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 Big John Dalton and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Dalton says that for two weeks, he has had to sit with his father as his father was hurting. He then issues a challenge to Mike Anthony to a no count-out, no disqualification match. Dustin Starr and Brett Michaels both show concern, and Brett says from experience that Mike Anthony is on another level. Dalton insists on doing this, and says it will be him and Mike Anthony as soon as the bell rings. Brett Michaels says he will watch Big John Dalton's back from a distance, then says that regardless of whoever wins, Mike Anthony will have to watch his back, for he is coming for him.
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and "Casanova" Colton Cage) to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Colton Cage inadvertently punches out Van Viciouss with a punch meant for Derrick King after Derrick King ducks it, allowing Derrick King to hit the superkick for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews Martin and Jennifer Justice at the announce desk. Martin says he and Jennifer Justice have noticed that some people need some attitude adjustments, and from now on, they will be known as "The Re-Adjustments." He also says they are the best intergender tag team in Memphis Wrestling. Martin then calls out The Golden Savages (Cassandra Golden and Gio Savage), who show up. Martin challenges The Golden Savages to a mixed tag match, and Cassandra Golden says she and Gio never back down from a challenge. Martin then adds a stipulation, and demands Cassandra Golden defend the Memphis Women's Championship. Cassandra accepts.
The Golden Savages (Cassandra Golden and Gio Savage) beat Martin and Jennifer Justice in a mixed tag match. Cassandra Golden retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says that he is 2022 and that he is 2023, then refuses to call Big John Dalton "big" because the word "big" has been thrown around way too much, especially when he put down Big Jack. Mike Anthony then brags about Dalton's father's blood being on his hand, then tells Dalton that he just signed his own death certificate before telling him that he accepts his challenge.
"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt beats Action Jackson. During the match, Rembrandt brings a chair into the ring, but the referee takes it away. As the referee removes the chair from the ring, Rembrandt hits Jackson with a low blow.
Backstage, "Coach" Justin Klein meets with Ray Collins. Klein says Collins has some natural talent, but not wins, and says he can offer him clout and confidence before giving him an offer to join The Hot Shots. Ray Collins asks what is in it for him, then Klein offers him a ride in a Hummer and not in Collins' Nissan Versa.
King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton in a no count-out, no disqualification match after putting Big John Dalton through a table. After the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels runs into the ring and checks on Big John Dalton alongside the referee.
It is revealed that Mackenzie Morgan has been attacked with a steel chair backstage and is out of the Trios Tournament finals.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says Dustin Starr blames him for everything, and when Dustin mentions that Diana Taylor is conspicuous by her absence, Blaylock and the Clique all insist they had nothing to do with the attack on Mackenzie Morgan. Blaylock then addresses the upcoming Grind City Rumble, and says Van Viciouss is not only going to win the whole thing and that he and the Clique will be in movies. When Dustin doubts this, Blaylock chalks it up to jealousy. Blaylock says that the Clique are "good people" and that the fans need to listen to them.
Van Viciouss beats Kid Wrestling. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who says that Van Viciouss won fair and square, then he and Viciouss agree that Viciouss will win the Grind City Rumble before Blaylock plugs his "Dustin Starr Sucks" hat.
Martin - accompanied by Jennifer Justice - beats Ray Collins.
We look back on Jerry Jarrett's appearance in Memphis Wrestling.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Lane calls Matt Williams' bluff, saying he did nothing but hire people to hurt him. He then says he was not gone because he injured him, but because he was helping out in his community. He then says he is glad to be back, then says that while Big Jack is a bad man, he was undefeated for Memphis Wrestling's first year and he won the second Grind City Rumble, and that Big Jack has no heart like he does. He then dares Big Jack to take one more paycheck from Matt Williams and bring Matt Williams to the ring with him as he challenges him to a match, and says that when he is done with Big Jack, it will be one job Big Jack should never have taken.
The Golden Savages (Gio Savage and Cassandra Golden) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) after it becomes apparent that Brad Skimahorn would rather not cooperate with Uncle Mikey anymore. After the match, Mikey and Brad argue, and Brad shoves Mikey down. Dustin Starr interviews Mikey and Brad, and Brad says everything was fine and he and Briar Skimahorn were on top of the world before Uncle Mikey showed up and the fans started cheering for him. He says it is about him, not Mikey, and calls him "Mid-Card Mikey" while calling himself "Main Event Bradley." Brad storms off, and Mikey says he and the fans are still here for Brad even if his head is not on straight.
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington makes an unscheduled appearance with a desecrated Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Zay says he has been cheated and made into a fool for the last few months, then says he is here to "beat somebody's ass" and that they know who they are. He then issues as open challenge for the Internet Championship. Tim Bosby answers.
Tim Bosby beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! Justin Case and "Problem Child" Aaron Roberts show up shortly after the start of the match. Later in the match, Justin Case distracts the referee so Aaron Roberts can hit Zay Washington in the back of the head with a can of spray paint. This allows Tim Bosby to hit an avalanche belly-to-belly for the win and the title. After the match, Aaron Roberts and Justin Case attack Zay Washington, and Tim Bosby watches on before deciding to have nothing to do with the beatdown. Afterwards, Aaron Roberts produces a pair of scissors and cuts Zay Washington's hair.
Memphis Muscle ("The Gun Show" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage). After the commercial break, Justin Cole says it has been a long time coming regarding his tag team championship win, and Brett Michaels tells Mike Anthony that it is far from over between them. Suddenly, Mike Anthony shows up. Mike Anthony says that he is still the champion, then tells Brett that while he is coming for him, Memphis Muscle is safe for now. Regarding his title defense today, Mike Anthony tells Big Jack that he will pay up, then tells Brett Michaels that he will go down.
Bashley Bones beats Jennifer Justice.
Dustin Starr interviews Teddy Long at the announce desk. Dustin Starr addresses The Hollywood Clique to Teddy Long, and Teddy Long says he is here to lay down some law and order, and says that he does not like "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock before bringing out The Hollywood Clique. Teddy Long tells Jimmy Blaylock that his reign of terror is over and tells Diana Taylor that she is not the real champion (despite wearing the original women's title). Teddy Long then addresses Ray Sanders, and after a Bebe's Kids reference, it is announced that there will be a rematch between Van Viciouss and Derrick King, and if Derrick wins, he is no longer part of The Hollywood Clique. Teddy Long also makes Ray Sanders the referee for the match, and if Ray Sanders does not call the match down the middle, he is fired. Blaylock calls Teddy Long "a troublemaker," to which Teddy Long responds that he is a troublemaker and that Blaylock is in trouble, too.
