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.
Dorian Roldan speaks with Omos and El Hijo del Vikingo. He has just received a phone call, and tells Vikingo that Penta only cheat to beat him, and that Vikingo has a match with El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. for the AAA Latin American Championship on May 30th. Vikingo calls El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. "a nepo baby" and says that he loves his plan, and calls El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and his family "trash." He says that El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, Vikingo, Omos) are family, and that Roldan will make a great General Manager while he makes a great champion. Vikingo then tells Roldan that twenty minutes is all it will take to become champion and wipe him out. When Vikingo leaves, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. shows up and asks Roldan what he knows about family. He walks off as Roldan holds Omos back.
Mini Vikingo beats El Hijo del Vikingo. During the match, El Hijo del Vikingo removes a turnbuckle cover, and soon after Mini Vikingo sends Vikingo into the exposed turnbuckle, Vikingo launches Mini Vikingo into referee Felix Fernandez as he replaces the turnbuckle cover, knocking Fernandez out cold and out of the ring. Neither man can get a cover due to the referee being knocked out. Eventually, Vikingo grabs a chair, but he is stopped by El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who takes the chair away from Vikingo and hits him with it before hitting him with a Wagner Driver into the chair. Mini Vikingo then goes up top and hits a Phoenix Splash from the top rope and gets the pin and the win. After the match, Omos runs down the ramp and attacks both Mini Vikingo and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner, Jr., and he throws Mini Vikingo into the ring post before beating up Wagner. All of a sudden, Galeno - El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s brother - shows up with a chair and attacks Omos, and he and Wagner double-team Omos and clothesline him out of the ring.
Rey Fenix beats Laredo Kid after Laredo mocks Fenix with a "Cero Miedo" taunt at the top rope in reference to Fenix's brother Penta. After the match, Fenix offers to shake Laredo Kid's hand, but Laredo bumps into Fenix as he storms out of the ring.
We see a video package of the recent events involving Pagano and Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Panic Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown), as well as the attacks on Panic Clown, Murder Clown and Dave the Clown.
Security is in the ring as Dorian Roldan and interviewer Andrea Bazante are in the ring for the contract signing between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II in a mask vs. mask match. El Grande Americano II heads to the ring first, followed by El Grande Americano I. Dorian Roldan says that his family has always presented the best matches in the history of lucha libre, and mask vs. mask matches are the most sacred, with the loser having to unmask and reveal their identity to all of Mexico. As Roldan declares that it is time to sign the contract, El Grande Americano I produces a document from out of his suit jacket and hands it to Dorian Roldan. The document is from El Grande Americano I's attorney, which states that he will not face El Grande Americano II unless his demands are met. The document demands a no-contact clause, and if the clause is violated, the match is off and the attacker would be forced to unmask. El Grande Americano II signs the contract, and demands El Grande Americano I do the same. Roldan states that with El Grande Americano II's signature, El Grande Americano II has agreed to the no-contact clause. Roldan also announces that El Grande Americano I has demanded that presents Andrea Bazante must leave AAA for "being the aggressor" in the attack on Ojitos de Huevo three weeks ago. As this goes on, both El Grande Americanos argue with each other, and El Grande Americano I dares El Grande Americano II to hit him, and Bazante says that if this is required for El Grande Americano II to take El Grande Americano I's mask, then so be it. Bazante leaves the ring and is escorted to the back by security, and El Grande Americano II is fuming as El Grande Americano I signs the contract before throwing the pen in his face and rolling out of the ring. El Grande Americano II tells El Grande Americano I that he has no idea what he has done, then he is attacked from behind by The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed), who slam him through the table in the ring. Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) chase The Creed Brothers out of the ring, but the damage is already done.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) in a ten-man tag match by submission with a Brutalizer from PAC to Darius Martin. During the match, it is announced that "Fairway to Hell" will air next Saturday night for one hour at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central on TBS.
We see a video package of The Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) on a bus in the desert. "Jungle" Jack Perry says that he has defended the National Championship against two challengers as part of his national tour and that there will be more.
"Jungle" Jack Perry retains the AEW National Championship against Mascara Dorada.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. Shida says they almost won the women's tag team titles, and Statlander blames Shida for not being a team player for their loss and costing her making history as she pins her to the wall. Shida begs Statlander off, saying she will make it up to her, but Statlander shoves her to the wall and walks off.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat MxM TV (Johnny TV, Mason Madden, Mansoor) in a trios match. After the match, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and tells The Conglomeration it is a matter of time until he gets championship gold around his waist again.
Tony Schiavone, on behalf of AEW, says that everyone in AEW is pulling for Rebel, who has recently announced that she has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) earlier this week.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.
Willow Nightingale retains the TBS Championship against Anna Jay.
Backstage, Renee Paquettte interviews Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Mina Shirakawa, and Harley Cameron. Shida says she is making it up to Statlander with another tag match against Harley and Mina. Harley questions Shida's motives after mocking her talent, and Shida says that Harley does not deserve to touch her shinai. Mina asks how Shida can be trusted, and wants to know where Statlander was when Toni Storm was attacked. Statlander walks off, and Shida follows.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Ace Austin) beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia). After the match, The Death Riders attack The Bang Bang Gang. All of a sudden, Austin and a returning Colten Gunn show up, and the Gunns make the save for Ace Austin and Juice Robinson. Marina Shafir has to save Jon Moxley from the 3:10 to Yuma, which Wheeler Yuta ends up getting hit with. Colten Gunn proclaims that he is back and that Collision is The Bang Bang Gang's show.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Megan Bayne says the women's tag team division is beneath them, and Lena Kross says they have been two former Women's World Champions and two of the best women in AEW in Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. Megan says nobody has a prayer, and that the only hope the women's division has is for God to have mercy on their souls and to strike The Divine Dominion down.
Skye Blue beats Nixi XS by submission with Descent into Madness.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against Hook.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Tim Bosby says the fans are booing him because he made "The Gift" Ray Sanders and that Ray Sanders cannot challenge him again for as long as he is champion, then says that Mike Anthony is next, stating he is cashing checks his mouth cannot cash. Mike Anthony shows up, and calls the fans' cheering for him respect, then mentions Bosby claiming to be the new king of Memphis Wrestling and makes it clear that he has next. Bosby tells Mike Anthony he is not next in line, because he is in the main event, but not with Mike Anthony. He then invites Mike Anthony to watch his main event title match at the announce desk, assuming he can make it. When Dustin Starr asks what that means, Tim Bosby refuses to elaborate, then says "Open invitation" before walking backwards to the back. Mike Anthony says today's show will be great.
Backstage, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders meet with Matchmaker King Cobra when King Cobra gets a manila envelope. Inside the envelope is a note, and Cobra says "You wouldn't beleve this" to Derrick King and that he will have to deal with what has come up himself.
Before the next match, K-Toomer places a plain black bag on the announce desk.
