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.
We hear from Alyssa Marino, who is in the middle of Winter Storm Hernando in Nyack, New York. The following episode is from Championship Wrestling, and Gotham Wrestling will be back when it is safe to go back to Levity Live.
Mathis and Jordan Cruz head to the ring to start this week's show. Jordan Cruz says the fans should be showing a little more gratitude, as UWN is the best wrestling company in the world and has the best champion representing it. He says that things have been smooth sailing ever since he beat Danny Limelight for the World Champion. He says that UWN is finding new companies and new places for him to go to, and he will be defending the UWN World Championship against Hammerstone at Sunday Night Slam. He says Hammerstone will not kill him and will die trying, because nobody can touch him. Jordan Cruz says that he will be World Champion for as long as he wants, and until then, he must stay sharp, and he will be having a non-title warm-up match against anyone who wants to try their luck with him. The challenge is answered by Jake Redondo.
Jordan Cruz beats Jake Redondo.
Alex Gracia beats "Mack Daddy" Mylo.
Nearly Average Wrestling owner Shane Hartline heads to the ring. Hartline says he is back and that he keeps his promises, for tonight, it feels so good to announce that "Outlandinsh" Zicky Dice is completely done with professional wrestling. He says that he is a Hollywood guy, not a bad guy, and that he gave Zicky a role in his first film. He then announces Zicky's co-star as well as his newest client, Marty "The Moth" Martinez. Marty the Moth heads to the ring, and talks about how filming took place in Abu Dhabi and how he rode camels with Leonardo DiCaprio, who told him to live in the moment. We then see footage of Marty slapping Zicky Dice on Power Slap. Marty says that Zicky method acted so much that he broke four bones in three slaps and have never been able to return to the ring ever again, then he and Hartline thank Zicky Dice for leaving the business and allowing for Marty to come home.
We hear from The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito). Che Cabrera says that Bad Dude Tito is back at 100%. Bad Dude Tito says that he is not happy with Daddy Limelight and that the two of them are coming for the UWN Tag Team Championships.
The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) beats Rob McKnight, Fidel Bravo and Gregory Sharpe in a six-man tag match when Bravo tags himself in as Sharpe has Daniels where he wants him, allowing Daniels to hit a low blow for the pin and the win.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. Nia says that Tiffany Stratton stabbed her in the back after teaching her everything that she knows while Candice is the perfect picture of loyalty, and that she is ready to put Trish Stratus back into retirement. Candice then says that afterwards, Trish will stay in retirement.
We see Cathy Kelley's interview with Logan Paul from earlier today.
Big E hosts an edition of "Main Event Menu" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this edition, Big E takes in the tastes of St. Lawrence Market at the Carousel Bakery, Eve's Temptations, The St. Urbain Bagel Bakery, Paddington's Pump and Beavertails Waterfront.
Elizabeth Irving sings The Star Spangled Banner. Some people respect the United States' national anthem, but boos can be heard throughout the arena. She then sings O Canada, to which the fans not only cheer, but also sing along to.
Bianca Belair beats Naomi, Bayley, Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan to win the Women's Elimination Chamber Match. At the beginning of the match, Jade Cargill shows up and attacks Naomi, pump kicking her into a pod before slamming the Chamber door on her. Naomi has to be taken out on a stretcher, and as a result of this, she is eliminated from the match. Bianca Belair is inconsolable as this happens, but despite this, she goes all the way and wins the match to face Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 41. After the match, Rhea Ripley appears from behind Bianca Belair as she points at the WrestleMania sign, but as they stare down, Iyo Sky stands between them.
Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter Nav is seen in the crowd.
Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus beat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae after Trish Stratus hits a top rope Stratusfaction on Nia Jax and Candice inadvertently hits Nia with a springboard moonsault meant for Trish.
Actors Andrew Phung, Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci are seen in the crowd.
It is announced that 38,493 people are in attendance for tonight's event.
Kevin Owens beats Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match after running Sami Zayn into two ring posts while a metal folding chair is wrapped around Sami's neck before powerbombing him into the ring apron multiple times. After the match, Owens beats up security guards who try to force him to the back, then exposes the concrete floor outside of the ring, grabs Sami and prepares to hurt him again before Randy Orton shows up for the first time in months. Orton brawls with Owens in the ring and hits him with an RKO. He asks Owens "You wanna try to break my neck?" before grabbing a metal folding chair, looking at Owens, tossing the chair out of the ring and tugging at his right knee pad. A security guard still in the ring gets an RKO, and when other security guards get in the ring, they also get RKO's.
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is seen in the crowd.
John Cena beats Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Logan Paul, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and CM Punk to win the Men's Elimination Chamber Match and win his fourth Elimination Chamber Match overall to face "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. McIntyre is eliminated by Priest with a crucifix pin after McIntyre hits Cena with a Claymore Kick, and an angry McIntyre responds by hitting Priest with a Claymore Kick before leaving. Cena beats Punk after Rollins, who apparently never left the Chamber after being eliminated, hits Punk with The Stomp from out of nowhere, allowing Cena to put Punk in the STF. Punk passes out while Cena still has him in the hold, and Cena eliminates Punk and wins the match. After the match, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. After Cody and Cena shake hands and Cena mentions their championship match at WrestleMania, Travis Scott shows up. Shortly after that, The Rock appears. Travis Scott and The Rock both enter the ring, then The Rock says that the moment has arrived and that he will open his arms, and Cody will embrace him as a brother while he embraces Cody as his champion. The Rock says that he wants it all, and that he wants his mind and body and needs his soul. He says that if the answer is "yes," then "The American Nightmare" can live forever. He then warns that if the answer is "no," then "the dream dies." Cody says he wants it all, but his soul no longer belongs to him, because he gave his soul to the ring and the fans a long time ago. Cody then says "Hey, Rock! Go fuck yourself!" Cody and Cena hug, then Cena looks at The Rock before moves his finger across his neck and then shows two fingers. Cena kicks Cody in the groin, then takes a gold Rolex from The Rock and punches Cody with it. Cena then grabs a microphone and hits Cody in the head with it, then blasts Cody with the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cody is busted open at this point, and Cena hits Cody with the title belt again before ripping Cody's shirt off and choking him with his own tie. Travis Scott and Cena hold Cody down so that The Rock can hit Cody with the "Cody's Soul" in the back with the weight belt. Cena then presses his left foot on the back of Cody's head. The Rock then takes some of Cody's blood, rubs it onto the weight belt, then hits Cody with the weight belt one more time before Cena tosses the Undisputed WWE Championship back to Cody. Cena, The Rock and Travis Scott leave while Michael Cole checks on Cody.
We hear from Daniel Garcia, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), Julia Hart, Brody King, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Powerhouse Hobbs and Bandido at the start of the show.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong)...almost. After Dax hits O'Reilly with a piledriver and scores the pinfall, he notices that O'Reilly's foot was on the middle rope, which referee Stephon Smith did not see. After protests from FTR, the match is restarted. Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) beats FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) after the restart. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom reach out to shake hands, but FTR walks away.
We hear from Willow Nightingale, who says that the Con-Chair-To she gave to Marina Shafir is still ringing in Shafir's ears and that she hopes that everybody heard it, as she has gone through so much in AEW, yet some people have forgotten what happens when the smiling stops. Willow says she is "the babe with the power" and that she is not afraid to use that power.
