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.
Mr. Iguana and La Parka beat Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Forastero and Sanson), Money Machine (Colmillo de Plata and Garra de Oro) and Tokyo Bad Boys (Nobu and Takuma) in a four-way tag team match. After the match, War Machine (Ivar and Erik) show up and lay out the other three teams after Mr. Iguana and La Parka head to the back.
In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan tries to get a hold of Marisela Pena but cannot get an answer. When he knocks on the door to her office, Texano Jr. - wearing a suit and tie - opens the door from the other end and tells Roldan to relax and that he is in a meeting to determine whether he will be General Manager. Roldan says he will be the new General Manager because AAA is his family and company and because he can do it so much better than he can. Texano Jr. agrees, and tells him that if he wants to do something, he has to make sure everything is quiet.
In backstage footage from two weeks ago, Rey Fenix meets with Laredo Kid, who accuses Fenix of being jealous of his championship as well as his brother Penta, who is also a champion. Fenix says that nobody is more proud of Penta than he is, then reminds Laredo Kid that he held the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and that nobody took it from him. Fenix wants a shot at the title, but Laredo Kid tells Fenix that he only got lucky tonight and that his luck will run out.
Galena beats Chris Carter and Dragon in a two-on-one handicap match. During the match, Omos shows up to watch from the stage.
In backstage footage from last week, Bayley and Lola Vice congratulate La Catalina on her AAA debut. La Catalina says they must face Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, La Maravilla) at Noches de los Grandes on May 30th. Lola and Bayley agree.
In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan finds out that Cibernetico is also applying for the General Manager position. Dorian insists that he is already the General Manager, but Cibernetico is convinced there will be new management.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Aerostar and El Fiscal by submission with an ankle lock from Julius Creed to Aerostar. The Creed Brothers continue to attack Aerostar after the match and take out El Fiscal in the process, then Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) rush into the ring and beat up The Creed Brothers. El Grande Americano I shows up and gangs up on Bravo Americano with the help of the Creeds, who then attempt to unmask Bravo. El Grande Americano II shows up, and both Americanos confront each other. Rayo Americano attacks El Grande Americano I, then Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) fight off El Grande Americano I and the Creed Brothers and force them out of the ring. El Grande Americano II tells El Grande Americano I that their mask will not only be for a mask, but for the pride of Mexico, for Pimpinella Escarleta, for Ojitos de Huevo and for Andrea Bazarte, for the history and the culture, and for our legacy, and he will bury El Grande Americano I and his mask for there will be only one El Grande Americano.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, we hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Moxley says he cannot find a way to win against Kyle O'Reilly, who has tapped him out twice. He says that O'Reilly may become the Continental Champion, but he is not the same man he was six months ago. One might think he should stay as far away from O'Reilly as possible, as O'Reilly has his number, but there are dragons that he wants to slay and he will find a way to beat O'Reilly like he has the past 22 years. Claudio says that Brody King always brings the bark, then warns him that he must bring the bite in the Owen Hart Tournament. PAC says nobody gets special treatment, as it is Death Riders against the world. Marina Shafir says "Bring it, you pussies."
The Congolomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) beat Shane Taylor Promotions ("The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) in an AEW World Trios Championship Eliminator Match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Will Ospreay explains to Samoa Joe how six months of his career got taken away from him and how he had to get strength back into his arms, and how he lost when he had his killshot at Dynasty. He admits that he has struggled in his matches and could not be the guy that AEW put their trust in once upon a time, and that he could not get his revenge on Jon Moxley. He says that Moxley is the ace of AEW, despite his tactics, and he has respect for him. Ospreay says that no one will stop him from winning the Owen Hart Tournament, and that the man who took away his old life has given him a second chance at capturing the World Championship.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Willow Nightingale). Kyle O'Reilly says he has Jon Moxley's number, and asks what one more test is before beating him and chipping in at Double or Nothing. Mark Briscoe says he is still waiting on Tommaso Ciampa. Willow Nightingale says she is defending the TBS Championship, but going for the Owen Hart Tournament and coming for the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
We hear from Red Velvet, who says that she will take her frustrations out on Willow Nightingale and punch her in the face for not being in the Owen Hart Tournament. She says she has beaten Willow before and will beat her again for the TBS Championship.
Willow Nightingale retainst he TBS Championship against Red Velvet.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Sammy Guevara. Guevara says he does not have to call his shot against Darby Allin, as he has already beaten him four times, and he will beat him like he has before, go on to Double or Nothing, beat MJF and shave him bald.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Darby Allin. Darby says that MJF is not a company guy and that MJF only cares about himself, then says he is defending his title tonight because he loves doing it. He says that Sammy Guevara is the only guy who is crazy as him, and he knows it could all end tonight. He then says that if "Speedball" Mike Bailey wants a match, then Wednesday is showtime.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa attacks Mark Briscoe, and the attack turns into a brawl on the outside. Briscoe gets two chairs into the ring for a Jay Driller in the ring, but Ciampa blocks it and hits a low blow. Ciampa then hits Briscoe in the back with one of the chairs, then gets Briscoe on the top rope. Before he can do anything else, Kyle O'Reilly and Orange Cassidy force Ciampa to retreat into the crowd. Mark Briscoe says that is Tommaso Ciampa wants to do things this way, then their match on Wednesday can be a no-disqualification match.
The Opps (Samoa Joe and Anthony Bowens) beat The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) by submission. After the match, Bowens says that for the last year, he has been confused, but he has found solace in The Opps, saying that they understand he does for AEW, the business and the fans. He says that he is the fans' hero, and for everything he does, he deserves a standing ovation. Bowens then states that Samoa Joe has been teaching him all that he needs to know, including flipping the table over and choosing violence. Joe says that Ospreay understands what he does for his friends, then says that actions have consequences and that Ospreay took a different path. He is honored that Ospreay considers facing him a dream match, then says it will be nothing but a nightmare once they are in the ring.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Swerve Strickland and Bandido, leading up to Strickland vs. Bandido for the Ring of Honor World Championship at Double or Nothing. Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brodido (Brody King and Bandido). Brody King tells Swerve Strickland that he warned him and threatens to destroy him, but Bandido interrupts Brody, saying this is is his battle. He then says that Swerve will not win this battle, and that while Swerve is the most dangerous, he is the most wanted. Bandido tells Swerve that when he beats him, he will not be a danger to anyone.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Allie Katch and Kaia McKenna in a five-minute AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match in one minute and fifty seconds (1:50).
We see a video package for Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. "The Toxic Spider" Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Mina Shirakawa in a no-physicality interview. Athena says she has been champion for more than three years and has beaten everyone, and Mina mentions Athena breaking her hand. Athena says she will beat Mina again, and Mina dreamed that it was Athena that she sees in the mirror. Athena hopes to see Mina in a ditch with Toni Storm, and Mina says she has dreamed of being ROH Women's Champion and that she will soon live it.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Nigel McGuinness finds Lio Rush, who acts normally as he congratulates Nigel. Lio Rush says things are fine and that losses happen and friends get upset on the subject of Action Andretti. When Nigel walks away, Lio Rush removes his sunglasses to reveal red irises, then black fluid comes out of his mouth as he says that things are fine.
