Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 22, 2026

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rhea mentions Jade Cargill and her crew attacking her to send a message only to piss her off, and now that she is back, she is itching for a fight. Rhea tells Cargill that if she wants her rematch, she will happily beat her again at Clash in Italy for the WWE Women's Championship. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss show up, and Charlotte tells Rhea not to get ahead of herself as they all still have a six-woman tag team match, and Alexa says they need to be on the same page. Charlotte also wants to know where Rhea was when they were attacked last week. Rhea says she was with family in Australia. Charlotte says she needed her help, but Rhea mentions that Charlotte told her she did not need her help. Rhea asks Charlotte how she can trust her to have her back if she cannot have Alexa's, and Charlotte takes this as Rhea drawing a wedge between her and Alexa. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Jacy Jayne is entertained by Charlotte and Rhea arguing, which she says all started when Fatal Influence stepped onto the scene. She also says that while they have been at each others' throats, Fatal Influence have ascended to the top. She says that when there is an opportunity, Fatal Influence takes it. Charlotte challenges Fatal Influence to a tag team match later tonight. Jacy says that is all she needed to hear.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga). Solo Sikoa says Talla Tonga is more than ready and that he wants everyone, including Tama Tonga, to watch what Talla does to Shinsuke Nakamura tonight. Royce Keys shows up and confronts Solo Sikoa for costing him a title match, and tells Solo to stay out of his business. Solo says that if Royce did not need his help, all he had to do was say so. He just says that Royce needs somebody to watch his back, and asks who better to do it than family.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss. Alexa tells Charlotte that she is sick and tired of Charlotte and Rhea bickering and that they will be the ones teaming up tonight out of the three of them.

Talla Tonga beats Shinsuke Nakamura following the distraction and interference attempt by Solo Sikoa. After the match, Solo Sikoa goes for the Samoan Spike as Talla Tonga holds Nakamura down. Tama Tonga stops Solo, then attacks Nakamura himself. Solo goes for a Samoan Spike again, but Damian Priest shows up with a metal folding chair. Solo, Talla and Tama leave the ring.

We see a video package for Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with referee Charles Robinson regarding the power outage, then meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He asks Cody to let him handle Gunther and make sure the contract gets signed. Cody agrees, then runs into Sami Zayn, who tells Cody that if he needs help, all he has to do is ask. Cody says "Thanks, but no thanks" and leaves. Sami then meets with Aldis, and is told that time is tight. Sami says that he is owed a little respect and cannot get a match, even though Cody can get time to address his fans while he cannot. Cody shows up, having overheard everything, makes himself Sami's opponent tonight.

Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga) meet in the locker room. Tama Tonga says that everyone thinks they are weak, and says that Solo Sikoa has to handle Damian Priest and show that they are not weak, and that he must do this on his own for the family. Solo agrees, and tells Tama to get the match made.

Before the next match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) show up. Nia says that tomorrow night she and Lash will end Paige and Brie Bella's nostalgia tour and take the women's tag titles back, and Lash says that taking Tiffany Stratton's title will be the perfect beginning to a golden weekend.

Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Lash Legend in an open challenge match. During the match, Chelsea Green shows up to support Tiffany Stratton from ringside. Near the end of the match, Nia Jax grabs at Tiffany as Tiffany is at the top rope, but Tiffany kicks her away. Chelsea soon sends Nia into the ring post, and when Lash grabs at Chelsea, Tiffany gets the schoolkid pin and the win to retain.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis finds out that the power issue in the arena is being caused by Danhausen working with his cloning machine. Danhausen disappears when he presses a button and the power goes out in the room.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Miz and Kit Wilson. The Miz insists that he is not cursed by Danhausen, despite what has happened to them as of late, then Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up. Axiom says that Danhausen has cursed The Miz, and Kit Wilson calls this disrespectful and toxic. The Miz then challenges Axiom to a match next week in his hometown, to which Axiom agrees.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. As Trick Williams and Lil Yachty talk about The Miz interrupting them, Carmelo Hayes suddenly shows up and tells Trick to do the right thing, as Trick screwed him out of his championship opportunity. He also says that if it were not for Trick, he would still be United States Championship. Carmelo says that he is not here to discredit Trick and that he has always believed in him, then says there is a difference between carrying a title and being a champion. He says that he won the fans over with his hard work and his blood, sweat and tears, and tells Trick to give what both him and the fans want: a match for the WWE United States Championship right here, right now. Lil Yachty says that Trick Williams has a tight schedule, Carmelo tells Trick to make time for a title defense if his secretary allows for it, as the old Trick Williams would not have anyone telling him what to do. After Carmelo says that Trick was always good at playing second fiddle, Trick says that he does not eat dirty rice or chew his cabbage twice, and says that while he ended the open challenge, Carmelo will get his match tonight, and the ass-whupping is on the house. Trick Williams then calls for a referee for this impromptu title match.

Trick Williams beats Carmelo Hayes. During the match, Ricky Saints shows up to watch the match from ringside. Near the end of the match, Saints mouths off at Carmelo at ringside only to be shoved out of the way by authority at ringside, and when Saints' argument with referee Charles Robinson costs Carmelo the win, Carmelo knocks Saints off the ring apron. That allows Trick to hit the Trick Shot for the win.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is angry with himself again when he notices Johnny Gargano lying on a road crate. He tells Gargano what is going on, saying he knows what is going on around here and that Gargano is "the last good guy left" for letting nobody change who he is. When Sami leaves, Gargano knocks over the water bottle near his own head in reference to the two other water bottles that Sami has just angrily smacked around.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricky Saints, who is then immediately punched in the face by Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo then tells Saints to stay out of his business.

Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Charlotte gets a revenge-filled hot tag and hits Lainey Reid with Natural Selection following Rhea's Riptide in response to Lainey Reid hitting her with a superkick meant for Rhea. After the match, Rhea, Charlotte and Alexa Bliss are attacked by Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab. Cargill and Rhea are the only ones left near the ring, and Cargill hits Rhea with a pump kick followed by Jaded.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he and Sami Zayn are friends, but he does not recognize Sami so much and says that his change in attitude has become too much. He hopes to make Sami Zayn look in the mirror and become accountable, then says than Gunther can do whatever he wants, as he cannot change the fact that he is facing him.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab. Michin says that the women's division is lying about who is the best when they are the best, and that they will prove they are the best again. B-Fab says it is best their opponents not just show up. Jade Cargill says it is time to do the work and get her title back.

Solo Sikoa beats Damian Priest after Priest ends off Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga only for Solo to hit him with the Samoan Spike for the win. After the match, The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga) attack Damian Priest before Royce Keys shows up and makes quick work of Tama and Talla before confronting Solo, who just walks away. Royce helps Priest up, and Priest almost choke slams Royce before realizing who he is.

Backstage, we hear from Brie Bella and Paige. Brie and Paige have talked about their successful women's tag team title reign and state that there is more to staying champion than brute strength. They state that when they step into the ring at Saturday Night's Main Event, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) will not know what hit them.

Backstage, Chelsea Green runs into Blake Monroe. They both introduce themselves to each other, then Blake Monroe says she saw Chelsea earlier and wishes she didn't. Blake leaves, then The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) rush out and smack her into some road crates.

