beats Ava Everett.
The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and Cezar Bononi) with a r. After the match JD Drake and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth show up and attack Reynolds alongside Avalon and Bononi, but all four men retreat when Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance run into the ring.
We hear from Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. Jay Lethal says that they have been hearing nothing but rumors and that rumor is that Blake Chrisian is setting the wrestling world on fire, and that Blake Christian can only beat him in his dreams. Sonjay Singh talks about Satnam Singh's debut win before stating that he has a succession plan coming into commission that will make Satnam Singh the future of India. He then says that if Blake Christian is all heart, then the three of them will take his heart and stomp on it.
Brock Anderson and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Larry Lazard, Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas.
Diamante beats Devlyn Macabre with a crossface.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats JDX in a Pure Rules Match. After the match, Tony Schiavone intervews Nese and "Smart" Mark Sterling. Sterling mentions that this match was Nese's first Pure Rules match and that he is not only a natural, but also undefeated under his clientele while he himself is undefeated in singles competition. He then throws out a challenge for next week's Dark and challenges Wheeler Yuta to a Ring of Honor Pure Rules Championship match, asking him if he has the guts to put the title on the line against Nese the night before Blood and Guts.
Backstage, Lexi Nari interviews Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez. Serena admits they are a very unlikely pairing, but Mercedes Martinez is one of the best in the world, and while she respects her and the ROH World Women's Championship, she is a lone wolf. She says that while she is tagging with one of the best, Mercedes should keep her eyes and ears open, as she could learn a thing or two. Mercedes Martinez says she is the one on top right now, and despite her respect for her and willingness to tag with her, she warns Serena not to cross her.
Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez beat Yaide and Anna Diaz by double submission.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Wheeler Yuta. Yuta says "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese think he is scared, but he is untouchable under Pure Rules. Wheeler Yuta says he will take their challenge and beat them before focusing his energy on The Jericho Appreciation Society at Blood and Guts.
Jay Lethal beats Blake Christian.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 21, 2021
It's time for The VIP Lounge. MVP, Bobby Lashley and their entourage enter the ring. MVP gives Lashley the opportunity to say a few words, and Lashley says that he and Drew McIntyre went through hell and that McIntyre almost took him to the limits, then says that McIntyre's best was still not enough. MVP and Lashley celebrate the fact that McIntyre can never challenge Lashley for the WWE Championship again, then MVP proposes a toast to Lashley just before The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up with a serving cart with toast on it. The New Day then throw toast into the ring, and MVP says that Kofi and Xavier's clownery is why they were not even on late night's show and that they will continue to cosplay and play video games as he and Lashley enjoy the finer things in life. Kofi says that it is well-documented that he surrounds himself with people trusts rather than users who will chew one up and spit one out when the world runs dry, and asks Lashley if he thinks MVP and his entourage will hang around when he beats him for the WWE title. Lashley says that will never happen and that he will never lose to someone like Kofi or Woods, whom he says are much below his level, but Kofi reminds Lashley that he had already beaten him once before. Kofi then mentions that Lashley has no opponent for Money In The Bank and challenges him for the WWE Championship. MVP is reluctant, but Lashley accepts, saying that Drew McIntyre helped Kofi Kingston win. Lashley then proposes that to keep their match at Money In The Bank one-on-one by facing Woods tonight, underestimating and mocking Woods as he does. Woods reminds Lashley of his accomplishments while in WWE, and tells Lashley to keep underestimating him. Woods accepts the match, then looks up and says that their match will be a Hell In A Cell Match. The Cell is then seen above the ring. Lashley once again accepts the match, then MVP also accepts.
In footage from earlier today, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos run into The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), and Styles says that they are nothing. After Ivar reminds them that they beat them, Styles says that he will qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match before beating "two stinky barbarians." Erik reminds Styles that they beat him and Omos once and that they "these two stinky barbarians" will beat him again. Styles slaps the turkey leg out of Ivar's hand, and Erik has to hold Ivar back.
Ricochet beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Omos and send him crashing through the barricade.
