Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 21, 2026

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie Edwards calls The System "the most dominant force in TNA history" and calls Cedric's victory from last week a statement, and says that if he were Mike Santana, he would watch his back, as he still has his eyes on the World Championship. Brian Myers says that the champions in The System do not suck, and calls Eddie "the uncrowned TNA World Champion" and a future TNA Hall of Famer for carrying TNA on his back for over a decade, as The System is full of winners. Bear Bronson says that everyone who steps up to them gets taken out, regardless of how good anyone thinks they are or how much the fans believe in them, as The System does not give a damn who believes in them, for the result will always be the same. He says that anyone who steps up to The System will be eaten alive. Cedric Alexander says Leon Slater was just one day away from reaching his dream of becoming a record-breaker, but last week, he became the record taker. He then says that afterwards, somebody decided to ruin the party, and calls out Fabian Aichner so he can say what he has to say to his face. Aichner shows up and says he came to TNA to make a name for himself. He says that he is here for respect, redemption and recognition, and that the bigger the fight, the better the result, for he is a future champion. He tells Cedric to enjoy being champion, for he is here to take his spot. The System rush at Aichner, but he takes them down before fighting Cedric in the ring and nearly choking him out.

Backstage, Daria Rae speaks with Steve Maclin, says that everyone in TNA brags about loyalty, yet as soon as Maclin put his hands on Tom Hannifan, everyone wanted him gone from TNA. She says she saw the situation differently and that everyone fears what Maclin is capable of when he is focused, and that she knows what men built like Maclin are capable of. Daria then tells Maclin that he has the opportunity to rip the heart out of the company, take out Mike Santana and put the TNA World Championship back around the waist of someone who deserves to carry it.

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace guest on commentary for the next match.

Indi Hartwell beats Elayna Black by disqualification after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace get on the apron so that Arianna can shove Indi Hartwell off the top rope. After the match, Arianna mentions Indi saying she had unfinished business with her and says that their business is now finished, then states she is no longer TNA Knockouts World Champion because of Director of Authority Santino Marella giving Lei Ying Lee an opportunity she did not deserve because he was mad at her. Santino shows up and calls Arianna's words "classless" before stating that Lei Ying Lee deserved the rematch because she beat her, and says the only thing unfinished around here is Arianna's attitude before calling her a brat. He also says that Stacks makes him sick and fills Arianna's head full of garbage, and when Stacks pokes at Santino, Santino pulls out the Cobra only for Daria Rae to show up. Daria says that Santino is picking fights with talent again, says that nobody is scared of the Cobra and calls judo "the weakest of all the martial arts" because she is a real fighter. She also asks Stacks to file a complaint against Santino with the board of directors.

Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) are in their dressing room. The Personal Concierge says that Ash by Elegance is taking a few weeks off and talks about future plans before the lights go out. When they come back on, they get a message from Rosemary, Allie and Mara Sadé saying "See you soon."

Before the next match, Vincent says that he was not expected The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) usual ring entrance theme and that he broke Matt Hardy once and he can do it again. The lights go out, and Matt's "Broken" theme plays before he shows up with Brother Nero. Dutch and Brother Nero are then handcuffed to separate ring posts.

"Broken" Matt Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, Matt Hardy goes for a Twist of Fate on Vincent only for Vincent to shove him into referee Daniel Spencer. Vincent then gets the handcuff key, but as he looks at it, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Brother Nero has disappeared, and Willow is in the ring. Willow hits Vincent with his umbrella, then runs off. Matt Hardy then hits Vincent with the Twist of Fate for the win.

Backstage, Elijah is met by AJ Francis, who wants to collaborate with Elijah in the music studio. Elijah says it has always been and always will be him and his guitar, then says that he is a drifter and the drifter walks alone. Elijah leaves, and Francis says "You'll regret that."

Both AJ Francis and KC Navarro are out following their Sactown Street Fight. Moose is out following the backstage attack on him from last week's show. Indi Hartwell is currently being evaluated after Arianna Grace's attack on her earlier tonight. Mike Santana and Steve Maclin are fully cleared for tonight's TNA World Championship main event.

Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that next week will be the return of the Champion's Challenge Match, with one all-stars vs. champions match for the men and another for the Knockouts. He also announces that this week, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin will also be wrestling to decide who will be the captain for the men's championship team. Daria Rae shows up and announces that next week, Santino will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo one-on-one. Santino leaves satisfied, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) shows up, with Eddie Edwards wanting Fabian Aichner. Daria Rae tells Eddie he has his match.

Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Chazz "Starboy" Hall with a crucifix pin with a bridge. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA International Championship to Mustafa Ali.

Backstage, Keith Jardine takes a selfie with a fan, then is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella as well as Mara Sadé. Mara asks Jardine to be in her team's corner in case The Personal Concierge acts out of pocket in the Knockouts' Champion's Challenge. Jardine accepts.

Backstage, Steve Maclin is met by Eric Young. Eric Young says he offered him a real opportunity, yet Maclin turned it down and he got fired before turning into everything he wanted him to be and found his way back. He also says that Mike Santana tried to end Maclin's career and that Maclin disappeared, then says that if he beats Santana, he will face to face him and prove him wrong, for he has proved him right at every turn and is willing to tell him the truth. He says that win or lose, Maclin gets to choose his fate, and says that either he beats Santana and faces him or he loses and disappears again. He says that choices have consequences, and that Maclin is about to make the biggest choice of his life.

Xia Brookside beats Jada Stone after tripping Jada's left leg, which she damaged through out the match, on the Spark Stunner to hit Darkside.

Backstage, security gets between Steve Maclin and Mike Santana as Santana heads to the ring, and Maclin threats to put Santana in the hospital. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Mathias.)

Backstage, we hear from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Arianna says Director of Authority Santino Marella will be exposed, and Stacks says that Santino is the bad influence, not him. Arianna calls Santino a comedy act, and Stacks says Santino will not cracks joke when he cracks his jaw. Stacks says Arianna needs him, not Santino, in his life now.

Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Steve Maclin. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana.

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

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 21, 2026

Before the next match, Action Andretti gives QT Marshall for not giving up on his dreams, then says he used to be like that until he got rid on Lio Rush. He then says that Lio Rush turned on him and got a reality check, then says that QT Marshall will also get a reality check. He says Marshall wrestles celebrities, works in the office to get more opportunities and plugs his training school just to get more attention, then says that he will embarrass Marshall like he embarrassed Lio.

Action Andretti beats QT Marshall.

Hyan and Maya World beat Allie Katch and Kaia McKenna.

We hear from Shane Taylor, who says that if there is any man outside of Shane Taylor Promotion that he is proud to see as a champion, it is AR Fox. He says that AR Fox is a second-to-none innovator and that this is the wrong place and wrong time for him, as it has been a hell of a week for him and he must take back the title that he made famous. Shane says that some things never die, but tonight, AR Fox does.

Rush beats Ryan O'Neill. After the match, Rush says that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that Supercard of Honor is one of the darkest hours in pro wrestling, as he was attacked at ringside and the fans cheered for it. He says that because of this, his bicep has been torn again, and that the fans are not invited to take part in their pre-match chair. He is then told by the fans that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denail) suck anyway.

Busta and the Brain (Jordan Oliver and Alec Price) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari).

Caprice Coleman chops it up with Eddie Kingston and Ortiz. Eddie Kingston says that he is here not only to take on the younger talent, but to pay it forward to Ring of Honor like Homicide would by seeing if the younger talent have the heart and fighting spirit of ROH's early days. Ortiz says that he and Eddie are simultaneously friends and business partners in ROH, and also talks about how he and Eddie have the same mentor in Homicide and want to change the wrestling culture in ROH. Eddie says that ROH's locker room is better than Dynamite's or Collision's and needs someone to lead them.

