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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 14, 2026

Mustafa Saed is announced as a surprise competitor in the next match. (He ends up being the first person eliminated.)

Eric Young last eliminates Elijah with a kick to the groin on the ring apron to win a TNA World Championship #1 Contender's Battle Royal.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says he has never been more prepared, as he has another chance to make history as the longest-reigning X-Division Champion of all time, and he has a chance to draw a line between who he was, who he is now, and who he will be. He says he has been winning the big one for the last 300 days, and he will go from youngest to greatest. The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) show up and tell Slater that he has a chance to solidify himself as a legend much like they have.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mustafa Ali says that order 4 continues to fail him, but he will fix things like he always does. He says he has a magic lamp in the International Championship, and he has already wished for the best that TNA has to offer. He says that the open challenge continues, and that he will go back to his winning ways. Order 4 leaves with Gia Miller telling Jason Hotch he did a good job in the battle royal, then Eric Young shows up says that Mike Santana will be the next to go as part of the cleanse.

Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring. She says that last week was the greatest night of her entire life and that she has fought for this moment to become a two-time Knockouts World Champion. She is proud to be able to bring the title back to TNA, and apologizes for her English not being the best, as while she wants to speak from her heart, the words in Chinese are not the same. She thanks the fans, stating she could not have done it without them. Xia Brookside shows up and tells Lei Ying Lee she can celebrate all she wants, but she has her mind on the Knockouts World Championship and sooner or later, it will come to her. Lei Ying Lee says she is sick of Xia and addresses her in Mandarin Chinese, but Xia tells her to speak like "her dumbass fans." Lei Ying Lee says she will beat her right here and now, and Xia teases getting in the ring before stating she will not wrestle in "a cesspool like Sacramento, California." Xia says she has already destroyed Lei Ying Lee and she will take the Knockouts World Championship from her, but today is not that day.



Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie says they were robbed in the battle royal and that he will get another title shot with Moose out of the picture. Brian Myers says he does not want to hear Moose's name again, as he is weak. Bear Bronson says that The System cannot be broken, and Cedric says that Moose is a non-factor and that Leon Slater will find out he cannot beat The System.

Gia Miller interviews Keith Jardine, actor for the upcoming movie Over Your Dead Body. Jardine talks about the movie, then The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) shows up, with The Personal Concierge calling Mr. Elegance an example of real masculinity. The Elegance Brand soon think Jardine is jealous of Mr. Elegance, but Jardine says he makes him want to puke and calls The Elegance Brand "a gang of hos" before security has to get between Jardine and Mr. Elegance.



Chris Caray, Athletics play-by-play announcer and great-grandson of the late play-by-play announcer Harry Caray, guests on commentary for the next match.

AJ Francis beats KC Navarro in a Sactown Street Fight following a Down Payment through two tables on the outside of the ring.



Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana says he was taught to speak with his actions instead of his words and that it got him to the TNA World Championship, then calls Eric Young a foundational pillar of TNA and says that despite his recent action, he is worthy of respect. He then says that he has made a name for himself out of facing the greats and has beaten them all, then tells Eric Young to bring something different, for he is the one holding down the fort week after week as TNA World Champion. Daria Rae shows up and congratulates Santana, then says Eric Young is not his next opponent, as he never really beat Steve Maclin at Rebellion. She announces that Maclin is cleared to return to the ring, and that they will have a title rematch next week. Daria then says that she ran the match by the board of directors, but not by Director of Authority Santino Marella, and that the board liked the idea. Santino then shows up and implies that Daria cancelled his flight last week. Santino admits he likes the Santana-Maclin rematch, then mentions that Indi Hartwell has just re-signed with TNA and that there are big things in the Knockouts Division with Lei Ying Lee as Knockouts Champion again. Daria says it is real classy that Santino is celebrating the downfall of his daughter, and Santino says that while he loves his daughter, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has corrupted her mind, and he wants to get his hands on him. Daria says Stacks would destroy Santino. Santana interrupts, saying that he will beat any challenges for the World Championship.



As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel is out as his knee injury is worse than expected and that he is out indefinitely. Moose is out after the injuries he received after the end of last week's show. EC3 is now out following being put through a table by Eric Young last week and is out indefinitely with neck injuries. AJ Francis and KC Navarro are currently in evaluation after tonight's Sactown Street Fight.

Rosemary and Allie beat Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore.



We hear from "Broken" Matt Hardy. He says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) have freed the monsters of the Broken Universe and have freed both him and Brother Nero, and next week, he invites The Righteous to the battlefield. He says The Righteous are talented, but they are mortal men while The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) are gods.

Cedric Alexander beats Leon Slater two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match to win the TNA X-Division Championship, ending Slater's reign at 298 days and tying it with Austin Aries' record setting first reign with the title from 2011 and ending it one day before Slater could claim to be the longest-reigning of all time. Slater earns the first fall with a roll-up early in the match. Alexander scores the second fall after hitting a Lumbar Check. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva is about to award the title to Alexander when the lights go out and Fabian Aichner - formerly known as Giovanni Vinci in WWE - shows up to end the show.





Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!



Supercard Showdown - Ring of Honor recap for May 14, 2026

"The Problem" Marina Shafir, Billie Starkz and Athena beat Maya World, Lacey Lane and Yuka Sakazaki in a six-woman tag match.

The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) beat Adam Priest and "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington.

Satnam Singh beats James Tapia and CD Bennett in a two-on-one handicap match.

Josh "The Goods" Woods beats Angelico by submission in a Pure Rules Match. After the match, Serpentico has to save Angelico after Woods shifts into a Ki Lock, and when he does, Woods puts him in a sleeper hold while yelling "This is your future!" All of a sudden, Nigel McGuinness shows up and says they can do this tonight instead of waiting until Supercard of Honor if Woods wants to take liberties with other wrestlers. Woods says he will wait until the pay-per-view to beat Nigel in front of the world and leaves, and Nigel says he might take some liberties himself.

We hear from Red Velvet, who says that Supercard of Honor is all about proving she is the best Women's World Television Champion of all time. She says that she and Viva Van go way back and have both teamed with and wrestled against each other and knows how talented Viva Van is, and she respects that as well as Viva Van. She then says respect does not change reality and that she made her title important, and that she carries the women's division on her back with pride. Red Velvet says she is the R in Ring of Honor and the V in TV Champion, and Viva Van will be facing the backbone of the women's division, and when the dust clears, she will still be champion.

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Eddie Kingston, Ortiz and Mance Warner after Christyan XO distracts both referee Stephon Smith and Mance Warner, allowing Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo to double-team Mance Warner to win and retain.

"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Evil Uno by submission with the Vanilla Choke Zero after hitting Evil Uno with a 21-Plex to send a message to Bandido. After the match, Blake Christian hopes Bandido was paying attention, as he has proved week in and week out that he will take the ROH World Championship. He says that it will be like a changing of the seasons, implying that spring will come when he becomes the new champion.

We hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, who says that he has known Ace Austin for over ten years and has battled him throughout the East Coast, and that he will do it again in Maryland. He knows how amazing an athlete Ace Austin is and knows that Ace got one up on him, so he has earned this opportunity. He then tells Austin that he is in the ring with the best pure wrestler in the world and that he does not have an ace up his sleeve that can beat him.

In backstage footage from after All Elite Wrestling Dynamite, Ace Austin says that he is undefeated in Ring of Honor, and while he has lost more than he has won on Dynamite, he stood toe to toe with Will Opsreay and shook hands with him afterwards. He says failure happens only when you quit, but there is a lot to be learned from loss and has learned more from losses than any amount of wins, which is why he has yet to be beaten in Ring of Honor. Austin says his friendship with "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty does not matter and that their paths are different and that Moriarty has a firm grip on the ROH Pure Championship, but that does not last forever. He says that The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin) has beaten Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) once and that it is only a matter of time before Moriarty loses that grip and he wins the Pure Championship.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Kaci Lennox in a Pure Rules Match by submission with the Fujiwara Arm Bar. After the match, Purrazzo is attacked from behind by Diamanté, who hits her with the ROH Women's Pure Championship before locking in a Fujiwara Arm Bar.

The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle beat Charlie Malachite, Baby Keef and Xander Maddox in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, we hear from Athena, who finds it amusing that her opponents in tomorrow night's Survival of the Fittest match have knowledge on how to wrestle her after facing her only once. All of a sudden, Billie Starkz shows up angry at Athena for making things about her, but Athena says that Billie and the entire women's division should be thanking her, especially when she keeps Billie Starkz by her side after everything she goes through with her. She says that Billie and the rest of the women's division would not exist and that there would be no Ring of Honor. Billie reluctantly thanks Athena, who tells her to "follow the damn plan" or else she will have more than her to deal with.

"The Real Deal" Zayda Steel beats Hyan in an ROH Women's World Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier. (Persephone is out with an injury, and this match determines who replaces her in tomorrow night's Survival of the Fittest Match.)

AR Fox beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne with an inside cradle to become the ROH World Television Champion! After the match, Lio Rush - now with a black liquid oozing from his mouth - appears on the video screen, saying the word "Tomorrow."

Before the next match, The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) are told that they suck.

The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) beat Jacey Love, Ricky Martinez and Ernest R. Alexander in a six-person tag match.

Bandido beats Action Andretti in an ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) show up, and Blake Christian hands the mask he stole from Bandido back to him and making it clear that the ROH World Championship is the only trophy he wants now.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 14, 2026

Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price).

Ivy Nile beat Maxxine Dupri.

Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) beat The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after Izzi Dame's distraction attempt backfires.





Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for May 14, 2025

Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) beat Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis. Before the bell rings, Carver and Lewis go after Gallus, and Wolfgang also gets involved. When security shows up, so does Prime Minister Stevie Turner, who gets the match back on track and has the bell ring. Later in the match, Lewis attacks Carver from behind, then walks out on the match, and Gallus is able to get the win.

Backstage, Timothy Thatcher is met by "Super" Sean Legacy regarding The Vanity Project ("The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan) and Lexis King, stating that they are getting a little too cozy and that he does not trust them. He asks Timothy Thatcher to be in his corner, stating that Thatcher has earned his respect, that he respects him and everything he has accomplished, and that The Vanity Project look like the kind of prima donnas who made fun of him before he got in shape and became a professional wrestler. Thatcher accepts Legacy's proposal, and they shake hands.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Edris Enofé, who has been out with a shoulder injury for the last seven months. Edris says he has built himself up physically and mentally and that he is ready to show he is more than just potential. He says that being part of a tag team means doing half the work, but now he knows his potential, and he plans to do everything to the best of his ability. Edris states that Evolve is full of talent and that he cannot allow anyone else to go past him like he has done for the past three years, and he is here to test his abilities against "the hungriest of the hungry."

Backstage, Masyn Holiday is excited to see Edris Enofé back, but Chantel Monroe is too wrapped up in herself to notice. When Masyn asks Chantel if she is going to be in her corner tonight, Chantel is too focused on both her reflection and the Evolve Women's Championship. Masyn tells her to drop the act, and tells Chantel to let her know when she is ready to show the world who she truly is.

Kali Armstrong beats Masyn Holiday. After the match, Kali Armstrong says she has proved since day one that she is a difference maker, and that in two weeks, she will prove to everyone that she is a history maker when she becomes Evolve Women's Champion. She admits the women's locker room is impressive, and says that regardless of whoever is added to the women's Fatal 4-Way, she will still become a champion. "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel shows up and says they have never met because Armstrong is delusional and that she has a brain - unlike Armstrong - and knows that the Women's Championship has her name on it. Chantel Monroe shows up and says nobody wants to hear Zayda's "whiny ass voice," and states that while Armstrong has game, she is not the reflection of perfection that she is. Kylie Rae shows up and apologizes for interrupting, and says that the fact that there is one slot left in the women's Fatal 4-Way is keeping her smiling. Zayda says that the makeover Wendy Choo gave Kylie is "the best [she's] ever looked" and that Wendy should have put her in the pillowcase. Kylie punches Zayda, but Armstrong quickly comes out on top in the ensuing brawl. Suddenly, Kendal Gray shows up and slams Armstrong around before Armstrong high-tails it out of the ring.

Backstage, Keanu Carver meets with Prime Minster Stevie Turner, who gives him his one-on-one match with Harlem Lewis.

Javier Bernal beats It's Gal with a Victory Roll. After the match, It's Gal attacks Bernal from behind.

Backstage, Prime Minister Stevie Turner tells Nikkita Lyons that she is welcome back whenever she wants, but when she considers adding her to the Play-In Match to determine who takes the last slot in the women's Fatal 4-Way Match, Nikkita tells her to call her when she crowns a champion.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Kylie Rae, who announces that she is part of the Play-In Match to determine who takes the last slot in the women's Fatal 4-Way Match against Zayda Steel, Aria Bennett and Chantel Monroe. Kylie hopes to win her way into the Fatal 4-Way Match and become Evolve Women's Championship. She admits her loss to Wendy Choo still hurts, but she is not focused on that.

Backstage, Troy Yearwood from LFG signs a contract to be part of Evolve. Yearwood says he looks forward to proving that he belongs in NXT, then It's Gal shows up and brags about beating up Javier Bernal. Prime Minister Stevie Turner tells him to go away and take the loss, and Yearwood stands up for her when Gal interrupts. Gal walks away, and Turner thanks Yearwood before welcoming him to Evolve.

Lexis King beats "Super" Sean Legacy after Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) attack Timothy Thatcher at ringside. Legacy makes the save for Thatcher, but Lexis hits him a knee strike followed by the Coronation when he gets back in the ring.

Backstage, it is revealed that Brinley Reece has been attacked.

Beach Break - Dynamite recap for May 14, 2025

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Don Callis Family ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) after Ospreay and Hangman nearly inadvertently hit each other multiple times only to hit Alexander with a simultaneous Hidden Blade and Buckshot Lariat. After the match, Takeshita knocks Ospreay into Hangman with a jumping knee, then he and Alexander go on the attack. Ospreay soon fights back, then back elbows Hangman when Hangman puts a hand on him after Ospreay thinks he is Alexander.



