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.
Athena, Billie Starkz and Diamanté head to the ring to start tonight's show and celebrate three years of Athena being ROH Women's World Champion for three whole years. Athena says she felt it appropriate to celebrate three years as champion with the fans, saying that she has put her all into every title defense while building herself up from ground zero and carrying Ring of Honor and its women's division. She says she has built the women's division up and elevated it, proving that hard work pays off, then proclaims that she will not stop because the ROH Women's World Championship is more precious to her than anything in this world. Athena stats that she and her minions will defend the title and dominate Ring of Honor forever, then wants to know where the Pure Women's Championship is, stating that Bille Starkz was supposed to take them into 2026 with two world titles. She then tells Billie that she will have a tag team match with Diamanté against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and whoever she can find in the back. Athena then states that this is her night and proposes a toast, stating that no man can touch her reign and that no woman can match her legacy, for she is forever.
Spanish Announce Table (Angelico and Serpentico) beat LSG and Josh Crane by double submission.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) in a six-man tag match.
We see backstage footage from Final Battle where "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo has been her home for the last ten years with the women's division that she is a foundation. She hopes to defend the ROH Women's Pure Championship against Queen Aminata in the future.
Zayda Steel beats Racheal Ellering.
Backstage, we hear from The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson). Lee Johnson says they both lost at Final Battle in fluke fashion, and Blake Christian says this was his year all year and that it should never have been Bandido or Rush, and says that the next time he and Bandido are in the ring, he will take his other arm and the ROH World Championship.
Jay Lethal beats Nathan Cruz.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo's mystery partner is revealed to be Madison Rayne.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Madison Rayne beat Diamanté and Billie Starkz by submission with a Fujiwara Arm Bar from Purrazzo to Starkz. After the match, Athena shows up and chews out Starkz before dragging both her and Diamanté to the back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Red Velvet. Red Velvet says it has been a long road, but she beat Mercedes Moné, which makes her the new number one wrestling in the world. She says she is always a fighting champion and will continue to be, as the kitchen is officially open.
Hechicero beats Josh "The Goods" Woods by submission.
Dalton Castle, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) in a ten-man tag match.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora, Anthony Ogogo). Dean says they only care about "championships, checks and cheeks," while Shane Taylor says he is more interested in making history, and says that they cared about each other before anyone else did and that they also made Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) interesting. Dean then says that everyone has two options: run or hide.
Red Velvet beats Lacey Lane in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground.
The Death Riders (Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta) beat Willie Mack and Aaron Solo by submission with a Dragontamer from Garcia to Solo.
Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) and Komander beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, we hear from Billie Starkz, who talks about her Fatal 4-Way match tonight when she is soon interrupted by Athena, who calls an emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. Athena says that Billie has had her , then says she owes her the biggest of apologies and tells her to lay down for her in the match, as she owes everything to her. She reminds Billie that she signed a contract and that she is a minion for life until she terminates the deal.
Athena beats, Red Velvet, Billie Starkz and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch in an International Women's Cup Qualifying 4-Way Match. At one point, Athena demands Billie lay down for her, but that does not happen when Red Velvet knocks them both out of the ring.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) there are "cosplaying nerds in the crowd tonight," and says that if anyone would like to cosplay as actual, respectable human beings and not "fat man and Dork Vader," they can buy their new T-shirts. He then tries to get the crowd to say The Premier Athletes rule, but gets told that they suck.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari).
In footage from earlier this week, "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) can play their mind games and keep attacking him from behind, and that they do not understand that after 37 years, he has always gotten back up when he has gotten knocked on his back. He says that his family is passionate about what they do, then tells them to keep playing their mind games. He also says that Dutch has crossed a line mentioning his father and his father's bullrope, and while he understands that he trained with him and that he saw something in Dutch after he took him in, he has no idea what kind of man his father was outside of the ring. Dustin says Dutch does not know far he has gone by using his father's kindness against him. He says that he has walked through Hell and kicked the devil in the teeth, and now, it is on at Final Battle in a Double Bullrope Match for the ROH World Tag Team Championships. He says that Sammy Guevara has always had his back and that they will deliver The Righteous straight to Hell where they can rot forever, and warns The Righteous not to mention his father again because it will be the last words that they ever speak.
Madison Rayne beats Allysin Kay.
We hear from The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver), who make fun of Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), much to the hilarity of the three people in the background as Evil Uno is wondering what is going on. All of a sudden, the real Veterans show up, and Reynolds nearly gets shoved into a wall. Evil Uno stops a brawl by handing Grizzed Young Veterans their scarves back.
Toa Liona beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka confronts Toa Liona, but Liona walks right past him and bumps into him on his way out of the ring.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) retain the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships against MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) after Gibson takes down Mansoor with a scarf to the throat behind the referee's back.
Backstage, Paul Wight announces that Jay Lethal is returning to competition. Lethal shakes hands with Wight as Sonjay Dutt sits next to him. Lethal says it is an honor to return at Final Battle, then says that it is imperative that he gets back on top in ROH and wants to know who his opponent is when QT Marshall and Aaron Solo show up. Marshall says his heat is with Lethal, not with Wight, and insists that Lethal face him after doing nothing of note in the last year and that Lethal is trying to rekindle a flame that never existed. Lethal gets heated with Marshall, who says that he will not ask for any more matches and says that when whatever Lethal has in mind does not work out, he is free to carry his bags just like Jeff Jarrett. Wight gets between both Lethal and Marshall as the former gets his hands on the latter, then Wight warns Marshall "Not in my office" before telling Lethal to take care of business with Marshall at Final Battle before they talk about his bright future.
We look back at Shane Taylor vs. Keny King in a Fight Without Honor from Final Battle 2021.
We hear from Shane Taylor, who says that he has been told that he is not worthy of championship gold and that he should know his pace. He says that he and the rest of Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty", "The Captain" Shane Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) knows their place and that they are coming for everything.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara beat Eric Dillinger and Josh Crane. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent stops Dutch, then says that if Dustin and Guevara want to fight tonight, he will let the fans decide, as he is "such a nice guy." He asks the fans if they want to see this match tonight, then says "Well, that's just too bad," as the fans do not deserve it and Dustin and Guevara do not decide when it happens. He says that in time, The Righteous will "ring [their] bell with Daddy's bell," where they will see nothing but polka dots. Guevara tries to hold Dustin back as Dustin grabs a metal folding chair.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Matt Taven by subsmission.
Backstage, we hear from Athena. Athena hopes that Lexy Nair enjoys her trip to The Bahamas before announcing that "every porcelian hussy" is scared to face her and that she will forego Final Battle for a Fatal 4-Way Match at Wrestle Dynasty. All of a sudden, Billie Starkz confronts Athena. Athena says Billie owes her an apology and that she did everything for her, but Billie says she has done nothing for her. Athena says she took her under her wing and told her how to win the ROH World Television Championship, but lost it when she tried to do things her own way. After Athena says she is still trying to make things work and has no idea what to do with her, Billie challenges Athena to a fight at Final Battle in lieu of an apology. Athena, taking this as Billie wanting to lay down for her, accepts the match and puts the ROH Women's World Championship on the line, then says she will go on to her world tour.
Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing between Matt Cardona and "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle. Jericho comes out first, followed by Cardona. Jericho flips the fans off for chanting "Always ready" while he is in the ring, then brags about having more championships "than the Royals and the Chiefs combined" and being "The King of New York." Cardona tries to butt in, but Jericho stops him from speaking, leading to a "You're from Canada" chant that Jericho pretends to fail to understand due to the crowd having "too much of an accent." Jericho then tells Cardona that he is lucky that he is granting him a chance at the ROH World Championship, as he has accomplished so much in his career and being in the ring with him puts him on a different level. He wishes Cardona luck, but warns him that there is no way he is taking the ROH World Championship from him. Cardona tries to speak, but Jericho interrupts him again and gets another "You're from Canada" chant which Jericho pretends is "You're from New York." Cardona finally tells Jericho to shut up and tells him that everything that comes out of his mouth is "100% bullshit," and that everything about Jericho is completely fake, and that Jericho does not care about ROH and is using and leeching off ROH like he does everything else. He says that Final Battle is the biggest opportunity of both his career and his life, and that it is all about proving himself right, which he will do when he beats Jericho to become ROH World Champion. Cardona then signs the contract. Jericho asks Schiavone to step out of the ring before signing the contract, which he immediately delays in doing before frantically scribbling his signature on it. Jericho offers his hand, then Cardona takes it, whips Jericho into "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith, and puts Jericho through the table in the middle of the ring before raising up the ROH World Championship to end the show.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) ends in a time limit draw. Backstage, both teams continue to go at it, and referees, security and others try to break it up.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy and chronicles the recent matches that Orange has been and what he and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) have been through in that time. It is revealed that Orange is barely cleared to compete, but cleared nevertheless.
We see video footage of Orange Cassidy's AEW International Championship defense at Revolution Pro last week.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says they do not have a match at Revolution, then The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) shows up wanting a piece of them as referees and security hold them back.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Mike Bennett. After the match, Matt Taven attacks Orange Cassidy while Roderick Strong shows up and directs traffic. All of a sudden, Jake Hager shows up and takes out Taven and Bennett after Roddy runs away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Angelo Parker when Ruby Soho shows up for their date. Renee takes her leave, and Ruby and Angelo leave as a white SUV appears. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is seen stepping out of the SUV.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says that he is disappointed that he is not more involved with what is going on with Sting's final match, and that he will be exploring his options. He then knocks on a door, and The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) answer. Ric Flair says that he wants a a word with them.
Tony Schiavone interviews Daniel Garcia in the ring. It is announced that Daniel Garcia will get his shot against Christian Cage for the TNT Championship at Revolution. Garcia says he was told that he was destined for great things, but admits that he had lost confidence in himself in the last few months. He says that three seconds was all he needed and he was able to beat Brody King in the Continental Classic. He says that every single time he went down, the fans brought him back up, and every time he danced, the fans danced with him, and he thanks the fans for always being there. Garcia says that if his match with Adam Copeland went longer, he would have made him tap out. He says they will meet again, and when they do, he will be TNT Champion. As he has a message for Christian Cage, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Shayna Wayne) shows up. Christian says Copeland will never have another opportunity at his title ever again, then calls what happened last week a by-product of being in the ring with Copeland. He admits that Garcia has been on a roll lately, but that as much as he would love to get in the ring with Garcia, he does not want to face him at Revolution, as he feels that he is not ready. Christian gives Garcia a hard time for sending the fans home happy and wanting to become a champion, then mentions Garcia had "a pretty dark childhood" before bringing up his parents, including his father David, who is dead. He goes on to call his father "garbage" and a "piece of crap" who was also a drunk, then says that instead of hurting Garcia, he wants to help Garcia realize his full potential, and instead of being his opponent, he wants to be his father. Garcia tells Christian to keep his mother out of his mouth and dares him to get in the ring so he can put him in the ground next to his father. Christian sics Nick Wayne on Garcia, but he falls victim to the Sharpshooter. When Christian sics Killswitch on Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard shows up with a chair and hits Killswitch in the back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Rob Van Dam, "Hangman" Adam Page and Hook. Adam Page says tonight is full of opportunites for everyone on their team and an opportunity to hurt Swerve Strickland.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Sydni Winnell with the Venus de Milo.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Madison Rayne with the ankle lock. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm runs into the ring to attack Deonna with her shoe. Mariah May also shows up, and she distracts Deonna after he takes out Toni. This allows Toni to put Deonna in a knee bar. Afterwards, Toni Storm smears lipstick all over her lips before making her way out.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says that when looking back on life, things are put in perspective. We then see some old photos of Sting with his sons, then says that family is the only thing that matters in the end. Sting says that in all his years as a professional wrestler, nobody has ever messed with his own flesh and blood until now, then mentions that his father passed away and how his father was like a hero to him. He says it makes him think about his own mortality and how he used to feel invincibility, then says that time catches up to everyone and that he is not invincible. He says that he will bring everything he has left in him to Revolution, and that The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) have the fight of their lives on their hands.
Tony Schiavone interviews Wardlow in the ring. Wardlow tells Schiavone to get out of the ring before he knocks him down again, then says he is pissed and that people have changed his name in a way that he has heard in years. He says that he was "the next big thing," but he has been screwed over again and again. He says that he should have been champion a long time ago, but he has never had the opportunity at the world title and there are people who should be fired and thrown in jail for that. He says that he beat CM Punk's ass like nobody has in years and that is body is still falling apart from it, and that he has squashed MJF like nobody ever has in his career. Wardlow then addresses choking out and beating Samoa Joe before stating that championship belts and custom suits look better on him before declaring that he is the best in the world and the uncrowned king of AEW. He says it is time to eat like a king and that he is tired of eating scraps, and that there is nobody in the back who is better than him or is able to stop him, and if anyone wants to get in his way, it is no longer wrestling; it is war.
In backstage footage from last Friday featuring the Bang Bang Scissor Gang, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn apologizes to Jay White for knocking him off the apron, then says he wants to go back to being a "Collision Cowboy" afer helping out with the 3:10 to Yuma. Jay White proposes that The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) reunite for a match.
It is announce that Will Ospreay - who will be competing at All Out 2024 - will be on Dynamite next week.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Don Callis Family. Don Callis says Konosuke Takeshita's match with Will Ospreay will help the family out big time, as both men will still be part of the family after the match. He also says that Powerhouse Hobbs will hurt a lot of people in the upcoming "Meat Madness" match, and that he himself has his eye on Sammy Guevara.
Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage beat "Hangman" Adam Page, Rob Van Dam and Hook in a trios match with a Coaquina Clutch from Samoa Joe to Rob Van Dam. Near the end of the match, Swerve accidentally boots Joe in the head from the ring apron with a kick meant from Adam Page.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a Pure Rules Match after hitting Silas with a closed fist to the face prior to hitting the Twist-a-Woods for the win.
Backstage, we hear from Maria Kanellis-Bennett. She says one must not have real power to have real power, and that sometimes, power in name is not as powerful as power in influence. She says she has been in the business for fifteen years and has been through a lot, but the business continues to ask for more. She says that she has built a kingdom in Ring of Honor, and now, she is scouting for an army to protect that kingdom and her legacy. "Legit" Leyla Hirsch shows up and says she has done her a favor and that since then, she has breezed through the women's division. Leyla then asks Maria what she can do for her, and Maria says that if Leyla wants more competition, then she will get it tonight against Rachael Ellering. Maria leaves, and Leyla says it is "about damn time" that she got some real competition.
Athena beats Brittany J in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) gang up on Athena. All of a sudden, Billie Starkz runs to the ring, and The Renegades retreat. When Billie helps Atehna up, Athena shoves her away and leaves.
Before the next match, Stokely Hathaway calls Samoa Joe one of the greatest Ring of Honor champions of all time, then says that while Joe does not team with anyone else, he chose "the big dog of Ring of Honor." Stokely then tells Joe that since Joe is the greatest of all time, he will be on the apron if he needs him.
Samoa Joe and Stokely Hathaway beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate). Near the end of the match, Joe allows Stokely to hit one of The Boys from the top rope, but turns around at the last second to put said Boy in the Coaquina Clutch to get the win while Stokely Hathaway is laid out on the mat.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Billie Starkz, who admits that she has no idea what is going on between her and Athena. The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) show up and brag about laying Athena out before threatening to do the same to her. Starkz is not intimidated.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Matt Sydal and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
Madison Rayne beats Dani Mo.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beats Lord Crewe, Cory Calhoun and Isaiah Broner in a six-man tag match. During the match, Stu Grayson shows up to watch from the stage and distracts The Dark Order. After the match, Silver boots a downed Broner in the face, much to Stu Grayson's satisfaction.
