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.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, The Butcher and The Blade in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Satnam Singh lay out The Hardys, then The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and look down at The Hardys.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt says the last few months have not gone as planned and she should be a two-time champion by now because she is championship material. She says she will do what she does best and make history by winning the TBS Championship. She then announces that she will face whoever wins the TBS Championship tonight tommorow night on Collision.
It's time for QTV. Johnny TV shows up and says QT Marshall has been so busy in Mexico that they are calling him "The Mexecutioner." When Aaron Solo asks if QT Marshall is coming back, Johnny says he is coming back, then does an awkward handhsake with him. We are also introduced to El Hijo del Harvey, whom Johnny TV kicks in the chest before Harley Cameron nearly stabs Harvey with a pair of scissors.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. After the match, Matt Taven says that Roderick Strong is suffering and in poor neck health, then blames Adam Cole - and not Samoa Joe - for this. He then proclaims that the and Mike Bennett must take back what is theirs: the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. Bennett says this month is Neck Health Awareness Health, and tells people to low blow and piledrive those who do not believe in neck health.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Prince Nana, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage. Nana is angry at being superkicked by The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Brian Cage says the Young Bucks are lucky he was not there to do something about it. Swerve says The Young Bucks have a different energy about them and want to put their EVP hats back on and that Adam Page ran to them to solve his problems, then proposes a trios match between the two sides.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat "Pretty" Peter Avalon and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a trios match. After the match, The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) shows up. John Silver says nobody wants to see The Acclaimed scissor and that The Dark Order are the good guys while The Acclaimed are mean, pathetic liars. After John Silver says The Dark Order want the Trios Championships. When Bowens asks why The Dark Order should have a shot at the Trios Championships, Evil Uno says they have worked four years to get to where they are and that they are sick of good things happening to bad people like The Acclaimed, whom he says are as cookie cutter as they come and are somehow champions. He then proposes that one of them faces one of The Acclaimed to prove that The Dark Order is worth the time. The Acclaimed have a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors to pick who goes for their team, but they all keep getting scissors. Alex Reynolds gets upset, then Bowens says he will take whoever The Dark Order picks and spank their ass purple.
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) quickly beat Lord Crewe and Damian Chambers.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Jade Cargill. Statlander and Cargill shake hands and hug in a show of respect after the match.
We hear from Samoa Joe, Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes, Roderick Strong and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), and Darby Allin at the start of the show.
Jon Moxley retains the AEW International Championship against Action Andretti in an open challenge after Andretti kicks Moxley's head in only for Moxley to reverse it into the rear naked choke.
We hear from Roderick Strong, who talks about his relationship with Adam Cole before saying that his caring for MJF as much as he has cared for him tears him apart. Roderick says that he is still there for Adam and that Adam is the one who had changed, letting him down time and time again. He says that Adam knows what being alone does to him, then says he will go on to win the Grand Slam World Title Eliminator and become the AEW World Championship before stating that he will not be happy because he just wants his friend back.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Robyn Renegade. After the match, Charlette Renegade hits Kris Statlander with a chop block, then she and Robyn gang up on her until Jade Cargill makes her sudden return. Jade Cargill lays out both of The Renegades, then offers her hand and helps Kris Statlander up only to hit her with Jaded. Jade then kisses the TBS Championship while "Smart" Mark Sterling joins her in the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ruby Soho and Saraya. Ruby says she did not forget Toni Storm costing her championship gold, and Saraya says that Toni Storm is "not with it" and that she was using mayonnaise as a facial cleanser backstage. Saraya then announces she will make her "re-debut" as Grand Slam when she both walks in and out as AEW Women's World Champion.
We see a face-to-face interviews between Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston. Eddie accuses Claudio of leaving the independents without doing business with him to go to "the land of make-believe." Claudio says sometimes the right choice is not the easy choice, but Eddie says Claudio knew better. Eddie Kingston challenges Claudio Castagnoli to a match at Grand Slam with the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Championship on the line. Claudio Castagnoli accepts on the condition that Eddie shakes his hand and tells him he respect him, then says that Eddie will never be the better man even if he were to lose to him.
Bullet Club Gold ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beat Dios del Inframundo, Aerostar and Gravity in a trios match. ("Switchblade" Jay White and Metalik are not in the match, despite being scheduled for it the previous night.) During the match, Andrade el Idolo is seen watching from backstage.
We hear from Miro's wife, who says that she was the first casualty on the righteous road and that when Miro won the TNT Championship, he lost himself. She says she wanted to prove she had his back, but Miro was stubborn and has truly forsaken everything. She says that if Miro will go down this path, she will go down hers. She says she sat on the sidelines for two years tearing herself down, breaking herself apart and asking if she had what it took, and every fiber of her being was screaming not to leave until she found out. She says she was the coldest manager in all of wrestling and that she wants to do it again.
We hear from The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver), who want people to support them.
We then hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), where "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn talks about their world tour with the AEW World Trios Championships, with Bowens announcing New York City as their next stop.
Rey Fenix beats Angelico.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler runs down the matches they have had through this year, then asks who will be the next to step up. Harwood says they need to be in the main event, but in order to stay the best, they need more contenders, and announces the FTR World Tag Team Challenge, where any young tag team can step up and take them on for the tag titles.
Before the next match, Darby Allin is attacked by Luchasaurus, and Christian Cage tels Darby Allin that he will never be a champion again for as long as he in AEW. Luchasaurus then throws Darby into a metal door, but despite the attack backstage, Darby Allin makes his way to the ring with Nick Wayne at his side.
Roderick Strong beats Darby Allin to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam World Title Eliminator Tournament. During the match, AR Fox shows up, much to the chagrin of Nick Wayne, and when The Kingdom fight them on the outside, AR Fox inadvertently takes out Nick Wayne with a somersault when Matt Taven pushes Nick Wayne into AR Fox's path. After the match, Nick Wayne gets upset with AR Fox as he checks on Darby Allin.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who says that every man has his limit and that he took Miro to his limit. He says he proved he prayed to no man as he looks to The Book of Hobbs for guidance, and everyone saw who the real winner was. He says the next chapter of his book is still unwritten, and that everyone will fall to The Book of Hobbs.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Limitless" Keith Lee. Keith Lee says there are certain individuals avoiding him, and now that he is here, he is "The Collision," and he advises everyone to run.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent, Dutch, Stu Grayson). Vincent says all have the power in their hands, but most are afraid to use it except for them. Vincent says that everything they do is new, and tells anyone who has a problem to either step up or get off their road.
Tony Schiavone interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson in the ring. When asked what is next for him, Danielson says he told his daughter that once she turned seven, she would start finishing up his career, and right now, she is six. He says that he keeps his promises, especially to the people he loves, and time is running out. Danielson then says he will not go gently into that good night, and anyone who thinks he will does not know who he is, for he is Odysseus heading home from the Trojan War ready to fight the Cyclops. He says that if this is his last year, this will be the most epic year of his career. He says that if this is his last year, this will be the most epic year of his career. He says he is calling his shots, and his next shot is against Zack Sabre Jr. at WrestleDream. Suddenly, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill show up, and Starks says it is fitting that Danielson is on the show while is in catering, then says he had to whip Ricky Steamboat to get attention and that he has everyone on notice. He says that he has cemented himself as "the face of Collision" and the one who will do things that Danielson has never done in his career, and after he was beaten, he realized he graduated from "being hungry" to "being greedy." He says he will take and take and take because it is in his nature and it is what he does, then Danielson says he wishes Starks was a little more patient, because he was not done yet. Danielson says he saw what was in Starks' heart on that night and that he approves of that, and says that if anyone wants to be in The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson), they have to bleed with them. Danielson is suddenly attacked by Big Bill, and Starks has to tear Big Bill off of him before Starks gets a piece of Danielson himself. Suddenly, Jon Moxley shows up and gets Big Bill in a sleeper only to be swung off and booted in the face. Starks then chokes Danielson into unconsciousness with his own shirt, and Starks then mocks Danielson before he and Big Bill leave the ring.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Big Bill. Big Bill brags about how he just beat up Jon Moxley, and proclaims that at Dynamite, he will beat him again and become AEW International Champion. The Lucha Bros. shows up and Rey Fenix says Moxley is his, but Big Bill tells Fenix to worry about Penta, as he is about to get beaten by Samoa Joe.