Backstage, Randy Orton is met by Matt Riddle with "RK-Bro" merchandise and says that if he wins the Money In The Bank briefcase, he will use it to hide his stash of Burger King Whoppers. Backstage, Randy Orton is met by Matt Riddle with "RK-Bro" merchandise and says that if he wins the Money In The Bank briefcase, he will use it to hide his stash of Burger King Whoppers. As Riddle talks about his fear of the Burger King, Orton asks him what he wants. Riddle says he wants pointers on the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Orton tells Riddle to stay out of his way, but Riddle says they will have to face each other for the MITB contract.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Eva Marie and Piper Niven. Eva Marie says it has been five years since she has been in a WWE ring and everything had to be perfect, then mentions her manicure before saying she caught a cold. She then says that instead of throwing in the towel, she says that she had her protege take her place. Her protege then introduces herself as "Doudrop" at Eva Marie's insistence when she is about to say "Piper Niven."
Asuka and Naomi beat Eva Marie and Doudrop and qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match when Eva Marie tags herself in and Doudrop refuses to help her out.
WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are in the ring, and they ask Rhea Ripley to come to the ring, which Rhea Ripley does. Pearce says that what Rhea Ripley did in last night's match was "completely unacceptable," saying that the disqualification rule was not meant to be abused. Ripley says that Charlotte Flair would have done the same thing, then Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte says she is proud of Rhea, for she was kicking Rhea's ass and Rhea proved that she is smarter and more clever than she thought she was, and proved she was a strategic competitor like her. Charlotte then says she will destroy Rhea Ripley, and Sonya says that if this is Charlotte's way of asking for a rematch, there will be on at Money In The Bank.
In footage from earlier today, Megan Morant interviews Natalya and Tamina in the middle of a photo shoot when Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke are training in the ring. Once again, both teams brawl, but Mandy and Dana quickly overpower them.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
John Morrison beats Randy Orton and qualifies for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Orton is distracted by Matt Riddle chasing after The Miz on his scooter.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia says that what happened last night won't happen again tonight, and Baszler says that nobody scares her and nobody will keep her from qualifying for Money In The Bank tonight. Nia Jax then admits that there is something different about Alexa Bliss.
We hear from Nikki Cross, who says that she feels a spark inside of her that makes her feel like she can win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and now has the means of expressing that spark. She says that she will not be alone, because tonight, she represents everyone, no matter their shortcomings, and that her superhero costume embodies the spirit inside everyone.
Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Alexa hypnotizes Reginald into nearly slapping Nia Jax, allowing Nikki Cross to drop kick Nia Jax before winning with a La Magistral Cradle on Shayna.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville meet with Drew McIntyre, who admits that while he went through a war last night, and while he is hurting more mentally than physically, he will never surrender. He says that if he is in hell, then he might as well keep going. Pearce and Sonya wish him good luck tonight.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by several Superstars who want to know why they are not qualifying for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Sheamus says he should be automatically in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match by being United States Champion, but changes his tune when Adam Pearce says that his nose is fine and ready to defend the title. Jinder Mahal then proposes being considered as an alternate should something happen to one of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match's participants.
Matt Riddle beats Drew McIntyre with a Victory Roll. During the match, Randy Orton shows up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, Jaxson Ryker is met by Mansoor, who second guesses asking for advice when he sees him with a leather strap. Ryker then says to never let your enemy escape, as the ones closest to you can be wolves in sheep's clothing. He then mentions that he will be in a strap match against Elias next week, and says that with Elias being about the music, he says that the only music he will hear is the strap hitting his back. Mansoor then meets Mustafa Ali, who says he is asking the wrong questions to the wrong people, then says that the opportunity to qualify for Money In The Bank was stolen from people like them and that if he cannot climb the ladder to success, then he must build his own ladder.
Bobby Lashley beats Xavier Woods in a Hell In A Cell Match with the Hurt Lock. After the match, Lashley attacks Woods, and MVP locks himself inside the cell to keep Kofi Kingston out while Lashley puts Woods in the Hurt Lock again.
Raw Talk: Nikki Cross explains her new look.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
In footage from earlier today, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos run into The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), and Styles says that they are nothing. After Ivar reminds them that they beat them, Styles says that he will qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match before beating "two stinky barbarians." Erik reminds Styles that they beat him and Omos once and that they "these two stinky barbarians" will beat him again. Styles slaps the turkey leg out of Ivar's hand, and Erik has to hold Ivar back.
Ricochet beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Omos and send him crashing through the barricade.
