Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for March 17, 2024

Before the next match, "Pretty" Peter Avalon admits he came up short against Danny Limelight, but says their match lit a fire in him and reinvigorated him, and he knows he can hang with the best of the best. Avalon, calling himself a "day one player," then issues a "Day One Open Challenge" and gives someone who has never been in the United Wrestling Network a chance to face him. The challenge is answered by Matt Vandagriff.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats Matt Vandagriff.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with Danny Limelight, saying Bad Dude Tito is likely to be his next opponent, when Limelight wants to know where Slice Boogie is. Loquasto says that he has told Slice to stay home this week, but Limelight says he cannot fix The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) if Slice is not here. As Limelight talks about how he has been champion for over 450 days, "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up and says Limelight should be counting the hours. Limelight challenges Banning to a title-for-title match, much to Loquasto's surprise, then wishes Banning luck. Banning leaves, then Limelight says he does not trust Banning and does not trust Loquasto for the situations he is putting him in.

It's time for the United Wrestling Newsdesk. We hear from Buck Skynyr, who says that this is his show now and that there is nobody in the United Wrestling Network who can stand up to him, as he is heading to the stop and staying there. We hear from Cameron Gates, who says that there are plenty of new faces in the United Wrestling Networks, his included, but he is not new to professional wrestling and knows that Mikey O'Shea has done this for a long time. He tells O'Shea to do whatever it takes to prepare, as he will show him that he is not nice.We hear from The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito). Cabrera says Danny Limelight may have cost them their match, but they are still tag champs. Tito says Limelight found out what happens when he gets in his face, and next time, he will be taking the World title home with him.

Savannah Stone beats Taniya.

Jason Levels and Flex McCalleon beat Guy Cool and Koto Hiro after Levels distracts the referee with Koto Hiro while Flex McCalleon knocks Guy Cool out with the boxing gloves on the outside. After the match, Jason Levels, having finally won a match in the United Wrestling Network, celebrates like he just won the World Series and calls tonight the greatest day of his life before thanking McCalleon and his therapists. (McCalleon is now coming out to a remix of the Punch-Out! gameplay theme.)

Backstage, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco and Danny Limelight talk about Slice Boogie, and Papo Esco says he used to have a stranglehold on the Television Championship and it is now gone. He says things are not good within The Bodega, even when he wants all the gold.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "Benevolent" Jack Banning to become the United Television Champion following the distraction from Honest John. After the match, Zicky Dice celebrates in the crowd.

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"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Allan Breeze.

We hear from Willie Mack, who says that he is coming back to Derby City Wrestling with gold on his mind. He says that he has been around the world with a lot of great opponents, but it is time to take it to the next level. All of a sudden, "All Day" Will Allday shows up and proposes they have a match, saying that Willie is not "the man" while he is here. Both men shake on it.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

Mikey O'Shea beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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Buck Skynyr beats Jason Levels.

Backstage, Danny Limelight congratulates Jonny Loquasto on his promotion, and Loquasto tells Limelight that he appreciates him as champion and holding the United World Championship with respect. Limelight admits that he has been busy, then notices Peter Avalon. Avalon says he is feeling good, healthy and strong, and Limelight says he will see him later and leaves. Avalon congratulates Loquasto on becoming general manager, then tells him that he has things to speak with him about later.

J-Rod beats Gin Sevani.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who stands in front of where he used to live four years ago after everyone turned his back on him and used everything as fuel for his passion as a professional wrestler. He tells Slice Boogie that they were never supposed to be a group of bad guys, and Slice Boogie got hurt while he became United World Champion. He then says Slice tried to "rob his own" when all he wanted to do was win with him when Slice could not win without him. He says that even if Slice Boogie were to become United World Champion, he still could not win without him in the ring. Limelight then pours one out for Slice.

The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) Koto Hiro and Sergio Alexander. During the match, we hear from Flex McCallion. He says that he and Richie Slade are doing just fine, but will be trying new things in the new years before throwing a few punches with boxing gloves on.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets with Honest John and Savanna Stone. Banning announces he has decided that The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Savanna) needs to go their separate ways, and while he loves them both and knows how to take direction and that they both taught him how to be a good leader. He says that they have to prove their critics wrong by separating, as both of them have improved under him. He says the split is amicable, and that they can ask him for advice, but he has to move on and walk a new path for himself. Banning says that after everything he has done, he still has to prove himself, but everyone should know who he is despite excuse after excuse, and that he will not let either of them be excuses. He says they have done everything, but now, he has to walk a new path. Savanna is okay with this, but Honest John has a hard time processing.

