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.
Matt Bloom has three matches lined up. Booker T gets a tag match betwee the team of PJ Vasa and Sirena Linton (the latter of whom has since been released) and the team of Layla Diggs and Masyn Holiday. Mason is the least experienced person in the match, but is catching on quick due to her athletic background. Bubba Ray gets Trill London (who has since been released) and Braxton Cole, the latter of whom Matt Bloom would like to be less of an overthinker and go by his instincts. Kevin Owens and Natalya gets to work with Tate Wilder and Anthony Luke, the latter of whom is now Kam Hendrix. The former is more of a risk taker, while Matt wants the latter to be less hokey in the ring. Their match will have a promo before the wrestling begins.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Braxton Cole, a former football defensive lineman who managed to get a tryout with WWE out of the blue after college and managed to make the cut. He also meets with Trill London, and tells him to do his own thing and make him forget about Jeff Hardy. Bubba wants Braxton to put his brain over and outsmart Trill in the ring and Trill to do what he does best in the ring.
Trill London beats Braxton Cole. During the match, Trill London performs what looks like a single arm flapjack but comes up short in the execution, which causes Booker T to believe that Trill London needs better balance. They also noticed that Trill got gassed near the end of the match. After the match, Bubba Ray says things went well, but Trill needs to do the moves that he does best and drop the moves that he can't do as well. Trill mentions that he always challenges himself by trying to do new moves until he gets them right, but takes the advice well. Matt Bloom says that Trill needs to find a move set that lets him stay healthy, or else he will not get booked. Braxton Cole noticed that he and Trill had the crowd in their hands but started losing them near the end, and chalks it up to the learning process.
We are introduced to Masyn Holiday, who talks about her athletic background and how she prefers to be part of a tag team match. Layla Diggs admits that she and Masyn are used to working heel, but says that working babyface will get easier from understanding and memorizing the flow of a wrestling match.
Layla Diggs and Masyn Holiday beat Sirena Linton and PJ Vasa. Bubba Ray and Booker T agree that the match went well. Afterwards, Booker tells all four women that they did a great job and that their match is a blueprint for what they all need to do going forward. Matt Bloom asks Layla and Masyn to make it more clear if they are heel or babyface. Sirena Linton comes out of the meeting with Matt Bloom that there is always something to improve on.
We are introduced to Tate Wilder, who has a background in extreme sports and rodeo. He has spent two years in the Performance Center, with the first fifteen months injured, which he feels fits him. We are re-introduced to Anthony Luke, now Kam Hendrix, who says that everything matters in presentation and that he has prepared himself to be Kam Hendrix. Natalya works with Kam Hendrix and tells him that he should be "the chandelier in the house." Kevin Owens works with Tate Wilder regarding a pre-match promo, and Tate Wilder gets inspired. Owens sees Wilder as "level-headed."
Before the next match, Tate Wilder introduces himself and says that while there are a lot of talented people in the locker room, he is willing to take the crazy risk and jump off the cliff to see if he can survive. He says that he acts first and thinks second, and while he makes mistakes, he is ready to make them and he is still standing. He says that to make a name for one's self, you have to call out the baddest, and he calls out Kam Hendrix to show that it is not showtime and that it is his time. Kam Hendrix shows up and says LFG is his show and that he has been watching Wilder's come-up, then says that Tate Wilder is foolish to call him out as he is going to succeed where Wilder will fail. It is noticed by both Natalya and the commentary team that Kam Hendrix is at a loss at points during his promo.
Kam Hendrix beats Tate Wilder. After the match, Hendrix says that tonight was not his best performance. Owens tells Wilder that his promo was , but Hendrix pie-facing him at the end of the match is brought up. Hendrix says that he tripped, and that it will be very evident in the match footage. Afterwards, Hendrix says that he is disappointed with himself and that this could be his last chance. Matt Bloom says that Kam Hendrix should take a step back and see how he can get better.
Kam Hendrix meets with Matt Bloom regarding the recent match. Matt Bloom says that mistakes are needed to grow, then pulls Hendrix from LFG for a brief time and tells him to get to work.
Backstage, we hear from Manbun Jesus, Gentleman Jervis and The Groovy Grizzly. Manbun Jesus is excited to be in the Staten Island block of the Five Boroughs Classic, as is Jervis, and he is ready to jump through hoops as he produces an actual hoops. Jay Lion then shows up, roras, then eats the daisy that Jervis provides for him.
Michael Mistretta, Juni Underwood and Chris Dickinson beat Gentleman Jervis, Manbun Jesus and Jay Lyon in the Staten Island block of the Five Boroughs Classic after Dickinson - who is a no show for 99% of the match - suddenly shows up and makes Jay Lyon tap out to a crossface.
Backstage, we hear from Queens Get The Money (Patrick Fitzpatrick and Jay Mesias). Mesias that the United Wrestling Network is making them face a couple of clowns who take nothing seriously, and warns The Slimeballz ("Slimeball" Sage Chantz and "Slimetime" Tommy Rant) they had best come correct. Fitzpatrick says The Slimeballz are coming in with titles they want, for Queens Get The Money and it is time for The Slimeballz to get the message.
Alex Gracia vs. Big Mama for the UWN Women's Championship from Sunday Night Slam in March is replayed.
Aaron Rourke vs. Leon Sparrow for the Create A Pro Championship ends after Shawn Donovan shows up and yells at Pat Buck, who is watching from ringside. Rourke confronts Donovan, and this leads to a brawl between the two that ends the match. Leo Sparrow soon joins in, and Pat Buck gets in the ring and fights both Donovan and Sparrow alongside Rourke as officials try to restore order. Commissioner Little Guido soon shows up and makes the brawl an official tag match for next week.
The Slimeballz ("Slimeball" Sage Chantz and "Slimetime" Tommy Rant) retain the NWA United States Tag Team Championships against Queens Get The Money (Patrick Fitzpatrick and Jay Mesias).
Chris Dickinson beats Juni Underwood and Michael Mistretta in the Staten Island block of the Five Boroughs Classic by submission with a crossface to Underwood. After the match, Commissioner Little Guido shows up, and when he offers to shake Dickinson's hand, Dickinson spits in his hand instead.
Jonny Loquasto introduces Royce Isaacs to the ring to start tonight's show. Isaacs says he has come back after seven long years of travelling the world, cashing lots of checks and winning lots of championships, and that he has returned to do the same thing. Loquasto mentions what happened at Sunday Night Slam and announces that he has another shot at the UWN Heritage Championship, much to the chagrin of Jordan Castle, who shows up with "One in a Million" Maximilien. He calls this a new low even for Loquasto, who he accuses as having it out for him and Maximilien, and says the rematch will not happen unless he and Maximilien get something. Jordan Castle says that if Royce Isaacs loses, he cannot challenge for the Heritage Championship ever again. Loquasto says that Castle is not in the position to make demands and that his stipulation is null and void. Royce Isaacs says that he knows he can not only beat Maximilien, but he is better than him and even Jordan Castle knows it. Royce Isaacs accepts the challenge and the stipulation, and Loquasto makes it official for next week. Maximilien then stares Isaacs down, and Isaacs punks Maximilien out, causing Maximilien to flinch. Jordan Castle has to hold Maximilien back.
The OXP beats Halex.