In backstage footage from Supercard of Honor, we hear from Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). Truth Magnum says that game recognizes game and that Shane Taylor Promotion seemed real unfamiliar. Turbo Floyd says that they have finally won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships, and Dalton Castle says he has the wanderlust and wants to fight the world.

Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Danny Grandview, Chulo Montana and YKies in a ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship Proving Ground Match.

Backstage, we hear from AR Fox. AR Fox says that Shane Taylor could have just asked him for a title shot, then says it took twenty years to win this and that he is not giving it up easily. He says that if Shane Taylor wants gold after their match, then he should go buy a watch.

"Blackheart" Lio Rush beats Aaron Solo.

In backstage footage from Supercard of Honor, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo says that if you want respect, you have to give respect, and if refused, respect will be beaten into someone. She says that whoever steps up to her for her title either heed her message or become fluent in Purrazzo.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Janai Kai by submission with the Fujiwara Armbar in a ROH Women's Pure Championship Proving Ground Match.

Queen Aminata and Mina Shirakawa beat Billie Starkz and Diamanté by disqualification after Athena shows up and drags Shirakawa out of the ring with a towel as Mina has Billie Starkz in a Figure Four Leg Lock. This leads to Athena giving Mina a beatdown on the outside before Queen Aminata makes the save, which then leads to a three-on-two beatdown on Mina and Aminata that ends with Athena ramming Mina's head into the front plate of the ROH Women's World Championship.

AR Fox retains the ROH World Television Championship against Shane Taylor.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 21, 2026

Matt Cardona beats Nathan Frazer.

Maxxine Dupri beats Nikkita Lyons.

Je'Von Evans beats Harlem Lewis.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for May 21, 2025

Kylie Rae beats Aria Bennett, Chantel Monroe and "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel in a Play-In Fatal 4-Way Match to enter the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship. During the match, Bryce Donovan gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, but when the referee catches Jackson Drake placing Zayda Steel's foot on the rope during a pinfall attempt by Kylie Rae, the rest of The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan) gets ejected from ringside.

We hear from Keanu Carver, who says that it ends between him and Harlem Lewis tonight. He hopes that Harlem Lewis has taken his best shot, because he is not one to be played with and he will become the first Evolve Champion.

Chuey Martinez interviews Oro Mensah. Oro says he has been on a roll and has done more than enough to be part of the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Championship. He says that he will beat Edris Enofé tonight and head into the Fatal 4-Way Match for the title.

Edris Enofé beats Oro Mensah after clotheslining Oro Mensah off the top rope before hitting an elbow drop for the win. After the match, Edris says the last seven months have been a long road to recovery, but he is here, and it feels great to win tonight, especially against a great opponent like Oro Mensah who has worked his ass off to get to where he is. Edris says he is back, then he is suddenly met by Prime Minister Stevie Turner, who puts him in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship. All off a sudden, two referes tell Stevie that something has happened in the bacn, and it is revealed that Dani Palmer is on the ground and that her right knee has been hurt.

We hear from Harlem Lewis, who says that Keanu Carver does not know anything about him and that Carver has been in his way, and that Carver will find out that he is the only alpha male in Evolve.

The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel). Brad Baylor says that nobody cares about Brinley Reece or Dani Palmer, and Ricky Smokes declares that the only woman anyone cares about in Evolve is Zadya Steel, who he says is the only woman who deserves to be in the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship. Baylor says Jackson Drake should be in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship, then says he is not too worried because after he and Smokes get done beating down "Super" Sean Legacy, Prime Minister Stevie Turner will have no choice but to replace Legacy with Drake.

Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat "Super" Sean Legacy and Timothy Thatcher.

Backstage, we hear from Kali Armstrong, who calls out Kendal Grey for attacking her from behind after she hit her with a chop block despite being "a Mighty Mouse badass." She warns her, Wendy Choo and Kylie Rae that next week is her moment after calling her shot and being the best on Evolve. She says she may be brash and confident, but she is used to winning, and next week, she will make history again when she becomes the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion.

Backstage during the commercial break, Kendal Grey, Carliee Bright, Masyn Holiday and Chantel Monroe are backstage having hear what Kali Armstrong has had to say. Kendal says that Kali thinks she is already champion in her own mind, and Masyn admits that Kali can hit hard. Kendal says she is not afraid of physicality due to putting women twice her size on the mat in amateur wrestling, but Chantel tells her to keep dreaming as this is not amateur wrestling and that she is not winning the Evolve Women's Championship before leaving the locker room. Masyn says "the real Chantel" could be cool, but nobody will know for sure until she drops the act.

Keanu Carver beats Harlem Lewis in an Evolve Championship Play-In Match to enter the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Championship.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 21, 2025

Tony Schiavone introduces "Hangman" Adam Page and Will Ospreay to the ring to start tonight's show. Ospreay gets security to leave just him and Hangman in the ring after Ospreay says he will not get physical and that neither will Hangman, then asks Hangman if he still drinks as he wants to talk things over a few beers, which are brought to the ring. Hangman does not toast along with him, then Ospreay announces he has petitioned to make their match the main event of Double or Nothing, and tells those wondering why he would go after Anarchy in the Arena that they have no idea what is at stake. Ospreay states that whoever wins their match will have the responsibility of winning back the AEW World Championship, and states that he wants this as he has done everything the right way and he wants to wear the title with pride. He also states that he wants to bring the world title home with a big event coming up in his hometown and with all the sacrifices that he has made, and while he knows how much Hangman wants it, he wants it that little bit more. Hangman says this is the difference between them, and that he knows Ospreay's feeling because he has lived it, and that there is no greater prize or honor than to be AEW World Champion. However, while it is a professional accomplishment for Ospreay, it is personal for him; he does not just want this opportunity, he needs it, as he has wasted two years of his life with nothing but grief, sorrow and hate. He says he has not won a single championship or tournament, and the worst of it was when he was at home feeling like he had disappointed his family, and that he needs this to know that there is some kind of life after those two years. Ospreay asks Hangman what he plans to do about it, and brings up what Hangman did to Christopher Daniels before stating he will not go down that path, then says he is showing up and doing his best, even if it might not be good enough. He says that if he has lost, he has lost leaving everything in the ring and winning the fans' respect, and more importantly, their trust. Hangman asks if that is enough for Moxley, but Ospreay says that he does not know, as he has faced Moxley twice and lost, yet Hangman has won. He then demands that Hangman, knowing that if he can beat him, he can beat Moxley. Ospreay says that Hangman has lost everyone's respect after what he did, then says he is not that guy and that he is just going to show up and do his best, because he is the best in the world. Ospreay says he knows anything that can happen when the bell rings, and if Hangman ends up victorious, it will take more than one person to take the World Championship, and he will have his back. He also hopes that if he wins, that Hangman has his back. Ospreay then tells Hangman to meet him in the desert, as he is calling him out for a shoot-out. Ospreay chugs his beer, then Hangman has a smooth swig from his own bottle. Both men then look at each other on the way out before looking at the men's Owen Hart Tournament trophy and having a brief staredown.

Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir head to the ring. Moxley says tempers are rising, but spoils will go to those that embrace the anarchy.

The Opps (Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs) and Swerve Strickland beat Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) in a trios match. After the match, Moxley and The Young Bucks go on the attack as Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli join in. All of a sudden, "The Wreslter" Katsuyori Shibata shows up and cleans house. Marina Shafir hits Shibata with a low blow, but Willow Nightingale runs in and hits The Pounce before chasing after Shafir. Kenny Omega then shows up and take out Nicholas Jackson, then a table gets introduced. Omega goes for a One Winged Angel through the table on Nicholas, but Claudio Castagnoli saves Nicholas as The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) and The Young Bucks flee. Samoa Joe then says he has them all on Sunday, then says he is not a waiting man and he wants them tonight.

Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) and their legal counsel. MVP says this is a momentous occasion to add a fourth member, then says he should ask MJF, who shows up with "Smart" Mark Sterling and a new suit. MVP and MJF shake hands before The Hurt Syndicate leave, then both legal counsels shake hands.

The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) head to the ring. "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Hurt Syndicate's legal counsel are already in the ring. MVP brings out MJF to induct him into The Hurt Syndicate. MJF says that his mother told him the most important day of your life is when you marry the love of your life, then says his mother never joined The Hurt Syndicate. MVP and MJF make fun of New Mexico before "Smart" Mark Sterling gets the contract signing started. He states that both legal counsels have made sure that both parties benefit, and MJF signs the contract first. MVP and Shelton sign, then Lashley is handed the pen. He take the contract and reads it, but he is still hesitant, and the rest of The Hurt Syndicate has to talk to him. He then signs the contract, then MJF celebrates before The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) show up. MJF chews them out for interrupting, but Dustin tells him to shut up, as all he does is talk and barely wrestle when he has no work ethic or grit. He says he hates MJF's guts, and while he has the utmost respect for MVP, he wants him to watch MJF. He then says that he and Guevara are "day one guys" and that they did something special six years ago at Double or Nothing, and now, they have an opportunity to win more gold. Dustin dares Shelton and Lashley to hurt him, and MVP tells him to be careful what he wishes for. Dustin says there is nothing they can do that bigger, better monsters have already done. He tells them that this will not be a walk in the park as they fight with honor and their work ethic is untouchable, and if he were a bettering man, he would bet on "the day one guys."

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who tells "Speedball" Mike Bailey that he is the one who calls him out, and that Speedball will find out why he is the Continental Champion. He says there is a first time for everything when told that Speedball has yet to be pinned or submitted since his AEW debut.

Ricochet beats Anthony Bowens by hitting him with the golden scissors as referee Paul Turner is dealing with Billy Gunn, who wants to throw Ricochet back into the ring after Bowens hits the Mollywhop. After the match, Mark Briscoe shows up with a stretcher, then hits him with it, places him on top, hits him some more, and goes for the Froggy 'Bow only for Ricochet to roll off and run away.

Backstage, we hear from Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). He says that FTR are two men who honor the traditional of professional wrestling as much as they are the greatest tag team alive, and want to look Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness in the eye as they sign the contract for their match. He even says that "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard can take part as Nigel signs the last contract of his career.

Renee Paquette hosts a face-to-face interview between Jamie Hayter and Mercedes Moné in the ring. Hayter says that if she is the underdog in their match, then so be it, as people underestimate her only to get hurt and she gets back up and again. She also says she gets things done herself, unlike Mercedes Moné, and that she is a fighter. She says that winning the Owen Hart Tournament means more to her than it does to Mercedes, as it is not just a title shot; it is about not being forgotten. She also says that once again, her back is against the wall, and she laces up her boots and fights hard because that embodies what she is. Mercedes Moné says that she is not worried and that Hayter does not have her figured out, as she is more than a champion; she is a revolution. She tells Hayter that she is looking through her rather than past her and that she always gets what she wants for her destiny is her reality and she will be AEW Women's World Champion. Mercedes mentions her accolades as TBS Champion before stating that this is about more than a championship, but leaving her legacy. She expects Hayter to bring the fight, then says this is where Hayter's chapter finally ends. Hayter mentions that Mercedes is no longer holding the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship, and says that Mercedes' destiny is to lose everything. Mercedes attacks Hayter, but Hayter fights back and hits the Hayterade. "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther show up for the next match, and Toni Storm guests on commentary.

Mina Shirakawa beats Julia Hart with a quick pinfall attempt. After the match, Julia attacks Mina from behind, but Mina gets Julia in the Figure Four Leg Lock in the middle of the ring. Skye Blue shows up and kicks Mina in the head, then Toni Storm gets in the ring and suplexes Skye Blue. Toni and Mina both smack Julia Hart around before the two of them play tug of war with the Women's World Championship. Mina hits Toni with the title, then gets the last word with a Figure Four Leg Lock on the ring post.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), who try to walk out of the arena only to be attacked by Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs. The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) soon show up for the brawl, but so does Willow Nightingale and Marina Shafir. Prince Nana shows up with some chains in his hands, and Swerve Strickland jumps in when the brawl spills its way to the ring. Kenny Omega also shows up, and the brawl soon spreads all over ringside, with "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata even getting involved. Gabe Kidd eventually shows up with the briefcase and hits Samoa Joe with it, then The Death Riders and The Young Bucks get the upper hand. Omega and Swerve end up on top of tables that The Young Bucks soon put them through.

Speed Demon - Speed recap for May 21, 2025

Ivy Nile beats Kelani Jordan to advance in the fifth women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Sol Ruca's WWE Women's Speed Championship.

Next wednesday: Ivy Nile vs. Sol Ruca for the WWE Women's Speed Championship!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!@kelani_wwe takes on @ivynile_wwe with a championship opportunity on the line. Who will earn a shot at @SolRucaWWE and the #WWESpeed Women’s Championship?! 💪 pic.twitter.com/cnLsiRQTwt

— WWE (@WWE) May 21, 2025

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 21, 2024

Fallon Henley beats Thea Hail after baiting her into a Shining Wizard to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match. After the match, Jazmyn Nyx gets in the ring and beats up Thea Hail. During the match, Ridge Holland stops Fallon from using a metal folding chair as a weapon, but the referee ends up tossing him and the rest of Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne) ejected from ringside.

Backstage, The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, is met by Nathan Frazer and Axiom. After an A-Kid joke and a chat about championship opportunity where Frazer and Axiom state they will give title shots to NXT Superstars, Luca Crusifino and Stacks want a shot at the tag team titles. Frazer says they've got it.

It is announced that Ivar is out indefinitely following the attack from Gallus at the end of last week's show, and that Wes Lee and Josh Briggs want to beat him up.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). The three of them brags about beating up three of NXT's best, and Joe Coffey says that when he becomes #1 contender tonight, Oba Femi will find out just how dangerous Gallus is. Mark Coffey says NXT will not be as comfortable now that they are back.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the NXT Tag Team Championships agaisnt The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) after No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) leap the barricade and attack Tony D'Angelo at ringside. After the match, The O.C. attack Nathan Frazer and Axiom in the ring.

Backstage, Mr. Stone is talking to one of the participants of the NXT Women's Combine when Lexis King shows up and says the only way to recruit the next big superstar is to recruit him, as he is virtually undefeated. General Manager Ava shows up and puts Lexis King in a match against a mystery opponent. Lexis leaves, and Mr. Stone says Lexis King should have has ass handed to him and that he should be the one to do it. Ava reminds him that his last match did not go so well and says that he will find the perfect opponent for Lexis King.

Backstage, Riley Osborne is ticked off with Ridge Holland getting Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Osborne) ejected from ringside, and blames him for Thea losing the match. As Ridge confronts Riley for judging him when he gave him the benefit of the doubt last week, Andre Chase stands between them and tells them to settle things in the ring.

Oba Femi guests on commentary for the next match.

Wes Lee and Josh Briggs beat Joe Coffey in a Triple Threat Match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT North American Championship. During the match, Josh Briggs headbutts Wes Lee, which causes him to fall onto Joe Coffey's legs before he hits a splash on Joe Coffey. Both men are on top of Joe Coffey for the three count.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic and Natalya. Karmen Petrovic says that this may be her first main event, but with Natalya at her side, she is ready. Natalya says she and Karmen have bonded and that they will be a well-oiled winning machine.