Backstage, Randy Orton is met by Matt Riddle with "RK-Bro" merchandise and says that if he wins the Money In The Bank briefcase, he will use it to hide his stash of Burger King Whoppers. Backstage, Randy Orton is met by Matt Riddle with "RK-Bro" merchandise and says that if he wins the Money In The Bank briefcase, he will use it to hide his stash of Burger King Whoppers. As Riddle talks about his fear of the Burger King, Orton asks him what he wants. Riddle says he wants pointers on the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Orton tells Riddle to stay out of his way, but Riddle says they will have to face each other for the MITB contract.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Eva Marie and Piper Niven. Eva Marie says it has been five years since she has been in a WWE ring and everything had to be perfect, then mentions her manicure before saying she caught a cold. She then says that instead of throwing in the towel, she says that she had her protege take her place. Her protege then introduces herself as "Doudrop" at Eva Marie's insistence when she is about to say "Piper Niven."
Asuka and Naomi beat Eva Marie and Doudrop and qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match when Eva Marie tags herself in and Doudrop refuses to help her out.
WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are in the ring, and they ask Rhea Ripley to come to the ring, which Rhea Ripley does. Pearce says that what Rhea Ripley did in last night's match was "completely unacceptable," saying that the disqualification rule was not meant to be abused. Ripley says that Charlotte Flair would have done the same thing, then Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte says she is proud of Rhea, for she was kicking Rhea's ass and Rhea proved that she is smarter and more clever than she thought she was, and proved she was a strategic competitor like her. Charlotte then says she will destroy Rhea Ripley, and Sonya says that if this is Charlotte's way of asking for a rematch, there will be on at Money In The Bank.
In footage from earlier today, Megan Morant interviews Natalya and Tamina in the middle of a photo shoot when Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke are training in the ring. Once again, both teams brawl, but Mandy and Dana quickly overpower them.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
John Morrison beats Randy Orton and qualifies for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Orton is distracted by Matt Riddle chasing after The Miz on his scooter.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia says that what happened last night won't happen again tonight, and Baszler says that nobody scares her and nobody will keep her from qualifying for Money In The Bank tonight. Nia Jax then admits that there is something different about Alexa Bliss.
We hear from Nikki Cross, who says that she feels a spark inside of her that makes her feel like she can win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and now has the means of expressing that spark. She says that she will not be alone, because tonight, she represents everyone, no matter their shortcomings, and that her superhero costume embodies the spirit inside everyone.
Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Alexa hypnotizes Reginald into nearly slapping Nia Jax, allowing Nikki Cross to drop kick Nia Jax before winning with a La Magistral Cradle on Shayna.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville meet with Drew McIntyre, who admits that while he went through a war last night, and while he is hurting more mentally than physically, he will never surrender. He says that if he is in hell, then he might as well keep going. Pearce and Sonya wish him good luck tonight.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by several Superstars who want to know why they are not qualifying for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Sheamus says he should be automatically in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match by being United States Champion, but changes his tune when Adam Pearce says that his nose is fine and ready to defend the title. Jinder Mahal then proposes being considered as an alternate should something happen to one of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match's participants.
Matt Riddle beats Drew McIntyre with a Victory Roll. During the match, Randy Orton shows up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, Jaxson Ryker is met by Mansoor, who second guesses asking for advice when he sees him with a leather strap. Ryker then says to never let your enemy escape, as the ones closest to you can be wolves in sheep's clothing. He then mentions that he will be in a strap match against Elias next week, and says that with Elias being about the music, he says that the only music he will hear is the strap hitting his back. Mansoor then meets Mustafa Ali, who says he is asking the wrong questions to the wrong people, then says that the opportunity to qualify for Money In The Bank was stolen from people like them and that if he cannot climb the ladder to success, then he must build his own ladder.
Bobby Lashley beats Xavier Woods in a Hell In A Cell Match with the Hurt Lock. After the match, Lashley attacks Woods, and MVP locks himself inside the cell to keep Kofi Kingston out while Lashley puts Woods in the Hurt Lock again.
