Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 26, 2026

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring to start tonight's show. Trick says that he had to miss SmackDown last week because he went to Jamaica and got married, stating that Lil Yachty, Lash Legend and his whole family were there. He then shows off his wedding ring. (This is in fact, real, as he and Lash Legend got married last week.) He then mentions that Ricky Saints is the next person he will defend the United States Championship, then says that he will beat Saints' ass and head to SummerSlam as champion. Saints shows up and says that Trick is not good at making life decisions, then warns Saints that he has smacked him once and he will smack him again now that he has interrupted him.Saints states that Trick's hype train will be coming to an end, but Trick says that Saints should be concerned about what he will do when he kicks his teeth down the back of his throat. Saints also asks if Lil Yachty comes with the United States Championship when he wins it before punching Lil Yachty and running out of the ring. When Trick helps Lil Yachty up, Saints runs back in and attacks Trick.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that Charlotte Flair is feeling the emotional and physical pain after what Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab did to her, and says that she will get revenge even if she has to team up with Tiffany Stratton, who says that she only cares about beating Cargill. Alexa knows Tiffany and Charlotte have history, but she wants to return the favor. Tiffany says they will get through tonight, then says Charlotte and Alexa can do whatever they want as long as they leave her out of it.

B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim beat Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton when Tiffany Stratton goes for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever only for Jade Cargill to show up and trip her off the top rope. After the match, Chelsea Green shows up as Cargill, Michin and B-Fab are about to attack Tiffany, who actually appreciates the favor. Tiffany, Chelsea and Alexa stand tall in the ring.

Backstage, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga meet with Solo Sikoa. Tama says they are tired of getting dragged into Solo's war with The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), then also bring up Solo costing them tag team gold and Solo helping LA Knight. Talla says they have received word from "the elders," and that they are out. Solo says they cannot leave, but Tama says "We just did" before he and Talla leave. Solo says that nobody leaves him before the show cuts to a commercial break.

Backstage, Jade Cargill demands a match with Chelsea Green tonight from General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis says he will make it happen.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Nathan Frazer.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Damian Priest and R-Truth. R-Truth is focused on getting the old Judgment Day back together, and Priest says that they want to face more tag teams. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up, surprised that Truth and Priest are still champions, and challenge them to a title vs. title match. R-Truth does a Razor Ramon/Scott Hall impression before Priest accepts their challenge.

Backstage, LA Knight shows up and Jackie Redmond interviews him. Knight says he is heading down to the ring to get some answers.

We see a video package for "Main Event" Jey Uso vs. Gunther in the King of the Ring Tournament finals.

LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight talks about what happened on Raw and how Jimmy Uso saw himself looking at the lights, then says that Jimmy got what he deserved even though he respected him before addressing the unexpected assist from Solo Sikoa. When Knight calls out Solo, Solo shows up and heads to the ring. Knight says that every time Solo heads to the ring, they always fight because he attacks or distracts him, but Solo says he is not here for a fight. Solo says that everybody in his family has left him, and Knight says that while he gets it, he does not feel sorry for him, and says that this will lead to Solo returning to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu). Knight then wants to know why Solo did what he did, and Solo says he hates The Bloodline and hates being part of the group, and finishing them is the only way he will feel better. He then says that the only thing they have in common is that they do not like The Bloodline. Knight says Solo should hate Roman Reigns, much less The Bloodline, for what he did to him, and says the rest of The Bloodline should hate him, yet they went right back into the fold.At the same time, Knight says the has no reason to trust Solo and that nothing will be different, but Solo says it is different because he has no family and he has nothing to lose. He says it is just him now, and the enemy of his enemy can be friends. He says they can work together and watch each others' backs to take out The Bloodline, but Knight is not buying it, especially when he has heard "It's just me" before. Knight admits that he hates The Bloodline and has been outnumbered by them, and that he probably needs help, but he does not need Solo Sikoa, saying he lives and dies doing things his way. Knight then says "Thanks, but no thanks" and walks off.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sami Zayn, who says he called last week's WWE Championship match down the middle until he was pushed around. He says nobody gets it except a planking Johnny Gargano near an embarrassed Candice LeRae. He then says good things happen to good people and that he will soon wrestle for the WWE Championship. Sami admits the last few months have not been great and that he has not been himself since he failed to win the WWE Championship and lost, but because he stayed true to himself, the universe has given him an opportunity to redeem himself. He looks to Gargano and realizes he could be WWE Champion.

Paige beats Jacy Jayne with a schoolkid pin after taking out Lainey Reid and countering a roll-up with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, Danhausen continues to experiment on The Miz and Kit Wilson, who now have white streaks in their hair. Matt Cardona shows up and says he has the craving to be Zack Ryder again. All of a sudden, Kit Wilson and The Miz. Danhausen leaves, then Los Garza (Angel and Berto) show up wanting to find Danhausen and get their money, and Cardona has no idea and tells them to find him themselves. They leave, and Danhausen chides Zack Ryder for looking at the body under the sheet.

Backstage, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga run into Finn Balor, who is glad to see them and to see Tama make his own decisions. They mention their history, then Tama says it was a long time ago before mentioning Shinsuke Nakamura was part of his past too, and that everyone saw how that went.

Danahusen comes out with The Miz and Kit Wilson, and they all head to the ring. Danhausen welcomes everyone to "Danhausen TV." When asked about being replaced on his own TV show by Danhausen, Miz says "Awesome!" When asked about Los Garza's (Angel and Berto) recent actions by Danhausen, Kit Wilson says they are toxic. Los Garza run into the ring and attack The Miz and Kit Wilson, then confront Danhausen wanting their money. All of a sudden, Matt Cardona shows up. General Manager Nick Aldis then shows up and makes a tag team match between Los Garza and the team of Cardona and Danhausen, which happens right now.

Matt Cardona and Danhausen beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto) after The Miz and Kit Wilson stop Garza from using a chair and Berto goes up top only to be hit by corner pyro.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Gunther. Gunther says he is the one who needs to be redemption after being screwed out of WWE Champion twice, then says that Saturday will go down very differently.

Zuffa boxer Aaron McKenna is seen in the crowd.

We see a video package for Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals.

Jade Cargill beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Cargill attacks Chelsea, and Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss run to the ring. Cargill retreats, and B-Fab and Michin run into the ring. The brawl ends with Cargill hitting Jaded on Tiffany Stratton.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Solo Sikoa. Royce Keys shows up and tells Solo that "Main Event" Jey Uso is coming for him, then wishes him good luck.

We see a video package for Bron Breakker vs. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in a steel cage match at Night of Champions.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Yachty tells Ricky Saints now has their full attention and has earned himself a tricky situation for his sucker punch. Trick Williams says Ricky Saints did everything to get in the ring with him, and now he is, and that Night of Champions will be "Night of Trick Williams."