Backstage, Edris Enofé says he is full of bad luck, but Malik Blade tells Edris to focus on positivity. Brinley Reece says it not about luck, but about confidence, and whatever they decide to do as to whether they will be in her corner tonight, she is all for it.

Backstage, Oba Femi meets with General Manager Ava on who his opponent will be. He finds out that he will be facing Wes Lee, Joe Coffey and Josh Briggs for the NXT North American Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match at Battleground.

Jaida Parker beats Brinley Reece to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match. Malik Blade and Edris Enofé watch from backstage during the match, but show up to watch from the stage near the end.

Backstage, Fallon Henley is met by Jazymn Nyx, who talk about Henley's win tonight and her Women's North American Championship aspirations. Jazymyn Nyx mentions Fallon saying she does not need friends, which means she could get her revenge on Thea Hail, then walks away. Fallong looks shocked.

We see Wendy Choo wake up.

We hear from Roxanne Perez, who says it is her title against the world and that she is better, and anybody can say what they want to say about her. She says all she cares about is the NXT Women's Championship, as all she sees is a prodigy when she looks in the mirror.

Backstage, General Manager Ava is on the phone, stating that Roxanne Perez will soon find out who her next challenger for the NXT Women's Championship is for Battleground.

Before the next match, Lexis King says that another opponent will soon fall to him and that he is undefeated. Mr. Stone soon shows up, points to the stage, and Dante Chen shows up to challenge Lexis King.

Dante Chen beats Lexis King after countering the Coronation with an inside cradle following the distraction by Mr. Stone.

Backstage, Lola Vice and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler talk about their match. Lola says they are unstoppable, and Shayna tells Lola to keep the dancing backstage.

Trick Williams heads to the ring. He brings up Noam Dar attacking him from behind on Supernova Sessions, then mentions Noam Dar being attacked backstage last week. He makes it known that he did not attack Noam Dar, and if he wanted to, Noam Dar would have unconscious. Suddenly, the rest of Meta-Four show up, and Jakara Jackson says that Trick Williams isn't tricking them and that they know it was him. Oro Mensah tells Trick to be a man admit he does not deserve to be NXT Champion. Lash Legend, on the other hand, believes Trick, much to Jakara and Oro's surprise, and Trick threatens to kick Oro's ass. Suddenly, Joe Coffey shows up, and Wolfgang and Mark Coffey attack Trick from behind with Joe Coffey joining in. Je'Von Evans runs into the ring to save Trick Williams, but the numbers game takes over, even as Trick Williams gets back up.

Backstage, Mr. Stone tells Dante Chen that he deserved tonight's win, and General Manager Ava shows up to congratulate Dante Chen. Chen thanks Ava for the opportunity, and Ava thanks Mr. Stone for making another star tonight.

Natalya and Karmen Petrovic beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. After the match, Shayna helps Lola up, but Lola kicks Shayna in the head. Shayna gets up as Lola dances on the apron, however, and puts Lola in the Kirifuda Clutch. Referees have to get Shayna off Lola, then General Manager Ava shows up. Ava says they are looking for a fight and that they will get it at Battleground, then Shayna Baszler takes the microphone and says "NXT Underground" before going at it with Lola again to end the show.

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

At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for May 21, 2023

Mickey Midas beats Damian Chambers by disqualification when Jayden Dominic Rose gets in the ring and attacks Mickey Midas. After the match, Chambers and Jayden stomp Mickey until Ted "The Trailer" McNaler runs in to make the save.

After the commercial break, the match is turned into a tag team match between the team of Ted "The Trailer" McNaler and Mickey Midas and the team of Damian Chambers and Jayden Dominic Rose.

Ted "The Trailer" McNaler and Mickey Midas beat Damian Chambers and Jayden Dominic Rose.

Marti Belle beats Big Mama. After the match, David Marquez interviews Marti Belle, who says that she will continue prove she is the number one woman in Derby City Wrestling.

Before the next match, Dylan Bostic says that the last time he was here, he made history by beating "The Pope" Elijah Burke, and with that, his winning streak has begun, then dares in the locker room has the balls to face him to face him. His open challenge is answered by Beck Reeves.

Dylan Bostic beats Beck Reeves in a matter of seconds after throwing his jacket at the referee in order to beat Reeves with a single kick to the groin.

"King FatBoy" Papo Esco vs. Cameron Gates from Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield is this week's featured match.

Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Willie Mack. Willie Mack says Derby City Wrestling has treated him pretty good, then says Lord Crewe is so mad about losing to him that he has sent "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams to finish the job. He then says Aaron Williams will need his "pimp cane" to limp back home to his mother when he gets done with him.

The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for May 21, 2023

Danny Limelight guests on commentary for the next match.

Slice Boogie beats Cameron Gates.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Zeda Zhang. Zeda says she is back and better than ever, then says that Bryn Thorne is not a match for her next week before telling Savanna Stone that she will hunt her and The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Brendan Divine, Honest John, Savanna Stone) down and get her revenge, then introduces UFC fighter Ashlee-Evans Smith - who is next to her - and announces that she will be at ringside next week.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) beats The Institution (Brendan Divine and Honest John) by count-out after Richie Slade helps Flex McCallion back in the ring before stopping The Institution from doing the same.

As Kevin Martenson tries to meet with Jonny Loquasto, Bateman shows up. He tells him that Jonny is on assignment in Louisville, Kentucky, then tells him that after he is done with "Pretty" Peter Avalon, he is coming for the United Heritage Championship, which he has never held. Martenson takes solace in being able to get revenge on Bateman for crushing his larynx and leaves.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. Sparks says he has a lot of momentum coming into his Golden Opportunity qualifier against Charles "R-Three" Cassus. He says it is time to put new gold around his waist and that he and R-Three have history, and while R-Three has been on a tear, he is not scared of him and he is ready to secure his golden opportunity.

Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Evan Daniels after Charles "R-Three" Cassus attacks Martenson only for "Poppin'" EJ Sparks to show up and attack Cassus. As the referee is pre-occupied - and out of the ring - Bateman shows up and lays out Evan Daniels so he can face Martenson, who quickly retains soon afterwards.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 21, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Kross at the announce desk. Kross says he has not had a good week, as Jay Smooth has a leg injury and he has not heard from Martin, then says he has to take care of business in order to keep The Etiquette together and that he will do whatever he has to do.

"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Kross.

We hear from Norman Meklakov, who says that he is the most dominant man in all of professional wrestling and that no man can break out of the Meklalock.

Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov at the announce desk. Meklakov says nobody can break the Meklalock, then says he has seen some new faces as well as new victims to break with the hold. Meklakov issues an open challenge, and Austin Lane and Matt show up. Austin Lane says he has had an eye on Meklakov and that can break the Meklalock, but Matt wants an opportunity. Austin tells Matt to let him have the opportunity, which Matt does, and says he can not only break the Meklalock, but reverse it. Meklakov punches Austin Lane in the back before putting him in the Meklakov, and Dustin Starr goes for a closer look just before Austin Lane gets back to his feet and Matt clocks Austin Lane in the face. Matt then stomps Austin Lane in the head on the ring steps before revealing he is in league with Meklakov.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor on the announce desk. Diana Taylor says that she earned the Memphis Women's Championship and that nobody has done anything for her despite being in the company since the beginning, then tells Dustin Starr that if the board of directors want it, somebody can come and get it.

Cassandra Golden beats Diana Taylor. After the match, Cassandra Golden hands the Memphis Women's Championship back to Dustin Starr and says that next time she touches it, it is coming home with her.