Raw Talk: Nikki Cross explains her new look.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for June 21, 2021
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Matt Sydal, who says that he and his brother Mike Sydal stand up for each other, and while they are cool and calm, they have claws and he can see through TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) and Matt Hardy.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Royce Isaacs and Jorel Nelson with the Reverse Figure Four from Harwood to Nelson.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Delmi Exo.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Baron Black and Tamilian Vineesh. (Before the match, Caster raps that Baron Black dares not attack The Acclaimed, which leads to Baron Black getting hit with the boombox in Bowens' hand. Afterwards, Bowens punches out Vineesh.)
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Bums R Us (Milo and Raymond Beasley).
Kris Statlander beats Renee Michelle.
We hear from Taz and Powerhouse Hobbs. Taz introduces "Hangman" Adam Page to his fate in Hobbs, then Hobbs tells Page to put down the whiskey and ask himself if he can kick his ass before telling him to saddle up, jump on his horse and leave the Ponderosa so he can beat the hell out of him.
Matt Hardy beats Jora Johl (who has wrestled his first two AEW matches as "Robo"). After the match, Matt tells Jora that he showed him that he has true potential and knows that he has come from India to chase the American dream, then mentions that he knows that if Jora does not become a success story, his papers are going to expire very soon and he will have to leave the United States. He then says that a wealthy, powerful man like himself can correct those issues and help him stay here to chase his dream of becoming a success in AEW, but warns him that it will cost him more than a small fee. Matt Hardy states that since Jora Johl is starting from the very bottom, he hopes that Jora is good at sweeping the floor, ironing clothes, shining shoes and taking care of the Hardy Family Office's menial work. He then says he can make Jora a king, then tells him that he will be in touch.
The Pinnacle (Shawn Spears and Wardlow) beat Ryzin and Kal Herro by referee stoppage after Wardlow knocks Ryzin out with a knee.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Darien Bengston.
Before the next match, Mark Sterling announces that just minutes ago, he and Jade Cargill signed on with one of the world's most premier news agencies, and that Cargill is now the face of the Black News Channel. Sterling calls Cargill a positive influence his daughter can look up to, as she is a rich athlete with a degree and "doesn't take any beep from anybody." He then says that they are still taking offers from anyone who wants to be part of "Team Jade."
Jade Cargill quickly beats Robyn Renegade.
We hear from Jora Johl, who says that wrestling his hero Matt Hardy was a dream come true for someone who grew up in a small town in Punjab, India. He then says that Matt Hardy is not the same hero he used to look up to, and mentions Matt Hardy's post-match offer. He says that the offer is tempting, but he does not know if he should do it. Jora Johl says he will consider the offer, however.
Penta el Zero Miedo and Eddie Kingston beat Vary Morales and Fuego del Sol.
Jungle Boy beats Cezar Bononi after Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt stop the rest of The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, JD Drake) from interfering.
Matt Sydal beats Jack Evans.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Royce Isaacs and Jorel Nelson with the Reverse Figure Four from Harwood to Nelson.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Delmi Exo.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Baron Black and Tamilian Vineesh. (Before the match, Caster raps that Baron Black dares not attack The Acclaimed, which leads to Baron Black getting hit with the boombox in Bowens' hand. Afterwards, Bowens punches out Vineesh.)
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Bums R Us (Milo and Raymond Beasley).
Kris Statlander beats Renee Michelle.
We hear from Taz and Powerhouse Hobbs. Taz introduces "Hangman" Adam Page to his fate in Hobbs, then Hobbs tells Page to put down the whiskey and ask himself if he can kick his ass before telling him to saddle up, jump on his horse and leave the Ponderosa so he can beat the hell out of him.
Matt Hardy beats Jora Johl (who has wrestled his first two AEW matches as "Robo"). After the match, Matt tells Jora that he showed him that he has true potential and knows that he has come from India to chase the American dream, then mentions that he knows that if Jora does not become a success story, his papers are going to expire very soon and he will have to leave the United States. He then says that a wealthy, powerful man like himself can correct those issues and help him stay here to chase his dream of becoming a success in AEW, but warns him that it will cost him more than a small fee. Matt Hardy states that since Jora Johl is starting from the very bottom, he hopes that Jora is good at sweeping the floor, ironing clothes, shining shoes and taking care of the Hardy Family Office's menial work. He then says he can make Jora a king, then tells him that he will be in touch.
The Pinnacle (Shawn Spears and Wardlow) beat Ryzin and Kal Herro by referee stoppage after Wardlow knocks Ryzin out with a knee.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Darien Bengston.