Dustin Starr interviews Martin, who shows up with a floor mat. After the point of a floor mat is explained, Martin says it is also used as a springboard of success, and ever since he has walked through Memphis Wrestling's doors, all of his opponents have gone on to bigger and brighter things. Martin says that nobody will use him like a floor mat anymore and that he will be like a hurricane, and if anyone gets in his way, they will be decimated, starting now.
Martin quickly beats Ray Collins. After the match, Martin proclaims that the fans will not chanting "Whoop that trick!" at him, and that he will be a footstool for no one else, as his time is now.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big Jack. Before the match begins, Money Mark sets a table up and places it across from the announce desk. Mike Anthony is unfazed upon seeing it on his way to the ring. Near the end of the match, Money Mark picks Mike Anthony up as Big Jack distracts the referee, but Mike Anthony slips out of his grasp and nearly puts Money Mark through the table. After the match, Mike Anthony gets his money back from out of Money Mark's wallet and leaves a $10 bill on Money Mark.
Dustin Starr interviews Shark Boy at the announce desk to start today's show. Shark Boy says it has been too long since he has been in Memphis, Tennessee and thanks the fans for their support. After a shot at Dustin Starr's shark slides (and a "What?" chant), Shark Boy announces that there will be a Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal today, and keeps the details of the match under wraps in order to keep it a surprise and says it will be "good wrestling TV" because Shark Boy said so. It is also announced that the winner will receive a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week on Championship Saturday.
The LA Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Hot Shots (Brandon Savage and Ethan Ross) by disqualifiation after Notorious Bradley tosses his gold chain to Brandon Savage and falls to the mat, feigning being hit with the chain. The referees sees this, thinks Savage actually hit him, and gives the win to The LA Hustlers.
Backstage, McKenzie Morgan interviews Cassandra Golden and "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx. Golden says that she is feeling good now that the Memphis Women's Championship match is a triple threat match involving the two of them so that the two of them can get what they deserve, while Nyxx says that while she was not on her A-game at Women's Gauntlet For The Gold 2, but hopefully she will have gold around her waist. Golden says she will have the gold around her waist, then says "May the best woman win."
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best women's champion there is and the best that Memphis, the Mid-South and the United States have ever seen. He then reminds Derrick King that he is his personal assistant and to do what he is told when he is told to do it, then says that Dustin Starr and the championship committee have something to do with Ray Sanders no longer being able to referee the Clique's matches and that everyone is jealous of them. He also says that Ray Sanders is "a good Christian man" and has always called it right down the middle (even though Ray Sanders has always favored the Clique). As for Diana Taylor, Blaylock says she will "whup that bimbo up in the ring right now."
"Dirty" Diana Taylor beats Jennifer Justice after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee.
We hear from Brandon Espinosa, who says that Dysfunction (Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) is not just a word, but a way of life, and that everyone is used to being told how the world is supposed to be, yet they do the opposite and still get accepted. He says that Dysfunction is there to open the third eye and let people know the world accepts them, and while he came to Memphis Wrestling alone, he had found more followers in the form of DNA and Kyle Roberts. Espinosa says that together, they are a force to be reckoned with, and Memphis Wrestling is officially on notice.
We hear from Mike Anthony. He says it seems like everyone has gotten confused, and that he thought he would be done when he took "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' most prized possession in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, then says it is about more than just the chamionship and that Brett has something he wants: his integrity and everything he stands for. Mike Anthony says he has put him through tables, threatened his manhood, taken out legends and taken out trainees, and yet Brett Michaels will not accept it and go away. He says that is fine with him, as he and the people do not get it, then says "My environment, my rules." He tells Brett Michaels they are not done, and that he is just getting started.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Martin with a schoolkid pin after Trace Lee dodges Martin's top rope leg drop.
Shark Boy guests on commentary for the Shark Boy Invitational Battle Royal.
Colton Cage last eliminates Shark Boy to win the Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal. During the match, Balough eliminates DNA, but he gets eliminated himself by Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts before being caught by DNA. Balough tells DNA to put him down gently after being eliminated. DNA puts him down gently, then punches him out. Derrick King is supposed to be the last entrant, but Van Viciouss tells Derrick King to stay outside . When he brags about what he will do, Shark Boy butts Espinosa and Roberts' heads together before eliminating Van Viciouss as quickly as he got into the ring. As it seems that Shark Boy has the match won, Colton Cage - who was never officially eliminated - eliminates Shark Boy to face Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week. Other competitors include: Storybook Prince Gaston, Perky Will, Kid Wrestling, Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA, Gio Savage, Brian Balough (of the "Of Marks And Men" podcast), Ray Collins (a WrestleCenter trainee who is making his debut only to be eliminated as quickly as he shows up) and Van Viciouss.
We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says it will take more than putting him through a table to stop him and that next week, he wants Money Mark, Big Jack and Bruce 3-on-1 before coming for Mike Anthony and the Memphis Heritage title.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says he does not care if "The GunShow" Brett Michaels wants him, as the prey does not hunt the predator and that he is the predator around here.
Mike Anthony beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt.
"Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beats Martin in a match that sees Martin go back to being Precious - and back to Martin again - every time he gets hit in the head.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Rebel Kel, who says that she is excited about Gauntlet For The Gold 2 and plans to give it her all and win the Memphis Women's Championship.
We see footage of "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane being attacked with a chair by "Dirty" Diana Taylor at the WrestleCenter.
In footage from earlier this week, Matt Williams says that Austin Lane broke his neck, but the doctor tells him that he suffered a stinger. Matt Williams demands repercussions or else he will sue Memphis Wrestling. Meanwhile, Austin Lane has been suspended.
We see footage from last week's EPW show at TupeloCon in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood' Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best and that every woman wants to be her, and when Dustin Starr mentions Diana's attack on Nikki Lane, Blaylock calls Dustin a "biased announcer" and tells him to shut up. Blaylock then says that Derrick King will be the greatest assistant ever and that there is nothing anybody can do to stop him.
Van Viciouss beats Derrick King to make Derrick King his personal assistant. During the match, Van Viciouss inadvertently lays out the referee with a clothesline. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the apron, and gets his cane in the ring as he ducks a punch from Derrick. Van Viciouss swings the cane at Derrick King, but Derrick ducks and takes it away from him. As he is about to hit Van Viciouss with the cane, Ray Ray Sanders takes it away from Derrick and distracts him so that Van Viciouss can wrap a chain around his fist. When Derrick turns around, Van Viciouss punches Derrick out with the loaded fist, then Ray Ray Sanders removes his jacket to reveal a yellow-striped referee shirt. Ray Ray makes the count, and Van Viciouss gets the win.
Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the ring. Zicky admits he is a fan of Jet's Pizza and starts a very brief "Jet's" chant, then announces that the airline have lost his luggage and that he has been wearing his wrestling gear for two days. He then says that if he gave everyone the big news, he would have to pack up and leave immediately, and says that he wants to hang out with the fans a little longer and says it is a main event announcement. Zicky Dice then guests on commentary.
K-Toomer beats Martin.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and "Delicious" Van Viciouss - in the ring. Blaylock says he has the best talent, then says he and Viciouss have been on Beale Street all day and the fans have been begging for autographs. Blaylock then calls Van Viciouss "the next action hero" who will be bigger than Rambo and The Rock. He also says he has a big surprise and that he has somebody in the back he wants to bring out, as he is always looking for talent. That person is "Dirty" Diana Taylor, and after she shows up, Blaylock says every woman wants to be her as she is the most beautiful woman in the world today. He also announces that he has gotten her parts in movies and that she will be the next starlet. Blaylock then says Van Viciouss is not scared of anybody and that they have beaten Derrick so many times.
"Delicious" Van Viciouss beats Derrick King after "Dirty" Diana Taylor distracts the referee so that Van Viciouss can hit Derrick King with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane.
Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov - now accompanied by Matt, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane's now-former best friend - in the ring. Matt is greeted with a "traitor" chant, and Meklakov says that they do not explain themselves to anybody and that the people are uglier at night than they are during the day. Matt says his name is Matt Williams, then says he does not have to explain himself to anyone and that he and Meklalov are here to see if anyone can break the Meklalock. An angry Austin Lane suddenly shows up and that Dustin never mentioned Matt's last name because Matt was a nobody, then says he will make him famous and that he wants him, not Meklakov or the Meklalock Challenge. Matt tells Austin if he wants him, he's got it, but he will have to get through Meklakov to face him down the line. Austin says he will make Meklakiv tap, then he will either tap out or knock out Matt.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Norman Meklakov by disqualification after Matt Williams attacks Austin Lane. After the match, Meklakov puts Austin Lane in the Meklalock, then Matt Williams says that Austin technically won by disqualification and that he is getting his match with him right now. With help from Meklakov behind the referee's back, Matt Williams keep beating up Austin Lane, but Austin Lane keeps kicking out. Matt goes for a fist from the top rope, but Austin gets a foot up to block it and knock Matt down. Austin Lane gets the upper hand, but Meklakov saves Matt and the two of them head to the back. "The Best of the Best' Austin Lane beats Matt Williams by count-out.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice gets in the ring to make his big announcement. Zicky Dice says he is a man of his word and that he is here to bring some big news that will change Memphis Wrestling forever. He says that he has keeping his eye on Memphis for a long time, then introduces that the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship is coming. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up, takes the microphone and says he is unimpressed with Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night and that he has been listening to Zicky Dice run his mouth all night long. He says he is tired of hearing Zicky Dice and that he is ready to shut everything down, telling Zicky Dice that he has rolled the dice and crapped out. He gives Zicky Dice the choice of getting out or getting hurt. Zicky Dice says he is already in his gear and should beat his ass right now. He then teases leaving before attacking Mike Anthony, who gets the upper hand and hits him with the Genetic Dream before tossing him out of the ring. Zicky Dice is then helped to the back.
Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) in a special grudge match.
In footage from earlier today, "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez tells Carlos Alexander Rios to get ready for his match.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Carlos Alexander Rios. After the match, the referee for the match - who was seen last week with a stained shirt - is seen eating something off the wrestling mat.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says there is always a roadblock coming in between him and his destiny and that the Cobra Cup dictates the pace, flow and show, and that the #1 contender for the Memphis Heritage Championship ceases to exist to him.
Mike Anthony beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt.
In footage from earlier in the week, Dustin Starr gets a call from Eric McMahon, who tells him he has hand-delivered something to his mailbox and tells him to sign it as soon as possible if he wants The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) to re-sign.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Martin after knocking Kross of the ring apron with a lariat.
Coming soon: The L.A. Hustlers!
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says that since there is a new #1 contender in his friend "Big Swole" Justin Cole, "whatever happens, happens," and he will not take it easy on Justin Cole. As for Mike Anthony, he has not forgotten about him, and tells him "Cash that Cobra Cup in any time you want...I got you."
Before the next match, Booker T says there is no better place to settle a good fight than in Memphis, Tennessee, and declares that this match get started right now before guesting on commentary.
Will Allday beats Cameron Cole after Booker T stops Cameron Cole from using a chair as a weapon.
Dustin Starr interviews Brandon and The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) at the announce desk. Brandon says The Yung GOATs are more than ready, then thanks the fans for making their match against The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) possible. Aaron Roberts says that his eye is good when he removes his eyepatch, and Zay Washington says that they will take back the tag team titles.
Jay Smooth and Martin beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after Big Jack shows up and powerbombs Chris Hayes on the ring apron while Kross distracts the referee. After the match, Big Jack knees Carter Matthews in the face as he checks on Chris Hayes.
Mike Anthony beats EJ Sparks after countering the Roundhouse Rhythm with the Genetic Dream.
Dustin Starr interviews Nick Aldis at the announce desk. Aldis says it is always a pleasure to come to a wrestling city with real wrestling fans that understands what a real world champion is. He talks about his NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign, and says he will take it back from Matt Cardona at the Crockett Cup. As for tonight, he has a match with one of the best in Jonathan Gresham. Suddenly, Gresham shows up and says he is the absolute best in the world, and to prove it, he must put himself up against men like him who see the business like he does. He says that while their match is not for the ROH World Championship, he would like to raise the stakes, because the best in the world should the title. Aldis says a title is only as good as the men who challenge for it, and tells Gresham he has a deal.
We see The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) in the parking lot heading into the WrestleCenter with the Memphis Tag Team Championship belts.
