We are introduced to Elio LaFleur, who became a wrestling fan at ten years old, went to his first training school at fourteen, and ten years later, is now in WWE. He feels that he has a style that is different from the rest, and says that when you come to the Performance Center, you start at the beginning. He hopes to make something of and enjoy the opportunity.
Matt Bloom meets with the coaches. Kevin Owens gets to do commentary for the first two matches. Natalya is assigned Carlee Bright vs. Bayley Humphrey. Booker T gets Elijah Holyfield vs. Malik Blade (who has since been released), the latter of whom is trying out a new gimmick. Bubba Ray Dudley gets Mike DeRudder vs. Elio LaFleur.
Natalya works with Carlee Bright and Bayley Humphrey. Carlee trust Bayley in the ring and is in awe of her ability. Natalya wants to hear a little noise while they are in the ring. Bayley sees Natalya as fun to work with, as does Bayley.
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the first two matches.
Bayley Humphrey beats Carlee Bright. Natalya compliments them both for setting the tone at the beginning and for being vocal throughout the match, as well as Bayley's scream during the match. Matt Bloom wants Carlee Bright to make more noise during some of the moves, as he did not hear her make any while taking the short arm clotheslines, and tells Bayley that less is more when it comes to moves.
Booker T works with Elijah Holyfield and Malik Blade. The two of them are excited to work with Booker T, especially Malik, who considers Booker T part of his Mount Rushmore. Booker T tells Elijah not to do what he wants to do, but to do what they want to see, as the crowd wants to feel a certain way when watching the match.
Elijah Holyfield beats Malik Blade. Bubba Ray and Natalya note that Malik is performing some explosive offense. Booker T says that their match went well and that they touched on a lot of things that they talked about, and Elijah says that while he is getting better, he is not where he wants to be yet in terms of footwork. Apollo Crews, who was watching from backstage, meets with Elijah and tells him to keep on working. Matt Bloom tells Elijah to stay the course, and says that while Malik good, he wants him to be great, and that he wants the two of them to be learning something at the same time.
Kevin Owens meets with Elio LaFleur, who talks about his time in the Performance Center so far. Elio LaFleur mentions his history on the indies with Mike DeRudder, who meets with Bubba Ray Dudley. Bubba gets to know DeRudder well as DeRudder briefly mentions his history with Elio, who he definitely feels he has chemistry with. Kevin Owens and Bubba Ray with the both of them, and DeRudder finds out that perception is reality and that as far as it goes with the fans in the crowd, both men are the same size, which Elio maybe having an inch on DeRudder. At point, DeRudder, LaFleur and Owens all speak French, which leads to a hilarious moment with Bubba.
Elio LaFleur beats Mike DeRudder. After the match, Shawn Michaels meets with Elio and says that Elio has a style that he wants to bring into NXT, and is therefore putting him in NXT immediately. He says that there are still a lot of things to work on, but as of now, the work begins. Elio says that is what he always dreamed of . Mike DeRudder says taht what just happened has been seen everywhere in the world, and that this is just the beginning for the both of them. We then see Elio LaFleur sign his NXT contract. Bubba Ray Owens and Kevin Owens says that both men did a good job and that the both of them have bright futures beyond LFG.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Clash in Italy - The LIVE Results
We see Joe Tessitore's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier this week.
We see Corey Graves' interview with Becky Lynch from earlier this week.
Backstage, we hear from Jacob Fatu, who says that he is here and that there is no way Roman Reigns is walking out with the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacob Fatu says he is the gladiator who will take down the Roman Empire.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly is met by Paul Heyman, who says that there is no denying what Oba Femi did to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, and says that Lesnar cannot live with that beating or that retirement. He says that one night does not change 25 years of dominance from Lesnar, and that tonight will be Lesnar's night and about how Oba Femi will recover from a beating from "The Beast."
We see Wade Barrett's interview with Gunther from earlier this week.
We see more of Joe Tessitore's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier this week.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who says that WWE is firing on all cylinders with a "WrestleMania-calibre card" that is "stacked from top to bottom" tonight. He says that if Jacob Fatu were to win Tribal Combat, Roman Reigns having to acknowledge Jacob Fatu as Tribal Chief would change the game. He also says that Gunther is the favorite coming into the Undisputed WWE Championship match given his track record in WWE.
We are introduced to the Italian commentary team of Michele Posa and Luca Franchini.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther despite Gunther's foot being under the bottom rope following the Cross Rhodes.
LA Knight, Montez Ford, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez are seen in the front row.
Rhea Ripley retains the WWE Women's Championship against Jade Cargill after Michin and B-Fab show up and get caught putting Cargill's foot on the rope and after Charlotte Flair shows up from out of the crowd to take them out before putting Rhea's foot on the rope after Cargill hits Jaded (and does not get caught, unlike B-Fab).
Italian rapper Capo Plaza, Italian football midfielder for Newcastle United Sandro Tonali, Italian podcaster Gianluca Gazzoli, and Italian record producer Sick Luke are seen in the crowd.
Brock Lesnar beats Oba Femi following seven F-5's, including one through a table.
Austin Theory, Bron Breakker, Giulia, and Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority and WWE legend Santino Marella are seen in the front row.
The Miz tries to advertise the new Scary Movie movie but is interrupted by Fraxiom, Matt Cardona, R-Truth, Danhausen, and Marlon Wayans calling The Miz.
Sol Ruca beats Becky Lynch to become the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion after countering a Manhandle Slam into the corner with a Sol Snatcher.
Je'Von Evans, Iyo Sky, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Lyra Valkyria are seen in the crowd.
Night of Champions will be be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 27th.
Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship and the title of Tribal Chief against Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat after ramming Jacob's head repeatedly into one of three exposed turnbuckles, sending Jacob through a table with a Spear, and hitting another Spear for good measure. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up and join Roman Reigns on his way out. Roman soon sees The MFTs in the front row, and Roman tells The Usos that he has something for them, too. Jacob also notices The MFTs on his way out. Jey Uso then demands that Jacob Fatu follow them to the back as the show ends.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for May 31, 2026
Backstage, David Marquez interviews "Main Evant" Evan Daniels and Bryce Saturn. Daniels says Tyler Bateman is a lot of things, including next on the very long list of men who have fallen to "The Literal Star" and the greatest Television Championship reign of all time. He also says that Bateman has picked the wrong time and person to make a return with. On the subject of Ray Jaz, Daniels says he does not talk about people behind him, and Bryce Saturn says that they had Ray Jaz beaten and that the referee just missed a tag. Saturn then says that he will get the job done against Ray Jaz on his own tonight, and Daniels says "You better."
Jordan Cruz and The Epic head to the ring. Cruz says it is his pleasure to welcome everyone to tonight's show despite the reception he has just gotten, and that it is a privilege to witness him in all his glory. He says that the fans have no idea how good they have it, as he is responsible for peak entertainment and bringing the best that wrestling has to offer, as he has dropped all of his opponents, with "The Anomaly" Alex Ace being another addition to his list. Cruz says that Alex Ace and Christian Rosenberg may have tried to pull a fast one on him and that Alex Ace may have the unteachable gift of size, but the way things have been moving lately, he feels more like God than himself and he has all the answers to "the Anomaly problems" starting with The Epic. Cruz tells The Epic to forget the bullet he shoved him into last week, and tells him that his best place is on his side following his orders and listening to his rules. All of a sudden, Alex Ace and Christian Rosenberg show up, and Rosenberg tells Cruz it is time to listen to his conscience, as while a lot of things he has said is correct, last week was the first time in over two years that Cruz tasted defeat courtesy of Alex Ace. He says that Alex Ace should be the rightful owner of the UWN World Championship, had The Epic not gotten his hands on him. He says The Epic stuck his nose where it did not belong, then says it is far from over between Alex Ace and Jordan Cruz and tells The Epic that Alex Ace has cordially invited him to a one-on-one match. He says that if The Epic were to accept, destruction is in his destiny. Jordan Cruz says Rosenberg is writing checks Alex Ace cannot cash, and when Cruz accepts on The Epic's behalf, The Epic shoves Cruz out of the way and stares Alex Ace down.
Ray Jaz beats Bryce Saturn by submission with the Jazmission. After the match, Jaz runs into "Main Evant" Evan Daniels on his way out, and Evan Daniels enters the ring and chews Saturn out as they head to the back. Saturn shoves Daniels, then leaves.
Backstage, we hear from Rob McKnight and Halex. McKnight says that he and Che Cabrera are going to throw down and make a mess of the place, then Jordan Castle shows up and announces that next week is "The Jordan Castle Invitational," a single-elimination four-way match to decide a #1 contender for the UWN Heritage Championship. Castle then seemingly addresses McKnight and calls him "the man for the job," then hands an invitation to the match to Halex.
Before the next match, Vinny Pacifico shows up to watch from ringside.
Che Cabrera beats Rob McKnight. After the match, the referee has to hold McKnight back when Vinny Pacifico taunts McKnight.
Backstage, we hear from Jake Redondo and Joey Lancaster. Redondo says they have finally found their stride when Jordan Castle shows up with another invitiation to his four-way match, saying there is space for only one man in the match before handing the invitation to Redondo after seemingly addressing Lancaster.
Bateman beats "Main Evant" Evan Daniels by disqualification. "Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship. During the match, Daniels grabs the Television title, but the referee takes it away when Daniels tries to use it as a weapon. When Bateman has him in a single leg crab, however, Daniels is able to snatch the title out from the corner of the ring and hit Bateman in the head with it. After the match, Daniels continues to attack Bateman until Ray Jaz rushes into the ring and chases him out. Jaz then helps Bateman out up to be clotheslined by Bateman for his efforts.
Jordan Cruz and The Epic head to the ring. Cruz says it is his pleasure to welcome everyone to tonight's show despite the reception he has just gotten, and that it is a privilege to witness him in all his glory. He says that the fans have no idea how good they have it, as he is responsible for peak entertainment and bringing the best that wrestling has to offer, as he has dropped all of his opponents, with "The Anomaly" Alex Ace being another addition to his list. Cruz says that Alex Ace and Christian Rosenberg may have tried to pull a fast one on him and that Alex Ace may have the unteachable gift of size, but the way things have been moving lately, he feels more like God than himself and he has all the answers to "the Anomaly problems" starting with The Epic. Cruz tells The Epic to forget the bullet he shoved him into last week, and tells him that his best place is on his side following his orders and listening to his rules. All of a sudden, Alex Ace and Christian Rosenberg show up, and Rosenberg tells Cruz it is time to listen to his conscience, as while a lot of things he has said is correct, last week was the first time in over two years that Cruz tasted defeat courtesy of Alex Ace. He says that Alex Ace should be the rightful owner of the UWN World Championship, had The Epic not gotten his hands on him. He says The Epic stuck his nose where it did not belong, then says it is far from over between Alex Ace and Jordan Cruz and tells The Epic that Alex Ace has cordially invited him to a one-on-one match. He says that if The Epic were to accept, destruction is in his destiny. Jordan Cruz says Rosenberg is writing checks Alex Ace cannot cash, and when Cruz accepts on The Epic's behalf, The Epic shoves Cruz out of the way and stares Alex Ace down.