Backstage, we hear from Claudio Castagnoli. He says that he hears the whispers and sees the writing. He says that he does care and that he is here, and even if he is not on the show, it does not mean he is not watching, scouting, training and taking things seriously. Claudio says that when he won the ROH World Championship, it was his first world championship, and it was an achievement after over twenty years of wrestling. He says he wanted to be the best wrestler possible, but then he lost the title to Chris Jericho, who did not even care about Ring of Honor. When he beat him to become World Champion, he was not as naive as he was before and he came in knowing that he had a simple job, and just because it was simple did not mean it was easy, as he had to let go of what he loved. He tells the viewers to imagine letting what they love go in order to take the next step, and says that he had to realize that as much love and passion as he had for wrestling, it was a burden, for it was his job to be ROH World Champion and keep people like Eddie Kingston and CM Punk away from his title. He says not many people can do what he does at the level that he does it, and he says not to brag or to get a pat on his shoulder, but because he knows what he is capable of and what he is asked of, which he admits frightens him, for he knows what he has to do to stay ROH World Champion. Claudio warns anyone who steps into the ring that he only respects competition and that at the end of the day, he has no personal attachment to his job and he is really good at it. He then warns anyone who wants to take the title from him that they will have to be better than him to do it.
Cole Karter beats Griff Garrison. After the match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and whispers something to Cole Karter, who then shakes Garrison's hand before leaving with Maria.
Billie Starkz beats Charlette Renegade. After the match, Robyn Renegade attacks Billie, then Athena gets in the ring and evens the numbers game. After a staredown between Billie and Athena, both of them take The Renegades down with a tope suicida. Athena then wants to fight Billie, but Billie wants to shake Athena's hand instead. Athena then says "Come on, minion, let's go," much to the confusion of Billie, who ends up leaving with Athena.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ari Daivari. Nese says everyone cares about making wrestling better, yet he cares about making the fans better, and every time he tries to do group training, he is interrupted. He says that ROH officials ensure that he has the floor every time, and that "Smart" Mark Sterling has ensured that he finally has the floor in a place where people are not that healthy. He then says that tonight, there will be a full-length group training session, because the fans here really need it.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat Lee Moriarty and The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, who brings out Billie Starkz. Athena says today is a very special occasion, as she is with her "bestie" and Billie Starkz gets her very own "minion number" of "400,237 and 3/4" for her "service" to her. Billie Starkz brings up The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) attacking them and challenges them to a tag team match, but Athena tells Billie that she is the one who does the thinking because she is the champion before ordering her to drive her to the mall.
Lady Frost beats Trish Adora.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kiera Hogan. Kiera says she has had an impressive run in Ring of Honor, then tells Lady Frost that when fire is up against ice, fire always wins, and she plans to melt Lady Frost in her place.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Rachael Ellering with the cross arm breaker.
Dalton Castle beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Shane Taylor. Shane says that for six years, he was the man in Ring of Honor and the most dominant Television and Six-Man Tag Team Champion of all time and part of the most dominant group of all time, but no matter what he did to establish his legacy, people only wanted to talk about the old guard and there was nothing he could do, as he could not fight them at the time. Now that he is fighting Samoa Joe for the World Television Championship, the fans are hyped up and even the pros are talking about it. He tells Samoa Joe not to worry, as he is not going to pin or submit him, but he is going to beat him down and put him to sleep before he takes the World Television Championship and get back to building his legacy.
Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says he usually opens up with a joke, but after seeing the health of the local fans, he finds nothing funny about it, and says everyone would rather eat their cook-out or drink their "terrible" Cheerwine than put a veggie burger in their mouths. Nese then says he has gotten "Smart" Mark Sterling to take care of a few things and that he has ROH's assurance that he will have an uninterrupted group training session, starting with some stretching. All of a sudden, Jerry Lynn tells Tony Nese that he cannot just start cancelling matches for group training and that even Tony Khan is tired of it, then introduces an opponent who is "a blast from [Tony's] past" in the form of Metalik.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beats Vary Morales, Baliyan Akki and Marcus Kross in a trios match.
Tony Deppen beats Serpentico with a leg capture pinfall atttempt after Serpentico ejects Luther from ringside for getting involved in the match after the referee tries to do it. After the match, Serpentico rushes at Deppen, but Deppen tosses him out of the ring.
Matt Sydal beats Cezar Bononi with a victory roll. After the match, Sydal is attacked from behind by "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, and "Pretty" Peter Avalon joins in while Bononi holds Sydal down. All of a sudden, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) show up and make the save for Sydal.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks last eliminates Matt Hardy and "All Ego" Ethan Page to win the 2022 Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale. After the match, MJF shows up. He says "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson is not here because he is terrified of him after what he did to William Regal, then says he will become a four-time Dynamite Diamond Ring winner and the AEW World Champion. He then mentions that the fans love Ricky Starks and view him as some underrated wrestling god before telling him that in comparison to him, Ricky Starks is "the absolute drizzling shits" and a "roody-poo candy ass." MJF says Ricky Starks stole everything from The Rock and is "a dollar store Dwayne" before deciding he will call him "The Pebble" and put him in his pocket, hop into his new Porsche and skip him all the way back to NWA. Starks bumps into MJF as he grabs a microphone before calling "Maxi pad" a "fifth-rate Roddy Piper" and making fun of his promo style and his "cheap" appearance before saying he knows nothing of the responsibility of being AEW World Champion. He then says that he kept the people going and delivered every single time while MJF walked out and took three months off because he wasn't getting paid enough, then says he lives with dignity and respect while MJF knows nothing of the sort. Starks then says that next week, he is putting up and shutting up and he will take the AEW World Championship from him and the responsibility of being champion off his plate. MJF responds with a kick to the groin. Starks then says that next week, he is putting up and shutting up and he will take the AEW World Championship from him and the responsibility of being champion off his plate. MJF responds with a kick to the groin. When MJF goes for a the punch to the face with the Dynamite Diamond Ring, however, Starks ducks it and Spears MJF out of his shoes.
We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Samoa Joe for the TNT Championship later tonight.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he is starting to like "Hangman" Adam Page after he got off his horse, dusted himself off, got back on and did all his talking with his fist, which he says there is not enough of in AEW. He says that this weekend, The Blackpool Combat Club will bring back "100-proof" professional wrestling and that he will be at ringside on Friday as they put The Jericho Appreciation Society in the rear view mirror for good.
Samoa Joe retains the TNT Championship against Darby Allin after reversing a Coffin Drop with the rear naked choke. After the match, Darby Allin shoves Joe and dares him to hurt him more. Joe headbutts Darby, then grabs Darby's skateboard, puts it down wheels-up, and hits the Muscle Buster on Darby on the wheels. Joe then chokes Darby out again, and as referees try to pull Joe off of Darby, Wardlow runs into the ring and chases Joe away.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Orange Cassidy and Kip Sabian. Orange tells Sabian that if he wants a shot at the AEW All-Atlantic Championship, all he had to do was ask. Sabian accuses Orange of waiting until he is hurt to do something like this, then Orange tells Sabian that if he cannot fight this week on Rampage, then he had better find someone who can.
We hear from Chris Jericho, who says that Claudio Castagnoli does not have the belief that he can beat him when it counts, and that he will beat Claudio and force him to join The Jericho Appreciation Society, which he says will be the best thing for Claudio. He then says that he will look forward to beating Claudio and taking him under his wing afterwards.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) beat The Jericho Appreciation Society (Jake Hager and Daniel Garcia) after Cesaro rolls out of the ankle lock from Hager, breaking the hold as well as Garcia's Dragon Tamer on Yuta before hitting a European uppercut on Hager for the win. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio, Yuta) and shows an interview with William Regal from a few weeks ago where Regal says he took exception to what MJF did to Schiavone and gave him what he wanted. He says that everyone will be chasing MJF, then says that while The Blackpool Combat Club did not need him, they did not want to let him go. He says he had to lead by example, and that he did what he did was to teach them one final thing. That final thing is to stay one step ahead and to keep eyes in the back of one's head. He then says he is Blackpool Combat Club until the day that he dies and that "it's been emotional." Moxley says he knows one thing is for sure, and that is he, Claudio and Yuta bleed for the sports of professional wrestling, and at Final Battle, their war with The Jericho Appreciation Society will be over. He says that the three of them will make their statement, as will professional wrestling, this weekend.