Wheeler Yuta beats Willie Mack. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up from out of the crowd and hits Wheeler Yuta from behind with the briefcase, then takes a microphone and says he has a lesson to teach Yuta about finishing the job. He gets in the ring and tells Yuta to take Adam Copeland out on Dynamite and ensure that he does not leave the ring under his own power, as he does not deserve a clear shot at the AEW World Championship. He then grabs Willie Mack and tells Yuta to finish the job, and Yuta smacks Willie Mack in the head with the briefcase. Moxley then leaves through the crowd.
We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm, who is in bed wearing a neck brace. She says that the nicest thing about being piledriven on the stage is waking up to panicked doctors and dozens of messages asking if she will ever walk again. She says that it gives one time to think if it was either all worth it or a complete waste of time, as her dreams have been haunted by a woman who will not let her wake up. Toni tells "The Glamour" Mariah May "Let's get lucid," as Mariah can pry the AEW Women's World Championship "from her cold, dead hips" while she leaves her soul at home. She also asks if Mariah wants the spotlight that drove her to her in the first place, and says she can give it to her. Toni then says that if Mariah liked Grand Slam Australia, then that show will be foreplay compared to the Hollywood ending that she wants. She says she does not want or need disqualifications, count-outs or rope breaks, and that no holds will be barred and falls will count anywhere. Toni hopes Mariah believes in God before ripping her neck brace off and proclaiming that Mariah will meet Her.
Swerve Strickland beats Clark Connors after targeting Connors' left arm throughout the match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) are met by The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), who thank them for the opportunity. MVP mentions , then says they are men of honor and of their word and give them the tag team titles, then tells them that there is still a few weeks before Revolution and to get their business together, for they will soon be swimming with great white sharks.
Harley Cameron shows up on commentary. Harley names her new finishing move that she used against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo earlier this week on Dynamite "My Finishing Move."
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) when John Morrison bumps into AJ. He calls AJ and Big Justice out for disrespecting MxM Collection (Mason Madden and Mansoor) when he was not around, but he is here now. He challenges AJ to a trios match at Revolution, then says "Big Justice and a cookie don't count."
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Shane Taylor Enterprises ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Vinny Massaro, Nick Ruiz and Dave Dutra in a trios match. After the match, Adam Cole makes his entrance for the next match and walks past Shane Taylor and Shane Taylor Enterprises on the way to the ring.
Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship ends with Shane Taylor Enterprises (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) attacking both men with less than five minutes left in the match. When "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard leaves the commentary, he is attacked by Shane Taylor.
We see a video package for The OPPs (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata).
Backstage, we hear from The Costco Guys (Big Boom AJ and Big Justice). As AJ mentions the disrespect from Johnny TV from earlier, Big Justice brings out Orange Cassidy as one partner. Justice wants to be the third man, but AJ says he needs Big Justice in his corner. Orange says he has a guy for that: Mark Briscoe, who becomes AJ's other partner. He says he has MxM Collection's (Mason Madden and Mansoor) fashion right here, and that they will whup Johnny TV at Revolution. Orange asks what the word of the day is, and thanks to Big Justice, it is "Boom!"
Queen Aminata beats Julia Hart. After the match, Brody King checks on Julia Hart, but he is attacked with the AEW Continental Championship belt by "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who then flips Brody King off.
We hear from Kenny Omega. Omega says he was out for an entire year wondering if he would ever wrestle again, and he had to keep hearing Don Callis talk about how "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beat him twice in one week. He admits this got on his nerves and he is already pissed off, but what he plans to do to Takeshita is not about revenge, but about the International Championship, as whoever holds the belt is regarded as the best. He says that if Takeshita can beat him three times, then it is time for him to admit that Takeshita is better and that Takeshita is Callis' real meal ticket, and that he could never challenge for another championship again as the old him is gone. Omega then says that he has had an entire year to clear his mind, refocus, hone in on his training and sharpen all his dull points to make weaknesses into strengths after leaving his old friends behind and no longer having the baggage of being an Executive Vice President. He says that his focus is on the International Championship, not because of revenge, not because of Don Callis, and not because of Takeshita, and at Revolution, he is taking the title.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Bandido beat The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith).
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow, now wearing a brand-new Heritage Championship belt, thanks the fans and decides to celebrate a three-time Heritage Champion by showing up for the Memphis Wrestilng and starting it off with a "Boom!"
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Iceman Sosa.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth at the announce desk. Nemeth says that he is honored to be here, knowing the history of wrestling in Memphis, then "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case show up. Roberts says he is here to welcome Nemeth to Memphis Wrestling, and admits he was a fan of Nemeth growing up. He then says Memphis Wrestling is his show and to check in with him before showing up next time, but Nemeth says he steals the show. Roberts then says the favorite part of Nemeth's matches was when he lost, which leads from the crowd chanting "Egg sucking dog" to the crowd telling him to shut up briefly before going back to the previous chant as Nemeth says he will shut Roberts up. Roberts says that this is his show and that he is going to prove it before Justin Case holds him back on the way back to the locker room, and Nemeth says he is game for a match with Roberts.
Backstage, Tim Bosby looks at the Cobra Cup trophy and the original Heritage Championship belt on the wall when Marko Harris shows up and congratulates him on the Cobra Cub win, but reminds him that he was close to beating him. Bosby says close doesn't count, and that he will be Heritage Champion soon. Harris says he wants one more shot to prove that he is the best, and Bosby accepts his challenge for a rematch. It is announced that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will face "The Problem" Aaron Roberts in two weeks.
Gio Savage beats Vashawn Harvey.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has successfully defended her title on her own, unlike Nixi XS, who jumped her after her match at SuperBout. Diana then says that Nixi XS has her attention, and she will pay for getting it with a DDT.
Dustin Starr interviews "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil at the announce desk. Bradley counters the chants that he sucks by mentioning his accomplishments before ditching "the dead weight" of Briar Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey, then says that he could be a Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion before blaming the loss on Big Nasty Phil. He says that Phil has dragged him down ever since he showed up, and Phil responds by picking Bradley up by his jacket and threatening to beat him up. Bradley hits Phil with the microphone, and this leads to a brawl between the two that ends with Bradley rolling out of the ring after Phil wraps a chain around his left fist while security and officials line the ring.
Backstage, CJ Money meets with CJ Blaine regarding his mother. Suddenly, CJ Money has to shove CJ Blaine in a nearby janitor's closet to hide the fact that he is talking with him to his mother, who tells him that he has a match and to get it together before dragging him off by his ear.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against CJ Money.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra makes an important phone call with Matt and Reby Hardy.
We hear from Cappuccino Jones, who says that he has wanted to be here in Memphis Wrestling ever since he has gone everywhere as a WWE ID prospect, and that he has called out Swipe Right because he wants a challenge. He says he wanted to face "The Problem" Aaron Roberts for the Heritage title until he lost it, but he is open to all comers. He says he will give anyone the caffeine, but the caffeine always comes with a crash.
Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat Cappuccino Jones and "Super" Sean Legacy in an WWE ID Prospect Tag Team Match after "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up and attacks Cappuccino Jones on the outside.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans. Je'Von says he is only nineteen years old and that this is all he ever wanted, and he is ready for the challenge. He says Javier Bernal has been here for a minute and has earned all his opportunity, but he has to eat tonight and Bernal is in his day. He says that he will not only show the world why he can do this, but why the call him "The Young OG."