Backstage, Royce Keys confronts Damian Priest, asking him what his problem is and telling him that R-Truth told him to have Priest's back tonight. Priest says he does not know or trust him, and says that Royce would have done the same thing in his shoes. Royce says that if it is an issue Priest wants, it is an issue Priest will get.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Sami Zayn after Gunther suddenly shows up and puts Cody in a sleeper hold from the apron. When this happens, Sami charges at Cody, but Cody dodges and Sami nails Gunther instead. Cody then hits Sami with the Cross Rhodes for the win. After the match, Cody and Gunther brawl, and Gunther powerbombs Cody. Sami confronts Gunther before Gunther can put Cody in a sleeper hold, but Sami backs down and lets Gunther put Cody in a sleeper anyway. Sami has second thoughts about leaving Cody to Gunther as he leaves, and Gunther ultimately makes Cody pass out before holding up the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

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

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 22, 2026

We look back on The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) vs. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team CHampionships at Slammiversary 2025.

We look back on Steve Maclin vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Daria Rae for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include the ritual of workout and food at every new town, the ingredients for a perfect cheeseburger, the difference between Northerners and Southerners in the United States, and the ideal pizza slice.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo proclaims that he is back in TNA and that his return was wasted on a city whose claim to fame is a basketball team who peaked before he was even born. He says that everyone loves nostalgia, but today, the city of Syracuse, New York is full of losers, including Eli Isom. He then says people hate him because he ain't him, and if he weren't him, he would hate him, too.

Joe Alonzo beats Eli Isom after reversing a roll-up and grabbing the tights on the pinfall attempt.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 22, 2025

Ivy Nile beats Maxxine Dupri.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro).

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 22, 2025

Mustafa Ali beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin by submission after targeting Ace Austin's knee throughout the match and using Tasha Steelz as a human shield. (This ends up being Ace Austin's last match in TNA, due to his contract expiring and not being renewed.)

Backstage, we hear from Rosemary, who says that Xia Brookside has been on the edge for far too long. They then provide a way to push Brookside over: an unconscious Lei Ying Lee.

Aztec Warriors (Laredo and Octagon Jr.) beat The Northern Armory (Jufas Icarus and Travis Williams).

Backstage, Xia Brookside tends to Lei Ying Lee, then says that nobody does not have to cheat or hurt others to succeed, and if Rosemary refuses to listen and wants to drag her down into their world, she will find out she is stronger. She says that she will fight for those who refuse to sell their souls.

Cody Deaner guests on commentary for the next match.

Eddie Edwards beats Jake Painter while he and Alisha Edwards taunt and mock Cody Deaner at ringside.

We see a vignette for Steph de Lander and Mance Warner. Mance says that the worst pain in your life is just another day at the office now, and Steph proclaims it is "The Mance and de Lancer era" now.

O'Shea Jackson Jr. guests on commentary for the next match.

Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) beat Sami Callihan and Mike Santana.

We see footage from this week's NXT regarding Trick Williams' and Joe Hendry's musical performances before their match for the TNA World Championship at NXT Battleground.

Gia Miller hosts a debate between Director of Authority Santino Marella and Robert Stone. Santino says that two years ago, he came to TNA, and business was not as robust as it is now, and he was outside of his comfort zone. He came with an open mind to put his finger on the pulse of the business, and now he refuses to be pushed around. Stone states that Santino has done absolutely nothing to make TNA a better place, then calls Santino a joke and says he will always be a joke, and that he does not deserve to be in a position of power in TNA. He also states that Santino does not deserve to be in the business, then says it is not about him vs. Santino, but about making wrestling a better place, because when he is in charge, he will fire all the losers and create "real superstars," and make everyone a lot of money. After Stone states that Santino will continue to run TNA into the ground, Santino says he is proud of what he has done and that TNA is rising to the top, and while Stone has a sense of style, he has a sense of what the people want. He considers the fans his family, and that Stone's business acumen does not match up with what TNA has, and that family both sticks and fights together. Tessa Blanchard shows up and attacks Arianna Grace, then also attacks Gia Miller. Masha Slamovich shows up to try to put Victoria through a table, but Tessa stops her. Arianna grabs Tessa by the hair and punches her before she and Masha slam her into the table. When the table does not break, Masha goes for a Death Valley Driver into the table, but the table still does not break. Nevertheless, Tessa is laid out. But when the chaos is done, Robert Stone has Santino Marella's badge.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Matt Cardona states that his match with Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship will not be happening because Maclin is not medically cleared, and says that if Maclin cannot defend, then he should be the champion. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and tells him that Maclin will be clear and ready to defend next week.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Spitfire decide that they must go "do or die" again if they are to regain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.

Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Vipress and Mazzerati. After the match, Ash and Heather By Elegance try to attack Spitfire from behind, but Spitfire gets the upper hand.

Per the TNA Injury Report, "Inevitable" Ace Austin is on a day-to-day status regarding his leg which was damaged during tonight's match.

Backstage, Matt Hardy and Leon Slater talk. Matt feels like he and Slater have a rhythm as the tag team much like The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), but they have something The Nemeths do not: contrasting abilities and experience. He thinks they can succeed as a tag team, but warns Slater to watch what both of The Nemeths are doing, as they can take advantage of the match if they do not. Matt says Slater is a weapon, and he wants to unleash him on The Nemeths and become tag team champions with him at Under Siege.

Trick Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Elijah and Joe Hendry beat The System (Moose and Brian Myers). After the match, Frankie Kazarian attacks Hendry and Elijah from behind. Kazarian wants Trick Williams to join in, but Hendry shoves Kazarian away, and Elijah smacks Kazarian with his guitar to end the show.

Collision Course - Collision recap for May 22, 2025

Adam Cole guests on commentary for tonight's show.

Tony Schiavone brings out FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway, followed by Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Nigel McGuinness, to start tonight's show for a contract signing. Cash Wheeler gives Daniel Garcia one last chance to reconsider as FTR sees him as a son, but says that Garcia is willing to throw everything away for "a bunch of nobodies." He then tells Nigel McGuinness that it will pay for him to shut up and listen rather than be paid to talk like he usually does, and tells him that there will be no commentary table to hide behind or a magic trick to save him as he is a shell of a former man against the greatest tag team in the world. FTR and Stokely sign the contract, then Daniel Garcia says that he has and still does care about FTR, but he has to see FTR for what they are now: two selfish, narcissistic sociopaths. He says that FTR turned his back on him as well as anybody that has ever cared about them, and now that they have crossed too many lines, he is standing up for himself and others who has had enough of them. He admits that FTR is greatest tag team that wrestling has ever seen, but this Sunday will be a fight, not a wrestling match, and he is going to fight. He says that Nigel may have a little bit of doubt, but he sees that look in his eyes and knows that he still has it. Garcia says that if he does not get the Nigel that he sees, then he should not sign the contract. Nigel says it will remain to be seen if he still has, but before he signs, he wants FTR's word that they will not touch, talk to or even look at him or Schiavone ever again or else it will be "Top Guys out for good." Dax takes the microphone and says this is not 2025, not 2009, and that Nigel has a family to think about and that the wrestling business has beaten him up over the years, and if Nigel wants FTR to finish the job, then he can sign the contract knowing that it will be his blood on his own hands and that FTR will hold no responsibilty for whatever happens; otherwise, he can leave the ring and head back to the commentary table where he belongs before touching him. Nigel warns Dax not to touch him, but Dax says this is just business and that they will be businessmen on Sunday before putting his hand on him again. Nigel attacks Dax, starting a brawl, and it ends with Menard keeping Stokely away as security has to break up two submission holds from Garcia and Nigel. Nigel says that if FTR wants to look into his eyes, then he will look into their souls, and signs the contract before stating that this ends on Sunday.