We hear from Malakai Black, who says that there is a corruption in AEW that it is up to them to stop that corruption. Julia Hart says the crime is treason, and Buddy Matthews says the verdict is war. Brody King says that they will tear the meat from the bone and that the sentence is extermination. Malakai Black then dares anyone from the locker room to go against The House of Black (Malakai, Julia, Matthews, King).
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jamie Hayter. Hayter says the women's division has been getting interesting, but she is at the top of the totem pole while everyone is grinding their way up while she is busy reigning and defending. She says Hikaru Shida's Regina Di Wave championship match against The Bunny will not hold a candle compared to her championship, but she says that whoever wins that match will face her for the AEW Women's World Championship.
The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Red Velvet, Leila Grey) beat Madison Rayne, Skye Blue and Kiera Hogan in a trios match. Jade Cargill's record is now 43-0.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Saraya when Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. on the biggest win of her career before saying it will never happen again and that she had a pay-per-view match against her handed to her. She then hands Saraya tickets to the show at January 11th, then Saraya says she would love to beat Britt again. Britt says she has Jamie Hayter with her at all times, and tells her to find a tag team partner for that night.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) after Caster reverses a jackknife pin from Cash Wheeler. After the match, both teams scissor in a sign of respect, then The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) show up on the video screen and mock FTR, then announces through a Christmas card signed in blood that The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) will fight FTR at Final Battle in a Double Dog Collar Match as they pull two dog collars with metal chains out of Christmas stockings.
Backstage, Lance Archer and Ricky Starks are seen brawling backstage before their match starts.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Lance Archer to advance in the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament. During the match, it is announced that next week's show will air at 4 PM Eastern/3 PM Central. After the match, Prince Nana and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up, and Archer attacks Starks from behind. After slamming Starks' head on the ring steps, Archer then choke slams him into them.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara. Jericho says that sooner or later, things will break down between Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli because their egos are too big. He says that the Ring of Honor World Championship will stay with him, and that he and Sammy Guevara guarantee it. Jericho leaves, then Sammy says "We'll see about that."
Hook retains the FTW Championship against Lee Moriarty after reversing the Border City Stretch into Redrum.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Preston "10" Vance, John Silver, Jose the Assistant and Rush. Jose says Silver is "the clown of the dark order" while 10 is more serious. When Silver says that he and 10 will beat Jose and Rush, 10 walks away. Rush then tells Silver that he has beaten him once and that he will beat him again next week.
Athena beats Madison Rayne. After the match, Athena attacks Madison Rayne, and when referee Aubrey Edwards tries to break it up, Athena decks her. Suddenly, Mercedes Martinez shows up and not only confronts Athena, but chases her out of the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Best Friends and The Factory. Orange Cassidy challenges The Factory to a five-on-five match at Full Gear. Rocky Romero shows up, then Orange Cassidy produces a videotape before Rocky and Best Friends leave. In the videotape, we see footage of Danhausen at a film reel and a jar of teeth. The Factory, thinking that Danhausen is the other man in the match, walk away thinking they will win at Full Gear.
We see a video package of The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) re-uniting and taking out other wrestlers in a dark room.
Mark Henry interviews Jun Akiyama, Konosuke Takeshita, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston. Ortiz says he and Eddie have been ready for this match for years and that Takeshita and Akiyama will have to fight for their lives and prove they are the best. Takeshita tells Eddie and Ortiz that this may be a dream match for them, but it will soon become a nightmare.
Konosuke Takeshita and Jun Akiyama beat Eddie Kingston and Ortiz.
"Iron" Mike Tyson guests on commentary for the next match.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Katsuyori Shibata. Both men shake hands after the match, and Orange puts his sunglasses on Shibata.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Toni Storm. Toni Storm says she wants to know how Jamie Hayter became a bully, especially when she has done nothing to her. She also says that Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. continues to manipulate Hayter, and that Hayter will have to be responsible for her actions like she will be responsible for what she does to her at Full Gear.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews William Regal, Claudio Castagnoli and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. Claudio says he draws a line with Chris Jericho attacking non-wrestlers like Ian Riccaboni, then mentions he has not gotten his Ring of Honor World Championship rematch yet. Bryan Danielson says he has also won the ROH World Championship, and says that if Jericho gives him one more title, he will take the title from him and stomp his face in. William Regal tells Jericho that the ball is in his court and to make his choice.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter beat Skye Blue and Madison Rayne. After the match, Jamie Hayter attacks Skye Blue while Britt Baker says that Hayter will redefine being a bully when she becomes AEW Interim World Women's Champion. Toni Storm shows up and attacks Rebel and Britt before brawling with Hayter. Storm hits the Lou Thesz Press and the mounted punches before putting her in the Texas Cloverleaf. Britt Baker then hits Toni Storm with the Interim Women's World title to break the hold, and Hayter holds the title up with a boot on a downed Toni Storm.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara. When Schiavone asks Jericho to stop attacking commentators, Jericho says he will stop attacking commentators, but there are no guarantees for backstage interviewers. Jericho then entertains wrestling both Claudio Castagnoli and Bryan Danielson and says that The Blackpool Combat Club potentially do not like each other. He also says he will bring in Sammy Guevara to back him up and make it a four-way match. He says that he and Sammy have never said a bad word to each other, and that when it is just him and Sammy in the ring, Sammy will "do the right thing."
"Absolute" Ricky Starks heads to the ring. Starks says people have been wanting to see him on television, and that he has never pleaded for the fans to have his back because he is good and always delivers. Starks then says to the fans "I like you, too," before saying he has put in the work and that he is entering the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament. He says that people are proud to be pillars of the company when it is falling apart, then says he will be the guy who will hold AEW up on his bare back and will become #1 contender for the World Championship at Full Gear. He says that Jon Moxley has bled for AEW ten times over and asks what happens when that blood dries out, and asks what happens when a generational talent meets an absolute one before saying that he will become World Champion.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Sammy Guevara. Sammy says the Ring of Honor World Championship will stay with the Jericho Appreciation Society, then says he has dreamed of beating "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, and challenges him to a two-out-of-three falls match so he can beat him twice in one night.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews The Embassy (Prince Nana, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and WarJoe (Wardlow and Samoa Joe). Prince Nana says The Embassy stays ready, and asks WarJoe if they are ready to go to Hell. Wardlow says that Powerhouse Hobbs has attacked him from behind twice, and dares Hobbs to do it a third time.
WarJoe (Wardlow and Samoa Joe) beats The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs shows up and calls Wardlow out for the TNT Championship.
Madison Rayne beats Diamante with a casadora bridge pin.
Frankie Kazarian beats Rhett Titus.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews QT Marshall. Marshall wants to know why Lexi Nair is dressed as a witch, then calls Halloween the holiday where the normal people lower their standards to become freaks. Suddenly, Danhausen crawls out of a locker, then mentions Marshall's elimination in the recent battle royal at Grand Slam, then crawls back into the locker.
Kiera Hogan beats Skye Blue.
Dante Martin beats Brandon Cutler.
Athena beats Janai Kai, then kicks her out of the ring.
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) beat Anthony Young, Victor Andrews and Patton in a trios tag team match.
Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Breaux Keller and Myles Hawkins. After the match, Kingston attacks Breaux Keller, but when Ortiz tries to talk him out of it, he eventually reneges after the crowd chants for Eddie.
Jade Cargill beats Trish Adora. After the match, Vickie Guerrero, "The Problem" Marina Shafir and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose show up and make some noise, then Jade Cargill and Leila Grey chase after them.
