SuperBout V, Week One - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 7, 2026

The show starts with Derrick King getting fans to sign a petition to get "The Gift" Ray Sanders in the main event.

We see the cold intro for SuperBout V, narrated by "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.

Derrick King shows up at the start of the show with the petition in his hand. There is also a ornate-looking black chair in front of the announce desk as Dustin Starr interviews Derrick. Derrick says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders belongs in the main event of SuperBout V, and asks Matchmaker King Cobra to show up so he can show him the petition. Matchmaker King Cobra says he is not doing this for Derrick or for Ray Sanders, but for the fans, and if they want it, he will sign it. The Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship main event match in Week 3 is now a Triple Threat Match.

It is now obvious what the ornate-looking chair in front of the announce table is: a barber's chair. Before the next match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox shows up with a very big man wearing a black suit, trilby hat and sunglasses.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage to become the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion. During the match, the referee is knocked down by Eli Knox's feet as Colton Cage goes for the Cold Hearted Cutter. He hits it, but the referee is down. Eli Knox calls for reinforcements in the form of the big man in black, who gets in the ring and hits Colton Cage with a choke slam. After the big man leaves, Eli Knox revives the referee and gets the pin, the win and the championship.

Backstage, Tim Bosby is absolutely livid that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is now in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship Match.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine beat Major Curtis and Sevyn Cruz to advance in the Blue Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Sevyn Cruz inadvertently takes out Major Curtis with a top rope blockbuster and VaShawn Harvey tags himself to take out CJ Blaine and pin Sevyn Cruz following CJ Blaine's Busaiku Knee to Sevyn Cruz for the win.

Backstage, Mike Anthony meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders about the petition and tells him that he deserves it, then warns him that respect is going out the door in the main event and that the best man will win.

KJ Rockett beats Mama Money, Makkari Kandy, Raven Black, Xya Wolf and C-Rex to win a Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship #1 contender's gauntlet match. Mama Money is eliminated after CJ Money holds Makkari Kandy down from the ring apron only for Mama Money to nail him with a clothesline and knock him off the apron instead of hitting Makkari Kandy as intended. When Xya Wolf eliminates Raven Black, Raven Black attacks Xya Wolf and hits her with a spinebuster before being forced out of the ring by security, which allows KJ Rockett to eliminate Xya Wolf with a standing moonsault. When C-Rex gets in the ring, Jake Pariah and Sevyn Cruz distract C-Rex by spitting water in her face, which has no effect and causes C-Rex to chase the both of them to the WrestleCenter lobby. C-Rex is counted out, and KJ Rockett wins the match. C-Rex returns after the match, and KJ Rockett hightails it out of the ring.

We hear from Mike Mondo, who says that next week, there will be a battle royal to decide who faces him for the NWA National Championship. He says that whoever wins will be stepping into the ring with the human gut-checking machine.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "The Ember" Shawn Aries beat The Shocker and "Livewire" Bobby Ford to advance in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Chris Lexx counters a lackadaisical cover by Bobby Ford with a crucifix pin for the win.

K-Toomer beats Big John Dalton in a Survive or Surrender Match after Big Daddy throws in the towel while K-Toomer hits Big John Dalton with a flurry of offense as Big John is tied up in the ropes. During the match, Big Daddy and DJ Klaun VI go at it, and at one point, Big Daddy Spears K-Toomer through a table and DJ Klaun VI hits a top rope elbow drop on Big John Dalton.

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Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says that Mike Anthony and "The Gift" Ray Sanders are only fighting to see who comes out in second place behind him, then states that jumping off is a lot easier than jumping on when it comes to getting in the ring with him, because when the bell rings, he will have his opponent praying for God for forgiveness for their sins. He says that if Mike Anthony and Ray Sanders want to fight, he loves watching idiots fight, and he might as well watch from the commentary table.

Before the next match, Main Event Bradley has CJ Money face Big Nasty Phil in his place. He then says that he is not facing Big Nasty Phil today and that CJ Money has to learn how to be a man.

Big Nasty Phil beats CJ Money.

Backstage, Derrick King - now on crutches - meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. Derrick King is here to see "The Gift" Ray Sanders face Mike Anthony in the ring and that he would not miss this for the world, much to King Cobra's chagrin.

We see the music video for By the Book by The Cazana Family Bluegrass Experience, featuring The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana).