Samoa Joe beats Penta el Zero Miedo with the Coaquina Clutch to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam World Title Eliminator Tournament.
The Jericho Appreciation Society are in the ring to start tonight's show with their mandatory meeting, and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard introduces Chris Jericho. As Jericho says he came down to the ring as a friend and not a rock star or "The Demo God," Daniel Garcia tells him to shut up and listen, then says he was ready to have a civil conversation until last week. Garcia says he changed everything himself and put Jericho first every time only for Jericho to never choose them in return. He says he cannot do this any more and leaves. Jake Hager says that while Chris Jericho made a lot of money, there are a lot of options, then says he does not appreciate Jericho and leaves. Jericho appreciates Tay Conti and Anna Jay, saying that their careers were enriched by him and that he is proud of how better their careers have gotten. Tay says she was proud of Jericho, but not anymore, and says she will come back next year and become a champion without him. Conti then quits the J.A.S. and leaves. Anna Jay says that Jericho helped himself more than he helped them, then says she is being selfish tonight, for tonight is about the Women's World Championship and it is not about appreciating him. Anna Jay leaves. "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker says he does not want to do this, as he considers joining the J.A.S. a badge of honor and he has given Jericho everything. He then states that Jericho has not given in return, and he has nothing left to give. Parker leaves. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard calls Jericho his childhood hero, going so far as to buy a Chris Jericho T-shirt with his first every paycheck and taking his invitation to join AEW while his wife was eight months pregnant. He says the last 18 months were a dream, but now he understands why other people Jericho has worked with now hate his guts, and leaves. Jericho speaks to Sammy Guevara, but Sammy slaps the microphone out of his hand and says he competed for the world title and did what he did because of Jericho. He says he will not walk out on Jericho because he is his friend, and he thought he would do those things for him. He says Jericho has things to work out and he hopes he does, and when he does, maybe he will be there. He then leaves. Jericho is then alone in the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, then Don Callis shows up. Jericho says he has made up his mind and that he will make an announcement next week.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Both teams shake hands after the match. Afterwards, Matt Jackson calls FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), and FTR shows up as if on cue. Both The Young Bucks and FTR have a staredown in the ring, then Matt says "All In." FTR raise up the AEW World Tag Team Championships in response. Not long afterwards, the match is official for All In.
It is announced that there will be a tournament to see who will face Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women's World Championship, with the winners competing for the title in a four-way match at All In.
In footage from last week, Adam Cole and MJF head to a trampoline park. When MJF finds out the place has dodgeball, MJF hits every kid in sight. When Cole confronts MJF, a little girl shows up and calls them both nerds for being at the park and flips Cole off. Cole sics MJF's dodgeball skills on the little girl.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta). Jon Moxley hopes that Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) have learned they don't believe in a ring, much less a parking lot, then says that The Lucha Brothers have picked a fight with them and that they know, not think, they can win. He says they only think about picking their teeth with their enemies' bones. Claudio tells PAC that he will pay for thinking he can come back after months on the shelf and just turn on them, and Wheeler Yuta mentions that PAC is back on the shelf for another while. Moxley then says that The Blackpool Combat Club do not fear death, for death fears them.
Jack Perry retains the FTW Championship against Rob Van Dam with a low blow followed by ramming RVD into a chair in the corner.
Backstage, Renee Pacquette interviews Alex Abrahantes and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix). Alex says the symbol of Death Triangle is a symbol of brotherhood that Death Triangle fights for, while The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) fight to maim and hurt people. Rey Fenix calls the BCC "The Blackpool Coward Club," and Penta el Zero Miedo says they will prove why they are the best in the universe.
MJF and Adam Cole head to the ring. MJF admits that the footage of him saying the Mid-West is "mid" is "heavily edited and heavily fake," and dares God to strike him down if he is lying when he says that his favorite place in America is the Mid-West. When Adam Cole mentions their match for the AEW World Championship at All In, MJF thinks they want to do a promo battle, but Adam Cole says that is not the case. Adam Cole says that they are going to make history when they compete for the championship, and admits that as frustrating as it was not to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships, he has his eyes on something as important: the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. Cole says he owes his entire career to Ring of Honor, having been its only three-time World Champion and having won all of the titles except for the tag team titles, which have been held by legendary tag teams who have set the bar for tag team wrestling. He says that it is time to show how good they are, and says that they should challenge for the ROH World Tag Team Championships and win them on Zero Hour at All In. MJF is puzzled by Adam Cole wanting him to wrestle twice in one night and asks him if he is some kind of "sick pervert," but quickly entertains the idea and agrees to challenging Aussie Open for the ROH World Tag Team Championships. All of a sudden, Roderick Strong shows up, irritated that Adam Cole wants to win the ROH World Tag Team Championships with MJF and not him, and MJF tells Roderick to go home and cry into his pillow to Taylor Swift and "shake it off." This leads to a "shake it off" chant, and Roderick asks Adam Cole if he is going to just stand there and let MJF talk about him like that, then says The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) was right about Adam and that Adam was never really his friend. The Kingdom then show up and hug Roderick before helping him to the back. The Kingdom then show up and hug Roderick before helping him to the back. MJF mocks Roderick further, and Adam Cole confronts him before realizing this is a mistake, then both men hug it out before MJF tells him to check on Roderick Strong.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) after Rey Fenix goes after Wheeler Yuta when Alex Abrahantes stops Yuta from getting physically involving in the match and Moxley pulls Penta's mask off before grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin. After the match, Yuta and Moxley attack The Lucha Brothers while Claudio mockingly wears Penta's mask and goes on the attack while referees try to restore order.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega. He says FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are four of the best to do it in an AEW ring and he is hoping The Young Bucks pull through. As for him, he will be talking with Jim Ross about his future.
The Mogul Embassy head to the ring. Swerve Strickland says they had to prove a point by heading to the Buddy Wayne Wrestling Academy and putting the fear of God in Nick Wayne, then says The Mogul Embassy are the authority and that they are above the law. AR Fox then immediately calls Darby Allin out, and Darby Allin shows up and tells AR Fox the whole story and says that he lived with him and his demon and tried harder than anyone else to help him and that he had to leave after AR Fox was the only one who could save himself. He then says that he did not have to put a word in for AEW to sign AR Fox, and while he will always credit AR Fox for saving his life, and while AR Fox has some new friends, so does he. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting is in the ring. The Mogul Embassy soon flees when Sting goes on the attack with his bat, and Swerve is the last man in the ring when Sting hits him with his back. Sting then backs Swerve into a corner and points at the sign for All In, then Swerve retreats.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Anna Jay despite "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker's attempts at reviving Anna Jay.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Tony Khan and Stokely Hathaway. He says that this week's episode is a very special episode and that some of the stars from Forbidden Door are still in town for a memorable ROH show tonight. He also mentinos that the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships are on the line, and that he will be backstage at the producer's chair all night. Stokely Hathaway says he will take care of everything backstage.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Preston Vance and Dralistico) beat Vikram Prashar and Mark Wheeler.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) after Stu Grayson hits Alex Reynolds with a running pump knee behind the referee's back. After the match, Evil Uno shows up with a chair, but when he is about to hit Vincent, Stu Grayson gets in the way and dares Uno to hit him. Evil Uno cannot do it, and Stu kicks it out of his hand before leaving.
