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.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony grabs the microphone and demands his rematch for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship while also admitting that Marko "Hangtime" Harris was the better man eight days ago, then tells Marko Harris to "get [his] Billy Dee Williams lookin' ass out here," which causes Maria Starr to laugh on commentary. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says he has a contract signed and that Mike Anthony had his shot. Mike Anthony takes the sheet of paper out of King Cobra's hand and rips it up before getting in the ring, and Marko "Hangtime" Harris shows up with senior official David Knight, who needs the help of multiple referees to hold Marko Harris back. King Cobra then makes Mike Anthony vs. Marko "Hangtime" Harris for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship the main event for today.
Memphis Wrestling returns to Jackson, Tennessee on January 29th!
In footage from Jackson, Tennessee, Dem White Boys (Kevin and Gavin White) beat The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah). The match is dedicated to the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee and is Kevin White's last match with his son Gavin White before Gavin starts a singles career in next week's show. After the match, Sevyn Cruz slaps Chuck Swann right in the face when Swann confronts him.
Backstage, Xya is met by Tim Grind, who says that he is super proud of Xya become Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship. Lil' Homie shows up and asks what is next for him and Tim Grind, then hints at wanting to go solo before leaving.
In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Raven Black finds a ton of Halloween candy in her briefcase.
"Sweet" Judy Lee beats Nurse IV.
In footage from Jackson, Tennessee, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against Main Event Bradley after shoving the referee into the ropes to trip Bradley off the top turnbuckle.
Backstage, the Kick Ass Wrestling outlaw collective celebrate Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich turning on Memphis Wrestling. Terry Golden says that Kick Ass Wrestling, not Memphis Wrestling, is what Memphis wrestling is all about before raising their beers to "Superstar" Bill Dundee.
In the WrestleCenter parking lot, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) are met by The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker). Wonder Boy says it help Lamonte out if he became a good guy and a superhero, but The L.A. Hustlers dismiss the notion and walk off.
We see a Halloween costume contest in footage from Jackson, Tennessee. During the contest, Marko Stunt and VaShawn Harvey take part just to mock Big John Dalton as well as the fans. This leads to them brawling with Big John Dalton and The Shocker as well as someone dressed as Chuckie taking down Marko Stunt and VaShawn Harvey with a cross body from the top rope.
Mike Anthony vs. Marko "Hangtime" Harris for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest after Tim Bosby suddenly shows up and slams both men off the top rope at the same time before attacking them both post-match. Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
WMC Sports Anchor and Memphis Tigers football legend Doc Holliday hosts this week's show from inside the studios at Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee while Dustin Starr calls the action in Jackson, Tennessee.
The Outbreak (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) and Paige Collett beat The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James, Nasty Nick and Reverend Ash Taylor) and The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Sister Asa) in a three-way trios match.
We hear from Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich, who both want a piece of the Kick Ass Wrestling collective.
Before the next match, Derrick King calls out the Kick Ass Wrestling collective, saying that they "have some ass-kicking to do right now."
K-Toomer and "The Gift" Ryan Sanders vs. Chris Rocker and Bullwhip Ballard ends when Terry Golden hits K-Toomer with the Big Mane Fight Championship with help from Ballard. After the match, Hollywood Little shows up and goes on the attack along with Terry Golden. Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich show up only to turn on K-Toomer and Sanders and reveal themselves as members of the Kick Ass Wrestling collective, and when members of the locker room show up to make the save, the numbers game is too much.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that he and Marko "Hangtime" Harris can beat each other and that it depends on who the better man is on any given night. He says that this is an home invasion, as he will step into Marko's backyard and he will need the whole town as a nightmare is on its way to beat him and stay Heritage Champion. We then hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris, who then states that the games are over and that they are both in Jackson, Tennessee, where all he does is win, and he is ready to prove himself and become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. He then welcomes Mike Anthony to his own nightmare.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Mike Anthony to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! This happens after Marko "Hangtime" Harris hits four cutters: one from the mat, one from the bottom rope, one from the middle rope and one from the top rope. After the match, Mike Anthony raises Harris' hand to end the show.
The show begins with a moment of silence and ten-bell salute to the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee.
Dustin Starr interviews Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) at the announce desk. Kevin White says that "Superstar" Bill Dundee was a man of class and character who touched millions, and that he is grateful to have been trained by Dundee and have spent several years with the guy. He says that he will dedicated the weekend to Dundee as he talks about how Dundee wanted others to succeed, then declares that this will be the last time he will be out in the ring with his son Gavin. All of a sudden, Terry Golden and the Kick-Ass Wrestling collective show up. Golden mentions his history with Kevin White and says that while he respects what he is doing for his son, he says that he is no friend and trainee of Dundee and that he just carried Dundee's bags and made his lunch. Golden says he had been friends with Dundee for 30 years and that he will be the one dedicating the match to him, and this leads to officials having to break up a brawl before it can begin.
We hear from "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, who thanks "Superstar" Bill Dundee and mentions the people that Dundee will meet in Heaven before hoping that if there is ever a wrestling hall of fame in Memphis, Tennessee, that Dundee is the first person in it.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox after kicking Moses off of the ring apron before hitting a cutter on Eli Knox. After the match, Marko Harris looks at the Heritage Championship before taking it from the referee, then Dustin Starr interviews Marko at the announce desk. Marko Harris asks Matchmaker King Cobra to come to the announce desk. Marko says that the wrong call was made and that his shoulders were up, but he is not here to make excuses, and he hands the Internet Championship to King Cobra, saying there is a list of people he needs to beat, but he needs to do as the Heritage Champion. King Cobra takes the title and says that he understands his feelings and frustrations and may not agree with it, but he sees where Marko is coming from, and announces that Friday night in Jackson, Tennessee, Marko will get his shot.
At the WrestleCenter, Jake Brewer interviews the fans about what "Superstar" Bill Dundee meant to them.
We see The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Asa) walking around in a graveyard as they announce that they will be in Jackson, Tennessee on October 2nd. We also find out that The Infection (Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker, Barnabas the Bizarre) will be returning on October 2nd. We hear from Barnabas the Bizarre, who hypes up the Halloween Spooktacular as well as the return of Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker and their match with The Modern Day Monsters.
Xya retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Ally X.
We see footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee with "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart and Jerry "The King" Lawler one more time.