QT Marshall beats Danhausen after Danhausen is suddenly attacked by "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson on the outside. After the match, Marshall and Lee Johnson hug.
Jon Moxley beats "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Stokely Hathaway and Lee Moriarty show up, and Stokely says that if Moxley wants to fight a member of The Firm after what they did to him last week, he can fight Lee Moriarty next week. We see a video package for Lee Moriarty on the video screen, then Moxley says that Moriarty is a talented guy and that The Blackpool Combat Club liked him. He says that Moriarty made a mistake, and that if he wanted a match, all he had to do was ask.
We hear from Jade Cargill, who says that she will make a point and prove why she is "that bitch" when she beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and takes back the TBS Championship that Nyla Rose stole from her.
Keith Lee beats Serpentico with a single sit-down powerbomb. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Keith Lee in the ring. Before Keith Lee can say anything, The Acclaimed show up. Anthony Bowens says The Acclaimed has a problem that Keith Lee has the answer to, and wants to know where Billy Gunn is. Tony Schiavone mentions that Billy Gunn had a family emergency and had to leave, then Swerve Strickland shows up on the video screen and reveals that he has kidnapped Billy Gunn. Swerve blames the loss of the AEW World Tag Team Championships on Billy Gunn, then mentions that he will make sure that Billy Gunn will not be in the tag team title rematch before producing some pliers and torturing him with them. The Acclaimed immediately runt to eh back, and Keith Lee is surprised by Swerve's actions.
In footage from last Wednesday, the Jericho Appreciation Society complain about Claudio Castagnoli's victory, then Tay Melo says she will take care of Madison Rayne on Rampage.
Tay Melo beats Madison Rayne.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Page says there was a change of plan that The Firm did not decide as a group to change. He says MJF decided he could do everything himself in "the right way" and that he is #1 contender for the World title because of The Firm. He says that The Firm decided to change plans and stop doing favors for MJF, then says that he will be at Full Gear now that he is in the AEW World Championship Eliminator Championship and that he will win the tournament and the title while MJF fails to do so.
Mark Henry interviews Wardlow and The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis-Bennett). Matt Taven says he won the Television Championship in his first night in Ring of Honor and that he will bring that trend back in All Elite Wrestling. Wardlow says Taven is confident for someone about to step into the ring, and hopes that Taven knows what he does, which is powerbombing people over and over again. He then says he will throw in a few more powerbombs to welcome The Kingdom to his world.
Wardlow retains the TNT Championship against Matt Taven. After the match, Mike Bennett attacks Wardlow, then Samoa Joe shows up and takes out Taven and Bennett. Suddenly, Powerhouse Hobbs heads to the ring. As he does, The Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Jasper Kaun, Toa Liona) attacks Wardlow and Samoa Joe from behind, and Powerhouse Hobbs joins in. Hobbs holds up the TNT Championship while Brian Cage holds up the Ring of Honor World Television Championship.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli) beat Rush and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) with a bicep slice from Wheeler Yuta to Marq Quen.
We see a video package for The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) vs. Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) for the AEW World Trios Tag Team Championships later tonight.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.). After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he has trademarked the term "Varsity" in professional wrestling and that Tony Nese and Josh Woods are more worthy of that name. Sterling says that Nese and Woods are to be known as "The Varsity Athletes" and that if The Varsity Blonds use the name, they will be sued. Sterling then says that his groin has been on fire since Wednesday, then The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and Billy Gunn show up. Nese, Woods and Sterling retreat after Caster threatens to stomp Sterling in the nuts, then The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn scissor in the ring.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who sarcastically apologizes for losing control at the end of his last match.
Tay Jay A.S. (Anna Jay and Tay Melo) beat Madison Rayne and Skye Blue with a Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Skye Blue.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) and Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix). John Silver says Brodie Lee made them who they are, and Alex Reynolds says that they will win the Trios titles in their honor. PAC says that nobody can stop Death Triangle and that they will prove why they are the Trios champions.
We hear from Shane Strickland, who says that all he cares about is hurting Billy Gunn, and next week, Billy Gunn is done.
Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) retains the AEW World Trios Tag Team Championships against The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) after Jose the Assistant distracts 10 and Silver as well as the referee so that Rush can hand PAC the ring bell hammer to hit Reynolds with, which PAC does.
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat Zuka and Alexander Moss.
Emi Saukra beats Avery Breaux.
The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreaux) beat Marcus Kross, Mike Magnum and GKM in a trios match.
Anthony Ogogo beats Luke Kurtis by knockout. After the match, Ogogo talks about how he was born with the umbilical cord around his neck and how he had to fight his entire life to be come a twelve-time British champion and an Olympic Champion, and how he won an Olympic medal as his mother lied in a coma. Ogogo says he could have done anything or gone anywhere after boxing, but he came to AEW because it is "where the big boys play." He then asks why he has been fighting "indie bum after indie bum" for the last 14 months before saying he could do things that could shame the devil when the bell rings and that 95% of the big boys do not want to take him on. He tells "the big boys" to face him in the ring before he goes somewhere else.
"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Vary Morales. Near the end of the match, Clayton argues with a fan wearing a shamrock Chicago Bulls jersey, who dares him to pull him over the barricade and beat him up. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Zack Clayton, who says that tonight was just a dose of reality and that the business has needed a kick in the ass for some time. He says it takes more than a fan favorite to move the needle, and that it takes a star to do so. He says the fans will never have any clue of what it is like to be a star, as none of them will even amount to anything close to what he is. Clayton then says that he is just getting started.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats La Rosa Negra by submission.
Madison Rayne beats Viva Van. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Madison Rayne, who says that her plate is very full in the best way possible and that she worked her whole career to be in this ring at this moment with All Elite Wrestling. She has proved from day one that she is not afraid of a challenge, and whether as a wrestler or coach, she is here to teach the women's division and turn it upside-down.
KiLynn King beats Saraha Seven.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat Baliyan Akki and Ryan Matthews.
Sonny Kiss beats Joe Ocasio after Slim J distracts referee Aubrey Edwards.
Matt Sydal beats JD Drake. After the match, Anthony Henry attacks Sydal, and JD Drake joins in.
Sammy Guevara beats Darby Allin to advance in the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions after Anna Jay distracts the referee so that Tay Conti can stop Darby Allin from hitting a coffin drop so that Sammy can hit Darby with a low blow followed by a powerbomb on the wheels of his own skateboard.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe admits he has been gone for a bit, then apologizes and says he owes the fans more violence in the future. He then says that the ROH World Television is in the house and he is open for business. Suddenly, "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Josh Woods show up, and Sterling says that they never closed while Joe was in Hollywood and that Nese and Woods have more abs than Joe. Sterling then says that Josh Woods saved him from Wardlow, and for that, Woods deserves a shot at the World Television Championship. Joe agrees with Sterling that Woods has been on the grind, and that Sterling should get everything he asked for. Joe then says that they will have their match for the ROH World Television Championship tonight, but Sterling says they are not doing it this week because the paperwork is not done and that they will have the match next week.
We hear from Miro. Miro says his god took the Devil out before he could, and thought that his god had a master plan but later found he did not. He feels his god does not favor him, then tells his god to admit he has failed and to rebuild him now.
Serena Deeb beats Madison Rayne with the Serenity Lock.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Baddies. Jade Cargill says it is another day in the neighborhood and that she did what she said she would do to Athena, then asks any and all comers to come at her, as she is "giving out work."
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Powerhouse Hobbs, who says everyone loves to doubt him and that he put "Absolute" Ricky Starks "six feet deep" after The Factory could not get the job down. He then says that he will open up "The Book of Hobbs" and show the world exactly how good he is.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews William Regal, Claudio Castagnoli and Dax Harwood. Regal says he hired Harwood out of obscurity and that he knows how good he is, but he is facing the ultimate competitor in Claudio and he is on Claudio's side. Claudio says that Harwood is the kind of athlete he wants to stand across and that while Harwood is a potential singles champion, it is not happening tonight. Harwood says that this is how he feeds his family, and if he has to beat Claudio to do it, he will do it. Harwood then says that he will win the ROH World Championship.
Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Dax Harwood with the Sharpshooter.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Kenny King with a Gun Stun counter from out of nowhere. After the match, Kenny King strikes Karl Anderson in the injured left knee with a chair before choking him with it. King then places Anderson's foot in the chair, but he soon gets laid out from behind with a Wake-Up Call from Heath.
We see a video package for the events leading up to Alex Shelley vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Emergence.
KUSHIDA beats Deaner.
This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Alex Shelley vs. Chris Sabin for the TNA X Division Championship from Genesis 2009.
Backstage, Brian Myers brags about his win from last week when Bhupinder Gujjar shows up and challenges him for the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship, and quotes Myers as saying a champion never backs down from a challenge. Myers asks Gujjar if he thinks he has what it takes before telling him he will see him at Emergence.
Backstage, Eric Young tells Cody Deaner and Joe Doering that he has given them opportunity after opportunity to defeat the sickness only for them to fail, then says that he must now step in. He then says that the world belongs only to him.
Killer Kelly quickly beats Tiffany Nieves with the Killer Clutch.
We see a video package for Bullet Club vs. Honor No More at Emergence.
Backstage, Honor No More convene concerning their match at Emergence. Eddie Edwards says they have been in this situation before, but they are still here. He says "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson limped his way out of his match, and says PCO proved himself against "The Big LG" Doc Gallows. Eddie says that because of all they that have done, they have all the momentum they will need at Emergence, and that they will not only win Impact's tag team titles, but continue to spread their message that there truly is honor no more.
Mia Yim beats Madison Rayne.
Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) discuss Deonna Purrazzo's bachelorette party and what is going on with Decay (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka). Chelsea Green says that they will party "like it's 1999" when they win the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace meets with Mia Yim. Mia says she is ready for their match at Emergence when Jordynne asks her if she is, but Jordynne says she lost their two tag team matches. Mia Yim says it takes two to win and it takes two to lose, and when Jordynne says she is a former Knockouts World Tag Team Champion, Mia Yim says her team was the shortest-reigning before telling her to get used to short reigns.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Rocky Romero. Romero raises Bailey's hand after the match in a sign of respect.
Scott D'Amore moderates a contract signing between Alex Shelley and Josh Alexander. He says that he has had many roles over the years, but no matter what, he will always be a coach, and he has coached and achieved greatness over the years. He says that he has coached the two individuals in this contract signing to great success, then brings out Alex Shelley first and Josh Alexander second. D'Amore says he has talked to both men individually and that he is excited for them to be competing at the top of their game for the ultimate prize, and says that their match is a dream match and that he is excited to make it official. Alexander says that nobody is more excited for this match than him and that he has wanted this for some time. He says this will be "one hell of a match," as his first live wrestling show in 2005 had Alex Shelley in it. He says that while Shelley has talent, he dared to "be original in an unoriginal business," and the night after that, he started his own professional wrestling career. Alexander says that in the last seventeen years, they have never faced off, but he has seen Shelley's influence through the years. He says it will be an honor to face and beat "the real Alex Shelley," then signs the contract. Shelley says he has copious amounts of respect for Alexander and that their careers have run parallel in several ways, but Alexander did something he could not: become World Champion and the best Impact has to offer. On the subject of Alexander beating him, he asks Alexander what makes him different from "the Alex Shelley clones," and Alexander says he is more of "a Chris Sabin guy" after winning the big one. Alexander then asks Shelley why he has yet to win the big one despite all his accomplishments and talent, then chalks it up to Shelley being scared of the pressure and responsibility of being champion. He then says he wants to beat a Shelley who is better than his best, as his best has not been enough to get the job done in the past. Shelley admits he has never had a world title shot and that his love for wrestling has wavered over the years, and says that Chris Sabin is an example on what one has to go through to be at the top of the mountain, citing his knee injuries. Shelley also lists off Alexander's injuries throughout his career, then says his injuries will be nothing compared to what he will go through in his psyche when he takes him back to 2005 as they square off, for all he will see is "an Alex Shelley mark." After stating that Alexander will not leave with the world title, he offers a "consolation prize." Shelley signs the contract, pushes the contract back to Alexander and tells him to enjoy his Alex Shelley autograph.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Mance Warner with a sleeper hold in an Interim AEW World Championship Eliminator.
In backstage footage from last Wednesday, Lexi Nair interviews Ricky Starks when he sees The Factory. QT Marshall offers Starks free protection, and Aaron Solo tells Starks that he knows him better than anyone and asks him to "take the help." Starks refuses and walks away, but QT Marshall tells the rest of The Factory that Starks will come around.
Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, "Pretty" Peter Avalon attacks Takeshita from behind, but Takeshita takes him out.
In backstage footage from last Wednesday, Lexi Nari interviews Best Friends. Chuck Taylor admits that they have not been doing great lately, and Trent Berretta say they need to stick together, as they are at their best as a trio. As they put their hands together, a trainer - who is actually Danhausen in disguise - joins in.
Madison Rayne beats Leila Grey. After the match, Jade Cargill says good help is hard to find these days and that she should have handled Madison Rayne herself. She then issues an open challenge next week on Dynamite, and invites Madison Rayne. Cargill then says Madison should say a couple of days off, and when Kiera Hogan tries to attack Madison from behind, Madison takes her down and hits her with Cross Rayne.
We see a video package for The Lucha Bros. (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) vs. La Faccion Ingobernables (Andrade el Idolo and Rush) next week.
Mark Henry interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland), "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. As "Smart" Mark Sterling says that his team will come out victorious, Swerve mentions Sterling's petitions and that all he had to do was ask for a fight. Keith Lee says it was not smart for Sterling to ask for a street fight and that he will find out that he stepped up to the wrong tag team.
Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods in a Street Fight.
Local Louisville, Kentucky deejay Matt Cooper is special guest ring announcer for the BTI match.
Laredo Kid beats Johnny Swinger with a La Magistral Cradle after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice nails Swinger with a loaded fanny pack.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green - now known as "VXT," which is pronounced "vexed" - beat Mia Yim and Jordynne Grace.
We hear from Honor No More. Matt Taven says that despite their win against Bullet Club last week, they do not have any title shot, because Impact knows they will take their titles. Mike Bennett says this is typical of Impact, and Kenny King says Impact is playing games that they have beaten. Vincent asks why they are the bad guys here and mentions Heath attacking him from behind. Eddie Edwards chews out PCO for not being there when Heath attacked them last week, and tells them that failure is no longer an option. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says that they cannot fail tonight.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Deaner.
The Impact Plus Ric Flair Moment of the Week is "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. Sting from the September 15, 2011 episode of Impact.
Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) is met by Gail Kim, and Deonna Purrazzo says she should be in the Knockouts World Championship at Emergence. Gail Kim says that will not be happening, then lets them know that they have a shot at the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.
We hear from Eric Young, who tells Deaner and Joe Doering that they are trying to prove they still belong in the family but are proving they have "the sickness." Deaner says they revile the sickness, and Eric Young tells them to prove that they do by eliminating the sickness.
Masha Slamovich quickly beats Madison Rayne after ripping off Madison's protective facemask. After the match, Masha hands Gisele Shaw a manila envelope. Gisele opens it and finds a black-and-white photo of herself with a big red X.
Backstage, Brian Myers is met by Bhupinder Gujjar, who says that Myers does not want to face him because he is scared. Myers says everyone wants to face him, but everyone wants to face Bhupinder Gujjar and says Vincent wants to face him. He tells him that a real champion never says no to a challenge, then looks for Vincent.
We see another vignette for Killer Kelly, who debuts next week.
Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) after Heath shows up and attacks Taven from behind as Maria Kanellis-Bennett distracts the referee so that Matt Taven can hit Chris Bey with a low blow.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin, who says that he is not worried about Sami Callihan because Callihan is a predictable master of mind games while he is bred for war and one step ahead. As he says that this is war and that Sami Callihan can play all the games he wants, the lights go out. When they come back on, Sami is there, and he attacks Maclin from behind. Callihan chases Maclin into a stairwell, and Callihan is caught from behind by Moose. As Moose and Maclin are about to hit Callihan with a trash can, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Callihan is gone.
Backstage, Rosemary and Taya try to get Jessica to put her gas mask on, but Jessica leaves and comes back with a black feather boa, much to Rosemary's aggravation.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says that the locker room is full of killers that could make for challengers for the World title, then Rich Swann shows up and talks about his World title reign. He says that when he lost the title, he lost his mojo, but he has regained his mojo and wants an opportunity to regain the world title. Scott D'Amore tells Rich Swann that if he wants a shot at a shot, he has to beat a debuting KUSHIDA next week.
Alex Shelley beats Chris Sabin with Shell Shock followed by the Border City Stretch to face "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Emergence. As Sabin raises Shelley's hand, Deaner and Joe Doering run into the ring and attack both men. Josh Alexander, having watched the whole match backstage, sees this and heads to the ring, but KUSHIDA suddenly shows up and fights them. KUSHIDA checks on both Shelley and Sabin as Deaner and Doering retreat.
Before the BTI match, Brian Myers shows up with a chair and says he is only here because Rich Swann earned his respect and that he consider himself "a big Rich Swann fan" now. Myers states that while he does not have his commentary table anymore, he just wants to wants the match from the best seat in the house. Myers sits at the bottom of the ramp, then talks on the microphone during the match.
Rich Swann beats Raj Singh in the BTI match after taking out both Brian Myers and Shera with a somersault senton off the ring apron. After the match, Brian Myers hits Swann with the Roster Cut before choking him with the Impact Digital Media Championship before telling him he wants a rematch for the title at Against All Odds.
Backstage, "The Cowboy" James Storm, "Wildcat" Chris Harris and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson find PCO. Storm tries to get PCO to join them to stick it to Honor No More, then Vincent shows up and says they are trying to tame the wrong monster before PCO leaves with him.
Trey Miguel beats Chris Bey, Steve Maclin and Laredo Kid to face "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the Impact X Division Championship at Against All Odds.
We hear from Raven, who says that for most children, childhood is a time of joy. He then talks about hit trademark Clockwork House of Fun Match, which he designed to be barbaric, cruel and inhumane. He says that Sami Callihan and Moose will have a lot of fun and that he hopes someone gets hurt really badly, as that would make him happy.
The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Rosemary after The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) take out Taya Valkyrie at ringside. After the match, Gisele Shaw and The Influence attack Rosemary, cementing Gisele Shaw as a new member of The Influence.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mickie James. Mickie James says she has beaten Deonna Purrazzo over and over again, and Chelsea Green has only had an advantage over here due to Brian Myers and Matt Cardona. Purrazzo and Chelsea show up, and Chelsea says that Mickie James has never mentioned her tag team partner. Purrazzo tells Mickie James she should think of someone other than herself for Against All Odds. Mickie James says she has an issue with fighting her own battles at all costs, then brawls with Purrazzo and Chelsea. She is soon joined by Mia Yim, who helps drives them off.
Backstage, Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie produce a necklace with a chain on it and chants an incantation that summons Father James Mitchell. Rosemary asks Father James Mitchell where Havok is, and Mitchell says that she has seen her wandering around in the darkness. Rosemary tells Mitchell to tell Havok "all hands on deck." Mitchell says there is no way of knowing if Havok wants to return to the mortal realm, but tells Rosemary he will pass the message along. Rosemary then returns Mitchell to where she pulled him out from.
Jordynne Grace beats Savannah Evans.
We see a video package for Joe Doering for Against All Odds.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Josh Alexander. Josh says winning the Impact World title means everything to end, as his history with Impact started as a fan. As for the post-match attack at Slammiversary, it would not surprise him if Eric Young wanted it. He also admits that nobody has heard from Eric Young since Slammiversary, so anything could happen. As for Joe Doering, he considers Doering his toughest challenge in Impact Wrestling and he must be completely focused. Alexander then wonders if Eric Young will show up again.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Honor No More (PCO and Vincent). After the match, Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent) gang up on and attack The Good Brothers and "The Cowboy" James Storm, then "Wildcat Chris Harris shows up to protect Storm. Honor No More tells Harris to go home, then Heath shows up. Heath hands Chris Harris a pipe, and Honor No More rushes at them only for Heath and Harris to put their new weapons to good use. Heath his Eddie with a Wake-Up Call, then The Good Brothers even the numbers game. Matt Taven ends up being surrounded, and when he tries to leave the ring, he gets a Last Call Superkick from Storm.
Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), "Cowboy" James Storm, "Wildcat" Chris Harris and Heath celebrate making Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent) retreat earlier tonight. Doc Gallows says they have been two men short, but not anymore. Heath says Honor No More has been a thorn in his side, then Harris says he is the fifth man and that he has rebuilt for this moment, even when everyone has been telling him to go home to his family. He also says he cannot move on unless he finishes this. Strom says they came in together and they will go out together.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Alex Zayne following interference by Chris Bey.
Steve Maclin beats Eddie Edwards by disqualification after Eddie hits him with a Kendo stick in full view of the referee. After the match, Eddie Edwards continues to attack Steve Maclin with the Kendo stick until Team Impact runs into the ring. Eddie then heads to the back, where Honor No More joins him. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says Team Impact is angry because they actually believed in the constructs of professional wrestling and believed in honor, and believed that Impact Wrestling is the only thing that matters. She says they have been brainwashed, and that they are questioning everything ever since Eddie Edwards has snapped back into reality. Heath calls this "the most delusional B.S. I've heard all night," but Vincent says he used to work for delusional people and that Heath thinking he will become World champion is not just delusion, but pure insanity. Vincent says that Heath is living a lie, and Heath says that while he can "dig" what Vincent is saying, he also dares Vincent to get in the ring with him so he can see just how insane he is. Heath and Vincent meet in the ring for a match that is quickly made official.
Heath beats Vincent. After the match, Honor No More and Team Impact brawl in the ring. Suddenly, Moose gets in the ring and nails Matt Taven, but Heath hits Moose with the Wake-Up Call. Heath pins Moose, and Rich Swann makes the three-count.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. Beer Money, Inc. (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) from Sacrifice 2010.
Masha Slamovich beats Raychell Rose.
Backstage, Tama Tonga says he and Tanga Loa are not dead weight and that business is always booming when they step into the building. Tanga Loa says he was the one who brought "Switchblade" Jay White into Bullet Club and that this is personal, then calls Jay White a liar and is threatened by them. Tanga Loa then says tonight will be really personal, then Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Joe Doering) show up. Eric Young is amazed by The Guerillas of Destiny's intensity, then proposes a business partnership where they get The Good Brothers while The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) get their revenge. The Guerrillas like the idea of this.
Backstage, "Speedball" Mike Bailey is met by Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says he and Fulton are the right kind of friends around here and that the three of them have a future in Impact and that he wants to take Bailey to the top with him. Bailey likes the cut of Fulton's jib and says that while Austin and Fulton have tried for tag team gold before, he and Austin have a better shot. When Bailey leaves, Fulton gets mad, but Austin calms him down.
Before the next match, The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) confiscate Kaleb with a K's cellphone before making an "X" on the floor with blue duct tape and forcing Kaleb with a K to stand there and not move.
Cassie Lee beats Madison Rayne when Tenille Dashwood knocks Jessie McKay into Kaleb with a K, who inadvertently carries Jessie in what looks like a romantic embrace. This distracts Madison Rayne and allows Cassie to hit the IInspiral for the win.
We see a video package for Jake Something vs. Trey Miguel for the Impact X Division Championship at Sacrifice.
Mickie James guests on commentary for the next match.