We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Jon Moxley in a steel cage match for the AEW Championship later tonight.

Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey). Darius Martin wants a piece of MJF, as does Dante, who makes it clear that they want the tag team titles even though The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) underestimate them, and that all it takes is three seconds. The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) show up, and Dustin says that while they will be underestimated, that is fuel for fire to prove people wrong. He says that he and Guevara will be watching.

Ricochet beats Zach Gowen after Gowen hits Ricochet with his prosthetic leg behind the referee's back but misses the top rope moonsault, allowing Ricochet to hit the Spirit Gun for the win. After the match, Ricochet hits Gowen with another Spirit Gun followed by a penalty kick to the side of the head. Suddenly, Mark Briscoe shows up, and Ricochet retreats.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews MJF. MJF says that for 406 consecutive days, he was the AEW World Champion and the greatest wrestler on God's green earth, and while he wants that back, the landscape has changed and that being "all elite" means more than ever. MJF says that he likes to work hard and that he does not want to wrestle unless he knows he can win, and if he can become part of The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley), he will not only be unstoppable, but World Champion again. When asked what will happen to him if The Hurt Syndicate say no, The Hurt Syndicate shows up, and MVP asks MJF to join them in the ring after their match.

The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) by submission with the Hurt Lock from Lashley to Darius. After the match, Lashley refuses to let go of the hold until The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) show up and Dustin tells Lashley to let go. MVP says he has respect for Dustin and that he will not leave them laying in a pool of blood. Dustin makes it clear that they want a tag team title shot when Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) shows up. Lio says The Sons of Texas are trying to be heroes, and Andretti tells them to get to stepping before their faces get rearranged. Lio then addresses The Hurt Syndicate, saying they have already beaten Top Flight, then mentions his history with Lashley before demanding a tag team titles. Dustin says they will have to go through The Sons of Texas first and learn some respect. MVP tells Cru and The Sons of Texas to go to Collision to fight it out, with the winner getting a tag team title shot at Double or Nothing. He then mentions MJF will be joining The Hurt Syndicate and getting what he deserves after the commercial break.



The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) are still in the ring after the commercial break. MVP demands MJF join them in the ring, but when MJF does not show up when his music hits, MVP sends Shelton backstage to find him. Shelton finds MJF behind the production desk, then brings him to the ramp where the two of them head to the ring. As usual, MVP and Shelton give the thumbs up. Lashley then wraps his arm around MJF's shoulder, brings him to the center of the ring, and after some hesitation to mess with MJF, gives MJF the thumbs up. MJF celebrates by leading a "We Hurt People" chant after leaping onto and hugging Shelton. MVP announces a contract signing for MJF to officially enter The Hurt Syndicate next week.



Mina Shirakawa beat "Timeless" Toni Storm, Skye Blue and AZM in a Fatal 4-Way Match after reversing an inside cradle from Toni into one of her own. Mina Shirakawa will be facing "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Double or Nothing. After the match, Mercedes Moné rushes out and punches AZM in the face before putting her in the Statement Maker. Jamie Hayter soon shows up and attacks Mercedes Moné. Security rushes in before she can hit the Hayterade. (When the match begins, Mina comes out to a new theme by Mikey Ruckus; the new theme gets such a negative reaction from fans on X (formerly Twitter) that Tony Khan switches it back and plays Mina's original theme when the match is over. The controversy gets enshrined in Botchamania 512.)



AEW acknowledges the life and career of Sabu. In memoriam, Terry Brunk "Sabu," 1964 - 2025.



Backstage, Renee Paquette MVP and MJF. MJF brings up "Smart" Mark Sterling being his lawyer and being the one to read through the contract, and it ends up being a bit of fun between MVP and MJF.

Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness are in the ring. He apologizes to Schiavone, then asks Daniel Garcia to come to the ring so he can apologize to him. McGuinness mentions what happened at Collision and apologizes for costing him the match and his share of the winner's purse. Garcia tells him to keep his apology to himself, saying that McGuinness stood up for himself when FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) tried to mess with him, and says that they would have tried to end his career like they tried to end his and Adam Copeland's careers. He says that he will fight this fight with or without McGuinness, but admits it would be an honor for McGuinness to fight alongside him. Stokely Hathaway shows up and mocks Garcia and McGuinness, calling McGuinness' actions reprehensible and egregious and wanting to know what his problem is. McGuinness says that when someone puts his hands on him, he puts his hands on them back, but Stokely says there will be repercussions and punishments for putting his hands on FTR. Stokely then says McGuinness' punishment should be him in an official match with FTR, but McGuinness knows that FTR might kill him and Garcia. Garcia says they have battling the odds for their entire careers, and proposes that they team up. Stokely then says McGuinness does not have to wrestle and can just stay behind the announce table reliving his glory days, as he cannot beat FTR as he barely beat Hepatitis. FTR then show up from underneath the ring and attack McGuinness and Garcia from behind, and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard shows up with a crowbar. FTR and Stokely retreat.



Jon Moxley retains the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match. During the match, Joe has Moxley in a sleeper hold when Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta climb up the cage wall. Willow Nightingale runs out and shoves Marina Shafir into the steel cage, knocking Claudio down and knocking down Willow in the process. As this goes on, Powerhouse Hobbs chases after and catches Wheeler Yuta before powerbombing him into the timekeeper's table. After this, a man in a hoodie hands the briefcase containing the AEW World Championship to Moxley to use as a weapon to win the match and retain the title. After the match, the man in the black hoodie is revealed to be Gabe Kidd. Shafir throws Willow Nightingale into the barricade, and Gabe Kidd helps Moxley up as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) arrive, with Matthew holding the controls to the cage in his hand. As Nicholas goes to shake Moxley's hand, Kenny Omega shows up and fights both Wheeler and Claudio, but he is soon punched in the abdomen from behind by "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. "Speedball" Mike Bailey briefly shows up and brawls with Okada to the back, then Matthew brings the steel cage back down so that The Young Bucks, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) and Gabe Kidd can all gang up on Kenny Omega and Samoa Joe. Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland soon show up, and Swerve climbs up to the top of the cage and takes everyone out. Matthew brings the steel cage back up, and The Young Bucks and The Death Riders start retreating. Swerve Strickland says that the last time he was in a steel cage, he was hit with a chair and dropped head-first on a cinder block. He then says he is the most dangerous man in AEW, then challenges The Young Bucks, The Death Riders and Gabe Kidd to Anarchy in the Arena at Double or Nothing.



Here are the highlights for tonight's show!



Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 14, 2024

The show starts with Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) learning that Noam Dar has been attacked backstage.

Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.

Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.



General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.



Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.



OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.



Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.

Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.

Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.

Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.



Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.

Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.



Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.

We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.

Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.



We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.

Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.



Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.

Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.



Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.



Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!



Sunday, May 14, 2023

At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for May 14, 2023

Backstage, Rocco Bellagio is met by "The Mercenary" Garrisaon Creed, who says that Zicky Dice does not want to come in and that he made a phone call, then makes it clear that he is here to kick his ass.

