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 Jack Farmer talks about the matches for tonight's program, Jordan Castle shows up and calls last week's tag match "a travesty of justice" after Maximilien was taken off his feet for the very first time. He says that Maximilien is still undefeated due to Jose the Assassin taking the pin and that he will take the UWN Heritage Championship to prove he is still one in a million.
Rob McKnight beats Keita.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. Sparks says momentum has been on his side, and since he has been Heritage Champion, he has been undefeated. He has proven that Maximilien is not unbeatable, and he hopes to shut him and Jordan Castle up. Castle shows up and calls Sparks a bully who makes people feel bad as he builds himself up. He says that Sparks is a chump, not a champ, then Sparks is attacked from behind by Maximilien, who then says "Who's off his feet now?"
Transcendence (Damian Desire and Bryce Saturn) beat Jake Redondo and Joey Lancaster after Desire pulls Redondo out of the ring to stop a double-team move to hit one of their own on Lancaster.
Backstage, "Main Evant" Evan Daniels runs into Jonny Loquasto and finds out that he will have to defend the UWN Television Championship against Gregory Sharpe and Fidel Bravo. Daniels then makes fun of Sharpe behind his back, and this eventually leads to a brawl when Daniels turns around. Security has to move in.
Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Javi. During the match, The Epic gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, and Jordan Cruz tries to hit Javi with the World Championship only to miss and get planted with a Flatliner. The Epic pulls the referee out of the ring during the pinfall, and that leads to Javi confronting The Epic in the ring and fighting both him and Cruz at the same time. The Epic soon hits Javi with the World Championship, then gets the referee back in the ring for the pin and the win for Jordan Cruz to retain.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Invictus Khash. Khash says he has plowed through everyone in his path for the past year, and wants to know when he gets a shot at "The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson. He also agrees that nobody can beat him. Suddenly, Championship Wrestling athletic trainer Mike Goga shows up and tells Invictus Khash that he has a guy who can beat Khash. Khash says "Bring him on, then."
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Danny Limelight. Danny said that he did not get pinned and that he needs to go back to his roots and taking what he wants before taking Jack Farmer's pen.
Invictus Khash beats Keita with a Fujiwara Arm Bar.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that the second time is the charm and that he has the face of a champion and is putting his money where his mouth is.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco guests on commentary for the next match.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Jordan Cruz and Danny Limelight in a three-way match to become the United Heritage Champion after Limelight's feet inadvertently hit the referee in the face and Zicky Dice uses the Heritage title as a weapon against both men.
Backstage, Jake Farmer interviews "The Captain" Shawn Dean. Shawn Dean says he is excited to be here and hit everyone with The Deal as he elevates all the talent to his level after proving he is elite.
Jack Banning and Hunter Freeman beat Honest John and Ju Dizz with a guillotine choke from Banning to Honest John. After the match, Brendan Devine attacks Honest John, and Ju Dizz tries to stop him only for Freeman and Divine to lay him and Honest John out.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha Wolf" Karl Fredericks beats "King FatBoy" Papo Esco by disqualification after "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater rushes the ring and hits Fredericks with the Midas Touch. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship.
Jeremy McPeet interviews Halston Boddy and Lord Crewe. Halston tells McPeet that he will find out about how and why their alliance formed at the same time as everyone else.
Lord Crewe quickly beats "Atomic" Andrew Evrist. After the match, Lord Crewe hits Andrew Evrist with Earth Shatter a second time.
Johnnie Robbie beats Savanna Stone. After the match, Savanna Stone clotheslines Johnnie Robbie from behind.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Johnnie Robbie. Johnnie tells Savanna Stone that if she wants to play by the rules, that is fine, but if she wants to break the rules, that is even better, because she is the rulebreaker.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Honest John with the guillotine choke. After the match, Jack Banning offers Honest John his hand, but Honest John spits in it. Hunter Freeman then attacks Honest John while Jack Banning stands there and looking away.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship against Keita.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat AJ Mana and El Primohenio Tribeca.
Backstage, Jeremy McPett interviews "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that unlike the few who pull the strings, he means what he says, and that if it is not true, he will not say it. He says he has found like-minded people with the gumption to see the forest through the trees and accept reality for what it is. Banning says that unlike the few who pull the strings, he means what he says, and that if it is not true, he will not say it. He says he has found like-minded people with the gumption to see the forest through the trees and accept reality for what it is.
Before the next match, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater tells the fans that they are standing in the presence of the prettiest face in the game and "the golden boy with all the golden toys" as well as in the presence of a god. He says that he has carried this company for the last five years and that is time that he got his title shot for the United World Heavyweight Championship that he says is his birthright, then says he will chose the time and day and become the rightful heir to the world title.
