The roster of Evolve lines the ring as Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner makes an announcement. In front of Stevie is a table with two championship belts covered in their own individual mantles. She says that for over two months, the roster has been fighting to show their skill in order to one day make it to NXT, and in addition to those NXT dreams, the women will be fighting to become the WWE Evolve Women's Champion. The women's championship, which is then revealed, will be decided in just three weeks in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. She then announces that while everyone has impressed her, three women have stood out: Kali Armstrong, Kendal Grey and Wendy Choo. She announces that there is one more spot up for grabs, and she wants one of the women to take it. As for the men, she reveals the WWE Evolve Championship, which will receive its first holder in four weeks' time. "Super" Sean Legacy's name is the first mentioned, and this leaves to Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis confronting each other in the ring, and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Rick Smokes) tries to attack them only to get thrown out of the ring for their efforts. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) show up, and their brawl leads to the rest of the men on the roster going at it. Kali and Kendal get in the ring and brawl, and this leads to the rest of the women getting in the ring trying to break the brawl up until referees show up, by which point Kali has hit Kendal with a chop block.
We see a video package of Wendy Choo's path of destruction in Evolve.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Summer Sorrell. Summer admits she is nervous, but being on Evolve is the biggest fream come true. She admits Wendy Choobeing her first-ever opponent is a nightmare, but she hopes to use fear as fuel to succeed, and when she gets in the ring, the temperature is about to heat up.
Backstage, Nikkita Lyons meets with Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner and finds out that she will face Kendal Grey in tonight's main event. Nikkita is then met by "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, who proclaims that Jackson Drake will take down Drako Knox before trying to talk into the fourth spot of the women's Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. Stevie tells Zayda that she will have to work for it. Nikkita Lyons takes Zayda's willingness to talk business as part of "a potential collab," and the two of them leave the room.
Wendy Choo beats Summer Sorrell by submission with the Dirt Nap. After the match, Wendy Choo is about to give Summer a makeover when Kylie Ray shows up and fights Wendy. Kyle hits a superkick and sends Wendy into a retreat.
Lexis King pulls up in front of the arena.
Lexis King heads to the ring. He proclaims that he has finally arrived in Evolve, as once upon a time, he was eager to debut for Evolve before he was a big star and that it was the place to be. He says that Evolve is a portal to NXT and a new place where new things are happening, fresh faces are coming in, and spotlights are being shined on new talent, and nobody knows more about the spotlight than he does, which is why he is here right now. Lexis wants a taste of the spotlight, and informs the locker room that he is "the portal," and nobody comes and goes from his kingdom without his say. Suddenly, "Super" Sean Legacy shows up and welcomes King to Evolve, then tells him the fans decide who is a WWE Superstar and that he will not let King disrespect the locker room. He also says that he is nobody special and that he has made the sacrifices to make it this far in his career and that he will not let someone like Lexis King cut Evolve down. Lexis challenges Legacy to a match, and both men shake hands on it. When Legacy tries to leave, King refuses to let go, and tells him he has a long way to go to becoming king.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with Kendal Grey, who states that she will face Nikkita Lyons tonight and that she will do it alone as she is checked on in the medical room.
Backstage, Keanu Carver hunts down Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) when Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner tells him that they have heard he was looking for him and have since left the building. Harlem Lewis shows up also looking for Gallus, and gets the same news. Stevie then tells them that if they want a shot at Gallus, they will get it next week as a team, and that they will have to be a team if they want Gallus. Carver and Harlem argue with each other again.
Jackson Drake beats Drako Knox.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Javier Bernal. Bernal talks about how he was on the shelf for eight months wondering if he would ever come back, then he heard about Evolve and saw it as a place to hit the ground running. He says he is no longer "Big Body Javi," and that he never really was, and that after being part of a metalcore band, he has a new energy to bring to Evolve and he feels comfortable in his own skin. It's Gal shows up and says nobody cares, and says he should be interviewed instead before walking off. Bernal says he has found his next opponent.
Backstage, Lexis King runs into The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel). Lexis King says he has been impressed with them, and Jackson Drake says that they look forward to Lexis knocking "Super" Sean Legacy off his perch. Bryce Donovan tells King to let them know if he needs anything. King tells them that he will see them next week.
Nikkita Lyons beats Kendal Grey after Nikkita targets Kendal's left knee throughout the match and Kendal's knee gives out on her. After the match, Kali Armstrong rushes into the ring and puts Kendal in a stretch muffler on the left knee, and referees show up to break the hold and hold Armstrong back as the show ends.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 7, 2025
"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring. Hangman says that it makes a big of a difference whether or not the cans cheer for him as he never thought the fans would cheer for him. He says that the last two years were a special hell and that after everything that happened to him and his family, he wanted revenge and found it. Hangman says he took nearly everything from a man and nearly killed him, and after their cage match, he thought he would feel some kind of joy and some sort of closure, but instead, he felt nothing. He says that he thought he could get that closure by getting in the ring one more time, but he could not do it.He says that he thought he could get that closure by getting in the ring one more time, but he could not do it. Hangman says he did not know why, and since then, he took his anger out on anyone who got in his way, and that pushed everyone around him away. Hangman says he will never forget what Swerve Strickland did to him and he will never forgive him for it, but he will have to put it all behind him. He then addresses entering the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and making his way into the finals. When Hangman mentions Will Ospreay, Ospreay shows up and apologizes, then mentions that this is the first time they have ever spoken to each other despite the locker rooms that they have shared. Ospreay says he and the fans have seen Hangman's journey with their own eyes and how much the finals of the tournament means to him, and mentions how everything changed when Hangman lost everything. Ospreay then mentions that after Hangman beat Kyle Fletcher in the tournament, Hangman smiled again for the first time in a long time, and as much as Hangman must win, he cannot lose, as he has been proving himself as of late. He says that Hangman cannot take his spot back from him and that it is far too little, too late concerning his redemption and that the tournament is now about his ascension. As Ospreay and Hangman argue, The Don Callis Family shows up, and Don Callis says that every day he shows him how stupid he is, he proves that the day he left his family was the stupidest day of his life. He then tells Ospreay that Hangman is a violent psychopath who put his mentor into the hospital. As Ospreay dares Callis to bring two of his men into the ring for a match, Hangman stops him. Callis says that Hangman and Ospreay cannot go an entire segment without killing each other, and decides to take that challenge before he and his family leave.
Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) approach the announce desk, and Stokely asks Tony Schiavone if the commentary team has an issue with FTR, and mentions that while FTR have issued an apology, Schiavone has negative things to say about all of them. Stokely takes offense to being called "a snake in the grass" and calls Schiavone a "decrepit, pale, pasty piece of shit." Schiavone confronts Stokely, but Stokely shoves back. Cash Wheeler then says that Daniel Garcia gave them no choice but to strike when he turned his back on them, and that what they are about to do is going to hurt them more than it will hurt Garcia. Dax Harwood tells Schiavone to tell Nigel McGuinness that they will see him tomorrow night.