Claudio Castagnoli beats Rugido. After the match, Claudio kicks Rugido in the groin, then Magnus runs in and chases Claudio out of the ring with a steel chair.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Luke Langley, Anaya and Vaught in a trios match.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Ruby Soho and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker. As Ruby and Angelo both head out for their date, Saraya and Harley Cameron confront Ruby. Meanwhile, Angelo is attaked from behind with a blackjack by Zak Knight. Saraya then says to Ruby "You needed me, bitch."
Riho beats Trish Adora.
Magnus beats Matt Sydal to qualify for the All-Star Scramble Match at Revolution after escaping Sydal at the top rope, causing Sydal to take a tumble before he hits the running double knees for the win.
Gia Miller interviews Chris Bey for Around The Ring. Chris Bey talks about how he has made music from an early age and his new album Sincerely Him coming out on March 25th, and mentions some of his favorite songs that he has done. He also credits his grandfather Philip Flowers and Elvis Presley as inspirations.
We look back at Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Mick Foley vs. Sting in a Supreme Sacrifice Match from Sacrifice 2009.
Crazzy Steve retains the TNA Digital Media Championship against Rhino in a no-disqualification match after Rhino goes through a table following Steve stapling him with a staple gun.
The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Roman keeps demanding that the crowd acknowledge him three times in order to get the necessary crowd volume before threatening to leave, and he soon becomes disappointed and says The Bloodline is done here. Paul Heyman reminds Roman that they have some other business, then announces to the crowd that The Rock will be out here live after the commercial break. After the commercial break, The Rock shows up and heads to the ring. The Rock asks the fans if they are sure they want to boo the rock only to get booed, then says he has some good news to share: Glendale, Arizona is ten miles away from Phoenix, which is the number one city for cocaine and meth use. He says the fans' lives have meaning and that the "cactus loving crackheads" finally have something worth shooting into their veins. The Rock says that for the first time in a long time, professional wrestling is cool, exciting and electrifiying again because of The Bloodline and that every city they head to will sell out. He then says that Cody Rhodes is not cool, and says that he will not have a one-on-one match with Cody tonight just because the fans tonight want it, but says that the world wants to go one-on-one with him, especially the women. The Rock then says that none of the women in the crowd are ready for his "22 inches of Heaven" that he will wrap around Cody, and says Cody is not ready for Roman, let alone him. He says The Bloodline looked at Cody's challenge and laughed, then states that they have a counter-offer for him: a tag team match where Cody and Seth Rollins face him and Roman Reigns at Night 1 of WrestleMania. He also says that if the two of them can beat him and Roman at Night 1, then Cody's championship match on Night 2 will be free of The Bloodline. However, if he and Roman win on Night 1, it will be "Bloodline Rules," meaning anything goes and The Bloodline can do anything they see fit, and it will be perfectly legal. The Rock says Cody has a lot to think about before he meets them in Dallas, Texas and gives them his answer. He also says that if they do not accept the challenge, then the world will know that he will do everything to make sure Cody does not become champion. He also says that nobody will be able to stop him, and that he and Roman will tragically end Cody's story. Roman stops The Rock before he can finish his promo, then tells The Rock that he will do anything for his family and that he needs one thing from him: acknowledgment from The Rock. The Rock takes off his sunglasses and tells Roman Reigns that he acknowledges him as his Tribal Chief. Both men then shake hands and hug. The Rock then tells the fans that this is family, and that he and Roman will do anything for family before telling the fans to go home and smoke some more crack before letting Roman finish his outro.
Backstage, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller watch footage from Elimination Chamber when LA Knight shows up carrying a metal folding chair looking for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, saying he has a souvenir for him. Knight leaves, then Orton shows up, plays along, and proposes that he faces one of them. He ends up facing Theory when Grayson throws Theory under the bus and basically volunteers Theory as Orton's opponent.
Tiffany Stratton beats Naomi.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) vs. Bayley and Dakota Kai ends in a no-contest. During the match, Dakota Kai refuses to let Bayley tag her in, revealing that she was in league with Iyo Sky and The Kabuki Warriors all along, and all four of them attack Bayley.
Backstage, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) are celebrating when they run into Jade Cargill. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and tells them now is not the time.
Bron Breakker beats Xyon Quinn in seconds with a Spear.
In memory of Michael Jones "Virgil", 1951 - 2024.
Carlito beats Santos Escobar in a Street Fight. During the match, Rey Mysterio returns on crutches, and he reveals that he is no longer on crutches when he attacks Angel and Humberto as they rush at him. Rey then gets in the ring with Escobar, and Carlito spits the apple mist into Escobar's face before putting him through a table for the win.
Backstage, New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, wanting to do whatever it takes for a tag team title shot at WrestleMania 40. Aldis says he has spoken with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and that they will make an announcement soon. Soon, LA Knight is heard looking for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and Aldis tells Knight that he told Styles not to be here tonight. Knight says he will find Styles and hit him with a chair and he will do whatever it takes to do it.
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
Randy Orton beats Austin Theory. After the match, Orton is attacked from behind by Grayson Waller, but Kevin Owens leaves the commentary table and fights Grayson. Theory attacks Owens from behind, but Owens is able to fend them off. Theory gets a Stunner, and Grayson gets an RKO. Both men fist bump afterwards.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Big Bill following two Orange Punches and a third from the top rope.
In footage from after last week's Dynamite, Jon Moxley says last week's match tasted like victory as well as life, as his life is about living to the fullest, for he is a sick man and he likes this. He says this is nothing to be proud of or aspire to, and that he lives for this. He says he is not the kind of guy to go in a dark alley with, as only one guy is coming out and it is him. He says he tried to leave it alone after they both beat each other, but Adam Page was praised while he got nothing. As he continues to bleed on the stairwell, Moxley says he will leave no doubt, and while Page is a great wrestler and a great man, he is not the same animal as him. He says there is only room for one animal like him in AEW, and he will die to protect what is his.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) head to the ring, but the lights soon go out, and The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) are seen behind them when they come back on. The lights go out a second time, and The House of Black attack The Elite. They then hold the trios titles when the lights come on again as The Elite are left laying on the floor.
Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats AR Fox, Action Andretti, Sammy Guevara, Eddie Kingston, Ortiz, Komander and Konosuke Takeshita in the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match. After the match, Hobbs and Samoa Joe have a confrontation, and when Wardlow shows up, security stands between him and Joe only to get levelled. Meanwhile, Hobbs sits on a chair and watches.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy, Danhausen). Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta are out of the Casino Tag Team Battle Royal, but Danhausen says he and Orange Cassidy are in. When asked if he is up to it, Orange says "I don't care."
Chris Jericho beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon. After the match, Chris Jericho grabs his baseball bat and nails Peter Avalon in the forehead with it before hammering him with it. Suddenly, "Absolute" Ricky Starks runs in and watches his back on the way before running Jericho out of the ring. Jericho says that on Sunday, he will beat the hell out of him one-on-one, and that just because The Jericho Appreciation Society are barred from ringside that night does not mean they are here tonight. Jake Hager and Daniel Garcia gang up on Starks and tear his clothes as they attack him, then Jericho hits Starks with the Judas Effect.