"The Alpha Wolf" Karl Fredericks beats "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat Dan Joseph and Brandon Gatson after Dan Joseph tags himself in to pin Flex only to find out the hard way that Richie Slade is the legal man for Beef Candy when Slade grabs the tights on the schoolkid for the win. After the match, Brandon Gatson grabs Dan Joseph for costing them the match, but Dan Joseph escapes and retreats.
Sandra Moone beats Viva Van when Viva Van and Halston Boddy try to retreat (despite Viva Van not wanting to) only for Ruby Raze to throw Viva Van back into the ring and into the Moone-Struck.
Backstage, Howdy Price says that he and Levi Shapiro has been focused on who will suffer their wrath, and that they plan to bring destruction to the United Wrestling Network, first in Hollywood, then in Memphis, then in Atlanta. He tells all three cities to bring their best so that he and Levi Shapiro can put them all down.
Keita Murray (known as just Keita here) beats Levi Shapiro by disqualification after Levi hits Keita with a low blow.
Dom Kubrick beats "El Primohenion" Trebeca. During the match, Guy Tweakacetti randomly shows up, and Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) has to show up and carry him to the back.
Jordan Cruz retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship against "The Backwoods Brawler" Hunter Freeman.
Ray Rosas beats Darwin Finch by submission after an awkward attempt at a top rope move. After the match, Keita Murray is seen showing up. He shows Ray Rosas something on his cellphone, then winks at him before leaving.
We hear from Dan Joseph, who says he has had some anger issues as of late and says he feels bad for the parking lot attendant he beat up, who is actually a wrestler. He brings him up - a wrestler named Lazaraus - for a match and an opportunity in the ring. When Lazarus shows up, Dan Joseph is unimpressed with his make-up, and tells him not to get any on him.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Beef Candy. Richie Slade says that Heritage Championship does not love Jordan Cruz, who he says has taken everything from them. Flex McCalleon gives Richie some sugarless candy before saying that they made him and will devour him in the end. Flex says that next week, they will take the Hollywood Heritage Championship back, and Richie Slade tells Cruz to enjoy being top flavor because he will go back to being vanilla before he knows it.
Adriel Noctis beats Lazarus. During the match, Sketch shows up to get a coser look at the match from ringside. After the match, Sketch and Adriel Noctis celebrate.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that ever since he stepped foot in Championship Wrestling From Memphis, he has made his mark in the Cobra Cup, and now he is ready to see what else he can get and take the United Television Championship from Levi Shapiro.
Before the next match, Halston Boddy calls Viva Van the gemstone of what will become the biggest faction in history, and says that the women's division wants a piece of what Viva Van has. He says the women's division does not even have half the talent, look and body that Viva Van has. Viva Van says she is tired of seeing CeCe Chanel, who takes things personally, and says what she does is just business and that she is here to win. She says that CeCe Chanel may be good, but she is not hellbent, and she is hellbent to knock down doors, run the place and run CeCe Chanel out like she did with Heather Monroe. Suddenly, she is attacked from behind by CeCe Chanel. Referees have to run in to break up the ensuing brawl.
In footage from during the commercial break, ring announcer Adnan Kureishy is met by Jack Banning, who says he needs someone with "neutral ears" to talk to. He says that too many people mistake their opinions of him for fact, and says he finds it frustrating because while the bills are being paid, his motives are not seen as pure as they are. He says he does not want to succeed; he wants to make sure other people fail. He says he wants people to see this plane of existence for what it truly is, for nobody is born on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere and everyone is going to die, and wants to make sure that as long as he is on the platform that he enlightens the younger kids in the business. He says that there are people in the back with frivolous goals and want the adulation and star power that he used to want, and that they are willing to shed blood with a smile to get where they want. Banning says it is empty, hollow and bleak, and he wants to make sure that the next generation of professional fighters know how ruthless this business is and have him to thank for that. Banning leaves, and Kureishy is relieved.
Before the next match, Keita Murray says he is not going into the ring and wrestling Miguel, as his uncle has passed away and left him a lump sum of money that allows him, his children and his children's children to live lavishly. He says that he holds the key to the ring, professional wrestling and success and that he will only wrestle unless it benefits him, and that he was never successful in wrestling. He then says that Miguel was not successful and made a change himself. He says that Miguel is special and is the key to dominance and destruction, and offers him an envelope and gives him the option of a fight or a pay-out. Miguel takes the money and walks to the stage. Keita Murray beats Miguel by count-out. Keita and Miguel then walk to the back together.