Diamante beats Leila Grey (and also gets a piece of "Smart" Mark Sterling).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio is wondering himself what he should do next and that it seems like nobody wants to step up, then Chuck Taylor shows up and says that he has fought and beaten him before and that if he is looking for challengers, he is right here. Claudio feels insulted after Chuck leaves, saying he should be calling him "sir" and that if he wants a shot at his title, he has no problem with it. He also announces that he is doing away with the time limit for the match and that if Chuck Taylor wants his title, he will have to beat him.
The Lucha Bros. (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander beat Gringo Loco, The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Shane Taylor in an eight-man tag match.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that this week, he takes on Roderick Strong in the men's Owen Hart Tournament. He says that while Roderick Strong is talented, he always comes up short against him, and this week will be no different. Suddenly, as Samoa Joe praises Tony Khan, Stokely Hathaway shows up and demands the same gratitude he is giving Tony Khan. Samoa Joe says he can get behind that, then tells him that while Stokely Hathaway runs things, he runs Stokely, much to Stokely's horror.
The Firm (Big Bill and Lee Moriarty) beat Karou and Tariq.
The Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Lion) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Los Ingobernables (Hiromu Takahashi, BUSHI, Shingo Takagi).
We hear from United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Jeff Cobb, TJP). Fletcher states that he has brough Jeff Cobb and TJP with him tonight because he is all about opening the Forbidden Door. TJP tells that they hold the crown and nobody can hold them, and Jeff Cobb says that no matter who among them is there or where they are, the United Empire runs the world.
El Desperado beats Willie Mack.
Roppongi Vice (Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta) beat The House of Torture (Sho and Yujiro Takahashi). After the match, The House of Torture go on the attack on Romero and Barretta, but retreat when Orange Cassidy shows up.
Darius Martin, Action Andretti and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beat United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Jeff Cobb, TJP) in a six-man tag match.
Backage, Jerry Lynn peaks with The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) regarding their words from last week. Taven says he loved watching Jerry Lynn back in ECW and that Stokely Hathaway is jealous of Jerry being "history of Ring of Honor." Mike Bennett also brings up retiring Jerry Lynn in the latter's last match in Ring of Honor, and Jerry Lynn brings up Maria Kanellis-Bennett getting involved in that match. Jerry says he will go over Stokely's head and give them a tag match, but it ends up being a six-man tag match against The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in which Maria also has to wrestle. Both Taven and Maria blame Mike for getting them into this.
Athena beats KC Spinelli in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match, then attacks Spinelli after the match.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Chuck Taylor in an ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo beat Serpentico, Kip Sabian, The Butcher and The Blade in an eight-man tag match.
El Gringo Loco beats Willie Mack.
Trish Adora beats Allysin Kay.
Kyle Fletcher beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young.
The Embassy (Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brain Cage) beat Trenton Storm, AZJ and Luke Kurtis in a six-man tag match.
Dalton Castle beats "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods.
We see footage from last week of The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) and The Infantry ("Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) meeting with ROH board member Stokely Hathaway and accusing the other team of disrespecting Hathaway's job performance, which leads to a match this week.
The Infantry ("Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). During the match, as Mike Bennett hits Shawn Dean with a chair and he and Taven go for the double team, Trish Adora shows up and distracts Bennett as she goes after Maria Kannellis-Bennett. Shawn Dean then pins Mike Bennett with a jackknife pin for the win.
The Firm (Lee Moriarty and Big Bill) beat "All Heart" Blake Christian and Matt Sydal.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanelis-Bennett). An angry Taven says he does not forget and that it is far from other between them and The Infantry. Matt Bennett says Stokely forgotten where he has come from and that he will go to board member Jerry Lynn and get everything that The Kingdom wants. Maria Kanellis-Bennett tells Trish Adora that one does not bite the hand that feeds them and that she will make sure she gives Trish her first - and last - opportunity in Ring of Honor and says it is not over between them.
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat The Bang Bros (Davey Bang and August Matthews). After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and Stu Grayson appear on the video screen. Dutch says he likes waht he says and that if you do something, do it well. He then tells The Dark Order "Turn us on to turn us loose." Stu Grayson says that a few weeks ago, Evil Uno asked him if The Righteous bled for him, but after this, he asks if The Dark Order would bleed for him. Vincent asks The Dark Order if they have gone mad, as they have become prey to their own emotions. He says that if one stabs the body, it heals, but if one stabs the heart, it lasts a lifetime. Vincent says he respects the aggression, but he wants to see that same aggression next week. Silver and Reynolds respond by attacking Davey Bang.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Diamante, who is interrupted by "Smart" Mark Sterling, who offers a contract to give her half the winnings for her match tonight, but Diamante says she does not trust him, Jade Cargill or anyone associated with them and says she will win the match and take all the money herself.
Leila Grey beats Diamante after using the bottom rope for leverage following the distraction by "Smart" Mark Sterling.
AR Fox, Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Shane Taylor in a six-man tag match with a roll-up from AR Fox to Anthony Henry.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and Leila Grey. As Sterling and Leila brag about Leila's win tonight and Sterling says that Diamante should have taken the money, Diamante shows up and confronts them demanding a rematch. Leila says she has beaten Diamante and that she will beat her again. Diamante says that this time, she will take all of the purse money.
Daniel Garcia beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero in a Pure Rules Match with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Garcia puts Romero in the hold again, but he is soon confronted by Orange Cassidy.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Kiera Hogan in a Chicago Street Fight.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, who wants to where her congratulations are, as she shows up time and time again to prove she is the best, but she does not get her just due. She proclaims that she is done with Kiera Hogan and that it is time for ROH to recognize what a real reign is, and tells the women's division to step up or step out.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) and Bandido beat The Firm ("All Ego" Ethan Page, Lee Moriarty, Big Bill) in a trios match. During the match, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay show up and demand that Ethan Page extend his armbands or else he will be fined. Ethan extends the armbands, and Bandido hits the 21-Plex for the win.
It's time for QTV. QT Marshall says they should be edgier in time for Collision, and decide that Powerhouse Hobbs should give a live demonstration of what QTV is all about.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Caleb Crush.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Wardlow and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Arn says Brock Anderson will be fine and that he is a tough man, then tells Christian Cage and Luchasaurus that they should have finished the job and that what goes around comes around. Wardlow says disrespecting him or Arn comes at a cost and that a few men have paid, and before Christian and Luchasaurus pay, he will have to beat Jake Hager one more time before Christian and Luchasaurus' days are done.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Spanish Announce Project (Luther, Serpentico, Angelico) in a trios match.
Renee Paquette interivews Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt on the stage. Karen says she has heard AEW's "dramatic diva" is in the building and started something last week that she plans to finish, then calls out Aubrey Edwards so she can make her regret putting her hands on her. Mark Briscoe shows up with Aubrey Edwards, who says that despite her best efforts, AEW will not sanction a match between them as she is a referee and Karen cannot wrestle, then threatens to kick her ass if she she sees her again or sees her interfere in one of Jeff's matches. Briscoe then says that he has had some conversation with "men in high places" and says that while a match cannot be sanctioned, they will sanction some mixed trios action. Sonjay Dutt names Jay, Jeff and Karen as his team, then asks who Mark and Aubrey have. Mark then says that there is one man who told him not to trust them in the first place, and that is his father, Papa Briscoe, who ends up being the third person on his team.