We hear from "Hangman" Adam Page. He says that his Texas Death Match with Jon Moxley is all he has left to lose, as Moxley cannot take his friends, his memory, the feeling in the tips of his fingers or his heart. Instead, he will take everything from Moxley. He says he will take Moxley's spot at the table and his bloodlust, and while he is not the same animal as Moxley as he hates violence to his score, he will be the most violent person Moxley has ever seen as it is what he must due to beat him. Page says that after Sunday, Moxley will never be the same.
Renee Paquette interviews Christian Cage in the ring. Christian says that for the better part of the last six month, he has embarrassed "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry and that he was done with him until Jungle Boy stated that he would win a singles championship in 2023. He says that this will happen "over [his] dead body," as he will win a singles title in 2023 this year and that is a fact. He then wants to know if Jungle Boy wants to win a title or beat somebody for their title, as he hesitated during the Con-Chair-To attempt last week. After Christian brags that he responded by taking advantage of that hesitation by leaving Jungle Boy lying "in [his] own blood and piss," he says that his problem with Jungle Boy and his whole generation is that they treat his business like a video game. He says that Jungle Boy is "one-in-a-million" while he is "one of one," and while Jungle Boy treats his business like a video game, he treats it like an ATM and he wants to bleed it dry. Christian then challenges Jungle Boy not to a wrestling match, but a fight, at Revolution, and if Jungle Boy shows up, he is just his father's son, as like his father, he is a no-talent hack whose looks will get him through life. He says that Jungle Boy does not have an ounce of what it takes like he does, then the lights go out. The video screen then shows Jungle Boy digging a grave intercut with what has happened between him and Christian as Jungle Boy sheds a tear. We then see a tombstone with the words "Christian Cage" on it. Christian has no words.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter. Hayter says she cannot tell if it is sweeter to beat "one bitch or two," and Britt says Saraya can watch two former champions duke it out as she will never be women's champion. Hayter then says that Britt will be at tonight's match and that they will be keeping a watch for Saraya.
We hear from The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart). Malakai says the greatest enemy is not composed of flesh, but of fear that eats away. He says that on Sunday, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) have already lost. The House of Black then lays down the trios titles on the ground, then Julia Hart says "See you at Revolution."
Riho beats Toni Storm. After the match, Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter brawl with Toni Storm and Saraya, then Ruby Soho shows up, grabs Saraya and punches her before brawling with Jamie Hayter. Security have to break up the three-way brawl.
Backstage, we hear from Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes. Keith Lee says this is more than what The Mogul Affiliates have done to them, but to others. Dustin says that darkness has fallen and that this Friday, The Mogul Affiliates will learn that they do not like to play games, for they are "Naturally Limitless."
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Danhausen) last eliminate The Butcher and The Blade to win the Casino Tag Team Battle Royal and go on to the four-way tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Revolution. After the match, Danhausen and Orange are attacked from behind by Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal as The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) approach the ring, then The Acclaimed rush in and take out Lethal and Jarrett.
We see a video package for "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship in a 60-minute Iron Man Match at Revolution.
Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa beat The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode). Before the match, Ziggler and Roode come out to their own individual themes ("Here To Show The World" and "Glorious Domination," respectively) before Breakker and Ciampa (who is wearing a singlet similar to Breakker's) attack them before the bell rings.
Backstage, we hear from LA Knight, who tells everyone to tell everyone that he is heading to the ring to call out Grayson Waller and ensure he pays the piper.
We hear from Gunther, who says that Solo Sikoa gets what he wanted tonight: a one-on-one match. He says that Sikoa will face a professional and make him the shame of the island when he chops his tribal tattoos and ends his undefeated streak.
LA Knight is in the ring. Knight says he and Grayson Waller have been doing this since before Halloween Havoc when he beat Waller to become the host of that show, then put each other through hell at WarGames before Waller stole his car and tried to run him down. Afterwards, he beat the hell out of Waller in January only to get a restraining order and a bodyguard in Sanga, but even that was not enough to keep him away. As he mentions what happened last week, Waller and Sanga show up on the balcony. Waller brags about winning last week, then calls LA Knight a roadblock on his path to greatness. Grayson Waller tells the fans they all suck, and tries to leave only to be reminded Knight stood tall after he left him laying in the end. Knight says Waller is all about his social media popularity, but at the end of the day, he stands tall every time. Knight dares Waller to say he can leave him laying as he challenges him to a Last Man Standing Match. Waller says he will go viral next week and become last man standing, but Knight says he will leave Waller laying because he is not good enough.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell tells Persia Pirotta that she and Dexter Lumis will be fine. Meanwhile, Persia tells Indi she is focused on the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. As the two of them leave, Persia sends a sudden, last-second text message.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) watches the next match from "The Toxic Lounge."
Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai beat Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta to advance in the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We see a video package for The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
Lash Legend beats Amari Miller.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Solo Sikoa. Solo Sikoa says he will keep coming forward after Gunther brings everything he has, then says respect is a two-way street and that Gunther is in for a fight.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs are checking out trucks when Elektra Lopez interprets it as catcalling. Lopez says she does not drive a truck like they do, and says Jensen would not know what to do with a real woman if he had one. Jensen says the joke is on her, because he has never been with a real woman. Lopez leaves, and Briggs asks Jensen if he ever listens to the words that come out of his mouth. Jensen says he does, and he sounds good saying them.
Gunther beats Solo Sikoa, bringing Solo Sikoa's undefeated streak to an end.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dolph Ziggler, who wants an NXT Championship match against Bron Breakker. Tommaso Ciampa says any chance of a title shot ended when he beat him, but as Ziggler says he calls the shot, Breakker shows up. Ziggler says he is the roadblock between Breakker and Stand & Deliver, then says Ciampa thinks he can beat Breakker. Ciampa says he already did, then Breakker says he can kick Ciampa and Ziggler's asses. Ziggler says "Good luck with all that," and leaves.
Joe Gacy tells Harland that he will allow him to take his anger out on Draco Anthony tonight, but says Draco is not the source of his feelings and that everyone is fighting their own personal battle.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta lament their loss in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and resolve to get the tag titles, then Duke Hudson shows up and Persia hugs him. After Persia and Duke leave, Indi hopes that Dexter Lumis will text her back.
Next week, Tommaso Ciampa, Bron Breakker and Dolph Ziggler will face each other for the NXT Championship in a Triple Threat Match.
Harland beats Draco Anthony. After the match, Harland gets Draco Anthony up, then hugs him.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick says that every time Carmelo gets in the ring, it is the main event, and Carmelo says that while Pete Dunne is one of the best in NXT, that was before he showed up, and Dunne was never the "A-Champ" and never will be. He says that after tonight, it will not be who is next, but who is left for him.
Backstage, Ivy Nile is met by Tatum Paxley. Tatum says she understood why Ivy did what she did last week and understands failure is not an option, but Ivy says that if she wants to be part of Diamond Mine, she will have to learn the hard way.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) watches the next match from "The Toxic Lounge."