The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) beat The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) in an unsanctioned match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Simon threatens to injure Brandon's eye with a spiked shoulder pad and Lil Chris hits Washington with a low blow, despite it being announced that The Posse's contracts will not be renewed and that it will be the last time The Posse will be in the WrestleCenter.
The show starts with The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) trying to enter the building only to be stopped by security. The Posse threaten to call the police on them, then decide to wait in the parking lot.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Skyler beat "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez and "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe.
Dustin Starr interviews Kross, Jay Smooth and Martin at the announce desk. Kross says that instead of beating the clock, their opposition should be worried about beating them.
Austin Lane beats Martin in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match in just over three minutes after "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with a sign saying "Precious," which distracts Martin. Brett then heads to the ring for the second half of the challenge while Austin Lane guests on commentary.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Jay Smooth in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match an even faster time after Austin Lane stops Martin from using a chair and Brett hits both Martin and Jay Smooth with GunShow Lariats. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane and Brett Michaels. Austin tells Brett that he respects him and that he saved him because he has watched him and he does not want any excuses when he walks out as Memphis Heritage Champion. Austin then says "May the best man win," and Brett says "I will."
We hear from Walker Hayes, who says that fighting was the only thing that made him feel in control, and that before he knew it, he lost everyone he knew and loved and became a living, breathing monster. He then says that even he was not prepared for what would happen in the months to come.
King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cup trophy before the next match.
Mike Anthony beats "Casanova" Colton Cage in the Cobra Cup Tournament Finals to win the Cobra Cup as "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up to take notes on the match. After the match, King Cobra gets in the ring to shake Mike Anthony's hand, but Mike Anthony just takes the Cobra Cub from his hands and raises it over his head.
Terrence Ward runs down the card for the upcoming Super Bout event.
Dustin Starr interviews Tiger Joe and Rhyno at the announce desk. Tiger Joe says he is "the sexy beast," but he is here with "the manbeast," and Rhyno says he is taking Derrick King out.
Rhyno vs. Derrick King ends with Rhyno hitting Derrick King with a piledriver. After the match, Rhyno hits Derrick King with another piledriver to end the show.
Dustin Starr interviews The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. Dustin announces that Action Jackson is injured and cannot compete in the Cobra Cup semi-finals, and Ryan Pyles says that Colton Cage will get his win via count-out. Colton Cage says that Action Jackson is scared of him, and Ryan Pyles says that The Elements of Wrestling are always on top. As Colton Cage heads to the ring to take his victory, Action Jackson is introduced despite not being cleared to compete at the behest of Cage. Action Jackson is then counted out, and Colton Cage advances to the finals. Back at the announce desk, Dustin Starr tells Colton Cage he has Mike Anthony in the finals. Cage says The Elements of Wrestling did what they said they would do and that they are all action. He says that he and Mike Anthony can take their battle anywhere, and that it will end with his hand raised before he "heads to the GunShow" and wins the Memphis Heritage Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Rhino and Tiger Joe at the announce desk. Tiger Joe says he has a manbeast in Rhino and that he is "hungry as hell," then mentions that his neck hurts due to Derrick King's piledriver and that his attorney has told him to wear it until he gets his revenge. Rhino says he goes where the money is, and Tiger Joe paid him money to come to Memphis and take Derrick King out. He demands respect for Tiger Joe and for himself after what he has done for wrestling, and says he will rip Derrick King in half with a Gore.
Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn). Brad says that Uncle Mikey is at home after being banged up, and tells K-Toomer to get in the ring, saying that they did not back down against Lance Archer and that they will not back down against him. K-Toomer gets in the ring with The Skimahorns and overpowers them.
Dustin Starr interviews Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) at the announce desk. Chris Hayes says they owe somebody money, and Carter Matthews says that they are handling this as a team and that he will take on the Meklalock Challenge. Chris Hayes says he will do it, because he got them into this. Meklakov shows up and mocks Country Rock for getting into debt and calls them brave, yet stupid. Carter Matthews volunteers, but Meklakov puts Matthews out with it. When Chris Hayes checks on Carter Matthews, Meklakov puts Hayes in the Meklalock and sends him into unconsciousness as well.
Backstage, Derrick King and Danny B. Good talk about losing the trios tag team championships and Tiger Joe and Rhino calling Derrick out. Derrick King says he will show Tiger Joe and Rhino why he is still the king next week.
We see Diana Taylor get ready to win the Memphis Women's Championship with help from King Cobra and Alan Steel at the WrestleCenter.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez at the announce desk. She says that love is in the air this month and that love hurts, but so does her syringes. She then asks for Heather Monroe to come to the announce desk. Heather Monroe says Skyler thinks she can hang with them when she can't, and if she wants to hang with the stars, she has to get in the ring with the stars. She has a challenge for her if she has the courage to head to the ring. Amber takes offense to Skyler turning against her after she made her, and Heather takes offense to Skyler kicking her in the head. When asked why Amber and Heather want Skyler two-on-one, Heather tells Dustin it is none of his business. After the commercial break, Skyler heads to the announce desk. She tells Heather and Amber that they need to calm down a little bit and that she accepts their two-on-one challenge, but she did not come alone. "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose shows up and heads to the ring with Skyler. Heather and Amber quickly retreat. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews Nyla Rose and Skyler at the announce desk. She says Heather and Amber can run away all day if they want, but she came here for "that sweet Southern satisfaction" and some action. She tells Heather and Monroe to make their way back to the ring next week, as she and Skyler have something for them, and tells them not to be afraid, as that is just the nature of the beast.
Backstage, The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) are met by Brandon, who says that it makes all three of them sick that The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) are suspended and won't get their contracts renewed so that The Yung GOATs face them. He says that he will pay for the damages The Posse made and do whatever it to get The Posse reinstated for a fight with The Yung GOATs.
We hear from Walker Hayes, who has apparently gone missing. He says that as a kid, he was always fascinated by monsters but was never scared by them as they were a work of fiction. He says this was before he met true evil, when he learned monsters are real. He says that to understand this, one must go back to the beginning.
Backstage, Austin Lane and Matt meet with Brett Michaels. Austin says it is four weeks until the Superbout, but they do not mind being his partners against three other guys. Brett Michaels says he does not know who Matt is and does not trust him, and says that he has his own partner: "Big Swole" Justin Cole.