The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and Mark Davis beat The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Anna Jay. Anna says that Willow Nightingale is still the TBS Champion, but she is not the comeback killer, because she is still here. Tay Melo shows up and reunites with Anna Jay, then says there is one thing they want to do.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against Sammy Guevara in a no count-outs match after avoiding a top rope 630 through a table by Guevara and hitting the Coffin Drop back in the ring.
Before today's show, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock announces to the entire Memphis Wrestling roster that he is the boss now and that there will be trouble if they do not everything he says. He also talks about the cowboy hat that Vince Russo gave to him, claiming that Russo wore it when he was in World Championship Wrestling. Jay Smooth announces that Blaylock will be doing talent reviews, and if anyone is not on their A-game, they are out of here. Blaylock says that everyone will do as he says, whether they like it or not.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. BJD says that his father, Big Daddy, has been battling Stage 3 cancer, and that his father's fight reminded him of his fight in the wrestling ring, and after some reflection, he says he has been doing this all wrong. He says that he is taking they keys to the WrestleCenter back and doing this for his father, for no one is promised another day, and that he is coming for gold.
"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock guests on commentary for the next match.
The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) beat The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee, allowing Jay Smooth to hit The Shocker with a low blow while the Secret Service agents keep Wonder Boy out of the ring.
We hear from "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Tim Bosby interrupts, telling him to finish the job, but Bryan Keith tells Bosby that Bosby himself could not finish the job and that he will get the other half of his payment regardless.
Xya beats Bobbi Thunder by disqualification after Raven Black shows up. Xya is distracted, and this allows Raven Black to hit Xya with a bottle to the head after Bobbi Thunder clotheslines Xya out of the ring.
It is revealed that Moses has laid out "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage in the WrestleCenter parking lot.
Before the next match, Moses drags "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage to the ring, allowing "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox to attack Colton before getting him in the ring to start the match.
"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox to become the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion for a second time after shoving Eli Knox into Moses, knocking Moses off the ring apron before hitting the Cold Hearted Cutter to win the match and the title.
Backstage, Kevin White meets with Tim Grind. Kevin and Tim agree that it is all about the kids, and that nobody cares about who beat who between then thirty years ago. Suddenly, Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says he has the match between Tim Grind and Kevin White booked for next week, and leaves. Tim Grind and Kevin White are confused, as neither of them seem to have asked for this match.
Tim Bosby guests on commentary for the next match.
Mike Anthony beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. During the match, Mike Anthony hits the brainbuster, but Tim Bosby pulls senior referee David Knight out of the ring and distracts Mike Anthony. Anthony sends Keith into Bosby, knocking Bosby out of the ring. Bryan Keith tries to pin Anthony, but gets caught with his feet on the rope for leverage, and he powerbombs Mike Anthony and goes for a more legitimate pinfall attempt with a stack-up pin only for Anthony to kick out. Bryan Keith then leaves the ring and grabs the Heritage Championship to use it as a weapon, but David Knight tries to take it away from him. As both men have a tug-of-war with the Heritage Championship, Mike Anthony leapfrogs over David Knight, gets to Bryan Keith and hits him with the brainbuster for the win.
Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jeff Cobb head to the ring to start tonight's show. Solo Sikoa introduces Jeff Cobb as the man who kept the WWE United States Championship in the family. He says that when Roman Reigns lost to Cody Rhodes, he ruined everything for the family and lost everything. Solo then says he will be the one to take it all back, starting by winning his Money in the Bank qualifier match tonight, grabbing the briefcase and taking the WWE Championship back, and if anyone gets in his way, Cobb and Jacob will take care of them. When Solo uses Jacob's catchphrase, Jacob takes the microphone from him and says he would bring the United States title to the family and do it with or without Solo, and if anyone gets in his way, he will deal with them himself. Solo interrupts Jacob, saying he is doing all of this because he loves him and wants to help. He says the United States title is proof of him telling Jacob that he loves him. Solo then wants to know if Jacob still loves him, and Jacob says he does, but Solo wants some emotion in it and tells him to say it loud and proud. Suddenly, LA Knight shows up. Instead of showing up from the stage, he shows up from behind and pulls Jeff Cobb out of the ring before escaping through the crowd.
Backstage, B-Fab wants "Michin" Mia Yim to qualify for Money in the Bank so they can go after the women's tag titles. Chelsea Green and the Secret Hervice (Piper Niven and Alba Fyre) show up, and Chelsea says she will qualify and win to become champion again. Alexa Bliss then shows up and tells Chelsea "See you out there." B-Fab then reminds Chelsea that she will have no seconds at ringside before she and Michin leave.
Alexa Bliss beats Chelsea Green and "Michin" Mia Yim in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money in the Bank Match after pulling Michin out of the ring following an Un-Pretty-Her from Chelsea and hitting Chelsea with Sister Abigail to win.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) after a slightly disoriented Axiom manages to get a sit-down pin and win on Ciampa. After the match, #DIY continues to attack Fraxiom until The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up and chases #DIY off.
Backstage, Rey Fenix is met by Andrade, who wishes him good luck tonight. Fenix compliments Andrade on the teamwork last week, and says that while he lost at WrestleMania, he is ready for the next level. Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and Jeff Cobb show up looking for LA Knight, then leave.
Backstage, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) are congratulated by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who announce that Fraxiom have a shot at the WWE Tag Team Championships next week.
In footage from earlier today, Wade Barrett interviews R-Truth. R-Truth says life is tough, but he still worships and looks up to John Cena. When Barrett reminds R-Truth about Cena putting him through at able at the Backlash post-show press conference, R-Truth refuses to believe that Cena would be a bad guy. He says he does not want to fight Cena, but if he has to beat Cena to his senses, he will do it, and he will do it at Saturday Night's Main Event. He says that regardless of what happens, he will leave with his head held high.
We hear from Damian Priest, who is angry with himself for getting caught up in Drew McIntyre's drama and states that there needs to be a conclusion. He wants to hurt McIntyre badly and make him feel pain, and bash his face in so badly that the hospital will need dental records to identify him. He wants a steel cage against Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells Aleister Black made a mistake not taking his head off and says that it will not be over until he wins.
Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes ends in a no-contest after The Miz attacks Aleister before he can hit Carmelo with Black Mass. After the match, Aleister counters the Skull Crushing Finale with a Black Mass, but Carmelo hits a chop block followed by the ground and pound. He then goes up top and hits Aleister with Nothing But Net.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Alexa Bliss, who plans to win Money in the Bank twice and be the first in the women's division to do so. She suddenly notices Charlotte Flair, and they have a brief conversation about how Charlotte was the only one to give her the time of day in NXT (which Charlotte does not remember) when Giulia shows up. General Manager Nick Aldis soon shows up and announces that Giulia is now part of the SmackDown roster, then meets with Charlotte after Giulia leaves. Charlotte tells Alexa to stay out of her way, but Alexa says "Keep telling yourself that."
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre says he has heard what Damian Priest has to stay, and while he admits they have had a lot of violence against each other, he has been in his own vortex for a year and his vortex is the only reason Priest is relevant. He states that he has kept trying to get rid of Priest and Priest just keeps getting involved, then chalks everything up to "a psychotic level of jealousy" towards how he is better than Priest in every way imaginable. McIntyre then admits that Priest is willing to crush the competition and kill him in order to do after recent events, then states that this must end and that he will see Priest in the steel cage, guaranteeing that only one man will walk out of it while the other leaves on a stretcher. As McIntyre makes his way to the back, he meets Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and Jeff Cobb, who are heading to the ring for the next match. Before the next match, Jeff Cobb's WWE name is announced to be "JC Mateo."