We see never-been-footage of Maria Starr confronting "Superstar" Bill Dundee during Dundee's radio show, demanding Dundee apologize for putting his hands on her. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. When Dundee heads to the parking lot, Dustin attacks Dundee at the bottom of the steps leaving up to the building, and when security shows up, they also get jumped.
We hear from The Away Team (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, "The Hybrid" Aries Clark, Big Nico 5XL). Justin Case tells Main Event Bradley to bring CJ Squared with him to Jackson, Tennessee. Zay Washington says that Bradley has never been on his level and not worthy enough to take the Junior Heritage Championship from him.
We see never-before-seen private footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee as well as a message from Jamie Dundee, aka JC Ice, who says that for the first time ever, he has nothing to say before stating that he loves his father.
Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) beat Chris Rocker and Bullwhip Ballard by disqualification after Preston Blake attacks Kevin White on the outside in full view of senior official David Knight. After the match, Terry Golden hits Kevin White with the BMF Championship, then K-Toomer and "The Gift" Ray Sanders shows up and clear the ring before Derrick King joins them.
Dustin Starr interviews Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk to start today's show. Harris says he has been doing his thing since the SummerSlam tryout, but something is not right, because while we has being coached by the best of the best, he was told that he had to be number one and show what he is all about. Harris then says that it is time to go for some more gold, then Mike Anthony shows up. Mike Anthony introduces himself, then tells Harris to stay in his lane after his SummerSlam tryout instead of challenging him, then Matchmaker King Cobra shows up. King Cobra makes a title vs. title match between both Marko Harris and Mike Anthony for today's main event.
We hear from Terry Golden and the Kick-Ass Wrestling collective in the WrestleCenter parking lot. Golden says they are sticking around and says that next week is going to be a lot worse and that "somebody is getting their ass kicked for real."
Justin Case guests on commentary for the next match.
Big Nico 5XL beats The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) in a two-on-one "five-count match." The match ends with a five-count demanded by Big Nico 5XL. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. Justin Case says what happened to The Disorderlies is what will happen to Memphis Wrestling, then Zay Washington says there is nobody on the roster who compares to him. All of a sudden, Main Event Bradley returns for the first time in months and reminds Zay Washington that he is still here before telling Washington that he has failed to meet the 215 lb. weight limit. This leads to a shoving match between Bradley and Washington, and Bradley tells Washington that he is a marked man.
Backstage in front of the WrestleCenter entrance, Ruffshot Lamonte tells Notorious Bradley that therapy is working well for him, but he suddenly has a bad feeling and cannot enter the WrestleCenter. All of a sudden, former WWE Superstar Dexter Lumis is seen behind a window as Notorious Bradley has to get Lamonte into the building.
We see footage from Tupelo Supershow where a masked man in a black hoodie stops Jay Smooth from hitting Kale with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane. Kale and the man in the hoodie get the better of Jay Smooth as the referee is down, and Kale gets the win. Dustin Starr then interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who shows up on his own with a wooden baseball bat in his right hand. Blaylock says that nothing has been done about Kale kidnapping his son, and says nothing has been done because everyone is "busy kissing Jerry Lawler's butt." He says Kale will get hurt, and says that whoever is in the black hoodie and mask is "a dead man walking." Blaylock says that nobody lays hands on his son, and that his son had to go to a psychiatrist because of this before promising there will be hell to pay.
"Sweet" Judy Lee beats Ally X after Dahlia Black gets in the ring only for Judy Lee to get the better of her, slam Ally X on top of her and pin the both of them for the win. "Miss Ego" Serena is seen at ringside throughout the match.
We hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris, who says that success is all he knows and that what he has achieved in Memphis Wrestling is not enough. He says he is willing to risk it all to be the man in Memphis Wrestling. We then hear from Mike Anthony, who says that Marko Harris wants to be the top guy after having his chance at superstardom, and instead of "Hangtime," it will be time he welcomed Harris to the nightmare.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris vs. Mark Anthony in a title vs. title match for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship and the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a draw. During the match, Marko Harris goes for the cutter off the top rope, but inadvertently takes out senior official David Knight. Mark Anthony hits the Genetic Dream, but when he goes to the top rope, Marko Harris catches up to him and hits him with a Superplex. Both men pin each other, but both men have their shoulders on the mat when senior official David Knight comes to and makes the count. Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. After the match, both Marko Harris and Mike Anthony still want to settle the score as the show fades to black.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk to start today's show. K-Toomer says that lately, he has been pissed off, as he talked legacy, history and opportunity and was not getting opportunity, and how he created an opportunity for everyone else. He says that his mission is to make everyone care about the Big Mane Fight Championship as if it were a legitimate championship, and to that, he has to keep dropping body after body. He then throws out an open challenge.
K-Toomer retains the BMF Championship against Big Nico (now known as Big Nico 5XL) by referee stoppage with a sleeper hold after striking Big Nico into near-unconsciousness.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who asks Tim Bosby who died and made him king so he could demand a stipulation after everything that he had done recently. Anthony then says he has his own stipulation, then replaces the Heritage Championship with an identical title with a white strap instead of a black one. We then find out from Dustin Starr that Mike Anthony wants a lumberjack match.
Dustin Starr interviews "Action" Mike Jackson at the announce desk. Mike Jackson talks about how he came to Memphis in 1974 and beat Tommy Gilbert for championship gold in the Mid-South Coliseum when "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and Moses show up and interrupt. Eli Knox calls Mike Jackson "a washed up old man" and says the Junior Heritage title should be called "the Senior Heritage title" before giving him a chance to hand him the title and leave. He says that has taken on some of the best and that Eli's name is not among them, and while he respects a lot of guys, he does not respect Eli. Mike hopes Eli's butt is as big as mouth when he beats him in the ring.
"Action" Mike Jackson retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox after whipping Eli Knox into Moses, knocking Moses off the apron.
Backstage, Xya thanks Gigi Turner for having her back. Gigi tells Xya to keep an eye on the gold, and Xya notes they are thinking the same thing before mentioning that they are in tag team action next week.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). Jimmy Blaylock says getting rid of Kale was "the best thing ever," then introduces a special guest who has done more in nineteen years than anyone else ever: his son, Jay Blaylock. Jay says he does not like how Dustin and the fans have treated his father, then says he is putting his foot down on Dustin and the fans and demands his father be given respect. As Jimmy Blaylock says he has the Hollywood Cup with him, he finds out that the cup - now officially called the Cobra Cup again - is missing from Jay Smooth. Suddenly, someone in a black hoodie shows up with the Cup, and it is none other than Kale, who leaves through the fan entrance.