Backstage, Kid Wrestling meets with "Big Swole" Justin Cole and offers to team with him against The Posse, but Justin Cole says this is not a fight, not a wrestling match. Kid Wrestling says he is not waiting in the back for the bulls to pounce, but Justin wants to do this alone.

The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after Lamont knocks Chris Hayes out with a gold chain...almost. After the match, referee Ray Ray Sanders finds Lamont's gold chain in Lamont's hand and reverses the decision, giving Country Rock the win.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) in a two-on-one handicap match by disqualification. During the match, Kid Wrestling runs in and gets on the apron to become Justin Cole's tag team partner, and Justin Cole accepts his help. The match ends with Simon pulls Mr. Chris out of a pinfall attempt following the Swole Slam before pulling a big, long rusty chain out from underneath the ring and hitting Justin Cole with it. After the match, Mr. Chris takes the spiked shoulder pad from his jacket and runs it into Kid Wrestling's eye before he and Simon tear Kid Wrestling's mask apart.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 21, 2021

WWE official Sonya Deville is in the ring as all SmackDown champions except for the WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns are on stage. Sonya announces that WWE will leave the Thunderdome and return to live crowds in July. She then welcomes the SmackDown parade of champions: tag team champions Rey and Dominik Mysterio, Women's Tag Team Champions Natalya and Tamina, and Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews. When Sonya says that Apollo Crews will be defending his title, Apollo Crews takes exception to being in the match before stating that he will be retaining his title after unleashing total destruction on Big E, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. He says they will all fall one by one and once again become victorious. The SmackDown parade of champions continues with Women's Champion Bianca Belair, then Sonya introduces Reigns. Paul Heyman shows up and calls the parade "a parade of title holders" and calls Roman is "the pre-eminent champion" of all sports entertainment. He then says that Roman will be part of a real parade of championship later tonight at his own pleasure, then leaves. Sonya then asks the fans to give all the champions on stage a hand, then Bayley slides into the ring. Bayley says she is the longest reigning SmackDown Women's Champion in history and a double champion during that reign, and says she should be thanked for putting the company on her back. She then insults all the champions on stage except for Apollo Crews. As she does this, she calls Bianca Belair a cheater and "a damn criminal" for using her ponytail to beat her on Sunday, and says Bianca should be stripped of her championship and placed around her waist. Bianca then gets in the ring, telling Bayley that if she wants the title, she had better come and take it. Bayley says "it's not time," and as she leaves the ring, Bianca is attacked by Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Natalya and Tamina run into the ring to even the odds, but even they get overpowered.

Bayley, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Bianca Belair, Natalya and Tamina with a Kirifuda Clutch from Baszler to Natalya.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Big E. Big E says that tonight, he will stand in the ring with dogs who future hall of famers and world champions, and that this iron will sharpen his iron. He says he will leave no doubt that he is the rightful Intercontinental Champion.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that the pain his father taught him serves a purpose, as it is honest and it is truth. We then see Aleister Black's tattoos as he says that the people live proudly in their cesspool of sings and denial as it is all they are. He also says that the people are sick and dying animals and that it is time to separate the weak from the strong and to cull the herd.He also says that the people are sick and dying animals and that it is time to separate the weak from the strong and to cull the herd.

Before the next match, King Corbin calls Shinsuke Nakamura taking his crown the most disrespectful thing he has ever seen, as Shinsuke is not a real king despite being "The King of Strong Style" because a real king owns expensive material things. He then says that he will grind Nakamura against the mat with the heel of his boot before having the crown cleaned, then calls out Nakamura. Suddenly, a man shows up playing guitar. He says his name is Rick Boogs, and that he is here to rock with "the real king of SmackDown," Shinsuke Nakamura. Rick Boogs - who is played by Eric Bugenhagen, who also plays The Night Panther on the Old Spice advertisements - then plays guitar to Nakamura's theme as Nakamura comes out in a robe and wearing Corbin's crown.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats King Corbin with an inside cradle following the guitar solo distraction from Rick Boogs.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso meets with WWE official Sonya Deville. Jimmy says he and Jey Uso are ready to "do it big" against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Sonya makes the match for next week.

We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he won more titles in his first two years in WWE than most people do in their entire careers, and says that he intends on being a three-time Intercontinental Champion.

Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Roman says he believes himself to be a humble man and takes every moment he can to teach his sons about humility, and while he does not like to brag on live television, he will let Paul Heyman celebrate him. Heyman calls this "a unique surprise" and acknowledges Roman Reigns and his accomplishments since his return to WWE and calls him the most pre-eminent champion in WWE as well as sports entertainment. Heyman then tells Roman his wish is his commands, and asks him if he wants anything else. Roman asks for Jimmy Uso to be brought to him, but Cesaro shows up again, this time with his right arm in a sling. Cesaro says he could not find Seth Rollins, then says he kept hearing Roman Reigns talk and says he wants to face Roman again for the Universal Championship at Hell in a Cell. Suddenly, Cesaro is attacked from behind by Seth Rollins. Referees and officials have to pull Rollins away from Cesaro and force him to the back as Cesaro is checked on. Rollins suddenly runs back down the ramp and attacks Cesaro again. This time, Rollins hits Cesaro with The Stomp, then fakes leaving a second time before hitting Cesaro with The Stomp again, this time on the ramp. A stretcher has to be brought in for Cesaro.

Backstage, Seth Rollins is being interviewed when he sees Cesaro being stretchered out of the arena. Seth then grabs Cesaro and screams at him.

Before the next match, Robert Roode tells Dominik Mysterio not to let Sunday's win get over his head, as his father Rey Mysterio did all the work, then says "bring your son to work day" is over and that he will prove that Dominik does not belong in WWE.

Dominik Mysterio beats Robert Roode after Dolph Ziggler's interference attempt fails.

Backstage, Jey Uso is met by Jimmy Uso, who tells him about their tag team match with The Street Profits. Jey Uso is upset that Jimmy put him in a match without telling him and now has to tell Roman Reigns, even as Jimmy says it is about them and not Roman.

Backstage, Jey Uso tells Roman Reigns about Jimmy Uso booking him in a tag team match next. Roman tells Jey that Jimmy is being selfish right now and that everything the two of them do represents the family.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) make fun of the current Roman Reigns family situation before saying there will be nothing cute about what they will do to The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sami Zayn, who accuses Kayla of trying to minimize him like everyone else and that he will never forget the conspiracy against him, and no matter what anyone thinks or say, he will take back the Intercontinental Championship.

Apollo Crews retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Big E, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a Fatal 4-Way Match after Aliester Black suddenly shows up and kicks Big E with the Black Mass as Apollo Crews holds Big E down by his feet.

Talking Smack: Apollo Crews addresses Aleister Black's involvement in tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match.

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

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 21, 2021

Ari Sterling beats Asher Hale.

August Grey and Ikemen Jiro beat The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil Singh).

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 21, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Lana and Naomi beat Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke.

Mansoor beats Cedric Alexander.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 21, 2020

Brie, Nikki and JJ head to a whiskey bar. Brie pulls up a quiz on her phone about what kind of neighbor Nikki could be, as Nikki is about to move into her new house near Brie's.

At Nikki's new house, things are being set up. At Brie and Bryan's house, everyone gets ready to see Nikki's new house. Nikki has a cat suit for Winston to make him look like a black cat to scare the ghosts away as part of a Russian tradition brought up by Artem, who is currently in Los Angeles. Winston is the first guest to enter Nikki's new house, which everyone loves. Nikki has now moved into her new house and is now Brie's next door neighbor, and feels more accomplished, powerful and independent now that she has her own home. When Brie looks around, though, she realizes it is not exactly toddler-friendly, and is afraid that Brie could escape her house, go into Nikki's and have an accident. JJ finds out that Artem never really brought up bringing a black cat into the house first after Nikki FaceTimes Artem.