Giulia beats Kiana James. After the match, Giulia is suddenly attacked from behind by Blake Monroe.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Before Cody can speak, Sami Zayn shows up and thanks his "ride or die" fans who have supported him since day one, then says that he regrets how he handled last week's WWE Championship match. When asked if this was a mistake by Cody, Sami says this was a mistake and that this is not what he wanted, but Cody has none of this and says that this is exactly what Sami wanted. Cody says that for a guy who claims not to get a break, thinks are looking up for him, and that he finds him exhausting to deal with, then finds him just as annoying as Kevin Owens. Sami tells Cody to keep Owens' name out of his mouth, then says that if were not for him, Gunther would be WWE Champion, and that Cody should be thanking him for that. He also says he will be the reason that Cody is no longer WWE Champion on Saturday. Gunther shows up and says he does not care about what is going on between Cody and Sami and that he only cares about the WWE Championship, and that Sami is right about last night and Cody knows it. He also says that Sami is wrong about leaving Night of Champions as WWE Champion, because he will. He says that as a referee, he caused a lot of damage to him, but as a wrestler, he is "a non-factor," as he has never been WWE Champion and never will be. Gunther then tells Cody to enjoy his last night as "golden boy," for he will be walking out of Night of Champions and into SummerSlam as champion and as King of the Ring, not him. "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and heads to the ring, but Gunther stops the entrance theme reprises. Jey Uso says he will become King of the Ring and pull up on Cody at SummerSlam, and warns Sami that if he gets involved, he will get him, too. He then tells Gunther like he will make him tap out "like a little bitch" like he did at WrestleMania. This starts a brawl. Cody and Jey make quick work of Sami and Gunther, then have a staredown. Suddenly, Oba Femi makes his presence known, and he heads to the ring. Oba stands on the ring apron as Jey superkicks Cody out of the ring, then Gunther gets back in the ring and clotheslines Jey before confronting Oba. Sami then attacks Gunther from behind, then Cody gets back in and hits Sami with Cross Rhodes. Oba then stands before Cody as Cody picks the WWE Championship back up, and both men have a staredown as the show ends.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for June 26, 2026

We look back on Amazing X vs. Alex Shelley vs. Robbie E vs. Shannon Moore in an Ultimate X match to decide a #1 contender for the TNA X-Division Championsip at Destination 2011.

We look back on Frankie Kazarian, Cedric Alexander and Mr. Elegance vs. Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner and KC Navarro in a six-man tag match from last night's show.

Gia Miller intervies Ricky Sosa for Around the Ring. Topics discussed included Sosa's interests outside of wrestling such as piano and soccer, favorite sports teams, and Sosa's skill in other sports.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says it is a sad day to be in Sacramento, California, which he calls "an absolute cesspool," before introducing Heather by Elegance as "a beauty from the angelic realms" and "an angel from Heaven."

Heather by Elegance beats Brittnie Brooks.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 26, 2025

Kairi Sane beats Ivy Nile.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory). During the match, A-Town Down Under are not on the same page.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for June 26, 2025

Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hendry thanks the fans for giving him the greatest life that one could ever have, then addresses losing the TNA World Championship to Trick Williams and the road that he took just to get to TNA in the first place. Hendry says that the fans helped both him and TNA make history and that they did it together, then asks the fans to be there for his redemption like they were there for his ascension. He promises that he will bring the TNA World Championship back to TNA at Slammiversary.

We hear from Killer Kelly, who says that when you get close to someone, you get to know who they really are. She says that she and Masha Slamovich were very close as MK Ultra, and while she watched Masha become Knockouts Champion, she watched her forget who made her that monster. She plans to win the Knockouts World Championship, then tells the rest of the Knockouts division to fight hard in tonight's battle royal, for when she wins the championship, there is no way she will lose it.

Zachary Wentz beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trick Williams. Trick Williams says that Joe Hendry still has heart and is still kicking, but he will kick that heart out of him at Slammiversary. He also says that AJ Francis will kick Mike Santana back to the block in tonight's main event.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that she thrives under pressure and that the challengers keep piling up only to be knocked down. She says that she and Killer Kelly should not waste time and should face off for the Knockouts World Championship next week. Arianna Grace shows up and says she has a challenge for her, but she cannot mention it yet. Masha says "Bring it on."

Ash by Elegance wins a Knockouts Battle Royal to earn a future shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship. At the beginning of the match, The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) and The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) are all eliminated, but Ash goes underneath the bottom rope while everyone else goes over the top. This is not mentioned until after the end of the match, when Ash by Elegance shows up as Tessa Blanchard and Indi Hartwell go at it on the apron only for Ash to show up and eliminate them both to win the match and the title shot. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up, but so does Jacy Jayne.

Backstage, Jake Something says he is back, and he credits Tommy Dreamer for checking on him and being a good mentor. He says he could not let Mance Warner's cheap shot on Dreamer fly, and now he plans to send Warner to the hospital. He also says that he wants the International Championship, and he puts Steve Maclin on notice. Maclin shows up and welcomes Jake back before wishing him good luck with Warner.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Mike Santana is cleared for action tonight following a head injury. KC Navarro is still out with a dislocated knee. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps.

Mustafa Ali beats John Skyler in a Call To Arms Match. After the match, Mustafa Ali grabs a metal folding chair, and when Jason Hotch tells him to put it down, Mustafa throws him into the ring post. When Mustafa brings the chair into the ring, Tasha Steelz throws herself in front of Hotch and Skyler. Before Mustafa can hit Tasha with the chair, Cedric Alexander shows up and confronts Mustafa, who takes Tasha with him. Cedric grabs Tasha by her other hand and pulls her away. Tasha, Hotch and Skyler stand with Cedric, and Mustafa walks away.

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). As Moose says Slammiversary will be just another night for him, Matt Cardona shows up, and Eddie wants a fight with him. Myers is the last to leave after The System walk away.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams). During the match, Eric Young gets ejected for putting his hands on Matt Hardy, and it takes all the referees and all of security to get him removed from ringside. After the match, Jeff Hardy asks Leon Slater to come to the ring, and Matt Hardy says that Slater has put in the work day in and day out and has the opportunity to become a record-breaker and become the youngest X Division Champion in the history of TNA. He says that he and Jeff know that he can and will beat Moose for the title, then Slater says he is coming to Slammiversary to show up and show out, and that he will live forever or die trying. He also says that he is doing this for his mother, his sister the fans who have always been behind him, and The Hardys, then tells Moose to prepare for the hardest fight of his night. Slater then guests on commentary for the next match, which will see Moose in action.

Before the next match, Moose says he needs a warm-up, and has gotten a Triple Threat Match so he can show Leon Slater what he will do to him at Slammiversary.

Moose beats Jake Painter and Shane Sabre in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Moose is about to attack Painter again when Leon Slater confronts him. Moose leaves.

Mike Santana beats AJ Francis in a Street Fight after KC Navarro gets a champagne bottle only for Santana to hit Francis with it and then hit Spin the Block for the win. After the match, Santana has worked to get to where he is today because of the fans, and at Slammiversary, he is not showing up to lose, because he is "the standard of TNA."

Collision Course - Collision recap for June 26, 2025

Tony Schiavone moderates a face-to-face meeting between The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and the team of FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway to start tonight's show. Stokely says that FTR should be challenging for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, but first, they must clear the air about what happened on Collision. He says that he is "flabbergasted" towards The Outrunners' behavior, as both teams used to be friends until The Outrunners "made them out to be enemies." Cash agrees with Stokely, saying he and Dax are both flabbergasted and cannot figure what they did to deserve this after everything they did for The Outrunners, saying they have a problem with FTR when they did nothing wrong. He says everyone has a problem with FTR when they started looking out for themselves, and asks The Outrunners to think about what they are throwing away before they make any rash decisions. Cash then shows a video package of the times both teams shared together as the "FTRunners," then Dax says that he considered The Outrunners family until jealously reared its ugly head and The Outrunners realized that both teams had completely different ceilings. Dax says The Outrunners were once a popular act and big merchandise sellers, but when they got their one shot at immortality by becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions, they embarrassed themselves like they always do and proved that they were a joke, causing the fans to laugh at them. Dax says the fans do not care and have never cared about The Outrunners, who he says sided with the fans and will have to learn the hard way that the fans will turn on them like they turned on FTR. He says that while their gimmick will make them money, it will not make them "FTR money," as they will never be "FTR good." As FTR leaves, Magnum takes the microphone and admits that The Outrunners may not be everybody's cup of tea and may have come up short against The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin), FTR is dead wrong about the fans not beliving in them. Turbo says they made a mistake in believing FTR would be mentors and friends who would take them to the top, yet when something even slightly better came along, FTR dropped them. He says The Outrunners were put on this earth to wrestle and entertain, and now they are on this earth to whup FTR's ass. FTR and Stokely head back to the ring, but Stokely stops FTR and says they would fight them, but FTR does not fight for free, especially not in Washington. He then says that if they want a fight, they can have one next week in Ontario, California.