Before the next match, Jimmy Uso says Money in the Bank is around the corner, and that he must go through Solo Sikoa and Rey Fenix to win the briefcase, cash in and become a champion.
Solo Sikoa beats Rey Fenix and Jimmy Uso in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match following interference from Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo.
After the match, LA Knight rushes in and attacks JC Mateo and Jacob Fatu, then keeps Solo and company at bay with a metal folding chair at the announce desk. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with officials to calm things down and makes a match between LA Knight and JC Mateo, officially giving JC Mateo his WWE debut match.
JC Mateo beats LA Knight after Knight takes out Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu on the outside only to get back into the ring and get hit with A Tour of the Islands by JC Mateo.
Backstage, Angel tells Santos Escobar that he cannot get a hold of Berto. Escobar feels Berto is talking to "the wrong people" and is willing to forgive what happened last week, and that he has an opportunity that will help them make a statement. He tells Angel to find Berto and bring him home so they can work things out.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that LA knight is still the same man he was when he faced him for the United States title and has the same hunger that will bring him down. He also addresses Aleister Black, stating he does not fear him as he hides behind smoke and mirrors because deep down inside, he fears the darkness. He says there is a deeper darkness lurking behind the shadows. Nakamura says he is sharpening his katana and is waiting to make his move and make both men sink at his feet when he qualifies for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and proves that he is unstoppable.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton runs into Jade Cargill, who says that she will face whoever wins the WWE Women's Championship and become a champion. Tiffany tells Cargill not to get too comfortable, as she is always ready, for as long as she is champion, she will never be good enough to cash in on her despite her talent. As this conversation goes on, Naomi can be seen in the background.
Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax. During the match, Naomi shows up with a metal folding chair, but she is soon chased through the crowd by Jade Cargill. Near the end of the match, Nia Jax tries to walk off with the WWE Women's Championship, but lays it at the corner of the ring to grab Naomi's metal folding chair as the referee's back is turned. Tiffany drop kicks the chair into Nia's face, then hits a second Prettiest Moonsault Ever - with Nia somehow having kicked out of the first one following Cargill chasing Naomi into the crowd - to win and retain.
We look back on "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young vs. Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian from Under Siege 2024.
Gia Miller interviews Moose for Around the Ring. Topics include how "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Razor Ramon had colorful outfits, how Moose never wears the same gear twice, and how Moose accessorizes with watches.
We look back on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth vs. Jeff Hardy from last night's show.
Ash By Elegance beats Xia Brookside and gets her rings back. (Had she lost, she would not have gotten her rings back.) After the match, Ash By Elegance and her concierge George Iceman insist and demand that Xia Brookside give her the rings back. She does, but not before punching Ash out with them.
We hear from Rosemary, who says that they find themselves taking sanctuary despite doing what they are asked, and now Havok is gone thanks to humans claiming they are the heart and soul of TNA. They says that there is a time when everyone meant for greatness must give up their heart and soul, and it is only after one has lost everything that one is free to do anything.
Backstage, KUSHIDA is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says he is okay after his match with Jonathan Gresham and discusses the sickness from the octopus ink, and says that he will be okay for Xplosion.
Leon Slater beats Alan Angels. During the match, the referee - the same one from the match between KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham - spits up black ink on the outside. Three referees show up, with one stepping in as the official for the match while the other two help the original referee to the back. After the match, Kon shows up and snaps Angels' neck. Slater confronts Kon, and he ends up countering is attacks and fending him off, clotheslining him out of the ring. Security has to hold Kon back, and one of the security guards gets their neck snapped by Kon.
Gabby LaSpisa interviews Jake Something on the stage. When asked what "Something" means, Jake Something says "Something" was a response to people saying he would never be anything, but he built himself up, and now he is something. When Gabby LaSpisa asks Jake if he feels like something, Jake Something feels as if he was mocked, then shows his irritation with Cody Deaner costing him last week's match. Cody Deaner shows up and says he should not be angry at the fans here, then mentions that they are cousins and that Jake is angry at people from his past, and that the people here are with him and that he is with him. Jake mentions Deaner turning on him to join Violent By Design, and Deaner apologizes for that, saying he was going down a dark path for years and that he does not want that to happen for him, and that Jake will always be family. Jake says "The hell I will!" before clocking Deaner with a clothesline.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Speedball Mountain. Mike Bailey says that he and Trent Seven have been clear about their purpose of representing the peak of professional wrestling, and Trent agrees, saying this has led them close to the summit of TNA at Under Siege. He then mentions that their path has reach an abrupt crossroad next week, where the two of them will face off in a one-on-one match to decide a #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. Mike Bailey says "May the best man win."
Frankie Kazarian beats Steve Maclin after Trey Miguel distracts Maclin - and the referee - so that Wentz can spray paint Maclin in the eyes, allowing Kazarian to hit Fade to Black to win.
We see Gail Kim talk to "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at the spiritual retreat, telling her that everyone needs a guiding hand from time to time and that she is here to guide her home.
We see part two of Tom Hannifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says that he spent so much time taking care of others that he failed to take care of himself and that he was traumatized as a kid and was forced into "survival mode." Santana says that he eventually buckled, and when his daughter wrote a letter to Santa telling him to stop using drugs, he was forced to get things together. He says that if one does not fight for themselves, no one will fight for them, and that one must be their biggest advocate and fight for what they are. Santana talks about his match with Steve Maclin at Under Siege, saying it was the fight he was looking for and that he is hungrier than ever now that he is back in TNA.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) is seen at the skybox. AJ Francis says they are here to watch tonight's main event and scope out the competition for some championship gold. Swann says it does not matter what title they win, as more gold means more money.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says tonight is a momentum occasion because for the first time, all of the champions are in the same match at the same time, and while it is exciting, it is also concerning, as it is the perfect site for an outbreak of "Hendry-Mania." He says that he has just gotten off the phone with the Surgeon General, and to control the symptoms, one must incessantly chant "We Believe."
Joe Hendry, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat), Sami Callihan, Eric Young, Steph de Lander and "Broken" Matt Hardy beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid, Mustafa Ali and Jordynne Grace in the sixteen-person Champions Challenge. During the match, Mustafa Ali walks out of the match, stating that he is withdrawing from the match as he does not want his name associated with it. After the match, the lights go out, then we see black-and-white footage of a ruined city and a laboratory before a gurney is pushed to the ring. PCO is then revived, and he makes his way to the ring with a big black bag in his hand. PCO then confronts Steph de Lander, then pulls various objects out of the bag before pulling out a black rose and presenting it to Steph. Steph takes the rose, and the show ends.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and John Silver).
Backstage, we hear from The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson). Jacked Jameson says he is always flexing and is never humble, and that they are two good and too massive to be kept back in Ring of Honor. He says they will be roadblocks, not "Stepping Stone Savages." in Ring of Honor. Boulder agrees with Jameson, and Boulder makes fun of fans for asking if they will not be fun anymore, then says they are peak male performance and that the fans' opinions do not mean anything to them.
Anna Jay beats Tara Zep with the Queenslayer.
Skye Blue beats Rachael Ellering. (During the match, a fan and their child get kicked out of the venue for catcalling Skye Blue.)