Rocco Bellagio beats "The Mercenary" Garrisaon Creed.

Backstage, "Pretty" Peter Avalon is met by Robbie Walker, who wants some money for beating him up. Avalon says he doesn't have any money for him, but he will give him an ass whupping. Walker then dares Avalon to put his money where his mouth is and face him in the ring.

TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste and Bad Dude Tito) vs. The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) for the United World Tag Team Championships from Championship Wrestling Presented By CarShield is replayed.

Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews The Infantry (Captain Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo). Carlie Bravo says it is about time they brought the war to Derby City Wrestling, and that they are here for tag team gold. Shawn Dean says that they will be bringing the battle to The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) and that they will be going to war.

Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Dylan Bostic. Bostic says his victory over "The Pope" Elijah Burke was the most historic night in Derby City Wrestling and all of wrestling, then gloats over how he beat The Pope. After some video highlights, Bostic laughs about the victory, then asks "Who sucks now?"

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats Robbie Walker after sitting down on a Sunset Flip from Walker from the apron and using the ropes for leverage.



Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for May 14, 2023

Savanna Stone beats Alex Gracia with a sit-down pin to counter a hurricanrana.



We hear from "Pretty" Peter Avalon, who says he cannot get what Tyler Bateman did to "Poppin'" EJ Sparks off his mind and says that it is all fun and games to Bateman, which he takes personally. Avalon says he has been a "day one player," and that he will be damned if he lets Bateman does whatever he pleases. He says that if Bateman wanted a fight, he has one, as he will bring the fight of his life and whip his ass, and he will see him soon.

We take a look back at Slice Boogie's time in the United Wrestling Network.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto speaks with "King FatBoy" Papo Esco. Esco is cool with a World Television Championship rematch, but says it is not going to be easy for "Benevolent" Jack Banning to choke him out and that he will show him if Loquasto makes the match. Loquasto says it will happen, but warns him to be careful regarding The Institution (Banning, Honest John, Brendan Divine, Savanna Stone). Papo Esco says he was not the best kid growing up and that he knows a few things about institutions.

Danny Limelight retains the United World Championship against "Filthy" Tom Lawlor with the sleeper. After the match, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater shows up and congratulates Danny Limelight on his hard fought victory and admits he is "kind of impressed," then says it is about time that the World Championship comes back to him. He says it is the end of the light for Limelight and that it will be a fair fight, as none of "his thug ex-convicts" will get involved and the match will be a Lumberjack Match. He then tells Limelight to shine the title up for him before leaving.





Saturday, May 14, 2022

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 14, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon says they came here to say thanks to "all the freeloading fans" for getting off their coattails so they could win the Memphis tag team titles, then thanks the legends who have held people like The Posses back before saying they own Memphis Wrestling now. Mr. Chris demands that he no longer be called "Lil'" anymore, then Simon announces that Dustin Starr - who is called "Memphis Vince" according to their shirts - has signed them to a big deal and that the "Memphis Vince" shirt is available right now. As Mr. Chris says that "Big Swole" Justin Cole had his shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship like everyone else, he and Simon are attacked from behind by Justin Cole, and referees and security swarm in to break up the brawl. Justin Cole is held back while The Posse leave through the front door.



Van Viciouss and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock proposition Derrick King to join them, with Van Viciouss asking Derrick King to be his assistant "just like old times." Derrick King declines. Blaylock says Derrick King just screwed up.



After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says he is looking for a fight and not a match, and that he wants The Posse even if that means the fight is unsanctioned.



K-Toomer beats Gio Savage. After the match, the referee - the same one who has had Tops Bar-B-Q on his shirt and eaten off the mat in the past - puts his gum behind his ear before pulling out a burger and eating it, much to the surprise of K-Toomer. After the match, K-Toomer tells Rhino that he wants all the smoke and that he knows where to find him.



We hear from Martin, who says that week after week, he is hearing about unfinished business, and that this afternoon, he will have some of his own to take care of.

Mike Anthony beats "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown. After the match, Mike Anthony threatens to hit Dustin Starr so hard that his first of kin will feel it if he eyeballs him again, then wants to know why there is no nameplate with his name on it on the Cobra Cup. He then says he does not care about Dustin Starr's or the fans' feelings and that he would fart if he wanted to hear from a butthole, then says "Time is ticking...whatever it takes."



We hear from Norman Meklakov, who says that he is the most dominant man in professional wrestling and that nobody can break the Meklalock and that nobody can break him.



Next week: The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) vs. "Big Swole" Justin Cole!

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) beat The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Rashad Lee). Before the match, Briar Skimahorn hands out fliers stating "I'm A Lil' Stinkerhorn." During the match, Rashad Lee gets Uncle Mikey in the ring only to find out that Brad - not Mikey - is the legal man. When he gets Brad Skimahorn into the ring, Brad wins the match with an inside cradle. Both teams shake hands after the match.



We hear from Mike Anthony from inside what looks like a jail cell. He says that he has committed no crime and that he thrives in an environment like a prison that others can endure, saying it is his happy place and why he is in a class all by himself. He says that he is self-made and not made by Memphis Wrestling, Dustin Starr or the fans, and that the fans will soon find this out.



Dustin Starr interviews Martin at the announce desk. Martin says that for the past year, he has been having unfinished business, and today, he will take care of that business. He then calls out Lance Archer out. Lance Archer shows up, takes the microphone, then asks Martin if he has a death wish before saying he has unfinished business, but not with Martin. He gives Martin a chance to walk out of the ring and get out of Memphis or else he will make an example of him. Martin steps up to Archer instead, and punches him in the face. Archer takes the punch, then choke slams Martin. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with referees and security trying to hold him back. Archer teases getting out of the ring, which alarms everyone holding Brett back, before tossing the Memphis Heritage Championship over to Brett and telling him that will be the last time he is in the ring as champion before he beats him for the title.







Saturday, May 15, 2021

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for May 14, 2021

BLJ gets everyone hyped up for the Grind City Rumble at the start of the show.

King Cobra and "The Contact Kid" Addison are seen in the crowd.

#25 "The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel wins the Grind City Rumble and the Memphis Heritage Championship after last eliminating #1 Action Jackson by pinfall after kicking the bottom rope while Jackson gets back into the ring from diving into Johnny Dotson at ringside.

Also during the Rumble:

The Revenant of Walker Hayes - now in a zombified state after being kidnapped by The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) - enters the Grind City Rumble at #15, accompanied to the ring by "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. When #16 "The GunShow" Brett Michaels show up, The Crowleysattack Brett before eliminating him with help from Walker Hayes. Hayes gets eliminated by #17 Jonny Lyons, who is immediately eliminated afterwards by #7 Mike Anthony. Afterwards, The Crowleys attack a security guard as they, Walker Hayes and Jimmy Blaylock leave.

Danny B. Goode enters at #23. He is eliminated by #25 "The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel.