The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne) beat The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bounty Hunter" Nick Wayne) follow ing Mother Wayne distracting the referee.

Backstage, we hear from "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who proclaims that he will relieve Adam Cole of the burden of being a fighting champion for far too long. He says that he and Adam Cole are no strangers to each other, and that Cole issued an open challenge and that he is here to answer. He knows that Adam Cole has a bad ankle, and states that Cole will not only walk out as TNT Champion, but he will not walk out at all.

Backstage, we see The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne, Kip Sabian). Christian tells Nick Wayne that he is proud of him and that if he listens to him, good things will happen. MVP shows up and congratulates The Patriarchy on their win before taking their tag team title aspirations seriously, and reminds Christian that his partner is still a kid and warns them not to take on The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin). Christian asks MVP if he is trying to convince himself or convince him, as he lives by the rule "Never trust a criminal," and says that while MVP is a bad criminal because he got caught, he is a better criminal than he is a manager. Christian then says that he is "The Patriarch" and that he runs AEW, and if he wants the tag team titles, they are as good as theirs. MVP wishes Christian good luck, and tells him that he will need it.

Brody King and Templario beat Rocky Romero and Hechicero.

We see a video package for Mercedes Moné, who then smashes a film projector with a baseball bat and tells "Timeless" Toni Storm that she enjoys playing games with her because they are easy to win, then says that she can right through her and that she is "an act" and "a mark." Mercedes says that she is a real star and is about to hold seven titles before declaring that Toni is not just "some motherfucker," but "the motherfucker who is about to be so fucked over" at All In Texas, as this is her movie, her story and her legacy. She then says that if Toni wants a death sentence, then this will be the beautiful murder that she wrote. Mercedes then brags about walking Toni like a dog before walking all over her face until All In, and hopes that Toni will be able to stomach the beating that she is about to give her when she gives one to Mina Shirakawa next week with the TBS Championship on the line. She says that while Toni and mina are playing checkers, she is playing chess.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa. Toni tells Mercedes Moné that if these are the kinds of games that she wants to play, then she was born on a roulette table. She says she will play snooker with her snatch and tic-tac-toe with her tits, and next week, Mina will play games with Mercedes. Mina tells Toni not to get involved no matter what happens when she faces Mercedes for the TBS Championship. Toni tells Mina to keep Mercedes alive, because she wants to finish the job.

Megan Bayne beats Vertvixen.

Backstage, we hear from Anthony Bowens. He announces that next week, he will be entering the Casino Gauntlet qualifying match next week on Dynamite 300. He also says that he has asked Billy Gunn to stay home and rethink their strategy before he wins and enters the Casino Gauntlet at #2 after their strategy comes into play.

Adam Cole retains the TNT Championship against "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.

Backstage, Ricochet is confronted by AR Fox for walking out on him when AR Fox is attacked from behind by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Ricochet says to Gates of Agony "Let's talk," then laughs at AR Fox.

We see a vignette for Alex Windsor. She says she is in AEW to prove she is the best, win championship gold and make sure everyone knows her name.

Queen Aminata beats Skye Blue. After the match, Julia Hart confronts Aminata when "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up. Skye Blue attacks Aminata from behind, and Julia and Thekla join in. All of a sudden, Anna Jay and Tay Melo show up with weapons and make the save for Aminata. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford show up and stand at the stage.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard when Rocky Romero shows up. Romero says The Don Callis Family has no problem with Daniel Garcia and that the family wants him to join, but brings up Garcia's relationship with Adam Cole and questions Adam Cole's motives before saying that Garcia does not know what a true friend looks like. Daddy Magic takes offense to this, and Romero tells Garcai that if he wants real friends and family, he knows where to find The Don Callis Family.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Kyle O'Reilly soon after the interference of Lance Archer (amidst many Kyle-centric chants by the fans). After the match, Fletcher and Archer attack O'Reilly until Adam Cole and Roderick strong run into the ring.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

Global Wars Mexico - Ring of Honor recap for June 26, 2026

Persephone and Thunder Rosa beat Athena and Red Velvet.

Titan beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in an ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground Match by lasting ten minutes against Nick Wayne.

We hear from Bandido, who looks back on his recent ROH success before his return to Mexico.

Bandido retains the ROH World Championship against Mascara Dorada. After the match, Mascara Dorado places the ROH World Championship around Bandido's waist before raising his hand as streamers shoot out.

Backstage, we hear from Rocky Romero and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Romero congratulates Bandio on retaining the ROH World Championship, then says Takeshita is the greatest talent to step into any arena around the world and that Bandido cost Takeshita the #1 spot at the Men's Casino Gauntlet. They then put out a challenge for Supercard of Honor, with Bandido defending the title against Takeshita. Takeshita says that he will beat Bandido for the ROH World Championship.

In the parking lot, Leila Grey gets Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) focused for their #1 contenders' match for the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).

We hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, who says that wrestling in Arena Mexico is a dream for him, especially with a match against Blue Panther.

Blue Panther beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty by submission with a Fujiwara Arm Bar. After the match, The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) attack Blue Panther, and Shane Taylor hits Blue Panther with a splash. All of a sudden, as Shane Taylor goes up to the top rope for another splash, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson suddenly shows up with Holgoram, El Hijo del Blue Panther and Mascara Dorada. The three luchadors clean house, then Danielson hits Shane Taylor with a Busaiku Knee. Danielson and Blue Panther have a hug in the middle of the ring, then Danielson thanks the fans.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 26, 2024

MJF heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before he can speak, he is suddenly joined by Daniel Garcia. MJF thanks Garcia for saving him last week, even though he got in his business, and somewhat expects MJF to say bad stuff about his city or his family before declaring he will do something the locker room is afraid to do: say nice things about MJF. MJF is slightly surprised, and Garcia talks about how MJF saw him as more than just a lackey and more like a pillar of AEW much like himself, and says that while he got his World title shot against MJF, it was one of the most embarrassing moments of his entire life. This inspired Garcia to go on the road that he has been on that has led to him to wrestle in some great matches, and Garcia no longer wants to be a pillar, but a backbone that AEW is built on. Garcia thanks MJF, but warns him that if he starts talking shit, he will come off as two-faced and have Buffalo, New York on him. MJF says he is here to plug his match against "a poorly-drawn comic book character" in Hechicero at Forbidden Door, then shills his appearance in Memphis, Tennessee for Collision. MJF says he was going to ask Garcia to come to the ring, then thanks Garcia for thanking him for what he has done behind the scenes, and says that while some people want his shots, he sees one person getting closer and closer, and that was Garcia. He tells Garcia that he earned his title shot, then tells him that he reminds him of himself in a lot of ways, yet when he gave him the opportunity to take his spot, he beat him without breaking a sweat. MJF says that Garcia improved since then and did not run away from the grind because he is the grind, then entertains giving him one more shot at All In. Garcia admits that this is a huge deal, then Will Ospreay shows up. Ospreay acknowledges Garcia wanting a shot at the International title and says that he loves the way that he is doing it, and tells him that he has his title match next week, and if he wins the World title, he will also put it on the line. Garcia accepts Ospreay's challenge, then Ospreay leaves after a glance at MJF. MJF tells Garcia that Ospreay's challenge is a big deal and that he should focus on that, then wishes him luck.