We hear from Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico). Angelico says the last few months have been a nightmare that they cannot wake up from due to Cole Karter and Griff Garrison, and says that this is about to get ugly between both teams.
Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat Jon Cruz and Levi Night.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat London Lightning and Jason Geiger. Matt Taven almost goes at it with an old woman in the front row after the match.
Athena beats Nicole Matthews in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, Ahena continues to attack Nicole until Queen Aminata makes the save and clotheslines Athena out of the ring.
Cora Jade beats Fallon Henley while targeting her left knee during the match to advance to the semi-finals of the NXT Women's Championship Tournament.
Backstage, as the women's division has watched the opening match, Kiana James mocks Thea Hail for not being championship material, and this soon leads to Thea Hail challenging Kiana to a match when Thea says she should have been in the tournament and that she can prove it to her tonight.
Backstage, The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) attacks Tyler Bate and Wes Lee, and Joe Gacy says that their charade of a friendship based on lies will eventually burn out.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring, and run into Charlie Dempsey and Drew Gulak on the way there. Carmelo says that Trick Williams brought it to Bron Breakker when he defended his honor, then Bron decided to send him a message. He says that message has been received, and that neither he nor Bron are the same people from before Stand & Deliver. He says that people bite, not bark, in his hometown, then calls out Bron Breakker. Gulak and Dempsey show up instead, and Gulak says Carmelo's "sit-in" has gone for too long, then he and Dempsey say that Trick and Carmelo disrespected them as they breezed by while they found out their tag team match was not happening. As Gulak says that their lifestyles are not even alike, Carmelo says that when people chant for Gulak, they chant "Willy Wonka," then Trick takes this as a challenge and proposes a tag team match. Gulak asks Trick if they are sure they want to do this so close to a big match before hitting a cheap shot. Trick and Carmelo soon get the upper hand against Dempsey and Gulak.
Dijak is met by Ilja Dragunov, who says that Dijak is obsessed with breaking him when he is unbreakable. Dijak says Dragunov seems to enjoy pain while he enjoys inflicting it, and Dragunov says that while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Dijak says there is not a man he cannot break. Dragunov then nvites him to try as both men stare each other down.
We see footage of Dani Palmer being attacked from behind by a hooded black figure at a live event in Sebring, Florida.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) after Ivy Nile counters a sneak attack from Ava Raine as Rip Fowler tries to beg Ivy Nile off.
In footage from yesterday, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. As Stacks handles business on the phone, law enforcement confronts Tony D'Angelo and asks him to come to the police station, as he has been associated with criminal acts. When Stacks returns, he finds out what happened. Afterwards, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) challenge Gallus to a tag team title match at Battleground.
It's time for Supernova Sessions. Tonight's guest is Dragon Lee. After Noam Dar mockingly speaks Spanish and Dragon Lee says he speaks English better than Noam, then says that Noam does give anybody respect and also warns him to be careful when talking about his country. Noam Dar says Dragon Lee has as much pride in Mexico as much as he has pride in the NXT Heritage Cup, and this leads to Dragon Lee taking this as a challenge for the cup. As Noam refuses to defend it and says Dragon Lee has no idea what to do in a Heritage Cup match, Nathan Frazer shows up, calls Noam Dar a massive fraud and says the cup has to be defended and that Noam cannot choose his opponents. After Nathan Frazer says he would love to see the Heritage Cup defended in the United States, this leads to Dragon Lee challenging Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup. Noam Dar says it will happen at Battleground, but before then, he will challenge Frazer to a non-title match next week and beat him because that is what Frazer and the fans deserve.
We see Ilja Dragunov being tortured by Dijak. Dragunov smiles and says "Not even close," then Dijak picks up a nightstick.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Jacy Jayne, who says that Roxanne Perez's time has come and gone and that she will be moving on to the semi-finals, then says she wanted to face Gigi Dolin next until Gigi proved she was a failure again. She then says that she is the complete opposite and a winner as that she will have to pretend to see Gigi's face as she kicks Roxanne's head in on the way to becoming NXT Women's Champion.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams beat Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey. After the match, Carmelo Hayes calls out Bron Breaker, who shows up on the TitanTron and asks Carmelo how his ribs feel after the Spear from last week. He then says Carmelo will have to wait, and he has taken a pit stop at the barber shop for a fresh cut before he finishes what he started.
Backstage, Noam Dar meets Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. This leads to a "Ms. Jackson" joke, and Lash Legend says the only show everyone should be talking about is "Lashing Out with Lash Legend."
Kiana James beats Thea Hail while Duke Hudson is preoccupied with grading papers.
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger talk about their tag team - and Tank's tooth - when Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen congratulate them on a good match last week, then invite them for drinks. Tank realizes he and Hank need to be close as a tag team, and proposes they have a singles match against each other next week. Hank warms up to the idea and accepts.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell is in the trainer's room with Wes Lee and Tyler Bate, who is still being looked at. Wes Lee says he will address the fans regarding The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine).
We hear from Dabba-Kato, who says he came to NXT for one reason - to beat up Apollo Crews - but says he is not going anywhere and that he has more opponents to destroy and championship gold to conquer, and the whole locker room is his prey. Meanwhile, Malik Blade, Dante Chen, Axiom, Eddy Thorpe and Edris Enofe have watched Dabba-Kato's promo. As everyone agrees with Dabba-Kato is nobody to mess with, Axiom looks forward to taking Dabba-Kato on.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. He says he has gotten better at handling his anger, but when someone attacks his friends, he still gets pissed off. He says The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) talks of friendship and unity, but they are sheep. As Wes Lee tells The Schism all they had to do was ask for a match, Joe Gacy and Ava Raine show up on the balcony. Gacy says he has never been dishonest about what he wants and that he wants the North American Championship, and Ava says that with every win, Wes Lee inches closer to becoming the greatest North American Champion ever, then asks what that will make Joe Gacy when he wins the title. As Joe Gacy and Ava Raine try to drive a wedge between Wes Lee and Tyler Bate by saying Tyler is deceiving Wes, Tyler says he has enough of the name-calling and that he will get a receipt at Battleground. He then admits to Wes Lee that he would be lying to the both of them if he was not in it the North American title, then says he will not let the title get in the way of their friendship. Gacy and Ava refuse to believe Tyler, and Wes Lee says he will beat both Tyler and Gacy for the title at Battleground.
We hear from Roxanne Perez, who looks back on her time in NXT. The board of memories she looks at shows all the biggest moments for her for the past year, but looks forward to where she goes in the following year as she figures out how to get there.
Backstage, as Von Wagner talks with a lady friend, Wagner confronts Luca Crusafino again as he gives Mr. Stone a hard time, and tells him that they can settle things in the ring if he wants to play games before throwing him to the side. Mr. Stone thanks Von Wagner, and Wagner admits he did it because Mr. Stone believed in him all this time. Mr. Stone then asks him about the picture of Von Wagner as a child with stitches on his head again, but Von Wagner is still not ready to talk about it yet.
Roxanne Perez beats Jacy Jayne to advance to the semi-finals of the NXT Women's Championship Tournament. After the match, Gigi Dolin runs in and attacks Jacy jayne, and referees rush out to restore order. Meanwhile, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up, and Carmelo calls out Bron Breakker again.