Skye Blue beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Mercedes Martinez with a Code Blue on Nyla Rose to become #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship on next week's Dynamite.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) beat Bandido and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) in a trios match.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page). Matt Jackson says says it is safe to say that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson)brought out the worst in them, and that he never thought he would burn a man's face with an explosive sneaker. Nick Jackson says they are the heart and spirit on AEW, and that a setback will not keep them down. Adam Page syas that they are still standing and breathing, then The Dark Order shows up. Evil Uno says hello, then The Dark Order sees their way out. Adam Page then says that Kenny Omega is back home because he is hurt before catching up with The Dark Order.
Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) in the ring. Jay White says that "Absolute" Ricky Starks must feel like he is on top after eliminating them in the Blackjack Battle Royal, then reminds Starks that he is not the International Champion because he also lost the battle royal. Juice Robinson then addresses FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) making the save for Ricky Starks, as there is no way they are friends with Ricky as Ricky has no friends. Jay White then says that since FTR are "Southern boys," they are a little slow and look and sound dumb, then FTR shows up and Jay White continues to insult them. Jay White and Juice Robinson think that FTR are here to apologize and join Bullet Club Gold, and says FTR just had to ask politely if they wanted to join. Jay hands Dax the mic, but he drops it. Juice then punches Dax with a roll of quarters. Bullet Club Gold then attack and lay out FTR, then flee when Ricky Starks slides into the ring with a chair. Starks then challenges Jay White to a one-on-one match next week.
We hear from Tony Khan, who officially announces that the first episode of AEW Collision will feature CM Punk.
Swerve Strickland beats Trent Beretta and Big Bill in a three-way match after hitting Big Bill with the Swerve Stomp on the apron following Big Bill choke slamming Trent Beretta from the ring apron.
We see a video package of Kris Statlander's return at Double or Nothing.
Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) on the stage. Daddy Ass admits that Sunday may not have went their way and that he let The Acclaimed down, but Max Caster tells Daddy Ass that they win and lose as a team and they are still the people's choice. Bowens mentions that he and Max were screwed out of tag team gold and that they want the gold back, and that Daddy Ass deserves to hold gold one more time after all he has done for them. He says that Daddy Ass may be disappointed, but he and Max love him and everyone loves The Acclaimed.
Tony Schiavone reluctantly interviews Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita in the ring. As Callis is booed, Callis says he hopes the boos are for Kenny Omega and that he is the real victim here, for he has done everything for Kenny and that Kenny is successful because of him. He says Omega chose his friends, and that he has to look at the scar on his head that took 23 stitches to close, and that he blames Omega for that as well as the destruction of his family. Callis says he lost a nephew in Omega, but gained a son in Takeshita, whom Callis calls the best athlete he has seen in wrestling and better than Japan's wrestling legends, including Kenny Omega. Takeshita then speaks to the crowd in Japanese, then says he and Callis will destroy The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) as well as Kenny Omega. Callis says Omega destroyed his family, and that he will create a new one that will force The Elite out of All Elite Wrestling.
We see a video package of "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Wardlow talking about Wardlow's TNT Championship win. Wardlow says there is no limit to how far they are willing to go, and if Luchasaurus wants to face him, he can be the next in line.
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). During the match, Prince Nana, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up and watch the match from the stage. After the match, Sting shows up for the first time in weeks as Swerve and Brian Cage head towards the ring, and Swerve and Cage retreat.
We see backstage footage of MJF, who brags about how he beat Darby Allin and states that he is running out of competition due to nobody being "on the level of the Devil."
Hook suddenly appears as Tony Schiavone is in the ring. When asked what is next for him, Jose the Assistant shows up with Dralistico and Preston Vance and complains that the three of them get no television time or opportunities like Hook does. After stating that Rush has been declaring too dangerous for television and wondering where their opportunities are, Jose has Vance and Dralistico attack Hook before "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry shows up and decks them with a chair. Jose retreats to the ring when he charges at Jungle Boy, where he gets slammed by Hook. Hook and Jungle Boy then fist bump.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho). Toni Storm says luck has nothing to do with her becoming world champion again and that she has been wrestling half her life. She says nobody can carry her bag, and Ruby agrees that nobody can touch Toni and that she is gracing the fans with her presence. Toni then says that she will be "a fighting, touring champion," then says the only lucky people are the AEW fans.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. After the match, Taya Valkyrie is seen as having watched the match backstage.
Adam Cole and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beat Saraya and Chris Jericho in a mixed tag match that sees Hikaru Shida stop Ruby Soho and Toni Storm from interfering with a Kendo Stick and Britt Baker putting Chris Jericho in the Lockjaw.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Kyle Fletcher after reversing a piledriver into an Oklahoma Roll.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks, who says that he was in full control when he hit Juice Robinson with the chair. He says he is beaten up week in and week out and that he is tired of it, and as he mentions what he will do at Double or Nothing, he is attacked by Juice Robinson. "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and tells Starks he will not beat either of them at Double or Nothing.
We hear from "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, who talks about how his drive down Las Vegas is different every year while being in the ring in Las Vegas has always felt the same, and this year, when he drives back down the road, he will do it as AEW World Champion.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) head to the ring. Cash Wheeler tells Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett have been lucky, but their luck will run out at Double or Nothing. Dax Harwood says that Jeff Jarrett cannot stay relevant and has to tag themselves to them in order to do so, then says that FTR are no tag team rejects before telling him he will need to find a new job and call Dixie Carter after Double or Nothing because "a couple of TNA rejects" will not be winning their titles. Suddenly, Mark Briscoe shows up, and Wheeler tells Briscoe not to let Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett make him look stupid, because they went to hell and back with him and his brother and they will do the same for him this year. Mark Briscoe addresses Dax Harwood piledriving him, and when Harwood admits that he was blinded when he did and apologizes, he extends his hand only for Mark to slap it away. On his way out, Jay Lethal and company (Feff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh) show up, but Mark Briscoe smacks everyone out of his way and tells Lethal that while he is his friend, he is tired of the bullshit.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Sammy Guevara, who says that MJF has told her that his offer is still on the table. Sammy says he will not lay down for anybody, as he has refused to compromises on his dreams to appease old bosses by "growing up and living in the real world" before telling MJF to kiss his ass, as he is the one who will take the AEW World Championship from him.
The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against AR Fox, "All Heart" Blake Christian and Metalik after Brody King chokes out Blake Christian with a sleeper on the ring apron.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson). Danielson says that Claudio and Wheeler Yuta will win tag team gold before they end The Elite. Moxley says that they are the best in the world, and that he says that because of the standard they set for themselves and the fans who pay money to see them get the job done the way it was meant to be done, which nobody does better than them. He says this is the major leagues, and asks if anyone is willing to stand in the line of fire and deliver when it counts. He says it will count at Double or Nothing, and that they will deliver in Anarchy at the Arena in a storm of violence, standing calm ready to take aim and fire, and that everyone will see the difference between professionals and amateurs.