We see footage of Marko Stunt vs. Gran Metalik for the Arkansas Travelers Championship at Arkansas Travelers' Wrestling Night.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He mentions Memphis Wrestling's partnership with St. Jude's Children Hospital for Tupelo Throwdown IV, then brings out Big Daddy. He says that he is on a hot streak and that he and his father is doing great before VaShawn Harvey interrupts. VaShawn says he and the people in the back are using his father to gain sympathy from the fans, then says that WrestleCenter is a place of business and a place for the strong. Big John Dalton reminds VaShawn that he recently lost to Marko Harris, but VaShawn says he has been a champion while Big John Dalton only won gold because of K-Toomer and Buff Bagwell. He then says that he feels bad for Big Daddy, since he is going to die knowing his son is a failure. Big John punches VaShawn in the jaw, and referees have to get involved before things get worse.
We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra. He announces that next week's Heritage Championship match between Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony will be two-out-of-three falls and a have a lumberjack match for the second fall, and in case of a third fall, the third fall will be in a submission match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Livewire" Bobby Ford. Before the match begins, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx shows up and tells the referee to check Bobby Ford, and the referee finds a chain in Bobby Ford's boot.
Dustin Starr interviews PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) at the announce desk to start today's show. Wolfie D says it has been 25 years, almost to the day, that PG-13 was in Memphis, Tennessee, where it all began in 1993. He says that the Memphis fans made them and that they have wrestled all over the world and became the tag team of the 1990s. All of a sudden, Terry Golden and the Kick Ass Wrestling collective suddenly show up, much to the chagrin of both Dustin Starr and PG-13. Terry Golden says "What's up, losers?" JC Ice says that this is PG-13's time to shine, and Golden tells JC Ice to "shut the fuck up" before saying he is the worst part of his father. All of a sudden, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders shows up. Terry Golden says PG-13 are losers who ruined every opportunity they had, then says that Wolfie D's father is nothing and that Wolfie D's wife craps in a bucket. This leads to a potential brawl that officials and security have to break up.
After the commercial break, PG-13, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders all have metal folding chairs in the ring while the Kick Ass Wrestling collective are held back, with Terry Golden even trying to swing a chair at the referees as the collective is forced out of the WrestleCenter.
Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.
"Action" Mike Jackson beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, Wonder Boy, The Shocker, and "The Ember" Shawn Aries in a Five Starr Five-Way match to become the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion after Colton Cage leaves the commentary table to distract Eli Knox as Moses holds Mike Jackson down. Eli swings at Jackson, but Jackson ducks and Eli inadvertently knocks Moses off the ring apron as a result. Mike Jackson then hits Eli Knox with a neckbreaker to win the match and the vacant Junior Heritage Championship at 76 years of age, making him the oldest champion to hold any title in the promotion.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that things have not gone his way. He feels he made a good boss, that he had a lot of changes and good ideas in mind and that a lot of people loved him in the back, but somebody got in the way and messed up everything. He says that all they had to do is climb the ladder and grab the briefcase so he could be boss forever, and blames Kale for the Hollywood Clique's failure. He says that Kale embarrassed him in front of Big Vito and the world, and calls him "the weakest link." Kale says he has hired to win the tag team titles and that Blaylock needed him. Blaylock puts his hands on Kale and calls him "a son of a bitch" as he tells Jay Smooth to take care of business, and Jay Smooth hits Kale in the back of the head with the Cobra Cup. Jay Smooth throws Kale into the ring post and into the ring, then grabs a metal folding chair and wraps it around Kale's neck before stomping the top of the chair as well as Kale's knees and shoulders. Jay Smooth then stomps on the legs of the chair, injuring Kale's neck in the process.
Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) talk about The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf and Marrow), then notice J. Webb, Nurse IV and Yonko the Clown around them. Lamonte, who has just stated that "everyone is crazy around here," freaks out and runs off.
CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine) beat The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah). During the match, Chuck Swann, also known as "Brown Sugar" and "The Sweet One," shows up and watches the match from ringside. After the match, Chuck Swann helps The Vybe Check to the back.
We hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says he took The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) too lightly, and promises that this will never happen again as he demands a tag team title rematch so that all the fans who turned their backs on them will see them take the titles back. Lil Homie says they would still be champions if he was not hit in the head with a chair, and promises that The Bizness Dawgs will take the tag titles back.
C-Rex vs. Ally X in a rematch ends in a no-contest with a woman with green hair suddenly showing up and helping Ally X overpower C-Rex.
Backstage, Major Curtis chews out Robbie Maddox for waring a Sycho Simon T-shirt and tells him to throw it in the trash. After Major Curtis has his troop leave the ring, Robbie returns to the room and puts the T-shirt back on.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats VaShawn Harvey to win the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship for the second time after stopping VaShawn's attempts at using a foreign object with a knee to counter a necklace around VaShawn's fist as a weapon and drop kicking the Internet Championship into VaShawn's face when VaShawn tries to use the title as a weapon.
Backstage, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders try to come up with a third man. Sanders asks if King has an idea, and King says that he has an idea, but he might not like it.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk to start today's show. Big John says he is here today to kick some butt, then "Slick" Nick Scott suddenly shows up and says he liked Big John a lot more when he was at home taking care of his daddy. Big John Dalton immediately takes offense to this and slaps Slick Nick, and this leads to a match.
Big John Dalton beats "Slick" Nick Scott after countering a neckbreaker with the Bam Bam Slam. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton again, and Big John Dalton says that this and every match afterwards is both for the fans and for Big Daddy, and that the WrestleCenter is his house and he is coming for championship gold.
It is announced that highlights of Kick Ass Wrestling are now available on the Memphis Wrestling YouTube Channel. We also see a a video package of KAW footage. (Kick Ass Wrestling would eventually become Memphis Championship Wrestling and become part of the WWF (now WWE) developmental system.) We then see a message from Kick Ass Wrestling founder Terry Golden, saying he chose to walk away on his own terms and that he wanted better for himself and his children. He announces that he will be here next week "with some of his old, broken down buddies" "who were kicked to the side" and that the blood will be all over the WrestleCenter.
We hear from Xya, who says that if Raven Black and Bobbi Thunder wants a fight, she will get it, and that she has friends, too.