Ray Jaz beats Bryce Saturn by submission with the Jazmission. After the match, Jaz runs into "Main Evant" Evan Daniels on his way out, and Evan Daniels enters the ring and chews Saturn out as they head to the back. Saturn shoves Daniels, then leaves.
Backstage, we hear from Rob McKnight and Halex. McKnight says that he and Che Cabrera are going to throw down and make a mess of the place, then Jordan Castle shows up and announces that next week is "The Jordan Castle Invitational," a single-elimination four-way match to decide a #1 contender for the UWN Heritage Championship. Castle then seemingly addresses McKnight and calls him "the man for the job," then hands an invitation to the match to Halex.
Before the next match, Vinny Pacifico shows up to watch from ringside.
Che Cabrera beats Rob McKnight. After the match, the referee has to hold McKnight back when Vinny Pacifico taunts McKnight.
Backstage, we hear from Jake Redondo and Joey Lancaster. Redondo says they have finally found their stride when Jordan Castle shows up with another invitiation to his four-way match, saying there is space for only one man in the match before handing the invitation to Redondo after seemingly addressing Lancaster.
Bateman beats "Main Evant" Evan Daniels by disqualification. "Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship. During the match, Daniels grabs the Television title, but the referee takes it away when Daniels tries to use it as a weapon. When Bateman has him in a single leg crab, however, Daniels is able to snatch the title out from the corner of the ring and hit Bateman in the head with it. After the match, Daniels continues to attack Bateman until Ray Jaz rushes into the ring and chases him out. Jaz then helps Bateman out up to be clotheslined by Bateman for his efforts.
The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for May 31, 2026
Drew Gulak, "The Greek God" Papadon and Leo Sparrow beats Queens Gets The Money (Patrick Fitzpatrick and Jay Mesias) and "The Big Steppa" Colton Charles to advance in the Queens Block of the Five Boroughs Classic after Charles and Queens Gets The Money fail to get along and Charles slaps Mesias with a hand meant for Fitzpatrick, which causes Charles to chase Fitzpatrick to the back. After the match, Gulak shakes hands with Leo Sparrow, but Papadon does not.
Backstage, we hear from Jarrett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown. Jarrett has a problem with "Platinum" Max Caster, but Andy Brown does not. Andy Brown wants nothing to do with Jarrett's beef with Caster, and after Jarrett says that Brown had no chance of winning in their triple threat match, Brown takes this as a challenges and tells him he will beat his ass.
The Midnight Heat ("Precious" Eddy Pearl and "Rockin'" Ricky Gibson) vs. 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) for the UWN Tag Team Championships from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Backstage, "The Greek God" Papadon admits to Drew Gulak that they both make a good team despite their history. Leo Sparrow then shows up and says that they now have to fight, then hands Drew Gulak an avacado.
Nick Dos Santos returns next week.
Jarrett Diaz beats "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown. Both men fist bump after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Dan Joseph. Dan Joseph says he will keep doing what he has been doing, and while he has been stumbling a bit lately, he will keep working. As he speaks, Amity LeVay shows up and smiles at Gulak.
Backstage, Pat Buck is met by The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson). Pat Buck proposes a tag team match, and he is soon met by Sean Wachter and Rex Lawless.
Drew Gulak beats Leo Sparrow and "The Greek God" Papadon in a triple threat match to advance in the Queens Block of the Five Boroughs Classic after Sparrow hits the Revolution DDT on Papadon only for Gulak to put spinach in Sparrow's mouth and make him submit to the Gu-Lock. After the match, Papadon shakes Gulak's hand, then Commissioner Little Guido congratulates Gulak.
Backstage, we hear from Jarrett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown. Jarrett has a problem with "Platinum" Max Caster, but Andy Brown does not. Andy Brown wants nothing to do with Jarrett's beef with Caster, and after Jarrett says that Brown had no chance of winning in their triple threat match, Brown takes this as a challenges and tells him he will beat his ass.
The Midnight Heat ("Precious" Eddy Pearl and "Rockin'" Ricky Gibson) vs. 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) for the UWN Tag Team Championships from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Backstage, "The Greek God" Papadon admits to Drew Gulak that they both make a good team despite their history. Leo Sparrow then shows up and says that they now have to fight, then hands Drew Gulak an avacado.
Nick Dos Santos returns next week.
Jarrett Diaz beats "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown. Both men fist bump after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Dan Joseph. Dan Joseph says he will keep doing what he has been doing, and while he has been stumbling a bit lately, he will keep working. As he speaks, Amity LeVay shows up and smiles at Gulak.
Backstage, Pat Buck is met by The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson). Pat Buck proposes a tag team match, and he is soon met by Sean Wachter and Rex Lawless.
Drew Gulak beats Leo Sparrow and "The Greek God" Papadon in a triple threat match to advance in the Queens Block of the Five Boroughs Classic after Sparrow hits the Revolution DDT on Papadon only for Gulak to put spinach in Sparrow's mouth and make him submit to the Gu-Lock. After the match, Papadon shakes Gulak's hand, then Commissioner Little Guido congratulates Gulak.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 31, 2025
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says he has taken care of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, then says that whoever wants some can come get some. All of a sudden, Sycho Simon suddenly shows up and slowly approaches the announce desk, then he grabs Dustin's fist along with the microphone and tells him to put his money where his mouth is regarding fighting anybody in the locker room. Simon and The GunShow brawl at the announce desk, then both men grab metal folding chairs before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with referees and security. King Cobra calls for an end to the brawling and says they can have this match right here, right now, today, anything goes and with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on the line.
Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.
Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.
Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).
We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.
Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.
Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.
Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).
We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.
Collision Course - Collision recap for May 31, 2025
Claudio Castagnoli beats Komander in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he and "Hangman" Adam Page will never be a team, then Will Ospreay confronts Swerve. Swerve says he is done with being part of a team, and when he tries to leave, he and Ospreay brawl. Security quickly moves in to break things up.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Tomohiro Ishii in a trios match after Takeshita knocks Ishii into the referee, downing the referee and allowing Romero to hit Ishii with a low blow.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Anthony Bowens in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Don Callis and Lance Archer show up, and Callis wants Garcia as part of his family. Garcia and Menard want nothing of this, but Callis tells Garcia to think about it.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway in the ring. Stokely takes the microphone and declares that FTR have proved that they are the best in the world, that they are "living legend killers," and that they are better than Nigel McGuiness, who is back on commentary where he feels Nigel belongs. He then announces that FTR has issued a challenge to any tag team from Mexico on a future Dynamite or Collision. After Stokely quotes the chorus to Nelly's "E.I.," Atlantis Jr. and Templario show up. Harwood says they respect both luchadoes, then says that FTR are "living lucha legends" themselves due to being former AAA Tag Team Champions. Dax says that they have no issues with them and that he wants to know them better before the joint AEW/CMLL show at Arena Mexico, then asks them questions but does not allow them to answer. FTR says that Tony Khan has big plans for them and that Templario and Atlantis Jr. will not be able to face them, even though Dax is a big fan of Atlantis. He then sends a message to Atlantis through Atlantis Jr. to stay at home and not to mess with FTR. Atlantis Jr. takes offense to this and is ready to defend his father, then FTR his Templario with a cheap shot with the microphone. As FTR is about to hit Templario with a spike piledriver, Atlantis Jr. makes the save and cleans house. Templario then hits FTR with a Space Flying Tiger Drop, then Atlantis Jr. tells FTR that they will see them soon and that they are going to kick their asses.
Mina Shirakawa beats Skye Blue. After the match, Mina is attacked from behind by Julia Hart, who puts Mina in Hartless. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and makes the save. Julia has to save Skye Blue from a hip attack in the corner.
We see a vignette for Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), who want to know if any potential opponents are willing to do anything to face them.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Aerospace (GMO Kaminari and Cosmo Orion).
In footage from earlier today, "Platinum" Max Caster gets a bunch of people to do his chant, then has them sign the petition that affirms that he is the best wrestler alive.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox in a trios match. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable go back on the attack on Darius Martin, with Rush using some camera cables. Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey rush in and make the save, but get outnumbered. Dante Martin and AR Fox get back in the ring, and La Faccion Ingobernable retreats.
We hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that his children are doubting him after his loss to Jon Moxley, and that next week, Moxley had better be ready to man up as his kids watch him kick a man's ass.
Mascara Dorado beats Hechicero in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he and "Hangman" Adam Page will never be a team, then Will Ospreay confronts Swerve. Swerve says he is done with being part of a team, and when he tries to leave, he and Ospreay brawl. Security quickly moves in to break things up.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Tomohiro Ishii in a trios match after Takeshita knocks Ishii into the referee, downing the referee and allowing Romero to hit Ishii with a low blow.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Anthony Bowens in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Don Callis and Lance Archer show up, and Callis wants Garcia as part of his family. Garcia and Menard want nothing of this, but Callis tells Garcia to think about it.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway in the ring. Stokely takes the microphone and declares that FTR have proved that they are the best in the world, that they are "living legend killers," and that they are better than Nigel McGuiness, who is back on commentary where he feels Nigel belongs. He then announces that FTR has issued a challenge to any tag team from Mexico on a future Dynamite or Collision. After Stokely quotes the chorus to Nelly's "E.I.," Atlantis Jr. and Templario show up. Harwood says they respect both luchadoes, then says that FTR are "living lucha legends" themselves due to being former AAA Tag Team Champions. Dax says that they have no issues with them and that he wants to know them better before the joint AEW/CMLL show at Arena Mexico, then asks them questions but does not allow them to answer. FTR says that Tony Khan has big plans for them and that Templario and Atlantis Jr. will not be able to face them, even though Dax is a big fan of Atlantis. He then sends a message to Atlantis through Atlantis Jr. to stay at home and not to mess with FTR. Atlantis Jr. takes offense to this and is ready to defend his father, then FTR his Templario with a cheap shot with the microphone. As FTR is about to hit Templario with a spike piledriver, Atlantis Jr. makes the save and cleans house. Templario then hits FTR with a Space Flying Tiger Drop, then Atlantis Jr. tells FTR that they will see them soon and that they are going to kick their asses.
Mina Shirakawa beats Skye Blue. After the match, Mina is attacked from behind by Julia Hart, who puts Mina in Hartless. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and makes the save. Julia has to save Skye Blue from a hip attack in the corner.
We see a vignette for Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), who want to know if any potential opponents are willing to do anything to face them.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Aerospace (GMO Kaminari and Cosmo Orion).
In footage from earlier today, "Platinum" Max Caster gets a bunch of people to do his chant, then has them sign the petition that affirms that he is the best wrestler alive.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox in a trios match. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable go back on the attack on Darius Martin, with Rush using some camera cables. Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey rush in and make the save, but get outnumbered. Dante Martin and AR Fox get back in the ring, and La Faccion Ingobernable retreats.
We hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that his children are doubting him after his loss to Jon Moxley, and that next week, Moxley had better be ready to man up as his kids watch him kick a man's ass.
Mascara Dorado beats Hechicero in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 31, 2024
We look back at the very first main event in iMPACT! history: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper.
Gia Miller interviews Sami Callihan for Around The Ring. Sami talks about his love for sandals, how he does not need to wear wrestling gear to wrestle, his octopus tattoo as he goofs around during the interview. After the interview wraps up, Gia Miller says "he's not coming back."
We look back at Eddie Edwards vs. Joe Hendry from last night's iMPACT!.