Dustin Starr interviews The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana) at the announce desk. AJ says that they are going to bring good wrestling to Memphis, Tennessee, then says there are a few women who could use a gentleman's touch after some in-ring action.

The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana) beat "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "Livewire" Bobby Ford after AJ Cazana hits Bobby Ford in the lower back with a branding iron.

Jake Brewer reports that in this year's Cobra Cup tournament, two teams of two will face each other before the winning team squares off in a singles match, with the winner of the singles match going on to the finals. In the Red Bracket, The Shocker and "Livewire Bobby Ford" will face "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "The Ember" Shawn Aries. In the Blue Bracket, Major Curtis and Sevyn Cruz will face VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine.

C-Rex beats KJ Rockett. Sevyn Cruz gets in the ring during the match and also gets annihilated.

Dustin Starr interviews VaShawn Harvey - no longer with Oso Suave - at the announce desk. VaShawn says he is on his own now and that business moves on just like he is moving on, then says he is the hottest free agent within Memphis Wrestling and that he is about to get in the ring.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders backstage. Derrick says Sanders should be Heritage Champion right now, but Sanders says that Tim Bosby cashed in "fair and square." Derrick King is not happy with that outcome, then tells him to beat Mike Anthony today. Sanders says he will do it for Derrick, but Derrick tells Sanders he should do it for himself, because it is his time.

Next week: SuperBout V!

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries.

We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. He says he has given wrestling his body, his soul and his life, but now, he is at a crossroads. He asks if he should rebuild one more time for one last run, or if she should step away and live a normal life.

Tim Bosby guests on commentary for the next match.

Mike Anthony beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders. During the match, Tim Bosby gets up from the commentary table as Mike Anthony puts Ray Sanders in an ankle lock to send a message to Bosby. Derrick King shows up ready to hit Bosby with a crutch, but as this goes on, Mike Anthony beats Ray Sanders with an inside cradle.

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Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start tonight's show. Mike Anthony admits he missed being at Memphis Wrestling, then talks about how he lost the Internet Championship a day short of a year-long reign before coming back at the Grind City Rumble and punching his ticket to SuperBout V. He then announces that he will take on Tim Bosby for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, yet there is a void in his heart, and he asks "The Gift" Ray Sanders to meet him at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says he is not convinced with his victory, as Ray Sanders had put in work for a solid work, and he questions if he was really the better man or if he just caught him at the wrong time. Ray Sanders says he fought tooth and nail to beat Sycho Simon only for Tim Bosby to cash in at the perfect time to beat him for a title he just won, and while he understands where Derrick King is coming from, he would have done what Bosby did. He then says that he came close to winning until Mike Anthony pinned him, and calls him the better man. Mike Anthony gets where Ray Sanders is coming from as they shake hands, then says they should have a rematch.

We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who announces that he returns home to Memphis Wrestling at SuperBout V.

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against Major Curtis after throwing his recruit in the crowd into the ring post before hitting the Cold Hearted Cutter on Major Curtis after Major Curtis pops a salute. After the match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox shows up and asks what he has to put on the line to get a shot at the Junior Heritage Championship. Colton Cage scratches his head, then goes up to two fans who make it clear that Eli Knox has to put his hair on the line. Colton Cage agrees with this, and gives Eli Knox the opportunity to put up or shut up. An apprehensive Eli Knox impulsively says yes.

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he will be in the main event with Wonder Boy today and that he will snap his ankle like he did with Derrick King.

Backstage, Big Nasty Phil meets with matchmaker King Cobra. He apologizes for what he did as a heel to him and others, and he wants to start 2026 on the good foot by taking care of Main Event Bradley once and for all. King Cobra says he will make it happen.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts at the announce desk. He says that he has been partners with "The Chosen One" Zay Washington for three years and that people have been telling him to watch his back. He says that he plucked him out of "the jobber hotel" and made him a star, but Justin Case got distracted by the new shiny toy. He says they could have handled things like men, but Zay Washington rattled his cage. All of a sudden, "Slick" Nick Scott shows up for the next match, and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts flattens him in the corner as soon as he turns around. Zay Washington and Justin Case show up, with Zay Washington guesting on commentary saying he was the reason Aaron Roberts earned a WWE ID contract in the first place.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats "Slick" Nick Scott. After the match, referees step in to stop a potential brawl between Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington.

