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.
Mini Vikingo and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. beat El Ojo (El Hijo del Vikingo and Omos) after Mini Vikingo hits El Hijo del Vikingo with a springboard corkscrew crucifix driver. After the match, El Ojo attack Mini Vikingo, and when El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. tries to make the save, Omos throws him out of the ring and clobbers him. Omos grabs the ring steps to hit Wagner with them, but Galena shows up and attacks Omos. El Hijo del Vikingo goes for a plancha on Galena, and Galena catches and slams El Hijo del Vikingo only to be hit with the ring steps by Omos.
Backstage, we hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that things have been changing in AAA lately, yet the one thing that continues to stay the same is him holding the AAA Mega Championship. He says that one man is heading to the main event of TripleMania and only one man will be remembered forever as the King of the Luchadors.
Backstage, Psycho Clown says he will be putting Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) back together.
Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Laredo Kid and Lince Dorado in a Triple Threat Match.
AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio is interviewed backstage. He congratulates Rey Fenix for his victory tonight, then announces that AAA is negotiating with the General Managers of Raw, SmackDown and NXT for possible collaborations, including an NXT title defense in AAA where Lola Vice defends the NXT Women's Championship against La Hiedra on next week's main event. On the subject of bringing outside talent to AAA, Mysterio lets it slip that AAA is very close to bringing in a former WWE world champion who has never wrestled in AAA, and that this former chapion is very excited to do this, AAA has yet to seal the deal. Rey promises more information next week.
El Grande Americano II - now just El Grande Americano - heads to the ring. El Grande Americano talks about how he beat El Grande Americano I - now just Chad Gable - and demonstrated the force of AAA and lucha libre as well as the power and the pride of Mexican culture. He says that he did not do it alone, and that he had help from his friends and his people, such as comedian Ojitos de Huevos, who always believed in him with heart even though he had never seen him with his eyes. He also thanks Pimpinela Escarlata, who reminded him every day what lucha libre means: passion, heart and pride. El Grande Americano then thanks Andrea Bazarte, who never forgot to think about him when thinks got difficult and was always by his side. He says that he will always fight for her, because he loves her. He then thanks the fans and the people of Mexico for lifting him up when he was down and always being by his side, which he will never forget. El Grande Americano declares that his victory at Noche de Los Grandes is for all of them, then wonders what it is in store for him next. He says that he won Rey de Reyes and the mask of El Grande Americano I, and now, he wants the AAA Mega Championship, and with that, he wants "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. All of a sudden, Karmen Petrovic suddenly shows up on the stage and walks to the bottom of the ramp dressed in all black. Suddenly, four more people clad in black - Daga, Angel, Berto, and Bronco Nima - surround El Grande Americano, and Bronco Nima is the first to strike as Petrovic gets in the ring. All four men attack El Grande Americano, and despite his best efforts, El Grande Americano is outnumbered and outpowered. Everyone then takes their jackets off to reveal shirts with the words "Perros del Mal" printed on them, and Petrovic hits the last shot on El Grande Americano to end the show.
Lince Dorado beats Joaquin Wilde, Octagon Jr., Cruz del Toro and Mini Vikingo in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. (During the match, Octagon Jr. suffers a neck injury following a top rope DDT from Joaquin Wilde. The injury is edited off the broadcast.)
In backstage footage from last week, Ivar states that once again, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) have gold. Erik says they are the new AAA World Tag Team Champions, and that they are ready for enemies. Ivar says that nobody is ready for war.
In backstage footage from last week, Dorian Roldan tells El Hijo del Vikingo that they are going to take everything again, and that while it took some time, the plan is working, and Vikingo is a champion again. El Hijo del Vikingo tells Roldan that he believed in him and in his family in El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, El Hijo del Vikingo, Omos). Roldan tells Omos that they are getting traction again, and Omos agrees.
We hear from AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio. Rey says that last week's mask vs. mask match was a great, history-making match, and now that there is one El Grande Americano that everyone can support, and that everyone is waiting what is in store for El Grande Americano II, who is now the only El Grande Americano. He also says that there will be a Latin and South American tour for all of September that AAA has not been to in so long, such as Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and for the first time in fifteen years, Raw and SmackDown will be in Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. Rey states that he also knows that "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is annoyed that he is the new General Manager of AAA, but in the end, their family problems do not have to be dealt with in the ring. He confirms that Dominik will be advertised for AAA's show in Merida, Mexico on June 20th, and with that, he wants to reiterate that for the first time ever in the history of AAA, TripleMania will be in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first night and in Mexico City for the second night, and that whoever is AAA Mega Champion will be defending the title on night two.
In backstage footage from last week, we hear from Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II says that he did it, but it was only possible because of his friends and because of the support of Mexico and the fans. He thanks Mexico for everything and says that he loves the fans, and that is really grateful for everything.