Action Jackson
Zay Washington
Van Viciouss
Cassandra Golden
Norman Meklakov
"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt
Mike Anthony
Brad Skimahorn
Precious
Izaiah Zane
"Big Swole" Justin Cole
Jay Smooth
"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown
The Revenant of Walker Hayes
Aaron Roberts
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels
Jonny Lyons
Johnny Dotson
Brandon Espinosa
Ken Dang
Maxx Stone
"The Summit" Jase Osei
Danny B. Goode
Austin Lane
"The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel
"The Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black
"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane
Carter Matthews
"The King of POWW" Chris Lexx
Derrick King













Friday, May 14, 2021

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 14, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Nikki Cross beats Naomi.

Ricochet vs. Mustafa Ali ends in a double count-out.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 14, 2021

Asher Hale beats Ariya Daivari with a bridge pin.



Bolly-Rise (Samir Singh, Sunil Singh, Chase Parker, Matt Martel) are seen talking in front of an iPhone camera when Matt Martel mentions Ever-Rise Live.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Ari Sterling.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 14, 2021

Jey Uso is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says that Jimmy Uso disrespected Roman Reigns last week and left him and Roman no choice but to handle family business, then introduces Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns to the ring. Roman says he has some problems, one of them being Jimmy Uso, but he addresses Cesaro first, saying he likes him and that Cesaro is a top-tier talent and one of the best in the world, but Roman says he is more than a wrestler; he is the tribal chief. He says that with everything he does, Cesaro could not be able to fill all of his roles, and that WWE, Fox and SmackDown do not want Cesaro in his place. He says that Cesaro has never had a world title match in WWE, while he has had 39, according to Paul Heyman. Roman then addresses Jimmy Uso, saying that he got to see how it works before Jimmy shows up. Jimmy says that all he can hear is a tribal chief running his mouth while his brother stands next to him acting like his bitch, then tells Jey to join his team as he is not sure if Roman can beat Cesaro on Sunday. Jimmy says he is all about family when Jey tells him to show Roman respect, and when Roman says he has done everything for the family, Jimmy tells him he is not "all of the family." When asked by Roman, Jimmy makes it clear that Roman Reigns cannot beat Cesaro, then Roman asks Jimmy if he can fill his shoes. Jimmy says he cannot do it alone, but he can do it with Jey if they are tag team champions. Roman tells Jimmy that this is not how it works, as he has accomplished a lot in WWE and the only one who can handle all the responsibility, then laughs at Jimmy thinking he can "be the man around here" before daring him to do it by beating Cesaro tonight. Jimmy Uso then calls out Cesaro, telling him he has been gone for a year and is ready to lock it down, then Cesaro shows up. Cesaro accepts Jimmy Uso's challenge, then tells Roman that he will beat Jimmy tonight and beat him for the Universal Championship on Sunday.



Natalya and Tamina beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Nia Jax hits Natalya with a Samoan Drop only for Tamina to hit her with the Superfly Splash. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Natalya and Tamina. Natalya says tonight's victory is for anyone who has a dream and felt their dream has passed them by, and Tamina thanks the fans, saying "this is why we do this."



Jimmy Uso vs. Cesaro is official for later tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman, who says he does not know if Jimmy Uso can defeat Cesaro tonight, then says that Roman Reigns can and will beat Cesaro on Sunday.

Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez are in the ring. Apollo says that since he has become Intercontinental Championship, the amount of "gnats" coming after his title have increased every week, and that Azeez has swatted them away and has helped him bring pride and honor to the title. Apollo says that his reputation has increased and that he will become Intercontinental Champion for life, and awards Azeez with the Nigerian Medal of Honor for his efforts. Big E shows up on the TitanTron and calls the ceremony a sham, then tells Crews not to get comfortable with the Intercontinental title because he has yet to feel his power. Sami Zayn then shows up and says this is "typical Big E" and that he likes a good medal ceremony, but Apollo feels disrespected. As Sami Zayn demands an Intercontinental title match so that he can reclaim the title as "champion of the people," Kevin Owens runs in. Apollo and Azeez attack Sami and Kevin, then Big E gets in the ring and jumps in, dodging the Nigerian Nail and sending Azzez over the top. All five men continue to brawl, and Sami gets a Stunner before Owens gets a Big Ending. Apollo almost gets the Big Ending, too, but Apollo escapes it and gets helped away from the ring by Azeez.



Rey Mysterio beats Dolph Ziggler with an inside cradle. After the match, Robert Roode tries to attack Rey Mysterio, but Dominik Mysterio stops him.



Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Cesaro. Cesaro says it means the world to him to compete for the Universal Championship and that he has dreamed of this for so long, then says he is not "bred for this business" like Roman Reigns and that he has had to earn things. After saying that Jimmy Uso will just be known as "Roman Reigns' cousin," he says he knows he can beat Roman for the Universal Championship.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Rey says he is about to make history with his son when Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode show up, and Dolph tells Dominik once again that he does not belong here. Robert Roode says that Rey got lucky tonight and that on Sunday, he will be beaten for good. Dominik tells Dolph and Roode they can call him all the names they want, but they will soon be calling him "baby champ."

Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Michael Cole interviews Bianca Belair, who says that people have doubted her throughout her life, then asks where Bayley is after last week. Bayley shows up on the TitanTron and says that she would have to be an idiot to be in the same ring with Bianca after Bianca attacked her, and that the next time they will be in the ring, she will be taking back the SmackDown Women's title. Bianca says Bayley must be funny thinking she can beat her, and when Bayley laughs at her again, Bianca says Bayley is mad because she was too busy being thrown down the ramp by The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) while she was in the main event. Bayley says she sees the mirror of her own past when she sees Bianca, and tells her that her fairytale reigns will not end well and that she will end it for good.



King Corbin beats Shinsuke Nakamura after pinning Nakamura as he locks in the Triangle Hold. After the match, Nakamura lays out Corbin with a Kinshasa, then puts on his crown.



Backstage, Apollo Crews yells at WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville for his medal ceremony being ruined. He ends up with a Fatal 4-Way match against Big E, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.



Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura is wearing King Corbin's crowd as he looks in the mirror.

Aleister Black reads a story called "The Lesson." He says that his father taught him he was wrong to fight his true nature, as he is a cruel made made of steel while others are made of dirty, and says he chose greatness while others chose mediocrity. After saying that it is easier to take a seat and watch the action rather than join in the fight, he says he could help the people, but he will not.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jimmy Uso, who was expecting his first match in over a year to be a tag team match with his brother Jey Uso, and after watching from the sidelines in that time, he says Jey does not need Roman Reigns to succeed. He then says that Roman Reigns is about to see if he can succeed against Cesaro.

Cesaro beats Jimmy Uso by disqualification after he is attacked suddenly by Roman Reigns. After the match, Jimmy Uso tells Roman Reigns he had Cesaro and chews him out for making the match about him. As Roman says that it doesn't matter and that only the big matches do, Cesaro attacks Jey Uso, and Roman has to run into the ring to fight Cesaro. Roman and Jey tell Jimmy to get in the ring and help as they attack Cesaro, but Jimmy gets leveled off the apron and Jey gets a Neutralizer and Roman retreats with Paul Heyman. Cesaro then dares Roman to get in the ring before putting Jey in another Neutralizer.