We hear from Ally X (formerly Mama Ally and Mama Money), who says that "Mama Money" is gone and that the fans need to find out what happens when she has to fight for herself. She says that "Ally X" is here and that she is here to fight, and calls out anybody who wants to fight here so she can beat them in the middle of the ring. When Ally X heads to the ring, her open challenge is answered by C-Rex.
C-Rex quickly beats Ally X.
Backstage, Big Vito and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Secret Service) look at the portraits on the wall. Big Vito says that King Cobra is going to go, and after he and The Hollywood Clique take over Memphis Wrestling for good, the portrait of King Cobra is going in the dumpster. After the commercial break, Blaylock looks forward to firing a whole bunch of people and bring in a whole new regime, and Big Vito hopes that Blaylock is ready for a big takeover as he also reminds Blaylock not to screw him.
Warwolf (formerly Bruce) beats Notorious Bradley with a schoolkid pin after Marrow scares Ruffshot Lamonte to the back.
It is announced that Kevin and Gavin White beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships in Jackson, Tennessee and that there will be more details about this next week.
We see a man dressed as a clown make a balloon animal before popping it with a pin and waving hello to the camera before laughing.
Dustin Starr interviews Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk. Marko Harris says that he did what he said he would to VaShawn Harvey in Jackson, Tennessee, and now he wants Marko Stunt.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Marko Stunt by disqualification after VaShawn Harvey runs into the ring and attacks Marko Harris before hitting him with the Memphis Wresting Internet Championship. Marko Stunt then hits Marko Harris with a shiranui.
We see a video package honoring the career of "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane, who is now retiring. Dustin Starr then interviews Austin and his wife, Nikki Lane, at the announce desk. Austin talks about how he watched Memphis Wrestling with his grandmother every Saturday morning and dreaming of being a wrestling superstar. He says that he met his wife and a lot of fans along the way and even had a few rivalries along the way in his 28-year career. He admits that when Memphis Wrestling was no longer on television and was dying as a result, he was ecstatic to see Dustin Starr and Matchmaker King Cobra bring it back. He mentions his accomplishments in Memphis Wrestling, then says that his neck is broken and that he no longer has feeling in his hands. Austin Lane thanks the fans for standing behind him and his wife for the last 28 years and says it was worth every minute, and says that he and his wife were the best of the best before thanking the fans. Tim Bosby suddenly shows up and asks who gives a damn if Austin Lane is retiring, and says he dropped Austin Lane on his neck multiple times before saying he is the new "best of the best" and that Austin is not the best wrestler in his marriage. Austin Lane slaps Bosby, and Bosby kicks him in the gut before sending him into the ring post. Bosby then grabs a metal folding chair, and when Nikki Lane tries to stop him, Bosby shoves her to the side before wrapping the chair around Austin Lane's neck. Mike Anthony shows up as Bosby is on the second rope, and Bosby retreats as the show ends.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith at the announce desk. Bryan Keith says he is only here to do business, and business is good. He says he got with Tim Bosby, then tells Mike Anthony that this is nothing personal and just business. He says that when he gets the call, it is time to pay up. Bryan Keith then says that it is time to collect, and when Tim Bosby shows up, so does Mike Anthony. Bosby retreats to the ring while referees and security keep Bryan Keith and Mike Anthony apart.
We see more footage of Lil' Homie and Gavin White training at the WrestleCenter. When Lil' Homie hits a back elbow to get out of a standing switch, a brawl almost starts, and everyone else in the room has to intervene before things get worse.
"The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith vs. Mike Anthony is official for next week's main event.
We hear from The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Bruce says that Memphis has no idea what they have unleashed, as they are ready to feast on and maul them all.
Kevin White guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) with a schoolkid pin from Lil' Homie to RJW. On the replay, it is noted that Lil' Homie grabbed the tights on the schoolkid pin. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Bizness Dawgs at the announce desk. Tim Grind apologizes to Kevin White for what happened at training and states that there are no issues between him and Kevin White.
We hear from "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage. Colton says Eli Knox stole something from him and says that Eli Knox's luck with him in matches have not been good, and had it not been for Moses, he would have become champion again. Colton says that Memphis Wrestling has been gracious enough to give him one more time, and that he is ready for Moses and will not be put down for a third time. That match takes place next week with the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship on the line.
Diana Taylor beats Jae Pariah with a double DDT when KJ Rockett runs into the ring.
We see a woman dressed like a nurse looking into a mirror repeatedly saying "You're not crazy. You take care of people." All of a sudden, she sees a man behind her in the mirror who is not really there.
We hear from Eugene at the WrestleCenter.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says he is here to make Memphis Wrestling great again, then says he could fire Dustin Starr or Maria Starr before stating that he is in touch with Vince Russo and that he is the boss now. As he states that Dustin Starr will soon be doing things his way, Matchmaker King Cobra, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up. King Cobra says he is still in charge, but Blaylock says he has invested a lot of time and money and things are about to change.Blaylock also says that he can fire Matchmaker King Cobra, and King Cobra dares Blaylock to fire him. Blaylock proclaims that next week, he will be in charge.
We hear from The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte). Ruffshot Lamonte talks about the Memphis Wrestling tag team division, then Notorious Bradley slaps his hand on Lamonte and nearly scares him before the two of them agree that they are not scared of any monsters.
We hear from "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant at the WrestleCenter.
Eugene guests on commentary for the next match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris vs. VaShawn Harvey for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship ends when Marko Stunt pulls Marko Harris off the top rope, which leads to Eugene tossing Marko Stunt into the ring where Marko Harris gives Marko Stunt a beating. When VaShawn Harvey makes the save for Marko Stunt, Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and puts Marko Stunt and VaShawn in a tag team match against Marko Harris and Eugene.
VaShawn Harvey and Marko Stunt beat Marko "Hangtime" Harris and Eugene after Marko Stunt punches Eugene with a chain around his fist while Marko Harris beats up VaShawn Harvey on the outside.
We see Vince Russo and Caleb Konley arrive at Memphis International Airport. Russo and Konley take a limousine to the WrestleCenter.
Eli Knox and his bodyguard show up to see what is in the box delivered to him, which is to be opened today. The bodyguard is holding a crowbar. Eli Knox says he is tired of hearing about this box, then commands Moses - the bodyguard - to open the box. Eli Knox says that there will be consequences if there is not a hot woman in the box. Moses opens the box to reveal that Colton Cage has been hiding in the box, and Colton Cage bolts to the ring and beats up Eli Knox as soon as the box is opened. Colton Cage soon lays Eli Knox out with the Cold Hearted Cutter, and referees show up to restore order as Moses pulls Eli Knox out of the ring.