Cora Jade and Raquel Gonzalez beat Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon to advance in the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Sarray shows some other women her neckalce when Tiffany Stratton shows up and calls it "tacky." When Tiffany says she can have one of hers, Sarray says "no thanks." Tiffany then loses her cool and attacks Sarray.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says the smell of opportunity is in the air and that it is WrestleMania season, and while everybody is jockeying for position, he has the North American Championship on his mind. He says that at Stand & Deliver, he will be a made man while his opponent will be "sleeping with the fishes."
Von Wagner beats Andre Chase after inadvertently laying out Bodhi Hayward.
We hear from Nikkita Lyons, who says that Lash Legend is threatened by her and says she should be. She tells Lash Legend to bring back "Lashing Out" so they can talk things out, and tells her to keep the same energy she had tonight.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne despite Dunne snapping Trick Williams' fingers for getting on the ring apron. After the match, Carmelo Hayes says he is a goldmine and that he is taking his talents to Stand & Deliver and defending the title in a Ladder Match.
We hear from Sonny Kiss, who talks about the new AEW entrance theme album Who We Are: A Celebration of Excellence, Volume 1 and his song on the album, "Whatcha Lookin' At."
Sonny Kiss beats Ashton Starr.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat B. Jack and Donovan Izzolena.
Marina Shafir beats Danielle Kamela by submission. (Daniella Kamela previously completed in NXT as Vanessa Borne.)
Dante Martin beats Jack Evans (who has not been seen in AEW in months).
We hear from The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi, JD Drake). Ryan Nemeth says that just when it was safe to dress yourselves and leave the house, it is not, because they are back. He then tells everyone to accessorize. Cezar Bononi tells everyone that it is springtime, and therefore, time to show off one's abs. JD Drake says that if you drink enough beer, you will always look good in your own mind. Avalon says it is time for spring cleaning and for everyone to throw away their favorite clothes, as nobody will never look as good as they do.
Abadon beats Sahara Seven.
Diamante beats Vipress.
Kiera Hogan beats Kelsey Raegan.
Daniel Garcia beats "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods.
We hear from "The Captain" Shawn Dean, who talks about the new AEW entrance theme album Who We Are: A Celebration of Excellence, Volume 1 and his song on the album, "I'm The Captain."
"The Captain" Shawn Dean beats Will Austin.
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Wheeler Yuta) beat The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) after QT Marshall is caught helping Aaron Solo use the ropes for leverage.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Drew says February has been "a bitch of a month" for him, as Sheamus - who he will face in "an absolute war" next - severed their twenty-year friendship, Bobby Lashley attacked him after the Elimination Chamber match, and The Miz cashed his Money In The Bank contract in on him. McIntyre says he has a clear vision of what he is going to do in his head: regain the WWE Championship and main event WrestleMania. He says he did not win the WWE Championship and make it relevant again only to get screwed at the finish line. He says that regardless of whoever wins, The Miz will have a big target on his chest. Suddenly, The Miz and John Morrison show up. The Miz demands to be officially introduced by the ring announcer. It happens, then Miz gets a big pyrotechnical show, much to his pleasure. Miz praises McIntyre for handling everything with dignity and class after he cashed in on him. McIntyre tells Miz to step into the ring and give him a big hug, but Miz refuses, saying he is not McIntyre's favorite person before asking why McIntyre is upset with him, and tells him to blame Bobby Lashley for losing the WWE Championship. McIntyre says he will not do Miz's dirty work tonight and that he will have to face Lashley on his own, and after that, then he will be Miz's problem. Miz says he did not ask McIntyre for his help, and says he is the victim in this situation. Miz says that Lashley threatened his well-being and left him with no choice, and because of that, Lashley now has a title match. He says Lashley has the first title shot instead of somebody more deserving because he is Lashley, and proposes he, McIntyre and Morrison work together. MVP suddenly shows up and asks if this is the start of a new business partnership and asks McIntyre if he is taking this seriously. McIntyre says he isn't, then MVP says it does not change the fact that Lashley will step into the ring tonight and become WWE Champion. MVP also announces that The Miz will defend the WWE Championship against Lashley at 9 PM Eastern Time, at which time Lashley will absolutely destroy him. Miz tries to foster a partnership with McIntyre again, but Sheamus shows up and says that McIntyre does not give a damn about anyone and that he will not be in any shape to help anyone before he and McIntyre brawl outside of the ring. Referees quickly into place in an attempt to break up the ringside brawl, but McIntyre clotheslines Sheamus over the barricade.
Drew McIntyre beats Sheamus after countering the Brogue Kick with a Claymore Kick.
Naomi has a staredown with Nia Jax backstage.
Nia Jax beats Naomi.
We see another vignette for Rhea Ripley, who is coming soon to Raw.
Before the next match, The Miz has stomach cramps backstage. An angry Bobby Lashley rushes backstage and grabs Miz, saying that they will have a match and he will beat his ass for the WWE Championship. As Miz lies on the floor, Adam Pearce tells The Miz that he will defend the WWE Championship at 10 PM Eastern Time even if he has to drag him into the ring.
Braun Strowman heads into the ring. He says that Adam Pearce and Shane McMahon have something against him after he got suspended from headbutting Pearce and being omitted from the Raw Elimination Chamber Match. After saying that Elimination Chamber sucked without him, he says that he is only here for a tag team match he knows nothing about and that Pearce and McMahon are starting to piss him off. As he demands answers, Shane and Pearce show up. Shane says that Strowman is "a little messed up" about being unable to reach his own personal goals, then compares it to taking a few MBA courses and tackling conflict resolution, saying the key to handling it is communication. Shane says he made the match in order to resolve conflict and help him work with WWE management, and says the only way for him to work with management is to be forced to work with management. Shane says the only person he has had any conflict with in management is Pearce, who will be his tag team partner. Strowman hates the idea, but Shane says Pearce has proven himself and that they can do great things if they work together. He then sweetens the pot by having them compete for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. Strowman likes the idea, but says if Pearce screws things up, he will get these hands. He then grabs Peace by the collar and threatens to end him.
The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Braun Strowman and Adam Pearce. Near the end of the match, Shane McMahon tells Strowman to tag in Adam Pearce. After some hesitation from Strowman, Strowman tags in Pearce, who proceeds to lose the match after Shelton Benjamin - who has been hit with a running powerslam by Strowman not that long ago - rolls Pearce up with an inside cradle. After the match, Strowman is absolutely livid at Shane McMahon.
Backstage, Bad Bunny and Damian Priest are met by Elias and Jaxson Ryker. Elias shows respect for Damian Priest, then has a business proposal. Elias says that Bad Bunny has a lot of potential, and proposes they drop a single and turn the music industry upside down. Bad Bunny seems to show interest, and Elias says he will have his people call Bad Bunny's people, but Damian Priest says that according to Bad Bunny, "That's a no."
Before the next match, Elias says that the biggest travesty in the music industry today is his new album being snubbed at the Grammys, then says now is a great time to remind everyone that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." Elias gets interrupted by Bad Bunny's entrance after playing only a few notes, and Bad Bunny shows up just before Damian Priest makes his entrance for the next match.
Damian Priest beats Elias.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he does not what happened last week, but what he does know is that Alexa Bliss had a part to play. After a replay of his regurgitation of some black bile last week, Orton says that unless Alexa wants to share the same fate as The Fiend, she should move on. After Orton says there will be no compassion if she does not, Alexa appears on the screen near Orton and shows him the image of himself telling him this will not end on his terms and that he will have to come to terms with everything he has ever done. Orton then starts coughing and regurgitating again.