Bayley, Lola Vice and La Catalina beat Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, Maravilla) in a six-woman tag match.
Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain beat Zaria and Nikkita Lyons after Zaria leaves Nikkita high and dry at the ring apron.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk. Wren Sinclair does not want to be a distraction in Kendal Grey's match, but Kendal says that Wren will never be a distraction. Lola Vice shows up for some friendly conversation, but it quickly becomes an argument when Kendal says that wrestling is better than MMA. Kendal says she will beat Kelani Jordan tonight before seeing her for the title.
EVIL - now known as Naraku - beats Lince Dorado in his WWE debut.
Backstage, EK Prosper thanks Sean Legacy and Tate Wilder for the recent help. Sean Legacy tells Tate Wilder to pick his spot, but Wilder says he is the kind of person to leap into chaos. Dorian Van Dux shows up, saying he cannot wait to see Wilder in action.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Nattie is filming for LFG when Jaida Parker shows up and interrupts only to be removed from the room by security.
Birthright (Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) beat "Super" Sean Legacy, EK Prosper and Tate Wilder in a six-man tag match after Wilder fails to tag in Legacy and misses a top rope moonsault.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain have a conversation. Tatum says she wants to go back to being the champion she wants to be, and gives Lizzy Rain a title shot before Shiloh Hill shows up with information of Tristan Angels. Lizzy mentions how she cannot stand Tristan, then Tristan shows up and says that the idea of Shiloh outclassing him is absurd before stating that he will make his in-ring debut next week and prove that he is in a class of his own.
During this week's NXT Focus, Izzi Dame talk about her recent victory with Niko Vance and Shawn Spears. Spears that The Culling (Spears, Izzi, Niko) is always stronger together, and Niko says that Izzi has given The Culling a clear path. Izzi tells Niko that if Lola Vice is watching tonight's main event, then she is watching Lola.
General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring. He introduces Will Kroos - now known as Mason Rook - to the ring to sign his NXT contract. Mason says he has traveled all across Europe, been to Japan, and went all around the world, and everywhere he goes, he turns heads. He says that even John Cena sees him, and it is not hard to notice "a flying human tank." Mason says he is not satisfied with everyone talking about him in pubs and going viral multiple times, and says that anyone who steps in the ring with him will find out that if they try to stop a human tank, they will get crushed. Tony D'Angelo shows up and says that Mason Rook has gotten his attention, but he will not let him make a name for himself at his expense. Suddenly, Kam Hendrix shows up and attacks D'Angelo, and Mason Rook takes them and security out with a top rope moonsault. Mason Rook signs the contract, then hands it to Robert Stone as he says that this is not how things are done in NXT.
Backstage, Romeo Moreno is watching footage of Noam Dar's old matches as Noam Dar gets ready for tonight. Noam Dar does not know if he is the same guy he once was, as he has not been in the ring in about a year. Romero still has faith in Noam Dar.
Emily Agard interviews OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) as they prepare for a cook-out. Lucien Price talks about how Bronco Nima lost his mother at a young age. Bronco says that his mother taught him that manhood is not about age, but responsibility, and that he has been able to provide for his younger brother JJ. JJ says that OTM, to him, is about overcoming adversity and building character. Bronco says that people can see Lucien's size and violence, but not his mind, and that Lucien is also a talented artist. OTM then make it clear that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships.
Jackson Drake beats Noam Dar after Myka Lockwood grabs Noam as he fends off The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake). After the match, the lights go out, and DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up.
Backstage, Myles Borne meets with Tavion Heights. Myles Borne says that he has a tag team match, but it is with Tony D'Angelo, not with Tavion. Tavion thinks that Myles has something against him because he is a champion and sarcastically wishes him luck.
DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) is in the ring. Dion Lennox tells The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships, and Saquon Shugars says that Cutler James and Osiris Griffin are about to commit a crime when they beat The Vanity Project for the titles. Ricky Smokes says that beating Hank Walker and Tank Ledger does not make them championship material, and Brad Baylor reminds DarkState that they took the titles from them and are the reason why Lennox and Saquon are at each others' throats. Baylor says they do not give handouts, but Cutler says they never got their rematch, and they are cashing in. He says that General Manager Robert Stone has approved the match for next week, but it will not be him and Osiris in the ring. Cutler says they need to be united, and that this is on Lennox and Saquon. Osiris says that Lennox and Saquon need to figure things out or else DarkState will have to change. The Vanity Project go for a cheap shot, but get taken down.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone speaks briefly with Naraku, then runs into Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix in his office. Kam is not happy with being part of a tag team, but Mason is ready to make some noise. They leave, then Tate Wilder meets with Robert Stone about a match for next week when Keanu Carver shows up not happy that he had to do an interview. Stone makes a match between Carver and Wilder for next week.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Kali Armstrong, who says that she is scoping out the scene in NXT before making her next move. She says she will run through the NXT locker room like she did on Evolve. Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up, and Kendal says she will run through almost everybody.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey. During the match, Lola Vice is watching the match from backstage when she is attacked by Izzi Dame. Their brawl makes its way to the outside, and Kelani slips away from a distracted Kendal at the top rope, takes her down and hits One of a Kind for the win. After the match, Kendal confronts Lola, then Izzi Dame kicks Lola in the back of the head with a big boot before standing over Lola with the NXT Women's Championship to end the show.