We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm, who says that some women have died young only to be buried much later, yet Mina Shirakawa has made her feel very much alive. She has admired, appreciated and envied Mina, but now she is here to stay. She always had a premonition that their journey would end in tragedy, and that there is no one more talented than Mina to take her title. She wants Mina to bring her best, and years from know, she will say that they lived.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Bandido after Takeshita puts a stop to Total Recall and Lance Archer takes out Bandido on the outside.

We hear from Gabe Kidd, who says that he has joined with Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) because they want to eat AEW from the inside. Moxley says they will paint a picture of the spirit of professional wrestling in blood.

Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Reyna Isis with the Statement Maker. After the match, Jamie Hayter shows up, and security shows up before Hayter and Moné can even fight each other.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Jay Lethal. After the match, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita attack Lethal. Adam Cole leaves the commentary table to confront Takeshita and Alexander, and he is joined by Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong. Fletcher, Takeshita and Alexander retreat.

Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats AR Fox.

Fans predict who will win between "Hangman" Adam Page and Will Ospreay in the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Templario beat Los Despredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus and Rugido) in a CMLL Trios Match.

We see a video package for Anna Jay and Harley Cameron vs. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford at Double or Nothing.

Backstage, we hear from Kris Statlander, who apologizes to Willow Nightingale and says that while she has made mistakes, she is still a dangerous woman. She warns Willow to watch who she pushes, as they might just push back.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Komander beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and Dralistico). After the match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up. Speedball bows towards Okada in a sign of respect only to get flipped off, and Speedball beats him up and raises up the Continental Championship to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 22, 2024

The show starts with a special Mad Max Furiousa open.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Trent Beretta and Roderick Strong beat Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay after Wardlow shows up and attacks Ospreay from behind at the ramp as Ospreay takes out Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. After the match, Undisupted Kingdom (Roderick, Taven, Bennett, Wardlow) go on the attack, and they take out Ospreay with the AEW International Championship while Trent has Orange in a submission hold. Roderick Strong then hits Ospreay with End of Heartache.

Backstage, we hear from The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). Nicholas announces that Darby Allin is not allowed into the building tonight after last week, and Matthew tells their personal security to keep an eye out. Sonjay Dutt shows up and says that Satnam Singh will destroy Bryan Danielson. Matthew says he wants Satnam not to beat him, but to hurt him, and Sonjay says he will break Danielson like a pencil. (The security guards, from left to right, are Vinny Massaro, "Benevolent" Jack Banning, Slice Boogie, Che Cabrera, Jordan Oasis and Dom Kubrick.)

The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) head to the ring. Jay White says PAC is confused and wondering how he is burning in his spotlight, then he, Austin and Colten discuss how to pronounce PAC's name before Jay White states PAC made three mistakes. He says PAC stared The Bang Bang Gang down instead of running away, stuck his nose in their business and begged them to make him care and got what he asked for. PAC appears on the video screen and says this is what he wanted to see, and that he has wound them up. He then says three-on-one is not exactly fair, then Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) shows up. Death Triangle go on the attack, forcing The Bang Bang Gang to retreat before PAC challenges them for the United Trios Championships at Double or Nothing so he can say just how hard they are.

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and Big Cass guest on commentary for the next match.

Katsuyori Shibata and Hook beat "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith by double submission in a Triple Threat Match to decide a #1 contender for the FTW Championship. After the match, Chris Jericho grabs the microphone and says that makes his job harder at Double or Nothing, then says he is proud of Hook and Shibata for picking things up from "The Jericho Vortex," then warns them that he is just getting started. He says he will see them at Double or Nothing and walk out as the winner, as he is not losing to anybody ever.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing.

We see another commercial for the Superkick Party Reebok Pumps from Champ Sports.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jon Moxley in an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator Match at Double or Nothing.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Matt Sydal. After the match, Takeshita continues to attack Matt Sydal, then Jon Moxley shows up, punches Takeshita out with the microphone and tells him he will see him at Double or Nothing.

Backstage, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) once again tells Darby Allin that he is banned from the building as they pass out fliers. They then meet Swerve Strickland before Swerve heads to the ring for the next match.

Swerve Strickland beats Nick Wayne. After the match, Swerve is attacked from behind by Killswitch as Christian Cage and Mama Wayne show up to check on Nick Wayne. Swerve gets the better of Killswitch, then chases Christian to the back and hits Killswitch with a House Call on the way. Backstage, Christian tries to flee the arena and leave in a white SUV, but his way is blocked by Prince Nana. Swerve catches up to Christian and pulls him out of the vehicle, then throws him into the production truck. Both men then fight on top of the white SUV, where Swerve hits Christian with a DDT onto the roof before Prince Nana hands Swerve a metal folding chair.

Malakai Black beats Kyle O'Reilly. After the match, the arena goes dark and the lights above the ring are blood red. The lights soon come back to normal, then Malakai Black is hit with a massive stream of blood. Adam Copeland then shows up on the video screen to taunt Malakai, telling him to be careful what he wishes for before laughing at him and telling him that he will see him soon.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.

"Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May beat The Outcasts (Saraya and Harley Cameron). After the match, Luther is hit from behind with a metal folding chair by Serena Deeb, who goes on to lay out both Mariah and Toni before hitting Toni in the head with a high heeled shoe. She then sits on the chair over Toni and puts Toni in the Serenity Lock, and referees have to get Serena to break the hold. After she does, Serena takes her flag back.

Backstage, we hear from The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn). "Switchblade" Jay White says Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix)wants their gold, and Colten Gunn tells Death Triangle they will have to earn it. Austin Gunn says they will not be hard to find.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Satnam Singh by disqualification after Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett attack Danielson as he has Satnam in the Lebell Lock. After the match, Lethal, Jarrett, Sonjay and Satnam are all eventually able to gang up on Danielson, then The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) show up and hand Sonjay an envelope full of money. They then take over and nearly hit Danielson with the EVP-Trigger, and as Danielson fights back, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up. This distracts Danielson so that he is attacked from behind by Jack Perry. The Elite (Nicholas, Matthew, Okada, Perry) then gang up on Danielson before Darby Allin shows up at the arena - with Tony Khan in the driver's seat - carrying a flamethrower as The Elite are about to put him through a table near the ramp. Darby soon makes it to the stage and shoots fire out of the flamethrower, and Danielson ends up putting Nicholas Jackson through the table before standing tall with Darby to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for May 22, 2024

Tyler Bate beats Apollo Crews after countering a pinfall attempt following the standing moonsault from Crews with one of his to win the WWE Speed Championship #1 Contender's Tournament and face Ricochet for the WWE Speed Championship on Friday. (Tyler Bate was originally scheduled to face off against Ivar, but due to Ivar's injury, Ivar has been replaced by Apollo Crews.)

TODAY on #WWESpeed 🚨

Who will face @KingRicochet THIS FRIDAY for the #WWESpeed Championship? It's Tyler Bate vs. @WWEApollo in the Semifinals, exclusively on @X. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZAlPKf0h3z

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2024

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 22, 2023

In backstage footage from moments ago, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is attacked out of nowhere by Brock Lesnar, who demands that Cody fight him as he tosses him around. Lesnar then smashes Cody's forearm with a metal drum, and Cody is in absolute pain.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. He states that he had nothing to do with Brock Lesnar's attack on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, yet says it is a taste of what is in store for Cody at Night of Champions, then says that he has been invited back to talk about the show's triple main event. Heyman states that Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will lose the tag team titles back to The Bloodline while The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) watch from home, then welcomes the fans to tonight's show before Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up. Heyman leaves, and Sami Zayn wonders where he went, as they have a score to settle after last week. He then says that nevertheless, he and Owens are feeling good before their biggest title defense to date. Sami says that the match is very personal and that he said everything he had to say to Roman Reigns' face. Owens mentions Roman's dedication to his potential victory to The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika), then dedicates his and Sami's potential victory to "the true pillars of The Bloodline, Jimmy and Jey Uso." Sami then says they have business to take care of tonight, as they are in six-man tag action with Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci), who then show up. As Imperium surround the ring, Matt Riddle quickly slides into the ring, and Imperium immediately step off the ring apron. They feign leaving before rushing back into the ring, but Sami, Owens and Riddle clean house.