Backstage, Peter Avalon tells General Manager Jonny Loquasto that he sees his brain working, and says he likes the idea that Avalon has proposed and that they can make the announcement next week. Suddenly, Zicky Dice sneaks up on Loquasto from behind before congratulating him on becoming General Manager, then says he is next in line for a Television Championship opportunity. Loquasto calls Zicky "a habitual line stepper" who leaps past boundaries and rules, but admits he is near the top of the short list for potential competitors.

We hear from Jack Farmer, who talks about the success of Golden Opportunity and Slice Boogie's tournament win. We then hear from Slice Boogie, who says that the world title is next for him and that it does not matter who holds it, as material possessions and title reigns come and go and it is now his turn. We also hear about the upcoming Red Carpet Rumble and we also hear from Danny Limelight, who talks about his year-long-plus reign as United World Championship reign and knows that anyone can win the Rumble and put a target on him. He warns this year's winner that they will have to kill him for the World title like everyone else.

Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning. Banning says that he does not like Loquasto and wanted him to find him himself. Loquasto congratulates Banning on holding the Television Championship for as long as he has despite his gaslighting and other mind games, and that he will be in the main event defending his title next week. Banning welcomes the compliment and says that he has to live to eat and to steal to live regarding his tactics and The Institution's (Banning, Savanna Stone, Honest John) involvement, then finds out from Loquasto that his opponent will be a surprise.

Jordan Cruz beats Ju Dizz after Ju Dizz uses the Titan Driver against him but misses the Black Magic elbow drop.

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"BHK" Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against "The New Age Punisher" B-Boy after rolling into a pinfall attempt after B-Boy hits him with a brainbuster.

We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that he was laughed at the first time he tried to change the world and that he tried to make everyone laugh because he knew what it felt like to be absolutely worthless and didn't want anyone else to feel that way. Dice says he became everybody's clown and that he hates clowns, and for his final act, he will make it all disappear. He says it is a secret how he will do it, and it he gave his secrets away, no one will be interested. He then says there is "another side to the Dice."

Rob McKnight and Big Hoss vs. El Primohenio Tribeca and Sledge ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl and refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, Levi Shapiro has to make the save for Big Hoss and Rob McKnight with a bullrope and cowbell. Halston Boddy and El Primohenio Tribeca have to hold Sledge back, even as he throws a chair from the audience into the ring.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz, who says that being a former champion does not sit well with him and that all he can think about is "Benevolent" Jack Banning taking his championship from him and nearly losing his friendship with Ju Dizz. He says that he needs to remember who he is and make things right, but he will first fix his friendship with Ju Dizz and apologize to him so they can take down The Institution (Banning, Freeman, Honest, Divine).

Divine beats Koto Hiro. After the match, Honest attacks Koto Hiro with mounted punches, and Divine has to stop him.

Backstage, The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) plug their new T-shirt, then "Hysterical" Shane Haste shows up and hands Bad Dude Tito a sleveless TMDK shirt before saying he is proud of him for becoming a #1 contender for the tag team titles. He then says he has gotten with Jonny Loquasto and that the tag team title match is happening next week, and Bad Dude Tito says that if they were to win the tag team titles next week, he, Haste and Che Cabrera can hold them under Freebird Rules as "The Mighty Zaddies." Che Cabrera warms up to the idea, and Bad Dude Tito loves it.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon guests on commentary for the next match.

Bateman beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. After the match, Bateman hits Sparks with Death From Above again, and "Pretty" Peter Avalon runs from the commentary table to the ring to chase Bateman out.

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Howdy Price guests on commentary for the next match.

Levi Shapiro beats Dustin Daniels.

Backstage, Willie Mack meets with Johnny Loquasto and wants a match with Talos. Loquasto gives him the match for this week's main event.

Johnnie Robbie beats Vipress after escaping a cross arm breaker and pinning Vipress' shoulders to the mat.

Backstage, "Benevolent" Jack Banning meets Johnny Loquasto, demanding to know why Ju Dizz has a shot at the United Television Championship despite defeating him, and demands what he has earned. Loquasto reminds him that Ju Dizz still defeated the rest of The Instituion (Jack Banning, Freeman, Divine, Honest) and that threatening a member of the committee is not a good idea, and Banning says that when he gets the title, he will use it to spread his message and prove that everyone is welcome in The Institution.