Backstage, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx asks "Livewire" Bobby Ford about his choice of words on commentary on last week's show. Bobby Ford explains himself, and says he believes in himself as well as the both of them, and that they have a tag team match today. Chris Lexx does not know what to think.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) beat "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "Livewire" Bobby Ford after Ford jumps off the ring apron and denies Lexx the tag, allowing The L.A. Hustlers to hit Lexx with a double choke slam for the win.
Vince Russo and Caleb Konley arrive at the WrestleCenter.
Vince Russo and Caleb Konley are welcomed to the WrestleCenter by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale).
Dustin Starr interviews Vince Russo and Caleb Konley at the announce desk. Konley tells everyone to shut their mouths as they are in the presence of royalty, and that they do not deserve to be in Russo's presence before making fun of how the fans smell. Vince Russo says he is uncomfortable with Maria Starr checking out his ass and tells her to behave, then says that one of the reasons he is here is the rich Memphis Wrestling history. Russo says he has worked with a lot of great Memphis wrestlers - the Jarretts, Jimmy Hart, Jerry "The King" Lawler - but there was one person who made Memphis Wrestling: Andy Kaufman, who he calls the greatest wrestler in Memphis Wrestling history. He says that Andy Kaufman was right about the fans before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and refuses to let Russo run Memphis Wrestling and the fans down, and that they can settle things in the ring. He tells Vince Russo to pick two people from Juggalo Championship Wrestling and he will pick two people from Memphis Wrestling for a tag team match. Vince Russo takes exception to Matchmaker King Cobra not personally introducing himself and says he is from New York City, not a hick town like Memphis, Tennessee, and while Cobra has a reputation in Memphis, he would not last five minutes in New York City. Russo raises the stakes and makes it a six-man tag match with Caleb Konley on his team, and promises Cobra will get "a New York ass-whipping." He then tells Dustin Starr to tell Maria to stop looking at his ass on the way out.
VaShawn Harvey attacks Marko Stunt in the parking lot.
Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders speaks with Derrick King. Derrick tells Sanders that he has one shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship and that he has his back. Mike Anthony shows up and says "Just know that I got next."
Diana Taylor beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Diana is attacked from behind by Jae Pariah, and KJ Rockett joins in and hits a Pele Kick before lifting up the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
Xya Wolfe catches up with Paige Collett - who has finally made it into the women's division - and celebrates. She tells her that Raven Black has attacked Big Mama with a bottle to give her a heads up, then they celebrate again.
Backstage, "Main Event" Bradley meets with Matchmaker King Cobra regarding CJ Money, wanting CJ Money fired. King Cobra says this is a family issue and that Bradley should have done what he should have done a long time ago, then makes a "Tough Love Match" between Bradley and CJ Money. Bradley and Mama Money leave, then The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) show up wanting in the match with Vince Russo's team. King Cobra puts them in the match.
VaShawn Harvey beats Marko "Hangtime" Harris to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! During the match, Marko Harris inadvertently knocks out referee Arthur Logan with a second rope European uppercut meant for VaShawn Harvey, who dodges the uppercut. VaShawn Harvey then wraps a chain around his hand, but goes down with Marko Harris when he knocks him down. Marko Stunt shows up and grabs the chain to wrap it around his hand to attack VaShawn, but when Marko Harris stops him, Marko Stunt punches Marko Harris with the loaded fist. VaShawn Harvey hits Marko Harris with a choke slam, and Marko Stunt rolls referee Arthur Logan towards VaShawn and Marko Harris to count the pinfall attempt. After the match, Marko Stunt hugs VaShawn Harvey, then hands him the chain and the Internet Championship before they stand over a downed Marko Harris and tears up a fan's sign.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Bosby says the fans are only booing him because he beat "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, and that Nemeth found out what happened when you step in the ring with "the best independent wrestler today." He calls "The Gift" Ray Sanders "Ray Ray," "a charity case," and "a paper champion," then says Sanders crumbled harder than the Memphis Grizzlies. He also announces that Frankie Kazarian will be here next week to explain his actions.
During the week, everybody is curious about the wooden box outside of the WrestleCenter to be delivered to "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and not to be opened until April 11th.
"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Ember" Shawn Aries after Knox's bodyguard trips Aries off the top rope. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Knox says that nobody should be worried about his enforcement and that the attention should be on him. As for the crate outside of the WrestleCenter, he has no idea what is going on with it.
Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Mike Anthony meet with Matchmaker King Cobra and Derrick King. Mike Anthony states that the both of them want revenge, saying "either they show up, or I show the hell out."
It is announced that The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) and The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) have been banned from the building after their actions last week by Matchmaker King Cobra. We then hear from The Slaughterhouse. Reverend Ash Taylor states that being banned from the building will not stop them and that they want The Modern Day Monsters, and that it is up to Matchmaker King Cobra to make it happen. He says that they are coming next week, and that it will not matter if The Modern Day Monsters come prepared.
Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra is on the phone and surrounded by security at the parking lot outside of the WrestleCenter, stating that someone has attacked Big Mama. There are broken bottles on the pavement indicating a brawl recently happened.
Before the next match, Raven Black is seen drinking out of a beer bottle on the way to the ring, strongly implying that she attacked Big Mama in the WrestleCenter parking lot.
Raven Black beats Makkari Kandy with a schoolkid pin after grabbing Makkari's hair.
We see CJ Money thanking someone for letting him stay with them. That someone is CJ Blaine, who is happy to help him, but tells him that he will have to go back home.
We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth meeting and greeting the fans at the WrestleCenter.
We hear from VaShawn Harvey, who says that he gave Marko Stunt a taste of what will happen in today's main event and that he will not only put Marko "Hangtime" Harris in the ground, but he will become the new Internet Champion.
Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against VaShawn Harvey after VaShawn Harvey wraps his chain around his fist to use as a weapon - much to Marko Stunt's disapproval - only to fall victim to a cutter from top rope by Marko Harris as soon as he gets back in the ring.