Backstage, Anna Jay and Harley Cameron get focused on their match tonight, then ask who wants to get choked out before Anna rides off on top of Harley.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Penelope Ford, Thunder Rosa and Anna Jay in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match after Megan Bayne shows up and attacks everyone else for Penelope only for Harley Cameron to take out Megan Bayne with a pipe and Toni Storm getting the win with the TCM Chicken Wing on Penelope Ford.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) shows up in the crowd for the next match as The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) makes their way to the ring. MVP wants to know where all the challengers for the AEW World Tag Team Championships are at, and wants to know if anybody has what it takes to step up to them. Suddenly, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) appears. Darius says Top Flight have been down on their luck lately, and see this as an opportunity. He says that Cru are afraid to step up, then says Top Flight have been hurt before and they get hurt every single time. After Darius says that they cannot die and that The Hurt Syndicate can try their best, Dante says that they are the underdog in this scenario yet they can hold their own. After Darius asks the crowd if they want to see a miracle, Top Flight is suddenly attacked from behind by MJF, who busts Dante open and powerbombs him on the apron before staring down Lashley and yelling "I hurt people!" Lashley smiles and says he will have an answer for MJF next week.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) and Ricochet. Matthew says that tonight is a great night for them, and Okada tells "The Jet" Kevin Knight to "Have a good night...bitch," before he leaves and Ricochet shows up. Ricochet mentions The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) problem with Swerve Strickland and that he knows how to beat Swerve, and if they follow his lead, he will lead them to victory. Ricochet leaves, then The Young Bucks enter their locker room only to find The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir) waiting for them inside.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne finds out that he is defending the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Rhino.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Rhino. After the match, Christian Cage drops the ROH World Television Championship on the mat in front of Nick Wayne instead of placing it around his waist.
Backstage, we hear from Rush, who says that "The Jet" Kevin Knight owes him $100,000 and that he will pay with his blood.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and Ricochet beat Mark Briscoe, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Swerve Strickland in a trios match with an inside cradle from Matthew Jackson to Swerve Strickland from out of nowhere.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. All of a sudden, MJF shows up and plugs the replica Dynamite Diamond Ring on AEW Shop before stating that he hopes Ospreay wins the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and wins the AEW World Championship so he can beat him for the title. Ospreay says that MJF is not in the tournament because there is a little bit of fear that he could beat him, and MJF says he hopes they wrestle again, because Ospreay will find out he is not on his level. Ospreay stops MJF and tells him he is on another level.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Jamie Hayter. Hayter says the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament means more to her than it does to Mercedes Moné and that she will not let Mercedes represent Owen Hart's legacy. She proclaims that she wants to know the real Mercedes, and says that the two of them are nothing alike. Hayter admits she may not be on her level, but she has integrity, grit, truth and enough reason to hurt Mercedes and prove she is not untouchable. Regarding her back, Hayter says she is good to go, then is suddenly grabbed by Mercedes from behind when Hayter says Mercedes is looking past her. Hayter soon chases Mercedes into the box seats and onto the stage, where Mercedes dodges the Hayterade and runs away. This retreat is only brief, as Mercedes soon attacks Hayter from behind and puts her in the Statement Maker before referees break the hold.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says the number of people who want to put an end to The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) is getting longer and that she wants to be among the first. Kris Statlander shows up to handle their business, and Willow says she knows where Statlander is coming from before stating the conversation is over. However, she has no problem facing her in the ring. Kris says she will see Willow in the ring.
Rush attacks "The Jet" Kevin Knight from behind before the next match, and Dralistico is behind Rush to take out the security guards that eventually show up. Rush retreats when "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats "The Jet" Kevin Knight in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Okada continues to attack Knight, then retreats when "Speedball" Mike Bailey gets back in the ring to confront him.
Backstage, we hear from The Don Callis Family. Callis tells The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) to find some other partners so they can fight the whole family and get their asses kicked all the way back to Tennessee like it is 1983.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley). Lashley is told by his legal counsel, Mr. Harrison Landau, that he will have an answer concerning MJF next week.
Samoa Joe beats Claudio Castagnoli by submission after kicking his way out of the Giant Swing and making him tap out to the Coaquina Clutch. After the match, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir show up, but so does Powerhouse Hobbs, who has a metal folding chair in his hands. Hobbs soon smashes the chair into Claudio's back. Joe then slams Claudio into the top of the now-open chair, hurting Claudio's ribs, to end the show.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) approach the announce desk, and Stokely asks Tony Schiavone if the commentary team has an issue with FTR, and mentions that while FTR have issued an apology, Schiavone has negative things to say about all of them. Stokely takes offense to being called "a snake in the grass" and calls Schiavone a "decrepit, pale, pasty piece of shit." Schiavone confronts Stokely, but Stokely shoves back. Cash Wheeler then says that Daniel Garcia gave them no choice but to strike when he turned his back on them, and that what they are about to do is going to hurt them more than it will hurt Garcia. Dax Harwood tells Schiavone to tell Nigel McGuinness that they will see him tomorrow night.
Backstage, Anna Jay and Harley Cameron get focused on their match tonight, then ask who wants to get choked out before Anna rides off on top of Harley.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Penelope Ford, Thunder Rosa and Anna Jay in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match after Megan Bayne shows up and attacks everyone else for Penelope only for Harley Cameron to take out Megan Bayne with a pipe and Toni Storm getting the win with the TCM Chicken Wing on Penelope Ford.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) shows up in the crowd for the next match as The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) makes their way to the ring. MVP wants to know where all the challengers for the AEW World Tag Team Championships are at, and wants to know if anybody has what it takes to step up to them. Suddenly, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) appears. Darius says Top Flight have been down on their luck lately, and see this as an opportunity. He says that Cru are afraid to step up, then says Top Flight have been hurt before and they get hurt every single time. After Darius says that they cannot die and that The Hurt Syndicate can try their best, Dante says that they are the underdog in this scenario yet they can hold their own. After Darius asks the crowd if they want to see a miracle, Top Flight is suddenly attacked from behind by MJF, who busts Dante open and powerbombs him on the apron before staring down Lashley and yelling "I hurt people!" Lashley smiles and says he will have an answer for MJF next week.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) and Ricochet. Matthew says that tonight is a great night for them, and Okada tells "The Jet" Kevin Knight to "Have a good night...bitch," before he leaves and Ricochet shows up. Ricochet mentions The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) problem with Swerve Strickland and that he knows how to beat Swerve, and if they follow his lead, he will lead them to victory. Ricochet leaves, then The Young Bucks enter their locker room only to find The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir) waiting for them inside.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne finds out that he is defending the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Rhino.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Rhino. After the match, Christian Cage drops the ROH World Television Championship on the mat in front of Nick Wayne instead of placing it around his waist.
Backstage, we hear from Rush, who says that "The Jet" Kevin Knight owes him $100,000 and that he will pay with his blood.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and Ricochet beat Mark Briscoe, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Swerve Strickland in a trios match with an inside cradle from Matthew Jackson to Swerve Strickland from out of nowhere.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. All of a sudden, MJF shows up and plugs the replica Dynamite Diamond Ring on AEW Shop before stating that he hopes Ospreay wins the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and wins the AEW World Championship so he can beat him for the title. Ospreay says that MJF is not in the tournament because there is a little bit of fear that he could beat him, and MJF says he hopes they wrestle again, because Ospreay will find out he is not on his level. Ospreay stops MJF and tells him he is on another level.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Jamie Hayter. Hayter says the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament means more to her than it does to Mercedes Moné and that she will not let Mercedes represent Owen Hart's legacy. She proclaims that she wants to know the real Mercedes, and says that the two of them are nothing alike. Hayter admits she may not be on her level, but she has integrity, grit, truth and enough reason to hurt Mercedes and prove she is not untouchable. Regarding her back, Hayter says she is good to go, then is suddenly grabbed by Mercedes from behind when Hayter says Mercedes is looking past her. Hayter soon chases Mercedes into the box seats and onto the stage, where Mercedes dodges the Hayterade and runs away. This retreat is only brief, as Mercedes soon attacks Hayter from behind and puts her in the Statement Maker before referees break the hold.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says the number of people who want to put an end to The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) is getting longer and that she wants to be among the first. Kris Statlander shows up to handle their business, and Willow says she knows where Statlander is coming from before stating the conversation is over. However, she has no problem facing her in the ring. Kris says she will see Willow in the ring.
Rush attacks "The Jet" Kevin Knight from behind before the next match, and Dralistico is behind Rush to take out the security guards that eventually show up. Rush retreats when "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats "The Jet" Kevin Knight in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Okada continues to attack Knight, then retreats when "Speedball" Mike Bailey gets back in the ring to confront him.
Backstage, we hear from The Don Callis Family. Callis tells The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) to find some other partners so they can fight the whole family and get their asses kicked all the way back to Tennessee like it is 1983.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley). Lashley is told by his legal counsel, Mr. Harrison Landau, that he will have an answer concerning MJF next week.
Samoa Joe beats Claudio Castagnoli by submission after kicking his way out of the Giant Swing and making him tap out to the Coaquina Clutch. After the match, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir show up, but so does Powerhouse Hobbs, who has a metal folding chair in his hands. Hobbs soon smashes the chair into Claudio's back. Joe then slams Claudio into the top of the now-open chair, hurting Claudio's ribs, to end the show.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for May 7, 2025
El Grande Americano beats Dragon Lee to become the WWE Speed Champion after hitting a top rope headbutt with a loaded mask, ending Dragon Lee's reign at two successful defenses and bringing the tenth men's tournament to a close.
This Friday: Kelani Jordan and Wren Sinclair in the fifth women's tournament!
This Friday: Kelani Jordan and Wren Sinclair in the fifth women's tournament!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 7, 2024
Backstage, the locker room claps for Wes Lee as he heads to the ring saying that it is good to be back and that he has one goal in mind.
Wes Lee beats Josh Briggs. During the match, Ivar shows up to get a closer look at Josh Briggs, and guests on commentary. After the match, Josh Briggs and Ivar brawl on the outside, and Wes Lee takes them both out from the top rope. Meanwhile, Oba Femi watches the aftermath of the carnage from the balcony.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Tyriek Igwe, Tyson Dupont, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger talk with Nathan Frazer and when No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) show up and mock Igwe and Dupont for losing to The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Dupont says there is no shame in losing to The O.C. as they are veterans, and that they are going to become a lot more comfortable in the tag team division Dempsey says there is no comfort in facing No Quarter Catch Crew, but Dupont says they are not afraid of pain. As Hank and Tank hold back Igwe and Dupont, The O.C. show up, but Frazer and Axiom leave them hanging on the "Too Sweet" and leave. Gallows says that Frazer and Axiom are going to lose the NXT tag team titles.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Karmen Petrovic with the Kirafuda Clutch.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan is puzzled by Fallon Henley's recent behavior and that it took everything to keep herself from smacking Fallon in the recent NXT Women's Combine. Fallon shows up and asks why she didn't, and when Kelani says it because they are friends, Fallon says she has spent her entire career helping friends, but now she comes first. This soon leads to both women being held back when they argument gets more heated.
We see footage from the NXT Women's Combine. Thea Hail and Kelani Jordan led the combine in the speed portion.
Before the next match, it is announced that the referee for the next match is "unavailable" while Luca Crusifino stands nearby with two members of Tony D'Angelo's family. It is then announced that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo is the special guest referee for the next match.
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne) after Charlie Dempsey shoves special guest referee Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for a slow count and Stacks punches him in return before making a fast count when Igwe stacks Dempsey up.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin sits in the middle of a conversation between Chelsea Green and Arianna Grace. Arianna looks forward to Chelsea becoming NXT Women's Champion before Chelsea mentions everything she has been through. Chelsea says she will win the NXT Women's Championship, while Arianna says she will beat Michin. After Chelsea and Arianna leave, Gigi finally decides that she has had enough of Arianna Grace.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Roxanne Perez, who says that tonight is about her and that when one is the face of the brand, the main event and a two-time champion, they call you a prodigy. She says nobody likes Chelsea, and that tonight, she will beat her and send her packing.
"Michin" Mia Yim beats Arianna Grace after Arianna gets caught out using the middle rope for leverage on a sit-down pinfall attempt.
Backstage, Thea Hail thanks Ridge Holland for checking on her and says it is nice to talk to someone who knows what she is talking about. After Ridge mentions he has a daughter who is much like Thea, and Andre Chase and Duke Hudson show up to congratulate Thea, Lexis King shows up and says the wrestling business is not for everybody before mocking Ridge. Ridge confronts Lexis when Duke Hudson steps in and causes Lexis a pompous airhead, but Lexis tells Hudson that he just pissed him off and leaves.
It's time for Supernova Sessions. Tonight's guest is Trick Williams. After we see a short video package of Trick Williams at WWE headquarters, Trick demands to know what is inside Lash Legend's manila envelope, but Noam Dar says this is his show and that he decides when, then tells Lash to reveal what is in the envelope. We then see a photo of Noam Dar with his foot under the rope when he beat him in their match, and says everything Trick has built has been on a lie. Trick is unimpressed and tells Noam that if he wanted a title match, all he had to do was ask, then says he is not the father, much to the surprise of Lash Legend, who is almost forced to reveal that she has a relationship of some sort with Trick and possibly the mother of his child. When Trick tries top stop Lash from walking out of the ring, Noam lays Trick out with an elbow and holds up the NXT Championship.
We see more footage from the NXT Women's Combine. "Michin" Mia Yim and Jaida Parker stand out in the jump and punch power competitions.
We hear snoring.
Backstage, Natalya talks with Karmen Petrovic about finding one's edge when one guy tries to catcall Karmen only for Karmen to kick him in the head.
Fallon Henley beats Kelani Jordan after sending Kelani into an inadvertently uncovered steel turnbuckle.
Backstage, Charlie Dempsey tells Tony D'Angelo that he will get what he wants, but he will regret it when he finds out that No Quarter Catch Crew holds all the power, and that he will not find out who his opponent is until next week.
We see more footage from the NXT Women's Combine. Lash Legend dominates in the power department, as does Wren Sinclair. "Michin" Mia Yim and Izzi Dame win out in the mid iso thigh press, and in the conditioning gauntlet, Ivy Nile dominates.
Backstage, Ava announces that Sol Ruca, Thea Hail, Jaida Parker, Brinlee Reece, "Michin" Mia Yim, Fallon Henley, Lash Legend, Ivy Nile, Izzi Dame, Kelani Jordan, Tatum Paxley and Wren Sinclair have advanced to the qualifying matches for the NXT Women's North American Championship.
Lexis King beats Duke Hudson after Ridge Holland chases Lexis King back into the ring and slides a chair in, distracting Hudson and allowing Lexis King to hit a superkick followed by the Coronation for the win.
Backstage, Noam Dar says Trick Williams got his legs put out while refusing to address Lash Legend's conspicuous absence. Je'Von Evans shows up, and this leads to Noam Dar threatening to clip his wings as the shiny new toy in NXT.
We hear from Jazmyn Nxx, who says that Thea Hail coms across as the girl next door and the underdog who wants to be everyone's friend, but says she is really a n animal with no remorse after Thea inadvertently busted Jacy Jayne's nose. She says that Jacy is recovering from surgery and wishes her a speedy recovery while proclaiming she will make Thea Hail pay.
Backstage, Ridge Holland apologizes for costing Duke Hudson, saying he sees his daughter whenever he sees Thea. Duke Hudson accepts his apology, but Riley tells Ridge that a leopard never changes his spots, and Ridge says that if he has to earn Chase University's trust, he will.
Roxanne Perez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Chelsea Green.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo has Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo attacking Damon Kemp and Myles Borne in the back of an SUV before the D'Angelo Family drives off with them in order to stick it to Charlie Dempsey and the Catch Clause. As Tony D'Angelo drives off, Charlie Dempsey shows up looking for Myles and Damon.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for May 7, 2023
Audacity (Carson Drake and Omega) beat Technical Difficulties (Raheem de la Suede and "The Deliverer" Moses).
Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Jake Something. Jake says Louisville, Kentucky has professional wrestling history and he plans to add to it when he shows Lord Crewe who the baddest is. He says that he has beaten him before and that Lord Crewe has had some bad luck, then says that his name wil be ringing in Lord Crewe's ears.
Allysin Kay beats Alex Littlefoot.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice vs. Danny Limelight for the United World Championship is replayed.
Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Rocco Bellagio. Rocco admits he has a little bit of ring rust, then says that he is not used to losing. He says that he will get back to winning, and after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Danny Limelight are done beating each others' asses, he wants Limelight again, and he will come for the United World Championship.
Lord Crew beats Jake Something after "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams attacks Jake with his cane out of view of the referee.
Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Jake Something. Jake says Louisville, Kentucky has professional wrestling history and he plans to add to it when he shows Lord Crewe who the baddest is. He says that he has beaten him before and that Lord Crewe has had some bad luck, then says that his name wil be ringing in Lord Crewe's ears.
Allysin Kay beats Alex Littlefoot.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice vs. Danny Limelight for the United World Championship is replayed.
Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Rocco Bellagio. Rocco admits he has a little bit of ring rust, then says that he is not used to losing. He says that he will get back to winning, and after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Danny Limelight are done beating each others' asses, he wants Limelight again, and he will come for the United World Championship.
Lord Crew beats Jake Something after "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams attacks Jake with his cane out of view of the referee.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for May 7, 2023
The Mighty Zaddies - now known as "TMZ" (Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito, "Hysterical" Shane Haste) - beat Final Destination (Charles "R-Three" Cassus, Bryce Saturn, Evan Daniels) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Jack Farmer interviews TMZ. Bad Dude Tito says they are working like a well-oiled machine after only two matches, with their first giving them gold. After Haste says they are "the wolfiest and the zaddiest of them all," Che Cabrera says that the fans want to see the secret handshake, which they do.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto is met by "Benevolent" Jack Banning, who says that he is reclaiming his time and calls his triple threat match with Jordan Cruz and Ju Dizz wasted his time and only re-proved his point before demanding that he pick his own opponent. Banning says he wants to beat the man that Cruz beat to win the Television title, and says that "King FatBoy" Papo Esco is a man of respect who has racked up his wins and earned his shot, and says that he is twice his size and that he is a hell of a specimen to make an example out of. Banning also says that when he puts Papo Esco to sleep, Papo Esco will ask why someone who owed him nothing gave him a title shot when a friend of his could not do the same.
Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco beats Cameron Gates. After the match, Slice Boogie hits Cameron Grimes with a few punches followed by a piledriver, and Papo Esco has to persuade him not to hurt Gates further.
Backstage, Danny Limelight talks with Slice Boogie, who says that he is ready to wrestle again. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco walks by and tells Slice he did not have to beat up Cameron Gates like he did after the match and that he had him. Slice reminds Esco that Gates went for his eyes twice and tells him he could not get away with what he did. Esco insists that Slice did not have to go on the attack, but Slice says he wants to put in his own work. Esco walks away, and Limelight proposes to Slice that they make it up to him by going out for drinks.
Invictus Khash beats "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater with a roll-up as Jordan Clearwater goes for the Goldi-Lock. After the match, Clearwater hits Khash in the back with a chair, knocking Khash out as he celebrates in the corner. Clearwater then powerbombs Khash into the chair, then wraps the chair around Khash's neck. Clearwater then stomps the chair before putting Khash in the Goldi-Lock.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto is met by "Benevolent" Jack Banning, who says that he is reclaiming his time and calls his triple threat match with Jordan Cruz and Ju Dizz wasted his time and only re-proved his point before demanding that he pick his own opponent. Banning says he wants to beat the man that Cruz beat to win the Television title, and says that "King FatBoy" Papo Esco is a man of respect who has racked up his wins and earned his shot, and says that he is twice his size and that he is a hell of a specimen to make an example out of. Banning also says that when he puts Papo Esco to sleep, Papo Esco will ask why someone who owed him nothing gave him a title shot when a friend of his could not do the same.
Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco beats Cameron Gates. After the match, Slice Boogie hits Cameron Grimes with a few punches followed by a piledriver, and Papo Esco has to persuade him not to hurt Gates further.
Backstage, Danny Limelight talks with Slice Boogie, who says that he is ready to wrestle again. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco walks by and tells Slice he did not have to beat up Cameron Gates like he did after the match and that he had him. Slice reminds Esco that Gates went for his eyes twice and tells him he could not get away with what he did. Esco insists that Slice did not have to go on the attack, but Slice says he wants to put in his own work. Esco walks away, and Limelight proposes to Slice that they make it up to him by going out for drinks.
Invictus Khash beats "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater with a roll-up as Jordan Clearwater goes for the Goldi-Lock. After the match, Clearwater hits Khash in the back with a chair, knocking Khash out as he celebrates in the corner. Clearwater then powerbombs Khash into the chair, then wraps the chair around Khash's neck. Clearwater then stomps the chair before putting Khash in the Goldi-Lock.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Under Siege 2022 - The Results
Heath and Rhino beat Raj Singh and Shera in the pre-show.
Rich Swann beats Laredo Kid and "Speedball" Mike Bailey in a triple threat match.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Madison Rayne after Alisha - who accompanies Gisele Shaw on the way to the ring - stops Tenille Dashwood from interfering.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe). Mark says that they will win championship gold tonight, as they attract championship belts. Jay says it does not matter whom Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) brings, as they will become the new Impact World Tag Team Champions.
Chris Sabin beats Steve Maclin.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo. She says that she is a four-time women's champion and has done a lot since coming to Impact and that she have proven she can get the job done. She says she has made her history and respects Taya Valkyrie and Mercedes Martinez for the histories they have made, then says that the tide of history sways only one way and that Taya will be swept away tonight.
Taya Valkyrie retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo after Deonna tries to use the Reina de Reinas Championship as a weapon only for Taya to pin her with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Deonna Purrazzo attacks Taya Valkyrie and puts her in the Venus de Milo. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, four people in glow-in-the-dark masks show up and are joined by Mia Yim. Mia Yim has a staredown with Deonna Purrazzo, who walks away. When Mia checks on Taya, Deonna goes for a cheap shot, but Mia sees it coming and fights back, nearly hitting her with a package piledriver before Deonna runs away.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel. Trey says he feels like he has been chasing Ace Austin ever since he walked into Impact, and in all that time, he has never beaten Ace Austin. He says this has left a hole in his heart and a void around his waist. Trey then tells Ace Austin that he is taking the X Division Championship - which he calls his favorite championship - away from him.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin retains the Impact X Division Championship against Trey Miguel.
Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Kenny King, Vincent) beat Bullet Club ("Switchblade" Jay White, Chris Bey, El Phantasmo, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) in a ten-man tag match.
Tasha Steelz retains the Impact Knockouts World Championship against Havok after escaping an avalanche Samoan drop and hitting the Blackout.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Violent By Design (Eric Young and Deaner) to become the Impact World Tag Team Champions!