Backstage, Byron Saxton reports on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' condition when WWE official Adam Pearce walks by. When asked, says he does not have any information at this time, even as there are rumors that Rhodes may have suffered a broken arm.

Bronson Reed beats Ricochet.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Apollo Crews. After hoping that Cody Rhodes is okay, he is met by Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. Dominik says it is Rhea's interview time, and after Cathy says that Rhea is scheduled after Apollo and Apollo says it is still his interview time. Dominik calls Apollo "Apollo who?", then says that Apollo's interview is over and that Rhea has something to say after Apollo says he is everything Dominik is not. Rhea says that Natalya has had a legendary career, but she got in her way, and at Night of Champions, she will make an example out of her and end her career. Apollo interrupts, and Dominik says nobody interrupts Rhea. Apollo says he did, then asks Dominik what he will do about it. Rhea says he will remind everyone that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) run Monday Night Raw.

We see the third part of Corey Graves' interview with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. On the subject of Roman Reigns' championship reigns, Rollins says he loves Roman, but he does not like him, and that while he will always have respect for Roman, he does not like the man and the champion he has become, as his ego has been poisoned and he has taken opportunities from everyone else. He says she wants to become World Heavyweight Champion so everyone can forget about Roman. He says that with a new world title, there is a means for the business to move forward and for new opportunities, as somebody needs to carry the torch when he and Roman are gone. As for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, he says that Styles is one of the best talents of all time and is "truly special." He then says he and Styles have done this dance before, but he is at the top of his game, nobody can touch him right now, and he feels "pretty invincible."

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Damian Priest gets angry at Saxton for interrupting and starts speaking Spanish, but Finn stops him and asks Saxton to congratulate them on their victory last week, then says he faces Shinsuke Nakamura tonight after Nakamura cost Priest a title opportunity and disrespecting him by pouring salt in the word later on backstage. He says that whoever disrespects one member of The Judgment Day disrespects them all, and that if Nakamura is lucky, he will leave some of Nakamura for Priest so he can pick the bones.

We see a vignette for Zoey Stark, who threatens to take everyone's favorites and idols and tear them apart as she exposes all of their weaknesses, for the time of heroes is over and "the Zoey Stark era" begins.

Zoey Stark beats Candice LeRae after Nikki Cross celebrates prematurely.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Mustafa Ali. Mustafa stumbles and says he cannot say anything about positivity, as his situation is too real to him and that nobody believes he can beat Gunther and become a champion after his career in WWE has been a series of failures. Suddenly, Brock Lesnar walks right by him and Saxton and tells Mustafa "Get a life, kid!" Mustafa is crushed as Lesnar heads to the ring. After mocking "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' "What do you want to talk about?" line, he says that Cody will not be here tonight or facing him at Night of Champions, then tells the crowd that he will not let them down, as he will issue an open challenge for anyone to face him that night. He proclaims that all anyone has to do is get in the ring and stand up to him. All of a sudden, Cody Rhodes shows up with his left arm in a sling and an icepack as WWE official Adam Pearce and two referees try to talk him out of getting in the ring. Cody takes off the shirt, the sling and the icepack while Lensar takes off his hat. As soon as Lesnar drops his hat, he goes on the attack and goes for the Kimura Lock. Pearce screams at Lesnar to break the hold, while Lesnar dares Cody to fight him. Lesnar then breaks Cody's arm before standing on it and stomping on it, then puts his hat back on and leaves. Adam Pearce then calls for medical help as officials head to the ring to check on Cody.

Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Valhalla chases Maxxine Dupri around the ring, distracting The Viking Raiders.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes yells at WWE official Adam Pearce and Byron Saxton to stay away from his locker room and that he does not need help.

We hear from Indus Sher (Jinder Mahal, Veer Mahaan, Sanga). Jinder Mahal says last week was the last day for many Superstars, then says that "the storm is here."

Finn Balor beats Shinsuke Nakamura after Nakamura sends Damian Priest tumbling into the timekeeper's area.

Raquel Rodriguez beats Sonya Deville. After the match, Chelsea Green attacks Raquel Rodriguez, and as Sonya Deville joins in, Shotzi shows up and makes the save.

After a referee addresses "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' current condition - which is not good - to WWE official Adam Pearce, Pearce says he will address it tonight. Trish Stratus shows up and mentions her contract signing before asking for a no-touch clause between Becky Lynch and herself. Pearce declines, then leaves.

We see a vignette for Matt Riddle. He says the greatest mistake is fearing you will make one, and says he has been against opponents bigger, faster and stronger than him before saying there is no reason to be afraid as there is no other way to challenge himself and laugh in the face of adversity. He says this is his time and that doubting him is a mistake nobody can afford to make.

Becky Lynch shows up for a contract signing overseen by Corey Graves for a match between herself and Trish Stratus at Night of Champions. Becky calls out Trish before signing the contract, then Trish shows up. Trish says it is funny that Becky was more eager to have the contract signed than to return to Raw, then says this is her first contract signing and she wants to enjoy this. Trish then says that Becky has had a lot of contract signing because of her and the work she did to single-handedly change women's wrestling, then says she has been #1 the day since she showed up in WWE and it did not take a broken nose to get there. She then says that beating Becky at Night of Champions will make her "it" and asks if Becky will crawl into a deep, dark place again after she beats her, and states that she knows Becky's weak spots and that Becky is her own worst enemy. She also says that the name and face to Becky's badness was Becky herself, then signs the contract before stating her first contract signing is also Becky's last. Becky then stares at Trish before stating she will not hurt her, because she wants her at her best at Night of Champions, then says Trish is really scared that she has been forgotten when the fans remember her as being better than she is. She then says that the fans remember how she can be and that Trish should be worried that she is back, then says that Trish wants her flowers before thanking Trish for being everything she is not. Becky says that she can look in the mirror and know she is not perfect like Trish thinks she is, and that she will punch her in the face every time before teling Trish "Welcome to the big time, bitch! Woof, woof!" Trish shoves the table at Becky and leaves.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is on the phone regarding "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Shotzi and Raquel Rodriguez. Shotzi says she has a lot of respect for Raquel and that she has her back. Raquel says she respects Shotzi and that she has a new tag team partner to regain the women's tag titles with.

Dominik Mysterio beats Apollo Crews. Crews is able to beat the ten count after Rhea Ripley sends him into the ring post on the outside, but he falls victim to Dominik's top rope frog splash.

We see the final part of Corey Graves' interview with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says that Night of Champions is important to him because it is time for change and since he was never pegged to be the guy, it made it easier to take the top spot. He says that his road has been everything he ever dreamed of and given him a life beyond his wildest dreams, and that he wants it to be the best he can be. He calls Night of Champions an opportunity to make something special and that he is going all in on the World Heavyweight Championship and giving it everything he has. Rollins says he wants to create something that is legendary and will live forever, and that he wants to be someone the future looks to as a man who carried things forwards.

Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle beat Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Cody Rhodes is met by Triple H, who talks with Cody. Cody insists that he does not want medical attention for his arm and that he does not want to return to Raw as a coward, and that he will fight Brock Lesnar at Night of Champions.

This week on Raw Talk: Bronson Reed! Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and Maxxine Dupri!

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

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for May 22, 2022

Hunter Freeman beats Ray Rosas after a man in a black T-shirt and jeans - later identified as Brendan Divine - attacks Rosas while "Benevolent" Jack Banning distracts the referee on the ring apron.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Chris Dickinson, who says Davey Richards has decided pro wrestling is for him again only to walk into the wrong place at the wrong time with a shot at his title. He says he has laid waste to everyone and got a vacation, and now he is destroying legends and Davey Richards is just another name he is putting in the ground.

Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. He says he thought he would pull some strings and put himself in the main event against Jordan Cruz for the World Heritage Championship, then thinks of history, tradition and respect when he thinks of himself and says nobody is more deserving. Zicky tells Jordan Cruz that next week, he will give him the lesson of a lifetime and that "this one's on the house."

Invictus Khash quickly beats Miggy Rose. After the match, Prince Nana says that the only wrestler anyone needs to worry about is Invictus Khash and that the two of them will take over the United Wrestling Network before telling everyone that they have been warned.

Sandra Moone beats Viva Van. During the match, Viva Van hits the Death Rattle, but Halston Boddy shouts "Do it like I told you! More!" Viva Van then goes for Highway To Hell, but Sandra Moone counters it with an O'Connor Roll and gets the win.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews PPRay ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and Ray Rosas). Peter Avalon says he and Ray Rosas have been doing this for ten years and is excited, but Ray Rosas does not seem as enthusiastic. The Midnight Heat ("Rockin' Ricky Gibson, "Precious" Eddie Pearl, Guy Tweakacetti) show up and tell PPRay that they took their spot, but Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) show up to state they are the hottest thing on the menu. This leads to a brawl between the three teams.

Ju Dizz beats Michael Hopkins.

"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson retains the United World Championship against Davey Richards with the STF. After the match, Dickinson raises Richards' hand in a sign of respect.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 22, 2021

Quinn McKay returns to hosting duties, thanking her fans for their support saying that her recent match in ROH might be first, but it will not be her last.

It is revealed that Matt Taven has been attacked backstage and that his ankle is hurt. Mike Bennett helps Matt Taven to the trainer's room.

Fred Yehi beats Rocky Romero in a Pure Rules Match with the Koji Clutch in 14:44.

Backstage in the trainer's room, Matt Taven tells Mike Bennett he still wants to wrestle tonight's tag team title match, saying he has previously wrestled for months on an injured ankle that was just about to break.

"The Mercenary" Flip Gordon heads to the ring. He tells Rush he is done waiting because he has him exactly where he wants him, and says that for the last year, he has seen him defend the ROH World Championship against the best in the business and that it is his turn to do what other could not and beat Rush for the ROH World Championship. Instead of getting Rush, he gets EC3, and EC3 slowly walks down the aisle before entering the ring. EC3 and flip have a brief staredown, then tells Flip "You have been warned." EC3 then walks away.

We hear from The Foundation (Rhett Titus and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams). Rhett Titus says they will make their first tag team title defense against The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Suddenly, Jay Lethal shows up and tells them that he has heard from Mike Bennett that Matt Taven has been attacked and is in the trainer's room, and that Matt Taven still wanting to wrestle for the tag team titles at less than 100% shows how important the titles are. Lethan then tells Titus and Williams not to take their title opportunity away from them.

The Foundation (Rhett Titus and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). After the match, Vincent is seen mocking Matt Taven on the video screen.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for May 22, 2021

"The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson show up and are interviewed by Dustin Starr at the announce table in the debuting Wrestlecenter. Steel has the feeling he was not wanted as the first Memphis Heritage Champion, and Dotson says he and Steel are the hottest thing going around here. Steel says he and Dotson are the highlights in Championship Wrestling From Memphis, then we see a video package chronicling events from Steel and Dotson's debut and Steel's win in the Grind City Rumble. Steel then says that Dotson's opinion is the only one that matters, and says that in just a little while, they will make one more highlight when Jerry Jarrett awards him the Memphis Heritage Championship and raises their hands in victory.

We see footage of The Posse helping to build the announce table for the Wrestlecenter after The Posse shows up wearing hard hats. Dustin and Maria find out they are on The Posse's "no-prank" list as it is announced that The Posse will be facing The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).

The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn). After the match, The Skimahorns are angry with their inability to win and people showing up to play games, and Brad says that back-up is coming while Briar says it is "all a political game."

Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk after some highlights. Nikki says she did what she came to do: slay "The Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black and dethrone Derrick King. She says that she is now focused on winning the women's championship. Afterwards, Eric McMahon makes a surprise appearance, saying he fired Super Ed after neither of them showed up at the Grind City Rumble, then says his new client Paris Kelly was in a bad accident a couple of weeks ago. Paris Kelly shows up, and we then see a picture of her from after the accident. Eric then calls out Diana Taylor, who is about to face Nikki Lane, and Diana says that she did not mean to hurt anybody. Eric McMahon demands an apology, and when Diana apologizes, Eric says it is not good enough and to not talk to his client, for they will be suing her in county court for damages.

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Diana Taylor by count-out when Diana Taylor leaves and heads to the back, unable to focus on the match with Eric McMahon and Paris Kelly at ringside.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock demands he be called a director, not a wrestling manager, and says he directs people to kick butt and that he will do this as he directs the "Hollywood Horror Show." As he says he does not care about "The GunShow" Brett Michaels - whom he calls "a big crybaby" - Brett Michaels shows up and Dustin Starr is caught between them. Brett Michaels says the fans know he should be Memphis Heritage Champion right now, then heads to the ring after apologizing to Maxx Stone, saying Jimmy "cost [him] every bit of this right now."

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Maxx Stone. After the match, Brett Michaels chases "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock to the back, then it is announced that Brett Michaels will get a one-on-one Memphis Heritage Championship match against Alan Steel in two weeks. Brett Michaels says he has bigger fish to fry after what's happened to him in Championship Wrestling From Memphis so far, and that he will become the next Memphis Heritage Champion.

"The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson show up accusing Dustin Starr of being friends with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and giving out title shots, then Steel demands to know how much longer he has to wait to be given the Memphis Heritage Championship. After being told that Jerry Jarrett is indeed here, Steel says he and Dotson are the only people they worry about and demands that Jerry Jarrett get out to the ring.

Action Jackson beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx. After the match, Action Jackson says "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx can go all day, then gets the crowd pumped one more time.

Jerry Jarrett is in the ring with the Memphis Heritage Championship as "The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson make their way there. Jarrett speaks with Steel and Dotson, then awards the Memphis Heritage Championship to Steel and raises Steel's hand. Suddenly, Steel jerks his hand away and Steel puts on his black gloves after Dotson hands them to him. Suddenly, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring but gets outnumbered, and Action Jackson runs into the ring to make the save for Michaels. Michaels and Jackson then clean house. Jerry Jarrett, who has left the ring at the beginning of the brawl, gets in the ring with Michaels and Jackson and thanks them before raising their hands.

Halston Boddy's Coastline Clash, Part 3 - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for May 22, 2021

Dan Joseph beats Dom Kubrick by submission and nearly refuses to let go after the match due to being angered by an inadvertent kick to the groin by Kubrick.