Eric Young beats Alan Angels despite Angels using the referee as a shield near the end of the match.
Gia Miller interviews Sami Callihan for Around The Ring. Sami talks about his love for sandals, how he does not need to wear wrestling gear to wrestle, his octopus tattoo as he goofs around during the interview. After the interview wraps up, Gia Miller says "he's not coming back."
We look back at Eddie Edwards vs. Joe Hendry from last night's iMPACT!.
Eric Young beats Alan Angels despite Angels using the referee as a shield near the end of the match.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 31, 2024
The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) beat Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
Pete Dunne beats Dijak after countering Feast Your Eyes with an inside cradle.
Pete Dunne beats Dijak after countering Feast Your Eyes with an inside cradle.
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for May 31, 2024
Uriah Connors beats Cutler James.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe regarding their match against No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) tonight. Tyriek says they are pound for pound the strongest and Tyson says that their brand is on the up and up, and regardless of who steps up, they will get thrown down.
Stevie Turner beats Kendal Grey.
No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne) beat Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe following the interference by Damon Kemp.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe regarding their match against No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) tonight. Tyriek says they are pound for pound the strongest and Tyson says that their brand is on the up and up, and regardless of who steps up, they will get thrown down.
Stevie Turner beats Kendal Grey.
No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne) beat Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe following the interference by Damon Kemp.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 31, 2024
General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says there is no better feeling than when one of your top draft picks comes through in the clutch, then introduces Nia Jax, the 2024 Queen of the Ring. Nia enters the ring and puts the crown on, then brags about being Queen of the Ring and having a title shot at SummerSlam before commanding Bayley's presence in the ring right now. Bayley shows up, but she is attacked from behind by Piper Niven while Chelsea Green directs traffic. Piper tosses Bayley in the ring, where she continues to attack Bayley until she is laid out. Chelsea tells Nia not to worry about facing Bayley, because Piper Niven will be the new WWE Women's Champion by the time SummerSlam rolls around. Nia says she does not care who is champion, as she will A-Nia-Late her regardless.
A QR code and a weird "Hello Goodbye" message is shown as General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who is in a suit. Styles says he has thought about what Aldis has told him, and if there is time, he wants to address his future tonight. Aldis says he can find the time, but wants to know if there is something Styles wants to tell him. Styles says it will be hard to do just once, and just asks for some time in the ring. Aldis tells him that he has his time, then they shake hands.
Backstage, Naomi checks on Bayley in the trainer's room and says Chelsea Green and Piper Niven will not get away with what they did. Bayley says she is good to fight tonight, and Naomi tells Bayley that she has her back.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Austin Theory after Grayson Waller mouths off about Austin Theory and takes credit for his success. This distracts Theory, and Ciampa wins with a schoolkid pin.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is meeting with Blair Davenport when Naomi shows up wanting a tag team with Bayley against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Blair takes offense to this and says Naomi will find out who she is messing with, then leaves. Aldis tells Naomi that she and Bayley have their match tonight. LA Knight shows up as Naomi leaves, then asks Aldis about AJ Styles before wanting to know where Logan Paul is.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews LA Knight, who says that Logan Paul is not here this week, then pretends to leave before challenging Logan Paul for the United States Championship. Carmelo Hayes shows up and says LA Knight does a lot of talking without saying anything and that Logan Paul would rather face him than LA Knight, and says that LA Knight talks the talk while he walks the walk.
Andrade beats Apollo Crews. Before the match, it is revealed that Andrade has turned down an invitation to join Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Garza, Berto) when the invitation is extended to him by Garza. Garza shows up at ringside during the match, and he distracts Apollo in order for Andrade to get the win. After the match, the rest of Legado del Fantasma shows up to look at Andrade, who just walks past the rest of the group. Santos Escobar looks at Garza disappointedly.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa to do everything in their power tonight, then Paul Heyman shows up and tells Sikoa that he has been doing a lot of thinking about how he can better serve Solo while he is in charge. He says that any violence under Roman Reigns was to preserve the family and that there was a lot of counsel from himself before any of it occurred, then says that Solo is recruiting some very violent men and that while he sees random acts of violence, he sees no strategy, and the strategy is that Cody Rhodes must be kept in check when Roman Reigns comes back. Solo says that "we have Cody currently in check" and does not even know it. Heyman then asks who "we" is.
Backstage, Garza confronts Andrade when Apollo Crews suddenly attacks Garza.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring. Owens talks about his return last week and how he made sure he had Randy Orton's back at Saudi Arabia, as Randy has had his over the last few years and he wanted to make sure The Bloodline did not ruin Randy's chances at becoming King of the Ring. While he admits that Orton did not become King of the Ring and that Orton did not win, he does know that The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) is here, and he figured he would be here, too. Paul Heyman shows up, wanting to talk to Owens man-to-man, and when the crowd chants "We Want Roman!", Heyman says nobody wants Roman here more than him, and says that while Roman has respect for Owens, Solo has no respect for him and is recruiting criminals. Heyman says he rejected everyone that Solo wanted to join because of their violent backgrounds and that the people he says Owens is trying to antagonize in The Bloodline are looking for an excuse to take him out. He says that if Owens keeps calling out Solo Sikoa, something really bad will happen to him, and asks Owens to back off from The Bloodline. Owens says he has no reason to believe anything that comes out of Heyman's mouth and calls what Heyman is doing "an act" following everything The Bloodline has done to him, then says he will keep fighting The Bloodline and kick them out of his world. He then tells Heyman he does not need his help, but Heyman says he is not trying to help him, but to save him, and calls Owens' answer hypocritical for not allowing him to redeem himself, especially after what Owens is up against, and goes on a tirade as he does. As Owens is about to confront Heyman, The Bloodline shows up, but so does The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). This leads to a brawl in and around the ring in which The Street Profits get the upper hand as Owens and Solo brawl to the back.
The Bloodline (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
Backstage, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are met by Indi Hartwell, who says they are heading to Raw to hurt more people like they did Candice LeRae, who is now at home. Bianca says Candice started it and she finished it, and Jade threatens to put Indi on the shelf, which causes Indi to back off.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "Michin" Mia Yim when Nia Jax shows up and interrupts to talk about herself. Michin takes offense to this, and steps up Nia Yim when Nia tells her not to step up to her. Nia says she will regret that, then leaves.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven beat Bayley and Naomi after Naomi hits Chelsea with Rear View only for Piper to hit both Naomi with a splash and place Chelsea on top of Naomi.
Backstage, LA Knight confronts "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, then says "If the rumors are true...respect." AJ then shakes hands with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and whispers something into Cody's ear, then meets The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and asks them to be in the ring with him tonight.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) head to the ring. Styles says he has had dwelled on what General Manager Nick Aldis has had to say recently, then says he cannot go back to the back of the line at this point in his career and his life, for he has been doing this for over two decades. He says he has busted his body all over the world for all this time so that he can become phenomenal, but this past week, his son graduated high school and he realized just how many things in his family he has missed. He says he should stay at home and be a phenomenal father, then says he could not have done this without Gallows and Anderson, whom he calls brothers, then the three of them do the "Too Sweet" hand signal and embrace. Styles then mentions whispering something in "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' ear, then asks him to head to the ring. Cody shows up and meets Styles in the ring. Styles tells Cody he had one of the best matches of his life against him at Backlash, and if he were to have one last match, that would be it. He then says SmackDown is still "the house that AJ Styles built." He then says he is here to hand Cody the keys to that house, then Cody admits they only exchanged one text message after their match and that Styles answered "I'm all good, lil' bro," and Cody thanks Styles for all he has done. Cody and Styles hug, and the crowd cheers. Cody raises Styles' hand for all sides of the arena to see, then Styles hits Cody with a right hand and beats him up. Referees show up only to be blocked by The O.C. before Styles hits Cody with a Styles Clash off the ring steps.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)! Indi Hartwell! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Garza, Berto)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
A QR code and a weird "Hello Goodbye" message is shown as General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who is in a suit. Styles says he has thought about what Aldis has told him, and if there is time, he wants to address his future tonight. Aldis says he can find the time, but wants to know if there is something Styles wants to tell him. Styles says it will be hard to do just once, and just asks for some time in the ring. Aldis tells him that he has his time, then they shake hands.
Backstage, Naomi checks on Bayley in the trainer's room and says Chelsea Green and Piper Niven will not get away with what they did. Bayley says she is good to fight tonight, and Naomi tells Bayley that she has her back.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Austin Theory after Grayson Waller mouths off about Austin Theory and takes credit for his success. This distracts Theory, and Ciampa wins with a schoolkid pin.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is meeting with Blair Davenport when Naomi shows up wanting a tag team with Bayley against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Blair takes offense to this and says Naomi will find out who she is messing with, then leaves. Aldis tells Naomi that she and Bayley have their match tonight. LA Knight shows up as Naomi leaves, then asks Aldis about AJ Styles before wanting to know where Logan Paul is.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews LA Knight, who says that Logan Paul is not here this week, then pretends to leave before challenging Logan Paul for the United States Championship. Carmelo Hayes shows up and says LA Knight does a lot of talking without saying anything and that Logan Paul would rather face him than LA Knight, and says that LA Knight talks the talk while he walks the walk.
Andrade beats Apollo Crews. Before the match, it is revealed that Andrade has turned down an invitation to join Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Garza, Berto) when the invitation is extended to him by Garza. Garza shows up at ringside during the match, and he distracts Apollo in order for Andrade to get the win. After the match, the rest of Legado del Fantasma shows up to look at Andrade, who just walks past the rest of the group. Santos Escobar looks at Garza disappointedly.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa to do everything in their power tonight, then Paul Heyman shows up and tells Sikoa that he has been doing a lot of thinking about how he can better serve Solo while he is in charge. He says that any violence under Roman Reigns was to preserve the family and that there was a lot of counsel from himself before any of it occurred, then says that Solo is recruiting some very violent men and that while he sees random acts of violence, he sees no strategy, and the strategy is that Cody Rhodes must be kept in check when Roman Reigns comes back. Solo says that "we have Cody currently in check" and does not even know it. Heyman then asks who "we" is.
Backstage, Garza confronts Andrade when Apollo Crews suddenly attacks Garza.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring. Owens talks about his return last week and how he made sure he had Randy Orton's back at Saudi Arabia, as Randy has had his over the last few years and he wanted to make sure The Bloodline did not ruin Randy's chances at becoming King of the Ring. While he admits that Orton did not become King of the Ring and that Orton did not win, he does know that The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) is here, and he figured he would be here, too. Paul Heyman shows up, wanting to talk to Owens man-to-man, and when the crowd chants "We Want Roman!", Heyman says nobody wants Roman here more than him, and says that while Roman has respect for Owens, Solo has no respect for him and is recruiting criminals. Heyman says he rejected everyone that Solo wanted to join because of their violent backgrounds and that the people he says Owens is trying to antagonize in The Bloodline are looking for an excuse to take him out. He says that if Owens keeps calling out Solo Sikoa, something really bad will happen to him, and asks Owens to back off from The Bloodline. Owens says he has no reason to believe anything that comes out of Heyman's mouth and calls what Heyman is doing "an act" following everything The Bloodline has done to him, then says he will keep fighting The Bloodline and kick them out of his world. He then tells Heyman he does not need his help, but Heyman says he is not trying to help him, but to save him, and calls Owens' answer hypocritical for not allowing him to redeem himself, especially after what Owens is up against, and goes on a tirade as he does. As Owens is about to confront Heyman, The Bloodline shows up, but so does The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). This leads to a brawl in and around the ring in which The Street Profits get the upper hand as Owens and Solo brawl to the back.