Dijak continues to torture Ilja Dragunov. He says he told him he would break any man, but Dragunov tells him he is still standing.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams finally get Bron Breakker as they wait for him in the ring, but he arrives with security guards, whom Bron says he brought to protect Carmelo and Trick from him. Trick says the only one who needs protection is Bron, but Bron says he beat Trick. Carmelo says Bron is talking big for someone who needs security, and says he thought himself untouchable until he got touched. He then says that Bron will not take the NXT Championship. Bron says he and Carmelo fight for different reasons, saying Carmelo fights to retain his title while he just wants to destroy him in front of his hometown to embarrass him. Carmelo says Bron says that with so much conviction and belief, but they are in the main event because nobody else is cut like they are. He then says that beating Bron will help build the dynasty he will create over his body. Bron makes fun of the New England sports scene, then says he will end his dynasty before it begins and there is nothing he can do about it. This leads to a brawl between the two sides, and it ends with both Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker laying each other out, with Carmelo using the NXT Championship as a weapon.
Before the next match, MVP says the fans will witness a spectacle of destruction and that Bobby Lashley got a little too big for his boots and claimed the WrestleMania spotlight for himself while Omos is the future of WWE and greater than Lashley could ever be. He then expects Lashley to put up "one hell of a fight" because that is the kind of man he is, then says the outcome is a forgone conclusion because of all the damage Omos can do to Lashley and that he expects Omos to brutalize Lashley worse than at WrestleMania Backlash. MVP says "The All Mighty Era" ends tonight and the fans should be blessed to be in "The Era of the Nigerian Giant, Omos." When Lashley heads to the match for the next match, he is attacked from behind by Cedric Alexander. Referees rush in as Omos joins in on the brawl, then Lashley is able to get in the ring.
Bobby Lashley beats Omos in a steel cage match after Omos throws Lashley into the steel cage wall so hard that the wall comes down and Lashley just walks off the wall. Lashley's win is allowed to win despite the nature of how he won.
Before the next match, Austin Theory says that he cannot figure out what makes Mustafa Ali think their match will happen and that he cannot go through it unless he has someone that he can trust to call this down the middle: The Miz. The Miz then shows up and takes over as special guest referee. The Miz then shows up and takes over as special guest referee. Theory then says that something does not seem right and that it does not feel right for Mustafa Ali to lose to him, and tells him to expect the unexpected. He then says that instead of him, Ali will be facing Veer Mahaan instead.
Veer Mahaan beats Mustafa Ali with the Million Dollar Arm followed by the cervical clutch. After the match, Theory and Miz take selfies near Veer, who keeps Ali in the cervical clutch. Veer then proceeds to tear down the commentary table, but Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up. Rey and Dominik double-team and overpower Veer.
Backstage, Becky Lynch meets with WWE official Adam Pearce, saying that Naomi and Sasha Banks have suddenly left and that tonight's Six-Pack Challenge should not happen and that she should just be made #1 contender to the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Adam Pearce says that she will still be facing Asuka tonight and that this match will be for #1 contendership instead. (Naomi and Sasha Banks leaving is referring to rumors that Nai and Sasha have walked out of tonight's show due to creative differences between Sasha Banks and Vince McMahon and a lack of respect given to both Sasha and Naomi as women's tag team champions.)
Matt Riddle beats Jimmy Uso after Jey Uso gets ejected from ringside for giving Jimmy Uso leverage on a pinfall attempt and Riddle pins Jimmy Uso with an inside cradle after Jimmy argues with the referee.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kevin Patrick interviews Liv Morgan, who says that Rhea Ripley will not get away with her attack on her last week. Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel) show up and try to put Liv Morgan on their kiss cam, but "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Finn Balor tell them to buzz off. Styles proposes that they watch each other's backs, and Finn says that if they don't, The Judgment Day will pick them apart. Styles asks if she wants them to be at ringside, but Liv Morgan says she will think about it.
We hear from The Judgment Day (Edge, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley). Damian Priest says the fans do not get it yet and that they should rise and show respect to them. He says they do not take orders and do what they want when they want, and if anyone wants to step up, they will face nothing but punishment. Rhea Ripley says she has enjoyed every single second of this and that they are all done being everything the fans want them to be. She says nothing is hold her back and that it is time for complete and utter eradication. Edge says his saints of fate do not take name or say lies, and then says that there are some people out there who are tired of pretending. He tells those people to stop pretending and join their moment. He says they are power, and says that after what they have done to the fans' favorites, there are others who will be wanting to join them. Edge says The Judgment Day could use "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' abilities, but he panders to the fans. After Edge says that pandering to the fans gave him nothing but broken bones after the fans left, he tells Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan to join his moment or else they will lie at their feet again and again.
Liv Morgan accompanies "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Finn Balor to the ring before the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Finn Balor beat Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel).
Backstage, Kevin Owens is met by Alpha Academy, who has the results from Ezekiel's DNA test, which cross-references the DNA from the Soloc up with one of Elias' hair. Unfortunately, the sample was contaminated by barbecue sauce. Otis takes the blame after Owens mentions that Otis ate ribs at catering last week, and when Gable says they will do more tests, Owens says further tests that will make them look like fools. Gable says that he will expose Ezekiel in the middle of the ring next week.
Alexa Bliss beats Sonya Deville. After the match, Sonya Deville argues with the referee and slaps him.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. After stating he has been told Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is not here, he hopes that Seth is listening. He says that last week, he tried to move forward, but Seth Rollins attacked him and told him he would never take away anything from him ever again. Cody wants to know what he took from Seth Rollins, as he did not dilute a legacy or cross a personal line, and says that Rollins' biggest threat is himself, as he is stuck in a purgatory of his own design and is bent on pulling him in with him. He talks about Rollins' rise in WWE while he was on his way out, saying that Rollins proved there was a glass ceiling in the first place as he won his way to the top while he endured being Stardust. He says that one learns to love and reinvent from loss, and the number one thing he has learned is that he will never be "The American Dream" while asking why he should not embrace the nightmare. Cody says that he lost his way to the top, then asks if Seth will not give him a second chance after two losses, then Seth will have to kill him and that he will have to kill him in a third match in Hell In A Cell. Rollins is then seen backstage on the TitanTron, and Rollins says stealing his spotlight and cheating to beat him was not enough before asking him for one more match in Hell In a Cell. He says Cody is stupider than he looks and that he has made the biggest mistake of his life, as anyone who faces him in that match is changed forever. Rollins says that he will exploit his insecurities and expose him as the fraud that he is. He then accepts Cody's challenge, then Cody tells Rollins that he will see him in Hell.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Asuka, who says Becky Lynch cries like a big baby before saying she will give her a reason to cry, as she is ready for the Raw Women's Champion and Becky is not ready for her.
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
Ezekiel beats Chad Gable after reversing a pinfall attempt into one of his own.
Backstage, R-Truth and Tamina look for Akira Tozawa. R-Truth throws the divorce papers into a random trash can and Tozawa pops out, then Dana Brooke shows up and thanks R-Truth for serving Reggie divorce papers. R-Truth then makes it clear he wants the 24/7 Championship, then Dana Brooke runs away only to run into Carmella, who calls her a sorry excuse for a competitor and wife and says she is not a real champion while she herself is a real champion who is still relevant and has a husband who can't get enough of her. Dana Brooke tells Carmella that the last time she was relevant was when "the chinless guy" James Ellsworth worked in WWE. Carmella says Dana talks a big game, and Dana says that Carmella says that she should know because Corey Graves did, but could not cut it, and that she cannot cut it either. All of a sudden, R-Truth chases after Dana. Dana runs away, but R-Truth runs into Carmella. R-Truth asks Carmella for her help in getting the 24/7 Championship back, but Carmella says she will only do it when the time is right and that she wants Dana.