Backstage, Marko Stunt meets Makkari Kandy, saying she had his favorite match on Christmas Day. Makkari hands Marko a lollipop on the way out, then Marko Stunt runs into VaShawn Harvey, who says he is the hottest free agent on his radar. Marko Stunt is not interested in managing Vashawn Harvey until he changes his mindset of thinking he is better than anyone else.

We see security camera footage of The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) attacking The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) in the WrestleCenter parking lot. They attack Bruce, then kidnap Morrow.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) at the announce desk. He compares Memphis Wrestling to "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," considering The Hollywood Clique good, people like Dustin Starr bad and the fans ugly. He also mentions that The Hollywood Clique have yet to get a match anywhere on the card, much less a tag team title rematch, and after Jay Smooth demand something be done, he tells Jay Smooth and Kale to get what they need from the back. Jimmy Blaylock calls the rest of the tag team divison cowards before holding the show hostage, with The Hollywood Clique sitting down on metal folding chairs in the ring before the rest of the tag team division shows up and fights The Hollywood Clique. This leads to a brawl between everyone in the tag team division that all the referees have to break up.

We hear from "The Thrillbilly" Silas Mason, who says that he has spent time in Memphis, Tennessee and that "Wildfire" Tommy Rich will be at Memphis Wrestling. He says that everyone knows how his time on top ended and how he wants a taste of the legacy that he once had, and that he will get a chance at that feeling again when he comes face-to-face in the ring with him, shakes his hand and thanks him while calling him the greatest NWA World Heavyweight Champion of all time.

Dustin Starr interviews Xya Wolfe at the announce desk. She says that The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) can take care of business, then says she has business of her own in the ring this week.

Xya Wolfe beats KJ Rockett after the ref stops KJ Rockett from holding on to Sevyn Cruz, allowing Xya Wolfe to complete a Sunset Flip for the pin and the win.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says that Derrick King got involved in business he did not belong in and that he now has a broken ankle, that "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Mike Anthony are both "bald-headed geeks," and that at SuperBout V, he will beat down whoever between them steps up. Wonder Boy and The Shocker show up, and Wonder Boy says he used to respect Tim Bosby, but now he has disappointed him with how he won the Heritage Championship, as he saw him as a superhero. Wonder Boy then states that Ray Sanders, not Tim Bosby, is the hero Memphis Wrestling needs. Bosby says he has no problem completing a "Make-A-Wish" today and offers to shake his hand, but when Wonder Boy refuses, he pokes him in the eye. Bosby then attacks The Shocker before getting Wonder Boy in the ring for the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Wonder Boy by submission and referee stoppage with the ankle lock. After the match, Tim Bosby refuses to let go of the hold, and when The Shocker hits him with a double ax handle from the top rope, Bosby responds with a Bos-Plex followed by a ripcord lariat to The Shocker. Tim Bosby stands over both Wonder Boy and The Shocker as the show ends.

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Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra announces that a #1 contender will soon be decided for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. He says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Tim Bosby and Marko "Hangtime" Harris were all considered, and that Ray Sanders is the #1 contender. Ray Sanders shows up and says that since he was a kid, he watched Corey Maclin's Memphis Wrestling. He says he has gone from being the WrestleCenter's first trainee to being in line for the Heritage Championship. The fans agree when Ray Sanders asks them if they think he is ready, then says he has faced lions, tigers and bears his whole life and that family and friends are behind him and that on Thanksgiving weekend, he is coming for Sycho Simon.

Backstage, K-Toomer is seen with fans at the merchandise table when Big John Dalton's father Big Daddy meets with K-Toomer. He wants the beef squashed and The Big Manes back together, as he did not raise Big John to be like this. K-Toomer says it can be settled with a simple conversation, to which Big John's father says "Let's make it happen."

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox with a schoolkid pin after Eli Knox tries to use the referee as a shield. After the match, Eli Knox hits Colton Cage from behind with a low blow.

We hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe). Tim Grind says that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has gone too far. He says that Jimmy is the only problem they have, and he asks Xya Wolfe to take care of Jimmy while he and Lil' Homie take care of business.

Main Event Money ("Main Event" Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) beats The Super Friends (Wonder Boy, The Shocker, Makkari Kandy) to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and win the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championship rings after J. Webb shows up to grab Makkari Kandy and gets taken out by Wonder Boy and CJ Money hits The Shocker with a top rope lungblower. Bradley pulls CJ Money out of the pinfall attempt to make one of his own and get credit for the pinfall. After the match, CJ Money is not happy with Bradley's actions.