The Bloodline (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
Backstage, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are met by Indi Hartwell, who says they are heading to Raw to hurt more people like they did Candice LeRae, who is now at home. Bianca says Candice started it and she finished it, and Jade threatens to put Indi on the shelf, which causes Indi to back off.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "Michin" Mia Yim when Nia Jax shows up and interrupts to talk about herself. Michin takes offense to this, and steps up Nia Yim when Nia tells her not to step up to her. Nia says she will regret that, then leaves.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven beat Bayley and Naomi after Naomi hits Chelsea with Rear View only for Piper to hit both Naomi with a splash and place Chelsea on top of Naomi.
Backstage, LA Knight confronts "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, then says "If the rumors are true...respect." AJ then shakes hands with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and whispers something into Cody's ear, then meets The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and asks them to be in the ring with him tonight.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) head to the ring. Styles says he has had dwelled on what General Manager Nick Aldis has had to say recently, then says he cannot go back to the back of the line at this point in his career and his life, for he has been doing this for over two decades. He says he has busted his body all over the world for all this time so that he can become phenomenal, but this past week, his son graduated high school and he realized just how many things in his family he has missed. He says he should stay at home and be a phenomenal father, then says he could not have done this without Gallows and Anderson, whom he calls brothers, then the three of them do the "Too Sweet" hand signal and embrace. Styles then mentions whispering something in "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' ear, then asks him to head to the ring. Cody shows up and meets Styles in the ring. Styles tells Cody he had one of the best matches of his life against him at Backlash, and if he were to have one last match, that would be it. He then says SmackDown is still "the house that AJ Styles built." He then says he is here to hand Cody the keys to that house, then Cody admits they only exchanged one text message after their match and that Styles answered "I'm all good, lil' bro," and Cody thanks Styles for all he has done. Cody and Styles hug, and the crowd cheers. Cody raises Styles' hand for all sides of the arena to see, then Styles hits Cody with a right hand and beats him up. Referees show up only to be blocked by The O.C. before Styles hits Cody with a Styles Clash off the ring steps.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)! Indi Hartwell! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Garza, Berto)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for May 31, 2024
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Penta el Zero Miedo to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at Forbidden Door.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith). Chris Jericho says he is not on tonight's show because he had an unprovoked attack from Hook last week and that he is too valuable to be left exposed at the commentary table and be attacked. He announces he has stepped down from his commentary role on Rampage to spend time on the other shows and get more TV time, and while he is no longer the number one commentator on Rampage, he is still number one in everyone's hearts.
Backstage, we hear from Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Taven, Mike Bennett). Mike Bennett says that Double or Nothing sucked and that all he got out of Las Vegas was a sunburn. Mike Taven says they got ejected from ringside without doing anything wrong that night. Roderick Strong is angry that he was not the tenth man in the Forbidden Door Gauntlet Match and that he is pissed off and frustration, and he will take everything out on Lio Rush before he goes after Will Ospreay.
Satnam Singh quickly beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.
Backstage, we hear from Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Kaun says that sometimes you much scorch everything to the earth to start anew, and Brian Cage says they will start anew tomorrow night on Collision against any trio who wants to take them on. Hechicero shows up and introduces himself before putting Cage of Agony over, then Toa Liona says they will see their challengers Saturday in Spanish.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Viva Van in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, we hear from The Outcasts (Saraya and Harley Cameron). They congratulate Mariah May, who make fun of Mariah for wanting to be "Timeless" Toni Storm and that next week, Saraya will beat Mariah after having beaten the real Toni Storm.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Jordan Cruz with the cross arm breaker.
Backstage, we hear from Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny says they are here to challenge the best, and that there is one man that he has never wrestled who is beating people right and left: Claudio Castagnoli, to whom he issues a challenge on Collision.
Rey Fenix beats Isiah Kassidy.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 31, 2023
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) beat Bandido and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) in a trios match.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page). Matt Jackson says says it is safe to say that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson)brought out the worst in them, and that he never thought he would burn a man's face with an explosive sneaker. Nick Jackson says they are the heart and spirit on AEW, and that a setback will not keep them down. Adam Page syas that they are still standing and breathing, then The Dark Order shows up. Evil Uno says hello, then The Dark Order sees their way out. Adam Page then says that Kenny Omega is back home because he is hurt before catching up with The Dark Order.
Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) in the ring. Jay White says that "Absolute" Ricky Starks must feel like he is on top after eliminating them in the Blackjack Battle Royal, then reminds Starks that he is not the International Champion because he also lost the battle royal. Juice Robinson then addresses FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) making the save for Ricky Starks, as there is no way they are friends with Ricky as Ricky has no friends. Jay White then says that since FTR are "Southern boys," they are a little slow and look and sound dumb, then FTR shows up and Jay White continues to insult them. Jay White and Juice Robinson think that FTR are here to apologize and join Bullet Club Gold, and says FTR just had to ask politely if they wanted to join. Jay hands Dax the mic, but he drops it. Juice then punches Dax with a roll of quarters. Bullet Club Gold then attack and lay out FTR, then flee when Ricky Starks slides into the ring with a chair. Starks then challenges Jay White to a one-on-one match next week.
We hear from Tony Khan, who officially announces that the first episode of AEW Collision will feature CM Punk.
Swerve Strickland beats Trent Beretta and Big Bill in a three-way match after hitting Big Bill with the Swerve Stomp on the apron following Big Bill choke slamming Trent Beretta from the ring apron.
We see a video package of Kris Statlander's return at Double or Nothing.
Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) on the stage. Daddy Ass admits that Sunday may not have went their way and that he let The Acclaimed down, but Max Caster tells Daddy Ass that they win and lose as a team and they are still the people's choice. Bowens mentions that he and Max were screwed out of tag team gold and that they want the gold back, and that Daddy Ass deserves to hold gold one more time after all he has done for them. He says that Daddy Ass may be disappointed, but he and Max love him and everyone loves The Acclaimed.
Tony Schiavone reluctantly interviews Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita in the ring. As Callis is booed, Callis says he hopes the boos are for Kenny Omega and that he is the real victim here, for he has done everything for Kenny and that Kenny is successful because of him. He says Omega chose his friends, and that he has to look at the scar on his head that took 23 stitches to close, and that he blames Omega for that as well as the destruction of his family. Callis says he lost a nephew in Omega, but gained a son in Takeshita, whom Callis calls the best athlete he has seen in wrestling and better than Japan's wrestling legends, including Kenny Omega. Takeshita then speaks to the crowd in Japanese, then says he and Callis will destroy The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) as well as Kenny Omega. Callis says Omega destroyed his family, and that he will create a new one that will force The Elite out of All Elite Wrestling.
We see a video package of "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Wardlow talking about Wardlow's TNT Championship win. Wardlow says there is no limit to how far they are willing to go, and if Luchasaurus wants to face him, he can be the next in line.
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). During the match, Prince Nana, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up and watch the match from the stage. After the match, Sting shows up for the first time in weeks as Swerve and Brian Cage head towards the ring, and Swerve and Cage retreat.
We see backstage footage of MJF, who brags about how he beat Darby Allin and states that he is running out of competition due to nobody being "on the level of the Devil."
Hook suddenly appears as Tony Schiavone is in the ring. When asked what is next for him, Jose the Assistant shows up with Dralistico and Preston Vance and complains that the three of them get no television time or opportunities like Hook does. After stating that Rush has been declaring too dangerous for television and wondering where their opportunities are, Jose has Vance and Dralistico attack Hook before "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry shows up and decks them with a chair. Jose retreats to the ring when he charges at Jungle Boy, where he gets slammed by Hook. Hook and Jungle Boy then fist bump.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho). Toni Storm says luck has nothing to do with her becoming world champion again and that she has been wrestling half her life. She says nobody can carry her bag, and Ruby agrees that nobody can touch Toni and that she is gracing the fans with her presence. Toni then says that she will be "a fighting, touring champion," then says the only lucky people are the AEW fans.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. After the match, Taya Valkyrie is seen as having watched the match backstage.
Adam Cole and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beat Saraya and Chris Jericho in a mixed tag match that sees Hikaru Shida stop Ruby Soho and Toni Storm from interfering with a Kendo Stick and Britt Baker putting Chris Jericho in the Lockjaw.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) beat Bandido and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) in a trios match.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page). Matt Jackson says says it is safe to say that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson)brought out the worst in them, and that he never thought he would burn a man's face with an explosive sneaker. Nick Jackson says they are the heart and spirit on AEW, and that a setback will not keep them down. Adam Page syas that they are still standing and breathing, then The Dark Order shows up. Evil Uno says hello, then The Dark Order sees their way out. Adam Page then says that Kenny Omega is back home because he is hurt before catching up with The Dark Order.
Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) in the ring. Jay White says that "Absolute" Ricky Starks must feel like he is on top after eliminating them in the Blackjack Battle Royal, then reminds Starks that he is not the International Champion because he also lost the battle royal. Juice Robinson then addresses FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) making the save for Ricky Starks, as there is no way they are friends with Ricky as Ricky has no friends. Jay White then says that since FTR are "Southern boys," they are a little slow and look and sound dumb, then FTR shows up and Jay White continues to insult them. Jay White and Juice Robinson think that FTR are here to apologize and join Bullet Club Gold, and says FTR just had to ask politely if they wanted to join. Jay hands Dax the mic, but he drops it. Juice then punches Dax with a roll of quarters. Bullet Club Gold then attack and lay out FTR, then flee when Ricky Starks slides into the ring with a chair. Starks then challenges Jay White to a one-on-one match next week.
We hear from Tony Khan, who officially announces that the first episode of AEW Collision will feature CM Punk.
Swerve Strickland beats Trent Beretta and Big Bill in a three-way match after hitting Big Bill with the Swerve Stomp on the apron following Big Bill choke slamming Trent Beretta from the ring apron.
We see a video package of Kris Statlander's return at Double or Nothing.
Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) on the stage. Daddy Ass admits that Sunday may not have went their way and that he let The Acclaimed down, but Max Caster tells Daddy Ass that they win and lose as a team and they are still the people's choice. Bowens mentions that he and Max were screwed out of tag team gold and that they want the gold back, and that Daddy Ass deserves to hold gold one more time after all he has done for them. He says that Daddy Ass may be disappointed, but he and Max love him and everyone loves The Acclaimed.
Tony Schiavone reluctantly interviews Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita in the ring. As Callis is booed, Callis says he hopes the boos are for Kenny Omega and that he is the real victim here, for he has done everything for Kenny and that Kenny is successful because of him. He says Omega chose his friends, and that he has to look at the scar on his head that took 23 stitches to close, and that he blames Omega for that as well as the destruction of his family. Callis says he lost a nephew in Omega, but gained a son in Takeshita, whom Callis calls the best athlete he has seen in wrestling and better than Japan's wrestling legends, including Kenny Omega. Takeshita then speaks to the crowd in Japanese, then says he and Callis will destroy The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) as well as Kenny Omega. Callis says Omega destroyed his family, and that he will create a new one that will force The Elite out of All Elite Wrestling.
We see a video package of "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Wardlow talking about Wardlow's TNT Championship win. Wardlow says there is no limit to how far they are willing to go, and if Luchasaurus wants to face him, he can be the next in line.
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). During the match, Prince Nana, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up and watch the match from the stage. After the match, Sting shows up for the first time in weeks as Swerve and Brian Cage head towards the ring, and Swerve and Cage retreat.
We see backstage footage of MJF, who brags about how he beat Darby Allin and states that he is running out of competition due to nobody being "on the level of the Devil."
Hook suddenly appears as Tony Schiavone is in the ring. When asked what is next for him, Jose the Assistant shows up with Dralistico and Preston Vance and complains that the three of them get no television time or opportunities like Hook does. After stating that Rush has been declaring too dangerous for television and wondering where their opportunities are, Jose has Vance and Dralistico attack Hook before "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry shows up and decks them with a chair. Jose retreats to the ring when he charges at Jungle Boy, where he gets slammed by Hook. Hook and Jungle Boy then fist bump.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho). Toni Storm says luck has nothing to do with her becoming world champion again and that she has been wrestling half her life. She says nobody can carry her bag, and Ruby agrees that nobody can touch Toni and that she is gracing the fans with her presence. Toni then says that she will be "a fighting, touring champion," then says the only lucky people are the AEW fans.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. After the match, Taya Valkyrie is seen as having watched the match backstage.
Adam Cole and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beat Saraya and Chris Jericho in a mixed tag match that sees Hikaru Shida stop Ruby Soho and Toni Storm from interfering with a Kendo Stick and Britt Baker putting Chris Jericho in the Lockjaw.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for May 31, 2022
Before the next match, Roderick Strong tells The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) that they have the night off and to watch him and Damon Kemp show how it is done against Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Ivy Nile and The Creed Brothers are surprised and disappointed.
Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp) after Julius Creed takes a title shot to the head for Roderick Strong only for Pretty Deadly to hit Spilt Milk for the win.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells Cameron Grimes he has his back tonight, then tells Grimes to take care of Carmelo so they can have their match. Suddenly, Duke Hudson brags about his win against Bron Breakker, but Sikoa reminds him he won by disqualification. Hudson says Sikoa is young and inexperienced, but Sikoa comes to the conclusion that if he cannot beat Hudson, he should not be going for any title. Sikoa challenges Hudson to a match, and Hudson says he will see what he can do.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Grayson Waller sings the praises of Tiffany Stratton and says everyone should be like her while trashing everyone else in the room. As Waller makes fun of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, Briggs shows up and challenges Waller to a match.
In footage from earlier today, Tony D'Angelo meets Santos Escobar on his yacht. D'Angelo says that they both knew they would have a turf war and that he does not Escobar, but Escobar says D'Angelo made it big by stabbing everyone in the front and became a snake. Escobar then says he is a python and wants to squeeze the life out of him. Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo want to fight each other, but D'Angelo and Escobar stop their respective men from doing anything rash. D'Angelo wants a match, Elektra Lopez says there is nothing in this for Escobar. D'Angelo challenges Escobar to a six-man tag match between both of their camps. If he wins, Escobar joins his family under his direction, but if Escobar wins, D'Angelo and his men will serve him. Elektra Lopez says this move benefits Escobar more than D'Angelo, but D'Angelo says that as a don, he has to make moves others cannot see. After both teams entertain potential results, D'Angelo and Escobar shake hands.
Cora Jade beats Elektra Lopez.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes Lee says he has waited for a match with Xyon Quinn for weeks and he refuses to miss this opportunity, and for as long as he has air in his lungs, he will keep fighting. Sanga shows up and tells Wes Lee to fight Xyon Quinn like he fought him last week, and tells him that while he is not a giant, he has giant heart. Sanga then wishes Wes Lee luck.
We see a video package of Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, where Perez talks about her road to the finals of the tournament. She also talks about her friendship with Cora Jade, and says that while Tiffany Stratton is bigger and stronger than her, she is not as determined, and next week, she will fight until the contract is in her hands.
Wes Lee beats Xyon Quinn with a surprise roll-up.
Backstage, Roderick Strong yells at the rest of Diamond Mine for costing him the match and not staying in the back, then says he knows what is best for Diamond Mine. He then tells The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) that failure is not an option and that if they do not win the NXT tag team titles, they are out of Diamond Mine.
We hear from Joe Gacy, who says that the house of Bron Breakker was where the sparks of Bron's anger formed as he watched his father make pro wrestling history while he and his brother would wrestle at home. He then says that Bron Breakker took his rage onto the football field and got good at football, but Bron knew he had to switch to pro wrestling. Joe Gacy talks about Bron's NXT Championship reigns, then says that he knows all about Bron through his father. After stating that Bron Breakker's family settles things with their firsts, he tells Bron to be the man that he is and to give him what he deserves, as it is more important to get even than to win a match, and one way or another, he will be NXT Champion.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker, who says that he will not lose the NXT Championship to Joe Gacy. Gacy's laughter is heard in the room, and when Bron grabs the TV, he nearly throws it down but just places it back on the table. Bron says that he may be predictable like Gacy says, but he will tear Gacy apart.
Wade Barrett hosts a summit between Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) and the team of Wendy Choo, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Katana says they are tired of seeing Toxic Attraction with the gold and that they will knock them off the top of the mountain. Gigi Dolin says there has been a long list of women who could not beat them and that they are no different, and Jacy Jayne says that while Kayden and Katana were having fun, Toxic Attraction was controlling the women's division. Kayden says it is easy to stay on top when the tag titles are barely defended, and that she and Katana are the only tag team who ever beaten and that they can beat them again. Mandy Rose says that Toxic Attraction is the best because the titles say so and that she will do what it takes to make sure Wendy Choo is not a champion while making fun of Wendy Choo's appearance and telling everyone to put respect on her name. All the while, Katana, Kayden and Wendy keep telling Mandy to sign the contract, leading to a "Sign the contract" chant. Mandy Rose signs the contract, then says that Wendy Choo throws a spitball at Mandy only to get kicked. This starts a brawl between both sides, and Katana, Kayden and Wendy come out on top after Wendy splashes Mandy through the table. Kayden, Katana and Wendy then raise up all of the womens' title belts.
Backstage, Ivy Nile is met by Kiana James, who asks Ivy if she will talk to The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) after they lose on Saturday. Ivy says The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) will win, but James says The Creed Brothers have a 12% chance of winning. Ivy pins James to the wall and asks her what her numbers say about her kicking her ass, and James says the numbers are the same. Ivy says "We'll see about that."
Solo Sikoa beats Duke Hudson.
We see a video package for Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, saying she is in the finals where she belongs and that success follows her around like a personal assistant. She says that Roxanne Perez's life is as exciting as a cardboard box and that she should have taken a plane instead of a bus, then says Roxanne Perez can cry in Cora Jade's shoulder while she gets her championship contract.
We see Thea Hail graduate from high school with a 4.0 GPA. Afterwards, Thea Hail announces she will be attending Chase University, much to the surprise of the Chase University students and Andre Chase.
Before the next match, Grayson Waller wants only Josh Briggs in their one-on-one match. Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley head to the back.
Grayson Waller beats Josh Briggs after Robert Stone and Sofia Cromwell show up, followed by Von Wagner, whose presence distracts Briigs and allows Waller to get the win. After the match, Von Wagner attacks Josh Briggs. Brooks Jensen saves Briggs from getting an injured arm, and Sofia Cromwell holds Von Wagner back.
Ivy Nile beats Kiana James. After the match, Pretty Deadly show up and congratulate Ivy Nile before stating that they will win and get The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) kicked out of Diamond Mine. When Elton Prince asks what will happen when Diamond Mine closes, The Creed Brothers show up. When Pretty Deadly try to run away, The Creed Brothers beat them up and hold up the NXT tag titles.
We see another vignette for Giovanni Vinci.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams guest on commentary for the next match.
Cameron Grimes beats Nathan Frazer. After the match, Carmelo and Trick try to attack Grimes from behind, but Grimes fends them off.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp) after Julius Creed takes a title shot to the head for Roderick Strong only for Pretty Deadly to hit Spilt Milk for the win.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells Cameron Grimes he has his back tonight, then tells Grimes to take care of Carmelo so they can have their match. Suddenly, Duke Hudson brags about his win against Bron Breakker, but Sikoa reminds him he won by disqualification. Hudson says Sikoa is young and inexperienced, but Sikoa comes to the conclusion that if he cannot beat Hudson, he should not be going for any title. Sikoa challenges Hudson to a match, and Hudson says he will see what he can do.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Grayson Waller sings the praises of Tiffany Stratton and says everyone should be like her while trashing everyone else in the room. As Waller makes fun of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, Briggs shows up and challenges Waller to a match.
In footage from earlier today, Tony D'Angelo meets Santos Escobar on his yacht. D'Angelo says that they both knew they would have a turf war and that he does not Escobar, but Escobar says D'Angelo made it big by stabbing everyone in the front and became a snake. Escobar then says he is a python and wants to squeeze the life out of him. Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo want to fight each other, but D'Angelo and Escobar stop their respective men from doing anything rash. D'Angelo wants a match, Elektra Lopez says there is nothing in this for Escobar. D'Angelo challenges Escobar to a six-man tag match between both of their camps. If he wins, Escobar joins his family under his direction, but if Escobar wins, D'Angelo and his men will serve him. Elektra Lopez says this move benefits Escobar more than D'Angelo, but D'Angelo says that as a don, he has to make moves others cannot see. After both teams entertain potential results, D'Angelo and Escobar shake hands.
Cora Jade beats Elektra Lopez.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes Lee says he has waited for a match with Xyon Quinn for weeks and he refuses to miss this opportunity, and for as long as he has air in his lungs, he will keep fighting. Sanga shows up and tells Wes Lee to fight Xyon Quinn like he fought him last week, and tells him that while he is not a giant, he has giant heart. Sanga then wishes Wes Lee luck.
We see a video package of Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, where Perez talks about her road to the finals of the tournament. She also talks about her friendship with Cora Jade, and says that while Tiffany Stratton is bigger and stronger than her, she is not as determined, and next week, she will fight until the contract is in her hands.
Wes Lee beats Xyon Quinn with a surprise roll-up.
Backstage, Roderick Strong yells at the rest of Diamond Mine for costing him the match and not staying in the back, then says he knows what is best for Diamond Mine. He then tells The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) that failure is not an option and that if they do not win the NXT tag team titles, they are out of Diamond Mine.
We hear from Joe Gacy, who says that the house of Bron Breakker was where the sparks of Bron's anger formed as he watched his father make pro wrestling history while he and his brother would wrestle at home. He then says that Bron Breakker took his rage onto the football field and got good at football, but Bron knew he had to switch to pro wrestling. Joe Gacy talks about Bron's NXT Championship reigns, then says that he knows all about Bron through his father. After stating that Bron Breakker's family settles things with their firsts, he tells Bron to be the man that he is and to give him what he deserves, as it is more important to get even than to win a match, and one way or another, he will be NXT Champion.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker, who says that he will not lose the NXT Championship to Joe Gacy. Gacy's laughter is heard in the room, and when Bron grabs the TV, he nearly throws it down but just places it back on the table. Bron says that he may be predictable like Gacy says, but he will tear Gacy apart.
Wade Barrett hosts a summit between Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) and the team of Wendy Choo, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Katana says they are tired of seeing Toxic Attraction with the gold and that they will knock them off the top of the mountain. Gigi Dolin says there has been a long list of women who could not beat them and that they are no different, and Jacy Jayne says that while Kayden and Katana were having fun, Toxic Attraction was controlling the women's division. Kayden says it is easy to stay on top when the tag titles are barely defended, and that she and Katana are the only tag team who ever beaten and that they can beat them again. Mandy Rose says that Toxic Attraction is the best because the titles say so and that she will do what it takes to make sure Wendy Choo is not a champion while making fun of Wendy Choo's appearance and telling everyone to put respect on her name. All the while, Katana, Kayden and Wendy keep telling Mandy to sign the contract, leading to a "Sign the contract" chant. Mandy Rose signs the contract, then says that Wendy Choo throws a spitball at Mandy only to get kicked. This starts a brawl between both sides, and Katana, Kayden and Wendy come out on top after Wendy splashes Mandy through the table. Kayden, Katana and Wendy then raise up all of the womens' title belts.
Backstage, Ivy Nile is met by Kiana James, who asks Ivy if she will talk to The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) after they lose on Saturday. Ivy says The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) will win, but James says The Creed Brothers have a 12% chance of winning. Ivy pins James to the wall and asks her what her numbers say about her kicking her ass, and James says the numbers are the same. Ivy says "We'll see about that."
Solo Sikoa beats Duke Hudson.
We see a video package for Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, saying she is in the finals where she belongs and that success follows her around like a personal assistant. She says that Roxanne Perez's life is as exciting as a cardboard box and that she should have taken a plane instead of a bus, then says Roxanne Perez can cry in Cora Jade's shoulder while she gets her championship contract.
We see Thea Hail graduate from high school with a 4.0 GPA. Afterwards, Thea Hail announces she will be attending Chase University, much to the surprise of the Chase University students and Andre Chase.
Before the next match, Grayson Waller wants only Josh Briggs in their one-on-one match. Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley head to the back.
Grayson Waller beats Josh Briggs after Robert Stone and Sofia Cromwell show up, followed by Von Wagner, whose presence distracts Briigs and allows Waller to get the win. After the match, Von Wagner attacks Josh Briggs. Brooks Jensen saves Briggs from getting an injured arm, and Sofia Cromwell holds Von Wagner back.
Ivy Nile beats Kiana James. After the match, Pretty Deadly show up and congratulate Ivy Nile before stating that they will win and get The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) kicked out of Diamond Mine. When Elton Prince asks what will happen when Diamond Mine closes, The Creed Brothers show up. When Pretty Deadly try to run away, The Creed Brothers beat them up and hold up the NXT tag titles.
We see another vignette for Giovanni Vinci.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams guest on commentary for the next match.
Cameron Grimes beats Nathan Frazer. After the match, Carmelo and Trick try to attack Grimes from behind, but Grimes fends them off.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark - AEW Dark recap for May 31, 2022
Mercedes Martinez beats Viva Van with the Brass City Sleeper.
The Butcher and the Blade beat The Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Paul Titan).
Anthony Ogogo beats Carlie Bravo by knock-out.
Jamie Hayter beats Danika Della Rouge.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) beat Serpentico and The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a trios tag match.
The Butcher and the Blade beat The Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Paul Titan).
Anthony Ogogo beats Carlie Bravo by knock-out.
Jamie Hayter beats Danika Della Rouge.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) beat Serpentico and The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a trios tag match.
Monday, May 31, 2021
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 2021
WWE acknowledges Memorial Day at the start of tonight's show.
Jimmy Smith replaces Adnan Virk on commentary this week.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz appears for the first time since WrestleMania Backlash, and says the past few weeks have been tough without him to command the ship, then says he is sorry for getting injured. He then notices the garlic necklace on John Morrison. Morrison says that they were in a sticky situation and is now ready for anything when it comes to protecting The Miz, then introduces a water gun known as "The Dripstick." Miz then says he had an epiphany and that he had to get back to Raw, as he wanted the fans to see him live, and also had an epiphany that he has done so much in his career that he has to give back. Miz then introduces tonight's guest: Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says that Rhea Ripley has had her fairy tale ending against Asuka, but her fairy tale will become a nightmare when she sends her to Hell in three week. Rhea Ripley then shows up. Rhea tells Charlotte to go to Hell, and the two of them have a staredown before Miz tells them to calm down. Rhea Ripley says she is a nightmare, not a vampire, and that she will still be champion after three weeks. Charlotte mentions Rhea Ripley's failure to beat Nikki Cross in two minutes, and as Charlotte asks how Rhea could possibly beat her, Nikki Cross suddenly shows up. Nikki Cross mentions beating Rhea Ripley last week and says it would only be fair if she faced whoever is champion three weeks from now. Charlotte says if life were fair, she would be champion. Rhea Ripley tells Nikki Cross she earned her respect, then Nikki Cross says she could beat Charlotte in two minutes and earn a title shot, but Charlotte says she could beat Nikki in one minute. Nikki slaps Charlotte, then Charlotte says it's on.
Nikki Cross beats Charlotte Flair in a Beat The Clock Challenge by lasting two minutes against Charlotte.
Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Damian Priest about getting back on the road and also brushes up on his Spanish. Randy Orton suddenly shows up and decides to take their tag team seriously, and asks him to be in his corner tonight and maybe learn something.
Randy Orton beats Xavier Woods with the Bro Derek.
Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley are in the executive suite with Lashley's entourage.
Backstage, Reginald tells Nia Jax he does not need her protection against Shayna Baszler tonight, and asks her to see the match from ringside so she can see for herself.
Reginald beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after fire erupts from the turnbuckles, distracting Baszler and allowing Reginald to win with an O'Connor Roll. Nia Jax celebrates with Reginald backstage after the match.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. Drew says that tonight is about just him and Kofi Kingston, and while he respects Kofi and admits he has earned what he has gotten, he also feels that Kofi could beat Lashley like he said he could. McIntyre says that he was once like Kofi, as he had to invest in himself and put off having kids to get to where he is, and while he respects Kofi, he will do what Kofi has yet to do and go through him to face Lashley for the WWE Championship.
Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).
Sheamus heads to the ring. He says that he cannot wait to get back on the road, then says that Humberto Carrillo and Ricochet will not get anywhere near the United States Championship and will only earn participation trophies if they keep trying. He says that Humberto and Ricochet are "purveyors of scumbaggery" and are not championship material, then says he created his open challenge to find somebody worthy of the United States title, saying that Humberto and Ricochet cannot lace his boots. Sheamus says he will face Humberto and Ricochet one-on-one before sending them back to catering where they belong, and after he asks who will face him first, he gets Ricochet.
Ricochet beats Sheamus after Humberto Carrillo shows up, distracting Sheamus.
Humberto Carrillo beats Sheamus after Ricochet distracts Sheamus. During the match, Humberto bloodies Sheamus' nose with a well-placed drop kick.
We hear from Eva Marie, who says that WWE is where everything took off for her, but she had to take a break and find herself. She says that life will knock you down, and that it takes courage to keep getting back up. Eva Marie says that she is back to finish what she started, and not only will she be a voice for herself, but for the Superstars of WWE.
Natalya and Tamina guest on commentary for the next match.
Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Naomi and Lana.
Cedric Alexander beats Shelton Benjamin with the Neuralyzer after hitting Shelton with a thumb to the eye.
Backstage, Elias talks with Jaxson Ryker, saying they have a great opportunity and that he knows they can win, and that they need a gameplan. When Elias asks Jaxson Ryker if he has ever been in battle, Jaxson asks Elias the same question, saying he's been in Iraq.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that his family is no detriment and is part of his success, saying he does it for them and that McIntyre took a cheap shot despite his respect for him. Kofi says that unlike him, McIntyre has yet to beat Bobby Lashley while he did it on his first try, then says he and McIntyre will square up and leave it all in the ring tonight before he beats McIntyre and goes on to beat Lashley for the WWE Championship.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Elias and Jaxson Ryker after Elias leaves Ryker high and dry, walking out on him as he tries to make the tag.
Backstage, Reginald is met by Nia Jax, who asks him if he is sure to take an invitation to Alexa's Playground by Alexa Bliss. Reginald says he will be fine, and Nia says she will get the champagne ready.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Elias, who says that Jaxson Ryker has become unhinged and that he was looking out for himself last week and was not there when he needed help. He says that Ryker's unpredictability concerns him, and says being on the road with him makes him sick and unwilling to be around him.
It's time for Alexa's Playground. Tonight's guest is Reginald. As Reginald says he feels great, Lilly asks Reginald about Cirque du Soleil. Before he can answer, Reginald is attacked by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Alexa tells Baszler that she was not invited today because Lilly doesn't like her. Baszler says that she considers Alexa a problem and that the two of them should have a chat, saying she will see her next week before telling Lilly "You're just a stupid doll."
Backstage, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) talk with Mansoor, saying that Mansoor needs a chant or a war cry. Mansoor gets it right away, and Ivar tells him to have fun. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up and tells Mansoor to be careful who he befriends, as he will be stabbed in the back. After Ali tells Mansoor not to trust anybody, Mansoor asks "Then why should I trust you?" Ali tells Mansoor "Now you're getting it."
Backstage at the executive suite, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP talks about both Kofi Kingston and Drew McIntyre, then Lashley says that he has beaten both men and neither will take the WWE Championship. MVP then says that the executive suite is better than a 90-day suspension without pay, and Lashley agrees before saying that nobody will end "The Almighty Era."
Drew McIntyre beats Kofi Kingston with a Claymore Kick on a mid-air Kofi to face Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at Hell In A Cell. Both Kofi and McIntyre shake hands after the match, then Bobby Lashley shows up and stares McIntyre down from the stage.
Raw Talk: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos have a message for Randy Orton and Matt Riddle.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Jimmy Smith replaces Adnan Virk on commentary this week.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz appears for the first time since WrestleMania Backlash, and says the past few weeks have been tough without him to command the ship, then says he is sorry for getting injured. He then notices the garlic necklace on John Morrison. Morrison says that they were in a sticky situation and is now ready for anything when it comes to protecting The Miz, then introduces a water gun known as "The Dripstick." Miz then says he had an epiphany and that he had to get back to Raw, as he wanted the fans to see him live, and also had an epiphany that he has done so much in his career that he has to give back. Miz then introduces tonight's guest: Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says that Rhea Ripley has had her fairy tale ending against Asuka, but her fairy tale will become a nightmare when she sends her to Hell in three week. Rhea Ripley then shows up. Rhea tells Charlotte to go to Hell, and the two of them have a staredown before Miz tells them to calm down. Rhea Ripley says she is a nightmare, not a vampire, and that she will still be champion after three weeks. Charlotte mentions Rhea Ripley's failure to beat Nikki Cross in two minutes, and as Charlotte asks how Rhea could possibly beat her, Nikki Cross suddenly shows up. Nikki Cross mentions beating Rhea Ripley last week and says it would only be fair if she faced whoever is champion three weeks from now. Charlotte says if life were fair, she would be champion. Rhea Ripley tells Nikki Cross she earned her respect, then Nikki Cross says she could beat Charlotte in two minutes and earn a title shot, but Charlotte says she could beat Nikki in one minute. Nikki slaps Charlotte, then Charlotte says it's on.
Nikki Cross beats Charlotte Flair in a Beat The Clock Challenge by lasting two minutes against Charlotte.
Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Damian Priest about getting back on the road and also brushes up on his Spanish. Randy Orton suddenly shows up and decides to take their tag team seriously, and asks him to be in his corner tonight and maybe learn something.
Randy Orton beats Xavier Woods with the Bro Derek.
Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley are in the executive suite with Lashley's entourage.
Backstage, Reginald tells Nia Jax he does not need her protection against Shayna Baszler tonight, and asks her to see the match from ringside so she can see for herself.
Reginald beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after fire erupts from the turnbuckles, distracting Baszler and allowing Reginald to win with an O'Connor Roll. Nia Jax celebrates with Reginald backstage after the match.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. Drew says that tonight is about just him and Kofi Kingston, and while he respects Kofi and admits he has earned what he has gotten, he also feels that Kofi could beat Lashley like he said he could. McIntyre says that he was once like Kofi, as he had to invest in himself and put off having kids to get to where he is, and while he respects Kofi, he will do what Kofi has yet to do and go through him to face Lashley for the WWE Championship.
Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).
Sheamus heads to the ring. He says that he cannot wait to get back on the road, then says that Humberto Carrillo and Ricochet will not get anywhere near the United States Championship and will only earn participation trophies if they keep trying. He says that Humberto and Ricochet are "purveyors of scumbaggery" and are not championship material, then says he created his open challenge to find somebody worthy of the United States title, saying that Humberto and Ricochet cannot lace his boots. Sheamus says he will face Humberto and Ricochet one-on-one before sending them back to catering where they belong, and after he asks who will face him first, he gets Ricochet.
Ricochet beats Sheamus after Humberto Carrillo shows up, distracting Sheamus.
Humberto Carrillo beats Sheamus after Ricochet distracts Sheamus. During the match, Humberto bloodies Sheamus' nose with a well-placed drop kick.
We hear from Eva Marie, who says that WWE is where everything took off for her, but she had to take a break and find herself. She says that life will knock you down, and that it takes courage to keep getting back up. Eva Marie says that she is back to finish what she started, and not only will she be a voice for herself, but for the Superstars of WWE.
Natalya and Tamina guest on commentary for the next match.
Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Naomi and Lana.
Cedric Alexander beats Shelton Benjamin with the Neuralyzer after hitting Shelton with a thumb to the eye.
Backstage, Elias talks with Jaxson Ryker, saying they have a great opportunity and that he knows they can win, and that they need a gameplan. When Elias asks Jaxson Ryker if he has ever been in battle, Jaxson asks Elias the same question, saying he's been in Iraq.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that his family is no detriment and is part of his success, saying he does it for them and that McIntyre took a cheap shot despite his respect for him. Kofi says that unlike him, McIntyre has yet to beat Bobby Lashley while he did it on his first try, then says he and McIntyre will square up and leave it all in the ring tonight before he beats McIntyre and goes on to beat Lashley for the WWE Championship.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Elias and Jaxson Ryker after Elias leaves Ryker high and dry, walking out on him as he tries to make the tag.
Backstage, Reginald is met by Nia Jax, who asks him if he is sure to take an invitation to Alexa's Playground by Alexa Bliss. Reginald says he will be fine, and Nia says she will get the champagne ready.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Elias, who says that Jaxson Ryker has become unhinged and that he was looking out for himself last week and was not there when he needed help. He says that Ryker's unpredictability concerns him, and says being on the road with him makes him sick and unwilling to be around him.
It's time for Alexa's Playground. Tonight's guest is Reginald. As Reginald says he feels great, Lilly asks Reginald about Cirque du Soleil. Before he can answer, Reginald is attacked by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Alexa tells Baszler that she was not invited today because Lilly doesn't like her. Baszler says that she considers Alexa a problem and that the two of them should have a chat, saying she will see her next week before telling Lilly "You're just a stupid doll."
Backstage, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) talk with Mansoor, saying that Mansoor needs a chant or a war cry. Mansoor gets it right away, and Ivar tells him to have fun. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up and tells Mansoor to be careful who he befriends, as he will be stabbed in the back. After Ali tells Mansoor not to trust anybody, Mansoor asks "Then why should I trust you?" Ali tells Mansoor "Now you're getting it."
Backstage at the executive suite, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP talks about both Kofi Kingston and Drew McIntyre, then Lashley says that he has beaten both men and neither will take the WWE Championship. MVP then says that the executive suite is better than a 90-day suspension without pay, and Lashley agrees before saying that nobody will end "The Almighty Era."
Drew McIntyre beats Kofi Kingston with a Claymore Kick on a mid-air Kofi to face Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at Hell In A Cell. Both Kofi and McIntyre shake hands after the match, then Bobby Lashley shows up and stares McIntyre down from the stage.
Raw Talk: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos have a message for Randy Orton and Matt Riddle.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for May 31, 2021
Thunder Rosa congratulates Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. on winning the AEW Women's World Championship, then says that new champions and new eras comes with old enemies and that she will show once more why Britt Baker is afraid of her when she beats Reka Tehaka.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Tate Twins (Brent and Brandon Tate).
In footage from last night, Tony Schiavone interviews Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy says he has come close to winning some big matches, but last night, he did it, and it was well worth the wait. He then says he has the biggest match of his life against Kenny Omega and that he looks forward to it. As he speaks, Christian Cage shows up and says he is not happy because he does not like to lose, as you have to hate to lose as much as you love to win to become a champion in AEW. He says that he has no doubt about Jungle Boy's passion, saying he saw it when his father brought him to the Staples Center as a kid, and says that he was not convinced that Jungle Boy hated to lose until the Casino Battle Royal, when the look in his eyes changed. He then tells Jungle Boy "You did it. Now go win it." Suddenly, Matt Hardy shows up and calls Christian "a real piece of shit" and calls Christian out for "betraying it." As Matt Hardy says that he will do somethinga bout this, Christian is attacked from behind by Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), and Jungle Boy takes out all of three of them with a dive over the top rope.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Robyn Renegade with the Cross Arm Breaker.
We hear from The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.). Pillman says he is no stranger to chaos or adversity, but every time he gets ahead, the snakes appear, and Serpentico shows up like a snake in the grasss to try to get in his way. He says that Serpentico has started a fight he cannot finish, and Griff Garrison says they will rip the head off the snake and get back to becoming tag team champions.
Thunder Rosa beats Reka Tehaka with the Peruvian Necktie.
We hear from Alex Abrahantes and Penta el Zero M. Penta says that this Friday, he and PAC will meet The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). As for tonight, he will face Jack Evans after facing each other all over the world.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
In footage from last night, Tony Schiavone announces that "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes will face Nick Comoroto in a bullrope match this Friday on Dynamite. Schiavone then interviews Dustin, who says that "we are men in AEW" and that Nick Comoroto saw fit to hit him with a cowbell. He says that Comoroto has awakened the beast and that he does care how big or strong he is, as many before him tried to keep him down and failed. He says that Comoroto may have the power and strength, but he does not have passion, which is what drives him and will see him through the end of everything. He tells Comoroto that if he plays stupid games, he will get a nice big surprise upside his head and he will bulldog him to Hell.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and The Bunny beat Big Swole and Red Velvet after Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) distract the referee so that The Bunny can hit Big Swole with a foreign object.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela, who says that "Hangman" Adam Page chipped one of his teeth. On the subject of leaving Sonny Kiss high and dry last, Janela says he had a migraine and that he and Sonny Kiss are still on the same page and will watch each other's backs until the end. Janela then invites Marvez to a night at "Big Mommy Milkers" after an invitiation to the beach last week went less than well.
Penta el Zero Miedo beats Jack Evans.
Tay Conti beats Ashley D'Amboise.
Jungle Boy beats JD Drake with the Snare Trap.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Tate Twins (Brent and Brandon Tate).
In footage from last night, Tony Schiavone interviews Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy says he has come close to winning some big matches, but last night, he did it, and it was well worth the wait. He then says he has the biggest match of his life against Kenny Omega and that he looks forward to it. As he speaks, Christian Cage shows up and says he is not happy because he does not like to lose, as you have to hate to lose as much as you love to win to become a champion in AEW. He says that he has no doubt about Jungle Boy's passion, saying he saw it when his father brought him to the Staples Center as a kid, and says that he was not convinced that Jungle Boy hated to lose until the Casino Battle Royal, when the look in his eyes changed. He then tells Jungle Boy "You did it. Now go win it." Suddenly, Matt Hardy shows up and calls Christian "a real piece of shit" and calls Christian out for "betraying it." As Matt Hardy says that he will do somethinga bout this, Christian is attacked from behind by Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), and Jungle Boy takes out all of three of them with a dive over the top rope.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Robyn Renegade with the Cross Arm Breaker.
We hear from The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.). Pillman says he is no stranger to chaos or adversity, but every time he gets ahead, the snakes appear, and Serpentico shows up like a snake in the grasss to try to get in his way. He says that Serpentico has started a fight he cannot finish, and Griff Garrison says they will rip the head off the snake and get back to becoming tag team champions.
Thunder Rosa beats Reka Tehaka with the Peruvian Necktie.
We hear from Alex Abrahantes and Penta el Zero M. Penta says that this Friday, he and PAC will meet The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). As for tonight, he will face Jack Evans after facing each other all over the world.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
In footage from last night, Tony Schiavone announces that "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes will face Nick Comoroto in a bullrope match this Friday on Dynamite. Schiavone then interviews Dustin, who says that "we are men in AEW" and that Nick Comoroto saw fit to hit him with a cowbell. He says that Comoroto has awakened the beast and that he does care how big or strong he is, as many before him tried to keep him down and failed. He says that Comoroto may have the power and strength, but he does not have passion, which is what drives him and will see him through the end of everything. He tells Comoroto that if he plays stupid games, he will get a nice big surprise upside his head and he will bulldog him to Hell.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and The Bunny beat Big Swole and Red Velvet after Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) distract the referee so that The Bunny can hit Big Swole with a foreign object.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela, who says that "Hangman" Adam Page chipped one of his teeth. On the subject of leaving Sonny Kiss high and dry last, Janela says he had a migraine and that he and Sonny Kiss are still on the same page and will watch each other's backs until the end. Janela then invites Marvez to a night at "Big Mommy Milkers" after an invitiation to the beach last week went less than well.
Penta el Zero Miedo beats Jack Evans.
Tay Conti beats Ashley D'Amboise.
Jungle Boy beats JD Drake with the Snare Trap.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 31, 2019
Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and Rob Van Dam beat Moose and The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander).
We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage. While he can train again, he is still not yet clear to compete, and when he is, he will be back in the ring doing what he does better than anyone else. He says he is also sick and tired of "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin's bragging about putting him in the hospital, and says that whether he is clear or not, he will be defending the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary.
We hear from Moose, who says that Killer Kross is too self-centered and psychotic to have his back and that The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) is not good enough to have his back, and that from this day on, he has to handle things himself.