Lacey Evans head to the ring. She says she respects the men and women of the armed forces, then asks the fans to stand up and give the armed forces a round of applause with her. The fans do and even start a "USA" chant. She also thanks the fans for their warm welcome back, then thanks the members of the armed forces in the crowd that she knows what they have been through and thanks them for their service. Lacey then says that trying to find success is hard, but that everyone has what it takes inside of them to break a cycle and to work and to win. She then says she is not better than the other female Superstars, but none of them are better than her.
Backstage, Matt Riddle says there is nothing stopping him and Randy Orton from coming to SmackDown this week and unifying the tag team titles. We then hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jimmy says RK-Bro's (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) luck has run out, and both Jimmy and Jey say that they will have all the gold.
Bianca Belair guests on commentary for the next match.
Asuka beats Becky Lynch to become #1 contender to the WWE Raw Women's Championship. During the match, Becky Lynch confronts Bianca Belair, and when Asuka attacks Becky, Becky tosses Asuka at Bianca, then kicks at Bianca before getting back into the ring. As the ref deals with Bianca, Becky tries to use Asuka's parasol as a weapon only for Asuka to spit green mist into her face and kick her with a buzzsaw kick to the head for the win.
This week on Raw Talk: Austin Theory! Bianca Belair! Rey and Dominik Mysterio!
Yuka Sakazaki and Anna Jay beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Emi Sakura. After the match, Nyla Rose attacks Yuka Sakazaki again and throws her out of the ring.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Zack Clayton, Bryce Donovan, GKM and Lucas Chase in an eight-man tag match.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance) beat Eric James and VSK.
Mercedes Martinez retains the Undisputed ROH Women's World Championship against Trish Adora with a Dragon Sleeper.
Backstage, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode antagonize Dominik Mysterio before attacking him and toppling a large road crate on him.
Sheamus enters the ring. He says that for the past couple of weeks, he has issued open challenges to anyone who wants to step into the ring with him, and that tonight will be no different, even though it will not be for the United States title. He says that a title opportunity is earned, not given, yet he is still giving an opportunity to anyone who wants to face him. The open challenge is answered by Ricochet.
Sheamus beats Ricochet in the kick-off match. After the match, Sheamus brags about his victory and issuing more challenges for the United States Championship than anyone else, then Ricochet grabs Sheamus, beats him up and puts on his hat and coat. Sheamus charges at him, then Ricochet throws his hat and coat at him.
Batista narrates the introduction to tonight's show.
Rhea Ripley retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, The Miz and John Morrison talk about tonight's lumberjack match with Damian Priest. Morrison says he will talk to the lumberjacks in their locker room and tell them that it will be in their best interest that Miz wins.
Backstage, Dominik Mysterio cannot compete due to the extent of his injuries from earlier tonight.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions! Despite being too hurt to compete, Dominik Mysterio shows up later in the match and competes. With this victory, Rey and Dominik are the very first father-son tag team to hold tag team gold in WWE. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Rey and Dominik. Rey says he is on top of the world right now, and Dominik says it is an honor and a blessing to share this victory with his father, and that it is now time to celebrate.
Backstage, John Morrison enters the lumberjack locker room only to find nothing but zombies. He leaves the door open when he leaves, and the zombies shuffle out. (The zombies are a tie-in to Army of the Dead, starring Batista.)
Backstage, Jimmy Uso enters Roman Reigns' dressing room and meets with Jey Uso, saying that they should be a team instead of Jey being Roman's lackey. Roman Reigns shows up, and Jimmy says he wishes Roman luck.
Backstage, John Morrison tells The Miz about the zombies, but The Miz does not believe him. Meanwhile, the zombies are seen ambling towards the ring.
Damian Priest beats The Miz in a lumberjack match where all the lumberjacks are zombies in an Army of the Dead movie tie-in. After the match, the zombies - having gotten Morrison earlier - pile on top of The Miz in the ring.
Hell in a Cell is live on Peacock and WWE Network on June 20th!
Backstage, Jey Uso confronts Jimmy Uso. Jimmy says that even with him in his corner, Roman can still lose the WWE Universal Championship, then once again calls Jey "Roman's bitch."
Bianca Belair retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Bayley when Bayley tries to use Bianca's ponytail against her. After the match, Bayley calls Bianca a cheater at the announce table for using her hair to win.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP, who says that Braun Strowman's display of destruction last week shows he makes poor business decisions and lacks the intellectual capacity to be WWE Champion. He then says that Drew McIntyre is smart and savvy enough to see the big picture and that the big picture is not looking good for him, and despite Bobby Lashley being at a disadvantage, he will overcome any obstacle put in front of him.
Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Championship against Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre in a Triple Threat Match despite being put through some LED boards by McIntyre and taken out of the match for several minutes.
Before the next match, Roman Reigns tells Jey Uso to go find his brother Jimmy Uso, thinking that Jey is doubting his ability to win tonight.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Cesaro with the guillotine choke after one of Cesaro's arms is hurt during the match. After the match, Jey Uso places the bead necklace around Roman Reign's neck, then superkicks Cesaro and attacks him. As Jey is about to hit Cesaro with the Uso Splash, Seth Rollins shows up. Seth and Roman have a staredown, then Seth Rollins laughs before attacking Cesaro and hitting him with a steel chair. He then closes the chair on Cesaro's hurt arm before slamming the chair into a ring post. Seth then hits Cesaro with The Stomp.
This week's episode is a best-of episode focused around Dalton Castle. Highlights and matches include:
Dalton Castle doing what he can at home
Dalton Castle vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the ROH World Championship, Final Battle 2017
Dalton Castle making a pizza
Dalton Castle talking about his reign as ROH World Champion and his match at "The Villain" Marty Scurll at Supercard of Honor XII
"The Villain" Marty Scurll vs. Dalton Castle for the ROH World Championship Supercard of Honor XII
Dalton Castle talking about taking time out to heal from his injured back after losing the ROH World Championship, losing to Rush in Madison Square Garden and his entrance before that match, and tagging with Joe Hendry
Dalton Castle and Joe Hendry vs. Bateman and Vincent vs. Brian Johnson and PJ Black vs. LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams at Bound By Honor 2020
Dalton Castle looking forward to his future in Ring of Honor
This week's episode is a best-of episode featuring all the matches from the January 25, 2020 episode. Highlights and matches include:
Jordan Clearwater vs. Ryan Kidd in the 2020 PP3 Cup Tournament, and Clearwater's post-match interview
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice vs. Anthony Idol in the 2020 PP3 Cup Tournament
Johnny Yuma vs. Adrian Quest
Kathy Campanelli's interview with Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy, who cook up a Best of Seven series against Lacey Ryan
The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) vs. The Friendship Farm (Super Beetle and "Sweet" Robin Shaw), and The Classic Connection's post-match break-up
This week's episode is a best-of episode. Highlights and matches include:
We see footage of Maria Starr cutting Dustin Starr's hair. The haircut meets Dustin's standards, but after we see the footage, we find out that Maria cut a chunk of hair off the center of the back of Dustin's head.