MJF heads to the ring. MJF says Las Vegas, Nevada may be called "Sin City," but he looks around and says it might as well be renamed "Virgin Vegas." As for Double or Nothing, he wishes harm on his challengers, then says that unlike them, he is intelligent, then says that he and his opponents are as homegrown as it gets and that they had the cheat code of being on national television, going from being complete unknowns to giving some of the best matches in history in four years, as "they are AEW." He then says that he is getting bored with AEW due to the lack of competition and competency as well as the fans not showing him the respect he deserves. He also knows that his contract is coming up and that it is no coincidence that he is wrestling three other men and does not even need to be pinned to lose the AEW World Championship. He then says Tony Khan and other people are pressing the panic button, then says he might as well take his ball and go home, because the AEW World Championship is his ball and he has been faster than anyone else can keep up. He says that while his opponents are talented, they are not on his level. Darby Allin soon shows up, and MJF tells him he is busy before asking if he has something to say to his face. Allin says he has lost a lot in his life, but he has never lost his mind and he knows who he is. He then says that was not always the case, as everyone told him to play it safe and not expect much in life. He says he listened to those people and ended up cleaning toilets at the 99 cent store, and he went from doing that to living in his car and working to be a professional wrestler. He says AEW saved his sanity and allowed him to live as he wants in and out of the ring, as no other company will allow him to do the extreme stuff that he has done. He says that he is who he is and that nobody can create him, and this Sunday, he is taking the AEW World Championship and he might just take it with a headlock takeover. MJF then kicks him in the groin, then Sammy Guevara and Jungle Boy show up. MJF soon gets laid out.
We hear from Wardlow and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. He says Powerhouse Hobbs may think he has the advantage, but he has spent his life climbing ladders and bets he could stick a 16-foot ladder in his mouth. Anderson says that while a man can do dirty things with a ladder, it will not compare to what Wardlow will do to him.
Taya Valkyrie beats Lady Fost as Jade Cargill, "Smart" Mark Sterling and Leila Grey watch.
We hear from Tony Khan, who announces that the very first episode of AEW Collision will take place Saturday, June 17th at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Center from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. He says that he was always the best of friends with The Young Bucks, and while his friendship with Kenny Omega has been different, they have always been like family. He says their friendship has taken them to Anarchy In The Arena, then says the cost that The Blackpool Combat Club has run up is too high and that The Elite will see them on Sunday.
Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing between Adam Cole and Chris Jericho for their unsanctioned match at Double or Nothing. Adam Cole shows up first with Roderick Strong, followedy by Chris Jericho with The Jericho Appreciation Society. After he signs the contract, Adam Cole says he wants to know why Jericho had him handcuffed to the bottom rope while Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. was beaten with a Kendo stick as Jericho directed traffic. He says that Jericho truly believes that he is invincible and can do what he wants, whenever he wants, and that he should be thankful that AEW is happy to have him. He then says they will see how invincible Jericho is when he beats the hell out of him. He also says he should be glad their match is unsanctioned, as the blood will be on his hands and not AEW's, which is the way that he likes it. Cole says it is taking all the energy in him to stop himself from beating him up from across the table, then tells Jericho that they will see if Jericho can do anything at all after he breaks him, then tells him to hurry up and sign the contract. Jericho is about to sign the contract when he shows the footage of Britt Baker being hit with a Kendo stick, then blames Cole for being destroyed with a Kendo stick. Strong stops Cole before he can hit him before Jericho calls Cole a coward. Jericho then says he will knock his teeth down his throat, because Cole knows he cannot beat him. Jericho then signs the contract before saying that Cole cannot beat him because he is outnumbered. Cole then says that he has evened the numbers game with a few phone calls, then reveals that he has called Sabu, who shows up and attacks Matt Menard with a chair, causing the J.A.S. to scatter.
We see a video package for Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter for the AEW World Women's Championship at Double or Nothing.
Roderick Strong beats Daniel Garcia.
We hear from Willow Nightingale, who beat Mercedes Mone to become the inaugural New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Champion at NJPW Insurgence.
The Lucha Bros. (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) retain the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) after The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) keep Claudio Castagnoli from getting in the ring as Penta hits Fear Factor. After The Young Bucks flee into the crowd, Jon Moxley tells them that The Blackpool Combat Club will splatter them all over the pavement in Anarchy At The Arena, as they have not gone far enough and the fans have not seen anything yet.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) and El Hijo del Vikingo beat Powerhouse Hobbs, QT Marshall and Aaron Solo in a trios match.
In backstage footage from after this week's Dynamite, MJF is livid and throwing things around backstage while attacking a backstage hand.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Chris Jericho, who apologizes to her and the fans for not being able to perform commentary tonight due to an unprovoked attacked from Adam Cole, and wants assurances that he and Cole are not working in the same building ever again while also promising more information next week.
Jage Cargill quickly beats Gia Scott and goes 57-0.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mark Briscoe. Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett show up, and Mark says that while he does not want to speak for another man, he knows that FTR will not back down from a challenge. Lethal asks Mark Briscoe to tell FTR to "do the right thing," but Mark says he has a match and heads to the ring.
Mark Briscoe beats "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance despite the use of a chair by Vance and Jose the Assistant. After the match, Mark Briscoe celebrates with his family.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, who looks forward to AEW coming to Austin, Texas soon. He is suddenly attacked by "The Machine" Brian Cage, and Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland tell Dustin they will see him in two weeks. They then flee just before Keith Lee shows up. We see a video package chronicling the feud between Julia Hart and Anna Jay A.S., which will culminate in a No Holds Barred match between them next week on Dynamite.
We see a video package for Daniel Garcia vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship next week on Dynamite.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Hook and Isiah Kassidy beat The Firm (Stokely Hathaway, "All Ego" Ethan Page, Big Bill, Lee Moriarty) in "The Firm Deletion." After the match, Jeff Hardy lights up a whole Jeff Hardy symbol on fire in an open field, then Matt Hardy, Hook and Isiah celebrate with him.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Dralistico. After the match, The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) appears on the video screen, and Malakai Black considers Orange Cassidy to be quite talented and that he is glad to see him win, as The House of Black are not done with him yet. Buddy Matthews then says that with The House of Black having been gracious enough to put their AEW Trios titles on the line, Orange should put his title on the line as well.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mark Briscoe, who says that he will not look back and that he is moving forward as there is still a lot of fight left in him. As he says that The Lucha Brothers(Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) will get it done in the ring, Jay Lethal shows up and says they have known each other for twenty years and that Mark has not let anyone down. He then asks why they are not working together, as it seems like a logical thing. Both men shake hands, then Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh show up and congratulate Jay Lethal while saying that there is strength in numbers.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Billie Starks and goes 55-0. After the match, Taya Valkryie shows up. Jade tries to hit her with the TBS Championship, but Taya ducks the belt shot and goes for Road To Valhalla back in the ring only for Jade to escape the move and retreat.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Brandon Cutler and MT Nakazawa. Cutler says they are the only two people in The Elite left and that The Blackpool Combat Club are a bunch of bullies. He says they have been used to bullies, then says that when those who stand up for bullies aren't there, you stand up and become Elite. Nakazawa simply says "No more."
Mark Henry interviews The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), QT Marshall, Powerhouse Hobbs, Aaron Solo and Harley Cameron. Marshall says this match makes all the sense of the world and that he and Hobbs will win the Ring of Honor World Tag Team titles. Hobbs says The Lucha Brothers could not beat them individually and that they do not stand a chance as a team. Rey Fenix says tonight will be their first defense as ROH tag team champions, and that they will get revenge. Penta says that QTV will be cancelled tonight.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) retain the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships against QT Marshall and Powerhouse Hobbs after an interference attempts from Aaron Solo leads to Harley Cameron kicking Alex Abrahantes in the groin when he confronts Solo, who soon sprays something in Fenix's eyes. This does not give Marshall and Hobbs the titles, however, and The Lucha Brothers are able to keep fighting and retain the titles.
In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels addresses Katsuyori Shibata winning the ROH Pure Championship, and proposes a challenge for the title this week. He says that he has been successful against Shibata every time they have been in the ring, and since their last match, he has went through hell and back to become one of the best pure wrestlers in the world. He says he is not afraid of a challenge and that Shibata is an honorable man and a fighting champion, and challenges Shibata for the Pure Championship.
Mark Briscoe and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Shane Taylor in a Trios match.
Katsuyori Shibata retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio says that he did exactly what he told the whole world that he would do at Supercard of Honor and that Eddie Kingston imploded afterwards. He then says that Kingston is not championship material or a real representative of what Ring of Honor stands for while he is, and that he stands as ROH World Championship ready to fight and defend the title to anyone who is considered worthy, because that is who he is.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Ortiz.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) guest on commentary for the next match.
Jay Lethal beats Darius Martin after Satnam Singh gets on the apron in response to being drop kicked by Darius as Matt Taven gets in the ring, allowing Taven to superkick Darius and give Lethal the win.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and Dralistico) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo).
Daniel Garcia beats "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams.
Willow Nightingale beats Notorious Mimi.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Even Stevens (Steve Somerset and Stephen Azure).
Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Miyu Yamashita with the Fujiwara Arm Bar after ducking the Skull Kick.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). After the match, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn gives JD Drake a Fameasser, and when Anthony Henry rushes back into the ring, he gets one as well.
Daniel Garcia beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Sammy Guevara tells Daniel Garcia that he is proud of him and that he got him a gift. Sammy then gives him a T-shirt of Sammy Guevara hugging Daniel Garcia with Daniel Garcia's name on a Post-It Note. Daniel Garcia puts the shirt on and reluctantly thanks Sammy.
Before the next match, "Pretty" Peter Avalon says he lost the biggest match of his career against Chris Jericho on Dynamite, and had he been in front of his own people in Los Angeles, California, he would have won that match. He says that because of his frustration, he has decided to take it out on whoever comes out of the book. Much to Avalon's chagrin, that person is Hook.
Hook beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon with the Redrum.
Before the next match, Stokely Hathaway says that the wrestling media states that he will be wrestling Hook, then says it is not going to happen. Matt Hardy tells Stokely not to worry because they are training him and he is going to be good. Matt and Isiah then hype up the crowd.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) and Mark Briscoe beat Lee Moriarty, Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy in a trios match.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Sammy Guevara despite the interference from Anna Jay and Tay Melo to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions.
MJF immediately shows up and demands everybody keep their mouths shut as he heads to the ring, then says that he has not slept since last week because he saw the look of a man who had no fear in Jon Moxley's eyes and it pissed him off. He says that he is not the same kid that he was when they first clashed, as Moxley is playing a character and pretending to be tough while he is not, and says he is a joke like the fans before mentioning Moxley's childhood before trashing it. MJF also mentions Moxley being bullied as a kid and how it forces men to build up a front which has caused the fans to chant for him every week, then says he does not buy it because he knows he is the same scared kid from the slums who is now old enough to drown his sorrows in alcohol. MJF gives Moxley for facing his demons and beating alcoholism, then says his brain is more dangerous than Moxley's disease before warning Chris Jericho and Bryan Danielson that bad things happen to those who get in his way. He tells Moxley to skip the World title tournament finals, as he would not want to make the mistake of winning his world title, then mentions the story of a demon that Moxley told on his return and that Moxley will find out he is that demon if he does not tread lightly. After stating that he is a demon that Moxley cannot slay, he then acknowledges Stokely Hathaway and his faction, known as "The Firm," helping him in the Casino Battle Royal and mentions how he has known Stokely since he was 19 years old. MJF brings out The Firm, and The Firm shows up. MJF lets Stokely have the floor and leaves, the MJF talks about how he flew from Orlando, Florida to New York City to meet MJF. He talks about how MJF was disenfranchised and how if he quit, he would give some people what they want. He told MJF it was time for him to get what he wants, and that they prayed and prayed and come up with a logical solution. He says that The Firm is on retainer as MJF's support system while they get more opportunities for themselves, and that this is one of the rare nights everyone will see The Firm, as they will go their separate ways if MJF does not need them. Stokely Hathaway then says he is a friend - not a publicist, a manager or an assistant - and that he has a ton of connections to make anything and everything happen. Hathaway says that everything he has done since Double or Nothing has been to infiltrate the system, and that there is not one rock he has not left unturned. He says that the juicier the gossip, the more power one has, and that there is nothing that wakes up in the morning than "old-fashioned blackmail." Stokely then says that he knows what W. Morrissey wants to do whatever he wants. Stokely Hathaway then says that it is time that Lee Moriarty became a star and brought honor to the Ring of Honor Pure Championship, then says The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) are men, not boys, and do not want to walk in the shadow of "their broke ass daddy." He says that they want to - and will - be AEW World Tag Team Champions, then addresses "All Ego" Ethan Page, who wants to represent Canada and win the AEW All-Atlantic Championship. Stokely then says everyone has two options: run with The Firm, or run against them.
We see footage from earlier today, where Jungle Boy says that he has signed an open contract for tonight's show, which has been answered by Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt tells Jungle Boy that he needs to pick better best friends, and that he is going down to Jay Lethal.
Jungle Boy beats Jay Lethal after countering the Figure Four Leg Lock into the Snare Trap.
We see footage of Action Bronson training with Hook. Action Bronson says that next week, they will whup "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard's asses. Hook tells Parker and Menard to be ready next week.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews wrestling's resident pizza maker Luigi Primo, who is booted in the face by "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says he is here to take wrestling seriously. Danhausen shows up, then Ethan Page says his road to being All-Atlantic Champion starts by beating the jester. Danhausen shows up, then Ethan Page says his road to being All-Atlantic Champion starts by beating the jester. He challenges Danhausen to a match this week on Rampage, and Danhausen has no idea that he is "the jester" that Ethan Page is referring to.
In footage from last week at Coney Island for Nitro Circus, Darby Allin does stunts on a tricycle with a giant ramp. We then hear from Matt Hardy, who says that Darby Allin is raising the bar on being extreme, and that he went extreme with Jeff Hardy months back. Matt Hardy says that he respects him as a partner and a rival, and as he is refocusing in AEW to get back to the top, he is challenging Darby Allin to a match on this week's Rampage.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Matt DiMartino with a single spinebuster. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs mentions his win against Ricky Starks at All Out, and says that while Starks is tough after being with the trenches with him, he beat Starks in 4 minutes and 35 seconds. He says that he has closed the book on Starks and that it is time for a new chapter in The Book of Hobbs starting tonight, then Starks walks down the stands wearing all-black. Starks and Hobbs brawl, and Starks comes out on top.
We hear from Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) in footage from earlier today. PAC says nobody can deny their momentum, and Alex Abrahantes says they have a match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. PAC says their time as come, and Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix say that they will become double champions.
Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Lucha Bros. (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix). After the match, The Acclaimed show up, and Max Caster tells Swerve that he will beat Swerve's ass if he interrupts his raps ever again and tells him to keep "nut hugging" every celebrity he knows and rolls Keith Lee to New York City so The Acclaimed can become champions.Anthony Bowens says that next week, he and Caster will be kicking Swerve In Our Glory's asses all over New York City.
Backstage, Alex Marvez is confronted by PAC, who says that losing tonight was not a bump in the road and that he is the first-ever double champion. As he tells Marvez to put respect on Death Triangle's (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) name, Orange Cassidy jumps him and tells him he will not be double champion for long.
In footage from earlier today, Toni Storm says that Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. may have taken out Hikaru Shida, but Athena is more than up to the task. She says that they will enjoy what they are about to do tonight, while Britt and Serena Deeb will not enjoy it as much.
Serena Deeb and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beat Toni Storm and Athena after Serena throws Toni into a chair in Britt's hands. After the match, Athena fights back, but she falls victim to The Stomp by Britt Baker. Jamie Hater shows up as Britt is about to hit Toni Storm with a chair, then takes the chair and hits Toni Storm with it, then exchanges words with Britt as referees run in.
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Josh Woods in footage from earlier today. Sterling says Wardlow tried to kill him, but Josh Woods saved his life. Sterling says he has secured a match for Josh Woods for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship, and when they win, they will get the television representation that Ring of Honor needs.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Chris Jericho with the Lebell Lock despite Jericho targeting his hurt ankle to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up, and both Moxley and Danielson shake hands.
Darby Allin beats Brody King after choking Brody with his own chain from the ring ropes, despite inteference from the rest of The House of Black and a surprise appearance by Sting from inside the coffin.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who calls the Interim AEW World Championship the "FYI belt," saying that his championship is about pain and how much one can endure. He says that for twenty years, Jericho and his fighting spirit have been on full display, and he will test that fighting spirit and push it to its breaking point. He says that if it does not break, his body will.
We hear from Chris Jericho, who says that after two-and-a-half years, he will take back what is rightfully is and become AEW World Champion. He says that Jon Moxley wanted to face "The Lionheart," and reminds Moxley that Stu Hart was a masochist and a sadist, and says that while teeth and cuts can be fixed, he will "stretch the shit out of" Moxley and become champion.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade el Idolo and Rush) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) in a tornado tag team match after Andrade and Rush tie Penta's mask to the ring ropes. Even after Penta unmasks himself to break up a pinfall attempt, Andrade keeps Penta from re-masking himself.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) meet with The Dark Order and "Hangman" Adam Page. The Bucks thank Adam Page for saving them last week and apologize to everything they have done to him. Matt reminisces about the camaraderie in the build-up to AEW and how he got "weird" and "selfish," and wishes he could take it all back as he apologizes. He also wishes he thanked Page when he won the World title. He says that The Young Bucks may be "bad people" at this point, but he admits Adam Page brings out the good in them, and asks Page to help them bring back "The Hung Bucks." Page says he cannot, saying that The Dark Order have been there for him like The Young Bucks have been in the past and that the Trios Title Tournament is The Dark Order's chance as he says he cannot be in two corners at once.
Jungle Boy guests on commentary for the next match.
Luchasaurus quickly beats Anthony Henry. After the match, Chrisian Cage is seen on the video screen. He congratulates Luchsaurus saying he thought better of beating up Jungle Boy when the fans did not deserve to see him in person. It does not take long for Jungle Boy to run from the commentary table to Christian Cage, and when security catches Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus beats them up. Pat Buck tries to stop Luchasaurus only to get headbutted.
We hear from Miro. Julia Hart shows up and tells Miro and tells him to embrace the gift, then says only one woman can tough The Redeemer and tells him that he he will accept their gift.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Powerhouse Hobbs when The Factory shows up. QT Marshall says they will spread the crumbs of "Absolute" Ricky Starks like bread crumbs on spaghetti, then says that they will take care of Starks. Hobbs says that The Factory's problem will become his, and he leaves.
Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh head to the ring. Sonjay Dutt says they did the unthinkable to Wardlow after Satnam Singh choke slammed Wardlow through a table, then says they are not done with Wardlow by a long shot. Lethal tells Wardlow to either defend the TNT Championship against him one more time, or else the three of them will find him and just take it. It does not take long for Wardlow to show up. Wardlow tells Lethal that if he wants another shot, he has got it, but tonight, he will beat all three of them. Suddenly, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) arrive and head to the ring with him. Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal get out of the ring when they enter, and Lethal goes for a cheap shot only to get completely laid out.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Jericho Appreciation Society. "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard says Jon Moxley had a hell of a run, but it ends tonight, and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker says that they will be throwing a party tonight after Jericho becomes champion. Daniel Garcia brags about giving Bryan Danielson "another paid vacation" and brags about being "The Dragon Slayer," then Anna Jay chokes a random woman out.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Nick Comoroto goes after Starks with a chair, but Starks lays him out with a chair. As he goes for the Ro-Sham-Bo, Aaron Solo attacks him from behind.Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Meanwhile, Powerhouse Hobbs - having seen what has happened - shatters a TV on the floor.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn). Billy Gunn wants to know how his sons ruined the one match he made famous when Stokely Hathaway tells Billy Gunn to go back to catering so he can manage them. Stokely leaves when Billy Gunn stops him and threatens to give him a bad day, then Danhausen shows up and says he will see them Friday night.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Berettta, Orange Cassidy) when The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux) show up. Ari Daivari wants to know why he is not hearing from Orange Cassidy and tells him to get rid of Best Friends if he wants to shoot to superstardom. Orange says he is not interested, and Ari Daivari tells Orange he will see what happens to people who say no to him.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Madison Rayne. After the match, Athena shows up from behind Jade Cargill and punches her. Jade and Kiera Hogan retreat before Athena raises the TBS Championship.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm). Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm are floored that Toni is now #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship after Kris Statlander is down with an injury.
Jon Moxley retains the Interim AEW World Championship against "Lionheart" Chris Jericho with a sleeper hold, despite interference from Sammy Guevara, who throws a baseball bat to Jericho from the front row. After the match, Sammy Guevara and Jake Hager attack Moxley, but Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta and Santana run into the ring to make the save for Moxley. Daniel Garcia, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard run into the ring to jump into the brawl, and Jericho is about to hit Moxley in the head with the Interim AEW World Championship when CM Punk suddenly shows up. CM Punk takes outall the members of The Jericho Appreciation Society one by one, ducks the belt shot from Jericho, then beats Jericho up and clears out the ring. Punk and Moxley then have a staredown in the middle of the ring, then Moxley flips Punk off and bumps into him on the way out of the ring.
The House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) beat The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds). After the match, Brody King is attacked by Darby Allin, who jumps off the top of the tunnel to fight him. Sting shows up and stares down Malakai Black on the stage while Darby and Brody fight through the crowd. Sting and Black walk away, but double back and stare at each other again before leaving for real.
We hear from Miro, who asks his god if he sent The House of Black to destroy him or recruit him.
Caprice Coleman guests on commentary for the next match.
Jonathan Gresham retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Lee Moriarty with the Octopus. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Gresham and Tully Blanchard. Gresham says the people will see him on TV every week from now on and outwrestle everyone's favorites. Tully calls tonight's match a scientific, textbook wrestling match. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up and stares down Gresham from the stage.
We hear from Christopher Daniels, who warns Jay Lethal that when Samoa Joe meets him in the ring, he will teach him how to get choked out. He also threatens to slap Samoa Joe's name out of Lethal's mouth if he continues to mention him.
Athena and Kris Statlander beat The Renegade Twins (Charlette and Robyn Renegade). After the match, Leila Grey gets in Athena's face, but Kris Statlander throws her into the ring. Statlander and Athena then proceed to beat Leila Grey up, then Kiera Hogan and Jade Cargill run into the ring. Cargill and Kiera then lay Athena and Statlander out.
Backstage, Stokely Hathaway meets with Lee Moriarty and Matt Sydal. Stokely asks Moriarty if he thinks he should be doing more, then asks what Sydal will do for him. Sydal tells Stokely he does not need him. Sydal then tells Moriarty that he has an opportunity for him next week and that he is tired of opponents who cheats. He says Moriarty's opponent is a man who wrestles with heart: Dante Martin, who shows up and shakes Lee Moriarty's hand.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) in the ring. Billy Gunn says he treated The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) better than he treated his own kids, but there comes a time when "Daddy Ass" has to drop the hammer. The Acclaimed show up, and when Billy Gunn says "Scissor me, Daddy Ass!" one more time before going their separate ways, Bowens superkicks Billy Gunn, then The Acclaimed and The Gunn Club brawl. Caster calls Billy Gunn a big asshole and mocks his manhood , then challenges Austin and Colten Gunn to a match. Austin Gunn says that match is not happening.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix). Private Party make it clear they are ready to fight, and Pentagon calls Andrade out for removing his mask.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) despite Rush hitting Penta from behind as the referee is distracted with Jose the Assistant and Alex Abrahantes fighting at ringside.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) after Matt Jackson rips Penta's mask off before The Young Bucks hit Rey Fenix with the BTE-Trigger.
Team Taz (Powerhouse Hobbs and "Absolute" Ricky Starks) quickly beat Jordan Cruz and Ju Dizz (who are not even mentioned by name).
Athena beats Kiera Hogan.
We hear from The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart). Malakai Black says that their win Sunday was a well-executed plan, and Julia Hart asks everyone if this is what they want before telling them to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that every bone in his body is in pain and wanted him to not be here, but he wanted to stay and give the fans an explanation. He tells the fans he promised to give his all until the wheels fell off. Punk says the last thing he ever wanted to do was let down or disappoint the fans, and says that he does not regret a single second in a wrestling ring, then says that he is injured and needs surgery. He says that while he is heartbroken, the wheels have not fallen off and only one of them is broken, and while he has felt better, he has felt worse. Punk then says he does not want to hold AEW up and that there are many people in the back who can fill his shoes, then says he is not going to stand in anyone's way. He then says that this is just a bump in the road, and promises not to let doubt creep in or ruin anything. Punk says that the comeback will be better than the setback, then prove why he is the best in the world when he returns.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Dante Martin and the Men of the Year. Dante says he knows he is better than Scorpio Sky, and Matt Sydal says that Dante will become TNT Champion and that Scorpio will have to kill Dante in the ring. Ethan Page says they are killers, and Dan Lambert says that Dante is just a question mark while Scorpio is the king around here. Scorpio Sky says Dante talks a big game and asks if he can back it up, and says he cannot wait to kick Dante's teeth down his throat.
Scorpio Sky retains the TNT Championship against Dante Martin.
"Hangman" Adam Page retains the AEW World Championship against Bryan Danielson after finally hitting the Buckshot Lariat. Paul Wight, Jerry Lynn and Mark Henry were the judges in case of another time limit draw. (This wrestling match is the very first to air on TBS since the final episode of WCW Thunder in 2001.)
We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Max Caster says Anthony Bowens had Darby Allin beat, but Sting had to get involved. Bowens says they are not done with Darby yet, and next week, Max Caster will premiere a music video about this.
"The Captain" Shawn Dean beats MJF by disqualification. Right after the match begins, CM Punk runs into the ring and chases MJF out. Punk then hits Shawn Dean with the GTS, giving the win to Shawn Dean via disqualification and breaking MJF's singles match win streak of 15 wins. Punk says this will keep happening until MJF gets in the ring with him. MJF says everything Punk says is fake and induces boredom, and says that while Punk has the fans convinced he is a big deal, Punk is nothing without him. MJF says he puts a chip on Punk's shoulder and makes him relevant, and that Punk is not the savior that the fans have been waiting for like he is. After asking if Punk thinks he is like "Rowdy" Roddy Piper despite not main eventing a WrestleMania, MJF says that if he does not get respect around here, he will main event one, too. Punk laughs and says all he is trying to do is kick MJF's ass and give him the beating he deserves, then dares him to go to WWE and main event a "buy four, get one free special" before getting released. MJF then gets angry with Punk and puts him in a match next week with Wardlow. As the fans chant "bullshit," Punk says the different between, MJF and Piper is that he and Piper would fight anyone while MJF would run out of people to hide behind and get put to sleep.
Chris Jericho heads to the ring in his first appearance on TBS since April 7, 1999 (where he lost to Booker T on Thunder). Jericho says it is great to be back after 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) hit him with a chair six weeks ago and really put him down, and says he ran into the ring to get revenge. Suddenly, 2point0 shows up. 2point0 welcome him back, and Jericho introduces them as "Terrence and Phillip." Matt Lee says they gave Jericho a taste of a chair last time they met, but Jericho says Lee has a square head. Parker tells Jericho to shut up and stop calling Lee a "square head," but Jericho says Parker looks more like "a pinhead." Jericho alternates between the two chants, upsetting 2point0. Jericho then grabs Floyd the baseball bat and gets ready to swing, and when Daniel Garcia comes out of the crowd, he gets hit with the bat. Garcia and 2point0 gang up on Jericho, but Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston run in and make the save.
It is announced that Jake Atlas has been signed to All Elite Wrestling.
We hear from Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly. Cole says they kicked Orange Cassidy's ass, and while O'Reilly accidentally kicked him in the face, it was no accident when The Young Bucks checked on them. Adam Cole then proposes a match with Jake Atlas next week in order to send a message to anyone who wants to take them on.
Wardlow beats Antonio Zambrano after Shawn Spears attacks Zambrano with a C4 on the outside before the bell rings. Wardlow finishes the job with five powerbombs.
Jade Cargill beats Ruby Soho with an avalanche Jaded to become the inaugural TBS Champion and win the TBS Title Tournament as her husband and daughter watch from the crowd. During the match, Mercedes Martinez shows up to yell at a hurt Ruby Soho, but Thunder Rosa runs in and brawls with Martinez. Later on, "Smart" Mark Sterling gets on the apron and gets ejected from ringside for it.
We see Jim Ross interviews Serena Deeb. Serena says she wanted respect and to wrestle civilized matches, but Hikaru Shida got fluke victories, and now it is about claiming her spot at the top where she belongs. She says there is no woman on her level, and that she is "The Professor of Professional Wrestling" because she has "a Ph.D in this shit" and paid enough dues for the whole locker room, and that she has asked for a match with Shida next week. Serena says she will take out over seventeen years of anger and frustration out on Shida to the point that she will not be able to walk out on her own.
Malakai Black beats Brian Pillman Jr. After the match, The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) show up as Malakai Black approaches Julia Hart, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Black is in the ring while The Lucha Brothers are in it.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Ruby Soho when Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter and Rebel show up. Britt says Ruby cannot get the job done again, but Ruby says Britt cannot beat Riho at all. When Ruby tells Britt to prepare for her match and leave her alone, Ruby gets attacked by Britt, Hayter and Rebel. Referees have to break up the brawl, especially when Riho gets involved.
We hear from QT Marshall and Aaron Solo. QT Marshall says Hook learned everything him and implies that Hook is lazy, then says Hook could never stretch Solo. Solo says "Stretch me if you can, survive if I let you."
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beats The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships! During the match, Rey Fenix suffers an arm injury after Luchasaurus choke slams him through a table. After the match, the tag team division shows up and looks towards the ring while The Inner Circle and Malakai Black watch from separate luxury boxes.