Lince Dorado beats Cruz del Toro and Octagon Jr. in a Triple Threat Match.
We see footage of Dorian Roldan meeting with Chessman, who has an appointment with AAA President Marisela Pena for the General Manager position. Dorian Roldan says that even though they have been friends for many years, the position is his. Chessman just laughs and enters the President's office.
Flammer guests on Spanish commentary for the next match.
La Catalina beats Jessy Jackson in her AAA debut. After the match, Flammer dares La Catalina to fight her, and La Hiedra and Maravilla rush in and attack La Catalina before holding her down so that Flammer can beat La Catalina up. As the three of then gang up on La Catalina, however, Lola Vice shows up and fights them, but the numbers game eventually takes over. Suddenly, Bayley shows up and makes the save, and she, Lola and La Catalina stand tall.
Psycho Clown is in the ring. He says that what has transpired is not paranoia and is why he is here tonight. He says he does not have answers about what has happened and that he cannot ignore it, and that he cannot stop thinking about it. He demands that Pagano step in the ring and give him answers. Pagano shows up and heads to the ring, and Psycho Clown says it has been several weeks and that his brothers have been falling one by one, and all the facts that are in front of him are making him think it is one of them. He tells Pagano to be careful of what he accuses him of, as he has seen Murder Clown attacked on the ground and he found the black bandana near him, which he produces. Pagano takes it from his hand, and Psycho Clown says it breaks his heart that his brothers are being attacked from within before asking Pagano what is going on. Pagano says that after all they have been through, all the wars they fought together and all the blood and sweat they spent defending the tag team titles, he would not think of attacking his own brothers. He says that this is not a test, but a game, of someone who wants to destroy what is left. He says that he understands why Psycho Clown would accuse him of what is happening, then tells Psycho Clown to look himself in the mirror, because it was not him. He says that he could never turn his back on Psycho Clown's family. Psycho Clown leaves the ring, and Pagano says that when the truth comes out, Psycho Clown will find out that he was never on the wrong side. All of a sudden, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Psycho Clown from behind, and Pagano makes the save and forces them to retreat. Psycho Clown is grateful for Pagano saving him, but Pagano is cross with him as they both head to the back separately to end the show.
Lince Dorado beats Aerostar and Joaquin Wilde in a Triple Threat Match after Lince counters a top rope hurricanrana into a Sunset Flip for the pin and the win.
Backstage, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Murder Clown until Psycho Clown and Pagano come to his aid.
In footage from earlier today, Dorian Roldan tells his mother, AAA President Marisela Pena, that they are losing out on opportunities and that they had the most important moment of AAA in their hands with El Hijo del Vikingo entering WrestleMania as Intercontinental Champion until it did not happen thanks to Mini Vikingo. He says that AAA left a lot of money on the table without WrestleMania exposure, and says that things have been chaotic as there has been no leadership or clear vision. Roldan wants to be named as an associate in the family business as well as General Manager of AAA, as he has the vision, education and the leadership to take AAA to the next level. Marisela Pena says that it has been a tough year and that Dorian Roldan has had to make some difficult choices, ans tells him to give her a week to think about it.
Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice retain the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships against Dinamico and La Hiedra.
We see Mexican wrestling influencers' reactions to what happened between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II last week.
Backstage, we hear from El Grande Americano II. He says that his words from Rey de Reyes came from the heart and were not out of obligation, then tells the person he is talking to that he is a two-time Mega Champion who has also won the Rey de Reyes Tournament. We then find out that he is talking to Texano Jr., who says that El Grande Americano II has a point, but his accolades are fleeting and lost to time and the love of the fans is forever. El Grande Americano II admits he was not here when the legends started it, but now, it is his responsibility to defend it, and it would be an honor to team with Texano Jr. to defend what Texano Jr. and the legends have built. Texano Jr. says he sees how the fans love El Grande Americano II, and he respects that, as it is not easy to get respect in Mexico. He also states that accepting a mask vs. mask match is a Mexican tradition and is also worthy of respect. Texano Jr. says it is time they team up. El Grande Americano II says they will do this for AAA and for Mexico.