Backstage, Ray Jaz says it is great to be back in Championship Wrestling with a change in attitude from performing for himself to performing for the fans. He says Fidel Bravo is a great competitor and that it is time to step up and give the fans what they want.
"The Anomaly" Alex Ace beats Jake Maze and Hex in a two-on-one hanidcap match.
Outside of the arena, we hear from 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice Boogie says that The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) will stop annoying them, then asks who is next before stating they will enjoy the fruits of their labor before demanding to face the best and stating they will stay champions until the end of time.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) vs. The Pumpline (Boa "The Constrictor" Silva and "The Solution" Antonio Rivers from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
We hear from Che Cabrera. Jonny Loquasto shows up and says that Bad Dude Tito has forgotten that he has retired both Navajo Warrior and Luster the Legend in his absence, then issues a challenge to anyone in the back. Vinny Pacifico shows up and accepts the challenge.
Fidel Bravo and Ray Jaz beat The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels and Bryce Saturn).
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Lyra Valkyria. Lyra says there is a lot going on in her head, and taht she is embarrassed for feeding into everything that Becky Lynch told her. She says Becky could have had a friend for life in her had she not attacked her, and while Becky is the superstar, she is the better wrestler and she is not a stepping stone as Becky becomes the crowning name of people she has defended the Women's Intercontinental Championship against.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews LA Knight. Knight says he is not just a workhorse, but a champion, and he stands here as a champion. He says that he is alright with coming to blows with Damian Priest as they are goingat it tonight, then says that he should not have to be dealing with Drew McIntyre, but he still has something for him, anyway. Knight then says that Jacob Fatu is the one that he is gunning or, and if anyone gets in his way, the backlash will be severe and everyone will know who the real champion is.
We see a video package chronicling the history of WWE video games.
We see Wade Barrett's exclusive interview with Randy Orton.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Dominik says he has already beaten Penta at WrestleMania, even though he pinned Finn Balor to do it, and that he also won on Monday, although Saxton mentions that it was with JD McDonagh's help. He then says that he is going to win against Penta tonight, then threatens to do Saxton's job for him.
Pershard Owens performs The Star-Spangled Banner.
Jacob Fatu retains the WWE United States Championship against LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest in a Fatal 4-Way Match after Priest takes McIntyre South of Heaven through a table and Solo Sikoa saves Jacob Fatu from a splash through the announce table, which leads to LA Knight being attacked from behind by Jeff Cobb. (One of the members of medical staff that checks on Priest and McIntyre is independent wrestler Nixi XS.)
Night of Champions will take place in Saudi Arabia and will be live on Peacock and Netflix on June 28th!
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Penta. During the match, Carlito distracts the referee so that JD McDonagh and Finn Balor can attack Penta, but all three of them get ejected. Shortly afterwards, Finn Balor distracts the referee, which allows El Grande Americano to hit Penta with a headbutt with a loaded mask. Dominik then hits the top rope splash to retain.
Gunther beats Pat McAfee by submission with the sleeper hold despite some help near the end by Michael Cole. Gunther shows McAfee respect after the match.
Technical Seargant Michael Perkins is the recipients of the military spotlight and the Whatley American Vodka Seat Upgrade.
John Cena retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in a match that sees two referees get knocked down (the first one more than once), SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and four other officials getting RKO's from Orton (one of whom is played by independent wrestling Austin Mulitalo), and R-Truth getting in the way of a Randy Orton only to receive a RKO. The last moment allows Cena to hit Orton with a low blow followed by the WWE Championship to reain after the first referee comes to again and counts the pinfall. After the match, Cena demands competition.
Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra announces that Tim Bosby vs. Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls with the Cobra Cup on the line and will be today's double main event, and that it will take place right now. King Cobra guests on commentary.
Tim Bosby beats Marko Harris two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match and retains the Cobra Cup. Bosby wins the first fall early in the match with three Bosplexes followed by the ripcord lariat. Harris wins the second fall with an avalanche cutter followed by a cutter out of the corner. Bosby scores the third and deciding fall with the ankle lock after keeping Harris away from the ropes. After the match, King Cobra awards the Cobra Cup to Bosby and addresses both men, and Harris picks up the Cobra Cup and hands it to Bosby while shaking his hand.
We hear from Nixi XS, who says that she is Las Vegas being a real star because Diana Taylor is not half the star that she is. She says that Diana is not safe from her, and if she shows up next week, she had better watch her back, as she will have a surprise for her that not even Indi Hartwell will save her from.
We see another vignette for The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James). We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that he walked the righteous path further than everyone and was turned on by his flock like a devil in disguise. We then find out that The Slaughterhouse is returning.
We hear from The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal). They state that The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) cannot keep their noses out of their business and have started something they cannot finish, and that they will learn not only why they should not mess with them, but why The O'Neals rule.
Backstage, Xya Wolfe tells Tim Grind that Lil' Homie Lance is ready, then Lil' Homie shows up and apologizes to Tim Grind. Tim Grind does not want what happened to Flex to happen to Lil' Homie, but it hurts him not to get revenge on The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), and the next time he sees them, he will show them what the business is.
Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce desk. Derrick says he is glad to be back, albeit not in a wrestling capacity. We then see a video package narrated by Kevin White that introduces the Junior Heavyweight division and championship. Derrick Starr then officially reveals the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship, which will be won in a tournament that will start next week.
We hear from Sycho Simon, who drags an axe across the ground as he continues to put the locker room on notice.
The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) vs. The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends with The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) attacking both teams with chairs, a pipe and a cane. The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. The tag team titles are eventually used as weapons as fans throw trash at The Hollywood Clique and more referees show up to restore order. Jimmy Blaylock declares that nobody is safe as fans throw multiple Twinkies at him, and that they will be taken seriously as they take the tag team titles, and if somebody has to die, then somebody has to die.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Zay Washington in a Memphis Street Fight.
We look back at "The Final Deletion" between Jeff Hardy and "Broken" Matt Hardy from the May 5, 2016 episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
We look back at Scott Steiner's "Steiner Math" promo on its 16th anniversary.
It's time for Around The Ring. This week, Gia Miller interviews Alan Angels. Angels talks about his tattoos, as well as how he is waiting to get another one from the right artist after some disappointments with the ones that he has.
We look back at Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) vs. ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to decide who faces each other for a shot at the X Division Championship from last night's show.
Wendy Choo beats Wren Sinclair in her first match in almost a year.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James. He says he is a friendly neighborhood guy, but he is a competitor and hometown hero who brings his best to face the best, and he plans to grow his legacy in WWE, starting with Josh Briggs.
Josh Briggs beats Cutler James.
The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) beat Dion Lennox and Dante Chen.