Backstage, John Roberts interviews Jack Cartwright. Cartwright says this chance at the Television title means a lot to him, and says that he has never embarrassed like he has been by Levi Shapiro. He says that Levi Shapiro should have ended his career back in November and that he had one person who stood up for him when everyone looked at him like a child only for that person to be taken away as well. Cartwright says he will take the one thing that Shapiro cares about: his gold.

Backstage, John Roberts interviews Midnight Heat and Guy Tweakacetti. Tweak says Midnight Heat put in a good performance even though they did not win, then says they have their minds on greater things, such as the premiere of "Heatstreet." Gibson says that while the United tag team titles are important, they are focused on more than one thing and that they are playing chess while other teams are playing checkers.

Before the next match begins, Darwin Finch says that while he understands that Gentleman Jervis wants to face "Sweet" Robin Shaw, he is at less than 50% and Shaw has no respect. Darwin Finch says it is because of Jervis that guys like them are in Championship Wrestling, and if Shaw wants Jervis, he will have to go through him to do it.

"Sweet" Robin Shaw beats The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and Darwin Finch) with a vice grip to Jervis following the Sweet Embrace.

Jack Cartwright vs. Levi Shapiro ends in a draw after television time expires. Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship. During the match, Howdy Price pulls the referee out of the ring during a pinfall attempt, then calls for The Hot Commodities (Anthony Idol and Honest John) to attack Cartwright. Cartwright fights them off after Idol punches at him with a chain around his fist and Cartwright ducks, causing Shapiro to get hit instead.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 22, 2020

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Jinder Mahal beats Akira Tozawa.

Ricochet beats Shane Thorne.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 22, 2020

WWE takes the time to recognize Memorial Day in the United States.

It's time for The Dirt Sheet to start tonight's show. The Miz and John Morrison state that Otis is a big buffoon due to the people around him, such as Braun Strowman, who suddenly got into their business. Miz says Strowman does not deserve the Universal Championship, and says that virtually anyone else - such as themselves - could have gotten it. After mentioning Bray Wyatt's Firefly Fun House puppets, we see some rejected puppets. One of them is "Mandyquin Rose," who whispers plans into Otis' ears to cost Braun Strowman the Universal Championship. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman throws the two chairs Miz and Morrison were sitting in out of the ring, then admits that The Dirt Sheet isn't that half bad of a show before bringing up Bray Wyatt. Miz warns Strowman that Bray Wyatt will send him to his lowest point just like he did him, then says he had Morrison to back him up. When Morrison says that Miz will light Strowman up, Miz tries to stop him, but Strowman takes it as a challenge and accepts.

Braun Strowman beats The Miz. After the match, John Morrison challenges Strowman to a 2-on-1 handicap match for the WWE Universal Championship at Backlash. Strowman accepts without hesitation.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Shinsuke Nakamura to advance to the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Bayley asks Sasha Banks to be in her corner because people think she cannot win without Sasha, and says there should be no reason for "the sheep" to believe that. Sasha understands and wishes Bayley good luck.

Bayley beats Charlotte Flair after using the middle rope for leverage.

Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler beat Mandy Rose and Otis. After the match, Ziggler superkicks Otis as Otis checks on Ziggler.

Backstage, we hear from Jeff Hardy, who says that he did not know where his journey would take him and that his positive vibrations have led him to the Intercontinental Championship Tournament. He holds the title dear to his heart due to the legends who have won it and due to the title being the first he won on his own, and tonight, his path to one more blaze of glory runs through Sheamus.

In memory of Shad Gaspard, 1981 - 2020.

We hear from The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake). Steve Cutler says that they have had tough times adjusting to life back home and that they have had some dark times, but that is their blood on others' hands. He says that the only important thing is others' blood on their hands.

The Miz and John Morrison vs. Braun Strowman in a 2-on-1 handictp match for the Universal Championship is official for Backlash.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews The Miz and John Morrison, who are currently arguing over whether their challenge to Braun Strowman is a good idea. Miz and Morrison are confident that they can beat Braun Strowman.

Jeff Hardy beats Sheamus to advance to the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament after ducking the Brogue Kick and stacking Sheamus up on his shoulders.

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

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 22, 2020

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) by submission.

Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beats Tyler Breeze.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 22, 2019

General Manager William Regal announces that in two weeks at NXT TakeOver XXV, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake), the team of Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch and The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish) will compete for the NXT tag team titles in a Ladder Match.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole announces that The Undisputed Era is going nowhere and is not only stronger than it has ever been, but also on the same page. He also says that regardless of what it says on everyone's contract, they own the locker room and take what they want when they want. He says that they will soon be draped in championship gold, starting with the next TakeOver when Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly taking back the tag team titles and himself taking the NXT title away from Johnny Gargano. As he proclaims that The Undisputed Era has never been stronger, Johnny Gargano shows up and tells him he has his NXT title match at TakeOver and says the only reason The Undisputed Era is together again is because Cole cannot beat him on his own. Cole asks Gargano what kind of idiot he is and reminds him he won the first fall against him in New York, then Gargano tells him he has no idea how math works and that he didn't shock the school system. Gargano goes on to explain exactly how a two-out-of-three falls match work, and Cole says it eats Gargano alive that he pinned him by himself in New York and that he will do it again at TakeOver XXV. As Cole says The Undisputed Era is celebrating tonight, The Undisputed Era is attacked from behind by Matt Riddle. Gargano runs in and fights The Undisputed Era along with Matt Riddle, then referees keep them away from The Undisputed Era.

Mansoor beats Sean Maluta.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is outside of General Manager William Regal's office. Regal has informed The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) that due to their behavior in recent weeks, Matt Riddle and Johnny Gargano will face Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish tonight.

The Velveteen Dream shows up. He says that he is in such high demand that people want to feel, touch and hold the Dream, but he is the North American Champion and that he is too big to hold. As he tells everyone to say his name correctly whenever it comes out of his mouth, Tyler Breeze shows up. As the crowd chants "Breeze is gorgeous" and "Welcome home," Breeze says he is finally home, and much like Velveteen Dream, he had everybody talking about him. Ever since the fashion left NXT, however, it has felt lifeless and dull and has contained wanna-be imitators and cheap knockoffs, and while it is flattering, there can only be one "Prince Pretty," Tyler Breeze. Dream welcomes Breeze back to his NXT, and that things are done differently around here as the fans and the spotlight want a real man and not "a boy who plays cops and robbers." He says that just because Breeze could not cut it on Mondays and Tuesdays does not mean he can demand a spotlight on NXT, and he tells Breeze to run on home. Breeze says not to confuse "couldn't cut it" with "uninspired," as Dream and the NXT North American Championship has inspired him, and an inspired Tyler Breeze dream is too much and too big for Dream to handle. Dream tells "the dollar store detective who sits in catering on Mondays and Tuesday" to go back to the back of the line, but he doesn't want to leave a bad taste in his mouth and asks for a selfie with him. Breeze contemplates taking such a selfie, then decides to do it. He gives Dream one last piece of advice: he says that when he puts his phone number on his trunks and nobody calls him up, it is because no one is interested. He then punches a shocked Dream in the face and leaves.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tyler Breeze, who says that all he wanted to do was introduced Velveteen Dream to an inspired Tyler Breeze.

Candice LeRae beats Reina Gonzalez. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir surround and attack Candice LeRae, but Io Shirai beats them all down with a Kendo stick to make the save for Candice LeRae.

Tyler Breeze vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship is official for TakeOver XXV, as is Adam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT Championship.

Next week: Mia Yim vs. Bianca Belair! KUSHIDA vs. Drew Gulak!

The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) beat Matt Riddle and Johnny Gargano following the distraction and interference of Adam Cole and Roderick Strong. After the match, all four members of The Undisputed Era (Cole, Fish, O'Reilly, Strong) gang up on Gargano and Riddle, and Cole hits Gargano with The Last Shot.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for May 22, 2019

"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Joseph Conners to qualify for the #1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE United Kingdom Championship. After the match, Radzi interviews Banks, who mentions his history with everyone else in the match - while admitting he likes "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and says he is just really big - before saying he will become the new #1 contender, regardless of the competition.

We hear from Nina Samuels, who says that despite all her skill, Toni Storm is the easiest puppet to manipulate in her latest manipulate, for all she had to do is find a weakness and have her play right into her hands. She is not only a good player, but a fine director who has control, and says that Toni Storm has not only lost all control, but the NXT UK Women's Championship. She says that her fans know the ending before the show has begun, and she will become the next champion. The match will happen next week.

Noam Dar beats Mark Andrews after faking a knee injury.

In footage from earlier today, Radzi interviews Grizzled Young Veterans, who say that the fans and the other tag teams do not make the matches and that they decided who and when they wrestle for they are the NXT UK Tag Team Champions.

Rhea Ripley shows up. She says she knows how desperately the fans want to see her in action, then says that's too bad because it's not going to happen. Rhea says she has heard about Piper Niven being a big deal in Scotland, but to her, Piper Niven is nothing but a "wanna-be Superstar who reeks of fear." She says that Piper desperately want to be on top in NXT UK to the point that she wants to be her, and says that when she steps in the ring with her, nightmares become reality.

Backstage, Kassius Ohno says he has been trying to get in touch with General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala, and that he plans to announce some good news. He meets with Sid Scala, who states that next week, Kassius Ohno will have a chance to prove he is the greatest at British wrestling against "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Kassius Ohno, never having faced Gallagher one-on-one before, is pleased with the news and shakes Sid Scala's hand before leaving.

Walter retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Pete Dunne after Fabian Aichner helps Walter get a rope break before distracting the referee and allowing Marcel Barthel to hit Dunne in the back with the WWE United Kingdom Championship. Walter then hits Dunne with the powerbomb and stacks him up to retain the title. After the match, Aichner and Barthel stand side-by-side with Walter.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 22, 2018

Next week: Buddy Murphy vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship!

The Brian Kendrick and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher guest on commentary for the next match.

Drew Gulak beats Gran Metalik with the Gu-Lock.

We see a video package for Buddy Murphy concerning next week's match against Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

TJP beats Christopher Guy. General Manager Drake Maverick is seen watching the match from backstage. After the match, Dasha Fuentes interviews TJP, who says that he wasn't just the first Cruiserweight Champion, he is the best champion and the best technical wrestler in the world. He also says he brought back cruiserweight wrestling and that he carried the division on his back. He then says that if this is the best competition General Manager Drake Maverick has to offer, then it explains exactly what 205 Live management thinks of him.

We see footage from earlier today where Vic Joseph interviews Cedric Alexander. Cedric says he is dealing with his championship reign one day at the time, and that the pressure is nothing to him now as it is just another day at the office. He has all the support he needs and there is no way he will fail next week in front of his friends and family. As for Buddy Murphy, he had to make weight just like he did to stay in the division, and that maintaining that weight drains one's stamina, and he believes Murphy hasn't figured that out yet. He praises the Cruiserweight Division for its athletic diversity, but says he is champion because he is well-rounded and then some, and that he will remind Buddy Murphy of just that.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Akira Tozawa backstage. Tozawa says Hideo is a legend, and that he always respected him. However, Hideo did not respect him, and if Hideo does not like him as a tag team partner, he will not like him as an opponent.

Hideo Itami beats Akira Tozawa.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 22, 2018

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz says he has two exclusives, and that the first exclusive is that on July 24, Miz and Mrs. will debut on USA Network at 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central. His second exclusive is The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who show up. After The New Day show their lack of enthusiam for The Miz's new show, The Miz asks which member of The New Day will enter the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. All three of them joke that it is them. The Miz then says that The New Day have not reached their full potential because they all hold each other back. Xavier Woods responds by running down The Miz's accomplishments before telling him that throughout his career, he always put himself first. Miz says he has won Money In The Bank and cashed in, and says Kofi cannot claim to have done the same. He tells Kofi to picture winning before saying he's all six matches he's been in and giving another person a shot. Miz then focuses on Big E, saying he has what it takes to be champion, but will never be taken seriously because he does not take himself seriously, which brings him to Xavier Woods. Miz mentions Woods' accomplishments with UpUpDownDown and tells him to picture streaming Fortnite while wearing the WWE Championship around his waist. He then says all three men have the potential to win, and asks again who will enter the match. Woods says it would have to be Big E, Big E says it would have to be Kofi, and Kofi says it would have to be Woods. This gets Miz irritated to the point that he says he can beat any of them for the Money In The Bank Contract any day of the week. All three New Day members get up and huddle, then Kofi says Miz has made the decision for them and that it will be Big E. As Miz announces this, Woods interrupts and says Big E will be taking on The Miz in a match tonight. After Miz asks if that is what Big E wants, and says if he does not get what he wants, neither will Big E, and says he will see them at Money In The Bank. The New Day then throw pancakes at Miz, saying "Shame." Miz runs out of the ring and to the back as The New Day continue to pelt him with pancakes. Suddenly, Miz runs into General Manager Paige. Neither person says anything at first, then Paige tells Miz to put his money where his mouth is right now. Paige then forces Miz back out on the stage, starting a match between Miz and Big E.

Xavier Woods guests on commentary for the next match in the first half of the match, and Kofi Kingston replaces him in the second half.

The Miz beats Big E after Sheamus and Cesaro run in to attack Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, distracting Big E so that The Miz can hit him with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Big Cass is seen on crutches backstage, proving that he is not medically cleared.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Daniel Bryan, who says his second chance means everything to him as nobody knows more about second chance than him. He proved to Big Cass that if you kick the hornet's nest, you're going to get stung. As for tonight's match, he knows that Jeff Hardy is a great wrestler, but he loves a good challenge and he will make him tap out so he can qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Peyton then says that when they win at Money In The Bank, SmackDown Live will become IIconic. When the match starts, Aiden English counters with a "Lana Day" sign. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce tak exception to this and slap Aiden, and Lana gets behind then and slaps Peyton before throwing her into the barricade, starting the match proper. One kick and one facebuster later, Lana pins Billie Kay in the center of the ring to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

We hear from Zelina Vega, who says that for years, Andrade "Cien" Almas has made his name travelling across the world and has always gotten the best wine, food and competition. When he came to SmackDown Live, however, he got less than the best. Zelina says Almas is the future of SmackDown Live, and that if he does not get what he deserves, then they will take it.

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats an unnamed competitor.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Carmella, who is wearing an Asuka mask. Carmella says Dasha is a hater waiting for her to slip and fall like everyone else, and that she is not afraid of Asuka. She then says that the Asuka myth has been shattered by Charlotte Flair, and that she is twice as good as Asuka after beating Charlotte twice. She says she can see through Asuka, and says Asuka should be afraid of her. At Money In The Bank, she will moonwalk all over Asuka and prove she is money.