Backstage, Marko Stunt is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders as he meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. He asks for a few minutes to make a big announcement.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

Backstage, DJ Klaun VI - one of K-Toomer's friends - meets with Big John Dalton and asks him to apologize to K-Toomer, with the belief that a little of the The Big Manes magic could come back. Big John Dalton agrees, and says that K-Toomer is still one of his guys, and asks DJ Clown to tell K-Toomer that he is looking for him.

It is announced that head of security Big Dan has recently suffered a heart attack and has had to undergo quadruple bypass surgery. Big Dan's GoFundMe is then mentioned.

Diana Taylor, who is guesting on commentary for the next match when she is revealed to be the last competitor, beats Nixi XS, Xya Wolfe, KJ Rockett and Raven Black with a DDT to Nixi XS to become a three-time Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion, becoming the first to do so. Raven Black and Xya Wolfe celebrate with Diana Taylor to end the show.

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The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) unexpectedly show up at the start of the show, and Aaron Roberts says that people are doubting him right now. He says he does not care if people doubt him right now, as he is the baddest man walking both sides of the Mississippi River. He says that The New Wave are being disrespected, and that today, he will prove that they still run Memphis Wrestling.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats the debuting Peyton Presley. After the match, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington throws Peyton Presley back in the ring so that Aaron Roberts can attack him again.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says he proved Timothy Thatcher wrong regarding his comments about him, then says that while VaShawn Harvey has a lot of potential, he will also prove him wrong.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We see backstage footage of Wonderboy and The Shocker talking about The Shocker's match against The Disorderlies and wanting to know about The Shocker's superpower. We find out that The Shocker is powered by Red Bull.

Before the next match, it is announced that there is a special stipulation: Sevyn Cruz is banned from ringside. Sevyn Cruz is then carried out to the back by security.

KJ Rockett beats Raven Black after Sevyn Cruz returns and distracts the referee, allowing a mystery man to attack Raven Black with a fan. The mystery man is identified on commentary as Jake Pryor.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at the Dyer County Fair.

We see more footage of the strange masked man from last week in the forest. His face is never revealed. We also see a possessed Sister Asa.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Derrick King, who tells him that Matchmaker King Cobra is looking for him and asks him to let him know how the conversation goes.

We see footage from Sycho Simon vs. Big John Dalton in a no rules match for the Memphis Heritage Championship from the Dyer County Fair.

Backstage, Colton Cage meets with CJ Blaine, who thanks him for having his back against CJ Money and Main Event Bradley and tells him that they will have a match for the Junior Heritage Championship on Championship Saturday.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave. Oso pays double Vashawn Harvey's $500 fine, saying he cannot guarantee Vashawn will not repeat what he did again. VaShawn tells Tim Bosby that he is incomparable and head wrestler in charge for a reason, and that he will find out why.

Tim Bosby beats VaShawn Harvey despite distractions by Oso Suave. After the match, Bosby is struck from behind with a low blow by VaShawn, who then knocks Bosby out with a chain around his fist. Oso Suave and VaShawn then take the Cobra Cup.

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The show starts with Big John Dalton welcoming back and helping Buff Bagwell into the WrestleCenter.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We see a recent interview between Dustin Starr and Buff Bagwell. Buff Bagwell is in high spirits after his recent leg amputation.

Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell and Big Jon Dalton at the announce desk. Buff Bagwell says he is here to see Big Jon Dalton win the tag team titles back. He also says that he will be back in the ring one day in Memphis Wrestling, then says Big Jon has followed him since he was a child and that he would not miss this match for the world.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) with a schoolkidpin from Lil' Homie to Steven O'Neal after Steven inadvertently clobbers Devin with a discus clothesline.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock meets with the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) backstage. He says that K-Toomer is out of control and tells Jay Smooth and Kale to take him out in their match.

We see footage of Carlito with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Diana Taylor guests on commentary for the next match. She mentions that she can now see in light and is "65% okay."

Big Mama beats KJ Rockett.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Gio Savage is on the phone when The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) confront him for talking trash about them. Gio Savage mentions that they lost their own signature Hustle Hard Match recently, then leaves. The L.A. Hustlers take offense to this.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy after Makkari is distracted by the sudden appearance of J. Webb.