General Manager Nick Aldis welcomes everyone to tonight's show, then brings out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis congratulates Cody for retaining against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at Backlash, then brings up King and Queen of the Ring and tells him that his next challenger has been determined. He then introduces that challenger: Logan Paul. Logan Paul makes it clear he wants to win the Undisputed WWE title to truly kick off the "Logan Paul Levesque era," and Cody says that he likes the challenge, then Logan toots his own horn about being the longest reigning champion in WWE, among other things. After addressing a fan's sign saying it is their birthday, Logan also mentions Cody winning the Royal Rumble before saying that people remember his collision with Ricochet more than his Royal Rumble win. He says that while Cody Rhodes became champion at WrestleMania, everybody was still talking about his match and his moments, and also mentions how he and Cody showed up in WWE at the same time. Logan says he has been the rocket fuel for the spaceship that is WWE, then asks how Cody can finish his story when it is not even his story before proclaiming that he will walk out as Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody says that people stand across from Logan and assume that he is a dumbass, then says that he has gotten a sense of who Logan Paul is from his other accomplishments. Cody says that if he were to win the United States Championship, that would make him a Grand Slam Champion. He also says Logan is disrespectful, self-centered, delusional, reliant on brass knuckles and takes credit for stuff he should not take credit for. He then says that Logan Paul will find out where he stands at King and Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he had "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on the ropes and head him beat, and says the crowd distracted him enough to cause him to lose. He says he should be next to Logan Paul, and says that he will beat Cody next time and earn a shot at his title, and that winning the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament will be a step in the right direction.
Nia Jax beats Naomi to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another QR code is shown before the match.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Baron Corbin. He says that he was lost before heading to NXT and figuring things out, and now he is going to do things as himself. He is then met by Carmelo Hayes, who tells him that he will be running circles around him tonight.
We see a vignette for #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), who are coming to SmackDown.
Carmelo Hayes beats Baron Corbin with an inside cradle to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who is interested in how far Jade Cargill will go in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up, and Chelsea says that the French air has made Bayley forget about them and that Piper will beat Jade in the tournament.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he has accomplished a lot in WWE, but he has never become King of the Ring. He says that everyone knows how great AJ Styles is, but it felt phenomenal hitting AJ Styles with an RKO out of nowhere. He also brings up Tama Tonga taking out Kevin Owens and says that the two of them will cross paths, and that when they do, he will make sure Tama Tonga sees the RKO coming.
Jade Cargill beats Piper Niven to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Afterwards, Bianca Belair heads to the ring for the next match.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who aims now to compete but to conquer those he gets in the ring with, because he is here to claim the pinnacle of SmackDown. He says that no one is safe now that he is here, as he plans not just to rise, but to reign supreme. He tells everyone to watch closely, as everything on SmackDown is about to change, and it will never be the same again.
Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament despite Indi Hartwell weakening Bianca's left knee on the outside.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets Solo Sikoa privately. Solo is irritated that Paul Heyman's lie got The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) drafted in the third round and cost him and his family money, and also thinks that Heyman wanted Jey Uso to help him. He says that he gets what Paul Heyman is trying to do and knows that Heyman has not been able to speak to Roman Reigns, then says he has spoken with Roman and that until Roman comes back, he calls the shots with Paul as his wise man under Roman's orders. Solo Sikoa then hugs an astonished Heyman.
We hear from Andrade, who says that his destiny is in WWE and that "The Era of Andrade El Idolo" has begun.
Tama Tonga beats Angelo Dawkins to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga lay out Montez Ford in responds to Dawkins and Montez taking out Solo Sikoa on the outside. (Bobby Lashley was supposed to be in this match, but was injured during training and is replaced by Angelo Dawkins.) After the match, Solo hits Dawkins with a Samoan Spike.
We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that she has been unfairly labeled, and that in order to succeed, one has to send a message. She says she has done just that and that she plans to break her opponents. Blair says that anyone can be appreciated and respected, but she plans to be feared.
Randy Orton beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after countering the Styles Clash with an RKO.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Carmelo Hayes! Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill! Nia Jax!
In Los Angeles, California, everyone heads to the show. Austin is ecstatic for his AEW return, which he has been awaiting for months, but he is afraid he is going to lose his spot in the company. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) look forward to their best-of-seven match tonight. Meanwhile, Tay Conti has a tag team street fight where she teams wtih Anna Jay against Willow Nightingale and Ruby Soho, and Tay hopes that everything will be okay between her and Ruby personally and professionally. Ruby Soho admits that the street fight will be brutal and that it could take years off her career, and she also gets advice from Eddie Kingston.
At the venue, Austin's presence backstage is kept backstage with a jacket and a black blanket. Austin then meets with Tony Khan and Britt Baker. Austin says he has an idea of how to handle his return, but he does not know how the fans will react.
As Sammy Guevara waits for whatever plans Tony Khan has for him, Britt Baker says that the women's division is in a better place than it was a year ago, and despite all the drama, she has cemented herself as one of the best.
As Adam Cole figures out what to say in Tony Khan's bathroom (where his presence is kept a secret), Ruby Soho and Tay Melo mentally prepare for their tag team street fight.
Backstage, Sammy Guevara is nervous for the women's tag team street fight. Tay comes out of it okay, but Anna Jay lands back-first on the concrete during an attempted powerbomb through the table from Willow. After the match, Ruby Soho feels like she just went through a car accident, and Tay Melo is happy with the match. Both of them head to the trainer's room, and Ruby now respects Tay and trusts her in the ring. Mwanwhile, Tay says that things are okay between her and Ruby and wants to prove that she can make it to the top. Sammy also hopes that he can prove he can make it to the top.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Kenny Omega head to the ring for their last match of their best-of-seven series and look forward to what is beyond, and they win back the AEW World Trios Championships. Matt says that they have proved themselves again, and Nick says that he has redisovered his love for wrestling.
Austin makes his AEW return for the first time in months and talks to the fans about his injury and what he has been through, as well as the well wishes from the fans, and announces that he is finally back. Backstage, Britt Baker is happy to see him back, and Austin cannot wait to be back in the ring.
At St. Louis, Missouri, Austin returns to the ring after nine months. Britt Baker gives Adam Cole new boots to go with the rest of his wrestling gear. Austin says he cannot imagine where he would be, physically or mentally, without Britt. Daniel Garcia tells Britt Baker that he will be safe with Austin in the ring. Matt Jackson is happy Austin is back. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Britt Baker watch the match from gorilla position. The match goes well, and Britt celebrates with Austin in the ring afterwards. As Britt Baker says that she will be keeping an eye on Adam Cole's matches, Adam Cole looks forward to one day become AEW Champion.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Rey Fenix in a Double Jeopardy Match to earn a shot at the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. (Had Rey Fenix won, he would have earned a shot at the ROH World Championship.)
Backstage, Renee Paqueette interviews Miro, who has not been seen in quite some time. Miro says nothing and enters Tony Khan's office.
We hear from MJF, who talks about how the "Four Pillars of AEW" came from nowhere to become stars and how the difference between him and the rest of "the pillars" has widened and how he has beaten the best to become the best. He then says that what the rest of "the pillars" have done pale in comparison to his AEW accomplishments, and that his reign of terror has just begun.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to tonight's steel cage match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) head to the ring. Dax Harwood asks Mark Briscoe to come to the ring so he can apologize to him, but Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt show up instead. Sonjay tells FTR that they have one job and that it is to accept their challenge for the tag team titles at Double or Nothing. Dax says he will accept their challenge if they admit to using Mark Briscoe to get to them. Sonjay Dutt says that Mark Briscoe is their friend, then Mark Briscoe shows up with a few Styrofoam cups and a bottle of alcohol. He says that he has gotten with Tony Khan, and the match is not only official, but he is the special guest referee. Everyone then has a toast, but Sonjay Dutt spits his drink in Dax Harwood's eyes. Mark Briscoe gets shoved into a blinded Harwood as he tries to keep the piece, and Harwood instinctively piledrives Mark Briscoe.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho. He wants to know why Adam Cole got the best of him with an unprovoked attack while he was on commentary, then says Cole created an unsafe working environment and proved himself a coward, then provides a document stating that he and Adam Cole cannot be in the same building. Roderick Strong shows up and tells Chris Jericho that Adam Cole is no coward, then says he is not banned from the building and challenges him to a Falls Count Anywhere match. Jericho appreciates Strong's loyalty, but says he will knock his teeth down his throat and that he has a whole army behind him. Strong then provides a document stating that The Jericho Appreciation Society is also banned from the building for the match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette is met by Thudner Rosa, who also heads into Tony Khan's office.
