Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
As Keanu Carver speaks to the camera about the work he puts in, Shawn Michaels meets with him and tells him that if he not willing to change for anybody, there is a spot for him in NXT, as they need his attitude. Carver takes it, then immediately stops taking questions for the camera.
Matt Bloom introduces Johnny Gargano to the rest of the table. Johnny Gargano gets Harlem Lewis and Tate Wilder for the first match. Matt Bloom wants Tate Wilder to show emotion, but not too much emotion. Booker T draws PJ Vasa vs. Masyn Holiday. Matt Bloom says that Masyn Holiday has the tools, but needs to use the tools to stand out. Kevin Owens gets to work with Elijah Holyfield and Apollo Crews (who has since been released), who has imprssed with Elijah since his first match and now wants to work with Elijah.
Johnny Gargano meets with Harlem Lewis and Tate Wilder. We hear from Johnny Gargano, who talks about his time in NXT. Harlem Lewis takes the time to pick Gargano's brain as he, Gargano and Wilder come up with ideas for their match. Harlem also gives Wilder credit where credit is due for coming back stronger from injury.
Harlem Lewis beats Tate Wilder. During the match, Tate Wilder suffers an eye injury after hitting a moonsault on Harlem Lewis on the outside, but keeps going with the match. Meanwhile, Booker T notes that Tate Wilder has something one would want in a wrestler, yet something is missing. Also, Johnny Gargano, Kevin Owens and Booker T note that Wilder is getting tired near the end of the match. After the match, Tate Wilder knows that something is wrong with his left eye, and Harlem noticed that this affected Wilder's performance. Matt Bloom notes that both men have improved, and notes that Tate Wilder is smooth in the ring much like Johnny Gargano, which is why he put Harlem, Wilder and Gargano together.
Booker T meets with Masyn Holiday and PJ Vasa for their match. Booker T says that PJ Vasa is going to be put in a "sink or swim" situation and that she will have to deliver. PJ Vasa is happy to work with Booker T again. Masyn Holiday says that PJ Vasa is a force and that she is going to get her ass kicked today.
Masyn Holiday beats PJ Vasa with an inside cradle. After the match, Booker T says that Masyn Holiday was better tonight, and tells her to be ready to move as a face, for if she is sitting down, so are the fans. Booker T notes that PJ Vasa has done well at being aggressive, and PJ Vasa says she will work on being more of a monster in the next few weeks. Matt Bloom tells PJ Vasa that she needs to work on her emotions as a monster.
Kevin Owens meets with Elijah Holyfield and Apollo Crews. We hear from Crews, who says that Elijah reminds him of himself. Elijah says he has looked up to Crews for some time and that it is cool to work with him for this match. Elijah gets quite a few ideas working with both Crews and Owens.
Apollo Crews beats Elijah Holyfield with a schoolkid pin after Elijah inadvertently punches the ring post. After the match, Shawn Michaels mentios that Elijah's tackles can use a little bit of work. As for Apollo, he definitely feels that he and Elijah had a good match. Kevin Owens gives credit where credit due for setting the tone at the beginning of the match, but advises Elijah to work on selling some more. Owens also says that Elijah is getting closer to showing up on NXT and looking like he belongs there.
We hear from The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire). Evan Daniels says that they are back and better than ever, and that things are good between them now that Damian Desire is back. Jordan Castle shows up with an invitation to the Jordan Castle Invitational. Castle says that Saturn and Desire need some gold to compliment Daniels' Television title, then hands the invitation to Desire while Saturn is expecting the invitation to land into his his hand.
Before the next match, Jordan Castle shows up and demands that the fans close their mouths before introducing "One in a Million" Maximilien followed by all four challengers, including Mathias, who he soundly mocks before Mathias chases him out of the ring. Jordan Castle then guests on commentary for the match.
Mathias beats Damian Desire, Halex and Jake Redondo in the Jordan Castle Invitational four-way match, much to Jordan Castle's chagrin. After the commercial break, Jordan Castle congratulates Mathias on winning the Jordan Castle Invitational, then finds out he is facing Maximilien right now before Maximilien attacks him from behind.
"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Mathias by submission with the Max Factor after Jordan Castle pulls the referee out of the ring following a pinfall attempt by Mathias. After the match, Maximilien hits Mathias with a ground and pound, and Jordan Castle has Maximilien hold Mathias down so he can hit him with the Heritage Championship. All of a sudden, "Poppin'" EJ Sparks shows up and superkicks Maximilen while Castle gets out of dodge.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews The Evantourage. Evan Daniels says everything is fine between them, and Bryce Saturn says that everything is fine and that he and that he and Desire need a break. Saturn and Desire leave, then Ray Jaz shows up and tells Daniels he will take his title and give the fans a champion to be proud of after he gets through Bateman.
World's Finest (Steve El Lycan, LJ Ramos, El Aguila) beat Jake Maze, Hex, and Yassim Khan in a six-man tag match.
We hear from Christian Rosenberg and Alex Ace. Rosenberg tells Jordan Cruz to keep the World Championship warm for Alex Ace, but for now, they want The Epic, and next week, they will have a battle of the monsters. He says the bigger they are, the harder they fall, and not only does Alex Ace not plan on falling, but destruction is in The Epic's destiny.
Drew Gulak vs. Jordan Cruz for the UWN World Championship from Gotham Wrestling is replayed.
We see Cathy Kelley's interview with Lyra Valkyria.
Money in the Bank, by the numbers.
Victor Solomon, top 5 finalist from The Voice, performs The Star Spangled Banner.
We are introduced to the Spanish announce team of Marcelo Rodriguez and Jerry Soto.
Naomi beats Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Alexa Bliss, Giulia and Roxanne Perez in the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
El Hijo del Vikingo, Mr. Iguana and La Yesca, Konnan, Psycho Clown and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. are seen in the crowd.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Octagon Jr. following the distraction from Liv Morgan.
In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Chad Gable speaks with The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). He hopes that El Grande Americano is successful tonight, then mentions the nearby ladder with the Fireball branding on it and tells them to put it where El Grande Americano can find it.
The Thomas Family, who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfire earlier this year, are seen in the crowd.
Becky Lynch beats Lyra Valkyria with a roll-up after countering a roll-up that is itself a counter of the Manhandle Slam to become the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion! After the match, as per pre-match stipulation, Lyra raises Becky's hand, but Becky wants it on all four sides of the ring. Lyra complies, then Becky wants Lyra to put the Women's Intercontinental Championship around her waist. Lyra complies with this as well, then hits her with a German suplex followed by Nightwing. (Had Becky lost, she would never have been able to challenge for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship for as long as Lyra was champion.)
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are seen in the crowd, and we see Mattel's new Money in the Bank Cash-In Ring, now available at Walmart.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Andrade, Penta, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight and El Grande Americano in a men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match that sees El Grande Americano introduce the Fireball ladder as planned, sees the team of Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker and the team of Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo get involved and fight each other, and has Jacob Fatu turn on Solo and put him through a ladder with a Spinning Solo, and sees Rollins win the Money in the Bank briefcase and contract for a second time.
Chief Hospital Corpsman Justin Moore is Wheatley American Vodka's Military Spotlight.
It is announced that WrestleMania 42 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18 and 19, 2026.