Talking Smack: Natalya and Tamina share a heartfelt message for the fans.



Talking Smack: Paul Heyman pays tribute to New Jack, who passed away this afternoon from a heart attack at the age of 58.



Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!



Thursday, May 14, 2020

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 14, 2020

At Artem's house, Nikki tells Artem about the pregnancy test. Artem, wanting to have a family, awaits the results of the pregnancy test in the bathroom with Nikki. Brie calls Nikki over the phone with Bryan and propose the name of Bryan Artemis "Dick" Danielson for a laugh. Artem reads the pregnancy test and announces that Nikki is not pregnant. Artem is slightly disappointed, and Nikki is relieved. Nikki decides to go to happy hour with mother Kathy afterwards.



At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki get in shape at home. Brie mentions that Bryan is coming back home tomorrow and that they need to fix their relationship so that they are not "two ships passing in the night." Nikki mentions that she has noticed this and the effect it has had on their marriage, and Brie has trying to figure out what she wants out of life.

Later that night, Brie notices Bryan learning how to braid Birdie's head, and Bryan gets some practice on Brie. Brie tells Bryan that they have to learn to be alone again, and Bryan's attempt at a ponytail isn't that bad. That leads to both of them massaging each other's feet, and Bryan wishes that Brie would just live in the moment and not share it with Nicole as it's going on.



At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki and Artem are in the guest room while Nikki keeps an eye on the building of her house.

Brie, Bryan, Nikki, Artem and Birdie head to a restaurant. Artem has to go to London to defend his record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Nikki notices that Artem is trying to connect with Bryan, and Artem is trying to be more in Bryan's life due to Brie and Nikki being close to one another. Nikki mentions her home has been postponed for three more weeks, and Brie and Bryan are okay with Nikki and Artem staying a few more weeks, but Bryan hopes they aren't there all the time at the expense of their relationship. On the way home, Brie and Bryan talk about Nikki and Artem being in their home for three more weeks, and while Bryan wishes he had more alone time with Brie, Brie admits she enjoys having the company. Secretly, Brie feels she and Bryan are drifting further apart.



At Artem's house, Nikki and Artem have some Chinese food as Artem packs for his trip to London, England. Artem says that he is trying to figure out how to bond with Bryan, but does not know how to do it.

Brie and Nikki are at a photo shoot. Nikki gets a call from Artem, then talks with Brie about wanting to have a kid while she still can and wishes that she got pregnant earlier.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan colors with Birdie when Brie asks Bryan for help on finding a free day for a date night when both of them are so busy. Brie is afraid that they will be busy forever and that they will drift away and disconnect.

Later, Brie is surprised that Nikki has shown up early in order to beat traffic. This leads to a disagreement between Brie and Nikki due to Brie bring slightly frazzled about having to take care of everything, which surprises Nikki, who ends up leaving.

Brie, Bryan and Birdie go to a boutique. Brie mentions her fight with Nikki as well as Artem trying to bond with Bryan. Bryan finds it odd that Brie wants him to bond with Artem.

Nikki reunites with Artem. Artem says that he was only wanted in London, England just to say he was the current record holder. They both head to a restaurant, and Nikki mentions her fight with Brie as well as much she missed Artem. Nikki asks Artem if he would still be with her if she couldn't have kids. Artem says he doesn't know because he does not know if it something he would regret later on. The moment is spoiled when Nikki accidentally spills her wine when the waiter shows up.



At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Bryan cook some food. Bryan says he has planned a trip for next week with fun things to bring them together planned. Bryan feels he hasn't been responsible enough with their relationship and that this is their fix. Brie mentions that she has wanted to be on a trip with him together, and Bryan mentions that the trip is because they are drifting apart. He also mentions that the destination is within driving distance and is a place from their past. Brie feels that she and Bryan are on the same page concerning their relationship.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem and Bryan build a meditation garden for Brie. Brie and Birdie show up to see what is going, as does Nikki. Brie apologizes to Nikki for making her feel bad about her and Artem always being at the home, and says that it all stemmed from her being frustrated with Bryan.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for May 14, 2020

This week is matches picked by Superstars as their most influential matches.

Eddie Dennis picks British Bulldog vs. Owen Hart to decide the inaugural WWE European Champion on the March 3, 1997 episode of Raw.

Candy Floss chooses Paige vs. AJ Lee for the WWE Divas Championship from the April 7, 2014 episode of Raw.

Primate picks "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Jordan Devlin from the November 1, 2019 episode of NXT UK.

Trent Seven picks Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) for the NXT Tag Team Championships from the June 19, 2018 episode of NXT UK.

Next week: NXT UK's Most Brilliant: Toni Storm vs. Piper Niven vs Kay Lee Ray!

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 14, 2019

Humberto Carrillo beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, James Drake and Mark Andrews with a surprise schoolkid pin to Gallagher, following Gallagher's collision into Andrews. After the match, both Carrillo and Gallagher shake hands.



We hear from Ariya Daivari, who is tanning as he says that "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese punked him out because he is intimidated by him. He says that Nese is running himself ragged by wrestling a match he doesn't have to and getting injured while flying eight hours each way. Meanwhile, he is staying in one piece at home, and he sarcastically wishes Nese luck tonight and on Sunday.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that the smartest thing isn't always the right thing, and that he is proud to be a fighting champion home and away. He says that Ligero will find out he did not become champion by taking it easy.

We see a video package for Ligero.

The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) accept The Singh Brothers' (Samir and Sunil Singh) challenge for next week.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Ligero. After the match, both men show respect, then Ariya Daivari jumps out of the crowd and attacks Ligero. Nese sees this and fights Daivari, but is laid out with a hammerlock DDT.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 14, 2019

Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman says he has unfinished business from last night and that he wants to take care of business right here, right now. He says that Elias is a huge problem, and he plans to solve that problem by introducing The Miz to SmackDown Live. Miz says it is good to be back in London, England and on SmackDown Live, and says today could be the day that they beat Elias through and through. He also says it will be five days until Shane McMahon has nowhere to run or hide at Money In The Bank. Miz calls what Shane did to his dad unforgivable, and as he says that Shane will find himself in a steel cage with hi, Shane shows up with Elias. Shane says that Miz disgusts him, and decides to exercise his privilege by banning Miz from both the ring and the building tonight. Elias tells Roman that he can make all the corny jokes he wants, but underestimating him will be the biggest mistake of his career. He plans to prove to Roman why Vince McMahon calls him SmackDown Live's biggest acquisition, and that the McMahon family has found that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." Shane says that he knew Miz and Roman would be difficult, and if they won't leave the ring, they will have to make them. However, there are a few people who hate The Miz's guts, and he brings them out: "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Elias, Daniel Bryan, Rowan and Shane approach and surround the ring, then go on the attack. The numbers game catches up to The Miz and Roman Reigns, but The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) run in to even the odds. Even after Rowan makes very quick work of The Usos with a double clothesline, Roman, Miz and The Usos get the upper hand and force their opposition to retreat.





Backstage, Shane McMahon sets up a match between Elias, "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and himself vs. Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), and if The Miz gets involved, the steel cage match at Money In The Bank is cancelled.