We hear from Sammy Guevara, who says that he is the pillar that should not be and that he is only here because he is too good to deny. We also hear from Chris Jericho, who talks about his history with Sammy Guevara leading to this moment, and from Tay Melo, who says that she knew that the main event is where Sammy belonged. Sammy says he puts everything on the line to get to where he is, especially when "the machine" has always been against him, and says that if trust in your heart, your dreams will come true.
We hear from Tony Khan, who says that this is one of the biggest cards in Dynamite history and that there are stars lining up for a chance in AEW. He says that AEW can create more content every week and asks everyone to stay tuned on TNT for a huge announcement, and on TBS where they will follow up on an even bigger announcement.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Daniel Garcia.
We see a video package of Hikaru Shida double-crossing The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Roho), and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter challenging The Outcasts to a trios match.
Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage and Luchasaurus in the ring. Christian says he is the number one contender for the TNT Championship "because he is Christian Cage," and that he is afforded certain luxuries due to his accomplishments. He then asks what is up with all the wresters in AEW and their "daddy issues," as his current opponent in Wardlow also had a father, who he will not make fun of because he was not famous and nobody cared about him. He also says it is lucky that Wardlow found Arn Anderson when Arn was looking for a new son himself, then goes on to say that Brock Anderson is under contract in AEW and that Arn threw him to the side for Wardlow. He then goes on to mock Arn Anderson's history of being part of The Four Horsemen and goes on to say that Arn Anderson never won a world title, and that unlike Arn, he knows what it takes to reach the mountaintop. After asking Wardlow how it feels knowing his mentor is not as good as he thinks he is, Christian tells Wardlow that he will prove that his days as champion are all but over before telling the fans to kiss his ass.
We hear from Darby Allin. He says he was put on this earth to become a pro wrestler as we see him perform stunts back home, and says that he wants to give back to pro wrestling after all it gave to him. He says he knows where he is going and how to get there, and that he is going to be world champion.
Julia Hart beats Anna Jay A.S. with Hartless in a no-holds-barred match. During the match, it is announced that Rampage airs this Saturday at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Best Friends and Bandido. Orange Cassidy says he has room in his backpack for three more belts, then Trent Beretta says they will be winning the big one. On the subject of the chosen rule, Chuck Taylor says that Julia Hart is scary and that "all witches are banned from ringside."
The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Bandido and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta). After the match, it is revealed that Kyle Fletcher has attacked Orange Cassidy backstage before he picks up the AEW International Championship.
We hear from "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, who talks about how he trained to wrestle when he was young and knew it was what he wanted to do. He says that he has put in the work to become a world champion, and also talks about how Christian Cage taught him a lot yet showed him how cold the business can be. He says he wants to be the best professional wrestler and show that if you put in the work, you can make things happen.
We see a video package for "Absolute" Ricky Starks vs. "Switchblade" Jay White for next week.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Kenny Omega in a steel cage match after Don Callis stops Moxley from stabbing Omega with a screwdriver only to do it himself. After the match, Callis entertains stabbing Omega again, but reneges and says something to Omega before kissing him on the forehead.
In footage from after last week's show, two black-clocked men DDT Bron Breaker on a steel chair, then carry him out on a tattered stretcher covered in barbed wire. Inside an automobile, Joe Gacy tells Bron Breakker that he may have won tonight, but there are many forms of victory. He then says that this is not how the story ends and that he and Breakker are on this journey together and that this is Breakker's time to be all alone as they leave him on the side of a road.
Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) retain the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships against Wendy Choo and Roxanne Perez following the attempted interference by Mandy Rose. After the match, Wendy Choo fights Toxic Attraction only to be attacked from behind with a title belt by Mandy Rose, who then gang up on Wendy along with Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne.
In footage from earlier this week, Grayson Waller and Tiffany Stratton go shopping. Waller says that Nathan Frazer got lucky in his match against him thanks to Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward, and Tiffany Stratton asks who goes to Chase University when their colors are so tacky and the perfect for losers like Sarray. Waller says that he will get his revenge against Andre Chase, and Tiffany says she is "so there for that" before Waller says that there will be a teachable moment: there is nothing more dangerous than the Grayson Waller effect.
Backstage, Roderick Strong is met by The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). Julius says that their match against The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) is tainted because of Roderick when the match was supposed to be a challenge, as Roderick inserted himself into the match when it came time to dig deep, and Brutus says it is not about the win, but about how they won. He says that there will be no excuse and no interference, and next week, they will face The Viking Raiders again and they will beat them the right way. Roderick Strong says that he believes in them and that he is going to bring in someone who will help them get to the NXT Tag Team Championships: the newest member of Diamond Mine, Damon Kemp. Julius says new members are a group decision, but Roderick Strong says that is not the case anymore.
Joe Gacy heads to the ring with two men in red cloaks. Gacy says that as he left Bron Breakker in the wilderness last week, he told him that he must face the next chapter of his journey all alone. He says his personal journey in NXT started months ago and he opened the doors of inclusivity to everyone, no matter who they are, as they could be a part of real change. He then says two men seperated themselves from the pack and proved their worth to him and themselves while going above and beyond to commit to his cause by taking that extra step, and the rest are no more. Gacy says his cause and message have been received, and that these are the faces of change. He says their expansion has begun and that change takes place one person at a time, then appeals to Bron Breakker and tells him to consider this his personal invitation, saying he does not have to do this alone and that he can join them and become part of their movement and this change, as the result is eternal joy. Gacy then says hardship and affliction awaits those who resist.
Backstage, Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward get ready for tonight. Sarray shows up and says she has overheard Tiffany Stratton and Grayson Waller and that she wants to tag team with Andre Chase for a mixed tag match so she can tear them apart. Andre Chase - who is surprised Chase University has a foreign language department - likes the idea.
We see The Ivy Nile Challenge. The challenge is push-ups, and two of the men in the challenge are out after 90 push-ups. Ivy Nile says that at the end of the night, she will be the last one standing.
We see the participants of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament on the stage: Nikkita Lyons, Arianna Grace, Fallon Henley, Sloane Jacobs, Roxanne Perez, Kiana James, Lash Legend and Tatum Paxley.
Fallon Henley beats Sloane Jacobs to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. During the match, Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen show up to cheer Fallon Henley on from ringside, and celebrate with Fallon afterwards, which ends up become a show of good sportsmanship with Sloane Jacobs.