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) retain the United Tag Team Championships against The Hot Commodities (Honest John and Anthony Idol) despite interference from Howdy Price and after "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beat up Levi Shapiro.
At the start of the show, acting matchmaker Jamie Iovine feels he got on the wrong foot with the fans a few weeks ago and says he is the matchmaker now, then says he is working for the fans to make the best show possible and is not doing this for his own . He announces that next week, Jordan Clearwater and Jack Banning will square off, and that Richie Slade will also defend the Hollywood Heritage Championship against EJ Sparks next week. As for today's show, there is a three-way match between Heather Monroe, Cece Chanel and Viva Van with Mylo Matters as special guest referee, and says that the United Television Championship is on the line right now.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against Jack Cartwright after Howdy Price trips Cartwright off the top rope. Anthony Idol checks on Jack Cartwright after the match.
Guy Tweakacetti introduces 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) - now known as "The Midnight Heat" - before the next match.
The Midnight Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) beat Jordan Cruz and Keita Murray after Guy Tweakacetti stands on the ring apron, causing Cruz to inadvertently trip Murray off the top rope and allow The Midnight Heat to hit 4 Minutes to Midnight for the win.
In footage from earlier today, Ray Rosas says actions speak louder than words, then Dan Joseph shows up and says he has apologized, but Rosas tells Joseph he will have another moment, and says that if Joseph wants to make it right, he will meet him in the ring.
The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and Darwin Finch) head to the ring. Jervis states that he and Darwin Finch have asked "Sweet" Robin Shaw to come to the ring so they can talk out their differences. "Sweet" Robin Shaw shows up, and Jervis says he knows that Shaw is upset about how things ended up between them, and says that while there is a lot of anger and rage in him, he can be one of the best of all time if he can keep it in check. He also admits that while they have not won many matches, they have tried their hardest, and trying counts for something. He apologizes for not being an exemplary tag team partner, then tells Shaw that he is special, irreplacable and "one of us." Shaw says that he is indeed irreplacable, because he replaced Super Beetle and Finch replaced him, and when Super Beetle left, he was stuck with Jervis. He says that he is everything Jervis is not, and that he is "the world's sweetest man." Jervis asks Shaw to shake his hand if he is as sweet as he says he is, but Shaw says "no" and attacks Jervis and Finch before hitting Jervis with Sweet Victory. After this, however, Shaw realizes he has laid Jervis out, but it is all a trick, and he tosses Jervis out of the ring before standing over him on the ring apron and sqaushing him with a Banzai Drop.
Viva Van beats Heather Monroe. During the match, Jamie Iovine pulls Cece Chanel off the ring apron before Halston Boddy attacks Heather Monroe from behind, allowing Viva Van to win with a suplex pin on Heather Monroe. After the match, Halston Boddy gives Viva Van a chair, which she hits Heather Monroe with before sitting in the chair and putting Heather in a Camel Clutch. Jamie Iovine and Halston Boddy have Viva Van sign the paperwork she has been carrying around, and Halston says that Jamie Iovine brought him to Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, put him in charge of Heather winning the gold and has been the person he has worked with since day one. Iovine tells Halston he has performed phenomenally and that he will open "The Boddy Shop" with Viva Van as his first client.
We see backstage footage from last week where Dan Joseph throws the Arizona State Championship into the trash before lighting the trash can on fire. When Ray Rosas finds out about this, he goes after Dan Joseph.
Viva Van beats Cece Chanel. After the match, Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy show up, and Heather calls Jamie Iovine out for giving her match against Viva Van to Cece Chanel, and demands her match against Viva Van. Iovine says he'll think about it.
In footage from earlier today, Emily Mae interviews Gentleman Jervis. He calls Keita Murray a great up-and-coming wrestler who deserves his all and nothing less than his full attention, then says he has a hard time getting over relationships. He says that there is still a sweet person in "Sweet" Robin Shaw, and gives "Sweet" Robin Shaw one more chance to make up or else he will leave him behind.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie). Slice Boogie says he and Jordan Cruz have the opportunity of a lifetime, and while Cruz might be something one day, he is the present and the future. As for The Hogsmen, Danny Limelight says that they eat pigs for breakfast, and that The Hogsmen are out of their minds thinking they can win the tag team titles.
Slice Boogie beats Jordan Cruz after "King FatBoy" Papo Esco puts Slice's foot on the rope after Jordan Cruz hits a counter DDT to have the match won. During the match, Guy Tweakacetti shows up and hands The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) money at ringside. This distracts Slice Boogie and nearly costs him the match.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price. Shapiro says Jamie Iovine is abusing his power and that Jack Cartwright had an upset victory, and that he will put pure punishment on Cartwright next week when the Television title is on the line. Howdy Price says that Cartwright's win is a "unicorn moon" and that if Cartwright wins, they will throw scraps at him and it will be a steel trap.