Royce Isaacs vs. Bateman for the United Television Championship, June 22, 2019
Scorpio Sky's unexpected return and rematch for the United Television Championship (courtesy of Nikko Marquez) against Bateman, June 22, 2019
Dustin Starr reports from Middleton Independent Pro Wrestling from Middleton, Tennessee. They've made improvements and changes to the arena, and they hope to see the fans again soon at 108 Henderson Street on Friday nights.
Heather Monroe vs. Sienna for the NWA World Women's Championship at Red Carpet Rumble 2019
Rogelio vs. Watts in a Mask vs. Title Match for the Hollywood Heritage Championship, November 30, 2019
After being in a well-received match at WrestleMania 34 and getting a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey made her first live appearance in Geneva, Switzerland as part of a European tour. Here, she would team up with Natalya and Ember Moon in a win against Mickie James, Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan.
Tommaso Ciampa shows up to start tonight's show. Ciampa says Johnny Gargano may have won the battle, but he will always win the war, and that is why he is here while Gargano is sitting at home in a neck brace he put him in. He goes on to say he has broken him piece by piece - his heart, his mind, his spirit and now his body - and now Gargano is gone and he wins. As the crowd chants "You tapped out!," Candice LeRae shows up and confronts Ciampa. Candice takes the microphone and asks who Ciampa is, saying she thought she knew him but now does not recognize what he has become. She does not know why he is bent on ruining her and Gargano's lives, and says the only thing broken is Ciampa. She then says she is tired shedding tears for his cruelty, as he is a monster he will never forgive, and while Gargano's future may be uncertain, Gargano was always better than Ciampa. Candice tosses the microphone away, then Ciampa picks it up, and says that maybe Gargano was better than him, but Gargano is only half the man he is since Candice is here in the ring for him. Ciampa then says that he lived with them for two years and that Candice was always more of a man that Gargano was, and that during the wedding, all he thought about was how Candice could be marrying Gargano. This earns him a slap in the face. Ciampa smiles, then waves goodbye to Candice before stepping out of the ring. Candice then leaves as Ciampa says "I win."
Lacey Evans beats Brandi Lauren with a new move called The Women's Right. After the match, Kairi Sane attacks Lacey Evans, but Lacey runs out of the ring before Kairi Sane can hit the Insane Elbow.
We see footage from earlier tonight where Aleister Black says he has learned a few things since becoming NXT Champion: that you have a bigger target on your chest, and that when Ricochet and Velveteen Dream step in the ring with him, they become the target.
We see footage from Dakota Kai, who wishes she had an idea what Nikki Cross was up to after what happened last week. As she talks about how her focus on strength and condition, Nikki Cross shows up and asks when she will face "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and then says that with fear comes opportunity. She tells her to face her fear and fight, then laughs and leaves.
Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet ends in a no-contest when Lars Sullivan runs in and decimates both men.
Kona Reeves beats Raul Mendoza.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricochet near General Manager William Regal's office when Velveteen Dream shows up. After Ricochet says he's going after Lars Sullivan, Dream says they have something in common before walking into the office.
We see footage from earlier today where Heavy Machinery meet with TM61, whom they confront for cheating last week. TM61 says victory is all that matters, and that Heavy Machinery haven't tasted it in a while. Heavy Machinery tells TM61 that when they get in the ring with them, they'll be sore the next morning, and challenge them to a match next week.
Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) in a hectic match.
Next week: Velveteen Dream and Ricochet vs. Lars Sullivan in a 2-on-1 handicap match!
Dasha Fuentes interviews Austin Aries, who says Neville is a liar and that TJP won't get his title shot or take him out. He says that TJP won't be at A-Double level, and he will find that out tonight.
Noam Dar beats Gran Metalik.
Next week: Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight!
Dasha Fuentes interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says that the Street Fight suits his plans to a tee as anything goes. Kendrick says that this spells danger for Tozawa, and that this Street Fight just might be the end of Tozawa's "205 dreams."
Before the next match can even take place, Mustafa Ali is blindsided by Drew Gulak, who then sics Mustafa Ali on "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Rich Swann, who says that what he deserves is to get away from Noam Dar and Alicia Fox. Somebody then delivers a package to Swann, but Swann redirects it to Ariya Daivari. Daivari thinks it is some sunglasses he ordered, but does not open it right away. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher takes the package behind Daivari's back and is about to open it when Daviari shows up and tells him to put it back. Now wanting another feud between them, Gallagher puts it back, then Daivari decides to open it only for powder to be shot into his face, ruining his jacket.
It is announced that Mustafa Ali has been taken to a local medical facility after what happened earlier tonight.
Austin Aries beats TJP with the Last Chancery after grabbing the top rope to block the Detonation Kick. After the match, Aries is attacked by Neville, who works on Aries' knee again, then "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher rushes in to fight Neville, making the save.
Kevin Owens starts the show with his own version of Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Owens says he is taking the segment over because Jericho will never be seen again. He says that Jericho was obsessed with lists, but the only list is he is on is the injured list because of him. He also says he will beat AJ Styles on Sunday. He then introduces tonight's guest in French, but AJ Styles shows up calling out Owens on stealing Jericho's show. Owens says he can do the show - and anything - better than Jericho, including beating him. Styles tells Owens he will beat him for the United States title and bring it back to the United States, and says that they can have their match right now. Jinder Mahal shows up with The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh), and says he is the guest and he should be talking. He says that America will bow at his feet when he becomes WWE Champion. Styles tells Jinder he should be more worried about right now, but Jinder tells Styles that to find one's self, they must lose one's self, and that Styles will find himself in nothing but agony in battle, just like Randy Orton will at Backlash. Owens then tells Styles that he will lose to him on Sunday. Styles tells Jinder to step into the ring and become part of "AJ Styles' Highlight Reel."
Jinder Mahal beats AJ Styles after Kevin Owens strikes Styles in the leg from outside with the United States title as The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) distract the referee.
We see another vignette for Lana.
We see another Fashion Files segment. This time around, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) make fun of Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) while Tyler Breeze is disguised as a janitor.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. Orton says people don't like Jinder Mahal because Jinder is an ass.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Primo and Epico. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up after the match and say they will retain this Sunday at Backlash.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to moderate a contract signing. He talks about the six-woman tag team match at Backlash, then brings out The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina) before bringing out Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi so that all six women can sign the contract. Natalya calls Charlotte "pathetic," and cannot wait to tell Becky Lynch "I told you so." After Natalya states The Welcoming Committee will win Sunday, the Committee signs. Becky says she had no intention of joining them and says she will slap all their faces. She signs. Naomi tells the Committee they will be snatched bald, and signs the contract as well. Charlotte says the Committee have had issue with her since she showed up, and tells them to bring all they have to the table as her team will solve their problems and she will go for the SmackDown Women's title afterwards. She signs. James Ellsworth then starts talking trash, and Naomi responds by grabbing James Ellsworth only for Carmella to slam her head into the table. Both Carmella and Naomi are held back, and Shane puts Carmella and Naomi in a match that happens next.
Carmella beats Naomi. During the match, James Ellsworth gets ejected from the match for helping Carmella escape the Rear View, and Natalya and Tamina get ejected when they try to topple Naomi off the top rope only to turn around and fight Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, distracting Naomi and giving Carmella the schoolgirl pin for the win.