Before the next match, Randy Orton says he will climb the ladder, grab the briefcase and become Mr. Money In The Bank for the second time to make RKO the three most dangerous letters for the WWE Champion. When Andrade shows up, Zelina Vega says everyone is sensitive when it comes to spoilers nowadays, and regardless of what show is being spoiled, she and Andrade do not care. Andrade says he will ruin Money In The Bank by saying he will be the one to win it all.

Andrade beats Finn Balor, Ali and Randy Orton in a Fatal 4-Way Match. After the match, Ricochet runs into the ring, jumps from the top rope to the ladder and fights off Andrade on the top of the ladder before knocking Andrade off and taking the briefcase.



We hear from Carmella, who says that the odds are in her favor Sunday as she has won two Money In The Bank Matches and she has successfully cashed in to become a champion.

In the locker room, Xavier Woods meets with Kofi Kingston. Kofi asks Xavier to stay backstage so he can handle his match one-on-one.

We get a closer look at the career of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, courtesy of Progressive.

Charlotte Flair shows up. She says that Sunday will be the culmination of her rivalry with Becky Lynch and end with her becoming SmackDown Women's Champion. We then a video package of Charlotte and Becky's friendship and falling out through their time in WWE leading up to Sunday's match.



Backstage, Lacey Evans says everyone has forgotten that Becky has two championship matches on Sunday, and after she teaches Becky about a woman's right, Becky will be "Becky Black Eyes" while she is Raw Women's Champion.



We hear from Aleister Black, who says that within Shakespeare's words, there is a struggle between ambition and how one pursues it. In the end, people are left with their own truth. For those who try to get into his head, they will not like the place they try to venture into, and thus he clothes his naked villainy with old, odd ends.



Shane McMahon, "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and Elias beat Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, The Miz runs out with a steel chair and attacks Shane's team. Shane retreats as he and The Usos hammer Rowan.



We hear from Ember Moon and Bayley concerning the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.



The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan is the kick-off for Money In The Bank.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) guest on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Paige says it is great to be home before introducing Asuka and Kairi Sane as "The Kabuki Warriors," saying they are the next Women's Tag Team Champions and the future of the women's division. When Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville shows up, Mandy tells Paige to calm down, saying she didn't name the royal baby and that names matter, as she will be Miss Money In The Bank after Sunday and going after the women's tag titles with Sonya, for they are the future.

The Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane and Asuka) beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville after Asuka rolls Mandy Rose - who says she has the match - up into an inside cradle.



We see a video package of Lars Sullivan's recent path of destruction, then Kayla Braxton interviews Lars Sullivan backstage. Braxton is absolutely nervous and cannot even conduct the interview.



We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that we are nearing a special edition of The Kevin Owens Show with special guest Kofi Kingston and that it is time to ask if Kofi can stand on his own. He says he knows the answer, and on Sunday, the world also will when he breaks him.

Kofi Kingston shows up ahead of Kevin Owens for The Kevin Owens Show. Kofi says that he has received an extension to The Kevin Owens Show, and he is here. If Owens wants him and the WWE Championship, he will get his chance on Sunday. He then asks about tonight, and says it would be fitting for Kevin Owens to host his own show. When Kofi introduces Owens, Owens does not show up, and Kofi proposes the show be renamed after him before giving Owens another chance to make good on his word. Kevin shows up on the TitanTron and mocks the fact that Kofi Kingston is on his own, saying it is as the worst time possible after sharing his magic moment only for the dream to end and reality to begin. He states that Kofi is only WWE Champion because of Xavier Woods and Big E and that his time as champion will end on Sunday because he is WWE's most dangerous man. We then see a video package chronicling Kevin Owens' time after NXT in WWE. Kofi asks what the video package proved and tells him that he is tired of hearing him talk before tossing his plate of pancakes and both chairs out of the ring and calling Owens out to the ring. Owens makes his way to the ring, but stops halfway down the ramp and walks away. He then turns back around and heads back to the ring, stops at the end of the ramp, and walks away again. At this point, Kofi has had enough, and Kofi and Owens brawl on the ramp. Kofi is then suddenly attacked by Sami Zayn, and Owens and Zami take the boots to Kofi. Before Owens can hit Kofi with a powerbomb to the apron, Xavier Woods rushes in to save Kofi, but the numbers game catches up with him. Sami and Owens attack Kofi again, and Owens tells Kofi that the title is as good as his and that he is leaving enough of him around to take the WWE Championship from him on Sunday. Owens then hits Kofi with a cannonball before Sami attacks Kofi again, but Kofi manages to fight back as Owens retreats.



Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Total Miz Island - Miz and Mrs. recap for May 14, 2019

At SmackDown Live in Portland, Oregon, Maryse stretches out as part of getting back in shape as well as training for an in-ring return. Mike is impressed by the resistance ropes that Maryse is using as well as her fitness routine.

At Castle Marmiz, Marjo says that the toilet is back up. Mike decides to use the situation to post a video of Marjo unclogging the toilet on Instagram. Marjo smears a cupcake on Mike's car.

Mike practices pitching a baseball after being asked to throw the first pitch for a Cleveland Indians game. George keeps getting in his ear about how to throw the ball.



At Castle Marmiz, Maryse tries to help Marjo out on getting more followers on Instagram. It ends up turning into a poolside photo shoot.

Dolph Ziggler shows Mike Marjo's Instagram. Mike is slightly embarrassed, but Dolph actually likes Marjo's Instagram, including a video where Marjo imitates The Miz.



Mike heads to the Cleveland Indians game with his friends as well as his father George. George tells Mike that he loves him and is proud of him. Mike is amazed by this, as George has never done this. Mike then throws the pitch. Marjo and Maryse argue over what kind of pitch Mike threw.



Mike returns home and confronts Marjo for making fun of him on Instagram. Marjo gets the last laugh on Mike with 5,000 likes on a video where Marjo makes fun of Mike's baseball pitching.



Barbara, Maryse and Marjo do some Jazzercize aerobics complete with what looks like an '80s workout VHS. Miz ends up joining in.



Mike, Maryse and Monroe visit Marjo, who mentions that Ziggler is DM'ing her on Instagram. Mike calls Dolph, who tells him that he loves her spirit.

Mike puts some hemorrhoid cream and a face mask on his face to alleviate swelling on his face. He then lays down with cucumbers on his eyes, and Marjo takes a picture on her cellphone. Miz then chases Marjo, and tells her not to put it on Instagram. He then tells Maryse this is her fault.

At Hell In A Cell, Maryse makes her WWE in-ring return in a mixed tag team match with Mike against Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan.

At Castle Marmiz, Mike sets up a electronic Halloween butler to scare Marjo. They take it Marjo's room and scare her with it while Maryse films it for Instagram. Marjo runs out of the room, as does Mike and Maryse. As they return to Marjo's room, Marjo's is lying on the floor, but it is Marjo playing a trick on Mike. Maryse reveals to Mike that she told Marjo about the prank beforehand.



Bonus clip: Mike wants to honor Monroe for throwing the first pitch for the Cleveland Indians.