Ivar beats Psycho Clown. During the match, Psycho Clown inadvertently drop kicks Ivar into the referee, sandwiching the referee in the corner. Psycho Clown then hits the Psycho Driver on Ivar, but the referee is down. Erik shows up, and he and Ivar overpower Psycho Clown before Erik revives the referee so that Ivar can get the pin and the win. After the match, Pagano shows up too late to save Psycho Clown as The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) leave the ring, then Pagano and Psycho Clown head to the back, with Psycho Clown getting angry with Pagano. Backstage, both men start shoving each other, and Pagano tells Psycho Clown to be careful of what he is accusing him of. Both men walk away from each other, then Psycho Clown finds Murder Clown laid out on the floor. He then finds a black bandana with a bunch of skulls on it, and comes to the conclusion that Pagano is responsible.
El Mesias, Lince Dorado and Mecha Wolf beat Tokyo Bad Boys (Kento, Nobu San, Takuma).
Backstage, Nathan Frazer is trying to learn Spanish when Axiom shows up. Nathan Frazer mentions that he is the captain for Team UK, but Axiom has to tell Frazer that they are on opposite sides tonight and that he is on Team Europe.
Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Sussy Love.
We hear from Penta. He says that it has been an eventful year and that his move to WWE is one of the best in years, and that he loves being part of the process to forge future superstars and bring lucha libre to another level. He hopes that his brother Rey Fenix can win singles gold, as he has just as big a history in WWE. He admits he did not expect to return to AAA, but he will be returning home as Intercontinental Championship and that he will be defending the title in front of his people against a great opponent in El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that Vikingo was once a great wrestler, but now he wants to be vicious and wickedness when he has no wickedness. Penta says that he is one of the best in the world and that he will prove it when he humiliates El Hijo del Vikingo.
Team UK (Nathan Frazer, Charlie Dempsey, Tristan Angels) beats Team Europe (Axiom, Elio LeFleur, Dorian Van Dux) in a six-man tag match. (This match was taped before Elio LaFelur was injured.)
Backstage, we hear from Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, La Maravilla). Flammer announces that she will celebrate being the longest-reigning AAA Reinas de Reinas Champion in history next week.
Jackson Drake beats Jordan Oasis and Lince Dorado in a Play-In Triple Threat Match for the Evolve Championship. During the match, Brad Baylor tries to pull Lince Dorado out of the ring but fails, and that leads to Lince Dorado chasing both Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes to the back before Jackson Drake hits Jordan Oasis with The Unaliving for the win and the title shot.
Backstage, The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) talk about their match with Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Tyson says they are quick and exciting, but Tyriek says they are not explosive and powerful like they are. He says it will be their power vs. Cappuccino and Cartwheel's speed, and Tyson says they will run into a brick wall. Tyriek says speed vs. power will apply pressure and that the pressure will make Cappuccino and Cartwheel explode.
We hear from It's Gal, who is poolside at home after a workout. He calls Troy Yearwood "a Gal wannabe" and says he has the best physique, not Yearwood, and gives him his first and final warning to stay out of his way, as "when you're in mint condition, there is no competiton."
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Cappuccino says the pot is hot and extra large tonight, and while The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) are big, they cannot hit what they cannot catch. Cartwheel says it is their speed against their power, and Cappuccino says the gameplan is "stick and move." Cappuccino says they have a triple shot of energy ready to hit them in the mouth and that he and Cartwheel are about to turn Evolve on its head.
The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) beat Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. During the match, Wes Lee shows up in Tyson and Tyriek's corner.
Backstage, Prime Minister Stevie Turner meets with Leigh Laurel, the newest signee to the Evolve Women's Division. She now goes by the name Jin Tala, and she signs her Evolve contract as Carlee Bright shows up. Stevie Turner tells Carlee Bright that there will be nobody at ringside for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship, which Carlee Bright totally understands. Carlee is then introduced to Jin Tala, who will be her opponent next week. Carlee and Jin Tala shake hands.
Backstage, Natalya announces that she will be watching the women's Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Champonship tonight and that she will be awarding the championship to the winner of the match.
Backstage, we hear from The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe, Tyson Dupont). Tyriek says power beats speed everytime, but Tyson admits that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel are pretty fast and that training with the fastest makes it so that they do not stand a chance. Wes Lee states that Tyriek and Tyson have been causing a ruckus in Evolve and that he has arrived to see what the noise is about. He says that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel has plenty of potential, but that potential does not measure up to theirs, and if they have a problem, they can see him next week. Tyson says they have not seen the last of them, then The High Ryze leave to celebrate.
Kali Armstrong beats Wendy Choo, Kendal Grey and Kylie Rae in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to become the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion! After the match, Kali Armstrong snatches the championship from Natalya's hands and celebrates in the ring to end the show.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Barretta) beat "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, Jake Hager and Daniel Garcia after Anna Jay is advertently taken out.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Eddie Kingston. He expects everyone in tonight's four-way match to go all out as he is ready to defend his championship. Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett and Satnam Singh shows up, and Sonjay tells Eddie he disrespected Jay Lethal and wants Eddie to defend the Ring of Honor World Championship against Jay Lethal, to which Eddie says he will do when Jay Lethal proves himself. Eddie leaves, then Stokely Hathaway shows up and tells Sonjay and company that he has a very interesting proposal for them.
We see a vignette for Danhausen, who is returning soon.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) beat "Timeless" Levi Shapiro and "Wise Guy" Nick Ruiz.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, Jake Hager and Daniel Garcia. Garcia says he was trying to handle business by himself, but Menard blames him for their loss tonight. Parker says that the five of them took a stand against Chris Jericho, and tonight was a chance to prove they did the right thing and they failed as a family. He then says that they will get Anna Jay checked out, then everyone leaves, with Garcia being looked down upon.
Komander beats Lince Dorado (making his AEW debut), Penta el Zero Miedo and Johnny TV in a four-way match to earn a shot at the Ring of Honor World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from Ortiz. He says he was supposed to have a face-to-face meeting with Mike Santana, but Santana avoided him and went home in protest. He says that Santana is still the sad little kid crying after a fight he caused and that his tough guy image is a defense mechanism, and that he runs from the truth. He says that people still look up to them as role models, especially as they reached heights not many reach, and yet he spits on the people who look up to them. Ortiz then says that he will expose Santana, saying that if karma took his one knee, then he will take the other.
Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir after Shida hits Shafir with the Night Cap to send a message to Saraya ahead of their AEW Women's World Championship match on Tuesday.
El Reverso beats Johnny Swinger in the BTI match. During the match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice puts Swinger's foot on the rope but is caught by the referee, and when El Reverso confronts Zicky, he is able to avoid an attack from behind from Swinger, who inadvertently knocks Zicky off the apron before Reverso rolls Swinger up for the win.
Kenny King beats Frankie Kazarian after Brian Myers gets on the apron during a ringside brawl between Team Dreamer (Tommy Dreamer, Frankie Kazarian, Yuya Uemura, Killer Kelly, Bhupinder Gujjar) and Team Bully (Bully Ray, Kenny King, Masha Slamovich, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) and Moose shows up behind the referee's back to hit Kazarian with a Spear. After the match, the brawl continues, and Team Bully comes out on top. Moose and Myers also get involved in the brawl, helping Team Bully out.
We see footage from before the show earlier tonight where Steve Maclin interrupts the Canadian national anthem and declares himself the next IMPACT Wrestling World Championship and that IMPACT Wrestling is his now. He also says there is not a single person in the building who can beat him up before KUSHIDA shows up and brawls with Maclin on the ramp and into the ring. Maclin soon gets a chair, but KUSHIDA manages to fight him off and punch him in the face until security arrives to break up the brawl. When Maclin tries to get back in the ring, KUSHIDA knocks him off the apron with a backspring kick to the face.
Laredo Kid beats Black Taurus, Lince Dorado and Rich Swann in a four-way X Division showcase. (This is Laredo Kid's first appearance in IMPACT in sometime, especially given that he had been out from last October until March of this year after rupturing his intestines during a match in Monterrey, Mexico.)
We see a video package for The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the Ultimate X Match for the IMPACT Wrestling World Tag Team Championships at Rebellion.
Backstage, Jessicka Havok and Rosemary stop in front of a coffin. Rosemary tells Havok that the dark forces that kidnapped Taya Valkyrie would have been lying in wait for them if they went after them, then tries to go into the Undead Realm alone. When Rosemary opens the coffin, she finds out that their way to the Undead Realm is being blocked, and Havok says that The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King) is responsible for this and that she will take care of Taylor Wilde tonight. Rosemary then says that she will need more time to plan.
Taylor Wilde beats Jessicka after KiLynn King gets on the apron and knees Rosemary in the gut when Rosemary confronts her.
We hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that she is waiting for Mickie James's status for Rebellion. She says that while she has lost her title and has been patient and impatient at time, she knows she will get her rematch at Rebellion. Jordynne then says that after focusing on what she cannot control, she vows to focus on what she can control, and that is regaining the Knockouts Championship to become a three-time champion.
Backstage, we hear from Eddie and Alisha Edwards. Alisha admits she was the harshest towards Eddie recently, and she was excited when Eddie put the past behind him only to find out that PCO was holding him back. As a result, she intervened. Eddie says that PCO keeps coming back and that it must come to an end, and it will come to an end at Rebellion.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that the tandem of him and Dirty Dango is so inspiring that it will make everyone say "We believe," which Dango gets right this time.
Dirty Dango and Joe Hendry beat The Design (Callihan and Angels) after Callihan inadvertently hits Angels, starting ana rgument between Callihan and Deaner that allows Hendry to hit the Standing Ovation on Angels for the win. After the match, Kon attacks Hendry and Dango from behind, and as The Design goes on the attack, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Dango and Hendry fight back against The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels, Callihan) and Santino beats up Deaner before hitting Angels with the Cobra.
We see a video package for KUSHIDA vs. Steve Maclin for the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship at Rebellion.
We hear from PCO, who says that Eddie Edwards tried to kill him and that he will not die, because he is not human. He proclaims that at Rebellion, he will bury Eddie Edwards and give him last rites.
We hear from Bully Ray, who says that nobody knew anything and that there is no leader in Team Bully (Bully Ray, Kenny King, Masha Slamovich, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Moose, Brian Myers), and that they all have the same mission of defeating Team Dreamer (Tommy Dreamer, Frankie Kazarian, Yuya Uemura, Killer Kelly, Bhupinder Gujjar). He says he cannot think of anyone different that he would put on his team, and that his team is the team Tommy Dreamer should be worried about and losing sleep over every night. Bully then says that if Dreamer thought Sacrifice, what his team will do at Rebellion will be worse. He asks Dreamer why he buries himself and brings other people into this, and tells him that screwing with him will not get him anywhere. He also tells Dreamer that he wishes he was as united as Team Bully and that his team will win Hardcore War.
Tasha Steelz beats "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw when Gisele goes for the Denouement on the outside only for Tasha to dodge it and Gisele to hit her knee hard on the ring steps.
Backstage, Mickie James tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that she has just gotten off the phone with the doctor. Santino tells Mickie that the ring is all hers, then tells her "You're the best."
The crowd leaves the arena in order to give Mickie James an empty arena in which to make official her status for Rebellion.
We hear from Mickie James, who is alone in a now-darkened arena. She says that she did not how to mention what she is about to mention in front of friends and family, and says that "The Last Rodeo" was her way of proving she could still hang and be champion. She says that she could not do this without the fans. Jordynne Grace and Deonna Purrazzo watch from backstage as Mickie James says there is always someone better waiting to knock one off their perch, and while it would have been an honor to be defeated, the one thing she cannot handle is time. Mickie admits she feels twenty years old again whenever she is in the ring, but when she goes backstage, time and age catches up to her and she can feel it. She says that with Rebellion around her corner and with her injury, she must do what is right for the locker room. She thanks the fans for "The Last Rodeo" and allowing her to believe in herself again, then says that she has gotten off the phone with her doctor and has found out that she is not cleared to compete at Rebellion. Mickie says she is a woman of her word and tells Jordynne and Deonna "It's your time now" as she lays the Knockouts Championship and her hat in the middle of the ring and leaves.
We hear from Big John Dalton and Lince Dorado, who announce a Spring Break open challenge.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he should be standing as Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion, but he will get to that. Right now, he has to beat up The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader and Marcus the Strong), whom he calls "Vin Diesel in a leotard" and "Willy Wonka, or whatever he wants to call himself," and that this will be an execution, not a match. He also warns "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that the fans will chant for him and that he has something he wants, and that he wants the gold. As K-Toomer tells Brett that he is coming for him, Brett shows up. Brett says he would not expect anything less and tells him not to worry as he still has his opportunity coming and that they will do it and do it right, and until that opportunity comes, he will watch his back from here on it. K-Toomer tells Brett that until this goes full circle, he will also have his back, as he wants him at 100% and he wants no excuses when he is Memphis Heritage Champion.
Bulletproof Bruce - now known as Brother Bruce - vs. Ray Collins ends when Reverend Ash Taylor brings out Brother Red in response to being punched off the ring apron and Brother Red grabs Ray Collins by the throat for a choke slam. Before Brother Red can do anything, "Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up and makes the save for Ray Collins, and Ash, Red, and Bruce retreat. (Brother Bruce and Jennifer Justice, the latter now known as Sister Jennifer, are now known as "The Righteous Path.")
We see some recent footage of Grind City Wrestling Night featuring Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer.
Backstage, Big John Dalton meets with Gio Savage and Draco needing a tag team partner for today's tag team battle royal. Gio says Big John Dalton is the man and knows how to do his thing, but Draco says that they have his back. Dalton continues his search for a tag team partner.
Zay Washington beats Lince Dorado in a Spring Board open challenge with a Sunset Flip out of a hurricanrana from Lince. Both Washington and Lince shake hands after the match.
We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simon asks Derrick King if he still believes he is greater than great, as his ego keeps him from thinking he is anything less. He then says nobody in Memphis believes in Derrick anymore. Mr. Chris tells Derrick King that this will not be over until they put him in the nursing home with his childhood heroes.
Backstage, Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) talk with James Ellsworth over the phone, saying that everything is fine and that they are waiting for confirmation that everything will go as planned. When Storybook Prince Gaston gets a call from "the boss lady," Matt Williams shoos the camera away.
Before the next match, Memphis Redbirds mascot Rocky Redbird shows up as Big John Dalton's tag team partner.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) last eliminate Gio Savage and Draco to win a tag team battle royal and become #1 contenders to the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Lamont eliminates Draco on the outside shortly after Draco eliminates him and Bradley hits a distracted Gio Savage in the face with a chain wrapped around his fist before eliminating him.
Before the next match, Barnabus the Leader announces that Marcus the Strong will use his body to permanently eliminate K-Toomer forever.
Maurice the Strong beats K-Toomer. At the start of the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up to watch the match from ringside. Later on in the match, Barnabas the Leader gets in the ring and sneaks a crowbar to Maurice the Strong. As Maurice is about to strike K-Toomer in the back with the crowbar, Brett Michaels takes the crowbar away from Maurice, but when he is about to hit Maurice with a GunShow Lariat, Maurice gets out of the way and Brett clocks K-Toomer with it instead, allowing Maurice to get the win as Barnabas keeps Brett out of the ring. After the match, Brett Michaels and K-Toomer have an argument in the middle of the ring.
Firefly Fun House starts the show. Bray Wyatt says that "a couple of haters" have slid into his DM blaming him for what happened to Alexa Bliss last week, and says that Braun Strowman is to blame for letting it happen. He says this could have been avoided if Strowman gave "him" what he wants, and says that "he" will be here later. He warns Strowman to give "him" what "he" wants, or else he will find out what "he" is capable of.
Matt Riddle beats Sheamus by disqualification when Shorty G attacks Riddle again to cash in on the King's Ransom on Riddle. After the match, Shorty G tires to take Riddle out, but Riddle overpowers him and kicks Shorty G into the steel steps. After Riddle leaves, Sheamus sends Shorty G into the ring and Brogue Kicks him. Sheamus chews Shorty G out for interfering in his match with Riddle, then Brogue Kicks him again.
Backstage, King Corbin - who is talking to trainer Sara Amato - is confronted by Sheamus, who tells him that he should be lucky a lady is present and that he will beat him up and stick his crown up his arse if someone tries to cash in during his match again. Corbin says he should be glad he is talking to somebody else at the moment, or else he would beat him up.
It's time for The Dirt Sheet. After footage of what happened between Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville from last week, as well as microphones cutting out, Mandy Rose's hair is introduced as tonight's guest via satellite. A blonde wig with googly eyes pasted on is on the TitanTron, and John Morrison provides the voice for Mandy's hair as he and The Miz continue to make fun of what is going on between Mandy and Sonya as well as to make hair jokes. The Miz then gives "a Dirt Sheet welcome" to "the real victim" in the situation: Sonya Deville. Sonya says she can get behind Mandy's hair more than Mandy herself, and says she told Mandy she would make her as ugly on the outside as much as she is on the inside, and she did it. She also says that she enjoyed it, as image is all Mandy has. Sonya says she does not feel bad for Mandy because she has no respect for her. She also says that Mandy Rose isn't coming out for revenge because she destroyed her, and Miz and Morrison says nobody has heard from Mandy since last week. Sonya then says Mandy and Otis look more like a couple now, and Miz says "a couple of ogres." After some Shrek references, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) show up and attack Miz and Morrison.
Cesaro beats Lince Dorado following the interference attempt by Shinsuke Nakamura.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) vs. The Miz and John Morrison is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Otis says everything is a joke to The Miz and John Morrison, and while he likes jokes, they crossed the line. Tucker says that what Sonya Deville did was despicable and that Miz and Morrison cannot let it go. Otis says he is used to being a joke, but he will not stand people making fun of Mandy Rose. He says that after tonight, nobody will be laughing.
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt shows up. After the commercial break, we see footage of The Fiend trying to put the Mandible Claw on Alexa Bliss, but Bliss touches his hand and touches The Fiend's face. Suddenly, Braun Strowman's voice is heard. Strowman then appears on the TitanTron, saying he does not give a damn about Alexa and that all he cares about is destroying The Fiend. He said he would either come out of the swamp "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" or someone with the satisfaction of destroying The Fiend. He says he "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" the world has ever laid eyes on, and while he tried to resist it, he has let it out and he is living out his destiny. He tells The Fiend he can have whatever he wants, and tells The Fiend to face him at SummerSlam.
Jeff Hardy beats King Corbin by disqualification after Sheamus runs in and hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick. Corbin and Sheamus have an argument after the match.
Sheamus beats King Corbin when Matt Riddle shows up and leaps over Corbin from the top turnbuckle.
Backstage, Bayley meets with Sasha Banks. Sasha tells Bayley that she has Asuka, and that this is all about them now that they have all the women's gold. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells them they have to be in the ring for a video conference with Stephanie McMahon.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Big E. Big E says he may have been a entertainer, tag team partner and friend for the last five years, then says it is time to see what could have been if he was passed the ball. He says that his current situation lifts his up, and he will give this single run his all.
Bayley and Sasha Banks have a video conference with Stephanie McMahon in the ring. Stephanie shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates them on winning all the main roster women's gold, and Bayley and Sasha appreciate her thanks. Bayley and Sasha say they are just trying to be role models, but Stephanie brings up the attack on Kairi Sane before saying they have gotten everyone's attention, including hers. Bayley and Sasha try to suck up to her, but Stephanie says she is not one to hold a grudge. She then challenges them, and states that Sasha will defend the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam against Asuka. As for Bayley, there will be a triple brand battle royal next week with the winner facing her for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz says he and Morrison are true professionals and that true comedy offends, and Morrison says "ham-and-eggers" like Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) get confused and then angry. Miz says it will not take much to outwit Otis. On the subject of how angry Otis is, The Miz and John Morrison are not fazed, and say that Heavy Machinery are only ferocious in catering.
The Miz and John Morrison vs. Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) ends with Mandy Rose - now sporting a shorter haircut - attacking Sonya Deville before fighting her in the ring. Heavy Machinery, Miz and Morrison have to break it up.
Backstage, Adam Pearce has to help Heavy Machinery, The Miz and John Morrison separate Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville when the lights go out. At the ring, several people clad in all black with masks and hoodies are seen striking with bats and crowbars. They strike numerous things and chase Michael Cole, Corey Graces and even the cameramen away before attacking audience members. The people clad in black then topple the announce table before spray painting numerous things in the area with spray paint. One of the people then cuts the ropes with a chainsaw.
We hear from Oney Lorcan, who says that he is still standing after how "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese hurt him, and says that he will hurt him worse tonight. After he is done with Nese, he will come for Drew Gulak and the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats The Brian Kendrick by disqualification after attacking Gallagher with a Kendo stick. During the match, Kendrick boots Gallagher into Tozawa. As Tozawa and Gallagher have a few words, Kendrick sneaks up on and attacks Gallagher with a Kendo stick. After the match, Kendrick puts Gallagher in the Captain's Hook with the Kendo stick, and Tozawa breaks up the hold. Tozawa tosses the Kendo stick out of the ring as Kendrick walks away, but Kendrick gets back in the ring with the Kendo stick and smacks Tozawa in the back with the Kendo stick.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Humberto Carrillo, who says he had the Cruiserweight Championship in his hands until Drew Gulak stole his moment. He says Gulak would not be so lucky one-on-one, and says he will earn another opportunity and win the title next time.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Oney Lorcan with a schoolkid pin and a grabbing of the tights following the distraction by Drew Gulak, who suddenly shows up at ringside.
The show begins with the fall-out of what Rowan has done to "The New" Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. Referees check on Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. Roman is able to get up and head to the back, but Daniel Bryan is still down.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Drake Maverick meets with Humberto Carrillo and Lince Dorado, who face each other in tonight's main event. Lince Dorado's lack of Cruiserweight Championship opportunities is brought up, and Maverick decides to raise the stakes in tonight's main event match. If Lince Dorado - who has never gotten an opportunity at the Cruiserweight title - wins, he will be in the title match at Clash of Champions, effectively making the match a Triple Threat Match.
Mike Kanellis beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
Backstage, Ariya Daivari wishes Lince Dorado luck on his match tonight, and says if it weren't for him taking out Kalisto and Gran Metalik, he would not have confronted Humberto Carrillo and getting tonight's opportunity. Lince Dorado says Ariya Daivari is proof he can succeed with his friends at his side, and calls Daivari "a leech" for coming between them. He says he will win tonight, apologize to his friends, and throw the biggest party 205 Live has ever seen.
We hear from The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh), who say they are breaking ground and making improvement for their match next week. They plan to scout The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa in the next match, and as they improve, they will beat them next week.
The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa beat Brandon Scott and Tyler Hastings. After the match, The Brian Kendrick is disappointed but not surprised by the fact that "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher did not show up tonight, and next week, Gallagher gets to redeem himself in a tag team match against himself and Tozawa. Kendrick says Gallagher can pick a tag team partner of his choosing, assuming he is up to the challenge.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Oney Lorcan. All of a sudden, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese is heard being angry with himself. When Lorcan tells him he's been where he at, Nese attacks him. Referees have to keep Nese away from Lorcan.
Lince Dorado beats Humberto Carrillo to make the WWE Cruiserweight Championship match at Clash Of Champions a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Dorado is attacked from behind by Drew Gulak. When Carrillo confronts Gulak, he is suddenly blindsided by "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, starting a tag team beatdown. Nese hits Dorado with the Running Nese, and Carrillo falls victim to the Cyclone Crash.