Dustin Starr interviews Kross, Martin and Jay Smooth at the announce desk. Kross says that they will take on the three top guys in Memphis Wrestling before mocking "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and Austin Lane and stating they will be the ones people are celebrating.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and Austin Lane beat Kross, Martin and Jay Smooth after Brett Michaels steals the tag from Justin Cole before Austin Lane tags himself in as Brett calls for the GunShow Lariat to take out the opposing team and make Kross tap out to the STF. After the match, Justin Cole has to play peackeeper between Brett and Austin.
Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) and Uncle Mikey at the announce table. Mikey says he can feel the fans' energy running through him, and that he is absolutely ready for the next match with The Skimahorns and the fans on his side. He also says that he is not only ready to win the big one, so are The Skimahorns, but only if they listen to the fans. The Skimahorns guest on commentary for the next match.
Uncle Mikey beats Kid Wrestling. After the match, K-Toomer gets in the ring. During the commercial break, K-Toomer attacks Uncle Mikey. The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) head to the ring, but K-Toomer swats Brad Skimahorn off the apron. K-Toomer then grabs Kid Wrestling and slams him.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce table. K-Toomer says it's everybody, not just Uncle Mikey, and "if he dies, he dies."
Diana Taylor gets ready for another shot at the Memphis Women's Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe at the announce desk. As Dustin Starr interviews Heather, "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez shows up and says that she and Heather have a common enemy in Skyler after what she has done to both of them, then produces a needle with 2cc of Lypocaine and says they should get to work. Heather tells Amber that they should have a chat in the back.
Backstage, Carter Matthews tries to make some extra money at the merch table, while Chris Hayes makes some extra money at the Tops Bar-B-Q stand.
Before the next match, Martin sends Jay Smooth and Kross to the back, saying he can take care of Mike Anthony on his own.
Mike Anthony beats Martin with a sleeper to advance to the finals of the Cobra Cup Tournament. After the match, Anthony says "Two down, one to go" in the spare headset at the announce desk.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss). Pyles says that there is no chance of them not winning the Memphis Trios Championships, and says that while DJ Brown, Danny B. Good and Derrick have worked hard to defend the titles, they have never had to work hard as they were born with greatness. He says there is nothing better than taking from someone who worked hard for something, and while they have had everything handed to them on a silver platter, they have earned this. Suddenly, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up and says they look great and that he has seen them in action, and that they should talk after their match.
Dustin Starr interviews The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) at the announce desk in their return to the WrestleCenter. Dustin Starr apologizes for not allowing them into the WrestleCenter, as this blew up in their faces when The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) went on a path of destruction last week. He says that the deal with The Posse expires at the anniversary show and that their contracts will not be renewed following their actions and that they will be suspended until the annniversary. Roberts says that does not work for The Yung GOATs, and Washington says he and Roberts want the Posse and that the fans wants to see them fight The Posse, as they want the Memphis Tag Team Championships back.
David Ali beats Carlos Alexander Rios.
It is announced that Jonathan Gresham will face Nick Aldis at the Super Bout anniversary spectacular, and that Mickie James will also be at the event.
We hear from Danny B. Good, Derrick King and DJ Brown. Danny says the Memphis Trios Championships are on the line and that they are coming after The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss) hard and fast. Meanwhile, Derrick King has lost focus thanks to Tiger Joe.
The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage, Ryan Pyles, Van Viciouss) beat Danny B. Good, Derrick King and DJ Brown to become the Memphis Trios Champions! During the match, Tiger Joe shows up and insults Derrick King as he tells him he told him he would return. He continues to distract , and Van Vicious pins Derrick King with a schoolkid pin to win the Elements of Wrestling the Trios Championships. After the match, Derrick King grabs Tiger Joe, who escapes from King's grasp as Rhino gets in the ring and hits Derrick King with the Gore.
After the match, Derrick King is checked on in the middle of the ring after Danny B. Good calls for medical help. Derrick King is soon helped to the back.
Martin beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole with a crucifix pin to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament following the distraction from The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris), who are banned from the WrestleCenter. Referees have to keep Justin Cole and The Posse from going at each others' throats. After the commercial break, security is still holding The Posse back and escorting them from the building while referees still keep Justin Cole in the ring.
We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Austin Lane regarding their Memphis Heritage Championship match. Brett is proud to be champion on the first anniversary and wants to prove he can beat the best of the best. Austin Lane wants to prove he is still the best and can win the title. Both men admit that the crowd will be picking sides between them and that the two of them will blow the roof off the building, and Austin Lane gives Brett Michaels credit for putting Memphis wrestling back on the map.
We hear from Skyler, who says she was the last woman standing at the Grind City Rumble and that if anyone deserves a title shot, it is her. She tells Heather Monroe she wants her title shot right now.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe at the announce desk. Heather Monroe says he is not in the business of doing more charity than she already has and feels she does not have to give a title shot to everyone, especially when Skyler did not win the Grind City Rumble. Heather says Skyler does not deserve a title shot, then tells her to go back to doing what she does so well: shining "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez's boots. Skyler answers by roundhouse kicking Heather Monroe in the face before raising up the Memphis women's title.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
"Casanova" Colton Cage beats Danny B. Good to advvance in the Cobra Cup tournament after Van Viciouss and Ryan Piles grab Danny B. Good's ankles after Danny performs a vertical suplex. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Elements of Wrestling (Cage, Pyles, Viciouss). Ryan Pyles says their tactics were just getting things done, then says that with three members, they are unstoppable, and Colton Cage will win the Cobra Cup Tournament. He then issues a challenge for the Memphis Trios Championships, saying it is about time that Derrick King, Danny B. Good and DJ Brown have had some worthy opponents.
At Tops Bar-B-Q, Carter Matthews finds out from Chris Hayes that Hayes did not pay Big Jack yet and that they owe him a lot of money. Hayes says he needs more time and that they can come up with some money on the next show, but Matthews tells him he is on his own.
The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) guest on commentary for the next match.
Uncle Mikey beats Carlos Alexander Rios.
Dustin Starr interviews David Ali at the announce table. David Ali says he hopes some fans remember him from a few years ago, then says that he is the fans' savior before addressing Mike Anthony's behavior as of late and stating he will be champion again here in Memphis.
Mike Anthony beats David Ali with the Genetic Dream after using the referee as a shield to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament. After the match, it is reported by Dustin Starr that The Posse are heading back to the ring.