Backstage, it is revealed that someone in a black hooded jacket has attacked Derrick King with a shinai.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Bosby says he will not rage and cry because the fix was in and he was conspired against, and calls his match a "four-on-one" with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick King and Mike Anthony involved. He says he has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten his Heritage Championship rematch, which will be one-on-one against Ray Sanders, and he will not have to worry about The GunShow or Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony shows up and says Tim Bosby stated there was no one left and he was second to none, then tells Bosby that he gets him in the ring, Bosby will be second to one and that he will be the one.
"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament with an inside cradle to advance to the finals.
Matchmaker King Cobra meets with CJ Blaine and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says he has not run from a challenge and they will not run now upon being told that The Hollywood Clique are next in line for the tag titles. Everyone leaves, and King Cobra enters the bathroom. The masked man rushes to the door as soon as it closes to lock King Cobra in.
The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jay Pariah) vs. The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) ends before it can start when C-Rex shows up and gets in the ring. The Vybe Check, including KJ Rockett, get out of dodge while C-Rex clobbers The Disorderlies.
Backstage, Main Event Bradley grounds CJ Money again for constantly losing matches and costing him his match against Big Nasty Phil and has Mama Money take his phone, then tells him to unpack his bags. CJ Money says Bradley is not his real dad before leaving.
Dustin Starr interviews a returning Nixi XS - who is still holding her bedazzled Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship - at the announce desk. Nixi XS says she has beaten every woman in Memphis Wrestling and is the real Women's Champion, then says the fans do not appreciate her talents. She also says that four women attacked her before Diana Taylor got in the ring and says that was not a fair fight, then says she is in action today because the women in the back want to face "the real champion," whether the fans want to acknowledge it or not.
Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy.
Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Slick" Nick Scott.
In backstage footage from moments ago, the masked man attacks Mike Anthony with a shinai.
Tim Bosby beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time. During the match, Ray Sanders inadvertently takes out senior official David Knight with a running drop kick in the corner. Sanders hits Bosby with the Code Red followed by The Slice, but Knight is still down. Sanders tries to revive Knight to no avail, and the man in the black hoodie suddenly shows up and strikes Sanders in the back with a shinai. Bosby hits Sanders with a Ripcord Lariat, then revives Knight for the pin, the win and the title. The masked man in the black hoodie then hands the Heritage Championship to Bosby and celebrates in the ring with him, then unmasks to reveal that he is none other than Frankie Kazarian.
Dustin Starr interviews "Wildfire" Tommy Rich at the announce desk after Tommy Rich greets the fans at the WrestleCenter. Tommy Rich says that the show has been great so far and that he is excited to be here. He says Memphis Wrestling has some of the best wrestling in the country as well as some of the best fans, but as he reminisces, "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason shows up. Mason takes exception to being booed by the fans, and says that Tommy Rich's time as NWA World Champion was a cup of coffee and that it burns him up. He says that Tommy Rich still has the fire in his eyes, but he will put him down like a dog in the street if he faces him. Marko Stunt shows up and tries to reason with him, mentioning their history as well as how Silas Mason changed when he took over NWA, and refuses to let Silas disrespect the legends in this building. Silas asks Marko where he gets off talking to him like that and says that he holds the only world heavyweight championship in wrestling, and that he will not respect anyone in the building until they put respect into him. Marko Stunt says he has somebody in mind who will beat some respect into him today, and Silas Mason says that he will not only defend his title, but that he will put whoever is put in front of him into the ground.
K-Toomer beats CJ Blaine by TKO. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says that he has a code of honor, then says he should have won the Grind City Rumble and should have been on track to win the Memphis Heritage Championship. Instead, he has a problem to solve in the form of Big John Dalton, and calls him out so he can knock him out like he did Big Daddy. Big John shows up with a metal folding chair and hits K-Toomer with it, but K-Toomer fights back. Referees, security and members of the locker room have to jump in when the brawl gets into the ring, especially when Big John hits K-Toomer with a Spear. DJ Klaun gets in the ring only to eat a Bam Bam Slam.
We see the janitor who was once one of Major Curtis' recruits partying outside with the WrestleCenter fans.
Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup, then announces that there is a new tournament. This time, competitors must win a tag team match, defeat their tag team partner, then take part in a Red vs. Blue finals. King Cobra states that the winner of the Cobra Cup will get the chance at being the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion.
We see footage of "The Judge" RJW getting Gio Savage to consume some chewing tobacco as well as some "Mississippi fire water."
The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) with a schoolkid pin on Lamonte following the distraction by Muddy Waters ("The Judge" RJW and Gio Savage).
We see footage of The Home Town Man and The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) with the fans at the WrestleCenter.
Jake Brewer reports that The Shocker, "Livewire" Bobby Ford, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, and "The Ember" Shawn Aries are in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament.
Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana admits she has yet to hear from Su Yung, then ups the ante and makes their Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship match at SuperBout V a Memphis Street Fight.
Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.
We see footage of "Wildfire" Tommy Rich with Matchmaker King Cobra at the WrestleCenter.
Diana Taylor beats Mama Money after CJ Money's attempt to interfere by grabbing at Diana from the outside backfires.
Jake Brewer reports that Major Curtis, Sevyn Cruz, VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine are in the Blue Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament.
"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason's opponent is revealed to be Marko "Hangtime" Harris. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich guests on commentary for the next match.
"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason retains the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Marko "Hangtime" Harris. During the match, senior referee David Knight is knocked out as Silas spins Harris around. Marko Stunt tries to revive the ref only to get grabbed by Silas. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich confronts Silas and hits him with several jabs, then Marko Harris hits Silas with a top rope cutter. Silas kicks out as referee David Knight, who has now come to, slowly makes the count. Marko Harris goes for another top rope cutter, but Silas catches him and slams him to win and retain.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Livewire" Bobby Ford after reversing the roll-up on a German suplex with one of his own.
We see a video package of big guest appearances at past Grind City Rumbles as well as some of the biggest Grind City Rumble moments as the Grind City Rumble returns in two weeks.
Jake Brewer is near a tumbler with the entry numbers for the Grind City Rumble when VaShawn Harvey and Oso show up. Oso picks a number, but VaShawn does not like it.
We see another vignette for Major Curtis, who is not happy with the allotment of men that he has recruited. He wants his recruits to be better than when he found them when he returns next week.
We see a vignette for Jake Passion, who is coming to Memphis Wrestling soon.
Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) at the announce desk. Main Event Bradley says that his family had the best Christmas ever and that he got CJ an XBox instead of a PlayStation, and that he did not have to spend any money on Big Nasty Phil, Uncle Mikey or Briar Skimahorn. He says that the only thing he has to be happy about this Christmas is his stepson as well as Mama Money, then CJ says that it is a nice XBox and that he has all the games. Main Event Bradley then says that they have a meeting "The Bizness Mutts" and that it is time for Main Event Money to make that money.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) beat Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) in a six-person tag match.
In backstage footage from earlier, Derrick King is not happy about Tim Bosby's Cobra Cup cash-in, saying that "The Gift" Ray Sanders slayed the dragon for nothing after beating Sycho Simon for the Heritage Championship only for Tim Bosby to take the title out from under him. King Cobra tells Derrick King to think about what he is doing. Derrick King says he will.
"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox guests on commentary for the next match.
"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "Slick" Nick Scott after Scott misses a top rope swanton bomb. After the match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox produces $1,000 and puts it on the line, saying that Colton has never seen $1,000. Colton says Knox will have to do better than that, then Knox says that he has something he wants.
Jake Brewer is near a tumbler with the entry numbers for the Grind City Rumble when Wonder Boy and The Shocker. Both of them like their chances after getting their entry numbers, then CJ Blaine shows up and gets his number. CJ Blaine says it is a bit early, but he has been an underdog his entire career and that it will not change at the Grind City Rumble.
We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that it has been tough since K-Toomer attacked his father Big Daddy, especially during the holiday, and that his father had to spend Christmas in the hospital. He tells K-Toomer that he will pay for this. It is announced that Big Daddy suffered internal injuries and bruising from K-Toomer's attack and that he experienced complications stemming from the assault that needed emergency surgery.
We see some footage from after last week's show, which includes the fans burning at Tim Bosby T-shirt.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says he told everyone he would cash in the Cobra Cup at the right time for months, then tells "The Gift" Ray Sanders that it was just business and that it was a privelege to "throw [his] little ass around in front of his entire family." He then tells Dustin Starr to call Jerry "The King" Lawler so he can crown him as the new king of Memphis Wrestling. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up, and Derrick says that he understood why Bosby did this, but he could have done this at another time instead of interrupting "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Bosby says that if Derrick has a problem, then he should do something about it. Derrick says he may not be able to wrestle Bosby, but he can kick his ass, and punches him in the face. This starts a brawl, and Bosby fights back. Bosby tries to hit Derrick with the Heritage Championship, but Derrick ducks and hits a couple of right jabs. When Derrick goes for the superkick, Bosby catches it and hits him with a low blow before putting him in an ankle lock until he taps out. Multiple referees show up after Bosby lets go. Bosby leaves at first, but slides back into the ring to put Derrick in another ankle lock.
Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) at the announce desk. As Justin Case says that there will always be trouble, Aaron Roberts says that for weeks leading into months, he has been hearing the fans call him a failure as well as everything under the sun, but now he is starting to hear it from Justin Case and Zay Washington, and wants to know where Washington was in his most recent match with Ray Ray Sanders. Washington says that ever since "he lost that contract," he has been a failure. (This is a reference to Aaron Roberts being released from his WWE ID contract in August due to his association with KnokX Pro Wrestling following the Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident.) Justin Case says that things are a little different, and tells Aaron Roberts to fall in line.
We see Makkari Kandy looking back on what happened in her most recent match, saying that she has let The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) down and that everywhere hse looks, she sees J. Webb. She says enough is enough and it is time for a change.
Jerry "The King" Lawler is announced for Milestone 250.
Tim Bosby beats VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave in a two-on-one handicap match.
Backstage, Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington catch up with "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, and this leads to tempers flaring between Roberts and Washington, with Roberts telling Washington to take care of Marko "Hangtime" Harris on his own.
Backstage, Marko "Hangtime" Harris meets up with Marko Stunt. Hangtime meets with Stunt about having him as a manager, but Stunt tells Hangtime he does need him and that he can take care of business himself today.
The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) vs. The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) ends in a no-contest. During the match, K-Toomer charges at one of The Disorderlies only to inadvertently take out Big John Dalton when The Disorderlies shove him into K-Toomer's path, and this leads to K-Toomer and Big John Dalton shoving each other again. Big Daddy, DJ Klaun and security get in the ring to restore order. Big Daddy gets shoved by K-Toomer, and Big John knocks out DJ Klaun, and the match ends in a no-contest as even the locker room has to help out.
Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) are trying to figure out what to do regarding Gio Savage, RJW and Uncle Elroy. Lamonte says it is "time to call the boys," and cashes in a favor from someone telling him to make sure Gio Savage does not make it to the WrestleCenter.
It is announced by Jake Brewer that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is on concussion protocol and will not be back until 2026, and that Sycho Simon has been fined and suspended indefinitely.
RJW beats The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in an unplanned two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Uncle Elroy celebrates by dancing all over the ring alongside Muddy Waters.
Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! During the match, Justin Case distracts the ref so that Zay Washington can hit Marko Harris with a low blow. He then calls for help in the form of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who then shoves Washington and refuses to help him. Marko hits Washington with a tope suicida, kicks out of a schoolkid pin, then fights back and hits a cutter from the top rope to win the match and the title.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby talks about his recent victories Timothy Thatcher and Samuray del Sol, then announces that he will cash in the Cobra Cup at the right place and the right time. He then mentions VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave being a thorn in his side. When Dustin Starr announces that VaShawn Harvey has a match coming up next, Tim Bosby decides to do some scouting from the commentary desk.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats VaShawn Harvey. During the match, Oso Suave is about to hand his chain over to VaShawn, but Tim Bosby stops him from doing so and says something to Marko Harris, who then plays possum. Marko gets the win with a victory roll after VaShawn Harvey tries to pick him up off the mat. After the match, Bosby puts Oso's chain around Marko's neck.
We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that the holidays are his favorite time of year and that he is trying to top last year after what he did to King Cobra and Derrick King in previous years. He wonders who is coming home, then says he is a home wrecker and that he will beat everyone in Memphis Wrestling into the ground and that he can and he will for as long as he is Heritage Champion.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Gio Savage and The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).
Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte still considers their suspension unfair, then calls out Gio Savage. After the commercial break, Gio Savage shows up. Gio Savage says he did not come here to jawjack and that he did not come alone. He is soon joined by another man wearing a gold chain, and he and Gio Savage brawl with The L.A. Hustlers. The mystery man is identified on commentary as RJW. RJW catches Lamonte for a huge Samoan Drop, and when Bradley gets in the ring, RJW is able to match him blow for blow. Gio Savage almost knocks Bradley off his feet, and he and RJW clothesline Bradley out of the ring.
We hear from "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, who says that he cannot stand Memphis and that they do understand someone like him, stating they would rather chant for someone like Colton Cage. Knox says that the Junior Heritage Championship looks better around his waist.
Main Event Money ("Main Event" Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) beats The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) to advance in the Trios Tag Tournament after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up with one of his Secret Service agents and distracts The Bizness Dawgs.
We see footage of Nixi XS travelling around the world, then Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce table. Nixi XS says she has been travelling the world for the last six weeks and enjoying things that the fans could not afford, then says she has beaten everyone in the women's locker room and has beaten the best talent Europe has to offer. She says that the fans cannot imagine her talent and the things that she has done since winning the women's title. Dustin Starr then mentions that as per King Cobra, she has missed weeks' worth of title defenses and that she will get caught up by facing four other women in a Five Starr Five-Way Match with the Women's Championship on the line. Nixi XS is livid.
We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor says it is not over between them and The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) and that their war has just begun, and that it will keep going until someone stops breathing.
We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Gift" Ray Sanders before their main event match.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after Derrick King stops "The Chosen One" Zay Washington from interfering.
In loving memory of James Burchell "Bonecrusher," 1959 - 2025.
"Main Event" Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats CJ Money after "Main Event" Bradley's referee distraction and Mama Money's interference attempt fails. After the commercial break, Main Event Bradley hands CJ Money's leather belt to Mama Money so that Mama Money can whip CJ. Amazingly, the whipping doesn't happen, and the three of them head to the back instead.
We see Johnny Swinger in the WrestleCenter parking lot.
It is revealed that Raven Black has been attacked by Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz, KJ Rockett, Jake Pryor) in the parking lot and has injured her right arm. Big Mama shows up after Vybe Check leaves and helps Raven Black up for a trip to medical, vowing to get to the bottom of this.
Reverend Ash Taylor shows up with Marrow's mask, and Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Ash Taylor says that he and The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) have been tearing it up for the last few months, then calls The Slaughterhouse out. They show up with Jaymes from Special Forces, then toss him into the ring for a handicap match. The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) quickly beat Jaymes in an impromptu two-on-one handicap match with a two-man choke slam. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse at the announce desk. He says he has heard the messages from Bruce, Marrow and Sister Asa, who says that they do not scare them and that the doors to The Slaughterhouse are wide open as he invites Bruce and Marrow to face them. Bruce and Marrow show up, and security has to hold them back.
Jake Brewer reports that the Memphis Trios Tournament is returning on November 1st, with one catch. More info will be available on the tournament soon.
Diana Taylor guests on commentary for the next match.
Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett) beat Big Mama in a two-on-one handicap match after Cruz and Jake Pryor trip Big Mama on the outside as Big Mama gets KJ Rockett back in the ring, giving Rockett the pin and the win.
We see footage of Juggalo Championship Wrestling and Memphis Wrestling in Memphis.
Dustin Starr interviews Johnny Swinger at the announce desk. Swinger says he has been waiting for far too long and brags about beating some classic Memphis wrestlers before stating that he is here to face the best Memphis has to offer. His challenge is answered by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Marko says that if he is looking for the best Memphis has to offer, then he should look no further.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Johnny Swinger with a Sunset Flip as senior official David Knight tries to stop Swinger from using a tennis racket as a weapon.
Backstage, we hear from Oso Suave and VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn Harvey says things are starting to get interesting between him and Tim Bosby, and that he is coming for the Cobra Cup and that he will strike when Bosby least expects it.
We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at Memphis Light Gas and Water's "Wrestling with Technology" event with special guest Dave Brown.
We see J. Webb reading Makkari Kandy's letter outside of the WrestleCenter. He leaves both his doll and the letter behind as he walks off.
Coach Pillar announces that Memphis Wrestling has raised $25,005 for St. Jude for Tupelo Supershow.
The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beats The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) after K-Toomer leaves Big John Dalton high and dry and steps off the apron when he goes for a tag. The Disorderlies then hit a double-team move on Big John Dalton for the pin and the win.
The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) unexpectedly show up at the start of the show, and Aaron Roberts says that people are doubting him right now. He says he does not care if people doubt him right now, as he is the baddest man walking both sides of the Mississippi River. He says that The New Wave are being disrespected, and that today, he will prove that they still run Memphis Wrestling.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats the debuting Peyton Presley. After the match, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington throws Peyton Presley back in the ring so that Aaron Roberts can attack him again.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says he proved Timothy Thatcher wrong regarding his comments about him, then says that while VaShawn Harvey has a lot of potential, he will also prove him wrong.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.
We see backstage footage of Wonderboy and The Shocker talking about The Shocker's match against The Disorderlies and wanting to know about The Shocker's superpower. We find out that The Shocker is powered by Red Bull.
Before the next match, it is announced that there is a special stipulation: Sevyn Cruz is banned from ringside. Sevyn Cruz is then carried out to the back by security.
KJ Rockett beats Raven Black after Sevyn Cruz returns and distracts the referee, allowing a mystery man to attack Raven Black with a fan. The mystery man is identified on commentary as Jake Pryor.
We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at the Dyer County Fair.
We see more footage of the strange masked man from last week in the forest. His face is never revealed. We also see a possessed Sister Asa.
Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Derrick King, who tells him that Matchmaker King Cobra is looking for him and asks him to let him know how the conversation goes.
We see footage from Sycho Simon vs. Big John Dalton in a no rules match for the Memphis Heritage Championship from the Dyer County Fair.
Backstage, Colton Cage meets with CJ Blaine, who thanks him for having his back against CJ Money and Main Event Bradley and tells him that they will have a match for the Junior Heritage Championship on Championship Saturday.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave. Oso pays double Vashawn Harvey's $500 fine, saying he cannot guarantee Vashawn will not repeat what he did again. VaShawn tells Tim Bosby that he is incomparable and head wrestler in charge for a reason, and that he will find out why.
Tim Bosby beats VaShawn Harvey despite distractions by Oso Suave. After the match, Bosby is struck from behind with a low blow by VaShawn, who then knocks Bosby out with a chain around his fist. Oso Suave and VaShawn then take the Cobra Cup.