Before the next match begins, The Miz tries to make a deal with MVP, saying that Raw is not the stage that Bobby Lashley should have their match at and that they should face each other at WrestleMania. MVP says they are doing it right now, and the WWE Championship match is underway. It then ends as soon as it begins with The Miz immediately runs away from the match with the WWE Championship, leaving Bobby Lashley to win by count-out. The Miz retains the WWE Championship.
Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley meet with Shane McMahon. Shane says there will be another championship match tonight, to which MVP replies "This is bullshit"! Shane McMahon considers stripping The Miz of the WWE Championship and giving it to Lashley, but Lashley says he wants to fight Miz.
Before the next match, Charlotte Flair says the last few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster. She says that she did not want to be a tag team partner and team with someone respectable, and did not want to be part of the Raw Women's title picture. She says that last week, she told her father "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to go home, and now that she has, she has six weeks before WrestleMania, and asks who will face Asuka for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. She then says that she wants to face Asuka for the WWE Raw Women's Championship, but Asuka is at home injured because Shayna Baszler kicked her in the mouth and knocked a tooth out. Charlotte says nobody knows Asuka better than her and that Asuka will come back, for she is a fighting champion, and when she does, she will challenge for the Raw Women's title. Suddenly, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler show up. Shayna says that Charlotte likes to call herself "The Queen," but is fighting an uphill battle as an army of one, then gloats about kicking Asuka's teeth out of her mouth and telling Charlotte she could benefit from some help. Nia Jax says it is a shame that Charlotte sent her father home, as everyone in the locker room wishes she went home instead, and tells Charlotte it will be her, not Charlotte, to face Asuka at WrestleMania. Charlotte says she does not have to say how great or dominant she is, and that others do not have to do it either. When Baszler gets in the ring, she and Baszler brawl, and Nia lays Charlotte out before the two of them overpower her.
Charlotte Flair beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after countering the Kirifuda Clutch into the Natural Selection.
Backstage, Shane McMahon tells Adam Pearce to let Bobby Lashley know that if The Miz does not show up for another WWE Championship match tonight, Miz will be stripped of the title and the title will be given to Lashley.
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) and Matt Riddle beat Retribution (T-Bar, Mace, Slapjack). After the match, a furious Mustafa Ali wants Riddle one-on-one.
Mustafa Ali beats Matt Riddle after Slapjack distracts the referee and Mace distracts Riddle at the top rope.
Backstage, The Miz meets with Shane McMahon and Adam Pearce, saying he defended the WWE Championship. Shane says he will do it in legitimate fashion tonight, but Miz says he is needed as champion and deserves respect. Miz says he feels humiliated and that he is a main event champion, then asks what kind of champion Lashley could be. Shane tells Miz it is all up to him.
WrestleMania 37 is 40 days away!
As soon as The Miz takes his WWE Championship away from the referee before the next match begins, Shane McMahon shows up and introduces some lumberjacks into the match.
Bobby Lashley beats The Miz with the Hurt Lock in a lumberjack to become the WWE Champion! After the match, Lashley puts The Miz in the Hurt Lock again.
Raw Talk: Drew McIntyre vows to main event WrestleMania.
Willie Mack beats Jake Crist by disqualification after Dave Crist pushes Willie Mack off the top rope. As the Crist brothers attack Willie Mack, they are suddenly chased out of the ring with a Kendo stick by Tommy Dreamer. He says that it has been 30 years since he's started wrestling, and it all started here in Las Vegas, Nevada. After saying that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, he challenges the Crist brothers to a tag team match.
Willie Mack and Tommy Dreamer beat oVe (Jake and Dave Crist).
Backstage, Johnny Impact says that the only thing that has changed around here is people's attitude, and insists that he gives title shots to people who deserve it, which makes people uncomfortable. He says that Killer Kross and Moose are the only reason "The Machine" Brian Cage has yet to get his title shot, and tonight, he and Cage will team up to take Kross and Moose down once and for all.
Members of the Las Vegas, Nevada chapter of the NFL Alumni Association are in the front row.
Fallah Bahh and KM beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster and Legend). After the match, Reno Scum attack Fallah Bahh and KM.
Backstage, Glenn Gilberti asks Ethan Page where the management office is, and is led to it. He meets D'Lo Brown, then finds out he is a week late before having his worst ideas ever brought up. He then finds out he was really hired to be a production assistant, not and is told to fetch some coffee.
Backstage, KM says he and Fallah Bahh have clawed their way up the ranks in Impact, and that Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster and Legend) will not make their names at their expense.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Jade vs. Rosemary for the TNA Knockouts Championship in a Monster's Ball Match.
Backstage, Eli Drake confronts Eddie Edwards and says that while Eddie won, so did he, as he told Eddie that all he needed was a little bit of "the old Eddie" to come back, which he saw last week. He then says that they can win together, but Eddie Edwards says he has his tag team partner and that them teaming together is not going to happen.
We hear from "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who says that she will announce who the unlucky person she is facing for her televised in-ring debut.
Tessa Blanchard beats Delilah Doom.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says that he and Johnny Impact can get along as a team, and that everything Johnny Impact has said is true. He says when he and Johnny win, he will make sure Johnny lives up to his promise.
Backstage, as Rosemary goes to war against Father James Mitchell, Kiera Hogan shows up with Jordynne Grace and says she has a team in them. Rosemary tells Kiera this is not her fight, but Kiera says Rosemary fought for her and she wants to return the favor. Rosemary relents, then tells Kiera to back off once Allie is back on their side.
Zachary Wentz beats Ethan Page after Ethan Page mouths off NFL Alumni Foundation member Morlon Greenwood and nearly gets beaten up for it.
Backstage, Glenn Gilberti meets Tommy Dreamer...and the Anthem owl, who nearly tears Gilberti apart.
Ace Austin debuts next week!
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that he took Rich Swann in when he was seventeen years old and that Rich used him - not the other way around - and that he should show a little bit of gratitude. He says he tossed Rich Swann off the side of the stage because he loves him, and says it it time he welcomed Swann to the oVe family.
Backstage, Killer Kross tells Moose that they will go out there tonight and that he will not be made into a loser again. Moose compares Johnny Impact to the hot girl in the bar who winks at all the guys and walks away when they approach, and says that he and Kross will take "The Machine" Brian Cage out.
Backstage, Santana and Ortiz tell Konnan that they did to The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) what they would do to any other team, but Konnan says that The Lucha Bros. were family and that he will ask for another rematch and be the one to handle everything.
Moose and Killer Kross beat Johnny Impact and "The Machine" Brian Cage with a Kross Jacket to Cage after Johnny hurts his neck and Cage's forehead is busted open with the Impact World Championship.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Joseph Park is on the phone with Grandma Jenny, promising that he will never bring Abyss back and that he will face Kongo Kong himself, even though they both agree that Joseph doesn't have a chance.
We hear from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan), who tell Eddie Edwards that if he thinks he can stick his nose in the business, then they will take it personally and they will have people everywhere watching him. He says oVe is a religion, and they will hurt him to prove a point as they take control of everything.