McKenzie Mitchell interviews Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez). Santos Escobar states that when you live in his world, disrespect is met with a swift response. He says AJ Galante should not have been at the meeting, as he made himself fair game and could not survive in Legado's streets. He says that Tony D'Angelo's crew will learn the hard way that one does not get involved in Legado del Fantasma's business and walk away, much less walk again.
Alba Fyre debuts under her new name next!
Outside of the arena, Cruz del Toro starts the Legado del Fantasma car when Tony D'Angelo shows up. Cruz del Toro is then ambushed from both inside and outside the car and ganged up on by Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, who then stuff Cruz del Toro in the trunk of Tony D'Angelo's white Toyota Camry.
It is announced that Amari Miller is back in action after being injured two months ago.
Alba Fyre beats Amari Miller. During the match, the Ivy Nile Challenge continues with Burpees.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are met by Solo Sikoa, who locks them out of the arena.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade. Cora says she is nervous to be in the main event with a legend, but Natalya is not facing the same girl she took photos with, DM'd a year ago or cheap-shotted a year ago. She says she is ready, and even though Natalya considers herself the gatekeeper of WWE, she is ready to bust that gape open and prove she can hang with a potential Hall of Famer.
Solo Sikoa heads to the ring. He says this is supposed to be Carmelo Hayes' and Trick Williams' time, because it is his time now. He says they were going to talk about the North American Championship, but everyone knows what happened last week. He says that if Carmelo wants that one-on-one shot, he will be at ringside watching, because he's got the winner and he does not care who wins it. Suddenly, Cameron Grimes shows up. He says he respects Solo Sikoa just like the crowd does and he understands that he wants another chance at the North American Championship, but it will be him and Carmelo Hayes one-on-one at In Your House. He then says that after he beats Hayes, Solo has his word that he will be next. As Solo Sikoa laves, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams attack Cameron Grimes from behind. As Trick puts a chair around Grimes' neck, Solo Sikoa goes back in the ring and lays them out before sending them into a retreat.
Backstage, Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde and Elektra Lopez find out that Cruz del Toro has gone missing. Escobar makes a call to Tony D'Angelo, who mentions AJ Galante's disappearance before warning him that bad things will happen if anything happens to Galante. D'Angelo then proposes letting Galante go in exhange letting Cruz del Toro go before they settle things like men in the ring next week. Santos agrees to the proposal, but not before telling D'Angelo that he has sealed his fate. D'Angelo says he is the one who makes the threats and that he will break him, to which Santos Escobar replies "Hey, D'Angelo...fuck you!"
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Nathan Frazer. Frazer says he is still on cloud nine after beating Grayson Waller, then says he is cheering for Sarray and Andre Chase in the next match. Xyon Quinn shows up and tells Nathan Frazer that if he keeps his head down, works hard and runs it straight, he will be alright. After Frazer asks what "run it straight" means, Wes Lee shows up. Quinn tells Wes Lee that he put him in his place and warns Frazer not to make him put him in his, then Frazer says he was genuinely asking before leaving. After Wes Lee says that Quinn did not get under Nathan Frazer's skin, Quinn asks him if he wants to put him through all that pain again.
Before the next match, Andre Chase suddenly has a powder blue sweater vest and Bodhi Hayward is wearing a T-shirt with the botton and sleeves cut-off as well as a wig.
Sarray and Andre Chase beat Tiffany Stratton and Grayson Waller in a mixed tag match after Sarray pins Tiffany Stratton with a schoolkid pin after Bodhi Hayward blasts an airhorn at Stratton from ringside and Stratton makes him pay for it with a plancha.
The Ivy Nile Challenge continues with lunges with Bulgarian Bags as the herd begins to thin.
Backstage, McKenzie Miller interviews Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Von Wagner has Robert Stone do the talking, and Stone states that anyone who steps to Von Wagner will become an example just like Brooks Jensen and Ikemen Jiro. Suddenly, Ikemen Jiro shows up and attacks Von Wagner, starting a brawl that is very quickly stopped.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell is met by Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne). Mandy says that she cannot understand what Indi Hartwell is going through, and as Indi says she has lost everything and feels like she has lost all control, Mandy Rose says she cannot understand because no man has left her while she, Jacy and Gigi laugh. Jacy Jayne tells Indi Hartwell to go find Wendy Choo, who is crying in a corner, and Gigi says that misery loves company.
Nikkita Lyons beats Arianna Grace to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
The Ivy Nile Challenge continues with Battle Ropes and pull-ups. Only one man is left for the pull-ups, but he does not last long.
Backstage, we hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Erik says they respect The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) for not wanting to accept a tainted victory, as it is hard to find men with honor and respect in this business. Ivar says that when the bell rings next week, honor and respect will be put to the side. Erik says that tainted or not, they have never experienced defeat in NXT and never will again, and Ivar says that in one week's time, the raid is coming, and no matter who gets involved, Ragnarok awaits.
Natalya beats Cora Jade with the Sharpshooter after Cora Jade passes out from the pain. After the match, both women hug in a show of good sportmanship to end the show.
Jay Lethal beats Jake Something. After the match, Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh attack Jake Something.
Alex Reynolds beats Jake Manning. After the match, Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance show up to celebrate on the stage only to be attacked from behhid by Cezar Bononi and Tiger Ruas.
We hear from Jorah Johl backstage. He says that Matt Hardy offered him the biggest opportunity of his life last year, but afterwards, he got nothing. He says that his people's problem is that they trust whomever they meet, and that Matt Hardy promised to make him a big star. Johl then says that Matt Hardy did not even say anything before leaving him, and now, Andrade is his new boss. He hopes that Andrade can see the talent that Matt Hardy could not, as only an international star can recognize international talent, and if he cannot, then the more he pushes and prods him, the more powerful he will come out. Jorah Johl proclaims that no one will stop his power.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Fly Def (Warren J and Zack Zilla).
"The Captain" Shawn Dean beats Serpentico.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and Brock Anderson beat The Brick City Boyz (Julio Cruz and Victor Chase).
Abadon beats Vicky Dreamboat.
Jora Johl beats Trip Jordy.
Kiera Hogan beats Skye Blue following the interference from Red Velvet.
The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) beat Kevin Knight and The DKC, members of the New Japan Pro Wrestling's Los Angeles dojo. After the match, QT Marshall extends admittance into The Factory to Kevin Knight and The DKC, saying that they need that little bite extra and that if they joined them, they could so something for their careers. The DKC punhces Marshall, and he and Kevin Knight are attacked by Solo and Comoroto as well as new members Brick Aldridge and Blake Lee before DKC is put through tables by Aldridge and Comoroto. Suddenly, members of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Los Angelels dojo make the save for Knight and DKC, beating up The Factory and sending them into a retreat.
Rohit Raju beats Adam Priest.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance) beat Tiger Ruas and Cezar Bononi with a full nelson from 10 to Tiger Ruas.
At Manor Marmiz, Maryse is using the juicer. George and Maryse try to get Mike on the juicing bandwagon, but Mike feels that it is more efficient just to eat a celery stick and wants no part of it.
At Manor Marmiz, George and Barbara find some old photos of Mike from high school. One of the photos he sees as George makes fun of Mike reminds Mike of a place they used to go to, and proposes a fishing trip with George and Monroe.
Mike serves Maryse breakfast in bed, then mentions the fishing trip with George and Monroe and asks Maryse to find something in common with Barbara, who feels left out of the fishing trip.