Nikki goes to her OB/GYN with Kathy to see where her fertility is and to see if she can have a baby in the future. She finds out that she needs to freeze her eggs - and embryos - at 35 to ensure that she can have a child with Artem. Nikki is reluctant about the idea

Brie and Bryan go to a pool supply store to buy a pool fence for the pool at Nikki's house, and find out that it can get pretty expensive.

Brie calls Nikki about a pool fence, but Nikki shuts the idea down, not liking the idea of Brie trying to dictate things in her house. Nikki is suddenly interested when told there is a Louis Vuitton pool cover.

Artem and Nikki go grocery shopping. Nikki brings up the idea of freezing her eggs rather than freezing an embryo. Artem feels like he should have more of a say when it comes to having a child.

Brie and Nikki sign autographs at the Arizona Food and Wine Festival. Brie brings up trying to get a pool gate for Nikki with JJ and Lauren, but JJ wants Brie that Nikki is "messing with Brie's baby."

Later on in a wine store, Nikki brings up telling Artem that she is freezing her eggs to Brie, and mentions Artem being upset. As they talk, Brie feels that Nikki is afraid of commitment. Brie says she cannot handle having pressure in a relationship, since she feels she will shut down, and tells Nikki that she does not want total commitment right now, but Brie reminds Nikki that she makes Artem feel that they will be married.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie brings over a pool safety sign for the pool. Nikki is reluctant to the idea, and tosses the signs over the fence between their houses.

Artem meets Brie for some coffee. Artem says she is surprised that Nikki is freezing her eggs, and that he feels they are in different places in their relationship. He says that he wants to have kids, but that Nikki does not feel that way. He eventually says that he wants to marry Nikki eventually. Brie realizes that Nikki is terrified and that Artem is taking their relationship seriously.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie contacts Nikki via walkie talkie, and apologizes for trying to force a pool gate or a pool sign on her. Nikki says she will have a pool gate and a cover for the pool.

At Nikki's house, Artem is cooking eggs. Nikki continues their conversation about her freezing her eggs from the grocery store, and admits that she does not want to feel pressured into anything in their relationship. Artem tells Nikki not to be worried about such a thing. Nikki also asks Artem to move in with her full-time, which Artem is on board with.

Brie and Artem go ring shopping, and Artem is surprised by how expensive rings can be. Artem looks forward to being in a long-term relationship with Nikki.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for May 21, 2020

This week's episode looks back on the road to Toni Storm vs. Piper Niven vs. Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II. Highlights and matches include:

Jinny vs. Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship, April 12, 2019

The debut of Piper Niven.

Piper Niven vs. Rhea Ripley, July 3, 2019

Kay Lee Ray winning the battle royal to decide a #1 contender to the NXT UK Women's Championship

Next week: Four more hidden gems are unearthed!

Piper Niven talking about her friendship with Kay Lee Rya and Toni Storm on NXT UK TakeOver II: Prime Target

Toni Storm vs. Piper Niven vs. Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 21, 2019

Before the next match, The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) announce that it is Bollywood time and not Lucha time after Lars Sullivan absolutely destroyed The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado), and demand that the referee count to ten so they can win tonight by forfeit. Suddenly, General Manager Drake Maverick shows up and tells The Singh Brothers are correct to say that The Lucha House Party will not be here tonight. However, he has found the perfect opponents as suitable opponents: "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Humberto Carrillo.

"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Humberto Carrillo beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).

We hear from Mike and Maria Kanellis as well as Oney Lorcan before tonight's Fatal 5-Way Match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ariya Daivari, who says that he doesn't have to prove himself to prove he is the top contender and that he is not through with "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese yet.

Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari, The Brian Kendrick, Oney Lorcan and Mike Kanellis in a Fatal 5-Way Match with a La Magistral Cradle to Ariya Daivari. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese is seen watching the match from backstage multiple times. Kendrick raises Tozawa's hand in victory after the match.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 21, 2019

Backstage, Shane McMahon is on the phone when Elias shows up. Elias apologizes for what happened at Money In The Bank, saying he lost focus due to external forces. He feels he let Shane down and wants to be in his corner at Super Showdown, but Shane feels that is not necessary. However, he will be in his corner when he faces Roman Reigns tonight.

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods show up to start tonight's show. Kofi says tonight is a very special night, and Xavier Woods announces that after six long, hard, cold weeks, tonight is the return of Big E. Kofi introduces Big E as Xavier Woods brings him out in a cloak, then the cloak is uncovered to reveal a different man with ashy knees. Kofi and Xavier tell him to get out and take the cloak with him. They then bring out the real Big E, who shows up. Big E - who is not yet medically cleared - admits he has missed Kofi and Xavier as well as the fans, and after Big E's recent Twitter antics are briefly mentioned, Kofi talks about Brock Lesnar becoming Mr. Money In The Bank. Woods also reminds everyone that Kofi retained the WWE Championship against Kevin Owens that night, but Kofi reminds everyone that tonight is about Big E. However, it is not long before Owens shows up. Owens does not show up alone, as Sami Zayn shows up soon afterwards. Sami asks Owens if he believes the "absolute nonsense" going on in the ring, as Big E was gone for only six weeks and got a celebration while he never got anything after nine months on the shelf. Big E says he has a gift for him that is the same thing Owens got on Sunday: nothing. Owens hands his microphone to Sami and leaves, and Sami says the only reason Owens didn't beat Kofi in five minutes flat is because he himself didn't get to become Mr. Money In The Bank, and calls the current celebration in the ring "disgusting." He states that The New Day should not be placating to the "toxic" fans and should stop immediately, but Xavier Woods repeatedly interrupts him with Francesca II. Sami tells The New Day that their night will not end in fun, as he will beat Kofi Kingston tonight and make it so he will be lucky to be able to walk out at all. Kofi tells Sami not to let their image fool him, for when they throw down, they throw down. He promises to not only leave on his own two feet, but also walk through Sami Zayn.

Backstage, Carmella is seen looking for R-Truth...and finds him in a blonde wig. Carmella tells him his disguise will not work and that everyone is coming after him. R-Truth seems to not understand what "24/7" means, and tells Carmella he needs his help. Carmella then tears up one of the posters looking for R-Truth that has been passed around by Drake Maverick off the wall.

Ali gets an upset win on Andrade with an inside cradle.

Backstage, Carmella gives R-Truth a makeover to improve his disguise.

Carmella vs. Mandy Rose ends when WWE Superstars chase R-Truth - and Carmella - through the crowd in pursuit of the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bayley, who says she would do what she did on Sunday all over again after creating her own opportunity and silencing the doubters. She says she has moved past the hug, and tells the women's locker room to bring their best.

Carmella and R-Truth run away from members of the locker room backstage, while Sami Zayn stares in awe before heading to the ring for the next match.

Backstage, Elias is seen playing guitar as he waits for Roman Reigns.

Before the next match, it is revealed that Big E has been attacked and that his knee was targeted during the attack. Kofi heads to the ring as Xavier Woods and two referees check on Big E.

Kofi Kingston beats Sami Zayn. During the match, it is announced that Big E has been taken to a local medical facility. After the match, Paul Heyman shows up with the Money In The Bank Briefcase. He says that it looks like the perfect time now as he teases opening it, but Kofi is attacked from behind not by Brock Lesnar, but by Dolph Ziggler, who has not been seen in some time. After a continuous attack on Kofi, Ziggler wraps a steel chair around Kofi's head and slams it into the commentary table before stomping on the chair as referees demand that he stop. After Ziggler leaves, medical staff shows up to put Kofi on a gurney. When the gurney makes it to the stage, Kofi ends up getting up from the gurney and walking out under his own power against the medical staff's and officials' advice.