4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) beat Honest John and Mike Camden after The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) distract the referee so Limelight can knock Camden out with one of the United Tag Team title belts. After the match, Jamie Iovine congratulates 4 Minutes of Heat and Guy Tweakacetti, and tells them that opportunities are coming while telling Tweakacetti to keep 4 Minutes of Heat in line as their manager.
Gentleman Jervis beats Keita Murray.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Dan Joseph. Joseph says he "had a moment," then says everything is fine and that things happen. Meanwhile, Emily Mae is slightly unnerved.
EJ Sparks vs. Richie Slade for the Hollywood Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest when the referee runs to the back and Flex McCalleon saves Richie Slade from Roundhouse Rhythm. Richie Slade retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship. Backstage, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Jack Banning brawl, and referees run after them to break the brawl up.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) run into Jamie Iovine backstage. Danny "Limelight" Rivera demand a title shot before the 500th episode. One call to Nikko Marquez later, it is done.
"The Western Roughneck" Jesse James beats Dan Joseph in a knock-down, drag-out match after using the middle rope for leverage in the corner.
Richie Slade beats Jack Cartwright with the Candy Clutch after Flex McCalleon pushes Cartwright off the top rope as the referee is distracted. After the match, Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade gang up on Jack Cartwright, but when "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater shows up, they both remind him that he can't get physical with Slade. Anthony Idol soon shows up to make the save.
We see another vignette for Jack Banning, who says the battle has always been between the haves and the have-nots, and that he refuses to be a bottom-feeder any longer.
Outside of the arena, Heather Monroe has to snap Halston Boddy to his senses as he stresses about their mixed tag match. After this, the training montage begins. In a wrestling ring at an undisclosed location, the training begins with some squats. Some time later, Halston Boddy makes some progress, but is still struggling. Heather Monroe has an idea, but it will not be known until next week.
Snypes beats Keita Murray.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) beat SoCal Distancing (Andy Brown and Dom Kubrick, the latter of whom was the mysterious masked man from two weeks ago) to win the United Tag Team Championships! During the match, Andy Brown kicks the referee in the jaw, knocking him out. This leads to SoCal Distancing getting the upper hand, but as Dom Kubrick is about to finish off Danny Limelight, the arena lights fade into darkness before coming back on. When they do, Ray Rosas is in a referee's outfit and a mask, and he fends off Kubrick and Brown. Miguel suddenly shows up and overpowers Rosas, but "BHK" Kevin Martenson shows up and attacks Miguel, and he and Rosas fight off Miguel. As this happens, SoCal Distancing's mysterious masked leader shows up with a crowbar and takes out Rosas and BHK, but when he enters the ring to attack Limelight, Slice Boogie runs into the ring, lays him out and lays out Andy Brown with the crowbar before getting out of the ring. The referee for the match has come to at this point, and he makes the three-count to crown The Bodega as United Tag Team Champions.
Next week: "The Main Event, Mr. All Damn Day" Will Allday vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the Hollywood Heritage Championship!
Backstage, Jeff Reznick interviews Ray Rosas, Adrian Quest and Andy Brown. Rosas says they have been static for way too long, and now they have the power after winning the tag titles themselves. He says they will do what they want when they want and do it themselves.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle). After the match, Johnny Yuma shows up and says that Bad Dude Tito is disrespecting his roots in Vermin, and after asking The Wolf Zaddies if they think they're so big and bad, Yuma says that Vermin never travels alone. Wolf Zaddies are attacked by Kevin Martenson, and Vermin quickly comes out on top.
Next week's show has a special start time of 11 AM Central Time.
Buddy Royal beats Keita Murray with the Royal Seal.
Gentleman Jervis beats Lazarus with the Rock-A-Bye Slam. After the match, Jeff Reznick interviews Jervis, who says he is undefeated in 2020 as of today and that he is ready for some gold around his waist.
Adrian Quest and Andy Brown beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) following the interference attempt by Ray Rosas. After the match, Ray Rosas holds one of the UWN tag team title belts in front of Noctis' head so that Brown and Quest can hit their superkick-piledriver combo on him to greater effect than on Sketch.
Frankie Frank and The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle) beat the team of Mikey O'Shea, Steven Tresario and Keita Murray after O'Shea and Murray walk out on Tresario for pushing them into the corner so he can get the pin. After the match, David Marquez interviews Frankie Frank, who says that he has the fans behind him now and that 2020 will be his year.