Before the next match, Mark Sterling announces that just minutes ago, he and Jade Cargill signed on with one of the world's most premier news agencies, and that Cargill is now the face of the Black News Channel. Sterling calls Cargill a positive influence his daughter can look up to, as she is a rich athlete with a degree and "doesn't take any beep from anybody." He then says that they are still taking offers from anyone who wants to be part of "Team Jade."
Jade Cargill quickly beats Robyn Renegade.
We hear from Jora Johl, who says that wrestling his hero Matt Hardy was a dream come true for someone who grew up in a small town in Punjab, India. He then says that Matt Hardy is not the same hero he used to look up to, and mentions Matt Hardy's post-match offer. He says that the offer is tempting, but he does not know if he should do it. Jora Johl says he will consider the offer, however.
Penta el Zero Miedo and Eddie Kingston beat Vary Morales and Fuego del Sol.
Jungle Boy beats Cezar Bononi after Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt stop the rest of The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, JD Drake) from interfering.
Matt Sydal beats Jack Evans.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 21, 2019
Tessa Blanchard beats Jake Crist. After the match, Sami Callihan shows up with Dave Crist and Madman Fulton, and Blanchard gets out of there as Sami chews Jake out. Tessa dares Sami Callihan to take her on. Eddie Edwards then shows up, and the next match is underway.
Madman Fulton beats Eddie Edwards. During the match, Killer Kross shows up on the video screen. Killer Kross tells Eddie that he has The Sandman held hostage with a bag over his head, and he pours water over The Sandman's covered head in an attempt to get Eddie to come to the rescue. This distraction gives Fulton the win.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards tells Eddie Edwards he is falling for a trap, but Eddie is determined to save The Sandman.
Moose beats Tommy Dreamer after kicking Dreamer's steel chair into his face after using the referee as a human shield. Moose then hits No Jackhammer Needed for the win. After the match, Moose continues to attack Dreamer. He is about to go for a Van Terminator on Moose when Rob Van Dam shows up to run Moose out of the ring.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie and John E. Bravo come across Rosemary. Taya tells Rosemary to deal with "her goblin friends," and Rosemary reminds her that she used to be a thunder goddess and that now she has to come grovelling to her. Rosemary wants something in return for "exterminating some little flea goblins," and tells her "Our people will call your people" when Taya insists she helps her out.
Backstage, Johnny Impact says only he does his own pose as John E. Bravo bosses Melissa Santos around, and says Michael Elgin made a big mistake by attacking him last week. He says he will get some big payback on Big Mike and it will be him and Rich Swann, and at Slammiversary, he will be leaving as the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Su Yung by disqualification after Havok gets on the apron and hits Taya Valkyrie with a forearm. After the match, Havok, Father James Mitchell and Su Yung surround Taya, and Rosemary shows up before it can worse for Taya. Father James Mitchell tells Rosemary they are not here to incite violence, as this is a time of celebration. He then invites Rosemary, Havok, Su Yung and Rosemary to a Monster's Ball Match at Slammiversary.
Before the next match, Ace Austin thanks the fans for the warm welcome, then calls himself the only person on Impact Wrestling who is undefeated and unlike anything the fans have ever seen. He also states that his name has been synonymous with the future of the X Division, then says he is so much more and that he is transcending the division until all of Impact is "The Ace Division." He says this will start by winning the X Division Championship, and he dares someone to stop him. His challenge is answered by none other than former WWE Superstar TJP.
TJP beats Ace Austin, ending Ace Austin's undefeated streak.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards looks for Killer Kross and The Sandman.
At The Rascalz' (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) treehouse, The Rascalz are disappointed about coming up short against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) when Konnan shows up. Konnan says that The Rascalz remind him of LAX, but says that The Rascalz lack the respect that LAX has. He tells them to "go out and get that work" if they want their tag team title shot, and that their match will be a "Dallas massacre" instead of a five-star match. Konnan then asks who has "the good stuff."
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan in a Mask vs. Hair Match at Slammiversary 2018.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards finds out that the kidnapped man is not really The Sandman, and is nearly attacked by Killer Kross. Alisha Edwards stops Eddie as he beats up Kross, but a bloodied Kross wants more. Alisha cannot believe what is happening, and backs away before Eddie violently stomps at Kross.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that Tessa Blanchard wants to be looked at as an equal and that he will give her than chance in a one-on-one match at Slammiversary, assuming she accepts the challenge. He says that he will beat her to a bloody pulp just like Pentagon Jr. and "The Machine" Brian Cage.