Tasha Steelz beats Chelsea Green to become #1 contender for the Impact Knockouts World Championship after Savannah Evans taunts Mickie to distract the referee before laying Chelsea Green out.
Backstage, two security guards demand a backstage pass from Matt Cardona, who brags about beating Jordynne Grace to everyone he meets backstage while being so paranoid that he is getting no respect to the point that he will defend the Digital Media title anywhere else but Impact.
JONAH quickly beats Johnny Swinger. After the match, JONAH is about to hit Swinger with the Tsunami for the second time when PCO shows up. When he gets in the ring, JONAH makes quick work of him and hits him with the Tsunami. As JONAH leaves the ring, however, PCO gets back up and clotheslines JONAH out of the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo. Purrazzo says she is "the champ-champ" and undefeated in her "Champ-Champ Challenge." She says it does not matter who her opponent is on Saturday, then "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw shows up and says that Purrazzo is merely doing clean-up after the beating she gave to Lady Frost and that Purrazzo is living in her shadow. Purrazzo tells Gisele Shaw to stick around long enough to see who she is before leaving, then Lady Frost shows up and tells Gisele Shaw they have a match and unfinished business at Sacrifice. She then tells Gisele Shaw that after she is done with her, Gisele can have all the spotlight she needs.
Before the next match, Bullet Club ("Switchblade" Jay White, Chris Bey, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) and the tandem of Violent By Design (Deaner and Joe Doering) and The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) brawl violently before the bell rings, then security storms the ring. Scott D'Amore shows up and says that this match will not take place in its current state tonight before making it a no-disqualification match.
Bullet Club ("Switchblade" Jay White, Chris Bey, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Violent By Design (Deaner and Joe Doering) and The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) in a no-disqualificaton match that sees The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) and The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) brawl in the back while everyone else fights in the ring. Bullet Club win after Jay White hits Deaner with Blade Runner on a chair. After the match, The Good Brothers and The Guerrillas of Destiny continue to fight backstage, and The Good Brothers lay out The Guerrillas with a metal guardrail.
Samantha Evans beats Rachael Ellering in the BTI match after Tasha Steelz distracts the referee.
Bullet Club (Chris Bey and El Phantasmo) beat FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) after El Phantasmo superkicks Juice Robinson in the face following a roll-up reversal. After the match, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) show up and attack Bullet Club, and Hikuleo and Gallows end up being the only two people in the ring. Hikuleo and Gallows brawl, and Hikuleo comes out on top.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Scott D'Amore, but he is soon confronted by Josh Alexander, who wants to know why he is not #1 contender for the Impact World Championship. He says that even he knows Alexander is in the title hunt, but Minoru Suzuki is still in his head. He puts Alexander in a match with Suzuki next week, and that when he beats Suzuki, only then will he be focused. He also says that Suzuki is in action, and that Alexander can use the match to scout Suzuki.
Backstage, Brian Myers teaches leading by example. Myers calls last week the most embarrassing loss of his career, but "Outlandish" Zicky Dice says he made a lot of money off that loss and VSK says he beat Sam Beale on his own two weeks ago. Zicky Dice gets slapped twice. Brian Myers then challenges Sam Beale, whom he calls the worst student he has ever had, to a one-on-one match next week, and says that Sam Beale is a dead man.
Minoru Suzuki beats Kaleb.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose, who says that he has three men pissed off at him for different reasons, and while they are dangerous, he is the most dangerous man in the locker room and that whoever wins should be concerned.
Decay (Rosemary and Havok) beat Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren (who are now officially known as "The Undead Bridesmaids"). At the beginning of the match, The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee) show up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, we hear from Heath and Rhino. Heath says the last year has been rough, but he has busted his tail to come back at Bound For Glory, reunite with Rhino and beat Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). He thought that would be the end of it, but there is still tension. He then says that Rhino got his voice back, and Rhino says it is still so raw to him and that the last year seemed to happen to someone else. He says that there is a poison in his mind and soul and Eric Young put it there, and that with Heath's help, he can purge it. He says that at Turning Point, he and Heath will purge that poison when he tears Violent By Design in half.
Backstage, we hear from The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). McKay says The Undead Bridesmaids (Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren) had one job, and Lee says that if they can't get a simple task done, then they will have to take them out of their tag team division next week.
Backstage, we hear from Chris Sabin. He says Ace Austin looks and sounds ridiculous in an "I Beat Chris Sabin" T-shirt when they have had only one match and he needed Madman Fulton to help him cheat to beat him. He says that at Turning Point, he wants to challenge Austin to a one-on-one match, take the shirt, wipe his ass with it and shove it down Fulton's throat.
In backstage footage from last week, Madison Rayne and Kaleb complain about what happened last week regarding both Mickie James and Mercedes Martinez, then Scott D'Amore shows up and says that Madison Rayne is in a match with Mercedes Martinez next week.
Mercedes Martinez beats Madison Rayne with a stack-up pin. After the match, Madison attacks Mercedes and hits her with a ripcord cutter. She then pulls out a chair from underneath the ring and hits Mercedes with it, then Mickie James shows up and lays Madison out with a Mick Kick before checking on Mercedes. When Mickie helps Mercedes up, however, Mercedes hits her with a Death Valley Driver.
Backstage, we hear from Steve Maclin. He says that last week, he lost just like he did in Bound For Glory, yet nobody has been able to pin or submit him. He says he deserves to be in the X Division Championship match, then Trey Miguel shows up and tells him that if he wants to be pinned or submitted, all he has to do is asked. Scott D'Amore shows up, and after Trey Miguel proposes putting Maclin in the X Division Championship match at Turning Point, D'Amore puts Maclin in a match against Laredo Kid next week. If Maclin wins, the X Division Championsip match at Turning Point is a three-way match. D'Amore then tells Maclin to stop interfering in stuff that doesn't involve him if he loses.
We hear from Sam Beale, Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Sam says he was the first student under Brian Myers' learning tree, which he says meant everything to him. He says that next week, they come face to face, and while it is one thing to refer to all of Myers' knowledge, it is another thing to have that knowledge nowhere in sight. He says having nothing to refer to is the real challenge. Beale says that last week, he beat Myers, and that it could have gone the other way. He says he has seen Myers up close and personal and knows how good he truly is, and the challenges that come with their matches. Sam Beale says he has to take on Myers on his own and prove he can stand on his own two feet, and when he comes to the ring, all he brings is what Myers taught him and that it may be him who teaches Myers the lesson.
In backstage footage from last week, Rohit Raju and Raj Singh meet up with Rocky Romero. Rohit says that Romero's experience carries weight, but he cannot walk into his house without wiping his feet and just get an X Division title shot when he has went through so much to get to where he is. He says that management has given him what he wants and that he is standing in his spotlight, and that he plans to push him out of the way and prove he is better than Romero and everybody else.
Rohit Raju beats Rocky Romero.
Backstage, we hear from Hernandez and Johnny Swinger. Hernandez says that Swinger is old-school just like him and gave him a job when no one else would, and if Swinger has a problem, he has a problem. He then says he has gotten a match with Scott D'Amore and says they have a match next week against The Demon and Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus), then John E. Bravo shows up and says he can solve their problems. He then says he is not wrestling, but Fallah Bahh is. Swinger says he does not trust Fallah, but Fallah says he wants to team with him so that Swinger can owe him.
Backstage, we hear from Chelsea Green. Chelsea says she knew she had to have the Impact Digital Media Championship when she first heard about it, but when she had a shot at the title, John Skyler cheated to beat her. Now that Skyler has lost to Jordynne Grace, there needs to be a new #1 contenders. She has spoken to Scott D'Amore and has gotten a #1 contender's four-way match where it is her vs. Alisha Edward vs. Matthew Rehwoldt vs. Jake Something. Chelsea tells Jordynne to watch closely, because when she wants something, she gets it, and she is about to walk away with her title.
Eddie Edwards beats Matt Cardona and W. Morrissey to become the #1 contender to the Impact World Championship as Moose watches from the skybox.