Moose heads to the ring. Moose says he has done a lot of terrible things in the last few months and has no remorse for them, as they have made him the greatest champion Impact has ever had. He says those also made him the greatest world champion in all of professional wrestling until the fans and Impact Wrestling repaid him with disrespect when "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander got six-and-a-half months to prepare for him while he was given only five days for his rematch. Moose says he gave Impact the best match in its history only for this, then says that Josh Alexander will be defending the Impact World Championship against him because he is hijacking the show. He then gives Scott D'Amore thirty seconds to get in the ring before he jumps the guardrail and does horrible things to the fans, then the lights go out and "EGV" shows up. "EGV" is Sami Callihan, who has not been seen in months, and when the lights come back on, he is in the ring with a baseball bat. Moose tries to fight him, but Sami Callihan hits him with the bat and nails him with a piledriver. Sami then proclaims that "The Death Machine is back."
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact World Championship against Tomohiro Ishii.
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 7, 2022
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says The Hollywood Horror Show (Jackson Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) is over and that he will never deal with crazy people again. He then produces pictures of himself with Conan O'Brian, Tom Green, Tim Meadows and other stars. Blaylock then says he has created a Hollywood clique of his own and signed someone as big as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, saying he needs an action star who has it all. He then brings that man out, and that man is Van Viciouss. Blaylock hands Van Viciouss an envelope full of money, and Viciouss says the best director in the world combined with the best star in the world means big bucks and that he and Blaylock will make Memphis bigger than ever, and that there is nothing anybody can do about it.
Cassandra Golden beats Diana Taylor by disqualification after Diana hits Cassandra with a chair. After the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane shows up before Diana can hit the DDT, and Diana runs away.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) pays off their debt to Big Jack and Bruce, and someone counts it.
We hear from referee Ray Ray Sanders, who talks about his time so far and favorite moments in Memphis Wrestling while training at the WrestleCenter and says that this is only the beginning.
Dustin Starr interviews Evil Uno at the announce desk. Evil Uno says the people do not deserve to see him wrestle tonight, but announces that his opponent is who he is scouting: Uncle Mikey, who he wants a word with. The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) show up, and Evil Uno says the fans love Mikey because he is extremely athletic and charismatic, then tells him that Brad and Briar as well as his Memphis tries are all holding him down and asks him to be one with The Dark Order. Mikey says home is where the heart is and his home is right here in Memphis, and he is not going anywhere. Uno responds by punching Mikey in the face and slamming him into the ring post, starting their match.
Coming soon: The L.A. Hustlers!
Evil Uno beats Uncle Mikey despite the interference from both Brad Briar and Briar Skimahorn.
Before the next match, Mike Anthony shows up and teases cashing in the Cobra Cup and getting in the ring before guesting on commentary, much to the chagrin of Dustin Starr.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against "Big Swole" Justin Cole. During the match, Brett Michaels is pre-occupied with Mike Anthony, and this eventually leads to Justin Cole countering the GunShow Lariat with the Swole Slam. As he hits the Swole Slam, Brett's feet hit referee Ray Ray Sanders in the face, knocking him out. As Justin Cole stares down Mike Anthony from across the ring, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up and attack Justin Cole from behind with the Memphis Tag Team Championships before placing Brett on top of Justin. Referee Ray Ray Sanders comes to and makes the three-count that allows Brett Michaels to retain.
Cassandra Golden beats Diana Taylor by disqualification after Diana hits Cassandra with a chair. After the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane shows up before Diana can hit the DDT, and Diana runs away.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) pays off their debt to Big Jack and Bruce, and someone counts it.
We hear from referee Ray Ray Sanders, who talks about his time so far and favorite moments in Memphis Wrestling while training at the WrestleCenter and says that this is only the beginning.
Dustin Starr interviews Evil Uno at the announce desk. Evil Uno says the people do not deserve to see him wrestle tonight, but announces that his opponent is who he is scouting: Uncle Mikey, who he wants a word with. The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) show up, and Evil Uno says the fans love Mikey because he is extremely athletic and charismatic, then tells him that Brad and Briar as well as his Memphis tries are all holding him down and asks him to be one with The Dark Order. Mikey says home is where the heart is and his home is right here in Memphis, and he is not going anywhere. Uno responds by punching Mikey in the face and slamming him into the ring post, starting their match.
Coming soon: The L.A. Hustlers!
Evil Uno beats Uncle Mikey despite the interference from both Brad Briar and Briar Skimahorn.
Before the next match, Mike Anthony shows up and teases cashing in the Cobra Cup and getting in the ring before guesting on commentary, much to the chagrin of Dustin Starr.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against "Big Swole" Justin Cole. During the match, Brett Michaels is pre-occupied with Mike Anthony, and this eventually leads to Justin Cole countering the GunShow Lariat with the Swole Slam. As he hits the Swole Slam, Brett's feet hit referee Ray Ray Sanders in the face, knocking him out. As Justin Cole stares down Mike Anthony from across the ring, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up and attack Justin Cole from behind with the Memphis Tag Team Championships before placing Brett on top of Justin. Referee Ray Ray Sanders comes to and makes the three-count that allows Brett Michaels to retain.
Friday, May 7, 2021
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 7, 2021
Ari Sterling beats Samir Singh in his 205 Live debut. (Ari Sterling is formerly known as independent wrestling standout Alex Zayne.)
Before the next match, August Grey says he is not the only new guy who is here for a good time before bringing out Ikemen Jiro. (Ikemen Jiro is formerly known as Jiro Kuroshio.)
Ikemen Jiro and August Grey beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari.
Before the next match, August Grey says he is not the only new guy who is here for a good time before bringing out Ikemen Jiro. (Ikemen Jiro is formerly known as Jiro Kuroshio.)
Ikemen Jiro and August Grey beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari.
Layin' da Throwback SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 7, 2021
We look back on The Rock vs. Triple H for the WWF Championship from the main event of the August 26, 1999 episode of SmackDown.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Paul Heyman announces that Roman Reigns has allowed him to eulogize the career of Daniel Bryan, and that they will do so with a ten-bell salute. Heyman says he does not need the timekeeper's help, and acts as the bell. Roman says that unlike Daniel Bryan, he is a man of his word and did what he said he would do, and because of this, he should be acknowledged, celebrated and thanked for always giving everybody what they want. He says that Daniel Bryan did not want to be here, and for that, he got rid of him, and with Daniel Bryan's absence, he has been replaced with someone who will acknowledge him: Jimmy Uso, who has not been seen in over a year due to a knee injury. Jimmy and Jey embrace in the ring, then Cesaro shows up and says he speaks for everyone by stating that Daniel Bryan is irreplaceable. He also says he has Seth Rollins to focus on, the gets attacked from behind by Seth Rollins. Rollins and Cesaro brawl, and referees and officials run in to separate both men before Teddy Long suddenly shows up. Long says that as per the power of Adam Pearce, if Cesaro beats Rollins tonight, he gets a shot at the Universal Championship at WrestleMania Backlash. Rollins then attacks Cesaro from behind again, sending him into the ring steps before throwing him back into the ring.
Cesaro beats Seth Rollins to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania Backlash after Jimmy Uso superkicks Rollins for telling Jey Uso to stay out of his way and shoving him when Jey puts his hands on him.
Backstage, Seth Rollins talks with Roman Reigns, asking if he should be pissed at him or pissed at Jimmy Uso. Roman says that by losing, Rollins screwed him over, as he now has to deal with Cesaro. He also says he will deal with his family. Rollins tells Roman to deal with Jimmy Uso, or he will.
We see the supermarket brawl between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Booker T from December 13, 2001.