The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) show up with hard hats, an axe and a sledgehammer. Security tries to step them, but The Posse soon start destroying one of the pews at the side of the arena to end the show.
Dustin Starr interviews Martin, Kross and Jay Smooth at the announce desk. Kross says the three of them will blow the roof off, and that Martin will style and profile like no other man and Smooth will show why he has earned his name. He says that they will be walking away with something big and impressing the fans, and that it will start today. Martin says his name is not Precious.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Martin after catching a top rope cross body and hitting the Swole Slam.
Next week: Zay Washington!
We hear from Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) and Big Jack. Carter Matthews says they have beaten The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss before and that they will do it again. Big Jack says he is always ready.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss. Ryan Pyles says the trios title rings would look good, and they did not put miles on their father's Aston Martin to be losers. Viciouss agrees that they would look good on them. Colton Cage tells Country Rock and Big Jack to "lace 'em up."
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) and Big Jack beat The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss in a six-man tag match.
We hear from "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez, who shows off her new manicure and eyelashes and says none of this would have happened if it were not for Skyler. She says that she made Skyler perfect in her image, and tells her "Just wait."
Backstage, Derrick King gets a video message from Tiger Joe, who is in a neck brace and says that while he can sue Championship Wrestling From Memphis and take everything, his revenge is with Derrick King. Tiger Joe says he can find another tiger in Memphis, a grizzly or an exotic animal of his own that Derrick King cannot beat, and tells Derrick King that he is coming for him.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and The Crowleys at the announce desk. Blaylock asks how the fans are allowed to bring straps and weapons, then says nobody here should be strapped as they are not animals and that the main event is a conspiracy against them. Blaylock also says that the match was not caused by him whipping Walker Hayes with a belt, and that someone will pay for this.
Ivan Warsaw and Walker Hayes beat The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) in a Strap Match in which fans also bring straps. After the match, Walker Hayes chases "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock to the back with a strap.
Uncle Mikey beats Van Viciouss (as Vanta Claus) in a Christmas Presents Match.
Diana Taylor wishes everyone a happy holidays.
Dustin Starr introduces Shalonce Royal and has her sing a Christmas carol, but before she can really get started, Heather Monroe shows up. She says she is here to give the fans on Christmas, and announces that next week, she will defend the title in Gauntlet For The Gold. Heather Monroe says that there are people who feel that she does not deserve the Women's Championship and that next week, she will prove them wrong.
Backstage, Amber Rodriguez tries to call Skyler again, telling her there is a Gauntlet For The Gold match next week while hoping she is in it.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and Kid Wrestling beat Jay Smooth and Martin.
Backstage, Danny B. Good talks with Derrick King about their tag team title shot. Derrick King says that today, they can have a revolution and become champions, and Danny B. Good says they are going to have a gift today.
The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) shows up. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock announces "Christmas With The Crowleys," and announces that he has gifts for Jacksyn and Otis Crowley. Blaylock gifts Otis a baby doll, but Jacksyn takes the baby in his hands and Blaylock tells Otis he will have to breastfeed the baby. Blaylock lets Jacksyn have the baby, then gaves Otis a dead possum. Blaylock then says The Revenant of Walker Hayes will get nothing from him and that the fans will get nothing from him, either. Jacksyn and Otis then take the dead possum to the ring, then the two of them beat up on The Gunslinger before Blaylock hits The Gunslinger with the leather strap. Suddenly, Walker Hayes and Ivan Warsaw show up and chase The Hollywood Horror Show out of the ring.
Backstage, The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) talk about their families back home watching them in action tonight. Zay Washington says the best athletes perform on Christmas, and Aaron Roberts says that he hopes that Danny B. Good and Derrick King are ready, because the best never lose.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Michaels says Santa Claus did some good for his daughters and left him something, then asks where Mike Anthony is. Mike Anthony shows up on the other side of the ring and stares at Brett Michaels' daughters, and Michaels stands between them as the two have a staredown. Soon, Mike Anthony slowly backs off.
The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) retain the Memphis Tag Team Championships against Danny B. Good and Derrick King. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Yung GOATs. Santa Claus shows up with presents, but suddenly, The Grinch shows up with Swoggle as a hostage. Suddenly, The Grinch and Santa attack The Yung GOATs. The Grinch and Santa are The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris), and Santa - who is really Simon - hits Aaron Roberts in the eye with the spike of a spiked shoulder pad.
After the show went off the air, Aaron Roberts is taken to a local medical facility while The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) put the Memphis Tag Team Championships in a sack.
The show starts with Swoggle chasing The Grinch around the ring and to the back, but not before telling Dustin Starr that he hates The Grinch and that he is going to break his legs.
Derrick King and Danny B. Good head to the announce table. Derrick says he wants a match with him and Danny B. Good against The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) for the Memphis Tag Team Championships next week, and Danny B. mentions that they are still #1 contenders and can be champions again.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after Big Jack stops Kross from interfering and ducks a shot from Jay Smooth, which leads to Country Rock hitting Jay Smooth with the 3D - now known as the Country Rock Drop - for the win.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) head to the announce desk. Zay Washington says they have been ready, and Aaron Roberts calls out Danny B. Good and Derrick King. Danny and Derrick King show up, and Aaron Roberts says they are ready when they are. Washington says they can do it right now. When it is mentioned by Dustin Starr that the challenge is scheduled for next week, Danny B. Good says Santa Claus has a present for them in the form of the Memphis tag team titles.
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that he will be rumble ready for the Grind City Rumble.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) after Briar stops Uncle Mikey from going up top and Mikey stops Briar from cheating with a chain. After the match, Simon and Lil Chris read a letter to Santa Claus, appealing for a shot at the Memphis Tag Team Championships, saying they have been the nicest guys for years and that they believe in Christmas miracles.
Heather Monroe heads to the announce desk. Suddenly, as Dustin Starr is interviewing her, Swoggle chases The Grinch to the back again, then tries to kiss Heather Monroe's hand. Heather stops him and leaves.
Backstage, Amber Rodriguez calls Skyler, saying that she knows she has blown up all over social media and that she has been avoiding all of her calls, and that they need to talk before the Grind City Rumble.
Backstage, Shalonce Royal is heard singing "Silent Night." It is announced that she will be singing Christmas carols next week.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels heads to the announce table. He says he is a different GunShow now, and asks Mike Anthony where he is at. Suddenly, we hear from Mike Anthony, who is outside of the arena where he attacked him from behind. He says that Brett Michaels won the battle, but the war ends when he says so, and tells Brett not to find him next week because he will find Brett. Brett says that if Mike Anthony wants to show up on Christmas Day, then he has something for him.
Carlos Alexander Rios beats The Gunslinger. After the match, K-Toomer shows up, and Carlos Alexander Rios fights him. During the commercial break, K-Toomer lays out Rios, then hits The Gunslinger with Big Bang. Rios gets back up, but K-Toomer hits him with Big Bang.
We hear from K-Toomer, who lays out numerous people as he says that Grind City Rumble is him versus everybody as he says that he is ready to lay waste to the competition.
The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) heads to the announce desk. Blaylock says The Revenant of Walker Hayes has let them down and turned his back on them, then promises there will be more discipline, and says that next week will be "Christmas With The Crowleys."
Ivan Warsaw beats Jacksyn Crowley by disqualification after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Warsaw with a leather strap. After the match, The Crowleys (Jacksyn) hold Warsaw down so that Blaylock can hit Warsaw with the strap, then Walker Hayes - no longer a Reventant - shows up, stops Blaylock and sends them and The Crowley into a retreat to make the save for Ivan Warsaw.
Mike Anthony shows up to start the show, but Dustin Starr tells Mike Anthony he refuses to be bullied. Anthony takes the microphone when it is handed to him and says that he has said it like it is and that he warned everyone to give him what he wants or else, especially after doing what he said he would do regarding "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. He says that he would find a way in after security refused to let him in, and says that hell would come with him. Mike Anthony then tells "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to man up and face him next week in a street fight.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Piles) and Van Viciouss. Ryan Pyles says that last week was a disaster and that he was only trying to find help, but the past is the past, and this week, they will get things done against The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).
"Casanova" Colton Cage and Van Viciouss beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) after "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up and throws his martini at Uncle Mikey. Mikey ducks it, however, and the martini hits Briar Skimahorn instead. After the match, Van Viciouss and The Elements of Wrestling high-five Peter Avalon.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez has been in a thorn in her side since day one and that she will settle things with a DDT. We then hear from Amber Rodriguez, who says she cares about her enough to make her perfect in her image. She proposes to offer Diana Taylor her services, and when she is done, the Memphis Women's Championship is hers.
"The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez beats Diana Taylor.
We hear from The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington). Zay Washington says that no matter who they face, the outcome will always be the same. Aaron Roberts says that if Derrick King, DJ Brown and Danny B. Good want to challenge them, they can go next week.
The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after they place a red wreath around Martin's shoulders again, causing Martin to seemingly regain his memory before Lil Chris pushes Jay Smooth into Martin. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse. Lil Chris says that they can line them up and The Posse will knock them down, and Simon says they are coming for the tag team titles.
K-Toomer vs. Anthony Idol ends with Idol overpowering K-Toomer and sending K-Toomer into a retreat.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes). "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that the fans and their kids are why we need discipline in this world, and says that he will whip his kids and give them discipline when they need it.
We hear from Heather Monroe, who says that while "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane was a champion, she was a distracted champion who was more focused on "boy issues" than the title. She says the people need someone who will bring diginity to the Memphis Women's title, and that is her.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Revenant of Walker Hayes after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) get on the apron to motivate Hayes only for Justin Cole to hit the Swole Slam soon after Hayes turns around. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits The Revenant of Walker Hayes with the belt, and Hayes traps Blaylock in the corner. The Crowleys attack Walker Hayes and proceed to hold him down and unmask him. Suddenly, the lights go out and Ivan Warsaw attacks The Crowleys before choke slamming them both. The now-unmasked Walker Hayes and Ivan Warsaw then have a staredown to end the show.
Danny B. Good, Derrick King and DJ Brown head to the ring, but they are soon joined by Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony demands the microphone, and as soon as he puts his hands on Dustin Starr and demands Brett Michaels, Brett shows up and fights him. Security has to quickly move in, with referees running in. Both men break free and go at it again, but they are quickly separated a second time.
"Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up. During the commercial break, Avalon walks around the ring and mocks both Dustin Starr and the fans, then says Memphis is "kinda gross" just like its barbeque before guesting on commentary. After the commercial break, we see footage of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony brawling outside of the WrestleCenter, then "Pretty" Peter Avalon guests on commentary for this week's with four bottles of champagne (which he shares with Maria Starr).
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) following the inadvertent distraction from Uncle Mikey, who tries to get cheers from the fans at ringside and also calls out "Pretty" Peter Avalon for saying things about him at the announce desk.
The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) head to the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock said somebody in the Horror Show made a mistake and he is upset, and that there will be discipline in the Hollywood Horror Show. He says it was not either Jacksyn or Otis Crowley, but tells them to listen to him. He then chews out Walker Hayes for choke slamming the wrong man and says it is discipline time, then Otis forces Hyaes to the ground so Blaylock can whip him. Jacksyn Crowley takes the belt from Blaylock, and it ends up being Jacksyn and Otis Crowley who whip Walker Hayes along with Jimmy Blaylock. The Crowleys then take Walker Hayes to the ring for the next match.
The Hollywood Horror Show beat Van Viciouss and The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles).
Backstage, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) meet. Lil Chris says they have been making friends, but that it is time that they get back to winning the Memphis tag team titles.
Outside of the WrestleCenter, we hear from Mike Anthony, who says that it is hunting season and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels has been firing blanks for someone who calls himself "The GunShow" while he is loaded with hollow point bullets. Brett suddenly runs in and brawls with Anthony again, and the cameraman gets rocked when Brett goes for the GunShow Lariat and Anthony ducks.
Backstage, Amber Rodriguez tries to call Skylar. She leaves a message telling her to stay home and that she will climb to the women's championship on her own.
Matt and Nikki Lane head to the announce table. Matt brings a chair with him to the interview, and says that Austin Lane is out after surgery and that he promised to do him a favor and protect Nikki, saying it is his fault Nikki is no longer champion. Nikki tells Matt that it is not his fault and that these things happen. Matt says that he is doing Austin Lane a favor, then says that while Austin is not in fighting condition, he is, and he wants K-Toomer, right here, right now. K-Toomer shows up and heads to the ring.
K-Toomer beats Matt by referee stoppage.
We hear from Anthony Idol, who says he has been thinking about Memphis, Tennessee his whole life and that it is time for him to start heading there to rock the place.