K-Toomer beats Peyton Presley. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. On the subject of the black bag, he was excited about Memphis Wrestling, saying it was a place where one could make a name for themselves, but now he is not, and he is to restore order and bring the old Memphis Wrestling back. He then pulls the BMF - Big Mane Fight - Championship out of the bag, stating that it represents the championship glory he sought out, and dares anybody from anywhere in the wrestling world to take him on.
Raven Black beats Bobbi Thunder with a curb stomp.
In footage from earlier today, Eugene is at a bounce house for the first-ever "Eugene Bounce-Off." We see Eugene, CJ Blaine and a bunch of kids jumping in a bounce house. Major Curtis shows up and chews out Robbie Maddox for being in the bounce house, then refuses to take his combat boots off, and gets tossed out of the bounce house by CJ Blaine for it.
Dustin Starr interviews Eugene at the announce desk. Eugene says he used to be friends with Marko Stunt, but admits that Marko has not been acting like "a very nice guy" as of late after turning on Marko "Hangtime" Harris to side with VaShawn Harvey. Marko Stunt and VaShawn Harvey show up, and Marko Stunt says that people seem to have never had to do what they had to do to feed their family, and calls VaShawn Harvey family. Marko Stunt says that he and VaShawn Harvey are not bad guys and that he and Eugene can be friends, and that Marko Harris is the bad guy. Eugene says Marko Stunt stabbed Marko Harris in the back, and wants Marko Harris to punch Marko Stunt in the nose. Marko Stunt says he does not wrestle anymore, but he will give Marko Harris a chance to punch VaShawn Harvey in the face.
Backstage, Mike Anthony is on the phone with someone. He looks around briefly, having the feeling that he is being watched.
"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx with a stack-up pin in the corner after putting his feet on the top rope for leverage. After the match, Bobby Ford pretends to drink out of the Cobra Cup.
We see footage of Lil' Homie and Gavin White training while Tim Grind and Kevin White watch. Afterwards, Lil' Homie tells Gavin that when it comes to Gavin and Kevin becoming the new tag team champions, they have a long way to go.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Ember" Shawn Aries by submission with a powerbomb backbreaker followed by the ankle lock. After the match, Bosby reapplies the ankle lock to Shawn Aries, then Mike Anthony heads to the ring. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony is attacked from behind by "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Bryan Keith hits Mike Anthony with a Tiger Bomb before Bosby puts Mike Anthony in an ankle lock.
Backstage, Damian Priest picks a fight with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, telling Jacob he is coming for him and his title. Meanwhile, LA Knight walks past them and everyone trying to defuse the situation and heads to the ring to start tonight's show. LA Knight says he has stated that he has wanted his United States Championship, and that when he got it, things did not go his way due to Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu's actions. He says that this is all due to Damian Priest, who he has a match with tonight. As Knight tells Priest that he has no problem with him and that Priest got in his business, Priest shows up and says they are cool and that it was all about Drew McIntyre, who he just wanted to shut up. Knight says he has no problem with that, but says he picked the wrong time. Priest tells Knight he saved him from a Claymore, but Knight tells him not to put that on him and to let his own failures be his. Priest says this is all because Knight lost the United States Championship, but Knight states that he has made it clear that he would fight for it, but now he is not #1 contender because of Priest. Priest says all of Knight's frustrations are his fault and that Knight would still be champion if his head was not up his ass. Knight tells Priest that if this keeps up, they will have a problem. Priest then says there is no reason why they or the fans should wait for their match later tonight, and that they might as well get a referee out here right now. A referee shows up, and that match starts.
LA Knight vs. Damian Priest ends with Solo Sikoa attacking Priest on the outside. After the match, Solo also attacks Knight before going for the Samoan Spike on him. Priest stops the spike and punches Solo in the face, and Solo soon receives a BFT. Knight and Priest stare at each other, then at Solo. Priest clears the announce table, but Jacob Fatu shows up. Jacob hits Priest with a tope suicida, then Knight goes after Jacob only to be Samoan Dropped into the announce table. Jacob then hits Priest with a running hip attack into the barricade before he and Solo celebrate.
Byron Saxton interviews Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). Frazer says they are excited to face Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) tonight, and Axiom says SmackDown has the best tag team division on the planet. Pretty Deadly shows up and congratulates Fraxiom on their debut, then wants to know how good Fraxiom is. Frazer tells Pretty Deadly to be careful whta they wish for.
UFC announcer Michael Bisping is seen in the crowd.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince).
Backstage, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim meet with General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Meanwhile, The Secret Hervice (Piper Niven and Alba Fyre) and Chelsea Green show up, with Chelsea dressed for a funeral. Chelsea says she was robbed of the WWE Women's United States Championship and wants a rematch. Aldis says that will have to wait, as Piper Niven is facing Zelina Vega tonight. He then says that if Piper wins, she will be first in line for a title shot and Chelsea could be Secret Hervice, which causes Chelsea to faint.
Nia Jax heads to the ring. Nia says that she was sitting at home refocusing on taking back what is hers - the WWE Women's Championship - while Tiffany Stratton ran around like a chicken with its head cut off. Tiffany shows up and says she is not the same woman that Nia bullied around and that cashing in on her was the greatest thing she ever did for her career, and she would do it again. She mentions beating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania and says that if they ever locked up again, she would beat Nia, too. Nia takes this as a rematch, and Tiffany says that while she does not make the matches, she does not back down from a fight. Suddenly, Naomi shows up. Naomi mentions both Nia and Tiffany making her life hell, but she is the one who has changed, not Tiffany, and she is not done hunting for championship gold and she will put Tiffany not just through a car, but under one. Jade Cargill shows up, and Jade and Tiffany quickly clean house. General Manager Nick Aldis turns the brawl into an official tag team match.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells The Miz that they will show Aleister Black tonight. The Miz says he has outlasted many "next big things" in his career and that Aleister only woke him up. Miz says that if Aleister wants to make a statement, then he will be part of his.
Aleister Black beats The Miz despite the distractions from Carmelo Hayes. After the match, Aleister and Carmelo have a brief staredown.
Backstage, Santos Escobar meets with Rey Fenix. He admits he was disappointed with his loss to El Grande Americano and says Fenix blew it, then says that Rey Mysterio is gone - hopefully forever - and that he will be taking his place. Fenix tells Escobar to stay out of his business, and that he does not trust him. He then says he will see Escobar in the ring tonight if he has a problem with him.
Four-time NFL Pro Bowler Deon Dawkins is seen in the crowd.
Zelina Vega beats Piper Niven after Piper inadvertently knocks Chelsea Green off the ring apron.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu regarding their recent interference in matches. Jacob finds out he will be defending the WWE United States Championship against LA Knight and Damian Priest at Backlash, but upon being reminded that Drew McIntyre won last week, the match becomes a Fatal 4-Way Match with McIntyre added. Jacob Fatu says that no matter who is in front of him, he will dog walk them. Jacob leaves, and when Solo accuses Aldis of screwing Jacob over, Aldis simply says "No. You are."
Randy Orton heads to the ring. Orton says that while the whole world could not John Cena, he could, and while it took the fans twenty years to figure it out, he knew from day one that Cena was arrogant, selfish, and an entitled brat who gets whatever he wants. He says that Cena is the "ultimate shiny new toy to be played with by the ultimate puppetmaster," and that Cena was able to take advantage of "the PG era" and become a walking, talking cartoon character while he stayed true to himself. He says that Cena never cared about the boys in the back and only cared about his bottom line, and it gave him fame and fortune and mainstream exposure. Orton says that the only thing Cena has raised is the price of his merchandise, and that Cena has sold his soul for twenty years. He credits Cena's hustle, but asks where the loyalty and respect went. He addresses Cena proclaiming that he will erase his family legacy, then declares that Cena will not do this over his dead body because he is the latest legend that he has to put down. Orton boasts that he will punt Cena's "Lego-shaped head" so hard that it will fly over the Gateway Arch, but not before giving him an RKO.
Backstage, Nia Jax tells Naomi that they need to get on the same page and tells her to figure out what to do with Jade Cargill. Naomi says "Sure," then walks away.
Backstage, Randy Orton is met by R-Truth, who says that his childhood hero John Cena will beat Randy Orton. Jimmy Uso shows up and says he will talk sense into Truth, and when Orton leaves, Jimmy says Orton will punch his head clean off his shoulders. At this point, it is obvious that R-Truth that has become pro-Cena.
Rey Fenix beats Santos Escobar.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill. Tiffany and Jade want each other to stay out of their way as they deal with their respective targets, then Jade says she has gotten with General Manager Nick Aldis and will face Nia Jax in a #1 contender's match for the WWE Women's Championship next week. Tiffany tells Jade she can go ahead and beat Nia Jax so that they can do this all over again.
Backstage, Santos Escobar gets angry with Angel and Berto when Andrade shows up and confronts Escobar, saying he does not like him and that while has legacy, he does not have respect or honor. Angel and Escobar leave, and Berto leaves afterwards after some hesitation thanks to Andrade.
Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton beat Nia Jax and Naomi. After the match, Jade Cargill takes the WWE Women's Championship, then seemingly hands it to Tiffany and teases a tug of war. Naomi attacks Jade from behind, then lifts up the WWE Women's Championship to end the show.
We look back on The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Violent By Design (Eric Young and Joe Doering) for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships from Under Siege 2022.
Gia Miller interviews Elijah for Around the Ring. Elijah and Gia Miller both talk about each others' musical tastes and the concerts that they have been at.
We look back on the Ultimate X Match from Rebellion.
Eric Young beats Laredo following the distraction by Judas Icarus and Travis Williams.
First Class (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) are in the VIP Booth with Bun B at the start of the show. AJ Francis says that they have decided to take Joe Hendry's live apology in while surrounded by beautiful women and a moneymaking entourage.
Mustafa Ali beats Chris Bey after one of Ali's security guards hits Bey with a flag as he goes to the top rope.
Punk rock guitarist and vocalist Lars Frederiksen guests on commentary for the next match.
Alisha Edwards beats Dani Luna after Alisha Edwards dropkicks Joey Threat, allowing Masha Slamovich to hit Dani with the Snow Plow as the referee admonishes Alisha.
We hear from Sami Callihan with the initial edition of DMTV. He says he is here to fix the mistakes of the past, and says that the idiots and "false prophets" in the back do not have a clue.
Before the next match, Cody Deaner says that he has talked with Director of Authority Santino Marella and that he has allowed him to tack on a stipulation to spice things up. Hammerstone says he has been in Impact for a few months and that seeing Deaner pander to idiots to see what they want has been the worst part of the experience, and proposes an arm wrestling match. Deaner says he is in the mood for something a little crazier since they are in Las Vegas, and proposes a Sin City Street Fight. After Deaner asks the fans what they want to see, the match becomes a Sin City Street Fight. Deaner then hits Hammerstone with the microphone.
Hammerstone beats Cody Deaner in a Sin City Street Fight with the Torture Rock. After the match, Hammerstone refuses to relinquish the hold, and Jake Something rushes into the ring and dives at Hammerstone for the ground and pound. When Jake overpowers security, Hammerstone teases fighting him, but steps out of the ring.
In a digital exclusive, Director of Authority Santino Marella finds out that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth has a neck injury and will not be able to compete at Under Siege. "Broken" Matt Hardy shows up and says he will take Nic Nemeth's place and help Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) "delete" The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) at Under Siege. Director of Authority Santino Marella makes it official.
Backstage, we hear from "Broken" Matt Hardy and Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven). Trent Seven says that The System(Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) needs to be taken down and that they must add to the team. Mike Bailey says it is time to delete The System. Matt Hardy makes them honorary members of House Hardy for the match, naming them "Trent the Seventh" and "The Ball of Speed," respectively.
Backstage, Jonathan Gresham is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella, who hopes that Gresham's return to TNA will be a lot smoother than when he left as he welcomes him back. When they shake hands, Santino notices octopus ink on his hand. A masked version of Gresham then sits across from him as Santino washes the ink off of his hand.
First Class (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) are still in the luxury box, then says that while he does not trust Joe Hendry as far as he can throw him - which is pretty far - he still trusts him enough to hear his apology. Joe Hendry shows up and enters the ring, which is furnished with speakers, a chair, a rug, a microphone and a guitar. Hendry says his troubles with First Class began with a song and should fittingly end with a song, then looks back at the "Cheez-It Champion" song before playing it on guitar. He then gives an encore presentation of the chorus from "Banned From Diving" before performing the apology song, and says that things are going to be different, as he will take things a little higher after initially going low. The song is a cover of Creed's "Higher," where Joe Hendry makes fun of AJ Francis even more and asks for him to get fired while also making fun of him being released from WWE twice.
Gia Miller interviews The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) on the stage. Eddie says Under Siege is the night that Alisha will bring gold to The System, and says that as much as they do not want to admit it, TNA needs them. Brian Myers wants to know how Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) got a match with them when they wiped the floor with them, and says they are riding the coattails of "Broken" Matt Hardy. Moose says that while Matt Hardy has been gone, he has become a TNA legend, and says it is ironic that Matt Hardy claims to delete people when The System cannot be deleted and says that Hardy and Speedball Mountain will be deleted. Alisha says that at the end of the day, you always trust The System.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Trey Miguel to face Mustafa Ali for the TNA X Division Championship at Under Siege.
Backstage, we hear from Eric Young and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says he has no love for Frankie Kazarian or Steve Maclin, and Eric Young agrees as he proclaims that they will come straight at them at Under Siege.
George Iceman announces that Ash By Elegance will be watching the next match from the luxury box.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Miyu Yamashita after blocking the Skull Kick and countering with the Juggernaut Driver. After the match, Jordynne Grace and Miyu Yamashita shake hands. After Yamashita leaves, Steph de Lander shows up and attacks Jordynne, then Kon shows up. De Lander orders Kon to break Jordynne's neck, but the lights go out. When they come back on, PCO is in the ring, and after PCO chops Kon, Jordynne hits Kon with a low blow. De Lander lays Jordynne out with a clothesline, but she soon gets goozled by PCO. De Lander tries to seduce PCO in letting her go, but Jordynne gets back up and tosses her out of the ring.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after The Outrunners misfire on Miami Overdrive with Turbo Floyd inadvertently hitting Truth Magnum. The Outrunners are accompanied by Lazer Linda for this match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Camron Branae.
We hear from "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker talks about how he almost retired until Ruby Soho showed up and announced that she was pregnant, then says that there is a lot to fight for. Matt Menard says he has a problem with Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), and proposes that they come to ROH and fight their way to the ROH World Tag Team Championships.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Qrown (Leonis and Maximus).
We hear from JD Drake, who says that he has been lost for the last month and that it shows in everything that he does. He talks about how he got a $2 in his change and how he got a $2 in his picture frame from his late uncle as well as how you have two choices in life when times get tough - quit or keep working - and while The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) may not be a thing in the forseeable future, it is time to be "a workhorse man," punch in, knock out and give ROH "a $2 bill's worth of ass whuppin'."
Toa Liona beats Jimmy Wild.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat Adam Priest, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Sean Maluta in a six-man tag match.
We hear from The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson). Bronson says that there are underappreciated and undernoticed as they keep the fans entertained, and Boulder says it is time for them to live up to their potential. Jacked Jameson says that they are done trying to win over the "low-T" fans who are not deserving of their entertainment, and that they are now focused on winning.
Aaron Solo beats Jon Cruz.
Queen Aminata beats Robyn Renegade as Athena and Billie Starkz watch from backstage.
Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Drew Gulak after Tyler Bate attacks Charlie Dempsey for getting involved in the match.
We hear from Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, who announce that that this is their final night in NXT before heading to SmackDown. Before they move on, they will extinguish Katana Chance and Kayden Carter's final flame and take back the NXT Women's Tag Team titles to the blue brand and set the fate for all three brands. Trick Williams is in the ring. He mentions Bron Breakker sending Carmelo Hayes to the hospital last week and that Carmelo is still a fighter despite being banged up, then mentions the start of his and Carmelo's long-time relationship back in high school and that "the Trick-Melo Gang" will always be here. He says that when he and Carmelo are "like Shaq and Kobe" and that he will be coming down for the rebound when Melo does miss. Bron Breakker shows up and brags about what he did to Trick and Carmelo, and that the last thing he wants to do is represent the fans. He doesn't like the idea of Carmelo as NXT Champion, yet he has the unique opportunity of embarrassing Carmelo in front of his friends, fans, family and hometown. As Bron leaves, Trick calls out Bron for blindsiding him like he did Carmelo and proposes they handle this like men, but Bron says there is only one man in the ring and he would hate to put "Carmelo's mouthpiece" in the hospital like he did Carmelo. Trick tells Bron he will need a mouthpiece and that he is mad the fans never liked him like they did him and Carmelo before threatening to beat him up. Bron says he is the one calling the shots, and they will have their match next week when he breaks him in half in a preview of Battleground.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews JD McDonagh. McDonagh says he has been waiting for 21 years for this moment and that he is bringing a chip on his shoulder to Raw. Noam Dar shows up and asks McDonagh to "proper kneecap" Dragon Lee for old times' sake so he does not come after the Heritage Cup. McDonagh says Noam cares so , then warns Noam to stay away from him or else he will take the Heritage Cup with him.
Dani Palmer makes her NXT in-ring debut tonight.
Jacy Jayne beats Gigi Dolin despite Gigi bustiner her open on the steel steps. After the match, Jacy cotninue to attack Gigi in front of Gigi's brother, and three referees have to get Jacy away from Gigi.
Axiom beats Scrypts. After the match, Axiom helps Scrypts up, but Scrypts punches Axiom. Axiom punches back and removes Scrypt's mask, then superkicks him. Everyone then chants "Reggie!"
Earlier today at Big Daddy's Bar, Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs thank each other for hitting each other had last week. Fallon Henley is glad everything is all right, and Jensen mentions that he learned from Kiana James that the land the bar is on is worth a lot and that the money Fallon's parents could get could help them expand or set them up for life. All of a sudden, two women ask Jensen to have a drink with them, but Jensen respectfully declines.
JD McDonagh beats Dragon Lee in what is his last match in NXT after Noam Dar, who has been watching from ringside, throws a punch at Dragon Lee only to get superkicked. After the match, Dragon Lee and Noam Dar brawl their way to the back while JD McDonagh gets a standing ovation.
Backstage, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance discuss the chances of a Raw team and a SmackDown team wrestling for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships and their four years of experience as a tag team as they prepare to go out with a bang.
Backstage, The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) watch videos of Joe Coffey working out before Joe Gacy says he will sacrifice himself for the greater good. Jagger Reid says his sacrifice will not be in vain, and Rip Fowler says that Gacy's sacrifice will put them back in tag title contention. Ava tells Gacy to do something for The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid), then do something for himself.
Joe Gacy beats Joe Coffey to give The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) an NXT Tag Team Championship match after Rip Fowler places Gacy's foot on the bottom rope during a pinfall attempt, causing Mark Coffey and Wolfgang to chase after The Dyad and allowing Ava Raine to distract the referee by feigning being hit by Joe Coffey, which gives Joe Gacy the opportunity to hit the Upside Down for the win. Backstage, Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) is watching, and Ivy Nile shows her disgust with Ava Raine's constant interference.
Backstage, Sol Ruca, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger wish Dani Ledger luck before her debut. Oba Femi also shows up.
In Performance Center footage from earlier today, Eddy Thorpe talks about his lateral movement practice when Damon Kemp throws a water bottle at him and tells him to take the trash out because he is the new guy. When Kemp also says that Thorpe thinking he can hang with him in the ring is the real joke, Thorpe challenges him to a match, but Damon Kemp does not take it seriously.
Dani Palmer beats Tatum Paxley in her NXT debut.
At Chase University, Thea Hail finds out that Andre Chase has cancelled class today. Duke Hudson gets an idea and decides to be the teacher and takes over, declaring there will be no pop quizzes.
Backstage, Von Wagner and Mr. Stone look at a photo album of Von Wagner's dad, Mike Bloom, as Beau Beverly in WWE, then see some baby photos of Von Wagner. One of the photos shows stitches all over a baby Von Wagner's head, and Von Wagner refuses to talk about it.
Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn beat Katana Chance and Kayden Carter to become NXT Women's Tag Team Champions for the second time, bringing the titles to SmackDown.
We hear from Dijak, who says that Ilja Dragunov's ribcage is smacked after not heeding his warning and that he will finish Dragunov off next week and finally break him.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Apollo Crews and congratulates Apollo on going back to Raw. Apollo says he sees a lot in Trick and that he can take NXT over, and while Carmelo is NXT Champion, Trick has a lot of potential.
Indi Hartwell is on crutches in the middle of the ring. Indi says that 1,380 days ago, she set foot in the Performance Center for the first time with a hope and a dream. Nobody thought that she would make history like those before her until she found The Way with Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, Austin Theory and Dexter Lumis and formed a bond with the fans.This soon led to her becoming NXT Women's Tag Team Champion and then NXT Women's Champion, and she did not want her Women's Championship run to end on the medical table after she got injured in her last NXT match. She then got drafted to Raw, which will be her new home after Backlash, and starting next week, there will be a tournament to crown a new NXT Women's Champion ending at Battleground. Indi wishes the NXT women's division luck, then says not to cry because it is over but to cry because it happened. She then kisses the title and leaves it in the ring, and on her way out, Dexter Lumis pop up from under the ring and helps her to the back. Indi gives a thumbs up to the crowd on the way to the back, then Tiffany Stratton gets in the ring and grabs the title only for Cora Jade to show up and play tug-of-war with it. This leads to the entire NXT women's division showing up and brawling, with referees rushing in to restore order.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Before everyone can get started with their promo, however, The Usos are suddenly attacked from behind by RK-Bro, who then confront Roman Reigns. Drew McIntyre shows up soon after that and points his sword Angela at Roman Reigns before getting in the ring, and RK-Bro leave Roman to McIntyre, who drops his sword on the outside before he and Roman brawl. The Usos gang up on McIntyre from behind, but RK-Bro get back in the ring to fight them. Referees and officials rush into the ring to restore order.
In backstage footage from earlier today, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) meet Ezekiel, and the three of them share a drink together before Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and Kevin Owens make fun of the three of them, with Kevin Owens says Ezekiel is lying about who he is. Chad Gable accuses Ezekiel of tricking their lie detector test and Owens says he will expose Ezekiel. Dawkins tells Owens and Alpha Academy that Ezekiel will and Street Profits will beat them tonight, then Owens throws Ezekiel's drink at Ezekiel.
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and Kevin Owens beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Ezekiel after Owens trips Ezekiel on the outside.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says that he had Edge beaten until Damian Priest showed up and distracted him, then says Edge does not like the fact that he had him beat. He then proclaims that if he beats Damian tonight, he is banned from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash. If he cannot, then it will be an uphill battle.
Backstage, Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce talk about recent events and Sonya's match with Bianca Belair. Pearce mentions that upper management wants to see her perform with no executive power with Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch against Liv Morgan, Asuka and Bianca Belair.
Before the next match, Byron Saxton interview Burt Hanson in the ring. Hanson says Veer Mahaan scares the living daylights out of him, but he is in this match because he was wanted to be in WWE in his hometown. He says he has worked at the local barbecue joint just to get to this moment, and tonight, he makes his dream come true.
Veer Mahaan beats Burt Hanson with the cervical clutch. After the match, Veer Mahaan continues to attack Burt Hanson and puts him in the cervical clutch at the ropes.
Before the next match, Edge says that he and Damian Priest are "Judgment Day," and that while most of the fans can't stand to look at themselves in the mirror and probably don't like him anymore or even despise him, it is because they despise themselves. He says that it is a miracle the fans can even make it to the show tonight and says that if Greensboro, North Carolina were substantial enough to sustain a sports team, the team would be called the Greensboro Lemmings. Edge goes on to make fun of the fans for their hedonistic nature, then tells "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles that by not staying at home, he is rushing into pain and judgment at WrestleMania Backlash. He then goads the fans into boing him even more. Edge then mentions Styles' stipulation for tonight's match, then says that Styles will find out the punishment for walking into the darkness with Damian Priest before AJ Styles shows up.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Damian Priest with a roll-up. As per pre-match stipulation, Damian Priest has been barred from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash. After the match, Edge attacks Styles. Damian Priest then attacks Styles some more, then he and Edge go for a Con-Chair-To on AJ Styles' shoulder before Finn Balor shows up and fights them both off. Styles and Balor then fend off Edge and Priest.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander speaks with MVP and Omos, wanting to renew their previous business relationship. MVP says he has moved on to Omos, but Cedric Alexander says he is here on his own and wants to prove himself on his own against Bobby Lashley. MVP tells Cedric that he and Omos will be watching, then Omos tells Cedric to leave.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Mustafa Ali, whom The Miz demands explains his actions from last week. During the interview, Mustafa's sees his music get cut out prematurely, his microphone not work, and Miz constantly interrupting him and making fun of him. Mustafa takes Miz's microphone and says that while Miz complains to management, he goes to the fans, because they are the only ones who matter. Miz takes Mustafa's microphone, then tells Mustafa that he will regret this before Austin Theory shows up and tells The Miz that his loss from last week has been removed from the record books due to Mustafa Ali making a mark at Miz's expense. Mustafa says Theory and Miz talk too much, and says that while he wants to be United States Champion, he is willing to fight for it. Theory says that Mustafa will get a Championship Contender's Match tonight as per Vince McMahon, then says it will not end well for him. Theory then says he is the youngest United States Champion and that Mustafa cannot handle all that heat, but Mustafa says he feels otherwise. Theory says he can do this all day, then says The Miz deserve a chance and that Mustafa will have to face him and Miz in a handicap match.
The Miz and Austin Theory beat Mustafa Ali in a WWE United States Championship Contender's Match. After the match, Mustafa Ali is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa again.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Reggie and Dana Brooke confront R-Truth for his actions last week. R-Truth says he wants the WWE 24/7 Championship back, but Tamina says she wants the title, too. R-Truth tries to stop Tamina, saying it is the honeymoon period, then Dana Brooke is attacked from behind and pinned by Nikki A.S.H., who then wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Dana Brooke then demands that Reggie get her a championship rematch tonight if he wants to save their marriage.
Dana Brooke beats Nikki A.S.H. to become the WWE 24/7 Champion! After the match, Akira Tozawa, R-Truth and Tamina fight over who pins Dana Brooke, then Reggie goes for a schoolkid pin only for Dana to kick out. Dana then tells Reggie that she wants a divorce.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says it took bravery to say that she hit rock bottom last week only for Asuka to come out and disrespect her, as Asuka ran away when she returned and came back at her lowest point. She says that this is her comeback story, which starts with her ending Asuka.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring for "Rollins Appreciation Night." Rollins says that after celebrating Randy Orton's 20th anniversary in WWE last week, this week should be for celebrating someone who deserves it: himself. The lights go out, and a spotlight shines on Rollins in the middle of the ring. After the fans chant for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Rollins says Cody tried to steal his spotlight and that he will prove nobody can steal his spotlight because he is the spotlight. Rollins then says that some of the fans have forgotten how good he is and how he is the standard bearer in this industry, then says he loves to remind everyone and has a highlight reel of his WWE career, which is interrupted by Cody's entrance. Cody Rhodes heads to the ring and wants to know what is going on with Seth Rollins, saying that his victory at WrestleMania is like an albatross that Rollins cannot shake and that he has been nothing but professional with him. Cody then says that he knows Rollins is about to cross a line that he should not cross, then says that Rollins may be one of the best wrestlers in the last twenty years, Rollins is also delusional. Rollins says that Cody's father, Dusty Rhodes, was one of the best in the business, but that he was also delusional and thought he transcended the business just like Cody did, and while Dusty wanted to be WWE Champion, he was not good enough. He then says that while he is here, Cody is not good enough, either. Rollins then hits Cody with a cheap shot, which starts a brawl between both men in which Cody comes out on top before throwing Seth's suit jacket into the crowd.
Bobby Lashley beats Cedric Alexander with the Hurt Lock. During the match, Omos and MVP show up and mock Lashley, but all it does is fire Lashley up.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Liv Morgan, who says that Rhea Ripley blamed her on the failure of their tag team and that Ripley is disappointed for herself. She then says she will not take the blame for any of that.
Backstage, R-Truth tries to console Reggie, but Reggie says he had it all and he blew it. R-Truth then asks Reggie if he has a pre-nup, and when Reggie asks what a pre-nup is, R-Truth offers his services as a divorce attorney. Afterwards, Doudrop approaches Nikki A.S.H. if she is through playing around and ready to take things more seriously. Nikki says "yes."
Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan and Asuka beat Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley and Sonya Deville after Bianca stops Sonya from using the ropes for leverage.
This week on Raw Talk: Cody Rhodes! Omos and MVP! Alpha Academy!
Anthony Ogogo beats Goldy by referee stoppage after knocking Goldy out.
Konosuke Takeshita beats Rhett Titus.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Cheeseburger.
Willow Nightingale beats Gia Scott.
"Platinum" Max Caster beat Zack Clayton.
Anna Jay and Kris Statlander beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Emi Sakura.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Alan "5" Angels, Preston "10" Vance) beat Anthony Bennett, Kori Meshaw, Mike Law, Jaden Valo, Eli Isom and Brett Waters in a twelve-man tag match.
This week's episode is a best-of episode focusing on "Overkill" Mark Haskins. Highlights and matches include:
Haskins talking about he was bullied as a kid nearly every day, his introduction to professional wrestling and how the smaller guy could still win despite being beaten up, how the friend who introduced wrestling to him suffered from cerebral palsy and later died, how he left home and moved to a town he hated to train to become a professional wrestler, how he joined Ring of Honor, his matches in the International Cup and his ROH World Championship match with Jay Lethal
Mark Haskins vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship at Honor Re-United 2018
Mark Haskins' rivalry with Bully Ray
"Overkill" Mark Haskins vs. Alex Shelley at Free Enterprise
This week's episode is a best-of episode showing more matches from Milestone 2020. Highlights and matches include:
Dan Joseph vs. Ty Matthews
John Roberts interviews Royce Isaacs and Jamie Iovine. Royce Isaacs says that it is not his fault that Adrian Quest does not know how to ask for a title shot, and Jimmy Iovine makes fun of the fact that Quest's title victory did not happen before telling him to be ready.
Viva Van vs. Thunder Rosa
Gentleman Jervis vs. The Question Mark
Adrian Quest vs. Royce Isaacs for the United Television Championship
Note: This week's episode is a re-airing of the 2019 Red Carpet Rumble match.
#13 Watts beats #19 "Uptown" Andy Brown to win the 2019 Red Carpet Rumble and become the CWFH Hollywood Heritage Champion!
During the match:
Dan Joseph leaves commentary and enters the Red Carpet Rumble at #7, with Coach Flex McCallion guesting on commentary. He is eliminated by #8 Dicky Mayer.
Ray Rosas shows up at #14 and sits on the ramp to bide his time. When Jordan Clearwater shows up at #17, Clearwater gets him in the ring, but Rosas uses his momentum against him and eliminates him.
Sketch comes out at #26, hits an eliminated DJ Talamandez with a clothesline on a skateboard, then hits a Van Daminator with a skateboard on Suede Thompson to eliminate him. He is eliminated during the commercial break.
Dustin Starr, who is one of the hosts for Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle, the local CWFH show for the Memphis, Tennessee/Jackson, Mississippi area, comes in at #27. He is eliminated by Ray Rosas after Rosas grabs Maria Starr by the wrist, then uses Dustin's momentum against him.
We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says that he made Oney Lorcan famous when Oney failed to take the North American title from him. Kyle O'Reilly says Danny Burch got what he deserved for sticking his nose in their business, and Bobby Fish says that all The Undisputed Era has to do is say the word, and they will be sending some more people to rehab soon. Roderick Strong then brags about turning on Pete Dunne at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, and says it will pale in comparison to what he will do to him tonight.
Kairi Sane beats Shazza McKenzie. (This is Shazza's first appearance on NXT television since losing to Emma in 2015.) After the match, Lacey Evans shows up and says a true lady with class has to be able to admit they were wrong. She says she is sorry to Kairi Sane, and says that from her debut in the Mae Young Classic to now, Kairi belongs in NXT. She hopes that she can accept her apology, then extends her hand. Kairi refuses to shake hands with her, and Lacey Evans hits her with a cheap shot.
Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae backstage. She says that this has not been an easy year after what Johnny Gargano has gone through, but now it has been up and down ever since Tommaso Ciampa turned on him. She says that this should be over and done with, but now Ciampa has stretchered her husband Gargano out of the building. She tears up and leaves to get ready for her match, never providing an update on Gargano.
We see a vignette for Lars Sullivan, where he says that he touched championship gold at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans and warns that he is going after anyone with a title as the era of destruction will begin.
TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Shane Thorne puts Nick Miller's feet on the ropes following the reversal of a Sunset Flip by Montez Ford.
Next week: War Raiders (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) vs. Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic)!
"The Finest" Kona Reeves is up next!
Cathy Kelley interviews Kassius Ohno. He has known Johnny Gargano for over ten years and knows what kind of person is, but he also knows the person that Tommaso Ciampa has become, and he calls him a coward. When he saw Gargano get stretchered out, he wanted to make Ciampa feel just as helpless, and now he wants to put words into action.
"The Finest" Kona Reeves beats Patrick Scott.
Next week: Ethan Carter III makes his NXT television debut!
We see footage from earlier today where Dakota Kai talks about the state of the NXT Women's Division. She says she wants to make her mark in NXT. She refuses to say anything about "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and Vanessa Borne mocks Dakota Kai before saying she will slap Baszler in the face and saying she is not afraid of anyone. Dakota Kai says that she is not afraid of her despite her issues with Baszler, and Vanessa Borne leaves in a huff. Dakota then tells reporters she can take Vanessa on.
Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae after showing off her impressive strength.
Next week: Raul Mendoza vs. Ethan Carter III! Kassius Ohno vs. Tommaso Ciampa!
Pete Dunne beats Roderick Strong by disqualification after Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly get involved in the match after Pete Dunne hits the Bitter End. After the match, O'Reilly and Cole stomp Pete Dunne (and O'Reilly loses one of his shoes in the process), then Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch run in to make the save for Pete Dunne. Dunne tosses O'Reilly's shoe back at Roderick Strong.
The show starts with the aftermath of the main event from this week's SmackDown Live.
TJP beats Lince Dorado with the knee bar after grabbing Lince Dorado's mask for a second time to escape a Sunset Flip Powerbomb pin.
In footage from earlier today, Corey Graves interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says he has been insulted by Akira Tozawa ever since he tried to take him under his wing, and says Tozawa thinks he is a know-it-all like all the other guys in the back. He says that Tozawa has fallen in love with the WWE Universe, and that he's playing around when he should be winning matches. As soon as Kendrick says he is done playing around, he is suddenly kicked in the face by Akira Tozawa, who then provides Lesson #5: "Always end an interview with impact."
Before the next match, Drew Gulak declares the arena a "no-fly zone."
Drew Gulak beats Mustafa Ali after getting the knees up to block a flog splash and rolling up Ali with a small package. After the match, Gulak calls his victory vindication for his campaign to stop high flying in 205 Live. He goes on to say that what he does works, as he is the future of 205 Live.
We see a video package of what's been going on between Noam Dar and Alicia Fox.
Noam Dar beats Rich Swann after working on Swann's left arm, which is hurt as he lands wrist-first during a Phoenix Splash. After the match, Alicia Fox shows up and gets back together with Noam Dar.
The shows starts with Jinder Mahal doing a photo shoot with the WWE Championship. Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up and says the title does not belong to him. Jinder tells Shane it will be his in due time, and that he will be thanking him when he brings glory to SmackDown Live. Shane then tells Jinder he has a match with Sami Zayn tonight before returning the WWE Championship to Randy Orton.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up, and introduces everyone to the newest member of SmackDown Live: United States Champion Chris Jericho, who heads to the ring and declares SmackDown Live "the new Show of Jericho." Shane announces that Jericho will defend the United States title tonight against Kevin Owens. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up and tells him that SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built, and says nothing would please him more than taking the US title from him at Backlash, assuming Jericho is still champion after tonight. Jericho reminds Styles about how he beat Kevin Owens last Sunday night, and is about to put Styles on The List when Kevin Owens shows up. He says that what is happening in the ring is the most pathetic thin he has seen in his career, and that he will take the US title back. He also tells Styles to get out of the ring as this does not even concern him. Styles gets out of the ring, walks up to Owens and proceeds to beat him up.
After the commercial break, it is announced that AJ Styles has been banned from ringside during Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho for the WWE United States Championship.
Jinder Mahal beats Sami Zayn with help from The Singh Brothers (identified during the match as Samir and Sunil Singh). Samil helps Jinder out of the ring during the Helluva KickBecky Lynch meets Tamina, James Ellsworth, Carmella and Tamina. Nattie says they're just trying to protect her from being stabbed in the back again after hearing what she said at Talking Smack, and says Necky Lynch should be getting title shots, not Charlotte. They make it known to Becky that they will keep an eye out for Charlotte for her, and want Becky to join them so they can make the SmackDown Live Women's Divison theirs. Becky admits she did not think about the situation that way, and says she will think about it.
Dolph Ziggler is talking with some people, complaining about "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and saying that Backlash was built around him when he hasn't proven himself in a match yet. Commmissioner Shane McMahon, who is standing behind him, reminds Ziggler of Nakamura's name and his entrance from last week. Ziggler says Nakamura's entrance may be impressive, but if Shane wants to see something really impressive, he will watch what he does to Sin Cara later tonight.
Aiden English's pre-match singing is interrupted by "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Aiden English.
Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho when Aiden English shows up crying. Jericho puts Aiden English on The List for crying, then puts Renee Young on it, too.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says the "welcome committee" of Natalya, Carmella, Tamina and James Ellsworth delayed the inevitable last week. Suddenly, the "welcoming committee" shows up and beats Charlotte up.
Carmella and Natalya beats Naomi and Charlotte Flair (the latter of whom shows up in the middle of the match despite being beaten up) after Natalya distracts the referee, James Ellsworth gets on the apron to distract Naomi, and Carmella grabs Naomi's tights during the schoolgirl pin. After the match, Becky Lynch shows up, and after shaking hands and hugging Tamina, Natalya and Carmella, she shoves James Ellsworth out of the ring. Becky Lynch gets a beat down as a result, and Natalya, Carmella, Tamina and James Ellsworth stand tall in the ring.
Dolph Ziggler beats Sin Cara.
We see Lana dance in another vignette.
Noam Dar says he is delivering a gift straight to Rich Swann's face on 205 Live tonight.
In a skit titled "The Fashion Files," Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) start their chase for The Usos and the SmackDown tag team titles.
Kevin Owens beats Chris Jericho to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, Owens gets back in the ring and attacks Jericho again as Jericho is being checked on by medical staff. Jericho has to be helped to the back, and while this is going on, Kevin Owens runs back in again, attacks Jericho, grabs a steel chair and wraps it around Jericho's head before tossing Jericho head-first into the ring post.
On Talking Smack, Kevin Owens and Commissioner Shane McMahon discuss if Owens went too far taking Chris Jericho out at the end of the show. Owens feels he did not.
Stephanie McMahon arrives to start tonight's show with a red shopping bag. She is about to welcome everyone to the show for the first time in a while when Shane McMahon arrives. After Shane does the welcoming, we findout what's in the red shopping bag as a peace offering for Shane: the portrait of Vince McMahon and Shane that Vince destroyed before WrestleMania. Shane is about to mention his ideas, as per the fans, when Kevin Owens shows up. He has his own idea: him having a rematch for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He also expects Stephanie to do the right thing, compared to Shane. Suddenly, Cesaro shows up and confronts Kevin Owens for ruining what could have been an Interconetinental Championship win. Shane makes a #1 contender's match for the Intercontinental Championship between the two.
The Miz and Maryse guest on commentary for the next match.
Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens ends after The Miz, who receives an uppercut from Cesaro despite stopping Owens from attacking Miz with the Intercontinental Championship, interferes during the Cesaro Swing. Owens confronts Miz for costing him #1 contendership, then Cesaro gets up and fights them both off only to fall victim to the numbers game. Sami ayn rushes in and fights off Cesaro, and is about to fight Miz when Maryse gets him out of the ring. Sami Zayn then picks up the Intercontinental Championship and raises it into the air.
Stephanie McMahon runs into Dean Ambrose backstage. Ambrose still thinks Stephanie resents Shane McMahon for having to share power with him. Stephanie sets up an Ambrose Asylum segment for tonight, and it's an "open forum" where Stephanie herself is the guest and Ambrose can ask her anything he wants.
R-Truth and Tyler Breeze take selfies (with Truth's selfie stick being an actual stick with a cellphone taped to it), and Truth teaches Breeze how to rap. R-Truth says this would be easier with Goldust...who shows up and challenges Tyler Breeze to a match in a challenge of hilarious proportions.
AJ Styles talks with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson about the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Extreme Rules rematch when Roman Reigns shows up. He has respect for AJ Styles after the match, but not Gallows and Anderson. He is still convinced AJ Styles can't take the title from him by himself, and then wants to know if the three of them can beat him and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Styles tells Roman he will take the title all by himself at Extreme Rules, and tells Roman's that it's on concerning the six-man tag match.
In a bizarre, comedic match where Goldust tries to get R-Truth's attention and R-Truth dances with Fandango, Tyler Breeze beats Goldust when Goldust is distracted by Truth and Fandango dancing and pinned with a roll-up by Tyler Breeze. (To top off the weirdness, this is Tyler Breeze's first win in 2016. You're reading this right.)
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. It is announced that they will defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) at Extreme Rules. They address Enzo Amore's injury, and show the tweet from WWE's Twitter saying that Enzo is okay on the TitanTron. Xavier Woods then says that when Enzo Amore is ready to return, The New Day will be right here waiting. Suddenly, The Vaudevillains show up, admit that Enzo's injury was tragic, but say that this is a tough business and though things happen. They also say a real man would have gotten back up from that, and gloat about taking down Enzo. As they talk about how they're real men and that they've left no doubt they're next in line for the tag titles, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up and say The Vaudevillains didn't prove anything at Payback. As Bubba Ray and D-Von say that they deserve a shot at the tag titles, Colin Cassady shows up, sick and tired of The Vaudevillains gloating over taking out Enzo, and plans to finish the job from last night. He also tells The Dudley Boyz to stay out of this, as they were already eliminated from the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament. Big Cass then gets in the ring, starting two brawls: one between him and The Vaudevillains, the other between The New Day and The Dudley Boyz.
Colin Cassady and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
WWE wishes The Rock a happy birthday.
Emma beats Becky Lynch with a thumb to the eye that the ref can't see.
We see yet another Primo and Epico vignette.
It's time for The Ambrose Asylum with Dean Ambrose. Tonight's guest is Stephanie McMahon. Dean Ambrose still feels Stephanie is pretending to be happy and still resents Shane McMahon. He then mentions Stephanie getting Speared by Roman Reigns. Stephanie says that Roman Reigns "taught her a very valuable lesson." Ambrose then mentions Shane McMahon. Stephanie says that the WWE Universe is still loyal to Shane, and that without loyalty in WWE, "where would WWE be?" Ambrose then wants to know what sacrifices Stephanie has made "spreading the brand" and if Shane has made those same sacrifices, all in an attempt to see what makes Stephanie tick, but Stephanie says that it's time for change, and Stephanie responds by saying that eventually, it's time for change...and then cancels The Ambrose Asylum. She then brings back The Highlight Reel, and Chris Jericho shows up. Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho stare down, then eventually brawl. The brawl ends with Jericho hitting Ambrose with a Codebreaker before destroying Mitch the houseplant on the back of Ambrose's head.
Kalisto guests on commentary for the next match.
Rusev wins the #1 Contender's United States Championship Battle Royal, last eliminating Zack Ryder after the elimination of his former League of Nations comrades Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio.
This Friday on SmackDown: The Highlight Reel with special guest Sami Zayn!
Charlotte and Ric Flair show up. They gloat over the fact that Charlotte retain, then bring out the referee for Charlotte vs. Natalya at Payback: Charles Robinson. When asked if Natalya tapped to the Sharpshooter, Charles said yes, and that she submitted to the hold verbally. Charles then says "yes" accidentally before saying "no" when asked if he has anything to do with Natalya losing. Charles then says "yes" when asked if the referee's decision is final, and what looks like a conniving grin can be seen on Charles Robinson's face. As Charles Robinson leaves, Natalya arrives, and says that she is convinced Charles Robinson was paid off and that the Harts are better than the Flairs. Charlotte attacks Natalya, but Natalya easily overpowers her. Natalya then stares down Ric Flair before slapping him and putting him in the Sharpshooter. Charlotte has to drag Ric Flair out of the ring, and the two of them leave.
Stephanie McMahon meets up with Ric Flair and Charlotte backstage, and makes a rematch for the WWE Women's Championship between Natalya and Charlotte for Extreme Rules. Not only is the match a submission match, but Ric Flair is banned from ringside for this match.
AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson beat Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, Gallows and Anderson drag Roman Reigns back into the ring with a steel chair, and want Styles to hit him with it. Styles refuses, and Anderson and Gallows attack Roman. One of The Usos takes the discarded chair and smacks Styles in the back with it, before the both of them remove Gallows and Anderson from the ring. Styles attacks both Usos with the chair, then turns around and eats a Superman Punch from Roman. Roman then takes the brawl to the outside, then breaks down an announce table and powerbombs Styles through it to end the show.
War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) vs. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) ends in a no-contest after all four men are in the ring and "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin interjects himself into the match. Both teams still fight, and numerous officials have to break this brawl up.
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Television Championship against Tommaso Ciampa by disqualification to retain the ROH World Television Championship after Lethal hits Ciampa with a low blow after the referee tries to get Truth Martini and Donovan Dijak to go back to the back. After the match, Ciampa tries to shake hands with the referee, but it's all a ruse to hit the ref with a low blow before attacking Lethal again.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Sheamus...then beat them up again after the match.
Hornswoggle and El Torito sign the contract for their WeeLC match this Sunday...and 3MB (Hornswoggle, Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) are overpowered when they mess with Los Matadores (El Torito, Fernando, Diego).
Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.
Rob Van Dam beats Jack Swagger. After the match, Cesaro hits RVD with a Neutralizer.
Alexander Rusev beats R-Truth by disqualification after Xavier Woods jumps on Rusev's back...then Truth and Woods successfully double-team Rusev.
Daniel Bryan shows up. He tells Kane he made it personal by putting his hands on Brie Bella, turning this from a fight into a war. He plans to send Kane to Hell this Sunday even if he takes him with him. Kane shows up on the TitanTron and promises him to give him a guided tour of his own home.
Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow (dressed as Magneto again).
Big E beats a super-aggressive Titus O'Neil by disqualification when O'Neil doesn't back away from E before the count of five. After the match, Big E lays Titus out.
Bray Wyatt plans to beat John Cena this Sunday.
Dean Ambrose retains the WWE United States Championship against Ryback, Curtis Axel and Alberto Del Rio in a Fatal Four-Way match in which The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are barred from ringside. After the match, The Shield make the save when Ambrose is attacked after his win.