Next week: a medical update from "The Machine" Brian Cage!
Rich Swann beats Johnny Impact and Michael Elgin in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Elgin confronts Swann, but Swann lays him out. Impact gets back up, but Swann drops him, too. John E. Bravo then shows up and attacks Swann with the Ultimate X before Impact chokes Swann with it. Impact and Elgin are about to attack Swann when "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and makes quick work of Bravo and Impact before having a staredown with Elgin. Elgin tries to fight Cage, but Cage clotheslines him and hits him with a massive powerbomb.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 21, 2019
Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.
Sarah Logan vs. Dana Brooke ends in a no contest when Dana Brooke busts her head open after Logan whips her into the ring post.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Sarah Logan vs. Dana Brooke ends in a no contest when Dana Brooke busts her head open after Logan whips her into the ring post.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 21, 2018
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) to become the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs says "The Machine" Brian Cage walks around like he owns the place and that he can do what he wants without consequence. Jimmy says he is the one who always gets what he wants, and what he wanted is to prove that Cage is beatable. Now he wants to show the world that Brian Cage is no match for Kongo Kong.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Fallah Bahh and KM.
KM shows up. He says he tried to take Fallah Bahh underneath his wing, and when he is here, ratings go up. He says that he is bigger than Impact Wrestling, and that the company should be renamed "KM-Pact Wrestling," as it is all about him and he was trying to make it about him, too. He calls out Fallah Bahh so that he can face him, and Bahh shows up. Fahh pulls out a note from his trunks, then says goodbye to KM and struts away. KM reads the note, which tells him that he is a bully, that he needs to grow up, and that instead of facing him, he will be facing a wrestler on stand-by. KM accepts the challenge, assuming that he is facing "The Stand-By Wrestler" Richard Justice. Instead, he gets Scott Steiner.
Scott Steiner beats KM with the Steiner Recliner.
We see footage of the Slammiversary XVI press conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During the press conference, Austin Aries announces that he is merging the Impact Grand Championship into the Impact Wrestling World Championship.
It is announced that Impact Wrestling will soon be appearing on 52MX in Mexico starting in July, with details to come on Impact Wrestling's website.
In Boston, Massachusetts, Eddie Edwards tries to return home only to find out he is locked out. He breaks into the home only to find out that the place is empty and barren and that his wife Alisha Edwards is nowhere to be seen. When he looks into a mirror, he sees Sami Callihan looking at him with his thumb pointed downward. He breaks the mirror, blaming Sami Callihan for everything he has lost.
We see camera footage from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan). Callihan says he is sick and tired of people sticking their noses into their business. He says that they had El Hijo del Fantasma where they had him until Pentagon Jr. showed up, and that they are going to make an example out of him. Tonight, the Crist brothers go to war against El Hijo del Fantasma and Pentagon Jr., and that Pentagon Jr. and El Hijo del Fantasma will get their asses kicked.
Madison Rayne beats Taya Valkyrie. After the match, Madison says it always exciting to come back home to Impact Wrestling, and admits that this has been quite a return as she did not intend to be an in-ring competitor. However, everything happens for a reason, and reasons are meant to be capitalized upon, and in the last couple of weeks, she has been creating career moments by beating some of the toughest women she has ever stepped into an Impact ring with. She then says that management has promised her that if she could defeat Taya, they would give her one more opportunity to make a moment for herself. She says she will take that moment not just for herself, but for her daughter at home as well as the fans who have supported her over the years. At Slammiversary XVI, she will beat Su Yung and become a six-time Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion. Suddenly, Su Yung makes her presence known when the lights go out and a picture of the moon is on the TitanTron, with Su Yung's laughter heard throughout the arena.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse Santana and Ortiz celebrate their tag team title victory with King and Diamante. All of a sudden, Konnan returns, and tells King that they need to talk. King tells Konnan that all five boroughs in New York City have been looking into who took Konnan out of action, and that Homicide is in Brooklyn will call him when he finds anything out. Konnan thinks that King may have something to do with the attack on him, and tells him that his ambitions sometimes overrides his intelligence. Konnan says that if he finds out he has something to do with the attack on him, he will find him unless he somehow jumps off the Earth's gravitational axis and leaps into a black hole.
We find out that the mystery attacker is known as Killer Kross (who has also been known as Kevin Kross). Kross says that fear is a funny thing, as it is meant for the art of survival. Somewhere in society, however, fear became something to be embarrassed about, and that there is a difference between being courageous and being intelligent. Kross says he has a body of work to show, and that the big question that everyone is asking was "Why?" He says that the answer is simply "Why not?" and that there is no continuity in the universe; only mayhem. He encourages everyone to exercise a little fear within the circumstance, as he wants to turn the wrestling industry upside down and divebomb it on its head to see where the pieces fall, for he is the new beginning.
Coming soon: The Desi Hit Squad!
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Sonjay Dutt vs. Low Ki for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship in Mumbai, India.
El Hijo del Fantasma and Pentagon Jr. beat oVe (Dave and Jake Crist). After the match, Sami Callihan attacks Pentagon Jr., and takes out Eli Hijo del Fantasma before planning to do the same to Pentagon Jr. Pentagon Jr. fighs back, kicking Sami Callihan in the groin. He is about to break Jake Crist's arm when Callihan hits him with his baseball bat and chokes him with him. He then hits Pentagon Jr. in the site of the head before tearing at the mask of Pentagon Jr. All of a sudden, El Hijo del Fantasma is back up, and he rushes into the ring with a steel chair in his hands, forcing oVe and Sami Callihan to retreat.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for June 21, 2017
Fenix meets with ring announcer Melissa Santos in a parking lot. He tells her he will win the Cueto Cup for her. Meanwhile, Marty "The Moth" Martinez is seen watching Fenix and Melissa Santos from afar, and it appears that the sight of them together has made him so mad that he butts his head through a small window pane.
Cage beats Vinny Massaro to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament after Vinny tries to use his gauntlet mid-match. After the match, Cage puts the gauntlet on and busts Vinny open with a couple of punches to the forehead before choke slamming him from the apron to the outside.
We see narrated footage of Rey Mysterio Jr. training in Boyle Heights. He says the man makes the mask, not the other way around, and that he has nothing to hide behind the mask and that he is not afraid of a fight.
Meanwhile, we see narrated footage of Johnny Mundo taking shots from a kendo stick as well as training with one while Taya captures it all on a camcorder. He says he was always the best, and that he will always has doubters. While Rey Mysterio Jr. is universally known, Mundo says he will go down like the rest and he will be known as the best.
Marty "the Moth" Martinez beats Saltador to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament.
Mascarita Sagrada is working out in the locker room when he is met by Paul London and Mala Suerte. Thinking Mascarita Sagrada is "the great rabbit king," London and Mala Suerte want him to lead The White Rabbit Clan to Valhalla and want to serve him. Mascarita Sagrada walks away, but Paul London tells Mala Suerte that he is "divinity personified."
Marty "The Moth" Martinez looks at his shrine to Melissa Santos, and pulls another picture of her out of his trunks. It becomes obvious that Marty is obsessed with her as he puts the picture of her on the wall, saying he could never be mad at her. He then opens a box, and inside is a hand mirror. As Marty smells the hand mirror, which contains some strands of Melissa's hair, He then sees Mariposa's face in the mirror, and before Marty turns around, she asks him if he remembers what her father taught them: "family first." Marty says he remembers. Mariposa says his lust for Santos has made him weak, and when she beats Fenix, it will be the both of them in the next round, and she will hurt him. Marty then asks if she remembers when he used to play. Mariposa slaps Marty, who smiles in response. Marty then takes the picture and says "Don't worry. I'll just have to make you part of the family, too."
Pindar beats Mascarita Sagrada to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament.
Fenix beats Mariposa to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament. After the match, Marty "The Moth" Martinez charges the ring and attacks Fenix, and ring announcer Melissa Santos shows concern and yells at Marty to stop. Fenix knocks Marty out of the ring, and when Mariposa rushes at Fenix, he sends her over the top rope before getting both of them with a suicide drive. Melissa is relieved.
Cage beats Vinny Massaro to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament after Vinny tries to use his gauntlet mid-match. After the match, Cage puts the gauntlet on and busts Vinny open with a couple of punches to the forehead before choke slamming him from the apron to the outside.
We see narrated footage of Rey Mysterio Jr. training in Boyle Heights. He says the man makes the mask, not the other way around, and that he has nothing to hide behind the mask and that he is not afraid of a fight.
Meanwhile, we see narrated footage of Johnny Mundo taking shots from a kendo stick as well as training with one while Taya captures it all on a camcorder. He says he was always the best, and that he will always has doubters. While Rey Mysterio Jr. is universally known, Mundo says he will go down like the rest and he will be known as the best.
Marty "the Moth" Martinez beats Saltador to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament.
Mascarita Sagrada is working out in the locker room when he is met by Paul London and Mala Suerte. Thinking Mascarita Sagrada is "the great rabbit king," London and Mala Suerte want him to lead The White Rabbit Clan to Valhalla and want to serve him. Mascarita Sagrada walks away, but Paul London tells Mala Suerte that he is "divinity personified."
Marty "The Moth" Martinez looks at his shrine to Melissa Santos, and pulls another picture of her out of his trunks. It becomes obvious that Marty is obsessed with her as he puts the picture of her on the wall, saying he could never be mad at her. He then opens a box, and inside is a hand mirror. As Marty smells the hand mirror, which contains some strands of Melissa's hair, He then sees Mariposa's face in the mirror, and before Marty turns around, she asks him if he remembers what her father taught them: "family first." Marty says he remembers. Mariposa says his lust for Santos has made him weak, and when she beats Fenix, it will be the both of them in the next round, and she will hurt him. Marty then asks if she remembers when he used to play. Mariposa slaps Marty, who smiles in response. Marty then takes the picture and says "Don't worry. I'll just have to make you part of the family, too."
Pindar beats Mascarita Sagrada to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament.
Fenix beats Mariposa to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup Tournament. After the match, Marty "The Moth" Martinez charges the ring and attacks Fenix, and ring announcer Melissa Santos shows concern and yells at Marty to stop. Fenix knocks Marty out of the ring, and when Mariposa rushes at Fenix, he sends her over the top rope before getting both of them with a suicide drive. Melissa is relieved.
Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 21, 2017
Ember Moon beats Peyton Royce in her first match since returning from a left shoulder injury.
Hideo Itami tells Kassius Ohno that he has not had the same success in NXT that he had in Japan, and says he has let that get to him. He apologizes to Ohno. Ohno says he has been there, too, but he refuses to give up. He starts getting back up tonight against Aleister Black.
We will see exclusive footage of Bobby Roode and Roderick Strong later tonight.
SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) beat The Ealy Brothers (Gabriel and Uriel Ealy).
Next week: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross in a Last Woman Standing Match!
We see a vignette for Sonya Deville, who is coming up next.
Sonya Deville beats Rachel Evers with the double wristlock.
We see some footage from earlier today where Bobby Roode is in a photo shoot. Roderick Strong and family show up, and Bobby Roode tells Roderick Strong's wife to let him know if she feels like being with a real man. Strong rushes up to Roode and immediately fights him, and this starts a brawl that is quickly quelled.
In two weeks: Roderick Strong vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship!
Aleister Black beats Kassius Ohno by stopping the Rolling Elbow cold with Black Mass.
Hideo Itami tells Kassius Ohno that he has not had the same success in NXT that he had in Japan, and says he has let that get to him. He apologizes to Ohno. Ohno says he has been there, too, but he refuses to give up. He starts getting back up tonight against Aleister Black.
We will see exclusive footage of Bobby Roode and Roderick Strong later tonight.
SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) beat The Ealy Brothers (Gabriel and Uriel Ealy).
Next week: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross in a Last Woman Standing Match!
We see a vignette for Sonya Deville, who is coming up next.
Sonya Deville beats Rachel Evers with the double wristlock.
We see some footage from earlier today where Bobby Roode is in a photo shoot. Roderick Strong and family show up, and Bobby Roode tells Roderick Strong's wife to let him know if she feels like being with a real man. Strong rushes up to Roode and immediately fights him, and this starts a brawl that is quickly quelled.
In two weeks: Roderick Strong vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship!
Aleister Black beats Kassius Ohno by stopping the Rolling Elbow cold with Black Mass.
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