Monday, May 14, 2018

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 14, 2018

At the show, we see video from the NBCUniversal upfront where Nia Jax asks "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey if she can become the Raw Women's Champion.

Roman Reigns shows up to starts tonight's show. Roman says that he got robbed last week, and this time it was by Jinder Mahal and not WWE management. He tells Jinder that if he wants to be more relevant than he has ever been, all he has to do is face him in the ring like a man. Instead of getting Jinder Mahal, however, Roman gets General Manager Kurt Angle instead. Angle tells Roman that Jinder will not be coming to the ring, and that he speaks for WWE management and not Jinder when Roman asks him when he started speaking for Jinder. He also says that he was thinking emotionally when he kept Jinder Mahal out of any opportunities for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and says he should have thought logically, saying it is what is best for business. He then says as a former WWE Champion, Jinder will face Bobby Lashley and Elias in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for Money In The Bank. Roman wants to be in the match to make it a Fatal 4-Way. Angle says that will not happen, and says that WWE management has made it clear he will get no more qualifying opportunities. He does not blame Roman for being upset, but Roman says he gets it. After saying that Angle is doing what he has to do, Roman says it is time for him to do what he has to do, and heads to the back. Angle follows Roman to the back, and the scene shifts to the backstage area. Roman looks for Jinder, and eventually finds him and Sunil Singh. Jinder throws Sunil into Roman before beating him up. After Roman drives a wooden box into Jinder, the brawl goes back to the stage. Roman hits Jinder with a Superman Punch. Referees and officials catch up with Roman, allowing Jinder to retreat.



Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens.



We see footage from the NBCUniversal upfront where Cathy Kelley interviews "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, who says she has a hard road ahead of her. Charlotte Flair shows up and asks Ronda if she can "woo." Nia Jax then shows up and asks Rousey if she can become Raw Women's Championship, and tells her that she is defending the title against her in her obligatory title defense. Ronda does not feel deserving of the shot, but after some goading from Charlotte, she accepts the challenge. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Raw Women's Championship is now official for Money In The Bank.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel, who want a tag team championship match, as they want to stand on their own two feet. After A-Team is revealed to be taken as well as a B-Team joke (with Bo saying "B" stands for "Best"), Angle tells them they have not won one match and that they lost to the tag team champions. Despite that loss, Bo says they are undefeated. Angle says he won't put them in a title match, but says he will give them a match if they leave him alone for the rest of the night.

Bobby Roode beats No Way Jose and Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.



Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Kevin Owens, who demands a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship or else he will call Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Angle says he is tired of the threats, but Owens says the threat will become reality. Angle then walks into the trainer's room. He tells Jinder that Roman Reigns has the rest of the night off, and that Jinder will still be in his qualifying match with Elias and Bobby Lashley.

Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (now officially known as "The B-Team") beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) after Fandango misses a top rope leg drop. After the match, The B-Team cannot believe they have won. Charly Caruso interviews The B-Team after the match. Bo and Axel still cannot believe they have won, and say they are coming for the Raw tag team titles.



Sasha Banks, Natalya and Ember Moon beat The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan) with a Sharpshooter to Liv Morgan.



We hear from Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says the locker room has gone soft and has become a buffet table where everyone stuff their faces, and Dolph says Braun Strowman and Finn Balor are all smoke and mirrors. McIntyre says the Superstars have lost the fire in their eyes, and that they here to "flip the damn table over."

Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder).



Bayley meets Sasha Banks backstage. Sasha wishes Bayley luck tonight. Bayley simply says "Thanks."

Sami Zayn is in the ring. He asks if it has occurred to anyone else that Prince Harry looks like him and that he has heard he is a big fan of his. He then talks about Bobby Lashley left WWE for ten years and came back to Raw the same time he did to make an impact at his expense. Sami says nobody cared about the effects Bobby Lashley's vertical suplex would have on him, and says that he contracted vertigo from the move. He then pulls out a doctor's note stating defining what vertigo is, then blames Lashley for every match he has lost since then and says Lashley victimized him. After mentioning Lashley's interview with Renee Young from last week, he says Lashley targeted him because he wants to be him, calling the hat he was wearing in the interview proof of this. He also says Lashley has something to hide, and he went on Facebook and reached out to Lashley's three sisters. He says they have a story to tell, as they are nothing Lashley described them to be and that Lashley is not the person he portrays himself to be, either. He then says that he has invited his three sister to show up to next week's Raw, when he exposes the real Bobby Lashley.



Alexa Bliss beats Bayley and Mickie James in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.



In the trainer's room, Jinder Mahal's ribs are wrapped, and Jinder is told he is cleared to compete as long as he is able to withstand the pain. As he leaves, he is Speared through a wall by Roman Reigns.



Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle says Jinder's match must go on and that he must find Jinder's replacement.

Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Finn Balor and Braun Strowman after Strowman pushes McIntyre into his Greatest Royal Rumble trophy and Ziggler gets a pin on a distracted Finn Balor.



Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. He says that he has sent Roman Reigns and has a perfect replacement for Jinder Mahal, but Stephanie tells him to give a certain somebody another opportunity.

Kevin Owens interrupts Elias before the next match, revealing that he is the replacement for Jinder Mahal in the next match.

Kevin Owens beats Elias and Bobby Lashley in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Sami Zayn drags Lashley out of a pinfall attempt and hits him with a Helluva Kick at the barricade.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Saturday, May 14, 2016

War of the Worlds 2016 - Night 3 - The Results

Yet another fine review from Voices of Wrestling!

Cheeseburger and Davey Vega beat Joey Daddiego and Juan Francisco de Coronado. After the match, Daddiego turns on de Coronado for getting himself pinned by Cheeseburger.

reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) beat The All Night Express (Kenny King and Rhett Titus).

Kyle O'Reilly guests on commentary for the next match.

Dalton Castle beats "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, Moose and Lio Rush in a Four Corners Survival Match.

Before the next match, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young says he is not impressed with the New Japan talent he has seen so far on this tour.

KUSHIDA beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young.

Chaos (Trent Barretta and Gedo) beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Barrett and Gedo almost come to blows, but Rocky Romero gets them back on the same page.

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) and Jushin "Thunder" Liger beat Bullet Club ("The Hangman Adam Page, Tama Tonga, Tonga Roa).

"The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon is at ringside when she is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Taeler Hendrix.

BJ Whitmer shows up. He tries to say something, but is constantly interrupted by the crowd's boos. Steve Corino shows up and calls Whitmer a bitch for not taking him on now.

Donovan Dijak beats Cedric Alexander in what is the latter's final match in Ring of Honor. After the match, the crowd chants "Please don't go" and "Thank you, Cedric."

War Machine (Hanson and Rowe) beat The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) by disqualification, but The Addiction retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships, after Daniels one of the tag titles as a weapon. After the match, War Machine beat The Addiction up.

Hiroshi Tanahashi beats "Reborn" Matt Sydal.

Tetsuya Naito beats ACH.

The team of Jay Lethal and Roderick Strong beat Bullet Club (Adam Cole and Matt Jackson) and Chaos ("The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii).