Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
After the main event of Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and Mark Davis, with Rocky "Azucar" Romero having joined them in the ring. Callis hopes that Will Opsreay is watching, because Mark Davis will put him on the shelf. He says he knows Ospreay better than his own mother and that Ospreay was never the chosen one, just like "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Callis says that the only chosen one in the family is none other than "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, who heads to the ring and hugs Don Callis before addressing his return from catastrophic injury in under two months. Fletcher says he is "a genetic anomaly" and "the picture-perfect performer," and announces that as of today, he is 100% cleared for in-ring competition. He then mentions one driving factor that inspired him to push harder and harder, and that was being the man who cut the dead weight of The Don Callis Family loose. Fletcher says he has been trying to keep the family together for the better part of a year and that Takeshita kept driving a wedge between him, and that Takeshita did what was best for him when he was gone. He says that Takeshita never cared about him or the family, and that while he wanted to sit along the top of the wrestling business along Takeshita, it will never happen, because Takeshita is "a selfish prick." Takeshita shows up, and The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Mark Briscoe) shows up to back Takeshita up. The five of them make their way to the ring, and Fletcher, Romero, Mark Davis and Don Callis retreat. Takeshita says that he has the International Championship back, and now, he wants Kyle Fletcher.
Backstage, we hear from Will Ospreay. He talks about the history he has with Mark Davis, saying he was at 50% when he wrestled him last, and now that he is at 100%, nothing is stopping him. The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) show up, and Jon Moxley says it is time for the next match.
Will Ospreay and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) beat The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) by submission in a trios match.
Backstage, we hear from The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens). Samoa Joe admits that it may not have been the best week, but the mission does not change. He says that they still stand in opposition to those in their way, and give opportunities to those who deserve it. He says that Bowens will get the standing ovation that he deserves, then mentions that he will be stepping away for a few months, as Hollywood is calling, and expects the rest of The Opps to hold it down.
We see a video package for Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida in a Lights Out Philly Street Fight for later tonight.
Backstage, it is revealed that The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) have just attacked TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay).
Andrade el Idolo beats Ace Austin.
Kris Statlander beats Hikaru Shida in a Lights Out Philly Street Fight.
In backstage footage from after Double or Nothing, Will Ospreay has a chance meeting with Kenny Omega, who reminds Ospreay of The Death Riders' (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) untrustworthiness and ruthlessness as he tells Ospreay he could have done anything for him. Ospreay says that he only trusted in them because Omega was not around, but Omega says that the both of them are not who they once were. He tells Ospreay not to not trust them, but to be careful. Jon Moxley shows up and agrees, saying that everyone has their skeletons before telling Ospreay that the truck is outside. Omega tells Ospreay to call him if he needs him, and Ospreay tells Omega not to give up on the world title.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. The fans chant "Fuck you, Kevin" and "Shut the fuck up" as he says he did what he did because he told Darby Allin not to let him or the fans down only for Darby Allin to blow it just like the Philadelphia 76ers did against the New York Knicks. Knight says he decided to no longer trust the process and take matters into his own hands and do what he had to do, especially when he was the last person to humble MJF, and says it should have been him in the main event. He says that he had to watch from the sidelines as he states that he is not a bench player and that he makes highlights every time he is in the ring, because he is not here to take part; he is here to take over. Knight says he put trust in Darby Allin when he told him not to waste any time, and when Darby Allin did not get the job done, he did not waste any time leaving him in a pool of his own blood and standing on top of him. "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and tells Knight to listen to himself, and tells him that his ambition is his best and worst quality, and while they both want to be the best, Kevin Knight gets impatient and ahead of himself, and makes mistakes. He calls what Knight did to Darby a mistake and that he can fix things and make things right if he just apologizes, then offers his hand only for Knight to walk past Speedball, deny the handshake, and then hit Speedball with a clothesline. Knight then hits Speedball with a Uranage for leaving the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says Chris Jericho got lucky at Double or Nothing, and Bishop Kaun says he was mugged seven-to-one. He then says that the more he thinks about everyone being banned from ringside, Jericho will not have six other guys to save him when he has him beat tonight. Ricochet says that he has beaten Jericho twice and that nothing is going to change that.
Chris Jericho beats Ricochet. (In this match, everyone is banned from ringside.) After the match, Jericho is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa.
Backstage, we hear from Andrade el Idolo, who says that he can now focus on winning the AEW World Championship and beating MJF now that Stadium Stampede is over. He says MJF thinks he is better than him, then asks "How you know?"
Rush beats Lio Rush, Orange Cassidy and "The Machine" Brian Cage in a SuperStation Showcase 4-Way after Brian Cage and The Don Callis Family (including a returning Jake Doyle) atack Orange Cassidy and carry him to the back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews MJF, who is soon interrupted by "The Jet" Kevin Knight. MJF says Knight attacked Darby to show respect to him and that it meant a lot to him. Knight stops MJF and says Darby blew an opportunity that should have went to him, and that he will MJF for the World title when he gets that opportunity. MJF and Renee leave, then Kevin Knight runs into "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher. Don Callis shows up and tells Knight that if he is serious about being a double champion, he knows who to turn to.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor). Jamie Hayter says she took Thekla's head off, but next time, she will take the AEW Women's World Championship. Alex Windsor says her heart goes out to Willow Nightingale, but she looks forward to facing her when she comes back. As for her wild card opponent, she prepared for getting the piss beaten out of her week in and week out, and she hopes to chase her Wembley dream just like Will Ospreay. She hopes that her wild card opponent in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament has skin in the game, as she is going all out to become AEW Women's World Champion.
MJF is carried out on a platform while sitting on a chair before walking down some steps on the stage on his way to the ring. MJF declares that he has gotten his "Triple-B" back and says that Darby Allin is hanging his head in shame after he beat him with a move as basic as a standing headlock takeover for a third time. He says that professional wrestling has been around since the 1800s and that only eight men have been three-time world champions before the age of 30 and that people will talk about him "until the sun explodes," and hopes everyone is "remotely condescent" of how lucky they are to get to witness him in real time.MJF says that everyone is living in the greatest era imaginable because it is all about him, then tells the fans to get down on their hands and knees and bow before the greatest of all time. A banner saying "3x World Champion" comes down, then Mark Briscoe shows up and pulls it down before MJF gets angry at him. Mark says MJF is like a stranger in a strange place and does not fit in, and says it is like a penguin is wandering through the desert. He says that this is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where some of the toughest people live, and MJF sticks out like a sore thumb because he is not tough. Mark says that MJF is self-absorbed and believes the world belongs to him and that he is above everyone else, then reminds MJF that it was not too long ago that he pinned him in the middle of the ring. MJF says he wants a shot at the AEW World Championship, then asks MJF if he will continue to be "a soft little bitch" or if he will man up. MJF bluntly says "No," saying AEW is a business and not just a sport, and that it is bad enough that Darby Allin even sniffed the World title.MJF then laughs at the idea of Mark Briscoe being the AEW World Champion, saying that Mark Briscoe would put AEW out of business. He says that there are levels to this, and Mark Briscoe is nowhere near "the level of The Devil." MJF leaves the ring, but before he can make it to the back, Rush suddenly shows up. He says MJF wants a fighting champion, then finds it funny that Mark Briscoe is a chicken farmer while MJF is "a chickenshit." He reminds MJF that he almost beat him, then makes it clear that he wants the AEW World Championship and that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns. MJF tells Rush that he is not the only guy who can speak separate languages, then says that he agrees with Rush, saying if anyone has earned a title shot, it is him, and says that he looks good, has won matches left and right, has a catchphrase people like, and looks more marketable than Mark Briscoe. MJF then asks him if he wants a World title match tonight before saying "Psych," and telling him that it will happen next week. MJF tells Rush to come prepared, as the bull is about to lock horns with the Devil.
We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, saying that he and Mark Davis have had their battles, and while the national tour is over, their rivalry has just begun. All of a sudden, Luchasaurs stops the bus, and this leads to a Rocky-style training montage.
Brody King beats Claudio Castagnoli to advance in the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage head to the ring. Christian Cage addresses FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), stating that they are without a doubt the toughest tag team they have ever shared the ring with, and that they brought out the best in him and Copeland. He says that they are "top guys" as advertised, but not "the tippy top." Copeland says FTR made the mistake of having an "I Quit" Match with two men who were told they would never wrestle again, refused to quit, and got their careers match. He then says that FTR are in the rear view mirror and that it is time to live in the now. Then, for the first time in 25 years, Copeland and Christian hit the five-second pose for the benefit of those with flash photography. Christian refuses at first, and also says they don't make flash photography anymore. Copeland pulls a black bag full of disposable cameras from 20 years ago out from underneath the ring and explains how to use them as he passes them around in the front row, but before they can do the pose, they are attacked from behind by The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay). Clark Connors stands on Christian's hand on the ring steps, allowing David Finlay to strike Christian's arm with a shillelagh before the two of them trap his hand under the steps for a devastating double foot stomp on the top of the steps by Connors. Finlay then drills Christian with the shillelagh in the ring once more for good measure before choking Copeland out with the shillelagh and holding him down for a Spear by Connors. The Dogs then present a new five-second pose called "The new AEW World Tag Team Champions" for the benefit of those with flash photography.
Backstage, Prince Nana brags about what happened to Bandido at Swerve Strickland's hands at Double or Nothing, then tells Brody King that Swerve is taking the Owen Hart Tournament and getting back in the main event. Swerve congratulates Brody King on winning, stating that nobody would know who Brody is if it were not for him, then says that whoever gets in his way will be put down. He says that "conflict creates cash," and he plans to make a lot of money with Brody.
TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay) beat Ava Everett and Allie Katch.
Backstage, we hear from "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who says that "The Jet" Kevin Knight made his choice. He says that if this is the road he wants to go down, then they will go down on opposite roads, and if Knight wants to show how good he really is, then they will see how that goes.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Mark Davis beats "Jungle" Jack Perry to advance in the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament in a match that sees Jack Perry get slammed out of one of his shoes before he eventually ends up wresting without shoes or socks due to Mark Davis ripping them off.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Ricky Saints to become the NXT North American Champion in a violent match that sees Ethan Page hit a cutter into the crossbar of an upside-down opened metal folding chair and target Saints' throat throughout the match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx). Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley argue over who should be taking the NXT Women's Championship, and it leads to Jacy not caring if Fallon is in her corner tonight.
We see a vignette for Mike Santana.
Backstage, Yoshiki Inamura tells Josh Briggs that he returned to Japan, but came back to the United States for him. Inamura receives his leather vest, and while Briggs looks forward to become tag team champions, Inamura has a bigger goal in mind.
Mike Santana beats Tavion Heights.
We see a vignette for The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe).
Backstage, Andre Chase tells Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors to develop a strategy, but Dixon and Connors only hear the part about taking risks and ask General Manager Ava for a match. They get a six-man tag match against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Once again, Andre Chase is disappointed with Dixion and Connors.
Backstage, Luca Crusifino meets with Tony D'Angelo, and tells him that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has kicked him out of the family. He says that he is putting everyone at risk by reaching out to D'Angelo, and that he had to come back after everything that has happened. D'Angelo admits he does not know who to trust anymore, and Crusifino asks D'Angelo to trust him.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick proclaims that he is making history by holding the Total Nonstop Action World Championship as an NXT Superstar, and calls out the fans cheering for him, stating that some of them were booing him before Battleground. He then says that he is the line between NXT and TNA and that he will wear the TNA World Championship with pride after naming off some of the greatest champions and stating none of them compare to him, then says he is turning on the back because they turned his back on him. He says that he will head back to TNA and make some changes, such as renaming TNA "Trick-NA," before Mike Santana shows up and congratulates Trick. Trick tells Santana he made a mistake interrupting "his champion," but Santana says Trick is not his champion after winning the title and trashing TNA, and he will not carry the flag and watch Trick tear TNA down after how he and the locker room built it up. Trick tells Santana he can call the shots only if he carries the weight, and Santana says Trick has already ticked him off and that he says seen people like Trick come and go before calling him "a pretender." He then says he is the realest and illest that Trick has ever come across, and that he will be the one to take the TNA World Championship from him. Trick tells Santana to keep popping off, as he will beat his ass. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up on the TitanTron and announces that Trick will defend the title against Santana next week. Santana offers to shake Trick's hand, but Trick feigns walking away before going for a cheap shot and ultimately getting knocked out of the ring. Santana then raises up the TNA World Championship.
Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer is met by General Manager Ava, who announces that she will have a tag team match against Dalys and Chik Tormenta at Worlds Collide. Stephanie wants to defend her title first, but Lola Vice shows up and states that she wants to team with Stephanie at Worlds Collide.
Jaida Parker beats Tatum Paxley after distracting Tatum with one of her own dolls. After the match, Thea Hail rushes into the ring and attacks Jaida Parker.
Jasper Troy is coming up next!
Jasper Troy beats Dante Chen, who has not been seen since the final episode of NXT LVL UP. After the match, Oba Femi shows up on the balcony and admits that Jasper has impressed him, then hopes Jasper has enjoyed his five seconds of fame, because they are over now that he has his attention.
Backstage, Charlie Dempsey wants Tavion Heights and Myles Borne to return back to tag team wrestling, stating they have both failed, but Myles says he refuses to retreat back into his shell after wrestling Oba Femi. He challenges Dempsey to a match, and if he wins, he leaves No Quarter Catch Crew. Dempsey also makes it so that the match has rounds like in British wrestling. Myles and Dempsey shake hands.
"All Ego" Ethan Page is in the ring to celebrate his championship win, then Je'Von Evans shows up. He mockingly congratulates Ethan before announcing that he will be defending the North American Championship against him. Je'Von then states that he will not be Ethan's only opponent, as Laredo Kid shows up out of the crowd and says he wants Ethan's title. Je'Von then says Ethan has another opponent besides them: Rey Fenix. Rey Fenix comes out of the crowd and states that Ethan will lose his title as quickly as he won it in a Fatal 4-Way Match.
Robert Stone and Stevie Turner meet with General Manager Ava backstage. Ava states she wants the best of NXT and AAA competing for the title, and that "Super" Sean Legacy will face whoever wins the title match at Worlds Collide. Turner then mentions that the first Evolve Women's Champion will soon be crowned, and Stone says he will be there.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley is met by Zaria and Sol Ruca, who offer their friendship as The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) watches from the distance.
Jacy Jayne beats Stephanie Vaquer to become the NXT Women's Champion! During the match, Dalsy and Chik Tormenta show up and distract . Near the end of the match, Jacy Jayne collides with Fallon Henley as the latter is on the apron. Jacy and Fallon argue, and when Jazmyn Nyx gets between them, she gets shoved. Jazmyn moves to the other side of the ring, but it is to distract the referee so that Fallon can hit Vaquer with a Tiger Feint Kick as Vaquer has Jacy in the Tarantula. Jacy then hits the Rolling Encore to win the match and the title.
Braun Strowman beats JD McDonagh despite the distraction and interference by Finn Balor and Carlito and despite JD McDonagh targeting Strowman's knee throughout the match. After the match, Carlito and Finn Balor attack Strowman, but Strowman overpowers them both and tosses them out of the ring. JD McDonagh hits Strowman in the back with a metal folding chair, but it has no effect, and Strowman slaps it out of his hands, forcing him to run away.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Liv Morgan. Liv says she has no remorse over how she won the World Women's Championship and did not know Dominik Mysterio would be there, and that she needs to beat Becky Lynch straight up in a steel cage to prove herself.
Backstage, Finn Balor and Carlito met by Damian Priest, who is looking for JD McDonagh. He says Braun Strowman is still a problem, and tells them to find JD so they can regroup.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Ricochet finds out he is cleared for competition, but finds out from General Manager Adam Pearce that Bron Breakker is not here and is at home, suspended with a fine for his actions. Ilja Dragunov shows up to thanks Ricochet for what happened last week, and wants to go another round. Ricochet says he owes him one, but Dragunov says he does not fight people, he breaks then, and he does not fight "broken" people. Ricochet says he is cleared to compete, and the match is made official.
Before the next match, it is announced that Kale Dixon is seriously injured after last week and will not be back for a while. Also, another QR code is seen before the next match, along with the words "BECAUSE WE BELIEVED."
Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov ends in a no-contest with Bron Breakker showing up out of nowhere and hitting Ricochet with a Spear. After the match, Dragunov fights Bron Breakker, but Bron Breakker hits him with a Spear. Referees show up alongside General Manager Adam Pearce, and Bronson refuses to even look at Pearce as he leaves until he is halfway up the ramp.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley is reporting as General Manager Adam Pearce yells at Bron Breakker, then Kiana James shows up. Adam Pearce says he and Kiana will go to his office, as he needs a drink.
We see footage from earlier today of The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) with a Memorial Day ice cream truck when The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up wanting to know about the Memorial Day raffle. R-Truth says they are closed, then he and The Miz leave and hand Xavier Woods some ice cream. Karrion Kross then shows up and tells Xavier Woods that he believes in him, but that he cannot do anything for him until he ditches Kofi Kingston. Woods refuses, and Kross asks Kofi is he is going to wait until he retires to let Woods shine, then threatens to forcefully retire Kofi. This leads to a tag team match between The New Day and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar).
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) after Scarlett attacks Ivy Nile on the outside.
Backstage, we hear from Rey Mysterio, who says that Carlito was welcomed with open arms to The Latino World Order (Rey, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega, Dragon Lee) and would still be his brother were it not for the path that he chose. He then his jealousy towards Dragon Lee made him better and that attacking Cruz del Toro was a big mistake. After entertaining the idea that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) might welcome Carlito with open arms, he says that tonight, he will not meet an old friend, and he will find out what happens he crosses him and the LWO.
Braun Strowman is seen still looking for JD McDonagh backstage as the camera is on Sheamus.
WWE acknowledges Memorial Day.
Sheamus heads to the ring. After stating that King and Queen of the Ring had banger after banger, he says that he was not on the show after Ludwig Kaiser smashed his knee and took him out. He says that while he is not bitter, Kaiser talked crap about him as he waited to get cleared. Sheamus tells Kaiser that he is back and that he cannot wait to get his hands on him, then Kaiser shows up on the TitanTron and says Sheamus should blame Gunther, as Gunther is King of the Ring and nobody else stood a chance. He says that after weeks of being a keyboard warrior at home, Sheamus is telling him what to do, and that nobody tells him what to do. Sheamus tells him to shut up before making up his mind to go find him. Sheamus leaves the ring and heads to the back, and as he looks for Kaiser, Kaiser suddenly ambushes him. Sheamus gets the better of him and takes the brawl back to the stage, where officials have to restore order.
Backstage, Lyra Valkyria is met by Becky Lynch, who says Saturday may not have went their way, but it is all about getting better. Becky tells Lyra she has got this, then leaves.
Lyra Valkyria beats Kairi Sane after getting her feet up to counter the In-Sane Elbow.
Backstage, Finn Balor and Carlito meet with Damian Priest, and Carlito somehow finds JD McDonagh. Priest talks with McDonagh regarding Braun Strowman until Dominik Mysterio shows up. Dominik says that he messed up and that Rhea Ripley knows he was trying to fix things, and Priest and Dominik agree that Dominik needs to fix things again.
Backstage, Iyo Sky is met by Dakota Kai and Kairi Sane, then Iyo Sky screams, throws lamps and destroys tables before leaving the room.
The Savannah Bananas are seen in the front row.
Rey Mysterio beats Carlito despite Finn Balor jumping the barricade and attacking Dragon Lee on the outside. After the match, Rey throws Finn over the announce table, and Damian Priest shows up and attacks Dragon Lee before Carlito spits in Dragon Lee's eye. Rey fights back against Damian Priest, but Damian Priest hits him with a Superkick followed by a choke slam.
Backstage, Chad Gable shows disappointment in Akira Tozawa for not being at Saudi Arabia. Braun Strowman shows up looking for JD McDonagh and leaves, then Otis and Maxxine Dupri show up and tells Maxxine not to accompany him to the ring before giving Otis a chance to redeem himself against "Big" Bronson Reed.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Otis after Chad Gable refuses to let Otis rip up his shirt and hit the Caterpillar. After the match, Gable demands that the rest of Alpha Academy join him in the ring for a meeting. After the commercial break, Gable chews Otis out for his recent failures, then says that he lacks discipline and that he will show him discipline in front of the fans. He then removes his leather belt, saying Otis made him do this. Gable tells Otis to grab the rope, and tells Tozawa and Maxxine to stand there and watch what happens when shame is brought to Alpha Academy. He then tells Otis that this will hurt him a lot more than it hurts Otis, but when he rears back with the belt, Maxxine stops him. Gable mocks Maxxine and tells him to leave the ring, then demands Tozawa watch. Sami Zayn shows up, and heads into the ring as Gable warns him not to step inside. Sami steps into the ring and calls Gable "a weak little man" who has manipulated his way into Intercontinental Championship opportunities, came up short every time, and blamed everyone but himself when he could not get the job done. Gable says he can get the job done any time he wants, just like when he beat him last week, and blames Otis for his most recent loss before rearing back at Otis. Sami takes the belt from Gable's hand and throws it away before Otis stands between him and Gable. Sami asks Otis how much more he is willing to take before he stops listening to Gable and starts listening to the fans, and as he tells Otis to do the right thing, Gable attacks him. Sami soon fights back, then Otis pulls Sami off Gable. Gable hits Sami with a German suplex as Sami confronts Otis, then proceeds to pummel Sami even further. The fans soon starting "Let's go, Otis!" Gable then demands that Tozawa and Otis follow him to the back, and Otis begrudgingly heads to the back with Gable and Tozawa.
We see a video package chronicling the events of "The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour."
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler says that everyone has the same limbs that all break the same way, and Zoey proposes inviting Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill to Raw to see who they are dealing with. Sonya Deville shows up, saying that they are talking like champions when they aren't, and Zoey and Shayna want nothing to do with Sonya when she says they will not be champions without her help, with Shayna even threatening to break Sonya. Suddenly, The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) shows up, and Alba Fyre says that Zoey and Shayna have never beaten them. Isla Dawn says that if they were to get in the ring, that fact would not change.
Liv Morgan retains the Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. During the match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up to open the cage door for Becky, who refuses to win it without his help as Finn Balor and JD McDonagh show up to tell Dominik not to do this. This leads to Braun Strowman now knowing where JD McDonagh is, showing up and chasing him and Finn around the ring. As he does this, he runs into Dominik, who inadvertently hits Becky Lynch with the cage door, allowing Liv Morgan to retain. After the match, Dominik is fuming at Liv Morgan, who ends up kissing him on the lips. (The Liv Morgan kiss is cut by USA Network as Race For Survival: New Zealand goes on the air.)
This week on Raw Talk: The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering)! Ludwig Kaiser! Lyra Valkyria!
We are introduced to Jude al-Dajani and Faisal al-Mughaisib of the Arabic announce team.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament and become the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion! After the match, Triple H personally awards Seth "Freakin'" Rollins with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Money In The Bank is live on WWE Network and Peacock from London on Saturday, July 1st!
Trish Stratus beats Becky Lynch after Trish tries to get underneath the ring as Becky tries to toss her back in the ring and Zoey Stark comes out from underneath the ring to hit Becky Lynch with the Z360.
We see a video package of Mustafa Ali's time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Gunther retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Mustafa Ali.
Backstage, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens meet. Sami looks back on everything since WrestleMania, then says that they need to remember that Roman Reigns always finds a way to win. Owens says The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are more of a tag team than Roman and Solo Sikoa and while he has had over 1,000 days as a world champion, today is their day, not his.
LA Knight is in the crowd.
WWE teams up with Make-A-Wish at the Saudi German hospital to grant the first-ever Make-A-Wish wish in Saudi Arabia as part of the official launch of Make-A-Wish Saudi Arabia.
Asuka beats Bianca Belair to become the WWE Raw Women's Champion! After Bianca Belair dodges Asuka's blue mist spit earlier in the match, Asuka manages to blind Belair as she goes for the K.O.D. after spitting the remains of her blue mist into her hand and raking Bianca's eyes as Bianca is about to get the win.
Karrion Kross and Scarlett are seen in the crowd.
Rhea Ripley quickly retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Natalya after a pre-match distraction from Dominik Mysterio.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who says that it has been nearly four years since he held world championship gold, then announces he will be at Raw every week moving forward as a world champion.
Brock Lesnar beats "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes with the Kimura Lock after Cody Rhodes passes out from the pain.
Omos is seen in the crowd.
Before the next match, Sami Zayn introduces himself and Kevin Owens in Arabic.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Bloodline (Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa). During the match, Roman Reigns inadvertently hits the referee with a Spear meant for Sami. Afterwards, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) rush into the ring and attack Sami and Owens, but when they go for a double superkick on Sami, they accidentally superkick Solo Sikoa. Roman sees this and takes his anger out on The Usos again, and when Roman piefaces Jey, Jimmy finally snaps and superkicks Roman. When Jey asks Jimmy why he did it, he says that he did it for him and that he should have done it a long time ago, and that it is just the two of them now and that he is his brother, not Roman. The Usos then leave, and Sami and Owens take down Solo Sikoa to retain the tag team gold.
Dustin Starr interviews "Casanova" Colton Cage before the next match. Colton says that the last time he was here, there was a very clear stipulation: if he beat Van Viciouss one-on-one - which he did - he would get "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock one-on-one in the ring. He says counting may not be the strongest suit of The Hollywood Clique, but he sees three clowns in the ring and says he has called Dustin. Dustin Starr says Colton Cage has consulted the championship committee and announces that Jason Vain and Van Viciouss have been banned from ringside.
"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock after taking out both of his security guards Jake and Elwood and after Blaylock gets dizzy trying to hit the Tupelo Tornado.
Dustin Starr interviews Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx). Gaston says he has been on important business as he carries a briefcase, the contents of which he says will change the world. He says a certain someone - obviously Nyxx - deserves a gift, and gives her the most prestigious, expensive and important gift Memphis Wrestling will ever see - a brand new Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship that is "the perfect size for the perfect female athlete."
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx guests on commentary for the next match.
Mackenzie Morgan and Big John Dalton beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) after Cassandra Golden stops "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx from interfering.
We see more of Tim Grind and Lance McCade's tour of the WrestleCenter, where Tim and Lance are met by Draco and Gio Savage before they see the ring.
We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says that Memphis, Tennessee has always been a special place to him. While he is from "the land of extreme," a lot of the stuff he grew up with came from Memphis. He says that he was just saying hello to the people of Memphis after having just put his mother into the ground when The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) jump him. He says that pain is forever and that they will unleash the demons inside his head and a lot of pain because he watched the woman that he loved die. Dreamer says he has friends, too, and that some of them are not even human, and that he feels bad for The Posse. He says he will live with his pain, but the pain The Posse will see will be the likes of which they will never see again.
As "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt is on the phone, he finds a pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor on his car, then picks up the phone and calls the phone number on it.
Brother Bruce beats Ray Collins. During the match, the "Righteous Path Hotline," which one can call by dialing (901) 646-0274, is shown on-screen. Later in the match, as Sister Jennifer distracts the referee, "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt shows up, puts something in the donation plate, then gets in the ring and lays out Ray Collins, giving Bruce the win.
Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader says The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) is not coming to town, as he regrets to inform everyone that Maurice the Strong is not medically cleared to compete, making K-Toomer "the luckiest mizark in all of Memphis Wrestling." When asked if The Circuz is scared, he says K-Toomer is scared, as he is nothing more than a chicken as he pulls out a rubber chicken. K-Toomer then shows up with a table, and as Barnabus runs away, he tosses his rubber chicken behind the announce desk in such a way that it knocks the "We Are Memphis Wrestling" decal on the wall down. The decal is back up when Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who says that he knows what Barnabus is about to do and tells the fans to block the exits before telling Barnanbas he has him for "three minutes of playtime" and that he is going through a table.
K-Toomer beats Barnabas the Leader in a tables match.
We hear from "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts. Roberts says this is about "The Roberts Family legacy," then introduces his big brother Cornell Roberts and his father Big Red - whom Roberts claims Dustin Starr was scared to get in the ring with - as he that after three generations, the Roberts Family will get what they deserve. Justin Case says the Roberts Family Legacy will dominate Memphis Wrestling and that there is nothing can do but love it and believe it.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wresting Heritage Championship against "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop, thwarting Bishop's Cobra Cup cash-in.
Before the next match, Apollo Crews says that since Commander Azeez has established dominance tonight, it is time to establish dominance of his own. He then issues an open challenge to anyone brave enough to face him, and that open challenge is answered by T-Bar.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Jimmy has everyone raise one finger to the sky and thank Roman Reigns, and Jey thanks Roman for letting them beat RK-Bro on their own (even though Roman interfered). Jey also announces that this is the 12th anniversary of their debut in WWE, and states that he never thought they would still be in front of WWE fans today. He also thanks the fans for their support through the years. The crowd chants "Usos," then Jimmy says that through the last twelve years, they also realized that they did not need anybody, including the fans, and that they just needed each other and now they are dripping in all the gold. They also brag about injuring Randy Orton and laying out Matt Riddle so badly that kids were crying. Suddenly, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and challenges The Usos for the tag team gold. He also says that his partner wanted them on their own, but he asked to join him. When The Usos ask who his partner is, Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle and Nakamura brawl with The Usos, but The Usos overpower them until Riddle is able to hit them with a Floating Bro. From there, Riddle and Nakamura come out on top.
Backstage, Shotzi asks why Raquel Rodriguez has another shot at "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and asks the rest of the locker room why they are being passed up. Xia Li and Aliyah leave, but Shayna Baszler and Natalya agree with her.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shinsuke Nakamura and Matt Riddle. Riddle says that their tag team is Randy Orton's idea, and Nakamura says that while Riddle is no Rick Boogs, they will dominate. Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shinsuke Nakamura and Matt Riddle. Riddle says that their tag team is Randy Orton's idea, and Nakamura says that while Riddle is no Rick Boogs, they will dominate.
Before the next match, Shotzi, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler head towards the ring, but Shotzi remembers to get her helmet. When she tries to open the door, she finds out that the door is locked. Aliyah has the key to the women's locker room on the other side.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey ends with both women being attacked by Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Rousey and Raquel come out on top in the brawl.
Raquel Rodriguez and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beat Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. (The Chingona Bomb is now known as "The Tejana Bomb.")
It is announced that Money In The Bank will be held in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi Kingston says that they are keeping their third man a secret, and Xavier Woods says everyone has been wanting to team with them and that their third man could be anybody. Woods says they have the element of surprise and that they will not be outnumbered when they take on Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch.
Madcap Moss returns next week.
Backstage before the next match, Jinder Mahal cannot find Shanky. Suddenly, he finds Shanky dancing, and has to get him to the ring.
Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky after Shanky bonks Angel on the head as he tries to flirt with ring announcer Samantha Irvin. After the match, Jinder Mahal blames Shanky for their loss, then Shanky tries to flirt with Samantha Irvin after Jinder walks away.
Backstage, Max Dupri meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. Pearce tells Dupri that he is officially part of SmackDown due to his contract being legal and binding, and Dupri says the hunt for his first new client is on.
The USA Games Powerlifting Team of Special Olympics Arkansas is seen in the front row.
It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. After stating that he will beat Ezekiel so badly at Hell In A Cell that he will never return, he then introduces tonight's guest: Sami Zayn. After both men catch up on things, Sami Zayn says that Elias and Ezekiel are the same person. Owens hugs Sami and says he knew he would have his back just like he did when Sami Zayn had to deal with the conspiracy theory. Owens then asks Sami to join him on Raw so they can call out the liars, but Sami says he has a lot on his plate on SmackDown before inadvertently calling Owens "Uce." Sami blames it on being near The Usos, but Owens tells Sami he is not in The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso). Owens also tells Sami that he looks like a moron, but Sami takes offense to this and say that Elias and Ezekiel are two different people. This leads to Owens calling Sami a moron again and Sami calling Owens a liar. Owens asks why The Usos left him high and dry and says that if he introduces them again, they won't leave him high and dry again. Owens proceeds to introduce them, and they fail to show, and Owens says they could care less about him. Sami tells Owens he does not know what he is talking about and leaves, and when Owens tries to catch up to him, Sami shoves him away, then tells him to go back to Raw and stay there. When two backstage workers show up to take down the set for Owens' show, one of them gets a Stunner and the other man gets one seconds later.
Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser beat Ricochet and Drew Gulak. After the match, Gunther boots Ricochet in the face before commanding Kaiser to kick Gulak in the chest again.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and asks them what he is to them and what they really think of him. He then asks he if could be an honorary member, and The Usos like the idea.
WWE acknowledges Memorial Day, which is next Monday.
Before the next match, Sheamus says that The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) do not have the guts to reveal their mystery partner, then says that regardless of who they have, they will get a beating from a couple of brawling brutes. He then says that he, Ridge Holland and Butch will put them on bed rest next to Big E after they cut them down from root to stem. The New Day show up, and Xavier Woods says that tonight will be an unfair fight after the physical specimen that they have found. The New Day then reveal their mystery partner: Drew McIntyre.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Drew McIntyre beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch). After the match, Drew McIntyre celebrates with The New Day.
This week on Talking Smack: Shotzi! Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel)! Drew McIntyre and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)!
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Matt Sydal by submission.
We see a video cutscene for Hook and Danhausen vs. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "Smart" Mark Sterling.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) dress up like The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), are accompanied by Gangrel and supply their own "Matt Facts" before the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Taylor Rust and Jon Cruz. After the match, The Young Bucks attack Gangrel, but before they can hit the BTE-Trigger, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. Brandon Cutler - dressed as Lita - stops simultaneous Twists of Fate on The Bucks, but Gangrel hits Cutler with the Impaler before Cutler receives a Twist of Fate and a Swanton Bomb.
Backstage, we hear from Darby Allin. He says that Kyle O'Reilly took out Sting and that he is challenging him to a fight at Double Or Nothing. He says that if O'Reilly does not accept, he will interfere in Adam Cole's and The Young Bucks' matches and make The Undisputed Elite's life a living hell.
Dante Martin beats "Platinum" Max Caster after Anthony Bowens and The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) are ejected from ringside shortly after the beginning of the match.
We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Adam Cole in the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) are in the ring. Lambert says these are crazy times and the only things you can count on are death and taxes. He then announces that he has had a new TNT Championship crafted in less than a week and claims that it is a masterpiece truly worthy of Los Angeles, California's favorite champion. They then unveil a gold TNT Championship with purple trim and leather. Ethan Page says that since Scorpio Sky now has a championship that matches the talent, the two of them can finally get done with Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti. Sammy, Tay and Frankie Kazraian then show up on the video screen in front of American Top Team's headquarters, where they immediately show up, break in, and steal some championship belts before telling Lambert and The Men of the Year that if they want the titles back, all they have to is bring Paige VanZant and show up at Double Or Nothing. Scorpio says this has gone on way too long, and says that if they want a mixed trios match, they have it. He then says that if they win, Kazarian and Sammy cannot challenge him for the TNT Championship ever again. He says that they have been begging for an ass-kicking and will get Sunday, and after that, they are done.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews Kris Statlander and Ruby Soho. Ruby Soho says she has doubted herself for the last few months and lost the confidence she had when she arrived, and when she earned the opportunity to enter the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, she has the potential to reach a breaking point in her career, even if that means beating her friend Kris Statlander. Statlander says everybody needs to win this tournament, but what Ruby Soho needs is to understand is that she has been here since the beginning and has had nothing to show for it. Statlander says she cannot let this opportunity slip away like all the others and that nobody can stop her.
Ruby Soho beats Kris Statlander to advance to the finals in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Match. After the match, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. shows up, and as the fans boo Ruby Soho for winning, Ruby says that Kris Statlander is her friend and he had to beat her, and on Sunday, she will beat Britt badly and cashing in the receipt Britt has coming.
We hear from Sam Beale, who says that being in Impact Wrestling is awesome and that he is taking his opportunity by storm. Eddie Edwards shows up and tells Sam to keep up the good work, and Sam Beale shows interest in having a match with him. Eddie tells him to be careful what he wishes for.
Eddie Edwards beats Sam Beale in the pre-show match.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). Eric Young says that last week, change came to pass and it was violent, and this week, they will show that it was by design.
Sami Callihan heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Sami says that ever since Kenny Omega showed up in Impact, all he has been seeing is "a bunch of bullcrap," which is why The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) cost him the match at Under Siege, for they are afraid of him. He says that one can plan for a guy like Moose or Rich Swann, but that one cannot plan for a guy like him, and says Don Callis will do everything in his power to keep Omega away from him because he is scared and knows what will happen if Omega gets in the ring with him. Sami then calls out Kenny Omega, but gets Moose instead. Moose says that Sami is doing a lot of complaining, then says nobody cares, because the last time he checked, Sami is not the #1 contender for the Impact World Championship and did not beat five other men at Under Siege. He then tells Sami to stay out of his business, because Kenny Omega is his business until Against All Odds, and when he beats Kenny Omega to become Impact World Championship, Sami can continue to complain so he can beat him too. Sami says Moose should find it suspicious The Good Brothers are attacking him and not Moose, because Don Callis knows he is unsafe and dangerous. Suddenly, The Good Brothers show up. Anderson asks Sami if he will blame them for not catching a fish or his wife divorcing him while saying he and Gallows are tired of being blamed for things, and Gallows tells Sami to stay out of Kenny Omega's and Moose's business, for they are on Moose's side. Moose says The Good Brothers may be on his side, but he is not on theirs, and attacks Gallows when he wraps his arm around his shoulder. Sami joins Moose in cleaning house. Backstage, Don Callis meets with The Good Brothers, who gives them a match against Moose and Sami Callihan.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis, who says that The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) vs. Moose and Sami Callihan is official due to his being Executive Vice President of Impact, then Scott D'Amore shows up. Scott D'Amore is shocked that Callis would make a match without telling him, but Callis is more concerned about meeting with Kenny Omega.
TJP and Fallah Bahh beat "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews W. Morrissey. Morrissey says that says all he cares about is other people hearing what he has to say, and that he has a realistic view of the wrestling business, as people kicked him while he was down and fans made fun of his pain. He says that when he was at his lowest point, nobody wanted to contact him and everyone laughed at him, and when he came back, everybody acted like they were happy to see him again to try to be friends with him because he is doing great. On the subject of Rich Swann and Willie Mack, Morrissey says they are not friends, and that Swann is only looking to boost his ego and that Swann and Mack are the same as everyone else who laughed at him. W. Morrissey then looks at the camera and says "Who's laughing now?" before he is suddenly superkicked by Rich Swann. Security has to jump in to separate both men.
We see a video package for the Knockouts division.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rachael Ellering, Tenille Dash wood, Rosemary and Havok. Rosemary says they will show no mercy and leave no survivor. When asked where Taylor Wilde is, Tenille and Kaleb do not know and have the feeling she will not make it. Rachael Ellering offers to replace Taylor Wilde with Jordynne Grace, and as Tenille is reluctant, Jordynne Grace shows up unhappy with being a "substitute." Rachael Ellering says she will fit in, but Jordynne reluctantly goes with it.
Rachael Ellering, Jordynne Grace, Havok, Tenille Dashwood and Rosemary beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz), Susan, Kimber Lee, and Deonna Purrazzo in a ten-Knockout tag team match.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young from January 12, 2016.
Backstage, "The Wealking Weapon" Josh Alexander admits that TJP beat him tonight, then says that everyone is gunning for the X Division Championship. TJP and Fallah Bahh show up, and TJP wants a shot at the X Division Championship. As Alexander says that he has always won between them with the X Division Championship on the line, Scott D'Amore shows up and makes next week's pre-show match a 60-minute Iron Man Match for the title.
We see a video package where Jake Something and Rohit Raju talk about their history with each other, followed by Jake Something and Rohit Raju hating each other. Jake Something thinks Rohit Raju's mind has been warped, while Rohit Raju feels that Jake has been catered to while his talent has been swept under the rug. Both of them make it clear they want to win their tables match.
Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) heads to the ring. Eric Young says that violence may be scary, unpredictable and chaotic for some, but to them, it is a tool, a vehicle and a well-lit path from where they are to where they want to go. He says he needed like-minded people with their eyes open who knew that the disease needed to be obliterated, and that he picked Joe Doering because he cut his own path of violence. As for Deaner, he found him when he was sick and at his lowest, and he opened his eyes and showed him the truth when he had no drive or motivation and allowed him to be "his pure self" and his most diabolical, violent, righteous and perfect version of himself. He then says that Rhino was sick, weak and a shadow of his former self until he opened his eyes and brought back "the war machine" with the most violent instincts in the business and a Call Your Shot trophy that they waited to use, and says it was all by design. He says that Juice Robinson and David Finlay are back in Japan and cannot get a rematch, then says that Violent By Design have come back more pure and more violent than before, and that the wrestling world will belong to them. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Satoshi Kojima of New Japan Pro Wrestling fame shows up. Satoshi Kojima stares down Joe Doering and says "Against All Odds," then leaves the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dr. Ross, who says that Matt Cardona has a fractured orbital bone and should be out of action for twelve weeks. Brian Myers then says weeks is not enough and wants to destroy Matt Cardona for good. Sam Beale shows up and unintentionally interrupts, then Brian Myers looks at him and tells him that while he could slap the tattoos off of his body, he will show him how to be a professional.
Backstage, Joe Doering accepts Satoshi Kojima's challenge. Suddenly, Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) show up, and when Deaner tells them not to interrupt, Steve tells Deaner he is in Eric Young's shadow. As Deaner says that he has never seen more clearly and that he is in his purest form while calling Steve is a "sick freak clown," it is the clever ones who play the fool and that the foolish ones "do not see him" for it.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat Johnny Swinger and Hernandez.
Backstage, Don Callis talks with The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), saying they are family while Moose and Sami Callihan cannot stand each other and that they should have no problem winning.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Moose and Sami Callihan after Moose and Sami refuses to get along when Sami tags in as Moose is about to hit the Lights Out. Moose pump kicks Sami, and when Sami kicks out of a schoolkid pin, he hits Moose with a pump kick of his own. After the match, Moose hits Sami with the Lights Out.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Nathan Frazer beats Sha Samuels. During the match, Noam Dar gets ejected from ringside when he goes after Nathan Frazer for hitting him with a dive to the outside.
In backstage footage from two weeks ago, "Flash" Morgan Webster confronts Jinny and Joseph Conners as they mockingly congratulate Dani Luna. We then here from Jinny and Conners. Conners says they ahve heard all his stories about where he grew up and what mod cultuer means to him, but they just see a "clueless, classless individual" who surrounds himself with other like-minded fools. Conners tells Webster that he and everyone else in NXT UK are about to learn not to mess with him and Jinny, as the lower class is about to meet the higher class and the higher class always wins.
In backstage footage from during the break, Noam Dar is insulted that he was ejected from ringside, then tells Ilja Dragunov that he is all fun and games until he is not and that he will make him pay next week.
Teoman beats Ashton Smith with a crossface. After the match, Teoman attaks Smith and put hi min another crossface until Oliver Carter runs into the ring.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov says he gave Noam Dar he gave him his truth about what has happened to him recently, but not the truth that he expected. He says that while he has changed, what has not changed is that he will bring violence who tries to trigger and manipulate him.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Jack Starz is confronted by Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who proceed to annoy him. Jack Starz says he has no problem bashing their skulls him, but Sam Stoker says that General Manager Johnny Saint makes the matches and that he has to earn a shot at the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. They then tell Jack Starz to find a tag team partner while they go talk to Johnny Saint.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams - now with a clean-shaven face - beats Andy Wild.
In two weeks: Meiko Satomura vs. Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship!
We see a video package for next week's rematch between Rampage Brown and Joe Coffey.
Drake Maverick beats Jake Atlas and KUSHIDA in a Triple Threat to win Group A of the Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament by pinning Atlas with his right arm while KUSHIDA has Atlas in an arm bar. After the match, El Hijo del Fantasma shows up and offers his hand to Maverick. Both men shake hands.
It is announced that Charlotte Flair will defend the NXT Women's Championship against Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. As for tonight, Flair will have to team up with a partner of her choosing against the team of Shirai and Ripley.
Backstage, Kurt Angle - who is the referee for Timothy Thatcher vs. Matt Riddle in a Fight Pit Match tonight - gives instructions to Thatcher.
It is revealed that Atlas tapped out to KUSHIDA's arm bar as the referee counted Drake Maverick's pinfall in the previous match.
Johnny Gargano and Candace LeRae show up. Gargano says his way is not about getting rid of people; it is about making NXT better, and says people who are deserving of opportunities should get them. Gargano then announces that tonight is the first-ever Johnny Gargano Invitiational, and for the first time ever, a young Superstar will get the honor of getting in the ring with him. That Superstar is Adrian Alanis.
Johnny Gargano quickly beats Adrian Alanis with the Garga-No Escape. After the match, Mia Yim and Keith Lee mock Gargano and LeRae on the video screen, then are delivered a box with exactly one slice of pizza by Tegan Nox. Mia Yim and Keith Lee then make it clear that they are ready to make Gargano pay.
Backstage, Drake Maverick is being interviewed about the controversy behind his win when KUSHIDA shows up and tells him to go out there and win the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Maverick tells KUSHIDA that when he wins the title, he will have the first shot.
We hear from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Barthel states that they have officially taken over the NXT tag team division, and Aichner says that the titles are not coming off their shoulders. He calls Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch are a disgrace to their countries and the ring. Barthel says that they now dictate the pace and set the rules, and that their era begins now.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Shotzi Blackheart. During the match, Dakota Kai tries to break Shotzi's miniature tank, but Tegan Nox stops her and stays in Shotzi's corner for the rest of the match. Later on in the match, Candice LeRae shows up and confronts Tegan Nox, distracting the referee and allowing Dakota Kai to get involved, giving Raquel the win.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that Damian Priest is not going about living forever in a very smart away, and that he will kneel at his altar before he buries him. It is then announced that Damian Priest will face Finn Balor at NXT TakeOver: In Your House.
Charlotte Flair's tag team partner is revealed to be Chelsea Green.
Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green beat Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai after Charlotte uses the ropes for leverage.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano states that he and Candace LeRae are the only power couple in NXT and that he cannot wait to take the North American title from Keith Lee. Candace tells Mia Yim she will see her next week, and tells Tegan Nox that she should be ashamed of herself.
Backstage, Kurt Angle gives instructions to Matt Riddle concerning his Fight Pit Match against Timothy Thatcher tonight.
We see a negotiation between Adam Cole and General Manager William Regal. Adam Cole demands that The Undisputed Era be given a fair shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships, and that Velveteen Dream never steps foot in his business ever again. Regal states that Velveteen Dream deserves another shot at the NXT Championship and that it will happen at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. When Cole states that Dream wants the spotlight on, Regal says that is also true of Cole. Cole takes exception to this, stating that The Undisputed Era has made Regal look very good over the years. He then demands that Velveteen Dream never gets another shot at the NXT title again for as long as he is champion after he wins. Regal agrees to this for NXT TakeOver: In Your House, and says he will find a location that will put a spotlight on both men's talents.
We see a vignette for Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, where both men meet at a pub concerning their recent hot streak and propose that they take the NXT Tag Team Championships from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel).
Tommaso Ciampa quickly beats Leon Ruff while Scarlett watches from ringside. After the match, Karrion Kross appears on the video screen and agrees that Ciampa is special, and promises that at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, he will make him feel something he has never felt in his life.
Next week: Drake Maverick vs. El Hijo del Fantasma to determine a new NXT Cruiserweight Champion! Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae!
Timothy Thatcher beats Matt Riddle in a Fight Pit Match with a rear naked choke. Kurt Angle is the special guest referee for the match. During the match, Riddle kicks Thatcher so hard in the face that it bloodies his mouth and knocks out a few teeth. Despite blood dripping out of his mouth, Thatcher is still cleared to fight.
The show begins with The Inner Circle talking backstage. Chris Jericho says it may have been a tough week and their egos may be bruised, but they are having a pep rally to fire up, get back on top and find a way to recoup the money spent on all the shirts stating they won the Stadium Stampede that they bought. Santana reveals that thanks to a deal he made with a friend, they have way more than a whole truck's worth of shirts. Jericho wipes his brow in shock.
Before the next match, Matt Hardy says he was proud to go to war with The Elite at Double or Nothing. "Hangman" Adam Page leaves for a drink and Kenny Omega leaves with him, then Hardy says that he and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) will team up for the first time ever. The Young Bucks request that they team up with a different version of Matt, and after initially getting "Team Extreme" Matt, Matt Hardy turns back the clock even more.
Matt Hardy and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). During the match, Quen inadvertently tweaks his knee during a tope suicida, effectively turn the match into a 3-on-2 handicap match. Matt Hardy and referee Rick Knox help Marq Quen to the back after the match, then The Butcher and The Blade attack The Young Bucks after one of the Bucks inadvertently superkicks The Blade on the outside during the match. Suddenly, a black pick-up truck speeds in, and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) - now known as FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) - get in the ring and tease attacking The Young Bucks only to attack The Butcher and The Blade instead. The Young Bucks superkick The Butcher when he gets back in the ring, then the Bucks and FTR have a stand-off before FTR walk away.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
Brian Cage beats Lee Johnson in his Dynamite debut. At the start of the match, QT Marshall is seen being distracted by Allie in the stands. After the match, Taz tells Jon Moxley that it is great to see him and that he has respected what he has done in the business, and tells him that he will be dealing with something different - a machine - at Fyter Fest, and to bring the grit and heart that he is known for, as Brian Cage will put his head in his chest and rip his heart out. Taz then tells Moxley "Beat him if you can...survive if he lets you." Moxley is game for a fight after this.
Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. - who is in a wheelchair with the words "Roll Model" on the back of the seat - on the stage. Britt Baker then goes over the third rule of being a role model: don't hurt the role model. She calls last week's "egregious, tandem assault" on her left her with a broken tibia as well as a conspiracy that goes far and beyond due to it being a 3-on-1 attack on her that had been - in her words - in the making for months, and says that she is close friends with some top TNT executives and that without her, there would be no women's division. She then says Kris Statlander being an alien is "a crock of shit," that Hikaru Shida broke her nose, brandishes a weapon and is a fraudulent champion, and that "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose is smart enough to guide herself away from her fragile leg. Reba then brings out a board providing evidence of "a web of evil centered on the brains of the operation, [referee] Aubrey Edwards," mentioning that Edwards was there every time she got injured. Baker then says that everyone has been put on notice, saying that everyone has tried to take her out, but the joke is on them as she will be back at All Out.
Backstage, Chris Jericho says The Inner Circle's pep rally will be one of the greatest spectacles in AEW history and that they will get back on track. Suddenly, Orange Cassidy walks in on the interview, looks around, and then walks out. Jericho takes exception to this and says he will see him later.
Hikaru Shida beats Christi Jaynes.
Tony Schiavone interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes in the ring. Cody compares himself to Tom Brady, saying he was not first pick and yet he ran the score up and that when Tony Khan thinks of making AEW a merit-based company, he wants the best in the world. Cody admits that he wasn't even the third call, but he is the very first champion of the world's greatest network. Cody says his story is not based on nepotism or favoritism, as he grew up and got better while the whole world watched. He says that his mother taught him everything he knows about grit and that he will outperform anybody bell-to-bell and asks that he be judged by what he does next. Cody announces that he will stand in the ring every week and propose an open challenge, and asks that if the people can give AEW two hours of their time, he can give them the best in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as this is where the fun begins.
"Superbad" Kip Sabian and Jimmy Havoc beat SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) after Penelope Ford grabs Kazarian's foot to stop the SCU-Later.
In footage from earlier today, MJF says he is perfection in the ring and on the microphone and the breakout star in AEW without having to come from elsewhere to get that handle. He also says that he has been undefeated for over a year, but he has still not received a title opportunity in the company does not like him. He then says that when that certain someone was holding a battle royal to see would face him for the AEW TNT Championship, he made sure that that certain person would get some good competition. MJF also states that Wardlow will also be in the battle royal, and when he and Wardlow are in the final two, Wardlow knows what to do. Wardlow says "But," MJF says "But nothing!" then says he was kidding and that they will have fun in the ring.
Jungle Boy last eliminates Orange Cassidy to win a battle royal and face "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the AEW TNT Championship. Orange Cassidy is attacked by Santana and Ortiz before he can get in the ring for the match, but he is able to enter the match near the end. Colt Cabana is given a flyer to join The Dark Order by somebody in the stands after he is eliminated. MJF and Wardlow are both eliminated by Orange Cassidy and Jungle Boy, who end up being the final two men in the match.
Next week: Jungle Boy vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the AEW TNT Championship! Jimmy Havoc and "Superbad" Kip Sabian vs. Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Tag Team Championships! Chris Jericho in action!
Vickie Guerrero shows up to kick off The Inner Circle's pep rally. Chris Jericho welcomes everyone to the pep rally, and admits that while it has been a rough time for The Inner Circle, they will rise again. The Inner Circle throws their shirts into the crowd, but a few of them get thrown back into the ring. Sammy Guevara says that while they did not win the Stadium Stampede, they participated, and that he has gotten The Inner Circle participation trophies. (Jericho's reads "King of Dad Jokes." Santana gives everyone else in The Inner Circle random things (including a pair of Timberlands for Jake Hager and a picture of Marc Anthony for Jericho). Jericho gives Guevara a scooter to replace his crutches and Ortiz a pair of headphones to help him hear after suffering from ringing ears after the Stadium Stampede match. Hager reads a poem, which ends with Hager threaten to beat up The Elite where they individually live. Guevara then asks Jericho what he truly wants, and Jericho says he wants Mike Tyson's head on a platter, as he has not forgotten what Tyson did to him on January 11, 2010 on Raw, and ever since the day Tyson turned traitor of him, he has dreamed of getting his hand on Tyson's head. Guevara says he couldn't get him that, but he did get him a cheese platter and "a little bit of the bubbly." Unfortunately, there is no cheese and no "bubbly," and when Jericho asks where it is, Tyson shows up with an entire entourage. Jericho tells Tyson that he has been dreaming of this moment for ten years, and Tyson said he knocked him out because he stole the championship. Jericho then gives Tyson one chance and once chance only to apologize for knocking him out before he does the same to him. Tyson rips his shirt off and flexes, then shoves him. This starts a brawl between The Inner Circle and the entourage, and the entire locker room runs to the ring to keep all hell from breaking loose. It takes Tyson's entire entourage and then some to hold Tyson back as Jericho is restrained in the ring.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