Backstage, Teddy Long thanks Sonya Deville for having him tonight as well as the stipulation for tonight, and Sonya says that with Adam Pearce unavailable, it will be an honor to work with him tonight. Sami Zayn then shows up and tells Teddy Long there is a huge conspiracy against him, and asks him for an . He then finds out he will be in a tag team match with Apollo Crews against Kevin Owens, Big E, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Shinsuke Nakamura. Sami also finds out that Chad Gable, Otis and King Corbin is on his team as well, then Teddy Long tries to get him to do the Teddy dance.
Backstage, Roman Reigns chews Jimmy Uso out for superkicking Seth Rollins and leaving him to deal with Cesaro. Jimmy says Roman will not talk to him like he does to Jey and that he is not "Roman's bitch."
Carmella beats Ruby Riott with the Code of Silence following a series of pinfall attempts.
We look back on Edge and Hulk Hogan winning the WWF World Tag Team Championships on July 4, 2002.
We look back on the ring imploding during Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar from June 12, 2003.
Bayley heads to the ring. Bayley says that to be in the WWE ring, you have to be a WWE Superstar, and that being a Superstar does not immediately make a great champion. She then pays tribute to Women's Champions throughout WWE history. Bayley pays tribute to Alundra Blayze, Jacqueline, Lita, Trish Stratus, Ivory, Beth Phoenix, Molly Holly and Bianca Belair. When Bayley gets to Bianca, she says that Bianca is full of potential but is naive to the world around her. She says that if Bianca is not careful, she will be like all the other women in the tribute and not on her level. She also says she sees insecurity in Bianca's eyes, and that she will beat Bianca for the SmackDown Women's Championship and prove she was right about her all along. Bianca shows up and says Bayley just cannot let her be SmackDown Women's Champion, and says he is living her best life, which will only get better after WrestleMania Backlash. She says that Bayley wishes she was insecure and that she is jealous of her confidence when she should be worried about herself, but Bayley laughs at her. When Bayley goes for a cheap shot, it has no effect, and Bianca goes to town on Bayley. When Bianca takes her earrings, however, Bayley grabs the other one and takes her down before standing on her ponytail and stomping on her before planting her into the mat.
Backstage, Jey Uso confronts Jimmy Uso, but Jimmy asks Jey Uso what has happened to him, telling him that he is only benefitting Roman before saying that he needs Jey and that they need each other. He tells Jey that the two of them should be representing the family by being tag team champions, then leaves.
We look back on John Cena's debut from June 27, 2002.
Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says there are no better throwbacks than him and Robert Roode, then says that while he and Rey can go toe-to-toe all night long, Dominik Mysterio does not belong and is just Rey's "little kid." Ziggler tells Dominik to get out of his ring, but this leads Dominik challenging Ziggler instead of Rey.
Dominik Mysterio beats Dolph Ziggler with an inside cradle.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Reginald, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Reginald says she has asked for this match because he was left with a sour taste in his mouth last week, and that Nia and Shayna will break Tamina and Natalya. Tonight, he will break Tamina's spirit, then drinks some spirits to drown out her sour presence.
We look back on Arnold Schwarzenegger's appearance on SmackDown on November 11, 1999.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Paul Heyman he needs his cousin. Roman looks at Paul, and Paul says "I understand."
Reginald vs. Tamina ends with Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler getting involved. Before the match, it is announced that Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler will defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Natalya and Tamina next week. After the match, Nia and Shayna brawl with Tamina and Natalya and lay them both out.
We hear from Apollo Crews, who says that tonight, he will lead his team into battle with his leadership skills. He says that his team is vulnerable apart, but unbreakable together. We then hear from Big E, who says that his team is setting their differences aside tonight and that they will throw down.
Apollo Crews, King Corbin, Sami Zayn, Chad Gable and Otis beat Big E, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a ten-man tag match.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Jey Uso that he wants to give Jimmy Uso the same opportunities that he has given him to rise to the occasion, but he needs to see where Jimmy stands.
We look back on Vince McMahon in Eddie Guerrero's low rider from July 22, 2004.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman are in the ring. Before Roman can say much of anything, Jimmy Uso shows up. Jimmy asks Jey where he stands and brings up the "I Quit" Match between Jey and Roman from last October, and says that Jey quit for him because he did not want to see him get hurt. Jimmy then says he would have never said that he quit, and Roman chalks it up to Jimmy being stuck in the past while he and Jey have moved forward before telling Jimmy either to fall in line, stand with them and acknowledge him or go back home. Jimmy Uso leaves the ring, then Jey Uso walks up to Jimmy and asks him to acknowledge Roman so they can go back to doing their thing. Suddenly, Roman is attacked from behind by Cesaro. Jey runs to the ring but is also laid out by Cesaro. Jimmy Uso then runs to the ring and fights Cesaro only to be laid out as well, and Jey Uso is hit with a Neutralizer before Jimmy earns the same fate.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Paul Heyman announces that Roman Reigns has allowed him to eulogize the career of Daniel Bryan, and that they will do so with a ten-bell salute. Heyman says he does not need the timekeeper's help, and acts as the bell. Roman says that unlike Daniel Bryan, he is a man of his word and did what he said he would do, and because of this, he should be acknowledged, celebrated and thanked for always giving everybody what they want. He says that Daniel Bryan did not want to be here, and for that, he got rid of him, and with Daniel Bryan's absence, he has been replaced with someone who will acknowledge him: Jimmy Uso, who has not been seen in over a year due to a knee injury. Jimmy and Jey embrace in the ring, then Cesaro shows up and says he speaks for everyone by stating that Daniel Bryan is irreplaceable. He also says he has Seth Rollins to focus on, the gets attacked from behind by Seth Rollins. Rollins and Cesaro brawl, and referees and officials run in to separate both men before Teddy Long suddenly shows up. Long says that as per the power of Adam Pearce, if Cesaro beats Rollins tonight, he gets a shot at the Universal Championship at WrestleMania Backlash. Rollins then attacks Cesaro from behind again, sending him into the ring steps before throwing him back into the ring.
Cesaro beats Seth Rollins to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania Backlash after Jimmy Uso superkicks Rollins for telling Jey Uso to stay out of his way and shoving him when Jey puts his hands on him.
Backstage, Seth Rollins talks with Roman Reigns, asking if he should be pissed at him or pissed at Jimmy Uso. Roman says that by losing, Rollins screwed him over, as he now has to deal with Cesaro. He also says he will deal with his family. Rollins tells Roman to deal with Jimmy Uso, or he will.
We see the supermarket brawl between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Booker T from December 13, 2001.
Backstage, Teddy Long thanks Sonya Deville for having him tonight as well as the stipulation for tonight, and Sonya says that with Adam Pearce unavailable, it will be an honor to work with him tonight. Sami Zayn then shows up and tells Teddy Long there is a huge conspiracy against him, and asks him for an . He then finds out he will be in a tag team match with Apollo Crews against Kevin Owens, Big E, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Shinsuke Nakamura. Sami also finds out that Chad Gable, Otis and King Corbin is on his team as well, then Teddy Long tries to get him to do the Teddy dance.
Backstage, Roman Reigns chews Jimmy Uso out for superkicking Seth Rollins and leaving him to deal with Cesaro. Jimmy says Roman will not talk to him like he does to Jey and that he is not "Roman's bitch."
Carmella beats Ruby Riott with the Code of Silence following a series of pinfall attempts.
We look back on Edge and Hulk Hogan winning the WWF World Tag Team Championships on July 4, 2002.
We look back on the ring imploding during Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar from June 12, 2003.