Renee Young is in the ring. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is introduced first, followed by "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura. Styles asks for the stipulation for his and Nakamura's match. Nakamura tells Styles to watch the TitanTron and remember to see what the stipulation is. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles is amused by the situation, and jokes that Nakamura was always the king of "soft style." Nakamura says he has the upper hand and that Styles jokes around because he is afraid. After saying that all he wants to do is knee him in the face, Styles says he does not care what the stipulation is as Nakamura can never beat him when it matters, anyway. He then says Nakamura is not the Nakamura everyone wanted on SmackDown Live. After Styles says that Nakamura will never be on an even playing field with no matter what stipulation Nakamura picks, Nakamura goes for a cheap shot only to get blocked. This starts a wild brawl that spills into the crowd, which ends with Nakamura stopping a springboard move off the barricade with a steel chair. Nakamura then counts to ten. Styles gets up, then Nakamura slams him into the commentary table before hitting the Kinshasa before counting again, this time to ten. Nakamura then spells it out for everyone and says the WWE Championship match will be a Last Man Standing Match.

Before the next match, Gallows & Anderson tell The Usos that they blew their shot against The Bludgeon Brothers, and that it will be them winning the SmackDown tag team titles. Suddenly, The Usos take the microphone and tell them they are on their turf. Anderson then says that instead of seeing any wardens in the Uso Penitentiary, he and Gallows see a couple of nerds. This starts the next match.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to become #1 contenders to the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Money In The Bank.

Naomi beats Sonya Deville to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after ducking a flying knee and rolling Deville up.

Backstage, Jeff Hardy is interviewed by Renee Young. Jeff is excited to have a chance to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match due to what he can do with ladders. As for tonight, he is excited to face Daniel Bryan and he is ready to take flight.

Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.

Next week: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Sheamus, Cesaro and The Miz!

Daniel Bryan beats Jeff Hardy with a leg hook. After the match, Samoa Joe screams at Daniel Bryan and tells him that next week, he faces him. Backstage, Renee Young interviews Samoa Joe, who says that next week, Daniel Bryan goes to sleep.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 22, 2017

Bray Wyatt shows up. He tells everyone to stand up as "the slaves of the beast" will be freed and that he is their true savior. He says that "The Beast" is all around us in the form of a leash that society wraps around everyone's necks, and that he will beat "The Beast" Brock Lesnar and "feast on his black heart." At Extreme Rules, four men will suffer and he will begin his crusade, as only he can protect the WWE Universe. Bray goes on to say he sacrificed Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe, as there are no friends and only followers in his world. Bray Wyatt then says he is the only one who can beat Bray Wyatt. He also goes on to say that Roman Reigns' yard means nothing when he owns the world. Roman Reigns shows up, and tells Bray Wyatt that if he is going to run his mouth in his yard, he should at least say it to his face. Bray laughs, then says only he will face Lesnar. Roman says that is not happening, and that he will be the one to do it. As Roman contemplates how to get Bray Wyatt out of his yard, General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and makes Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt official...and it's next.

Roman Reigns beats Bray Wyatt by disqualification. Samoa Joe shows up not long after Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt starts, and puts Roman in the Coaquina Clutch. Roman fights back, but Bray attacks him until Joe puts him in the Coaquina Clutch. Seth Rollins shoes up and takes Joe out of the equation, then Roman hits Bray with a Superman Punch.

Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Seth Rollins he does not need his help, but Seth says he was out there for Samoa Joe. General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and puts them in a tag team match against Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe. "The Drifter" Elias Samson shows up playing his guitar, and Angle puts him in his main roster debut match tonight against Dean Ambrose.

Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick reminds the commentary team from backstage that he is the teacher and that Akira Tozawa is the student.

Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, The Brian Kendrick states that he will destroy Tozawa in their Street Fight tomorrow night on 205 Live.

Charly Caruso interviews Sasha Banks, who says that she will get Alicia Fox out of her hair tonight. Alicia then shows up with Noam Dar, but Sasha Banks is not scared of either of them.

"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings in the center of the ring before the match. The Miz and Maryse also guest on commentary for the next match.

"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification after The Miz rushes into the ring and attacks Samson on purpose to get Ambrose disqualified. Ambrose chases Miz, and eventually gets his hands on him. Before Ambrose can give Miz what for for getting him disqualified, Samson attacks him from behind and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker.

Big Cass finds out that Enzo Amore has been attacked backstage.

After the break, Enzo Amore is conscious. He is helped out of the arena, and General Manager Kurt Angle assures that he will get to the bottom of who attacked him.

Before the next match, Finn Balor shows up. As he is talking on the microphone about the Fatal 5-Way Match at Extreme Rules, Paul Heyman shows up and announces that Brock Lesnar will victimize Bray Wyatt if he wins the Fatal 5-Way Match, and that anyone else who wins it will meet the same fate. However, he tells Finn Balor that he is "nobody's victim," but that he is not an underdog, either. Heyman calls Finn Balor the most talented in-ring performer in WWE today, then knows that he knows he treats Brock Lesnar the same as the rest of his Fatal 5-Way opponents, and wishes him luck at Extreme Rules as he knows he can take his opponents to the extreme, something he knows quite a bit about. Finn Balor shakes his hand after Heyman says he looks forward to Brock Lesnar facing Finn Balor, then hands him a message to hand to Lesnar: he will win at Extreme Rules and take back the championship he never lost.

Finn Balor beats Karl Anderson.

Sasha Banks beats Alicia Fox. After the match, Noam Dar confronts Sasha Banks only to get slapped. Alicia Fox then attacks Sasha Banks from behind and lays her out.

Kalisto talks with Apollo Crews with backstage, wanting to know why he is fighting Titus O'Neil's battle and asks if he attacked Enzo Amore. Apollo says no, and says that he is keeping his options open. Titus O'Neil shows up thinking Kalisto wants to join the Titus brand, but Kalisto says that's not happening. Titus tells Kalisto he messed up, and that he will pay for it in the ring against Apollo.

We see a video from Goldust, who says that he is back in the director's chair and that he controls how and when his next film will end. He states that "The Golden Age" is back.

Charly Caruso interview Alexa Bliss, and we see the aftermath of Alexa's kendo stick attack on Bayley from last week. Alexa Bliss says she wants to do it again, and this time she wants to leave welts on Bayley's entire body as she is not capable of going extreme. She promises to make an example out of Mickie James tonight.

Kalisto beats Apollo Crews.

Matt Hardy beats Sheamus after Jeff Hardy takes out Cesaro outside of the ring, distracting Sheamus. After the match, it is announced that Sheamus and Cesaro will defend the Raw Tag Team Championships in a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules.

Austin Aries beats Tony Nese with a Guillotine Choke into a Last Chancery as Neville watches from ringside. After the match, Neville shows his disappointment with Nese by attacking him and putting him in the Rings of Saturn.

Alexa Bliss beats Mickie James. After the match, Alexa Biss picks up a kendo stick from underneath the ring and smashes it into Mickie James' back. Bayley rushes into the ring and gets the kendo stick away from her.

Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt beat Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. During the match, Joe ducks a Superman Punch, and Roman bumps into Seth without punching him. Seth confronts Roman for this, and Bray Wyatt drags Roman out of the ring, distracting Seth and allowing Samoa Joe to lock in the Coaquina Clutch, sending Seth into unconsciousness. After the match, General Manager Kurt Angle is watching the aftermath when Finn Balor wants a match with one of the men in the ring. Angle puts him in a Triple Threat match against two: Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt. Angle then puts Roman and Seth in a match against each other next week.

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