The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Sycho Simon shows up, distracting both Big John Dalton and Buff Bagwell and allowing Kale to hit K-Toomer in the back with one of the tag team titles as the referees and security are dealing with Sycho Simon.

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Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony says he does not feel like the fan-chosen MVP the last couple of weeks, as he has been flat on his back in the middle of the ring, and that he was the result of a war he did not start. He says the mission was to be laser-focused and the goal was to be the greatest Internet Champion of all time, and that the fans chant "MVP" because it is true. He wants Tim Bosby, Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington in the main event, stating that the door is always open.

In footage from earlier today, Mama Money and Main Event Bradley head to a McDonald's. We find out that CJ Money is grounded, and Main Event Bradley insists that CJ Money needs a father figure in his life.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Credible at the announce desk. Justin says he hears Memphis, Tennessee and the WrestleCenter on the fire, and he wants to take it to the extreme right here for one night. He says he knows Sycho Simon is here and is hardcore, and that he wants to fight him.

Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Justin Credible in a No Rules Match.

The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) are at the back of the building when Matchmaker King Cobra shows up. The Big Manes find out that they are banned from the building after all of the recent chaos between them and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service).

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that the fans can throw Twinkies all they want, as they are "the greatest tag team champions you've ever seen." The Hollywood Clique also share bottles of champagne as The Big Manes show up. Security is directly behind The Big Manes as The Hollywood Clique get in the ring before anything can happen. K-Toomer apologizes for what they are about to do and asks Dustin to get behind the desk before he and Big John Dalton beat up security. As this goes on, The Hollywood Clique leave the ring and flee from the WrestleCenter in their limousine.

KJ Rockett beats Raven Black after Sevyn Cruz gets on the apron to throw a clipboard into the ring only for Rockett to hit Raven Black with a fan behind the referee's back after Cruz gets smacked with the clipboard.

It is announced that Xya Wolfe will be out indefinitely after suffering a concussion in her last match against The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) and James Ellsworth.

Backstage, Tim Grind tells Lil' Homie that Xya Wolf being in the hospital like Flex is what he was afraid of. Lil' Homie says they will have to fight for their lives after Tim Grind says he does not know when The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) will stop.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Marko "Hangtime" Harris.

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Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says he has taken care of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, then says that whoever wants some can come get some. All of a sudden, Sycho Simon suddenly shows up and slowly approaches the announce desk, then he grabs Dustin's fist along with the microphone and tells him to put his money where his mouth is regarding fighting anybody in the locker room. Simon and The GunShow brawl at the announce desk, then both men grab metal folding chairs before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with referees and security. King Cobra calls for an end to the brawling and says they can have this match right here, right now, today, anything goes and with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on the line.

Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.

Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.

Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).

We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.

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Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce table. Derrick King has the Junior Heritage Championship in his hand, and he announces that today, we will find out who will compete in the Junior Heritage Tournament that starts next week.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders finds out about the Junior Heavyweight Tournament when he is approached by Oso, who makes it known that he still has his eyes on him. Meanwhile, Vashawn Harvey has also found out about the tournament.

Gio Savage beats Icemane Sosa.

Backstage, "Casanova" Colton Cage and Kale find out that they are in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament.

Dustin Starr interviews Brother Bruce, Marrow and Asa at the announce desk. Bruce says they have seen the light and recognize that they were led by "an Ash-hole," then takes off his jacket to reveal a "Memphis Wrestling Rules" tank top and states they have a new philosophy: they will "maul them all." Afterwards, Reverend Ash Taylor shows up. He admits he did not expect to be here today and states a lot has happened. The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Nasty" Nick James) then shows up after Ash Taylor says that he will break his former family. As The Slaughterhouse overpower Bruce and Marrow, Reverend Ash Taylor says his family took everything from him, and now he will take everything from him. He forcefully removes Morrow's mask, then he and The Slaughterhouse head to the back.

Backstage, K-Toomer tells Big John Dalton that The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Secret Service, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth) has a problem, not the other way around, and that it is "get back season."