Bayley heads to the ring. Bayley says that to be in the WWE ring, you have to be a WWE Superstar, and that being a Superstar does not immediately make a great champion. She then pays tribute to Women's Champions throughout WWE history. Bayley pays tribute to Alundra Blayze, Jacqueline, Lita, Trish Stratus, Ivory, Beth Phoenix, Molly Holly and Bianca Belair. When Bayley gets to Bianca, she says that Bianca is full of potential but is naive to the world around her. She says that if Bianca is not careful, she will be like all the other women in the tribute and not on her level. She also says she sees insecurity in Bianca's eyes, and that she will beat Bianca for the SmackDown Women's Championship and prove she was right about her all along. Bianca shows up and says Bayley just cannot let her be SmackDown Women's Champion, and says he is living her best life, which will only get better after WrestleMania Backlash. She says that Bayley wishes she was insecure and that she is jealous of her confidence when she should be worried about herself, but Bayley laughs at her. When Bayley goes for a cheap shot, it has no effect, and Bianca goes to town on Bayley. When Bianca takes her earrings, however, Bayley grabs the other one and takes her down before standing on her ponytail and stomping on her before planting her into the mat.
Backstage, Jey Uso confronts Jimmy Uso, but Jimmy asks Jey Uso what has happened to him, telling him that he is only benefitting Roman before saying that he needs Jey and that they need each other. He tells Jey that the two of them should be representing the family by being tag team champions, then leaves.
We look back on John Cena's debut from June 27, 2002.
Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says there are no better throwbacks than him and Robert Roode, then says that while he and Rey can go toe-to-toe all night long, Dominik Mysterio does not belong and is just Rey's "little kid." Ziggler tells Dominik to get out of his ring, but this leads Dominik challenging Ziggler instead of Rey.
Dominik Mysterio beats Dolph Ziggler with an inside cradle.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Reginald, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Reginald says she has asked for this match because he was left with a sour taste in his mouth last week, and that Nia and Shayna will break Tamina and Natalya. Tonight, he will break Tamina's spirit, then drinks some spirits to drown out her sour presence.
We look back on Arnold Schwarzenegger's appearance on SmackDown on November 11, 1999.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Paul Heyman he needs his cousin. Roman looks at Paul, and Paul says "I understand."
Reginald vs. Tamina ends with Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler getting involved. Before the match, it is announced that Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler will defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Natalya and Tamina next week. After the match, Nia and Shayna brawl with Tamina and Natalya and lay them both out.
We hear from Apollo Crews, who says that tonight, he will lead his team into battle with his leadership skills. He says that his team is vulnerable apart, but unbreakable together. We then hear from Big E, who says that his team is setting their differences aside tonight and that they will throw down.
Apollo Crews, King Corbin, Sami Zayn, Chad Gable and Otis beat Big E, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a ten-man tag match.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Jey Uso that he wants to give Jimmy Uso the same opportunities that he has given him to rise to the occasion, but he needs to see where Jimmy stands.
We look back on Vince McMahon in Eddie Guerrero's low rider from July 22, 2004.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman are in the ring. Before Roman can say much of anything, Jimmy Uso shows up. Jimmy asks Jey where he stands and brings up the "I Quit" Match between Jey and Roman from last October, and says that Jey quit for him because he did not want to see him get hurt. Jimmy then says he would have never said that he quit, and Roman chalks it up to Jimmy being stuck in the past while he and Jey have moved forward before telling Jimmy either to fall in line, stand with them and acknowledge him or go back home. Jimmy Uso leaves the ring, then Jey Uso walks up to Jimmy and asks him to acknowledge Roman so they can go back to doing their thing. Suddenly, Roman is attacked from behind by Cesaro. Jey runs to the ring but is also laid out by Cesaro. Jimmy Uso then runs to the ring and fights Cesaro only to be laid out as well, and Jey Uso is hit with a Neutralizer before Jimmy earns the same fate.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 7, 2020
In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie and Brian go to a record shop, where they get the idea of getting back into their Mexican childhood roots.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki want to bring out the Latin side of their family into their businesses as part of their attempts to get back into their Mexican childhood roots, and entertain the idea of getting JJ involved. Brie starts labelling everything in the office with their Spanish word equivalent.
Nikki and Artem have some gelato in a restaurant. Artem feels they should set some time aside for each other, and Nikki proposes a date night where they go on a date night, as she feels that her businesses are detaching her from her relationship.
At JJ and Lauren's house, Brie and Nikki try to get JJ to reconnect with his Mexican roots after mentioning that JJ looks like his dad. JJ feels that Brie is coming from a good place, but he wishes Brie would slow down due to not wanting to be reminded about his dad.
At Artem's house, Brie and Nikki get ready for the premiere of Temptation Island. Nikki mentions her date night with Artem after the premiere.
Brie and Nikki are the hosts of the Temptation Island premiere. Near the end of the premiere, Nikki gets drunk, and as she is talking to another guy about Artem, Artem shows up and sees what is happening. He ends up leaving without Nikki when Nikki keeps talking to the other guy while drunk, and Brie has to go with Nikki to the club. Brie feels she did not do anything wrong, but Artem is angry. Both of them meet their friend Lewis, and it is then that Artem shows up and sees Nikki with another guy. Brie has to explain what is going to Artem, and convinces him to give Nikki another chance. Brie and Artem watch Nikki dance with another man, and it becomes awkward for Artem, who decides to leave again. Nikki has to chase after Artem the second time around, and Brie catches up. Nikki and Artem immediately start arguing, and Artem feels it is best that he walk away from the situation, as this is a side of Nikki that he has not seen before and he does not want to hurt her. On the way home, Nikki calls Brie on the phone, and Brie assures her it will get better.
At Artem's house, Nikki tries to talk with Artem again, but Artem wants none of it.
Brie and Nikki talk about the argument with Artem from last night. Nikki mentions that Artem was not at home when she woke up, and Nikki feels embarrassed, and Brie mentions that both Nikki and Artem handled things poorly. Nikki admits she accidentally got drunk last night, and feels that Artem is still jealous, and also reveals that she drunkenly texted mean things to Artem. Nikki says she will not be in a relationship full of jealousy or having to question what she did wrong.
At the Birdiebee offices, Brie and Nikki have a product meeting. Brie and Nikki like the products that are , and they are both happy that Nikki's hangover is not showing. Nevertheless, Nikki feels she should talk to Artem.
At Artem's house, Nikki talks with Artem. Artem admits he did not feel included when she was talking with another man. Nikki realizes that being drunk on accident did not help, and that last night affected Artem in a negative way. Nikki apologizes, and both people agree that they did not handle things well before forgiving each other.
Brie and Nikki head to a tamale shop where they can make tamales. Kathy is with them, and she is supportive of Brie and Nikki rekindling their relationship with their father. Lauren is with them as part of the fun, and when Brie asks where JJ is, Lauren says that JJ feels that Brie is a little overbearing and pressuring him into doing things.
Nikki and Kathy go to a restaurant. Nikki has the feeling that she may be pregnant.
Brie and JJ get some ice cream with JJ's daughters. Brie apologizes to JJ for trying to force a return to Mexican roots on him, and JJ says he lives it rather than seeks it.
Kathy buys a pregnancy test for Nikki, but Nikki still wants to wait a few more days to see if anything changes. Kathy calls Brie, and Brie convinces Nikki to take the pregnancy test. As Brie says she will take the pregnancy test, Artem suddenly walks in.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki want to bring out the Latin side of their family into their businesses as part of their attempts to get back into their Mexican childhood roots, and entertain the idea of getting JJ involved. Brie starts labelling everything in the office with their Spanish word equivalent.
Nikki and Artem have some gelato in a restaurant. Artem feels they should set some time aside for each other, and Nikki proposes a date night where they go on a date night, as she feels that her businesses are detaching her from her relationship.