Backstage, Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana have been watching tonight's opening promo. Swerve says Ospreay is offering title opportunities before winning the title and that he is putting the cart before the horse, and that he does not have what it takes. He tells Ospreay to hold his end of the bargain tonight, then says that Ospreay has focus problems that are not championship material.

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

Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli) vs. Los Ingobernable de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi, Titan) in a trios match ends with Moxley hitting Takahashi in the back with a chair. After the match, as everyone goes at it, Tetsuya Naito shows up, and Moxley and Naito go at it on the ramp. Meanwhile, Shingo Takagi hits Wheeler Yuta with hammer and anvil elbows, and this leads to "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson sliding into the ring to confront Takagi.

"Switchblade" Jay White beats Rey Fenix to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. At the beginning of the match, all seconds are immediately ejected from ringside by referee Rick Knox after things get tepid on the outside to ensure a fair match. After the match, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne) shows up and heads to the ring, and this leads to a staredown between the two teams.

Backstage, we hear from The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). Nicholas admits he was angry with The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and that The Acclaimed took advantage of that anger, then says the results will be different when the tag titles are on the line. Matthew says that after Forbidden Door, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry will become the TNT Champion, then announces that they have inserted their own wild card into the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to bring the AEW World Championship to The Elite to ensure they have all the power and all the gold.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) make their way to the ring. Max Caster talks about how The Acclaimed beat The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) to earn a tag team title shots and exposed them as the "soft-ass, self-important Executive Vice Presidents that they are are" before taking their titles. Anthony Bowens says they just have to beat The Young Bucks one more time, and that there will be no excuses when they meet in the ring and they become two-time AEW World Tag Team Champions. The Young Bucks soon show up with "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who says "Scissor me, bitch!", and The Young Bucks announce that the three of them challenge The Acclaimed to a match at Forbidden Door. "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says he knows how to deal with EVP's and that he happens to know people in high places as well as a President. Hiroshi Tanahashi shows up on the video screen, and announces that he will face Okada and The Young Bucks at Forbidden Door.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe and Orange Cassidy. Mark Briscoe says that "The Conglomeration" will be at Forbidden Door and that he will add the TNT Championship to his collection, then Kyle O'Reilly says that he will beat Zack Sabre Jr. tonight while simultaneously making fun of him, with Mark Briscoe saying Sabre Jr. is nothing but "fish and chips with a spot of tea."

"Timeless" Toni Storm, Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa beat The Outcasts (Saraya, Harley Cameron, Anna Jay) in a trios match despite Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa not getting along. After the match, Toni and Mina have a slightly reluctant champagne toast, then Mina grabs her bottle of champagne and tries to hit Toni with it only to inadvertently smash it into Mariah May's head. Toni and Mina are initially shocked, then they get angry. Referees have to keep them apart as Mariah May is checked on.

We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. Stephanie Vaquer for both the TBS Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship.

Backstage, we hear from Mercedes Moné, who says that she came to Mexico to watch Stephanie Vaquer's match, yet Vaquer is nowhere to be seen tonight. She says that Vaquer will be having a match on Rampage, and that she will be sitting ringside for it before she becomes a double champion.

The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) heads to the ring. Big Bill mentions that Bryan Keith's right arm is in a sling after what Samoa Joe, Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata did to them last week before challenging them to a match, and says that while one door closes, another one opens, according to Jericho. Jericho says that everyone who knows him knows that he is in AEW for one reason and one reason only - the young guys - and that he brings so many into "the Jericho vortex" to help their career, and says it is not fair that Bryan Keith got hurt. He then says the joke is on "Samoa Joke," as they have found another partner in one of the toughest men he has ever met in his time in Japan. That partner is Minoru Suzuki, who appears on the video screen, and says that while he understands why Jericho wants to team with him, he wants to wrestle Jericho one-on-one instead of teaming with him, and says Jericho is avoiding him because he is scared and accuses him of chickening out. He says he hates Jericho's soft way of thinking, and that he wants nothing to do with The Learning Tree. He also wants the FTW Championship on the line in their match. After Bryan Keith says that Jericho is no "lame ass chicken," Samoa Joe, Hook, and Shibata show up. Joe says The Learning Tree was looking for a savior but struck out again, and that The Learning Tree is just like the Jericho family tree in which it just does not have enough branches. He then says they have watched every one of The Learning Tree's segments to see what they are dealing with, then Shibata says through his phone "Oh, brother! This guy sucks!" This leads to a staredown between Samoa Joe and Jericho where Joe slaps Jericho only tog et headbutted, and this leads to a brawl where Joe, Hook and Shibata come out on top.

Orange Cassidy guests on commentary for the next match.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Kyle O'Reilly by submisson. The Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) and Gabe Kidd are seen in the crowd during the match. After the match, Orange Cassidy checks on Kyle O'Reilly, but is shoved out of the way by Roderick Strong. Zack Sabre Jr. then grabs Orange Cassidy, then Robbie Eagles and Shane Haste show up to stand alongside Sabre as he and Orange have a staredown. All of a sudden, Tomohiro Ishii shows up and stands alongside Orange. Robbie Eagles shoves Orange, which almost stops a brawl, but Sabre keeps him back. As this goes on, Gabe Kidd mouths off at Tomohiro Ishii.

Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) despite some slight miscommunication between Swerve and Ospreay that leads to Ospreay inadvertently Superkicking Swerve. After the match, Ospreay is able to snatch the AEW World Championship away from Swerve as Swerve walks away, but Swerve makes him pay for it and hits him with the House Call to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for June 26, 2024

Nathan Frazer beats Akira Tozawa to advance to the semifinals of the fourth tournament to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Speed Championship.

Next week: Xavier Woods vs. Nathan Frazer! The winner faces Andrade for the WWE Speed Championship!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!@TozawaAkira and @WWEFrazer go head-to-head for a spot in the WWE Speed Semifinals. Who will face @AustinCreedWins NEXT WEEK? 👀 pic.twitter.com/DJs2xd25OK

— WWE (@WWE) June 26, 2024

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 26, 2023

Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio are in the ring to start tonight's show. Dominik cannot even welcome everyone in the arena to the show without being booed, so Rhea has to take the microphone. Rhea calls "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes "a wannabe and a loser" and says that Dominik will beat Cody at Money In The Bank. Suddenly Cody shows up and heads to the ring. Cody welcomes everyone to the show to spit Dominik, and Rhea says that while Cody can bully Dominik as much as he likes, Dominik is a dangerous man. She also tells Cody that he will find out how dangerous Dominik is when Dominik gets booed again. Cody says that despite his cheap shot, Dominik is a smart guy, and tells him to be who he is and say how he feels, as those who don't matter mind and those who mind don't matter.He then says that Dominik is scared and calls him "a scared little boy," and Rhea and Dominik leave, with Cody saying that Damian Priest is not scared of him and offering Dominik a free shot. Dominik heads back to the ring and gets on the apron, then jumps back off and leaves with Rhea again. Cody says that while Dominik's cheap shots are dirty and effect, Dominik will be stepping in an entirely different body of water on Saturday. He then tells Dominik to either prove that he is half the man his father is or that he is "Mami's little boy."

Bronson Reed watches from ringside for the next match. He soon gets ejected from ringside after distracting Shinsuke Nakamura and climbing onto the ring apron in full view of the referee.

Ricochet beats Shinsuke Nakamura.

In footage from earlier today, Matt Riddle announces that he will challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at Money In The Bank.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says his ankle is good and that he is tured of Gunther hiding behind his friends. Ludwig Kaiser shows up and tells Riddle he got what he deserves and asks him what makes him think he has a chance. Riddle reminds Kaiser that he beat him last week, and Kaiser says that will never happen again. Riddle punches him and goes for his arm, but he gets booted by Gunther, who accepts Riddle's challenge before stomping his hurt leg.

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley demand a match tonight from WWE official Adam Pearce. When asked who he wants as his opponent, Dominik says he will get back to him after Rhea whispers in his ear.

We see Money In The Bank, by the numbers.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Raquel Rodriguez with an arm bar into a pinfall attempt as Liv Morgan attacks "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for getting involved in the match.

We hear from Finn Balor. He says that the man who beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins seven years ago is dead and that the present Finn Balor is much worse. He mentions his injures from that match that forced him to relinquish the Universal Championship, and how Rollins showed up and laughed in his face at his lowest point out of spite and jealousy. He says that Rollins made him bitter and that the bitterness is all he has while Rollins has it all before expressing his jealousy towards Rollins and stating that all that matters is vengeance and Rollins' title. Finn Balor says he will take it all back at Money In The Bank and that all Rollins will hear is ringing in his ears when he becomes a champion.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins introduces Carmelo Hayes, who is seen in the front row, and thanks him for having his back last week on NXT. After mentioning that they are both fighting champions, Rollins tells Carmelo to "whup on that bum-ass Corbin" before mentioning his own title match against Finn Balor. Rollins tells Finn Balor that despite all that has happened, he is still standing, and he calls Finn Balor out and tells him to finish the job right now. Finn fails to show up, and Rollins admits that Finn is now the smartest and most dangerous he has ever been after surrounding himself with all the right people and that he will hide in the shadows while he has convinced himself he will take everything from him. He admits that he will not be 100% at Money In The Bank, but that as good as Finn Balor is, Finn Balor has not accounted for him, for when the bell rings, the best version of Finn Balor is not as good as the best version of Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Suddenly, Balor shows up, and a brawl starts between both men. Balor grabs a chair, but Carmelo Hayes takes it away from him, and Rollins chases Finn Balor into the crowd.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Tommaso Ciampa says he spent the last nine months of his life recovering from hip surgery and that The Miz never checked on him, and that everyone warned him that The Miz was a user and that they were right. He says the injury was a blessing in disguise and that nine months is a long time for a man to be alone with his thoughts, and that he asked himself why he was playing second fiddle to The Miz. He says that this time around, he creates his own opportunity.

It is announced that Carmelo Hayes will wrestle Finn Balor in his Raw debut tonight.

Tommaso Ciampa vs. The Miz ends before it begins after The Miz assaults Ciampa from behind.

Backstage, Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser are met by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Kaiser tells them to keep walking, but they confront them for their actions against Matt Riddle earlier tonight. Kaiser tells them to be careful with their words or else Gunther will teach them the same lesson he taught Owens a few weeks ago. Owens says he learned nothing, then Sami says it took all three members of Imperium (Gunther, Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) before challenging Gunther to a match tonight. Gunther says he is fully aware that Sami wants to ride on his coattails, then tells him to be his guest.

Dominik Mysterio's opponent is revealed to be Akira Tozawa.

Dominik Mysterio beats Akira Tozawa following the distraction from Rhea Ripley.

We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla). Valhalla says the gods have not spoken to her in weeks, and to do so, they must do terrible things. Ivar says they must destroy Alpha Academy, and Valhalla says she will hear the gods again and it will be beautiful.

Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark head to the ring. After the match, Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, Bayley and Zelina Vega are also in the ring along with Corey Graves, who oversees a women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match summit. Bayley boasts about having being the only one in the ring who has won the briefcase before, and Iyo Sky says "May the best woman win" when Bayley says Iyo's chances of winning are as good as hers. Zelina says she is tried of the two of them dismissing everyone else in the match, Zelina says she is tried of the two of them dismissing everyone else in the match, but when she says she will become the next Ms. Money In The Bank, Bayley laughs, but Zelina says nobody asked her. Bayley and Zelina argue, then Trish Stratus says she sees nothing but "little girls" and that she was needed to save the women's division because she is a woman, not a little girl, and the best and the greatest woman to ever do this. She says that this may be her first ladder match, but winning is what she does, and when she wins the contract, everyone can thank her for being part of such a historic moment. Trish then asks Becky Lynch if she will be man enough to thank her when all is said and done, and Becky punches her in the face, starting a brawl. The brawl ends with Becky Lynch holding the women's Money In The Bank briefcase.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says Seth Rollins invited him here and calls it an honor to be here, as he is a Superstar and champion he aspires to be, and that he will solve the Seth Rollins problem by beating Finn Balor. If he says he has to go out in a blaze of glory, he will do it, as one has to take shots to make shots and he will not miss.

Backstage, Becky Lynch meets Rhea Ripley. Rhea tells Becky to hope she does not win on Saturday, because if she cashes in on her, it will be the last thing she ever does. Becky says she would defend the title in every town in the main event, then calls Rhea "a main event sidepiece" and says that the title needs her, and that she plans to win the briefcase and make her squirm.

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

Gunther beats Sami Zayn after Giovanni Vinci - who shows up in the middle of the match on crutches - hits Sami Zayn with a crutch as Ludwig Kaiser distracts the referee. After the match, Imperium (Gunther, Kaiser, Vinci) goes on the attack, but Matt Riddle runs into the ring and attacks all three members of Imperium with one of Vinci's crutches. Owens then hits Kaiser with a Stunner.

We see a video package of Carmelo Hayes in NXT.

Backstage, Omen and Maxxine Dupri are training when Chad Gable shows up and questions The Viking Raiders' (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla) words about them. Maxxine Dupri says she may have not had a match, she has destroyed Valhalla as of late and she is ready for anything she will throw at her. Gable says they will be here next week so The Viking Raiders can say what they want to say to their faces and that they are sticking to their plan. Otis says the plan is sheer carnage.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Natalya. Natalya says she signed up for this life and that Rhea Ripley is part of it as the top of the mountain., but her biggest battle is in her mind and that the fear of losing is not as bad as the fear of giving up. She says she has been broken, down and shaken, but she is still here and she wants Rhea Ripley to bring her championship and face her woman-to-woman, as there is not one woman who can erase or defeat what she has done in this company.

Finn Balor beats Carmelo Hayes.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Cody Rhodes (and Pharaoh). Cody says Damian Priest is walking into Money In The Bank with bruises not on his body, but on his ego, and he wishes he could boo Dominik Mysterio while part of the crowd. He says that at Money In The Bank, Dominik will not have The Judgment Day (Finn Blaor, Damian Priet, Rhea Ripley), and while he has not laid a finger on "Dirty Dom," he will soon see what Dominik does have.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Damian Priest despite the interference from Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Dominik hits Cody with another cheap shot.

This week on Raw Talk: Ricochet! The Miz! Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan!

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

Forbidden Door - The Results

Bishamon (YOSHI-HASHI and Hirooki Goto) beat The Factory (QT Marshall and Aaron Solo) on the Buy-In.

Lance Archer beats Nick Comoroto on the Buy-In.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Clark Connors. Connors wishes Tomohiro Ishii a speedy recovery, then says that winning the AEW All-Atlantic Championship will give him the career boost he always wanted and prove to the world that he is one of the best.

Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) beat Suzuki-Gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru). After the match, Team Taz ("Absolute" Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs) shows up. Hobbs congratulates Swerve and Keith Lee on another win before saying that they call themselves "Shaq and Kobe," then says he and Starks are "Jordan and Pippen." Starks then makes fun of Swerve and Keith Lee while making himself and Hobbs look good, and says that they cannot be the best tag team when they have yet to beat them.

Before the next match, Danhausen tells The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) and "Platinum" Max Caster that he has a gift for them, then Danhausen's custom "Ass Boys" theme plays and Austin and Colten Gunn run to the back.

Despite Austin and Colten Gunn not being there during the match, The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) and "Platinum" Max Caster neat The DKC, Alex Coughlin, Kevin Knight and Yuyu Uemura on the Buy-In.

The Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) and Minoru Suzuki beat Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta and Shota Umino in a six-man tag team match. The Jericho Appreciation Society gets a man advantage at Blood and Guts.

Caprice Coleman guests on commentary for the next match, and Bobby Cruse is the ring announcer for the next match.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) and The United Empire (Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan) in a three-way tag team match to retain the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships and win the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships. During the match, Dax Harwood is helped to the back due to a possible shoulder injury, but comes back with his left shoulder taped up.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Juice Robinson and "Switchblade" Jay White. Juice says that Will Ospreay vs. Orange Cassidy will be a contendership match for the "champion's championship." Jay White says he will make history by beating Adam Cole, "Hangman" Adam Page and Kazuchika Okada in the same night.

PAC beats Clark Connors, Malakai Black and Miro with the Brutalizer on Clark Connors to become the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion!

Tony Schiavone guests on commentary for the next match.

Dudes With Attitudes (Shingo Tagaki, Sting and Darby Allin) beat Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, El Phantasma). Before the match, Sting fails to show, but when Bullet Club makes their entrance, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting leaps at Bullet Club from atop one of the entrance tunnels.

Backstage, Chris Jericho tells Shota Umino that he has earned his respect, as does "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, then Jericho throws a fireball in Umino's face.

Thunder Rosa retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Toni Storm with the Final Reckoning.

Jim Ross guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay retains the IWGP United States Championship against Orange Cassidy. After the match, Aussie Open (Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) attack Orange Cassidy, then Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) run in to even the numbers and start a brawl. Suddenly, Katsuyori Shibata shows up, wipes out Aussie Open, and hits Ospreay with a pump kick before going for a rear naked choke. Aussie Open have to help Ospreay out of the ring. Orange Cassidy puts his sunglasses on Shibata and gives the lazy thumbs up in a sign of respect.

Zack Sabre Jr.'s opponent is Claudio Castagnoli (formerly Cesaro in WWE).

Claudio Castagnoli beats Zack Sabre Jr.

"Switchblade" Jay White retains the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Adam Cole, "Hangman" Adam Page and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada by pinning Cole after hitting Okada with Blade Runner. After the match, The Undisputed Elite check on Adam Cole.

Jon Moxley beats Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the Interim AEW World Heavyweight Champion! After the match, Chris Jericho and Daniel Garcia attack both Tanahashi and Moxley, then Eddie Kingston goes after Jericho only for Garcia to choke him. Ortiz and Wheeler Yuta then run into the ring before the rest of The Jericho Appreciation Society follows. Claudio Castagnoli then runs into the ring and lays out the Society, then William Regal walks to the ring as Claudio puts Angelo Parker in the Giant Swing.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for June 26, 2022

"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson retains the United World Championship against Willie Mack with a roll-up. After the match, Jordan Clearwater shows up with another referee and attacks Dickinson, then tells the referee to ring the bell. Clearwater cashes in his Red Carpet Rumble victory, and another title match begins. Clearwater is soon able to hit the Midas Touch to become the new United World Champion.

Lord Crewe beats Koto Hiro.

Backstage, Delilah Doom, Mylo and Johnnie Robbie are met by Howdy Price, who says that he is looking for new talent and asks if they are in the market for a manager, despite having only one business card - which Johnnie takes a picture of - and a 1-900 number. Delilah, Mylo and Johnnie entertain the idea after Howdy leaves.

AJ Mana bets "AMF" Alejandro Mauricio Fernandez by submission with a headscissors hammerlock.

Brendan Divine beats "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick after Hunter Freeman trips Kubrick. After the match, Freeman and Divine attack Dom Kubrick, then Ju Dizz shows up only to get laid out. Honest John shows up to even up the numbers game, then hits Ju Dizz with a low blow before he, Freeman, Divine and Jack Banning all stomp on him to end the show.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 26, 2021

Matt Taven beats Dutch by disqualification. During the match, Vita Von Starr sneaks up on Taven from behind and puts him in a sleeper hold, but Maria Kanellis shows up and ejects her from ringside. Later on, Vincent shows up wearing one of Taven's suits, and when Taven goes after him, he is attacked by Vita Von Starr and Bateman. After the match, Mike Bennett runs in and fights Bateman, and it takes security showing up to stop the brawl.

After the commercial break, Vincent says that Matt Taven will not get the adulation of the fans in the empy arena, then says he knows Taven more than Mike Bennett does. He says that if Taven keeps sacrificing himself, he will have nothing left to show and nobody will care about him, and says that they both know that this is the most important thing to him.

We hear from Jay Briscoe, who says that he will whup Mark Briscoe's ass and knock him out in their Fight on the Farm next week.

Before the next match, Brian Johnson says that if there was a crowd right now, they would tell him that everyone else in the next match would be better than him, then says that this match will be the start of a mecca of excellence before introducing himself to the ring.

Bandido beats Demonic Flamita, Brian Johnson, Rhett Titus, Chris Dickinson and Eli Isom to win the 2021 Survival of the Fittest Tournament and face Rush for the ROH World Championship at Best In The World. After Demonic Flamita is eliminated, he attackes Bandido and powerbombs him through the timekeeper's table before placing a chair on top of him and striking the chair with another chair. Rey Horus has to step in to get Flamita to stop, and security has to show up to escort him to the back while Rey Horus and a crew member check on Bandido. Bandido is able to get back into the match later on. Rhett Titus is eliminated via a knee bar by Chris Dickinson.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 26, 2021

In backstage footage from earlier today, Alex Marvez interviews Sammy Guevara, who is soon hit with a chair by Shawn Spears. Spears tells Guevara he told him he would get him, says the chair is compliments of MJF, and wishes him luck next week.

Taz guests on commentary for the next match.

"Hangman" Adam Page beats Powerhouse Hobbs. During the match, Hook and "Absolute" Ricky Starks show up to hand the FTW Championship to Hobbs, but "The Machine" Brian Cage runs in, takes the title back and chases Starks to the back. Page goes for the Buckshot Lariat, but Hobbs counters with a powerslam. Page ends up winning the match with the Deadeye.

We see a video package for Jungle Boy vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW Championship later tonight.

We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Brandon Cutler. The Young Bucks say they are the longest reigning tag team champions in AEW, then mention a few of the teams they have beaten before saying that Eddie Kingston and Penta el Zero Miedo will not get a title shot. They say this is because they are EVP's: "Extremely Violent People." The tag team title eliminator match is official for next week.

Tony Schiavone and Tully Blanchard are in the ring. Schiavone introduces Konnan to the ring. Tully says that the last time he saw Konnan, he stuck his nose in his business, then lets him go first. Konnan says that Tully likes to impose his will on people and play mind games, and that Tully's mind games won't work and that Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) have been through a lot. He says that he, Santana and Ortiz are from a more violent world, and while Tully may be FTR's mentor, he is Santana and Ortiz's father. Tully says he has done some research on Konnan and tells him he does not know who he is dealing with. He says that when FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) shows up, Konnan will be flat, as he will make his one big entrance and end the game. Konnan says that when all is said and done, Walmart will still be hiring greeters, then says he has Santana and Ortiz in the back. Santana and Ortiz show up in masks and bandannas, then Tully reveals that Santana and Ortiz are actually laid out backstage and that the men in the masks are FTR, who hit Konnan with a spike piledriver.

Before the next match, Vickie Guerrero shows up and introduces "the future champion of All Elite Wrestling," Andrade el Idolo. She then says the two of them have a huge announcement to make before they are interrupted by Matt and Mike Sydal.

Matt Sydal beats Dante Martin.

We hear from Jungle Boy, who says that tonight feels like the biggest night of his life when Christian Cage shows up. Christian tells Jungle Boy he should be pissed off, as there are some who feels he should be in this spot and Kenny Omega is one of them. He says that Kenny Omega considers him a threat to the AEW Championship, and says he shocked the world once by winning the Casino Battle Royal. He then tells him to shock the world again by beating Kenny Omega for the AEW Championship.

We hear from Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling says he and Jade have come to a deal with ShopAEW.com, announcing that you can buy either of Jade's shirts at 10% off with the code "THATB." Jade Cargill then says that she is one of one and undefeated, and that there is nobody like her because she is "that bitch."

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews MJF, Wardlow and Shawn Spears. MJF says there is a part of him deep down that understands why he attacked Chris Jericho's injured arm last week and why Spears hit Guevara with a steel chair earlier tonight. MJF then says he cannot understand why people are upset with what he did to Dean Malenko last week, saying he is an old man with a bad heart and Parkinson's Disease and should not be involved in a business like professional wrestling. He says people should be throwing flowers instead of rocks at him, because he gave Malenko an early retirement. He, Wardlow and Spears are then attacked by Jericho and Jake Hager. Despite being outnumbered three to two, Jericho and Hager are able to hold their own until the numbers game eventually takes over in the ring. Spears soon gets a chair as MJF holds down Jericho's injured arm, but as Spears is about to swing, Sammy Guevara shows up and takes out Spears before hitting Wardlow with a jumping knee and a chair shot. MJF rolls out of the ring, and Guevara also hits Spears with the chair. Guevara says that on Wednesday, the world will know they picked the wrong guy for the poster and action figures when she shows MJF that he is "The Best Ever."

We hear from Miro, who thanks God for keeping him powerful. He then says that Brian Pillman Jr. may be ranked highly in the television title champion, but he does not respect him, and says that Pillman will find out why he is God's greatest champion. He says that Pillman can keep lying, but he says that attacking him was the smartest thing that Pillman ever did to him.

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Bear Bronson after the ref is distracted by Bear Boulder attacking Scorpio Sky on the outside, allowing Page to hit a low blow prior to getting the win with the Ego's Edge. After the match, Ethan Page says that Darby Allin is not done with him and that pinning him is not enough for him. He says that he wants to be the nail in Darby Allin's coffin and wants to put him in one. He then challenges Darby Allin to a Coffin Match at Road Rager on July 7th.

We hear from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Rebel. Britt says that Vickie Guerrero has asked for a wrestling match and that there is no insurance policy that will cover all the damage she will do to her. She says that she is leading a whole new era and has no time for games. She then mockingly asked to be excused in advance for when she beats her ass next week. We then hear from Vickie Guerrero and Nyla Rose. Vickie says they are coming for the Women's title, and Nyla Rose says that Britt will be trapped in the cage with her next week. Nyla also warns Britt to watch out for "the claws of the cougar."

Kris Statlander beats The Bunny after Orange Cassidy takes some brass knuckles away from The Bunny that are introduced into the ring by The Blade. After the match, The Blade attacks Orange Cassidy, and TheHybrid2 show up to help The Blade outnumber Orange. The Blade then gets the knuckles back and punches Orange Cassidy out.

In footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews QT Marshall. He says that Cody Rhodes has Hollywood running around today while he is putting in the work, and that he plans on becoming a champion one day in AEW.

We hear from Brian Pillman Jr. in footage from earlier today. Pillman says Miro has a bit of a messiah complex and just wants to pick fights to boost his own ego. He says he has fought for everything he ever had, and next week, he will give Miro an ego check when he becomes TNT Champion.

We hear from Eddie Kingston and Penta el Zero Miedo. Kingston says that The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) don't know how to take people out, and that how much he and Penta hurt them, all they care about is their ego and their tag team titles. He says that to hurt The Young Bucks, they must take the tag team titles, and to do that, they must really take them out. Penta says that The Young Bucks talk about those they have run over, but next week, he and Kingston will run them over.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match as Luchasaurs, Marko Stunt and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) get ejected from ringside.

Kenny Omega retains the AEW World Championship against Jungle Boy. During the match, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) come back, but they get taken out and sent to the back by Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt with the help of Frankie Kazarian. After the match, Kenny Omega is about to hit Jungle Boy with the AEW World Championship when Christian Cage shows up to stop him. Suddenly, The Hardy Family Office shows up, and Matt Hardy clotheslines him before going for the Twist of Fate. As Christian reverses it into the Killswitch, he is superkicked by The Young Bucks. Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and The Hardy Family Office then celebrate in the ring to close out the show.

Summer Showdown 2021 - The Results

Today, Championship Wrestling From Memphis held a free wrestling show at Commerce Street Market in Hernando, Mississippi. Here are the results for the matches of this show in no particular order:

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat Derrick King and Van Viciouss.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Precious after Precious gets a drink of Justin Cole's protein shake.

K Toomer beats "INKredible" Darius Lee by submission with a rear naked choke.

Austin Lane beats "The Samoan Monster" Raja by submission.

Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Action Jackson after grabbing Johnny Dotson's hands while sitting down on Jackson for the pin. After the match, Stell attacks Jackson again, but Jackson gets the upper hand during their brawl. Afterwards, the fans directed chants of "Cheater" towards Johnny Dotson while Alan Steel calls himself a winner.

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Diana Taylor after grabbing the top rope to block the DDT.

The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) and Hornswoggle beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) in the main event.

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Van Viciouss beats Maxx Stone.

"The Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black and Lil Bit beat Diana Taylor and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane after Diana Taylor tags herself in only to be hit with a Codebreaker by Lil Mix as Katelynn yanks Nikki Lane off the apron.

In footage from Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, Austin Lane beats Derrick King by submission.

Derrick King and Queen Katelynn are at the announce table. Derrick King says it does not get any better than him, and Danny B. Goode shows up as he speaks, getting the next match started. Derrick King and Queen Katelynn then guest on commentary for the next match.

Danny B. Good beats Precious. After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring and superkicks Danny B. Good.

The Memphis Women's Championship is revealed for the first time.

In footage from Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) and The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) in a three-way tag team match to become the inaugural Memphis Tag Team Champions after Uncle Mike pulls Aaron Roberts out of the pinfall and The Skimahorns pick the bones.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole heads to the announce table and announces his tag team partner is Mike Anthony, who shows up. When Swole asks if he will be his tag team partner, Anthony walks away, and the next match is a handicap match.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Meklakov and Ken Dang in a two-on-one handicap match. During the match, Mike Anthony shows up and tags himself in, and his efforts help put Ken Dang away after Justin Cole clotheslines Meklakov to the outside. After the match, Mike Anthony says he does not like "Big Swole" Justin Cole and never will, then says he will no longer be overlooked as he is loved by few, hated by many, respected by all and dared by none. He says that if they line them up, he will knock them down.

In footage from Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, Dustin Starr beats Van Viciouss.

Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table. Steel says they are sick and tired of the games being played here and says that stacking the odds against them only led to them raising the show's ratings. Dotson blames last week's lost on a crooked referee as well as propaganda from Dustin Starr. As for Action Jackson's Memphis title opportunity, Steel says he is the one who calls the shots and that Jackson will get his chance when he says so. When they find out that they are facing The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) next, Steel says that like them or hate them, they will be respected and they will be better than The Posse ever will be.

Action Jackson guests on commentary for the next match.

The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) beat Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson after Action Jackson gets in the ring as the referee is preoccupied with the action going on on the outside and hits Alan Steel with the Sliced Bread.

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Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) beat Lazarus and Dan Joseph, with Dan Joseph having never tagged into the match. After the match, Guy Tweakacetti announces that "Heat Streak" will premiere next week and that he and Midnight Heat will have a big party.

"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats Darwin Finch by referee stoppage after knocking Darwin Finch out with a ground and pound. After the match, Martenson cannot believe what he has done to Darwin Finch.

Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) are in the ring. Sketch says that with friendship and tag team partners, there are a lot of disagreements and fights. He feels he and Adriel Noctis have argued and fought way too much, and Adriel Noctis says that they have been together three years now. He admits that their fire has burned out of late, then says they can still rekindle that flame. Noctis produces Sketch's skateboard - the same one taken from him by Miguel - then hits him with it. Noctis then says there has been a lot of selfishness and greed, and tells Sketch that people love what he does for them, not him, and that he loves what Sketch has done for him before heading to the back.

Before the next match, Flex McCalleon tells Jack Cartwright to lay down, take the pin and make it easy on himself, but Cartwright takes the microphone and tells Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) to "chew on [his] Twizzler." Flex slaps Cartwright, and the match begins.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) quickly beat Jack Cartwright in a Candy-Cap Match. After the match, Cartwright gets "branded," then Flex tells Cartwright "Chew on that!"

Backstage, Emily Mae interviews The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts). Zay Washington says their debut is a small piece of what they bring to the table and that they did not come here from Memphis for nothing. Aaron Roberts then tells The Bodega to put the United tag team titles on the line, and Washington says that they will be the new champs.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie), who tells them that The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) want their tag team titles. Danny Limelight says they are fighting champions, and Slice Bodega says he wants a piece of The Yung GOATs. After a game of rock-paper-scissors, Slice Boogie beats Danny Limelight and gets to team up with "King FatBoy" Papo Esco against The Yung GOATs.

Danny Limelight beats Honest John by submission.

Backstage, Jack Famer interviews Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro. Levi Shapiro says he is using his mental capacity to his fullest, and says that while Brett Michaels may have won the Cobra Cup, he is the United Television Champion and he will bring the title to Memphis to show what he can do up close and personal. Howdy Price says they will take the Television title worldwide, then says Brett Michaels does not scare them because he is not championship material and that they are a hand cannon compared to Michaels' pistol.

Cece Chanel and Ruby Raze beat Bryn Thorne and Viva Van.

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Bianca Belair beats Ruby Riott.

Murphy and Austin Theory beat Ricochet and Cedric Alexander.

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Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

Next week: Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, Joaquin Wilde)!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 26, 2020

The show begins with a video package tribute to The Undertaker.

The locker room is on the stage and the ramp, clapping and chanting "Thank you, Taker."

We look back on The Undertaker's debut at Survivor Series 1990.

We hear John Cena and Roman Reigns talk about The Undertaker's dedication to professional wrestling.

We look back on the Boneyard Match between The Undertaker and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles from WrestleMania 36. (During the show, it is announced on commentary that this is The Undertaker's final match, confirming that The Undertaker has retired from in-ring competition.)

We hear from Edge on his thoughts on The Undertaker.

Kane and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair talk about what The Undertaker means to them.

King Corbin is in the ring. He calls The Undertaker is "an old bag of bones" and a shell of what he used to be despite having a storied 30-year-career, then brings up The Undertaker being a founding member of the Kiss My Ass Club. Corbin says The Undertaker only has a 30-year career because he was "coddled and protected" by the owners and that The Undertaker has stolen money from WWE for the last 20 years. He goes on to call The Undertaker "a selfish son-of-a-bitch" who kept talented wrestlers like him down, then says he does not thank The Undertaker at all before leaving him with one final thought: "You suck!" Suddenly, Corbin is attacked from behind by Jeff Hardy.

We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Kurt Angle about their thoughts on The Undertaker.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jeff Hardy, who says that King Corbin hit a nerve and that if it were up to him, The Undertaker - whom he calls his mentor - would be on WWE's Mount Rushmore four times. After saying that he will teach Corbin a lesson in The Undertaker's stead, he challenges Corbin to a match, saying that he got his degree from Deadman University and he is about to unleash some painful knowledge.

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

Nikki Cross beats Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss in a Fatal 4-Way Match with a schoolkid pin to Lacey, who has just hit Dana with a Woman's Right, to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.

We hear from Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels concerning their thoughts on The Undertaker.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz and John Morrison.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews King Corbin, who says that Jeff Hardy's mentoring only led him in and out of jail and that Jeff should hang it up like The Undertaker. He says that Jeff will rest in peace like The Undertaker after tonight.

Braun Strowman shows up. He talks about the first time he saw Bray Wyatt, saying he felt fear that makes one's hair stand on end and leave a feeling in the pit of one's stomach. He mentions one night in the swamp of the Wyatt compound and how Bray stopped him from stomping a water moccasin, saying it was his friend before kneeling down and taking multiple bites to the face only to laugh. It was then that he knew that he was in the presence of evil, as all Bray Wyatt did was laugh as he was repeatedly bit. He knew that Bray was not only "the devil himself," but that he was "the serpent." It was then that he did "the devil's work." His voice gets even deeper as he says that he loved every second of it and that parts of him still do, then it goes back to normal when he says he has tried to lock that part of him away only for it to call for him. Strowman tells Bray that he cannot continue to live this way and proposes to Bray that they return to the swamp he calls home, saying he will either come out "the most evil son-of-a-bitch the world has ever seen" or having torn the devil apart. He then says he will let the alligators finish Bray Wyatt off when he is done with him, as he will turn his home into the site of his destruction. Bray's laughter is heard, and Strowman laughs along with it.

We hear from Batista and Mick Foley about their thoughts on The Undertaker.

Sheamus' toast to Jeff Hardy has been pushed back to next week. (This is due to positive tests of COVID-19 at the Performance Center, which has caused the plans for this week's show to be changed into a tribute show for The Undertaker.)

Jeff Hardy beats King Corbin. After the match, Corbin attacks Jeff Hardy from behind. This causes The New Day to get in the ring, and after Corbin clotheslines Kofi, Big E catches Corbin and hits the Big Ending. Hardy then asks Braun Strowman to get in the ring. Strowman gets in the ring and hits Corbin with a powerslam, then Hardy asks Matt Riddle to get in the ring. Riddle gets in the ring and hits Corbin with the Floating Bro. The show ends with everyone in the ring celebrating as a photo of The Undertaker is shown on the TitanTron.

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