Mike, George and Monroe go on a fishing trip. Maryse tries to do something with Barbara afterwards, and they both go powerwalking. Maryse finds out that powerwalking is not all it is cracked up to be, and ends up getting a cramp.
Mike, George and Monroe are at the lake. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler joins them as Mike takes a picture of George and Monroe, much to Mike's surprise, as Mike finds out from George that George has invited him.
Maryse and Monroe go to a spa and get a massage. Maryse notices that Oleg, the massage therapist, is getting a bit flirty with Barbara.
At the lake, George has fun with Monroe while making fun of Mike along with Dolph Ziggler. Dolph suddenly catches something, and eventually catches a big fish.
At the spa, Maryse calls Mike and tells him about the spa trip. Meanwhile, Dolph Ziggler is pushing George and Monroe on a swing like Dolph is the son George never had.
Mike comes to the realization that George will not make everything a family thing. Suddenly, Mike suddenly notices George on a bike with Dolph Ziggler. Dolph Ziggler gets off the boat to allow Mike to be alone with his dad, then George tricks Miz and boots him off the boat.
At Manor Marmiz, Maryse and Barbara return home. When Maryse mentions that her closet is a mess, the two of them clean it back up with Barbara's organizational skills. Maryse ends up learning a few things about Mike's childhood that she did not expect, and the two of them bond as a result. Mike shows up, his pants still wet from being in the lake, and finds out that Barbara has told her a few things.
At Manor Marmiz, George tells Mike he appreciated the fishing trip today, and while Mike says that he will never truly understand why George is as he is with him, he thinks that maybe George showing Monroe love and kidness is showing him love. George gives Mike a picture he found while making fun of him, as usual. Mike and George then go paddleboating on a lake.
Asuka, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after Baszler's leg gives out on her and Asuka hits her with a Shining Wizard. During the match, Alexa Bliss and Lilly show up on the swingset, and Alexa Bliss says that she and Lilly are here to keep their eye on someone. After the match, Charlotte Flair lays out Asuka, then Alexa Bliss and Lilly are seen laughing.
Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and announces that he and Randy Orton will be an officially registered tag team. The three of them then talk about Elias hitting Randy Orton with an tomato, then Randy Orton shows up. The three of them try to butter up and act like it was funny, but Orton says the only things he finds funny are ending careers, killing legends, kicking people in the head and setting things on fire.
Backstage, MVP meets with Braun Strowman, and tells him that Drew McIntyre beat him last week, not Bobby Lashley, and that Lashley has called Strowman the strongest person he has ever fought and could have beat him had it not been for McIntyre. He says that if Lashley had to lose the WWE Championship, he would rather lose it to Strowman, as McIntyre has already had his opportunity, and says that if McIntyre were too injured to wrestle on Sunday, it would just be the two of them.
Adam Pearce meets with Damian Priest, The Miz and John Morrison. Priest states that if Morrison can beat him tonight, Morrison gets to pick the stipulation for Priest's match with Miz on Sunday, but if he wins, he gets to choose. Morrison accepts, much to Miz's chagrin.
We hear from Jinder Mahal, who says that nothing smells better than fresh competition and that he is glad to be back on Raw. He then announces that he has returned with Veer and Shanky, and that he will be reminding people of why he was once WWE Champion. (Veer and Shanky are - respectively - former Indus Sher member Rinku Singh and Dilsher Shanky, one of the competitors from Superstar Spectacle earlier this year.)
Jinder Mahal beats Jeff Hardy.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with WWE official Sonya Deville.
Backstage, Elias and Jaxston Ryker meet with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. Ryker has a basket of tomatoes ready, while Elias has a song about the four of them being a team. AJ Styles is not of the mood for any of this, and says that they should be taking the match more seriously as they are Raw Tag Team Champions. Styles then hands Omos a tomato, then Omos squashes it after saying "This will be our opponents."
Matt Riddle, Randy Orton and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos, Elias and Jaxson Ryker in an eight-man tag match after slinking into the ring and hitting Elias with an RKO after The New Day distract Omos by spinning Styles around on the outside. After the match, Randy Orton hits The New Day with two RKOs. Riddle asks Orton how they are going to have friends if he keeps doing things like this, but Orton just walks away.
Backstage, WWE official Sonya Deville meets with Rhea Ripley and Asuka, telling them that they have a match against each other tonight after being given an idea earlier today. Ripley thinks this is Charlotte Flair's idea, while Asuka says she has no problem competing again tonight. Ripley tells Asuka she will beat her like she did at WrestleMania, then says Charlotte Flair can have all the good idea she wants, as they will not save her this Sunday.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says Lashley has nothing to prove, as he has proven himself the better man once and tonight will be no different. Lashley says that he has beaten Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman before, and after having beaten Strowman last week, he will beat McIntyre again. On the subject of meeting with MVP, he says that he does not comment on ongoing business negotiations.Lashley says that he has beaten Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman before, and after having beaten Strowman last week, he will beat McIntyre again. On the subject of MVP meeting with Strowman, he says that he does not comment on ongoing business negotiations. MVP then tells Kevin Patrick to leave.
Before the next match, Sheamus says that Mansoor and Humberto Carrillo tried to take advantage of him last week only to get Brogue Kicked, then asks why he would want to walk into the footsteps of "has-beens" when he can make his own legacy. He says that previous champions would give even Adnan Virk - who he says is "out of his depth" on commentary - a shot at the championship, and says that potential opponents have to earn their shot. He says that guys like Mansoor and Carrillo are not on his level, and that Carrillo will take him on again only to become "meme of the week" when he gets another Brogue Kick.
Sheamus beats Humberto Carrillo by referee stoppage after Sheamus lands on Humberto's left knee as Humberto hits him with a Sunset Bomb to the outside.
We see a vignette for The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik).
We see Eva Marie's vignette from last week.
Shelton Benjamin beats Cedric Alexander after Cedric starts toying with him following the Lumbar Check.
Backstage, Angel Garza is doing a photo shoot when Drew Gulak confronts him for embarrassing and humiliating him with his actions last week, and Garza says that next time, he will shove his rose down Gulak's throat.
Rhea Ripley beats Asuka. During the match, Charlotte Flair shows up to guest on commentary for the match, and she distracts both Rhea and Asuka during the match.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre, who says he had no involvement in getting involved last week until Braun Strowman put his hands on him. As for MVP's business proposition, he will deal with it if it happens, but tonight, he will beat Bobby Lashley. After that, he will become WWE Champion on Sunday.
Damian Priest beats John Morrison to pick the stipulation for his match against The Miz at WrestleMania Backlash despite interference from The Miz. After the match, Miz attacks Priest and goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Priest breaks out of the move and Miz quickly retreats. Priest then hits Morrision with Hit The Lights one more time.
Backstage, Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley have a staredown.
We see another vignette for Eva Marie, where Eva Marie says she has reached heights of fame and fortune she never though possible as she does a photo shoot. She says that she has everything she ever wanted and wants the same for other people, but they will have to put in the work. She says that life is not picture-perfect and that it takes 99 bad pictures to get one good one.
Backstage, Damian Priest tells Adam Pearce that he wants a lumberjack match against The Miz this Sunday so that The Miz has nowhere to run. Pearce tells Priest he can consider it done.