Before the next match, Glenn Gilberti takes the microphone and says that to show he is not that bad a guy, he will give Tessa Blanchard credit for being one of the most talented women's wrestlers, then says it's like being the best player on the Philadelphia Flyers, as it does not count for much. She says that while the women's revolution is a road to stardom, it is a road full of potholes that can lead one off a cliff, and that the women's revolution is a car crash waiting to happen due to "how women drivers are." He then mentions Tessa's father being Tully Blanchard, and says that if she still has daddy issues tonight, he'll be her daddy. Tessa beats up Gilberti and very quickly gets the win. After the match, the crowd chants "She's your daddy."
The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) are met not by "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, but by The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), who say they are ready for their tag team title match. Konnan tells The Rascalz that the match is on. Afterwards, Trey Miguel drinks the entirety of Ortiz' flask, including what is in the two glasses on the table, much to the surprise of Ortiz.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Swann says Michael Elgin has tried to put them in the hospital, but they are still standing, and somehow, Johnny Impact manages to get in those situations. He says that Johnny and Elgin are going to get a dose of charisma and raw talent tonight. Mack says that if they want to step up tonight, they have that fire.
The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) with a schoolkid pin from Cody Deaner to Raj Singh.
We hear from Killer Kross, who tells Eddie Edwards that ignorance is a universal disease and that truth is the universal remedy. He plans to prove that by giving him a beating following his abandonment issues with Kenny, his wife Alicia and even God himself.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is "just plain dumb" and that Impact should just hand the world title to him. After saying that he will make a special call for a hearse for Cage at Slammiversary, Johnny Impact says he can make his way into the world title picture before saying that they can coexist tonight. Elgin says that if he can do his part, they can get along just fine tonight.
Eddie Edwards beats Killer Kross in a Street Fight after The Sandman shows up and attacks Kross with his Singapore cane. After the match, The Sandman gives his Singapore cane to Eddie before they both celebrate in the ring. (During the break on Twitch, Eddie Edwards and The Sandman are seen celebrating in the crowd and drinking beer while "Enter Sandman" plays in the background and the crowd sings along.)
Rosemary is met by Father James Mitchell, who gives her a recap of everything that has happened to this point. He tells him that everything Allie did was on her own accord, but Rosemary tells Mitchell Allie came back in pieces and proposes doing the same to the Undead Maid of Honor. Mitchell says Allie did not have to die if Rosemary had not kept asking for more, kept coming back to the undead realm and accepted Allie as she was, but Rosemary chokes Mitchell out and tells him Allie is dead because of him. She tells him that the Undead Maid of Honor is still hers and that he should leave while he still can.
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Raven vs. Rhino in a Raven's Rules Match at Unbreakable 2005.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that oVe (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) will end Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux before saying that the Knockouts will never fill his shoes.
Next week: Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux vs oVe (Jake and Dave Crist)! Rosemary vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Impact Knockouts Championship! The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) for the Impact Tag Team Championships!
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin and Johnny Impact after Swann pushes Johnny into Elgin as Elgin goes for an Elgin Bomb on Willie Mack, which leads to Elgin getting angry at Johnny Impact and walking off.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 31, 2019
Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.
Cedric Alexander beats EC3.
Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).
Cedric Alexander beats EC3.
Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Under Pressure - Impact Wrestling results for May 31, 2018
The show starts with footage from earlier today where Sonjay Dutt addresses the string of backstage attacks in the last few weeks to the rest of the roster, and says that Impact Wrestling is doing everything within their power to end it. He asks that everyone not panic as everything is being handled. Unfortunately, nobody is happy with the fact that it is only people backstage who is being attacked. Everyone starts to argue with one another, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams defends Sonjay, saying he has known him for a long time and that if he says everything is being taken care of, everything is being taken care of and that the attacker wants infighting to go on backstage. He asks that everyone stick together, and if the person doing it is part of the locker room, then they need to stop as they will eventually be caught.
Eli Drake beats Scott Steiner with a steel chair shot from outside of the ring after Scott Steiner tosses referee John E. Bravo out of the way.
Madison Rayne gets an upset win on Tessa Blanchard with a schoolgirl pin when she reverses a Hammerlock DDT after Tessa argues with the referee.
In the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, King shows up with plenty of cash and two beautiful women. He also announces that he has set Santana and Ortiz will get revenge against The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) next week.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Dezmond Xavier. Cage props Xavier up against the ropes and shakes his hand after the match.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Austin Aries, who says he has been on a mission for the last six months to collect belts and bridge gaps around the world, and Pentagon Jr. was a bump in the road and he took the World title away. He says that unless Pentagon Jr. can beat him one-on-one, he cannot call himself the man in Impact Wrestling. Until then, the Impact Grand Championship has more worth because it is in his hands. He says people remember what Impact was like before he came back, took some titles and breathed new life into the company, and he is not done yet. Tonight is one-on-one against Pentagon Jr., and it will be revealed if Pentagon Jr. has what it takes to be the face and the one true World Champion of the company, and while he has no fear, he will have no title and he will not have what it takes.
Before the next match, Allie comes out to Rosemary's entrance music while wearing Rosemary's facepaint. Su Yung is aghast.
Su Yung beats Allie in a Last Rites Match after applying the mandible claw to send Allie into unconsciousness before putting her in the coffin and closing the lid to become the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion!
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Sting vs. Abyss in a Last Rites Match.
The red circle with the X suddenly shows up on-screen again, and it is revealed that the mystery man's next victim is none other than Sonjay Dutt. "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, having found Sonjay, calls for help.
Eddie Edwards talks with his wife Alisha Edwards, who tells her that he is going to the woods - a place with no rules, no ring and no referee - so he can "murder" Sami Callihan. After that, it is "back to us."
Austin Aries vs. Pentagon Jr. for the Impact Wrestling World Championship ends in a double count-out when Austin Aries cannot get Pentagon Jr. back in the ring before the ten count following a Last Chancery on the outside...almost. After the match, Austin Aries says there should be a decisive winner as there is only room enough for one champion, and if it okay with Pentagon Jr., he wants the match restarted. The match is restarted, but the match ends in a double count-out again. This time, Pentagon Jr. wants the match restarted, and as Austin Aries calls for the match to be restarted, he kicks Pentagon Jr. in the groin before hitting a brainbuster for the win. Austin Aries beats Pentagon Jr. to become the Impact Wrestling World Champion.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Eli Drake beats Scott Steiner with a steel chair shot from outside of the ring after Scott Steiner tosses referee John E. Bravo out of the way.
Madison Rayne gets an upset win on Tessa Blanchard with a schoolgirl pin when she reverses a Hammerlock DDT after Tessa argues with the referee.
In the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, King shows up with plenty of cash and two beautiful women. He also announces that he has set Santana and Ortiz will get revenge against The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) next week.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Dezmond Xavier. Cage props Xavier up against the ropes and shakes his hand after the match.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Austin Aries, who says he has been on a mission for the last six months to collect belts and bridge gaps around the world, and Pentagon Jr. was a bump in the road and he took the World title away. He says that unless Pentagon Jr. can beat him one-on-one, he cannot call himself the man in Impact Wrestling. Until then, the Impact Grand Championship has more worth because it is in his hands. He says people remember what Impact was like before he came back, took some titles and breathed new life into the company, and he is not done yet. Tonight is one-on-one against Pentagon Jr., and it will be revealed if Pentagon Jr. has what it takes to be the face and the one true World Champion of the company, and while he has no fear, he will have no title and he will not have what it takes.
Before the next match, Allie comes out to Rosemary's entrance music while wearing Rosemary's facepaint. Su Yung is aghast.
Su Yung beats Allie in a Last Rites Match after applying the mandible claw to send Allie into unconsciousness before putting her in the coffin and closing the lid to become the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion!
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Sting vs. Abyss in a Last Rites Match.
The red circle with the X suddenly shows up on-screen again, and it is revealed that the mystery man's next victim is none other than Sonjay Dutt. "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, having found Sonjay, calls for help.
Eddie Edwards talks with his wife Alisha Edwards, who tells her that he is going to the woods - a place with no rules, no ring and no referee - so he can "murder" Sami Callihan. After that, it is "back to us."
Austin Aries vs. Pentagon Jr. for the Impact Wrestling World Championship ends in a double count-out when Austin Aries cannot get Pentagon Jr. back in the ring before the ten count following a Last Chancery on the outside...almost. After the match, Austin Aries says there should be a decisive winner as there is only room enough for one champion, and if it okay with Pentagon Jr., he wants the match restarted. The match is restarted, but the match ends in a double count-out again. This time, Pentagon Jr. wants the match restarted, and as Austin Aries calls for the match to be restarted, he kicks Pentagon Jr. in the groin before hitting a brainbuster for the win. Austin Aries beats Pentagon Jr. to become the Impact Wrestling World Champion.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for May 31, 2017
Johnny Mundo retains the Lucha Underground Championship against The Mack in an All Night Long match in a 3-3 draw. During the match:
- Johnny Mundo hits The Mack with End of the World and scores a pinfall around 32:45 (0-1)
- Johnny Mundo gets a La Magistral Cradle on The Mack and uses the ropes for leverage (0-2)
- The Mack reverses a springboard cross body and hits Johnny Mundo with a power bomb for a pinfall around 26:30 (1-2)
- Johnny Mundo hurts his ankle on a top rope move and the match has to be paused so Mundo can be checked on before the 20-minute mark; a stretcher has to be brought out and the show cuts to commercial
- It is revealed that Mundo was faking his injury after Mundo kicks The Mack in the crotch and DDTs him into the stabilizing board for another pinfall after the commercial break (1-3)
- Johnny Mundo is strapped to the stabilizing board and sent down the stairs of the stands before the final commercial break at around the 16-minute mark
- The Mack hits Johnny Mundo with a Stunner after the final commercial break (2-3)
- Johnny Mundo utilizes the help of "The Darewolf" PJ Black by hiding underneath the ring and having PJ Black throw The Mack off as he crawls out of the ring; he then climbs back out with a kendo stick and he hits The Mack with it while PJ Black does the same only for the odds to be equalized by Son of Havoc, who takes them both out before knocking on the door of Dario Cueto's office and demands The Mack be given some beer, which is poured on The Mack to revive him
- After The Mack whacks Johnny Mundo with a kendo stick, he and Son of Havoc set up two tables before being smacked with kendo sticks by Mundo and "The Darewolf" PJ Black; Mundo then takes the microphone and asks the house band to play victory music before mocking The Mack; the maracas player then hits a high cross body on both Mundo and PJ Black before revealing themselves to be Sexy Star
- The Mack puts Johnny Mundo through the two tables, then rolls him into the ring for a pinfall to tie up the score (3-3)
- Johnny Mundo pulls a table from underneath the ring before The Mack pulls out a steel stepladder from underneath the ring just before the last five minutes of the match
- Johnny Mundo misses End of the World after The Mack rolls to the side and Mundo hits the ladder
- Ricky Mandel stops The Mack from climbing up the ladder before being taken out by Son of Havoc and Sexy Star; The Mack jumps off and hits Johnny Mundo, but he cannot get a pinfall in time before the timer runs out
- Dario Cueto comes out of his office, commends both men, and says there are no ties in his temple and announces that next week, it will be one fall to a finish and there must be a winner between them to decide the Lucha Underground Championship even if it takes all night long
- The Mack hits Johnny Mundo with a Stunner to close out the show
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