It is announced that Kofi Kingston is currently in the trainers' room and that nobody is being allowed in.

Roman Reigns shows up at the arena, but he is soon welcomed by Elias, who plays guitar and sings about him on top of an 18-wheeler, saying he is as dumb as the people in Providence, Rhode Island. He calls Roman "jealous" and says it is time to take "The Big Dog" for a walk. Roman walks away afterwards.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Becky Lynch. Becky reluctantly admits that if someone were to walk around with the SmackDown Women's title without beating her, she's glad it's Bayley. The two of them agree they should definitely have a match for Bayley's title.

Becky Lynch and Bayley beat Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair following surprise cradle from Bayley to Charlotte.

Backstage, R-Truth and Carmella barely escape an attack from Jinder Mahal. As they continue to run, R-Truth is suddenly attacked from behind by The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Fortunately for R-Truth, Bo and Axel fight over who will win the WWE 24/7 Championship, and R-Truth is able to escape with Carmella again.

We look back on Goldberg's career, courtesy of Golden Corral.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dolph Ziggler, who announces that he will explain his reasoning for attacking Kofi Kingston in the ring. Ziggler then makes his way to the stage with no music, who says that Kofi Kingston's opportunity at the WWE Championship should have been his. He talks about how Kofi Kingston ran the gauntlet and jumped through hoops to win the WWE title, all the while saying that it should have been him instead. Since then, Kofi has outperformed every single champion and has earned everything that has come with being the WWE Champion, all the while saying it should have been him. Ziggler says he had no other choice, and at Super Showdown, he will beat Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship because he has to, saying the fans will honor, respect and love him like they did Kofi when he does. All the while, Ziggler is absolutely livid.

We see a video package chronicling Randy Orton's rivalry with Triple H from Evolution (Triple H, Batista, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Orton) to the present day for Super Showdown's match between Triple H and Randy Orton.

Shane McMahon shows up and introduces Elias. Shane - figuratively and literally - walks with Elias to the ring before the next match.

Roman Reigns beats Elias despite the distraction and introduction of a guitar as weapon by Shane McMahon. After the match, Shane attacks Roman, then tries to hit Roman with a guitar shot only to eat a Superman Punch. Roman then grabs the guitar to use it as a weapon, but Drew McIntyre gets in the ring and hits Roman with a Claymore.

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

Total Miz Island - Miz and Mrs. recap for May 21, 2019

At Castle Marmiz, Mike and Maryse are having breakfast when Maryse finds out that Mike is on an Internet list of "top ten dad bods." As Maryse has problems pronouncing the word "annihilate," Mike says he does not have a "dad bod" before admitting that he has one in the picture. He also brings up the fact that Maryse is covered up in the picture of him with a picture of a hot dog. Mike goes on a diet.

Mike and Maryse head to a furniture store with billiard, foosball, table hockey and playing card tables. Mike has no idea that Maryse is calling up Mike's friends for his birthday and that they will have a low-key night for his birthday, and Maryse decides to keep up the illusion to mess with him. The two of them then make a bet on what to buy for the house: If Mike wins, they get a card table; if Maryse wins, they get table hockey. They then compete on a few tables as well as a dartboard to decide which table they get, and Maryse beats Mike 2-1.

At SmackDown Live in Portland, Oregon, Mike talks with Renee Young backstage about his birthday along with Paige and Samoa Joe.

Back at home, Maryse is planning and preparing everything for Mike's return home, with the real fun happening tomorrow night - unbeknownst to Miz. Mike and Maryse have a home-cooked dinner - which is actually delivered from elsewhere - and Mike gets a membership to a gym as well as a body shaper that Maryse has to cut open with scissors when Miz has trouble taking it off.

Mike heads to the gym with trainers Tyler and CJ. Meanwhile, Mike's friends are at home with Maryse for "Miz Fest 2018." We learn that the gym membership is to get Mike out of the house so that she can get everything situated. When Mike comes home, he has no idea what is going on until he hears noises outside of the bathroom due to everyone thinking they are surprising Mike only to find out they are surprising the contractor who works on things around the house.

"Miz Fest 2018" goes underway. The Miz gets a playing card table. During the party, Maryse tells Mike they will be going out later, and George tells Mike he will take care of Monroe while they are gone. Later on, Mike finds out that there is a party bus right outside, and Ryan Cabrera gifts Miz with a "Dad Bod" shirt with his face on it. Afterwards, everyone heads out for dancing, music and drinks.

As everyone leaves the dance hall, Mike's friend Nathan shows up, and everyone heads elsewhere. At their next location, everyone breathes helium and tries to talk with a very high-pitched voice. Marjo doesn't get what is going on and leaves.

Later on at "Miz Fest," Mike and Maryse find out that George is out of the house and part of the proceedings. When they ask him who is watching Monroe, he reveals that Marjo is watching her, and Maryse gets a text from Marjo saying she is taking care of Monroe. Afterwards, everyone has fun on the party bus.

The next morning, Maryse surprises Mike with a stand of the picture of "Dad Mod" Mike raising the hand of Maryse being covered up with a hot dog. Mike is turned off, but Maryse takes her bra off behind the stand.

New episodes are coming this summer!

Bonus clip: Mike gets a Rock tattoo.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 21, 2018

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Angle says Raw has been on a roll lately, and tonight, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey will sign a contract for her match against Nia Jax for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at Money In The Bank, and he will preside over it. Also, there will be a Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Before he can say who is in it, Commissioner Stephanie McMahon suddenly shows up. Stephanie says that WrestleMania is water under the bridge and that she holds no hard feelings, and that she will always do what is best for business. She then announces that she will preside over the contract signing between Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey, then says that Angle tends to let his emotions get the better of him, especially with Roman Reigns. Suddenly, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman tells Stephanie that if she has something to say to him, to say it to him. Stephanie says she does not understand Roman's current attitude, and says that if he lets his temper continue to get the better, he should look for another line of work. Roman tells Stephanie to show him some respect or else he will head to the back and destroy some of her favorite Superstars. Stephanie says she does not play favorites and is in charge of several revenue streams. Roman then focuses on one of "her favorite revenue streams." That "revenue stream" is Brock Lesnar, and that while Stephanie says she is dealing with Lesnar, Roman tells her to "cut the corporate crap." Stephanie tells Roman he lost his qualifying match and to take it up with Jinder Mahal. After Roman says that he already did, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says he feels indebted to Roman after what he did, as he stepped up and grabbed the brass ring to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He says everyone knows him winning the match is what is best for business. He then says it is time to tell the truth about how people feel about Roman, and admits that he actually likes Roman Reigns before asking the crowd to chant something Roman needs to hear: "Thank you, Roman." Owens then says that Stephanie is right when she says she does not play favorites as he is proof of that, since he has history with her brother Shane and her father Vince and Stephanie still knows talent when she sees it. After Stephanie shows irritation with Kevin Owens putting his arm on her shoulder, Stephanie says she will prove she knows talent when she sees it, and makes a match between Roman and Owens that starts after the commercial break.

Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens by disqualification after he is attacked from behind by Jinder Mahal. After the match, Seth Rollins runs in and beats up Jinder Mahal, Sunil Singh and Kevin Owens single-handedly.

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns beat Kevin Owens and Jinder Mahal. After the match, Jinder Mahal attacks Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins with a steel chair, knocking Rollins off the stage before repeatedly smashing the steel chair into Roman's back. Referees eventually arrive, and Jinder attacks Roman with the steel chair one more time.

Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal is made official for Money In The Bank.