We hear from The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts), King Cobra, Chris Hayes, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) at the 2021 Dyer Country Fair.
Anthony Idol quickly beats Carlos Alexander Rios. After the match, Anthony Idol says he is finally in Memphis after a lifetime of wishing, wanting and waiting, and when Memphis Wrestling started, he made it clear that he was ready to rock. He says that the Idol Express now has a stop in Memphis.
We hear from Derrick King, DJ Brown and Danny B. Good. Good says that he and King are #1 contenders for the tag team titles despite King not being medically cleared, then says that his son DJ Brown will be able to get the job done and is the only other one he can trust. King is hesitant, but Good says he needs to heal. King says that if this is the best thing he can do, then he is okay with it. Good makes it clear that he and DJ Brown are coming for The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts) and the Memphis tag team titles.
Martin, Jay Smooth and Kross attack Kid Wrestling before Kid Wrestling vs. Martin can start, but they all retreat when "Big Swole" Justin Cole gets in the ring.
Kid Wrestling and "Big Swole" Justin Cole beat Jay Smooth and Martin.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony brawl in the lobby of the WrestleCenter, and they take their brawl into the audience. Brett gets Anthony in the ring and hits an atomic drop, but Anthony nails him with a low blow when he goes for a superkick. Mike Anthony then hits Brett Michaels with the Genetic Dream, then pulls out a pair of handcuffs and cuffs Brett's hands behind his back before attacking him. Mike Anthony then grabs the Memphis Heritage Championship and hits Brett in the head with it.
We see footage of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels celebrating with the fans after last week's Memphis Heritage Championship victory.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Tyler Knight. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels, who says there is a new man in the house and that he was the man to begin with, and to get ready for "the era of The GunShow."
We hear from Diana Taylor. She says Skylar tried to take her knee out last week, but she has something for her: a DDT.
Sarah Wolfe beats Gemma Jewels.
We see another vignette for Warsaw.
Dustin Starr interviews Shane Russell, the son of late legendary Memphis Wrestling announcer Lance Russell. Before the interview can get anywhere, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up. Blaylock makes fun of Shane's "banana nose," and Shane says he would not have come here in one of his father's jackets if he knew Blaylock would show up, and says that Lance said that Blaylock is like a snake in the grass who was not to be trusted. Blaylock says Lance was biased and that he did nothing but insult him, then tears up a picture of Lance in front of Shane, who then grabs Blaylock by the shirt collar only to be attacked from behind by The Revenant of Walker Hayes. Hayes and Blaylock then pull off and violate the jacket before Hayes attacks Shane Russell some more. Security and referees have to pull Hayes off of Shane Russell and force him and Blaylock to the back.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Martin after Jay Smooth and Kross grab Martin's foot, not knowing it is Martin, allowing Justin Cole to hit the Swole Slam for the win. With this and two body slams earlier in the match, that is $75 donated to the fight against cancer.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says he has been overlooked time after time after time. He says that last time he sent a warning, and now, he is done talking, and next week, it is time to be about that action.
Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane at the announce table. Austin Lane, whose arm is still in a sling, says he wants K-Toomer in the ring and promises it will not be long before he is medically cleared and K-Toomer is his. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up, and Austin Lane fights him. K-Toomer gets Austin Lane in the ring and hits him with a big splash, hurting his arm. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane fights K-Toomer and gets taken out, then someone shows up with a chair. This is Austin and Nikki's friend from Arkansas, Matt, and the chair has no effect when he hits K-Toomer with it. K-Toomer grabs Matt and hits him with the Big Bang.
We see Gentleman Jervis at Tops Bar-B-Q. As he is about to have his meal, he suddenly realizes he does not have a mouth.
Amber Rodriguez guests on commentary for the next match.
Skyler beats Diana Taylor following the distraction from Amber Rodriguez.
We hear from multiple tag teams about the upcoming Tag Team Turmoil Match to decide #1 contenders for the Memphis Tag Team Championships. As we do, Danny B. Good - who has gotten Derrick King fired up over the last few weeks - gets Derrick King to team up with him one more time.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) guest on commentary for the next match.
The team of Derrick King and Danny B. Good beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn), the team of "Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles and Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) in a Tag Team Turmoil Match to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Tag Team Championships.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Jay Smooth after Smooth drinks Justin Cole's protein shake. Due to the four slams on Jay Smooth - and one on Martin - $125 is raised to be donated in the fight against cancer.
Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane and Kamille at the announce table. Kamille says that she could not stand for the interference from last week, and Nikki Lane says that she appreciates her help. It is then announced that Kamille and Nikki Lane will be in a tag team match against Skylar and Amber Rodriguez next week. Nikki Lane says she will put a hurting on Skyler and Amber Rodriguez after what happened last week, and Kamille tells Nikki she's got her back.
Mike Anthony beats Carlos Alexander Rios.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and The Revenant of Walker Hayes at the announce table. Blaylock says he is proud of himself and that if Walker Hayes was a dog, he would be an American pit bull, then says the first thing that causes aggression is fear and that Hayes fears no one. Blaylock then pours Louisiana hot sauce in a shot glass and throws it into Hayes' face as if Hayes was a real fighting dog, then Hayes gets into the ring. The Revenant of Walker Hayes quickly beats Gunslinger (who is not even mentioned by name in this match).
Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson are back with "The Steel and Johnny Show" on commentary for the next match. The Skimahorns guest on commentary with Steel and Dotson on commentary.
Uncle Mikey beats Martin.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) sit at the commentary table for the next match.
Danny B. Good and Derrick King beat Ryan Pyles and "Casanova" Colton Cage.
Dustin Starr interviews Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson at the announce table. Alan Steel says that next week, there will be two Heritage Champions after Johnny Dotson beats Jordan Cruz for the Hollywood Heritage Championship. Steel then says they will no longer be in Memphis keeping the ratings up and will be in movies next week, and tells Dustin Starr he should be grateful they are in his presence. Suddenly, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up. Steel gets peeved with Brett for always showing up when he is at the table, then says he does not suck because he is Heritage Champion, and says this is Brett's last shot at the title. Brett says next week, he will be the new Heritage Champion whether Steel likes it or not, then says he is not here to play before shoving Steel. Brett fends off Steel and Dotson and tries to put Dotson through a table, but Steel stops him from doing it and Dotson ends up putting Brett through the table to end the show.