El Primohenio Tribeca beats Koto Hiro after he preoccupies the referee so that Halston Boddy can hit Koto Hiro with a nightstick behind the referee's back.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat The Institution (Honest and Divine).

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Halston Boddy and El Primohenio Tribeca. Halston Boddy says that people need to start respecting Primohenio, as he is showing everyone how to get ahead in the business and that there is no limit to where he can go with his guidance.

Willie Mack beats Talos. During the match, Talos shoves Willie Mack into the referee and knocks the referee down, and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater shows up to hit Willie Mack with the Midas Touch. Willie Mack ducks it, and Talos gets nailed instead. Willie Mack then gets Clearwater out of the ring and hits Talos with a Stunner for the win. After the match, Talos shoves Jordan Clearwater to the corner and leaves.

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Charles "R-Three" Cassus beats Koto Hiro. After the match, R-Three says he is here for revenge, as for all of 2019, he was undefeated at Championship Wrestling From Arizona and won the Silver Spotlight and cashed it in to become the Arizona State Champion. He then says that because of "Pretty" Peter Avalon, he had to relinquish the title to get Avalon to face him, yet at the same time, the match has not happened. He says this may be just a memory to Avalon, but to him, this is unfinished business and a debt that Avalon has to pay. R-Three then says that at Red Carpet Rumble, he will be coming to collect.

Big Hoss beats Sledge.

"The New Age Punisher" B-Boy beats Mikey O'Shea.

Backstage, Howdy Price, Levi Shapiro and Rob meets with Johnny Loaquasto. Loquasto says that has yet to be cleared for competition, yet agrees that something does need to be done about two weeks ago. Rob says this town is not big enough for him and Lord Crewe. Loquasto says that Rob's negotiation skills need work, but he will see what he can do.

Willie Mack vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the United World Championship from UWN Primetime Live is replayed.

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Lord Crewe beats Sergio Santana. After the match, Halston Boddy tells El Primohenio Tribeca and "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick to sleep with one eye open, because when Lord Crewe finds them, their lives will be shattered.

Big Hoss beats Fidel Bravo.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Howdy Price. Levi Shapiro shows up with an unknown man, and this man says that he is passing through town and that he is here to wrestle, not to hold camera cables and take out the trash. Levi Shapiro says there is levels to this and Howdy says he will give him an opportunity. Before the unknown man can say anything else, Levi tells him to watch the monitor and see how it is done the right way.

Levi Shapiro beats Koto Hiro.

Flex McCalleon guests on commentary for the next match.

Richie Slade beats El Primohenio Tribeca.

Backstage, Jamie Kincade interviews "Benevolent" Jack Banning in a sit-down interview. When asked if he is a cult leader, Banning that already creates a false narrative and makes him look like a bad guy before saying "no." He also goes on to say that cult leaders lie. When asked who Jack Banning is, Banning says that while he grew up in a normal environment, he was a little smarter and knew how to read the room, and that he was not allowed to think for himself. When asked if he has taken responsibility for his situation, Banning says he is responsibility for the success of his mission and that Kincade is a cog in the machine. When Kincade tries to end the interview, Banning attacks him. We then hear from Johnny Loquasto, who says that Jack Banning is getting help at a local medical facility and that the program cannot continue as planned. We then see Karl Fredericks vs. Rickey Shane Page from UWN Primetime Live to end the show.

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The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) head to the ring to start this week's show. Slice Boogie says he is okay with Danny Limelight beating him like he did in the Golden Opportunity tournament and announces he has suffered a torn Achilles, then Papo Esco says The Bodega is about to run the United Wrestling Network on the greatest level. He says that Danny Limelight will win the United World Championship and that everything The Bodega set out to do will happen as planned, then Danny Limelight has a toast with the fans before telling Jordan Clearwater that he is coming home with the gold. He also says there is nobody in the back or in The Embassy who can stop him, then Baron Black shows up and says that while Danny Limelight is number one contender, he is only that because he was not in the tournament. Limelight tells Baron Black he has respect for him and that he did not need to show up like a jealous ex, then says that Black was not in the tournament because he did not put in enough work. Baron Black says that he was the top guy in Championship Wrestling From Atlanta and tells him that he could have beaten Danny Limelight any day of the week, then Johnny Loquasto shows up. Loquasto commends Baron Black on stacking up wins in United Wrestling Network even though Danny Limelight has earned his title shot, then puts the two of them in a match for next week. Baron tells Limelight that he is going to learn, and Limelight tells Baron that he made him tap out last time.

Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) beat Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose.

Backstage, Guy Tweakacetti says that The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) have been partying for forty days and forty nights. Ricky Gibson says that with the United tag titles comes with a lot of clout, and with that clout, people pay attention to them and they plan on another long title reign. Suddenly, Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) shows up. Thornstowe tells The Midnight Heat that they have put targets on themselves and that Reno Scum have had multiple title reigns. Johnny Loquasto shows up and puts both teams in the main event, and if Reno Scum win, they get a shot at the United tag titles. As Guy Tweakacetti gets mad, Loquasto tells him to keep the sunglasses on due to how his pupils look.

"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats Koto Hiro.

Lord Crewe vs. Levi Shapiro ends in a no-contest after Crewe shoves a camera crew member for getting in his way only for the camera crew member to shove back. Both the camera crew member and Lord Crewe have to be held back.

We hear from Jack Banning, who congratulates Ju Dizz on winning last week. He says Ju Dizz may think things are going his way, but they are also going his way. He says Ju Dizz's win against Freeman was tainted, but the next match will be "an honest for us all." He says that humans have only one instinct: to survive. He also says humans have one guarantee: they won't.

Jordan Cruz retains the United Television Championship against Kevin Martenson.

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"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick after Halson Boddy shows up and distracts Kubrick.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Bateman, who says that time is running around and he wants the United World Champion, and Ray Rosas is his way. He says that his exit from the United Wrestling Network was orchestrated by Rosas, and toight, he gets revenge.

"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Koto Hiro with a guillotine choke.

Backstage, Brandon Peete interviews "Outlandish Zicky Dice, who has no regrets over how he kept the Heritage Championship and that he is an honest champion, then Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco show up. Danny Limelight says that he worked hard to become #1 contender only for Zicky Dice to cut in line. Zicky Dice challenges Danny and Papo Esco to a tag team match against him and a mystery partner of his choosing, and Danny says he wants a title shot if he wins. Zicky says they have a deal.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, both teams brawl, and The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) also get involved. Multiple referees have to break the brawl up.

Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Ray Rosas, who says that he is trying to move on after getting rid of "Pretty" Peter Avalon and is going to become World Champion, and it will start with him beating Bateman.

"Timeless" Levi Shapiro beats Vinnie Massaro.

Ray Rosas beats Bateman to advance to the Golden Opportunity.

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Karl Fredericks beats Kevin Knight.

Marina Shafir beats Alex Gracia with a guillotine choke.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats El Primohenio Tribeca.

Backstage, Levi Shapiro tells Howdy Price "It's time." Shapiro's blindfold is removed, and Shapiro likes what he sees.

Before the next match, Jack Banning tells Ju Dizz that he has no intention of fighting him and that he wants to help him, as Ju Dizz told him that they are cut from the same cloth. He asks him to join The Institution (Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John) so he can get what he has deserved for years. Banning offers his hand, but Ju Dizz slaps it away, saying they are not cut from the same cloth and that he refuses to join. The Institution then attacks him. Banning then locks in a guillotine choke while the rest of The Institution pound on Ju Dizz's back, and multiple referees have to get Banning to break the hold.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Prince Nana and Invictus Khash. Prince tells the wrestling world to watch closely, as they might learns something as Khash continues to prove his dominance and The Embassy gets bigger. He also promises that a new member of The Embassy will walk right through the curtains.

Invictus Khash beats Koto Hiro with an arm bar.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who says he will walk in and out of the ring as United World Championship, then tells everyone to watch the end, as he will do something that will make waves across the wrestling world.

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater retains the United World Championship against Chris Adonis after Prince Nana shows up to distract the referee, allowing Clearwater to kick Adonis in the groin to get out of the Master Lock and Invictus Khash to hit Adonis with the United World Championship. After the match, Prince Nana told everyone that there would be a new member of The Embassy. Nana then hands the United World Championship back to Clearwater, who then shakes hands with Nana to cement their alliance.

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

Lord Crewe beats Koto Hiro.

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

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

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