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) at the announce desk. Lamont complains that the deck is constantly stacked against them and that they will hold the show hostage until they get a shot at the tag team championships and demands that they get their rematch now. Suddenly, The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up, and Tim Grind says they have not forgotten what they did to Flex and that they should be worried about them. Bradley laughs about it, and Lil' Homie says The L.A. Hustlers would have ended up in the hospital had he been involved. Bradley shoves Xya Wolfe, and officials have to stop the brawl that ensues.

The Shocker is revealed to be in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament. Meanwhile, CJ Money finds out in the parking lot that he is the tournament, and Mama Money celebrates.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana says Nixi XS has kept threatening her not to show up, but she is the one who is here being the champion Nixi XS wishes she could be. Suddenly, we see another video from Nixi XS, who says she warned her and unleashes her surprise. The surprise ends up being Su Yung, who attacks Diana Taylor from behind before putting on her glove and locking in the Mandible Claw. Officials and security show up to break the hold and help Diana to the back.

CJ Blaine is revealed to be in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament. Backstage, Main Event Bradley finds out that he is in the tournament.

KJ Rockett beats Makkari Kandy after knocking Sevyn Cruz off the apron with her candy bowl - which Sevyn Cruz has taken - only for KJ Rockett to win with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, we hear from Diana Taylor, who calls out Su Yung and says she is and always be the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion and the fighting champion, and that they will settle this.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Wonderboy.

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Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.

We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.

Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.

Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.

Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 22, 2025

We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth talking to the crowd after last week's show, thanking the fans for supporting the up-and-comers on the Memphis Wrestling rosters and calling it an honor to wrestle in Memphis Wrestling.

Outside of the WrestleCenter this morning, Tim Bosby is sitting on the steps when a white GMC truck appears. King Cobra comes out of it, and Bosby says he needs a rematch with Marko Harris.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. He says that the mission was to surpass Tim Bosby, and he has done just that, then declares himself the standard of the Internet Championship and that the door is wide open.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Kale.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Vashawn Harvey.

Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra announces that the rematch between Tim Bosby and Marko Harris will be happening today.

We hear from "Main Event" Bradley, who takes sole credit for winning the tag team and trios titles and blames the family members around him for losing them while simultaneously claiming that they are dragging him down, then says he took the trash out with Big Nasty Phil, who he says is never coming back. Bradley says that he will prove that he is the main event, then it is announced that Bradley will be in action next week.

Backstage, Terrence Ward is talking with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels when Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up. Washington says GunShow has been handed everything and declares himself GunShow's new problem. Justin Case tells GunShow that he will face Washington next week.

Diana Taylor beats KJ Rockett. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor, who says that Nixi XS has her attention and that she is getting a DDT.

Tim Bosby vs. Marko Harris ends in a TV time limit draw as Bosby has Harris in the ankle lock in the middle of the ring, which Harris refuses to submit to.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 15, 2025

Big Nasty Phil beats "Main Event" Bradley in a Family Feud Grudge Match by disqualification after Bradley kicks Phil in the groin following Phil smacking him in the back with his belt. After the match, Bradley heads to the back, grabs a metal folding chair and hits Phil with it before wrapping the chair around Phil's ankle, jumping off the ring steps and stomping the chair. Officials flood the outside as Bradley goes for another stomp onto the chair, this time from the top rope, which Bradley hits. Officials have to check on Phil afterwards. Phil cannot put any weight on his right ankle as he is helped to the back.

Backstage, an elated "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells his Secret Service agents that Ray Collins and Jay Smooth will be in the ladder match for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

The Righteous Path (Sister Asa and Morrow) beat Makkari Kandy and J. Webb. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path and Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend Ash Taylor asks the crowd if they expected anything different, then says they have gotten rid of The Memphis Mizarks (Barnabas the Ringmaster, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) and that they will continue to push forward as he demands that the fans take his hand and follow them as they climb the ladder and take what belongs to his family: the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

We hear from Ray Ray Sanders, who says it has been an honor to wrestle with Derrick King for the last three years in Memphis and the whole Mid-South, but it is all up to him. He says it is cool, as Derrick has prepared him for this moment and this is his time. He announces that "The Gift" has arrived.

Ray Ray Sanders, now known as "The Gift" Ray Sanders, beats The Shocker. Both men show good sportsmanship after the match.

We see footage of Jamie Noble coaching at the WrestleCenter.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag team match.

We see a vignette for The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite the distraction by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after a distraction by Cappuccino Jones as Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, which allows Nemeth to hit a distracted Roberts with the Danger Zone for the win.