Drew McIntyre beats Bobby Lashley by disqualification after Braun Strowman gets in the ring and attacks Strowman before hitting him with a running powerslam. After the match, McIntyre helps Lashley up, and when Lashley hugs him, McIntyre hits Lashley with a running powerslam. He then grabs McIntyre and hits him with the running powerslam again. Strowman then leaves the ring, grabs MVP's cane when MVP confronts him, tosses it away and puts Lashley through the barricade with another running powerslam in front of MVP before returning to the ring and hitting McIntyre with yet another running powerslam. As he does this, he tells McIntyre that his loyalty lies with no one.
Raw Talk: Jinder Mahal introduces Veer and Shanky.
"All Ego" Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky beat Fuego del Sol and Baron Black.
This week's edition of AEW Showcase is Danny Limelight. Limelight talks about how he got into pro wrestling, how he joined the Marines and how what he learned there influenced how he trained and prepared to become a professional wrestler, and how the pandemic led to him becoming a part of AEW.
Thunder Rosa beats Renee Michelle by submission.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that he could talk about the match he won, but what is really on his mind is The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), as he signed to AEW because of them. He then calls The Young Bucks out for joining Don Callis and Kenny Omega, stating that everything Don Callis stands for used to be everything the Bucks stood against. He says that he believed in the Bucks until they embarrassed everyone, then says AEW is his last stop and that if The Bucks wants to treat it like a joke, then they will have to rip his heart out.
Chuck Taylor beats Vary Morales.
"Legit" Lelya Hirsch beats Dani Jordyn with the cross arm breaker.
Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky. Scorpio says that when you team with a man like Ethan Page, they cannot help vut get win after win, then he and Scorpio brag about their win and what they did to Sting and Darby Allin last week. Ethan Page then wishes Darby Allin luck against Miro, assuming that Darby Allin will appear on Dynamite this week, then Scorpio says that they will be watching.
Matt Sydal beats Manny Smith.
Jade Cargill beats Reka Tehaka. After the match, Jade is congratulated and met by professional wrestling lawyer Mark Sterling, who represented MJF in the past and made sure he was the highest-paid wrestler in AEW. He says that he wants to do the same for Jade Cargill, saying that there is more money on Dynamite than on Dark or Dark Elevation. Jade then leaves with Mark Sterling.
The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy and Marq Quen) - while still in street clothes - beat Dean Alexander and Dillon McQueen with The Leech from Matt Hardy to Dean Alexander.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats Raychell Rose.
Tay Conti beats Madi Wrenkowski.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Thunder Rosa, who talks about her new submission finisher, the Callavera Choke. She says that she has stepped up her game in MMA, and can finish her opponents with anything. As for Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., she says that Britt Baker has earned her spot, but makes it clear that whoever wins at Double or Nothing will have to face her. She also says that she cannot wait to win the NWA Women's World Championship, and says that she will be waiting for Serena Deeb or anyone who steps in front of her.
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
We hear from Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Rebel. Britt Baker says she spends more time lacing her boots than wrestling in the ring at the moment, and that the world will finally get to sink their teeth into the most anticipated in all of women's wrestling when she gets her title shot. She hopes that Hikaru Shida is ready, because she is.
Alex "3" Reynolds beats Isiah Kassidy after Isiah Kassidy pulls his belt off and John "4" Silver and Colt Cabana confront Matt Hardy and Marq Quen for tripping Reynolds on the outside.. After the match, Isiah hits Reynolds with his belt, then he and Maqrq Quen take out Colt Cabana and hold down John "4" Silver while Matt Hardy puts The Leech on Reynolds.
Jon Moxley beats Danny Limelight with a Paradigm Shift off the middle rope.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). Big E says that he and Kofi are not scared of tonight's match, and Kofi says that they do not run from a challenge, as they always come out on top.
Jeff Hardy beats Cesaro on the kick-off show.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik), the team of The Miz and John Morrison and The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) in a Fatal 4-Way tag team match shortly after Jaxson Ryker gets ejected for pulling the top rope down and causing Big E to fall out of the ring despite the match being no-disqualification.
In footage from earlier today, Lacey Evans says this may be here first Money In The Bank Ladder Match, she is United-States built for this match and has planned and prepared for the last two weeks for both her opponents and the layout of WWE headquarters. She says that she is ready to make her way to the top and grab the contract, and tells Bayley that her Woman's Right is ready for her any time she wants.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that Seth Rollins is one of the most talented and decorated in-ring performers of all time, but he has heart, passion and desire and he will not lose the WWE Championship tonight. He also says that Rollins cannot stop running his mouth, and he will close it by introducing him to "Claymore Country" and breaking his jaw.
It is announced that Backlash will be live on WWE Network on June 14th.
Before the next match, R-Truth tries to teach MVP how to do the "ballin'" maneuver when Bobby Lashley shows up. Lashley takes the microphone, tells MVP he has the match and that he can take the night off. MVP says "That's what's up," and leaves. The match is officially between R-Truth and Lashley.
Bobby Lashley quickly beats R-Truth.
In footage from earlier today, King Corbin says it feels good to be king after getting rid of Elias and beating Drew Gulak and Daniel Bryan on last week's SmackDown. He then says he will earn his second Money In The Bank victory and win the contract, and the only thing he knows that the risk will be worth the reward of everyone referring to him as "King Money In The Bank."
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, and says she does not blame Sasha Banks for last Friday's loss before saying she will retain against Tamina.
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Tamina with a crucifix pin after Tamina chases Sasha Banks around the ring. After the match, Tamina gets Bayley up for another Samoan Drop, but Sasha hits Tamina with a chop block to save Bayley.
In footage from earlier today, Seth Rollins says Drew McIntyre knows who he is and what he is capable of, and knows in his heart that he understands it is his destiny to beat him and become WWE Champion. He then says that McIntyre is still willing to step into the fire with him despite all he knows and understands, and says he will do McIntyre the favor of unburdening him, for the duty to lead is not McIntyre's cross to bear. He says it will not be just for McIntyre's good, but the greater good, and that the fans need him to be WWE Champion and he needs to be the Monday Night Messiah.
Braun Strowman retains the WWE Universal Championship against Bray Wyatt. During the match, Braun Strowman downs the black sheep mask, and Bray Wyatt gets on his knees to welcome him back. After Ramblin' Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch and Huskus the Pig Boy show up behind the barricade to congratulate Bray, Strowman takes off the mask and stomps on it before hitting Bray with the running powerslam to retain. As the camera focuses on Bray, we see a few brief images of The Fiend.
We hear from the hacker, who says he is everywhere, sees everyone and hears everything, for he is the truth and no one is safe.
Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins. After the match, McIntyre offers Rollins his hand and thanks him, saying that is what he needed and that Rollins is the man, but not on this night. As McIntyre asks Rollins to show he is a leader and shake his hand, Rollins shakes his hand, then McIntyre leaves.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews R-Truth, who thinks that he beat MVP, then says he has nobody to celebrate with before revealing he was looking at a picture of himself with the WWE 24/7 Championship. He then says if he doesn't want to be lonely, he should take back the 24/7 Championship and sack Tom Brady - even though he means Rob Gronkowski - to do it.