We see another vignette for The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Dolph Ziggler says he simply wanted to know what makes "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura so great, and then says he has done nothing great while he has done everything. We see a video package of Dolph Ziggler, then Ziggler says he will beat Nakamura before his main roster career can begin and stick it to everyone who turned their backs on him.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Sami Zayn, who says he has asked for and been granted a match at Backlash against Baron Corbin, as Corbin is threatened by the fact he has done more than him. He is then attacked by Corbin, who tells him to either stay down or be put down this Sunday.
TJP announces that he is done with Austin Aries tonight on 205 Live.
Randy Orton beats Baron Corbin. After the match, Jinder Mahal shows up and tells Randy Orton to relish his victory and savor his time with the WWE Championship, for at Backlash, he destroys his pride, body and future. The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) attack Orton, but Orton is able to fight them off until Jinder Mahal attacks him from behind.
On Talking Smack, Erick Rowan wants a match with Luke Harper to teach Harper a lesson for leaving The Wyatt Family, as when someone leaves the Family, they leave him. Shane makes the match official for Backlash.
AJ Styles starts tonight's show. He's sick and tired of everyone - including Roman Reigns - calling him a liar. After showing some tweets involving him and The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) on the TitanTron, and after AJ says he got where he is on his own, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says that unless AJ Styles wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, nothing he's done matters. Roman says that Styles is phenomental, and that he'll be in The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) corner. When he asks AJ Styles if he'll be in The Club's corner, he says yes and that he'll also be wherever Roman is until he takes the WWE World Heavyweight title. Roman says that he'll do whatever it takes to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and that he knows AJ can't beat him on his own, so he expects The Club to be there this Sunday. AJ says he'll have reinforcements, and Anderson and Gallows show up. Unfortunately for them, so do The Usos, and Roman hits AJ with a right hand to knock him out of the ring.
The Miz, Maryse and Kevin Owens guest on commentary for the next match.
Apollo Crews is Golden Corral's "Fired-Up Superstar of the Night."
Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro ends when Kevin Owens attacks The Miz and takes their brawl into the ring. Sami and Cesaro fight off Miz and Owens, causing the match to be thrown out. Shane McMahon shows up and makes a tag team match between the team The Miz and Kevin Owens vs. the team of Cesaro and Sami Zayn. Stephanie McMahon then shows up and takes the predictability out of it by taking last week's SmackDown into consideration and teaming Cesaro with The Miz and Kevin Owens with Sami Zayn, much to the chagrin of Owens. She also tells Kevin that if he walks out on the match, then he's automatically out of the Intercontinental Championship match at Extreme Rules.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens beat The Miz and Cesaro after Miz tosses Cesaro out of the ring and tries to do the Cesaro Swing, only for Cesaro to hit him with his own Skull Crushing Finale. After the match, Kevin Owens attacks Sami Zayn and tells him "I won this one, too."
Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho, who says he wants Dean Ambrose to apologize for destroying his jacket.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) debut next!
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) show up and say that the ring is like an island, and when they're in it, it's Puerto Rico. They plan to share a piece of their "Puerto Rican paradise" tonight.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) beat Scott Jackson and Bryan Kennedy. After the match, Primo and Epico tell everyone to come to Puerto Rico, "the shining star of the Caribbean."
John Cena returns in two weeks.
Dean Ambrose shows up. After talking about what happened to him in the last week, saying that when he was placed in the straightjacket, he felt something snap. He calls out Chris Jericho, who shows up. Jericho tells Ambrose that he wants the $15,000 his jacket costs, and to apologize for destroying said jacket. Ambrose says that's not happening, as he is challenging him to a match at Extreme Rules. Jericho tells him he's got the match, then Ambrose wants to know if he's sure he wants to do this, but Jericho says he's the real lunatic here and that he will destroy him on Sunday. Ambrose says "Good. I've got a gift for you." Down comes a steel cage, with several weapons at the top such as a barbed wire 4x4, a potted plant and even a straightjacket. He says that this match will be the first ever Asylum Match, that there is no escape, and that when he's done with Jericho, Jericho will never, ever be the same again.
Dana Brooke gives a backstage worker a heck of a verbal put-down on the way to the ring.
Dana Brooke beats Becky Lynch after reversing a sunset flip into a pin.
Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon talk backstage when The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They want a match with "two little guys from North Carolina." Instead of getting two little guys, they get Big Cass, and one of them will have to face him later tonight.
We see a video package of how The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) got together during the last five months.
Tyler Breeze and Fandango beat The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) after Tyler Breeze ducks and R-Truth accidentally kicks Goldust in the face.
R-Truth talks with Goldust backstage and tries to talk some sense into them. When Tyler Breeze and Fandango show up and make fun of them, Goldust and R-Truth immediately regroup.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, with a large item covered with a black curtain. Kofi says he doesn't get the whole "bygone era" thing that The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) are talking about. We then find out that a time machine is behind the black curtain. They uncover it, go in and go back in time. Kofi comes out, and we get the original Kofi Kingston with eh Jamaican accent. Xavier Woods pulls him back inside, then the show goes black and white. When they make it to the bygone era, everyone has weird facial erea, Booty-O's are Derriere Squares, and there are no video games. After Kofi says he hates the bygone era and that The New Day will always be tag team champs regardless of the era, they are attacked by The Vaudevillains.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). After the match, Gallows attacks Roman Reigns as he stares down AJ Styles, but The Usos keep Anderson and Gallows busy. Anderson brings a steel chair into the ring, but AJ Styles almost ends up being the one using it when Roman Reigns catches him and hits him. Anderson and Gallows eat Superman Punches, but AJ Styles ends up using that steel chair after all and hits Roman Reigns on it with the Styles Clash.
Before the next match, Big Cass says that while The Dudley Boyz have a problem with the new era, he has a problem with The Dudley Boyz. Before he can finish speaking, The Dudley Boyz show up.
Big Cass beats D-Von Dudley.
Rusev attacks Sin Cara backstage during the next match.
Alberto Del Rio beats Kalisto after Rusev sends Sin Cara into the ring and attacks him some more there, distracting Kalisto and allowing Del Rio to get the win. Rusev attacks Kalisto after the match. After a while, he lets go of the hold and throws the United States Championship at a downed Kalisto.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin in a no-disqualification match is the kick-off for Extreme Rules.
Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring for the contract signing for the WWE Women's Championship Submission Match between Natalya and Charlotte at Extreme Rules. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up and introduces his daughter, Charlotte. Shane then introduces Natalya. Before Natalya signs, she asks Charlotte what happened to her between NXT and now, and then signs the contract. Charlotte tells Natalya she's delusional, and that the crowd is here to cheer for her, not Natalya, and says that Natalya is proof that the Hart family is a bunch of familures. Charlotte almost signs the contract, but she and Ric Flair notice something in the contract. It is revealed that if Ric Flair shows up during the match, Charlotte will lose the WWE Women's Championship. Shane then brings out security on Flair again, and Stephanie says that if Charlotte doesn't sign the contract right now, she will lose the WWE Women's Championship tonight. Ric Flair then takes his anger out on Shane and Stephanie, and threatens to fight Shane. Shane doesn't want to fight him, saying that he has too much respect for him. Stephanie, on the other hand, admits she doesn't and slaps Ric Flair right in the face. Nattie then puts a distracted Charlotte in the Sharpshooter as security takes Ric Flair out of the ring to end the show.