"Main Event" Jey Uso and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat John Cena and Logan Paul. During the match, Cena blasts Cody with the WWE Championship, then someone clad in all black shows up and attacks John Cena. The mystery person reveals themselves to be R-Truth, who was in reports from the beginning of the week that his contract with WWE would not be renewed. R-Truth runs away through the crowd, then Cody hits Cena with the Cross Rhodes to win. After the event's end, Cody Rhodes thanks the fans for their support in his first match back, then mentions Jey Uso's match with Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship on next week's Raw. Jey Uso then says "Four letters, one word: Yeet."
Rey Mysterio Jr. narrates the cold open for today's show.
AAA President Marisela Peña is seen in the ring. Deyra Barrera sings the Mexican national anthem ("Himno Nacional Mexicano" aka "Mexicanos, al grito de guerra"). Lilian Gracia sings the United States of America's national anthem ("The Star Spangled Banner") afterwards.
Rey Mysterio Jr. heads to the ring to speak to the crowd. He talks about the original event from 1994. Back then, he thought lucha libre would only be seen in Mexico, but he is proud to have been part of its evolution.
Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are seen in the crowd.
Mr. Iguana, Aerostar and Octagon Jr. beat The Latino World Order (Dragon Lee and Cruz del Toro) and Lince Dorado in a trios match. After the match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio takes the microphone and says that his father Rey Mysterio Jr. is a deadbeat and that he is a champion. Octagon Jr. confronts him, then Dominik shoves him only to be heaved over the barricade. Referees shows up to stop Dominik and Octagon Jr. from brawling, and Aerostar and Mr. Iguana have to step in. Dominik then tells Octagon Jr. he will see him at Money in the Bank later tonight, and he will put the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
We see a video package chronicling the founding and early years of AAA.
Lucha libre legends Mascarita Sagrada and Latin Lover, and hip-hop artist That Mexican OT are seen in the front row.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto). Berto says that they are ready for war, and that they own lucha libre. Angel says they come from a legacy, and they are here to prove it. Escobar pulls out a WWE patch, and states that only they can represent lucha libre in WWE and that they own the lucha libre universe.
Iyo Sky and Tiffany Stratton are seen in the front row.
Stephanie Vaquer and Lola Vice beat Dalys and Chik Tormenta. After the match, Vero Rodriguez interviews Lola Vice and Stephanie Vaquer. Lola celebrates their victory tonight, and Vaquer says that she will become Miss Money in the Bank.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Chad Gable. Gable says Mexico is like a second home to him, and while the luchadores may have an issue with him, the fans love and embrace him because he embodies the spirit of lucha libre. He also says that they are embracing El Grande Americano, who will become Mr. Money in the Bank just like how he will be AAA Mega Champion.
Chavo Guerrero Jr., The Street Profits and Foos Gone Wild are seen in the crowd.
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto) beat Psycho Clown, Pagano and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a trios match.
We see a video package for the original Worlds Collide event from 1994 and the impact that it had on lucha libre.
Backstage, Vero Rodriguez interviews El Hijo del Vikingo. He says he is more than ready to defend the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable, who he considers a great rival.
Damian Priest, Savio Vega and Blue Demon are seen in the crowd.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Laredo Kid, Je'Von Evans and Fenix in a Fatal 4-Way match after Je'Von hits Laredo Kid with a springboard cutter only for Ethan to toss Je'Von out of the ring and into Fenix before hitting Laredo with Twisted Grin to win and retain.
We see a short video package on the history of Triplémania, AAA's equivalent of WrestleMania.
El Hijo de Vikingo retains the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable despite being moonsaulted through a table and suffering a hurt knee from Gable's ankle lock near the end. After the match, the locker room celebrates with El Hijo del Vikingo to end the show.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
Colton Cage beats "Main Event" Bradley to advance to the finals of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton Cage says that he is back as himself, not as "The Casanova" or "The Walking Red Flag," and that he is sick and tired of seeing men put in less effort than he has getting opportunities. Colton Cage says that he will become undeniable, cold hearted and the first Junior Heritage Champion.
Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James). Reverend Ash has Marrow's mask in his hand as he introduces The Slaugterhouse, then tells them "Show 'em what we do."
The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James) beat The New Guys (Jake Bosche and Scott Stanley).
It is announced that Diana Taylor is suffering from visual impairment, especially in her right eye. Her diagnosis compasses a range of side effects from mild decreased vision to complete blindness. It is hoped that Diana Taylor will be able to address the fans in the coming weeks.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
VaShawn Harvey beats The Shocker to advance to the finals of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Oso gets on the apron and tries to pay The Shocker off. The Shocker punches Oso off the apron, but Vashawn hits a low blow behind the referee's back followed by a DDT for the pin and the win.
We hear from The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte). Lamont says The Bizness Dogs want to get into their business, and if they want to get in their business, then they can handle business.
The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock passes his cane to Jay Smooth, who successfully uses it as a weapon. During the match, Jimmy Blaylock tries to get involved, but he gets punched out and hit with Wazzup, and when Secret Service gets involved during this, one of them gets beaten up while the other decides that discretion is the better part of valor and walks back down the ring steps.
We hear from Justin Case, who says that "The Chosen One" Zay Washington - who is pacing behind him - will prove he is the best of the best, not Scorpio Sky. Meanwhile, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is beating someone up, and warns Marko "Hangtime" Harris not to mention Roberts or else he will get beat up, too.
Scorpio Sky beats "The Chosen One" Washington after Marko "Hangtime" Harris shows up and attacks Aaron Roberts as Roberts attacks Scorpio Sky.
Penta el Zero Miedo beats The Butcher. During the match, The Butcher takes out Alex Abrahantes on the ramp, and medical has to check on Abrahantes. After the match, The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith) heads to the commentary table. Jericho gives Matt Menard advice on how to do commentary, then Bryan Keith tells Menard not to disrespect Jericho.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Parviz).
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Anthony Ogogo). Lee Moriarty says they need to get more wins, and Shane Taylor says they have called out the biggest and baddest and now they want Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti at their healthiest. He says that if they want to step up to Shane Taylor Promotions, then he will hurt Top Flight and leave Andretti solo. Ogogo says that if any of them dare to get in the ring with them, they will get smashed up.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
We see a video package for "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Lady Frost tomorrow night on Collision.
The Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Juice Robinson) beats Caleb Crush, Chris Wilde and Tyler Payne in a trios match after Juice Robinson does all the work. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White says there is nothing he likes more than watching The Bang Bang Gang go to work, then declares that the gang is back to full strength before anointing Juice as a trios champion.
Mina Shirakawa beats Serena Deeb. After the match, Mariah May celebrates with Mina, but Mina soon spots "Timeless" Toni Storm on the stage. Toni reluctantly joins them in the ring, then shakes hands with Mina. All the while, Mariah has to play peacemaker.
Gia Miller interviews Lars Frederiksen for Behind The Ring. Lars says that the best wrestling is authentic and has something real to it, whether it be real, authentic people or real, authentic storylines. He mentions the overlap of outcastism between punk rock and professional wrestling, and talks about the many promotions that were around back in the 1970s and 1980s that he got to see. He also compares songwriting to cutting a three-minute wrestling promo, Rancid's prodigious touring schedule, and how excited he is to be in TNA.
We look back on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian from last night's show.
Before the next match, John Skyler says he and Jason Hotch have been underappreciated for far too long and that they will change things and prove a point when Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) lose to "these good hands."
The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Wren Sinclair. Wren says she has shown and proved that she can climb to the top with her combine performance and feels honored to be part of that combine, and despite falling short to Kelani Jordan last week, she is proud of herself. She says that Adrianna Rizzo is a tough competitor and is so talented, and she must give her all to take her down.
Adrianna Rizzo beats Wren Sinclair.
Chase University (Riley Osborne and Duke Hudson) beat Javier Bernal and Drake Morreaux.
The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Paul Heyman) makes their way to the ring to start tonight's show. Paul Heyman says that he must set the record straight, and announces that until Roman Reigns comes back, Solo Sikoa sits at the head of the table. The leads to the fans chanting that they want Roman. Heyman announces that Solo Sikoa has once again upped the ante in terms of family honor and has declared a double proclamation, and announces that Tama Tonga is a fully-fledged member of The Bloodline and will be known as "The Right Hand Man." It is also announced that Tanga Loa is also a fully-fledged member, and Solo hugs Tanga Loa. Heyman is about to wish the Louisville, Kentucky a good knight when Solo says Heyman should be thanking him from Kevin Owens last week. Heyman thanks the both of them individually, then Tama Tonga says it was by the orders of the Tribal Chief and that they could have left him to Owens if they wanted to. Heyman then addresses that Kevin Owens is looking for a piece of any and ever member of The Bloodline, then Owens shows up and fights The Bloodline. The numbers quickly catches up, but The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run in to even the odds. Owens is able to get a metal folding chair and start swinging, and he and The Street Profits stand tall in the ring.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa wants Paul Heyman to make a six-man tag match against Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) or else Tama Tonga will beat him up. We then see another QR code as Heyman pressuredly agrees.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell as The Unholy Union (Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre), Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler watch from ringside. After the match, Shayna, Zoey and The Unholy Union attack Jade and Bianca. Shayna holds one of the women's tag belts, but Isla Dawn holds the other, and both of their teams brawl with each other in the ring. Jade and Bianca soon get back in the ring and clean house before hitting The Unholy Union with a K.O.D. and a Jaded for good measure.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by General Manager Nick Aldis, who tells him that it is not in the company's best interest to have a fight in the loading dock as someone will get seriously hurt. Cody says that it will not be him, and that this is now personal between himself and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Apollo Crews. Apollo is attacked by Berto and Angel as he talks about his match with Angel, and Santos Escobar says something to Apollo before referees and General Manager Nick Aldis get involved. Apollo is then taken to medical. Nick Aldis then runs into LA Knight, and tells him that he is not here and is playing Tetris online. As LA Knight says he will fit his boot in Logan Paul's ass, Carmelo Hayes shows up and says he has been cooking the last few weeks. LA Knight says Aldis has a match between the two of them, and Aldis makes it official.
Grayson Waller beats Johnny Gargano after Gargano hits Austin Theory and not Grayson during a tope suicida.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with security and tells "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is pulling into the arena.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis and security have to stop "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from getting to The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Cody responds by heading to the ring and telling AJ Styles to face him there. Styles and The O.C. show up, but so do security and Nick Aldis, and Styles tells Cody that he does not care what he wants, as it is irrelevant to him. Styles then tells Cody to give him what he wants - the Undisputed WWE Championship - at Clash at the Castle. Cody tells Styles that he has his title shot, but warns him that he will not only beat him, but make him say "I Quit." Aldis gives the thumbs up, then Cody beats up a few members of security before being stopped by the rest. When that happens, Styles rushes up to Cody and punches him in the head.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair as they exit General Manager Nick Aldis' office. Jade and Bianca announce that they will have a triple threat match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Unholy Union (Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre) and the team of Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler at Clash at the Castle.
We see some members of the UFC commentary team in the front row.
LA Knight beats Carmelo Hayes after pinning Carmelo to the mat as Carmelo grabs his tights on a schoolkid pin. After the match, LA Knight grabs a headset and tells Logan Paul to play his games all he wants, as he will play a game with him. He says that if Logan does not want to come to SmackDown, then he will bring SmackDown to him.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton meets with Nia Jax and says that she has her back as she proposes an alliance. As Tiffany leaves, Nia does not even raise an eyebrow. Afterwards, Nia runs into "Michin" Mia Yim, and tells her to pull a page from "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' book and retire. Michin throws a drink in Nia's face, and officials quickly restore order.
Bayley heads to the ring. She is not able to say much about her match against Piper Niven for the WWE Women's Championship at Clash at the Castle when Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up. Chelsea says Bayley is talking a big game for such a big loser, then says the fans are booing her because they are losers before saying Bayley has been a loser for the last few months and will become a loser when Piper beats her for the WWE Women's Championship. Bayley says that Piper does not need Chelsea and that she respects Chelsea and has watched for a long time since her match in the Mae Young Classic, and knows this is more than a title match for Piper. Bayley says she has been there before and that she has lost in front of everyone she loves, then says that Piper could have just asked for a title match but had Chelsea attack her instead, and now she will have "some damn fun" beating Piper. Piper says she has embarrassed Bayley enough already and that she is planning to beat the brakes off her, then appreciates the respect for her journey before saying Bayley knows nothing about it. She says that she has been digging and clawing her way out of the trenches since 2008, and while Bayley was in the Performance Center, she was a trailblazer making a name for herself and winning titles all over the world. Piper says she was already a world champion before she stepped foot in WWE, and that if Bayley had any idea of how dangerous she would, she would not stand so close to her. She then hopes her respect for her makes it less painful when Bayley loses and she becomes champion.
We see a message from Logan Paul, who tells LA Knight to take off his "Temu sunglasses" before telling him that he is on his turf in the World Tetris Championships and that he only competes with real champions. He then tells LA Knight to go back to the mid-card where he belongs.
Backstage, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven think about Piper's victory party when she runs into Naomi and General Manager Nick Aldis. Naomi warns Chelsea to keep her name out of her mouth, and Aldis asks Naomi and Chelsea to face each other next week on the condition that they keep their hands off each other.
Valentina Shevchenko is seen in the front row.
Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) ends in a no-contest after Solo Sikoa hits Montez Ford in the back with a metal folding chair. After the match, Angelo Dawkins is hit with the Samoan Spike as The Bloodline go on the attack, and Montez Ford meets the same fate. The Bloodline soon attack Owens before powerbombing him through the announce table.
Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Grayson Waller and Austin Theory! Nia Jax! Naomi!
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Swerve Strickland after countering the JML Driver with a series of roll-ups and a grabbing of the tights. After the match, The Mogul Embassy (Prince Nana, Swerve, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) attacks Orange Cassidy, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Darby Allin and Sting are in the ring and The Mogul Embassy are all outside of the ring.
We see a vignette for "Absolute" Ricky Starks vs. "Switchblade" Jay White later tonight.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match as it is announced that Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada is official for Forbidden Door.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) beat CHAOS (Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor) in a trios match with a Bulldog Choke into a rear naked choke from Moxley to Romero.
We hear from The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page). Adam Page congratulates The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) on their victory before telling them that it is not the end between both of their sides before challenging them for next week. Daniel Bryan says on commentary that The Blackpool Combat Club do not back down from a challenge and that they will accept this one.
It is announced that Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay will square off for the IWGP United States Championship at Forbidden Door.
MJF heads to the ring. MJF says that when he was contractually obligated to be here, he almost offed himself, as there is no more boring place than Colorado, then says that he is himself bored because he has no competition in AEW. He says nobody is "on the level of the Devil," then Adam Cole suddenly shows up and heads to the ring. MJF stops Adam Cole's entrance near the end and declares Cole "worthy competition for the champ" and admits he is a big fan of his, as Cole reignited his love for professional wrestling in Ring of Honor after CM Punk left. He admits that he thought ROH sucked and was full of "indie jabronies who did not belong on his TV" and that when he was about to change the channel, Adam Cole showed up and he was instantly hooked. MJF admits he got as much of his video tape as much as he could when he started training to be a wrestler and watched his career in the indies as well as NXT as he became so good that he became NXT's greatest champion ever. He then followed Cole's footsteps on the way to AEW and knew he would make the jump, and when they did, "two generational talents" would throw down. He says he was excited until Cole went from "Panama Playboy" to "Panama Game Boy." He says that Cole is stuck at home streaming on Twitch while Dr. Britt Baker leaves home with his balls in her purse, then says that Cole used to be in better shape with the body of a world champion and is now so frail that he makes crack whores jealous. MJF then mentions that it is not Cole's fault and that AEW has no idea how to showcase him, then tells the fans that they do not have a clue and that while AEW does everything to make Cole cool, all they have to do for him is to "ring the damn bell." He then proclaims that he has beaten every single top guy and that Cole is no different, then mentions that Cole is only in AEW because Vince McMahon did not think he was "top guy material." MJF says that Vince has lost his mind regarding Adam Cole, but after having seen Adam Cole, he thinks Vince was right. Adam Cole grabs a microphone and is unimpressed with MJF's ability to verbally destroy people, saying he comes across like a "toxic social media troll" and says Britt Baker would beat the hell out of MJF and asks about his obsession with other people's relationships. He then calls MJF "a world class douchebag" and tells MJF that he cannot touch him when it comes to his body of work, then proposes that they pee in a couple of cops and see "who's Maxwell and who's not." Cole tells MJF they are nothing like, and that everyone in every locker room he has been in has respected him despite being a bad guy in the past while there is not a single person in the back who respects MJF for being selfish, conceited and lazy. He then says he speaks for a lot of people when he tells MJF that nobody respects him, which leads to the crowd chanting "no respect." MJF says that is "a lot of tough talk coming from Keith Lee's manager." Cole says MJF wants to create a false narrative about him because he is a coward who cannot tell him to shut up and face him, then says that he is wasting his breath and that his words are going over his head. He then says MJF will not face him because he is better than MJF and the fans know it. MJF yells at Cole says he will wrestle him eight days a week and beat his ass. Cole then says they have a match and leaves.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay backstage. Matt Hardy introduces everyone to Ethan Page, and Jeff Hardy asks Ethan Page to use his ego for good before Matt asks Ethan to apologize genuinely for injuring him. Ethan and Zay shake hands. Matt then says that he is not doing this to break him, but to make him a better man. Zay says that they are going to have "a whole lot of fun."
"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry and Hook beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Dralistico and "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance) in a Texas Tornado Tag Match following a Redrum on Jose the Assitant and a Snare Trap on Dralistico.
We hear from Tony Khan, who announces that the main event of the very first AEW Collision will be "Switchblade" Jay White, Juice Robinson and Samoa Joe vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and CM Punk.
Konosuke Takeshita beats Damon Ace. After the match, Don Callis tries to speak, but the crowd drowns him out with their boos. He says everything Kenny Omega and The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) have is in their lives is because of his and that this is all Kenny's fault. He then says that Kenny Omega has been like "a cancer in his body" and that one cuts cancer out, and that he and his family will cut The Elite out of AEW for good.
Backstage, Alex Marvez tries to get an interview with Christian Cage. Cage quickly walks out of his dressing room as Luchasaurus beats someone up before declaring he is the uncrowned TNT Champion and that Arn Anderson took something from him and that he will take something from Arn. Luchasaurus leaves the dressing room, and it is revealed that Luchasaurus has attacked Brock Anderson.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Anna Jay A.S.
We hear from Toni Storm and Ruby Soho. They say that they will be watching to see who faces Toni Storm for the AEW World Women's Championship next week on Rampage, because they will face the greatest AEW World Women's champ who ever lived.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats "Absolute" Ricky Starks in a match with "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) banned from ringside. During the match, referee Paul Turner gets clipped as Ricky Starks hits Jay White with the Ro-Sham-Bo, and as the referee is down, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) hit Starks with the 3:10 To Yuma and run off. Jay White then hits Starks with Blade Runner for the win.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring to start tonight's show. Trick Williams says that things are back to normal again with Carmelo as North American Champion, then Carmelo Hayes says that the best version of Cameron Grimes showed up and gave him one of his greatest challenges. He says that the goal was getting back the North American Champion, then says that he is the goal, because dreams chase him, not the other way around, and he is what everyone else aspires to be. Carmelo says that as he looks at the fans, he realizes that they could never be him while he stands on top with his accomplishments as the fans are just reaching, then proclaims himself the most illustrious North American Champion in history and that he has "right now." Solo Sikoa shows up and congratulates Carmelo, then says there is less talking and more fighting around here. After Solo says he is next in line for the North American title, Trick says that was between and Grimes. Solo tells Carmelo that he has no fear in his eyes and that he has his number and can beat him right here, right now, then Grayson Waller shows up and says Solo Sikoa is not famous to have Carmelo's number and that Carmelo would leave him on voicemail. He also tells Solo Sikoa that he does not get opportunities simply because he asks for one, then says everyone has one finger up because they have only one friends and that he is "Solo" because nobody likes him. Solo tells Grayson Waller to shut up and says that he knows Grayson Waller wants a fight, then decides to have one by punching Carmelo, Trick and Grayson. He is soon ganged up on, and referees quickly show up to start the brawl.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells Santos Escobar to put his ring gear on because he has a match tonight.
Josh Briggs beats Von Wagner. During the match, Wagner slams Brooks Jensen's arm onto the ring apron. Soon after, Jensen and Fallon Henley put a plan into action where Fallon distracts the referee so that Jensen can hand his cast to Briggs so he can use it as a weapon. It works, and Briggs gets the win.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Solo Sikoa, who says that he wants both Carmelo Anthony and Von Wagner tonight and he wants to leave them hurt like they did him.
In footage from earlier today, Thea Hail is officially part of Chase University. As everyone goes to take a picture, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) show up to make fun of Chase University. Pretty Deadly back off after Bodhi Hayward reminds them of losing the NXT tag titles.
Tony D'Angelo guests on commentary for the next match.
Nathan Frazer beats Santos Escobar after Escobar refuses a crowbar that is slid to him in the ring by Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Xyon Quinn, who says that he does not care for Wes Lee or Nathan Frazer and that Wes Lee got lucky. He says that next week, he will leave Wes Lee unconscious.
Bron Breakker heads to the ring. Breakker says Joe Gacy challenged him mentally and physically and made things personal by going after his father, but no matter what Gacy did, he would not take the NXT Championship away from him. He says that this was about NXT and that NXT is special to him, and after he went through the curtain last night, he knew everybody wanted the championship. Breakker then asks who will step up to the challenge, and Apollo Crews shows up. Apollo Crews speaks in his normal voice when he says that he has missed the energy of the NXT fans, then says that while he was not here Saturday, he is here now and here as long as he wants to be. The fans chant that they missed Apollo, who says that he has watched Bron's rise to the top and says that when he left NXT, he left way too soon and left some goals on the table. He then says he is back to make history. Apollo says that he envisioned himself and Bron Breakker making history together in a match, and tells Bron Breakker that he will see him down the road. Both men then shake hands.
We hear from Joe Gacy, who tells his followers that realizing that you cannot make it on your own is a strength, not a weakness, and that there are people in need of guidance just like his two followers near him. He says that they opened their minds and that together, they have made great strides, and that their message is stronger than any world possessions or symbols. Gacy says that now, his followers can focus on their progression as his "Dyad" and compete in the ring next week.
Roxanne Perez beats Tiffany Stratton with the Pop Rox after Tiffany misses a top rope moonsault to win the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament and a contract for a championship match. After the match, Roxanne Perez celebrates with Cora Jade, but Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) show up. Mandy Rose congratulates Roxanne, then tells her to enjoy the moment because it is all downhill from here. She tells Roxanne she has a better chance of leaving the contract in her closet or going to Raw or SmackDown than she does beating her, as she will fail like Cora Jade failed twice if she cashes in on her. Mandy says her title is not going anywhere, then proceeds to insult Cora Jade only to get punched in the face by Roxanne. This starts a three-on-two brawl, and Indi Hartwell runs in to even the odds and send Toxic Attraction into a retreat.
Backstage, it is revealed that Bodhi Hayward has been attacked. Bodhi tells Andre Chase that Pretty Deadly attacked him from behind.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton interrupts Wendy Choo's interview to complain about her loss tonight. Wendy Choo throws her drink in Tiffany's face when Tiffany refuses to get the hint that this is her interview time.
Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Andre Chase despite Thea Hail stopping Bodhi Hayward from getting involved in the match and getting on the ring apron, allowing Andre Chase to recover.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick William are met by Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Tony D'Angelo. Tony tells them that if they want Carmelo's title reign to last, joining him would be a good idea. Trick Williams says D'Angelo may be the Don of NXT, but Carmelo Hayes is the sun of NXT and everything revolves around him. D'Angelo tells Carmelo and Trick to stay out of his way if they know what is good for them.
Alba Fyre beats Tatum Paxley. After the match, Alba Fyre is attacked on the stage by Lash Legend.
Backstage, Roderick Strong meets with Diamond Mine and congratulates The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) on rising up to the challenger and becoming NXT Tag Team Champions. Diamond Mine then hug before Malik Blade and Edris Enofe show up. Blade and Enofe congratulate The Creed Brothers before wanting a shot at the tag titles, and The Creed Brothers give it to them. Roderick Strong says that it is not Christmas and that opponents should earn it, then chastises The Creed Brothers again. Roderick Strong says that he was going to give The Creed Brothers one mistake as champion, and that they have already made it.
We see another vignette for Giovanni Vinci, and it revealed that Giovanni Vinci is Fabian Aichner repackaged. Giovanni Vinci debuts next week.
Before the next match, Solo Sikoa says that he has brought someone who wants to beat up Carmelo Hayes and Grayson Waller as badly as he does: Apollo Crews.
Solo Sikoa and Apollo Crews beat Grayson Waller and Carmelo Hayes.
"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Steven Andrews.
Marina Shafir beats Skye Blue by submission.
Ortiz beats Serpentico.
Toni Storm beats Zeda Zhang.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Ortiz. Ortiz says he is tired of talking, but he will talk for Schiavone. He says that it is over between him and Chris Jericho and that his only focus is taking the hair off Jericho's head, as it is the only way that he can hurt him. He says that he will finish the job at Road Rager.
"Platinum" Max Caster and The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Preston "10" Vance) in a six-man tag match after Colton Gunn hits Alex Reynolds with a crutch and the referee does not see it.
Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos show up. Styles congratulates all five teams in the tag team battle royal for being part of his "state of the tag team division adress." He hopes to defend the Raw tag team titles against the best when WWE gets back on the road. Styles address all five teams - including a solo Lince Dorado, who is here alone due to Gran Metalik being injured - and when AJ Styles describes his team with positive adjectives, The New Day describes them with negative ones, including "booty." As Kofi says that Styles and Omos are not a registered tag team, Styles says they are the tag team champions. Orton tells Styles to shut up, and Riddle says shutting up has worked wonders for his relationship with Orton before he rambles on. Orton has to tell Riddle to stop - which he does - then Styles asks who else wants to interrupt him before The Miz - now in a wheelchair - and John Morrison show up. The Miz says that the tag team division has become somewhat dry, and Morrison says he has brought his "Drip Stick" tonight. Morrison shoots water from the bucket on Miz's wheelchair, then Miz announces that Morrison will represent the two of them and compete on his behalf in tonight's tag team battle royal. On the way to the ring, Miz nearly rolls down the ramp. Morrison catches him, then both Riddle and Orton hit RKOs to start the match.
Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley are in the executive suite and drinking champagne with their entourage.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos guest on commentary for the next match.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) eliminates Lince Dorado (representing The Lucha House Party and an injured Gran Metalik), John Morrison (representing the team of himself and The Miz), the team of Mace and T-Bar, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), and the team of Randy Orton and Matt Riddle to win a tag team battle royal and earn a shot at the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. During the match, Morrison eliminates Lince Dorado after spraying water into his eyes with the Drip Stick, but the Drip Stick does not help him against Mace and T-Bar, who eliminate him soon after.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by Charlotte Flair, who wants her loss from Nikki Cross last week stricken from her record. Pearce and Deville refuse, and Charlotte accuses them of career jealousy. Charlotte then asks for a rematch with Nikki Cross she says she deserves, then Rhea Ripley shows up and says that as much as she likes Charlotte getting flustered, she respects Nikki, and says she is more deserving of a rematch. Deville then proposes a tag team match where the two of them team up against Nikki Cross and a tag team partner of her choice. Charlotte says that unlike Rhea, she can be professional about this.
Backstage, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) celebrate their tag team battle royal win, and are about to have a feast when "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos show up with a turkey leg. Styles calls them "wannabe Vikings," but Erik says the way he lives honors the Vikings before him, and if Styles has a problem with that, they have a problem. Styles says this is why Vikings no longer exist, then he and Omos leave.
Elias is in the ring. He plays his guitar, then says there will be no other introductions tonight and that it is Jaxson Ryker's fault that they will not become tag team champions, saying that if he did what he was told, they would be champions. He says that instead, Jaxson Ryker became completely unhinged, and that he had no choice but to leave him high and dry. He says that when he first saw Ryker, he saw the ghost of war and a man who would go to battle, but did not see a man who would not go to battle for him. Suddenly, Elias is attacked from behind by Jaxson Ryker, who has new American ring gear and a shorter haircut, and referees have to break up the assault.
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Jaxson Ryker beats Elias by count-out after Elias flees from Ryker and runs to the back.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring and takes his sword into the ring with hi. After the commercial break, the ring is set up for a contract signing, and WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are also in the ring to introduce Bobby Lashley. Strangely, Bobby Lashley refuses to show up, and Drew McIntyre says that he knows how this contract signing is going to go if Lashley did show up. He then tells a story about a Scottish king who lost several big battles, hid in a cave and saw a spider in a cave try to make a web on the ceiling and eventually did. He says this inspired the king to get back into battle, and he won Scotland's freedom. Drew McIntyre then says "If at first you don't succeed, beat Lashley's ass at Hell In A Cell," then tries to sign the contract. Suddenly, MVP and Bobby Lashley are on the TitanTron. MVP apologizes for Lashley being fashionably late as he says that there is some business they need to discuss, and MVP and Lashley head to the ring with their entourage. MVP congratulates McIntyre for "manipulating his way into facing Lashley at Hell In A Cell," then says he and Lashley held up their end of the bargain last week and asks how Lashley will be rewarded for his compliance. Lashley then says that if McIntyre loses at Hell In A Cell, McIntyre will never got another WWE Championship match against him ever again. As MVP speaks, McIntyre accepts this stipulation, but wants something from Lashley. He wants their match to be one-on-one and with no outside interference, and he wants it to be a Hell In A Cell Match. MVP tells McIntyre that Lashley accepts his terms. Deville and Pearce make the necessary changes, and McIntyre signs. Pearce says that this will be official as MVP asks if this will be notarized, then Lashley says that while he finds it charming that McIntyre is getting back to his Scottish roots, those who don't succeed at first just don't win against him. After he says that McIntyre will lose and leave with his legs tucked between his kilt, Lashley signs. McIntyre says he went through a lot in his last time in the Cell, and that he will put Lashley through it at Hell In A Cell. He says that Lashley will be begging him for mercy and that he will grant it with a Claymore between the eyes when he takes the WWE Championship from him. He tells him to enjoy the coming weeks and that he will see him in Hell. Lashley says he will beat him there also, and after Lashley gets up, McIntyre cuts the table in half with his sword.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki Cross. Nikki says that she has had potential in her all this time, and that it is her tenacity and spirit that makes her a winner. She says that by believing in herself, her only regret will be in not taking chances and that she is willing to try. On the subject of a tag team partner, she says that it is somebody who she admires and that she reminds her of a superhero. The tag team partner is none other than Asuka.
Sheamus - now wearing a medical face mask - watches the next match from the commentary table. Before the next match, Sheamus asks how Ricochet and Humberto Carrillo can be deserving of a United States title shot after breaking his face. Carrillo and Ricochet then tease attacking Sheamus, scaring him in the process, to get him to stop talking.
Ricochet vs. Humberto Carrillo ends in a double count-out following a standing Spanish Fly off the ring apron. (The winner would have faced Sheamus for the WWE United States Championship.) Sheamus laughs at both Ricochet and Humberto Carrillo after the match.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are about to enter their dressing room when MVP wants a word with Kofi. MVP says he has been impressed with him as of late, but is not surprised he has been coming up short. He says that while he represents Bobby Lashley, he was a Kofi Kingston fan when he won the WWE Championship and cried tears of joy following their long history, and says that this moment inspired him to come back. He then says that "KofiMania" ended suddenly because Kofi was nothing like Lashley, and says that shaking hands with Drew McIntyre after losing to him made him look weak and that KofiMania's ended because he "wasn't ready." Kofi tells MVP that he is the last person he wants advice from and says his friends and family provide him the motivation he needs, and says that Lashley only fights for money, but MVP says that Lashley also fights for the power that comes with it.
We hear from Eva Marie. She says that we have heard her story over the last few weeks, but it is just the beginning, and that she has put in a lot of work and passion to be where she is now. She then says it is time to practice what she preaches. She says the ability to help others requires the courage tos how up and be seen, and that she is going to show another side of herself pull back the curtain and show what it takes to make resilience and hard work look effortless. It is then revealed she is arriving next week.
Kofi Kingston vs. Matt Riddle is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with Mansoor, and asks if he is ready for his match with Drew Gulak tonight. Mansoor says he is ready, but Mustafa tells him he is only ready for a fair fight and asks what he will do if Drew Gulak plays dirty. He tells him not to assume that everyone will play by the same rules he does, for this is not how the world works.
Jeff Hardy beats Cedric Alexander after kicking him out of the air and hitting him with the Twist of Fate.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley is met by Charlotte Flair, who tells her to follow her lead since she has more experience and tells her to take out Nikki - since she respects her so much - while she takes care of Asuka. Rhea says she will follow her straight to Hell in two weeks, then says her championship makes up for Charlotte's experience and that Charlotte should follow her lead.
Nikki Cross and Asuka beat Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley after Charlotte and Rhea finally turn on each other following a lack of cooperation and professionalism between them.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler not only interrupted her and Lily's playdate, but also for calling Lily "just a stupid doll." She says that Shayna is wrong, and that it will be a real scream when Shayna comes to play later tonight.
Mansoor beats Drew Gulak following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Randy Orton gives Matt Riddle the invisible key to allow him to talk again, but as soon as Riddle goes on endlessly about Burger King and getting back on the road, Orton thinks differently of it and tells him to be quiet again. When Riddle asks him if he is going to be in his corner in his match, Orton is unsure.
Kofi Kingston beats Matt Riddle after countering the RKO.
Backstage, Nia Jax meets with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia says that Reginald is recovering after what Shayna did to her and says it was out of line. She offers Shayna her help, but Shayna says that Alexa Bliss will be the one needing help when she is done with her.
It's time for Alexa's Playground. As Alexa Bliss tells Lily that they could potentially make a new friends with Shayna Baszler, Shayna shows up before she is introduced. Shayna slams the rocking chair in the corner down onto the mat, then sits next to Alexa, who gives Shayna a chance to be her and Lily's new friend. She says that all Shayna has to do is apologize to Lily. Shayna says Alexa is more delusional she looks and says she is responsible for Reginald's accidents and for her and Nia Jax losing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, which Alexa simply laughs off. After Alexa says she just wants to be friends, Lily says through Alexa that it would be in Shayna's best interest to apologize to her. Shayna takes Lily and tells her she is sorry Lily is "just a stupid doll." Alexa attacks Shayna, but Shayna sends her out of the ring and stomps on Lily's head. Suddenly, the lights around the arena go haywire and jets of flame go off all around Shayna, causing Shayna to run to the back. Backstage, the lights continue to flicker in and out, and things nearly fall on Baszler as she moves away from the ring. Shayna soon finds herself locked in a room when the lights go out. Shayna finally finds an open door and locks herself in an office, but the lights go out. When the lights flicker again, Lily is in the room with her when Shayna looks in the mirror. She turns back, but Lily is gone. Shayna kicks the mirror, but when Lily is still in the reflection, Shayna panics.
Raw Talk: Bobby Lashley isn't sweating Drew McIntyre.
Backstage, Proud 'n Powerful talk about their first and last tag team title opportunity. Ortiz says they lost and that this is dangerous. Santana says this is dangerous because it has made them hungrier than a pack of wild dogs, as they have prided themselves on learning from their own mistakes. He says that they will be back on the top spot, and that it all starts tonight, and that the tag team division is being given fair warning. Ortiz tells the tag team division to prepare to face the best.
Jade Cargill beats Rache Chanel. After the match, Mark Sterling says that AEW knows what they have in Jade Cargill, and that it will not be exploited any more. He says that Cargill needs representation - not a manager - and that she has the best representation in him. Sterling then says that the first thing they will do is some contract negotiation, then Sterling lets Cargill says "I'm that bitch!"
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis.
We hear from The Dark Order. Evil Uno says it will be himself vs. Miro for the AEW TNT Championship on Dynamite, and says that championship gold is coming back to The Dark Order. Colt Cabana and John "4" Silver both pretend to Miro, and Evil Uno chops both of them. He then says he is facing Danny Limelight and while he is a fantastic competitor, he is no Evil Uno. Colt Cabana and John Silver pretend to be Danny Limelight, and Evil Uno chops both of them.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Scorpio Sky beats Trevor Read with the heel lock.
Taz guests on commentary for the next match.
Team Taz ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Trevor Aeon and Kendall Burke.
Evil Uno beats Danny Limelight.
We hear from Diamante, who says that she has the opportunity to take on Hikaru Shida, and says that if Shida thought what Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. did to her was bad, then Shida should wait until she tears her apart and makes people forget she was every AEW Women's Championship as she makes her way to the top.
Scorpio Sky guests on commentary for the next match.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Mike Sydal.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and Alan "5" Angels) after Max Caster hits Alex Reynolds in the back with a boombox after a previous attempt at cheating fails.
Kris Statlander beats Queen Aminata.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Pretty Picture (JD Drake and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth).
Todd Pettengill welcomes everyone to tonight's show in his first WWE appearance since 1997.
Code Orange performs "Underneath" at the start of tonight's show.
Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox and Mia Yim beat Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez by stopping a double team from Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez after Mia Yim and Candice LeRae brawl their way to the back.
General Manager William Regal is the voice of a short commercial for the new WWE Superstars Cookie Sandwiches starring NXT Superstars. (He also voices all of the "Promotional consideration is paid for by the following..." segments of the show.)
Finn Balor beats Damian Priest with two Coup De Graces after punching Priest off the ring apron and into the steel steps on the outside. With this match, Finn Balor gets his 11th NXT TakeOver event win.
Adam Cole stars in a brief ICOPRO commercial (even though ICOPRO no longer exists).
Before the next match, Johnny Gargano locks the front door to the house after setting the thermostat - which is next to a picture of Dok Hendrix - to 69 degrees.
Keith Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Johnny Gargano. During the match, Candice LeRae tries to interfere, but she is stopped by Mia Yim. As the referee is dealing with Candice and Mia Yim, Gargano stabs Keith Lee with the house key that he has placed in his trunks. Despite this, Keith Lee is able to kick out and keep going.
General Manager William Regal voices another commercial for the new WWE Superstars Cookie Sandwiches.
Adam Cole retains the NXT Championship against Velveteen Dream in a Backlot Brawl that also sees Dexter Lumis shove Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish into the trunk of a Chevy Impala and drive off. As per pre-match stipulation, Velveteen Dream cannot challenge for the NXT Championship again while Adam Cole is champion.
Todd Pettengill advertises the NXT T-shirts at WWEShop.com, and an AOL Chat joke is made with Triple H, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Road Dogg" Jesse James.
Karrion Kross beats Tommaso Ciampa with the Kross Jacket.
Code Orange is seen in the front row.
Robert Stone is seen behind the barricade near the NXT logo in a disheveled state.
Io Shirai beats Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match to win the NXT Women's Championship following a moonsault on Ripley as Charlotte has Ripley in the Figure Eight.
Ace Austin beats Cousin Jake after The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) attack Cody Deaner, distracting Cousin Jake and allowing Austin to kick the middle rope in order to hit The Fold for the win.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says she has moved on from Rosemary and is living her best life. She says it is not her fault Rosemary is obsessed with her, but she has no problem teaching Rosemary who she is dealing with.
Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary ends with the sudden appearance and return of Havok. Havok hits Rosemary with a Tombstone Piledriver, then Taya Valkyrie runs into Father James Mitchell and Su Yung only to run into a choke slam by Havok. Father James Mitchell then frees Rosemary from her chains.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) have a short argument over who is in tonight's tag team match, then get their heads in the game while Trey Miguel drinks shots of tequila.
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Backstage, Eddie Edwards thanks The Sandman for last week, but returns the Kendo stick, saying it would not be fair to Kenny. The Sandman draws a face on the Kendo stick and hands it back to him, telling him to think of it as "Kenny 2.0." Eddie Edwards is enamored with the idea and re-accepts the Kendo stick.
We see a video package of "The Machine" Brian Cage training.
We hear from "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who says that he is better than "The Machine" Brian Cage and that he is out working and taking people to the hospital while Cage is sitting at home. He states that he is clearing a path to the Impact World Championship and that he will see Cage when he faces Willie Mack in the ring, and that what he does to him will be a taste of what he will do to Cage.
Madman Fulton beats two opponents in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Sami Callihan says he is sick and tired of the Knockouts Division, and if Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux want to embarrass them, they can get it over with right now.
oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux after Jake Crist hands Dave Crist a roll of quarters that he uses to punch out Fallah Bahh. After the match, Jake and Dave Crist are about to beat up Scarlett when Tessa Blanchard runs in to make the save.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Willie Mack. He tells "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin that he will put his hands on him and show him what he is all about when he ends his putting people in the hospital. Rich Swann tells Willie Mack he has his back, then Johnny Mundo and John E. Bravo show up to mock their friendship and tell Rich Swann that the X Division Championship is as good as Johnny's.
In the parking lot, Sami Callihan chews out the rest of oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) before exacting revenge on Tessa Blanchard.
Jordynne Grace beats Kiera Hogan.
Konnan reminds Santana and Ortiz not to rest on their laurels against The Rascalz in their match tonight.
We hear from Moose, who says it drives him absolutely nuts when ECW originals show up in Impact Wrestling for money. Moose tells Rob Van Dam his prime was over twenty years ago and that he is "The Whole F'n show," not RVD. He challenges him to a match at Slammiversary and says he will make his life a living hell until he accepts his challenge.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) to become the Impact Tag Team Champions...almost. During the match, Ortiz confronts Trey Miguel for drinking out of his flask. He then drinks out of the aforementioned flask only to get kicked in the gut by Dezmond Xavier, causing Ortiz to spit alcohol into the eyes of the referee and blind him. Trey Miguel eventually goes up top and pins Santana, and The Rascalz make the pinfall to get the win and win the titles after another referee shows up to make the count. When the assigned referee manages to recover immediately afterwards, he reverses the decision due to Trey Miguel not officially being part of the match, and The Latin-American Xchange retain the Impact Tag Team Championships against The Rascalz by disqualification.
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In footage from earlier this week, Paul Heyman says Brock Lesnar chose not to cash in until now because he refuses to let Seth Rollins get away with multiple blows, and exacted vengeance because he can. He says that Rollins has paid the price and that he will pay again with the Universal Championship after Lesnar cashes in on him tonight.
We hear from Ricochet and Robert Roode. Both men have plans of winning tonight's 50-man battle royal.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth Rollins, whose abdomen is taped up. Rollins says he is not in the best of shape, but he is still here to be a fighting champion and he will stomp Baron Corbin's head into the mat. If Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman stick to their word tonight and Lesnar cashes in, he is ready for "The Beast."
We hear from Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and Rusev. They also want to win tonight's 50-man battle royal.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) with a double superkick to Wilder.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Universal Championship against Baron Corbin with a schoolkid pin after Corbin yells at referee John Cone for taking a steel chair out of his hands. After the match, Corbin hits Rollins with End Of Days, then Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar and a referee show up and Rollins lays in the middle of the ring. Heyman trips on the way into the ring and drops the Money In The Bank briefcase, however, and this distracts Lesnar long enough to allow Rollins to hit Lesnar with a low blow. With the cash-in yet to occur, Rollins takes the steel chair and smashes it into Lesnar's back as Lesnar cradles the Money In The Bank briefcase. Heyman cries for mercy as Seth hits Lesnar with The Stomp right on the Money In The Bank briefcase.
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After the brief commercial break, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar head to the back.
Finn Balor retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship with a top rope DDT followed by the Coup De Grace.
We hear from The Miz and Jinder Mahal, both of whom want to win tonight's 50-man battle royal. Jinder laments losing the WWE 24/7 Championship, and says that he will win the title back from R-Truth on the plane flight back home.
Shane McMahon beats Roman Reigns after Drew McIntyre hits Roman with a Claymore outside of referee Charles Robinson's field of vision while Robinson is checking on Shane, who inadvertently hits Robinson in the eye in the process.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Kingston says his match is tonight is about more than the WWE Championship. Woods says Kofi is more than just a champion; he is a hero. Kofi says that while Dolph Ziggler is fighting with newfound intensity, he is fighting with purpose and he knows what to do to stay on top. Tonight, he gives Ziggler another moment to obsess over: the one where he didn't get the job done.
Lars Sullivan beats The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) by disqualification in a 3-on-1 handicap match after The Lucha House Party tie Sullivan's legs up and gang up on him. After the match, Sullivan stalks The Lucha House Party and takes them out one by one on the ramp.
Randy Orton beats Triple H after countering an attempted facebreaker kneesmash into an RKO.
It is revealed that during a stopover in Hanover, Germany en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jinder Mahal pinned R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship a second time. On the six-hour leg from Hanover to Jeddah, R-Truth pins a sleeping Jinder to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for a fifth time. Unfortunately for him, he wakes everyone up and has to hide in a bathroom.
Backstage, Baron Corbin interrupts an interview by Byron Saxton and says that referee John Cone cost him the biggest match of his career and the Universal Championship and that heads are going to roll.
Before the next match, Bobby Lashley poses on a platform on the stage before entering the ring. When Braun Strowman shows up, he picks up the platform and tosses it off the stage.
Braun Strowman beats Bobby Lashley.
We hear from Ali and Samoa Joe, who both want to win tonight's 50-man battle royal.
Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler following an enziguri from the apron from Xavier Woods to Ziggler. Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Dolph Ziggler, who says that he thought Kofi earned it the right way, but now everyone can see that Kofi is a coward. He says he outperformed Kofi, that he was the better man and that it should be him. Ziggler demands a rematch with Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship in a steel cage match with nobody at ringside.
We see footage of the fans' excitement for Super Showdown.
Before the next match, Elias mocks everyone else in the 50-man battle royal through song, saying nobody will eliminate him because they do not have his talent. The Miz leaves through the middle rope, hits Elias, sends him into the ring, and the battle royal begins.
Hometown NXT Superstar Mansoor wins the 50-man battle royal, last eliminating Elias. After the match, Byron Saxton interviews Mansoor. He says he does not have words to describe how important this moment is to himself or to the fans here. He stood in the ring as a prospect with no idea where he would end up, and all he had was a dream to become a WWE Superstar and represent Saudi Arabia all over the world. As the crowd chants "You deserve this," Mansoor says that he won the greatest battle royal in WWE history and his dream came true.
The Undertaker beats a busted-open Goldberg after Goldberg goes for a Tombstone Piledriver and falls down and nearly accidentally hurts The Undertaker in the process. During the match, Goldberg busts his head open after hitting his head from running into the ring post, and Goldberg's head hits the mat when The Undertaker hits him with the Tombstone Piledriver for the win. Goldberg also accidentally knocks himself out during the match. After the match, The Undertaker has an unimpressed look on his face, and Goldberg has to be helped to the back after he is unable to leave the ring under his own power. It is later reported that Goldberg suffered a concussion during the match.
Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Drago and Aerostar.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan that have led up to their unsanctioned fight in the woods tonight.
Backstage, Sonjay Dutt and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams come to blows over the mystery backstage attacker.
We see a video package chronicling last week's Last Rites Match between Su Yung and Allie for the Impact Knockouts Championship.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is a match between Tommy Dreamer and Rob Van Dam.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are playing dominoes when Diamante suddenly returns. Diamante finds it suspicious that King is taking care of LAX after Konnan is taken down. King then gets Santana and Ortiz fired up for their match, and after Santana and Ortiz leave, King and an untrusting Diamante bump fists.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley).
It is time for Fact of Life with Eli Drake. He lists the top five "dummies" in Impact Wrestling: the fans of Impact, Austin Aries, Impact management, the fans of Impact (again), and Moose. He says that the fans of jealous of "the undeniable kavorka of Eli Drake," then goes on to call Moose a half-wit for losing his World title briefcase to him. He then accepts Moose's challenge to face him next with the winner facing Austin Aries. Suddenly, Moose shows up and congratulates Eli Drake for having the cheesiest one-liners in the company before saying Eli Drake is a dummy for losing the tag team titles and his World title match against Pentagon Jr. He then says Eli Drake is a dummy and a loser. Eli then says he does not need gold because he is gold, then punches Moose. Moose fights back by slamming Eli Drake's head into the podium, but Eli Drake hits Moose with the Gravy Train before throwing the podium on top of him .
"The Machine" Brian Cage quickly beats Rohit Raju. After the match, "Reborn" Matt Sydal shows up and congratulates him on his win. He says that Cage is jacked, tan and able to throw anyone else around, but then he says that instead of strength, he sees inner weakness, and he can complete "The Machine" and show him the path if he forgoes his shot at the Impact X Division Championship. Cage responds by hitting Sydal with an F5.
Next week: "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal for the Impact X Division Championship! Moose vs. Eli Drake for #1 contendership to the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary!
Eddie Edwards arrives at the woods for his unsanctioned match against Sami Callihan.
Josh Mathews interviews Austin Aries via Skype. He does not care who he defends the World title against at Slammiversary, even though Eli Drake has a poor track record against him and Moose may be in over his head facing him. He then says that he will do whatever it takes to get the job done. As for who he thinks he will win between Eli Drake and Moose, he does not seem to care who will face him.
It is announced that Johnny Impact will be returning to Impact Wrestling at Slammiversary.
We see a video package chronicling the events of the feud between Madison Rayne and Tessa Blanchard.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Tessa Blanchard, who says that she is still a winner and that Madison Rayne is a loser who has to stroll down memory lane. Suddenly, Kiera Hogan shows up. Blanchard becomes aggressive, but Kiera tells Blanchard she is not here to rub her loss in her face, then says she did not live up to the hype. Blanchard throws Hogan into some boxes in retaliation, but Kiera hits some elbows. A member of security tries to stop the brawl, and Blanchard strikes back and eventually gets the last word.
We hear from Moose, who says Eli Drake fucked up. He planned on simply beating him next week, but now he is going to hurt him after what he did earlier tonight.
Alisha Edwards and Tommy Dreamer stop Eddie Edwards before he can kill Sami Callihan, who manages to escape. They try to reason with Eddie, but Eddie hits Dreamer in the groin and goes after Sami.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