El Hijo del Fantasma beats Braxton Sutter. After the match, he asks if this is it for him and says Allie isn't out here because she ruins lives. He says he has been kicked, spit on and disrespected too many times, and no matter how many times he goes to management, he is the biggest star everyone has ever seen and he did not even get an entrance tonight. Suddenly, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and drives Braxton Sutter into the mat.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is Scott Steiner's debut on March 12, 2006.
We see a video package where "Reborn" Matt Sydal talks about his time as Impact Grand Champion, and says he wants to share his spirit guide with everyone.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews "Reborn" Matt Sydal backstage. Sydal says with him, there is no hope or try; his third eye is open and the X Division Championship is his destiny. Suddenly, Taiji Ishimori shows up and hands Sydal a scroll in which Ishimori demands that Sydal defend the Grand Championship in their match as well so he can take two titles back to Japan and tell everyone how Sydal is a choke artist. He also goes on to call Sydal a douchebag.
Kongo Kong beats Joseph Park. After the match, Jimmy Jacobs asks Joseph Park is Abyss is going to "come out and play." Kongo Kong then chokes Joseph Park out with a scarf, and Jimmy says they do not have to come out this way before he asks him again two more times. Joseph Park cannot answer due to being choked out, and Jimmy Jacobs tells him that they are just getting started.
The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) are having a celebration, saying that they have The Latin-American Xchange shook and that they are going to take the tag team titles. Trevor Lee then tells Caleb Konley that the tropical party that Caleb is throwing is not what he had in mind, and The Mumbai Cats show up. Trevor Lee apologizes to the Cats, saying he and Caleb thought they were LAX. Suddenly, Konnan shows up and tells The Cult of Lee that they will not be taking the tag team titles and he is surprised they're not "doing cartwheels in their Wonder Woman bikinis." They then find out Konnan is not alone, as The Mumbai Cats unmask to reveal they are Santana and Ortiz. They try to shove The Cult of Lee's faces into the pool before throwing them in, and tell them they will be coming back for the bandannas they stole.
Alberto El Patron tells Johnny Impact and Austin Aries they have taken the spot that belongs to him, and that it should be him competing to be the Impact World Championship. He says it doesn't matter, and they can pretend to do something amazing and be real men. At the end of the day, they will have to face him, for if you are not with him, you are against him. He says that Johnny and Aries are just faces for him, and that the main goal is destruction and becoming Impact World Champion.
Rosemary beats Hania the Huntress. After the match, Rosemary says Hania thought she wanted to play, but she is nothing more than a puppy dog and she is still the alpha bitch. She asks the fans if they should prove that once and for all and take back the Impact Knockouts Championship, and says she will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Suddenly, Taya Valkyrie shows up for the first time since January, and asks Rosemary if she missed her, saying her fans did. She has been listening to what Rosemary has had to say, and she finds it hilarious as the "bitch part" is the only truth in it. She says that Rosemary should be called her bitch from now on, then they stare down before Taya leaves. Both women get on the apron on opposite sides, but Taya attacks as soon as Rosemary turns her back before hitting Road To Valhalla on the ramp.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Eddie Edwards vs. Lashley for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship from 2016.
We see a video package of the events of the last several months that have Laurel Van Ness into who she currently is, which has led to her commitment ceremony with the Impact Knockouts Championship tonight.
The commitment ceremony between Laurel Van Ness and the Impact Knockouts Championship takes place. KM brings the Impact Knockouts Championship out to the ring and asks as the minister for the ceremony. KM reveals that he is an ordained minister and that he has married both straight and gay couples, but tonight, he will be marrying a woman with an inanimate object. When he asks if anybody has any objections as to why Laurel Van Ness should not marry the Knockouts Championship, someone shows up. That person is Braxton Sutter, who is now in a neck brace after being plowed into the mat by Brian Cage, and that your life does not flash before your eyes before you die. He says the only thing he saw that was important to him was Laurel Van Ness, and that one year ago, he made the biggest mistake of his life when he left her at the altar, and says that Allie ruins people's lives. He says that Van Ness is doing great, and while he is not here to stop the marriage, he loves her, and proposes that the two of them - and the Impact Knockouts Championship - live in holy matrimony. Laurel Van Ness says no, and tells him to get out. KM asks for any more objections on Van Ness' behalf, Van Ness wants to make sure. All of a sudden, someone sneaks into the ring dressed in all black, and this time, it is Allie, who goes after Laurel Van Ness and beats her up.
We see another message from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan). Callihan simply says "Thumbs up...thumbs down."
It is announced that Allie will challenge Laurel Van Ness for the Impact Knockouts Championship next week at Crossroads, and that Taiji Ishimori vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal will be for both the Impact X Division and Grand Championships in a Title vs. Title Match. It is also announced that The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) will face The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) for the Impact Tag Team Championships next week, and that Lashley and Eddie Edwards will take on oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) at the event.
We see a video package for Johnny Impact vs. Austin Aries for the Impact World Championship next week at Crossroads.
Eddie Edwards beats Sami Callihan with a roll-up. The rest of oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) get ejected from ringside after attempted interference during the match. After the match, Sami Callihan attacks Eddie Edwards and attacks him with a nailbat before hitting him with a shoulder breaker. Backstage, Lashley is on his way to the ring when he is attacked by the rest of oVe (Jake and Dave Crist). Sami Callihan then places an opened steel chair on top of Eddie Edwards and smacks the bat into the chair as oVe keep Lashley pinned down backstage. (The bat swing by Callihan is botched, however, and the bat ends up meeting his face, causing Edwards to bleed profusely and also suffer a black eye in the process.)
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Eric Young asks what kind of man knows is walking to his end, and invites his friends. He says he knows Tye Dillinger is that kind of man and is making some bad choices. He asks Dillinger to be the one to end it for him...alone.
Asuka retains the NXT Women's Championship against Peyton Royce. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce attack Asuka after the match, and continue to work on Asuka's injured shoulder. Ember Moon shows up to make the save and beat up Billie and Peyton, then she stares down with Asuka.
We see footage from NXT TakeOver: San Antonio where "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is helped to the back after his match. We then see Kassius Ohno talking to Nakamura, then we see footage of Ohno's return from last week.
General Manager William Regal announces that Bobby Roode will defend the NXT Championship against Kassius Ohno in two weeks.
Paul Ellering gives The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) a pep talk before the next match.
We get a look at Wolfgang from the United Kingdom Championship Tournament.
Next week: "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is in action!
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) by disqualification after The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) attack #DIY. The Revival hit Shatter Machine on Ciampa, then Akam rushes in and go after The Revival only to fall victim to a Shatter Machine as well as Dawson and Wilder lay them out. As The Revival leave, Paul Ellering tells them that the pain is just beginning.
Jeff Hardy congratulates Rockstar Spud for last week.
Kurt Angle beats Bobby Roode with the Ankle Lock Submission.
After the match, Bobby Roode says that there is no shame in losing to Kurt Angle, and thanks Kurt for everything he's done. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and thanks Angle as well, calling him a TNA legend and saying that their friendship has been priceless. The three of them have a toast, Angle with a half-gallon of milk and Roode and Storm with some wine. Angle says he wants to see Beer Money (Roode and Storm) take on The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards). The Wolves show up, and Davey Richards calls Kurt Angle the one constant in his life and career. As for The Wolves vs. Beer Money for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, he's all for it. Eddie Edwards tells Beer Money to keep the Feast or Fired Briefcase, because they'll lose. Storm, on the other hand, says that Beer Money will come out on top.
Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky and Tyrus. He says he came into the cage with one mission: beat Ethan Carter III. He then says he is done with EC3 and that he owns him. He then congratulates the man who helped him beat EC3 last night: Rockstar Spud. Spud shows up, clad completely in black and leather, says the audience would have sold out too if they lived in England their entire lives. He then turns on the fans for cheering for EC3, saying not one person stood up for him when he needed it most. Spud says he did the right thing: take from him what he's always wanted and craved, which is the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After putting Matt and his family on a pedestal, he calls Matt the greatest TNA World Heavyweight Champion of all time, as well as the one the company needs and deserves. As Spud talks about how they "got rid of the cancer," EC3 shows up, clearing the ring and taking down both Matt Hardy. Spud tries to attack EC3 from behind, but runs when his attack has no effect. EC3 then challenges Spud to a fight tonight.
Gail Kim tells Maria from backstage that she had her chance to prove herself the miracle of women's wrestling and blew it...so now she's calling her out for a fight.
After Matt Hardy and Rockstar Spud blame Dixie Carter for everything that's happened as a result of her not firing Ethan Carter III, Dixie declares tonight's fight between Matt Hardy and EC3 unsanctioned.
We finally learn the identity of the man in white: Jimmy Havoc.
Abyss beats Jimmy Havoc in a no-disqualification Match.
Ethan Carter III gives Rockstar Spud credit for waiting a year to get revenge on him, but still says he is a coward. He says tonight will be a slaughter, and that it will not be merciful.
Gail Kim shows up and calls out Maria Kanellis, saying she showed her true colors when the crowd wanted to see her fight. She tells her to come on out. Maria shows up and says she's proud of the lesson she taught her: that she would be just like Gail if she got in the ring last week. She then says Gail wants to be like her, but Gail calls her "a crazy-ass bitch" and says she's nothing like her. Maria says Gail married a celebrity chef, then says she herself enjoys being a celebrity. Gail says the crowd wants to see her fight and chases Maria to the back, but Jade attacks Gail from behind and eventually hits her with the Knockouts Championship belt. She then tells Gail Kim that she's coming for what's hers.
Eric Young and Bram show up, and both men say that nobody can beat Eric. Eric Young challenges anyone who thinks he can beat him to come down to the ring, and the one to answer is UK indies sensation Big Damo.
Eric Young retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Big Damo.
Drew Galloway tells "The Miracle" Mike Bennett that he will be the one needing the miracle as he will make him tap out.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Drew Galloway after Maria Kanellis puts Bennett's foot on the rope as Galloway has him in the Iron Maiden. This distracts Galloway, and Bennett rolls him up with a schoolboy for the win.
Matt Hardy tells Rockstar Spud to get ready for tonight's match and make Ethan Carter III "pay for his sins."
We hear from Grado, who says he can prove that he was screwed out of a job in TNA.
Next week: Kurt Angle vs. Lashley! Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) vs. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards)!
Tyrus and Matt Hardy attack Ethan Carter III as he makes his way to the ring for the main event, but EC3 beats Tyrus up and locks Matt Hardy in a truck.
The non-sanctioned match between Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud ends with EC3 choking Spud out.
Nattie's family tries the exercise machine that TJ gave her for her birthday a while back. It doesn't work out very well.
Nattie is worried as she hasn't been used for any storylines lately, and wants to take part in one at the first opportunity.
Paige introduces Kevin to Sasha Banks. Kevin is in town visiting. Paige feels like their relationship isn't what it used to be ever since she admitted she didn't want to be engaged.
Brie brings a big flower arrangement brought to her by Bryan.
Brie, Nikki and Nattie head to a hotel. We find out that TJ wants Nattie to take his last name, but she isn't in such a rush to do it.
Rosa Mendes wants a role in WWE other than wrestling due to her pregnancy. She tries her hand at correspondence and backstage interviewing, but she finds out it's not all that cracked up to be.
We see the aftermath of the backstage segment where Nikki throws the "Bella-bration" cake at Brie and Alicia.
Rosa Mendes talks with Mark Carrano about doing some backstage interviewing. Mark Carrano reminds her than in some backstage interviews, she can be in the line of fire. He doesn't see it working out.
Paige gets a text from Kevin which says that she's not giving him the attention that he wants.
Paige heads to Alicia's house to give Kevin some space, as she doesn't feel like going home after their massive fight by text.
Brie and Bryan have a hilarious moment together at home, where we find out that Brie's idea of romance is...interesting.
Rosa meets up with Nikki backstage. The idea of Rosa being a social media correspondent is brought up, and Rosa likes the idea.
Nattie not taking TJ's last name is brouht up by Paige, Alicia and Mark Carrano...and Paige and Alicia thinks that TJ should be taking hers. Given that the Neidhart family is like wrestling royalty, even Nattie doesn't think it's a bad idea. Same with Titus O'Neil.
Nikki finally drops the Divas title to Charlotte. She says that it's bittersweet and sad to see her record-breaking reign go, but for now, it's time for her to take care of her body.
TJ and Nattie have a meal out with Nattie's parents. Nattie brings up the idea of TJ taking up her last night, but TJ turns down the idea.
Paige finally heads home with Kevin. The car ride home feels awkward.
Brie and Nikki go shopping. Brie tells Nikki that Bryan has said yes to expanding the house, but Brie wants to do something for Bryan. Brie asks Nikki what being romantic with John Cena is like to get an idea on how to be more romantic with Bryan. Nikki gives her a few pointers, and sets up a romantic date for Brie and Bryan.
Nattie and TJ have a conversation over each person taking the other's last name. It becomes apparent that the whole "Nattie's husband" thing in the ring has been a bit emasculating, especially when TJ says that he "doesn't want his balls in her purse."
Brie tells Bryan she's decided to be more romantic, and Nikki's plan goes into full swing. As soon as Brie and Bryan get in the limo, it feels a bit humourous and awkward, then they have a fancy dinner. At this point, Brie considers herself a "romance failure."
Nattie finds out that she is coming back to the ring after about four months in a match with Trinity to return to the Divas Division.
Rosa talks with Bryan Pellegatto, Vice President of Digital Video. She brings up the idea of being a social media correspondent. Bryan likes the idea, and doesn't want to go against Mark Carrano's wishes, but says something can be worked out.
Nattie does a promo with Paige before her big return. She hopes to do well in this match, which feels like a big restart for her.
Nattie has the match with Trinity. She not only like the fact that the crowd is chanting for her, but she feels proud to be a Neidhart.
Rosa does her first pre-show interview..and it goes great. Rosa feels more useful than ever.
Paige tells Alicia she doesn't want to go home now that she and Kevin are arguing all the time now. To make matters worse, Paige's mother is coming to town. Alicia thinks Paige is being ridiculous, and if Paige wants to make it work, she needs to make it work. Paige doesn't know what to do, but she doesn't want to run away from the problem.
Nattie tells her parents she's taking TJ's last name, but is keeping Neidhart and changing her last name to Neidhart-Wilson.
Brie realizes she's trying to hard to do what Nikki considers romantic. Bryan finds out that Brie has rented out a Tesla electric car, and Bryan loves it. They head to a nature park, where Brie has another gift in store for Bryan: a stone koala.