Sami Zayn shows up. Sami Zayn mentions Renee Young's interview with Bobby Lashley from two weeks ago, and says it is not entirely accurate and that he will expose Lashley and his lies. To help him do that, he has invited Lashley's three sisters, Frances, Cathy and Jessica, to the show. Three men dressed as women show up and head into the ring. "Cathy" says that Bobby beat all of his sisters up and like beating up on her the most, and because of that, she grabbed a broom and used it against him. "Frances" says she carries her helmet because Bobby would take his knuckle and hit her on top of the head as hard as he could, and kept on doing it until he bought an army helmet. "Jessica" says she carries a towel around because Bobby always hurt her feelings and that a Kleenex wasn't enough, and that the towel was "sopping wet" by the end of the night. Sami says that everyone has now seen the real Bobby. "Cathy" says that Bobby only loves himself and does not love any of them, and "Frances" says their parents were ashamed of Bobby until they shipped him off to reform school. "Jessica" says Bobby was a brat who would steal candy and was a thief, and that people would call the cops on him whenever he came around. Sami then says that Bobby Lashley is a liar, a thief, a bully, a juvenile delinquent and a menace to society. Suddenly, Lashley shows up, then he makes fun of the fact that Sami picked three men to represent his sisters and says he is hilarious, then thanks him for doing this and says he could not be any better of a friend. Sami says he would like it better if he Helluva Kicked him out of the ring like a piece of garbage, as Lashley's family says that Lashley is garbage. Lashley stops smiling, and Sami runs away. Suddenly, Lashley's "sisters" attack Lashley, and they hold him up so that Sami can attack him. All of a sudden, Lashley powers out and lays out all four men.

Renee Young interviews Alexa Bliss. After an ancient history lesson involving the Visigoths and the Roman Empire in 410 AD and how the Visigoths won with the element of surprise, Alexa says Ember Moon had the element of surprise the last time they met, but tonight will be a fair fight and this time she will win.

Ember Moon beats Alexa Bliss after Mickie James gets ejected from the match after trying to get physically involved.

Backstage, Commissioner Stephanie McMahon - who is in General Manager Kurt Angle's office - is met by Finn Balor and Braun Strowman, wanting a rematch with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. Strowman takes an apple at Stephanie's asking. Stephanie says they are not exactly tag team partners and will be facing each other at Money In The Bank, and tries to drive a wedge between them before putting them in a match against each other. Strowman crushes the apple and says he likes competition.

Baron Corbin beats No Way Jose.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle - who is now stuck in the middle of the backstage area with bad cellphone reception - is met by Chad Gable. As Gable and Angle talk about a missed opportunity, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up, and Drew says they’d love to beat Finn Balor and Braun Strowman up again, but from what they hear, that decision is up to Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. After Dolph and Drew McIntyre act like they own the place, they mock Gable, who is more than ready to fight when Gable asks them if they think they are special. Angle tells both sides in this conflict that this will be settled in the ring.

We hear from Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango), who say that The B-Team changing their name and getting new T-shirts does not make them any better. They say there is only room for one "B team" on Raw.

The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) get another surprise win against Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) after a double-team.

Commissioner Stephanie McMahon is in the ring to preside over the contract signing for the WWE Raw Women's Championship match at Money In The Bank between "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax. Nia Jax is brought out first, followed by "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Stephanie then says that Nia Jax challenged Ronda to make a name for herself at Ronda, especially since Ronda has not competed in a singles match in WWE and is ripe for the picking. She also says that due to the lack of weight divisions in WWE, Nia is a much bigger opponent than what Ronda is used to. She knows Ronda does not like losing very much, and if Nia wins, Ronda will tuck tail and leave WWE forever. Stephanie then gives Nia Jax a hard time for taking so long to become a champion and taking so long to beat Alexa Bliss, and says Ronda may know the truth that Nia is lazy. She then implies it will not take long for Ronda to get Nia in an arm bar - assuming she can lock it in - if Nia is lazy. Nia grabs the microphone and says Ronda can't get the arm bar and that she is tired of the "lazy" crap. Nia then says she will make a name for herself by beating Ronda at Money In The Bank, then signs the contract. Ronda signs the contract immediately after, then moves the table away before saying she is happy the truth came out. She then says that is okay as they shake hands, because she is going to take her title as well as her arm. Both women stare down. The contract signing is over.

Dolph Ziggler beats Chad Gable. After the match, Drew McIntyre picks up Chad Gable and hits him with the Claymore.

Natalya beats Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan and Dana Brooke with a Sharpshooter to Sarah Logan to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Natalya, who says experience may be one of her best assets, but "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey is her training partner. After Money In The Bank, she hopes that she and Ronda have new nicknames, with Ronda as "Raw Women's Champion" and herself as "Ms. Money In The Bank."

Elias is in the ring. He says that ever since he showed up in the WWE, stock has went up 150% after the entire world found out that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." This time around, Elias plays a song that involves fan interaction before saying it is good to be loved, then says he does not feel the same way about tonight's crowd. Elias then proceeds to make fun of Albany, New York only to be interrupted by Bobby Roode. Elias attacks Roode before the bell rings, and despite the attack, Roode elects to go on with the match, and proceeds to go to town on Elias.

Elias beats Bobby Roode. After the match, Braun Strowman shoulder tackles Elias on his way to the ring.

Next week: Jinder Mahal vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Intercontinental Championship! A Last Chance Gauntlet Match for the last slot in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match!

Braun Strowman beats Finn Balor. After the match, Braun Strowman puts Finn Balor in the corner before pointing up at the Money In The Bank Briefcases above the ring.

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

Backlash 2017 - The LIVE Results

Dolph Ziggler says he is prepared for "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura, as there is no footage of him before tonight and that he will be the one delivering tonight, not Nakamura. He says his match with Nakamura will be a clinic, and that all the fans will be let down when Nakamura tonight. Ziggler also announces that their match is the first one on the card.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Sami Zayn in the Social Media Lounge. Sami Zayn says he has a shot at beating Baron Corbin tonight. As for whether or not he has gotten better opportunities since moving to SmackDown Live, he feels there has been more opportunities to mix it up with amazing competitors. Also, Sami Zayn - on the question of what his secret is to a positive attitude - says it's all about looking ahead.

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Aiden English.

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Dolph Ziggler in his main roster debut.

Before the next match, Tyler Breeze shows up dressed as a janitor. (He pretends to be one on the apron during the match.)

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) in a comedic match. During the match, Tyler Breeze dresses up as a janitor and an old woman, which is well received by the crowd.

Sami Zayn beats Baron Corbin.

We see a sneak peak at a new Rocket League video by UpUpDownDown, followed by an announcement that Xavier Woods will be at the Rocket League Championship Series on June 2nd.

After The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) roll the Persian rug out for Jinder Mahal, Jinder says Chicago, Illinois is full of haters who hate him for how he looks and talks. He says he will turn the hatred into something almost holy. He is a peaceful man, but he is an animal when provoked, and he will turn the WWE Universe into believers and prove he is the modern day Maharaja when he wins the WWE Championship.

The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina) beat Charlotte Flair, Naomi and Becky Lynch after Becky Lynch submits to Natalya's Sharpshooter.

Kevin Owens retains the WWE United States Championship against AJ Styles by count-out after countering a Styles Clash on a commentary table by sending Styles' right foot into an opening on said table, causing his foot to be caught in some cords. After the match, Owens superkicks Styles as the referee frees Styles from the cords. Styles has to be helped to the back after the match.

Luke Harper beats Erick Rowan.

Jinder Mahal beats Randy Orton - who is distracted with both of The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) - with a Cobra Clutch slam from behind to win the WWE Championship!

On Talking Smack, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger ponders his future in WWE.