Anthony Idol beats "Uptown" Andy Brown to advance in the PP3 Cup Tournament after Ray Rosas is ejected from ringside after getting involved in the match once too often. After the match, David Marquez interviews Anthony Idol, who says that he has the PP3 Cup on his mind, and he will show how much he cares when he breaks Ray Rosas in half in the finals.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch). After the match, Johnny Yuma shows up to congratulate The Wolf Zaddies in an attempt to get Bad Dude Tito to rejoin Vermin, but Bad Dude Tito pays no attention to him and Cabrera bumps into him from behind intentionally.
Backstage, Ray Rosas calls the PP3 Cup a false sense of accomplishment, then says he will face Watts for the Heritage Championship. Watts shows up and challenges Ray Rosas to a tag team match, and Rosas agrees before looking for a tag team partner.
Before the next match, Howdy Price shows up with Levi Shapiro and Shapiro alone. Howdy tells Shapiro to bring some gold back to the Price Check Ranch.
Levi Shapiro beats Dan Joseph by disqualification after he is attacked from behind and put in a crossface that multiple referees, wrestlers and officials have to break up. Dan Joseph retains the UWN Television Championship.
Next week: Buddy Royal in action! Ray Rosas vs. Watts for the Hollywood Heritage Championship! Lacey Ryan vs. Heather Monroe in their Best of Seven Series! Adrian Quest gets his UWN Television Championship rematch!
Before the next match, Halston Boddy announces that the match can only be won with a five-count pin.
Heather Monroe beats Lacey Ryan in Match 1 of a Best of Seven series. As per pre-match stipulation, the match must be won with a five-count pin.
Tomaste guests on commentary for the next match.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch).
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Ice Williams to advance in the PP3 Tournament.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Adrian Quest, who says that there is a lot he can say about his situation, but he is not here to complain. Quest then warns certain people to watch their backs.
Steven Tresario beats Keita Murray and Mikey O'Shea in a three-way match.
Ray Rosas beats Frankie Frank to advance in the PP3 Tournament after Frankie Frank takes too long on the mmonsault in the corner. After the match, Ray Rosas knocks the PP3 Cup off the timekeeper's table.
Zicky Dice beats "All That" Keita Murray to qualify for the PP3 Tournament after Murray throws Dice over the top rope.
The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) beat The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle). After the match, Howdy Price says that he invests in winner, and that he has recruited two men who have wrestled grizzly bears and chopped down icebergs to put in his drink. Howdy then challenges Che Cabrera and a partner of his choosing to a tag team match at Milestone.
Halston Boddy, dressed as Santa Claus, tells us that we are watching a special holiday edition of the show.
Simone Sherie vs. Lacey Ryan ends with Heather Monroe pulls Sherie off the apron and attacks Ryan. Sandra Moone runs in and attacks Heather, then all four women go at it with one another until referees run in to keep them all separated.
Sandra Moone beats Simone Sherie, Lacey Ryan and Heather Monroe in an impromptu four-way elimination match.
Howdy Price, who is wearing a party hat over a cowboy hat and a shirt with a photo of Dan Severn all over the front, tells us to tune in next week for the special New Year's Eve episode.
Ray Rosas and "Uptown" Andy Brown beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) to qualify for the PP3 Tournament.
The show ends with the real Santa Claus showing up and blinding the rude Santa who has been around the entire show with Christmas magic before Dustin Starr gives the rude Santa a superkick.
Keith Lee beats Fidel Bravo (who had just faced The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa in a tag team match earlier on 205 Live on the WWE Network).
We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says she is the most dominant woman on the NXT roster and that there is no one who can stop her, Marina Shafir or Jessamyn Duke.
We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle is speechless about his televised debut as well as his TakeOver debut, and cannot wait to see what happens next.
Lars Sullivan beats "All That" Keita Murray (who played Wayne Bryant last night on SmackDown Live). After the match, Sullivan calls Murray's defeat a warning and an example of what will keep happening until he gets an NXT Championship match. To ensure his point has been registered, he grabs Murray and punches him before hitting Freak Accident again. Before he can hit the Freak Accident a second time, however, Keith Lee runs in and fights Lars Sullivan, knocking him out of the ring.
We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where Aleister Black is confronted by Candice LeRae, who stares at him before walking away.
We see backstage footage from earlier where Keith Lee confronts Lars Sullivan as referees keep them apart. Sullivan tells Keith Lee he will see him next week. Meanwhile, the match has been made official for next week by General Manager William Regal.