Asuka and Otis win the women and men's simultaneous Money In The Bank Ladder Match which sees special appearances by Brother Love, Doink, Stephanie McMahon, Paul Heyman and Vince McMahon. Otis wins the briefcase after Elias shows up out of nowhere and blasts King Corbin in the back with a guitar. AJ Styles grabs the briefcase, but drops it, and Otis catches the briefcase to win the match.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Moose and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Madison Rayne, who is liking her chances against Taya Valkryie but is aware that Taya does not want to defend the Knockouts Championship. However, she has no problem beating Taya a third time.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Tommy Dreamer, who has a pep talk with Willie Mack, Rich Swann, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux and Fallah Bahh as he states that while they are all misfits in one way or another, they are still standing. He says that oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) is representative of the hatred that they have experienced throughout their careers, that he fights for what is right and that their match will be a war. He says that Impact is his perfect utopia and a company and group of people he wants to fight for, as everyone regardless of age, race and creed is united as one to fight for the common cause of professional wrestling, and while he does not know how many more fights he has left in him, his career has been worth it and he is proud of his teammates.
Tessa Blanchard guests on commentary for the next match (and shows a more enlightened personality following her match against Gail Kim from Rebellion).
Madison Rayne beats Taya Valkyrie with a Boston Crab.
The Impact Plus Flashback of the Week is Su Yung vs. Allie vs. Tessa Blanchard from August 30, 2018.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rob Van Dam, who is excited to be here tonight and that he knows what he brings to the table against Ethan Page.
We hear from Rosemary, who proposes that she and Su Yung face each other in a winner-takes-all Demon Collar Match.
Jordynne Grace beats Alexia Nicole.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander meets with Ethan Page. Alexander wants to be in Page's corner when Page faces Rob Van Dam, and as Page allows Alexander into his corner for the match, Page says this match will be a big victory for them as they continue towards tag team dominance.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Kiera Hogan, who says that if Rosemary wants to be alone, she will let her be. She says she has tried to befriend everyone only to get nowhere, then she is met by Jordynne Grace. Grace tries to figure out what is going on, but Kiera says that she needs nobody as her friend at this point and that Rosemary can die just like Allie did.
Rob Van Dam beats Ethan Page.
We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says that he will have to have his back re-examined by the doctors and that he will have to go to rehab for his back injury.
Backstage, Rolando Melendez interviews Michael Elgin, who says that he is putting guys in the hospital and that the list of men he will do it to is growing. Suddenly, Johnny Impact shows up. Johnny tells Elgin he put "The Machine" Brian Cage in the hospital and that Elgin just picked the bones, but Elgin tells him that Cage was standing tall before he was done with him. When reminded about Willie Mack, Elgin says he will make sure he sends him to the hospital, and make sure that Johnny goes to the hospital with him.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) beat The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake Deaner), the team of Aiden Prince and Brent Banks and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) in a four-way tag team match after Rohit Raju grabs Cousin Jake's tights on the schoolkid pin after Raj Singh pushes Cousin Jake off the top rope.
We hear from Killer Kross, who says that ignorance is a universal disease and that he kidnapped Kenny the Kendo stick in an attempt to make Eddie Edwards believe that Kenny is not a real friend. He says there is a fine line between insanity and genius, and he asks who has crossed that line first before expecting an answer from Eddie.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) are in the Rascalz clubhouse with Trey Miguel when Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz show up and question Trey's taste in decoration. Ortiz says that LAX can take on numerous other teams, then LAX offers Trey a shot of tequila. Dezmond and Zachary also have one, but all three of them cannot handle their liquor, much to the disappointment of LAX.
Next week: Rosemary vs. Su Yung in a Demon Collar Match! Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards! A Knockouts Battle Royal! Rob Van Dam in action!
oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) beat Willie Mack, Tommy Dreamer, Rich Swann, and Fallah Bahh in an oVe Rules eight-man tag match.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The show starts with an announcement that Don Callis was supposed to receive a "Comeback of the Year" award from Anthony Carrelli (the real name of WWE alumni Santino Marella) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was then that he was attacked by Sami Callihan in revenge for Callis throwing in the towel on behalf of Eddie Edwards at Wrestlecon and saving Eddie's life. We then see footage where Sami Callihan accuses Callis of robbing him of "the one moment [he] should have had" at Wrestlecon to end Eddie's career once and for all, telling him he will pay. We then see footage of the presentation of the Destiny World Wrestling Comeback Award to Don Callis as well as Callihan's brutal attack on Callis with a baseball bat, then it is announced that senior management of Impact Wrestling are in a meeting to determine the fate of Sami Callihan, which is still ongoing, and that the decision will be announced as soon as it is made.
Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) after DJ Z counters the Street Sweeper with a hurricanrana to Ortiz.
Backstage, Grado stretches with Joseph Park, and Grado tells Joseph Park that his girlfriend will be here. All of a sudden a woman with brown hair shows up. She turns out to be Grado's girlfiend, Katarina. (Katarina is former Impact Wrestling Knockout Winter, who has not been seen in the company since 2012.)
Austin Aries says that things got a little out of hand last week and that he meant it when he wished Eli Drake luck, and that he hopes to reclaim the World title from Eli Drake.
Grado beats Rohit Raju.
It is revealed that Joseph Park has been attacked backstage. Once again, a red card with a black circle with an X inside is left at the scene of the attack.
We see a video package of Tessa Blanchard.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake and Scott Steiner. Eli says he and Scott Steiner are the greatest tag team to ever grace Impact Wrestling, and tonight, he will cash in his world title shot. The tag team titles mean the world to him, but being world champion means even more. He then says there is a new belt collector in town. Scott Steiner says game recognizes game, and when he said Eli Drake is great, he meant it, and he has Eli Drake's back. Eli appreciates Scott's help, but he wants to handle this on his own.
El Hijo del Fantasma beats Drago, Aerostar and Taiji Ishimori in a four-way match contested under lucha libre rules to become #1 contender to the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship.
Eddie Edwards bursts into the senior management meeting, demanding that Sami Callihan not be fired so he can end Callihan once and for all. Senior management reneges and tells Eddie that Callihan will stay, but tells Eddie not to do whatever he is planning to do within Impact Wrestling.
For House of Hardcore in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Moose beats Kongo Kong by disqualification after Jimmy Jacobs hits Moose in the back with a steel chair, which has absolutely no effect. Moose is about to beat up Jimmy Jacobs when Kongo Kong attacks hm from behind, and Moose quickly comes back on top, sending Kongo Kong out of the ring. Jimmy Jacobs then keeps Kongo Kong at bay.
Backstage, KM gets Fallah Bahh in the best shape of his life. Fallah Bahh exercises until he collapses while KM eats the whole time.
For Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan, "The Machine" Brian Cage beats Takashi Siguira.
The Global Wrestling Network classic match of the week is is the Ultimate X Match at Destination X 2009.
Allie is in her dressing room when a knock on the door is heard. Allie opens the door, then looks down and finds an undead bride doll with a note pinned onto it.
Pentagon Jr. retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against Eli Drake. During the match, it is announced that House of Hardcore has offered to host Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan in a Street Fight next week, "The Machine" Brian Cage's world tour continues in Canada, El Hijo del Fantasma faces "Reborn" Matt Sydal for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship, and Su Yung will host a funeral for Rosemary in which Allie is an invited guest.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