At JJ and Lauren's house, Brie and Nikki try to get JJ to reconnect with his Mexican roots after mentioning that JJ looks like his dad. JJ feels that Brie is coming from a good place, but he wishes Brie would slow down due to not wanting to be reminded about his dad.
At Artem's house, Brie and Nikki get ready for the premiere of Temptation Island. Nikki mentions her date night with Artem after the premiere.
Brie and Nikki are the hosts of the Temptation Island premiere. Near the end of the premiere, Nikki gets drunk, and as she is talking to another guy about Artem, Artem shows up and sees what is happening. He ends up leaving without Nikki when Nikki keeps talking to the other guy while drunk, and Brie has to go with Nikki to the club. Brie feels she did not do anything wrong, but Artem is angry. Both of them meet their friend Lewis, and it is then that Artem shows up and sees Nikki with another guy. Brie has to explain what is going to Artem, and convinces him to give Nikki another chance. Brie and Artem watch Nikki dance with another man, and it becomes awkward for Artem, who decides to leave again. Nikki has to chase after Artem the second time around, and Brie catches up. Nikki and Artem immediately start arguing, and Artem feels it is best that he walk away from the situation, as this is a side of Nikki that he has not seen before and he does not want to hurt her. On the way home, Nikki calls Brie on the phone, and Brie assures her it will get better.
At Artem's house, Nikki tries to talk with Artem again, but Artem wants none of it.
Brie and Nikki talk about the argument with Artem from last night. Nikki mentions that Artem was not at home when she woke up, and Nikki feels embarrassed, and Brie mentions that both Nikki and Artem handled things poorly. Nikki admits she accidentally got drunk last night, and feels that Artem is still jealous, and also reveals that she drunkenly texted mean things to Artem. Nikki says she will not be in a relationship full of jealousy or having to question what she did wrong.
At the Birdiebee offices, Brie and Nikki have a product meeting. Brie and Nikki like the products that are , and they are both happy that Nikki's hangover is not showing. Nevertheless, Nikki feels she should talk to Artem.
At Artem's house, Nikki talks with Artem. Artem admits he did not feel included when she was talking with another man. Nikki realizes that being drunk on accident did not help, and that last night affected Artem in a negative way. Nikki apologizes, and both people agree that they did not handle things well before forgiving each other.
Brie and Nikki head to a tamale shop where they can make tamales. Kathy is with them, and she is supportive of Brie and Nikki rekindling their relationship with their father. Lauren is with them as part of the fun, and when Brie asks where JJ is, Lauren says that JJ feels that Brie is a little overbearing and pressuring him into doing things.
Nikki and Kathy go to a restaurant. Nikki has the feeling that she may be pregnant.
Brie and JJ get some ice cream with JJ's daughters. Brie apologizes to JJ for trying to force a return to Mexican roots on him, and JJ says he lives it rather than seeks it.
Kathy buys a pregnancy test for Nikki, but Nikki still wants to wait a few more days to see if anything changes. Kathy calls Brie, and Brie convinces Nikki to take the pregnancy test. As Brie says she will take the pregnancy test, Artem suddenly walks in.
Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for May 7, 2020
This week's episode of NXT UK focuses on the rise of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe). Highlights and matches include:
Walter's debut at NXT UK: TakeOver Blackpool
Walter vs. Jack Starz, NXT UK, January 30, 2019
Walter vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom (now NXT UK) Championship and the formation of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel), NXT UK, May 22, 2019
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) and Pete Dunne and the introduction of Alexander Wolfe to Imperium, NXT UK, June 12, 2019
Next week: Superstar Picks!
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) vs. Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), Worlds Collide 2020
Walter's debut at NXT UK: TakeOver Blackpool
Walter vs. Jack Starz, NXT UK, January 30, 2019
Walter vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom (now NXT UK) Championship and the formation of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel), NXT UK, May 22, 2019
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) and Pete Dunne and the introduction of Alexander Wolfe to Imperium, NXT UK, June 12, 2019
Next week: Superstar Picks!
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) vs. Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), Worlds Collide 2020
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 7, 2019
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese guests on commentary for the next match, as it is announced that he will face Ligero on 205 Live next week. We see WWE.com-exclusive footage from last week where Ariya Daivari tells Nese he could have taken him out at any time, but he didn't, and lets him know that he could have.
Ariya Daivari beats Noam Dar. After the match, Tony Nese gets in the ring and tells Daivari he could have taken him out at any time, but he didn't, and lets him know that he could have.
Oney Lorcan says that he earned his opportunity for the Cruiserweight Championship and lost, but nothing comes easy and he will work harder to become champion next time.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) beat David Kaufman and Kevin Lee. After the match, The Singh Brothers admitted that The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) ruined their return, and that they were distracted by the support of 1.3 billion people. They then tell The Lucha House Party they want a rematch.
Backstage, Maria Kanellis thanks General Manager Drake Maverick for barring The Brian Kendrick from ringside. Maverick reminds her that she is also barred from ringside.
Next week: Mark Andrews vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. James Drake vs. Humberto Carrillo in a Fatal 4-Way Match!
Backstage, Sarah Schrieber interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, who states that he is grateful to be medically cleared again and represent his home country next week. As he talks about his opposition, Humberto Carrillo says he is glad they can finish what they started in London, England. Gallagher tells him he can try as they shake hands.
Akira Tozawa beats Mike Kanellis in a no-disqualification match with The Brian Kendrick and Maria Kanellis barred from ringside following a top rope senton onto some steel chairs on top of Mike Kanellis. After the match, Maria Kanellis shows up to check on Mike Kanellis.The Brian Kendrick also shows up to celebrate with Akira Tozawa.
Ariya Daivari beats Noam Dar. After the match, Tony Nese gets in the ring and tells Daivari he could have taken him out at any time, but he didn't, and lets him know that he could have.
Oney Lorcan says that he earned his opportunity for the Cruiserweight Championship and lost, but nothing comes easy and he will work harder to become champion next time.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) beat David Kaufman and Kevin Lee. After the match, The Singh Brothers admitted that The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) ruined their return, and that they were distracted by the support of 1.3 billion people. They then tell The Lucha House Party they want a rematch.
Backstage, Maria Kanellis thanks General Manager Drake Maverick for barring The Brian Kendrick from ringside. Maverick reminds her that she is also barred from ringside.
Next week: Mark Andrews vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. James Drake vs. Humberto Carrillo in a Fatal 4-Way Match!
Backstage, Sarah Schrieber interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, who states that he is grateful to be medically cleared again and represent his home country next week. As he talks about his opposition, Humberto Carrillo says he is glad they can finish what they started in London, England. Gallagher tells him he can try as they shake hands.
Akira Tozawa beats Mike Kanellis in a no-disqualification match with The Brian Kendrick and Maria Kanellis barred from ringside following a top rope senton onto some steel chairs on top of Mike Kanellis. After the match, Maria Kanellis shows up to check on Mike Kanellis.The Brian Kendrick also shows up to celebrate with Akira Tozawa.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 7, 2019
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up to start tonight's show. Styles admits he missed SmackDown Live, then mentions WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's recently adopted "Wild Card Rule" and says he wanted to be the first to crash the blue brand. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up and calls the Louisville, Kentucky fans "Kentucky Fried hillbillies" and showed up knowing that Styles would be here, and Styles stops him to tell him to take a shower. As Sami accuses Styles of deflection, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods show up, and Kofi tells them they can't have a party without them before reminding Styles that he does not live in SmackDown Live anymore and asking what Styles is doing here tonight. Styles says he decided to return the favor after Kofi showed up on Raw, and Kofi is about to confront Styles before Sami Zayn stops him from giving Styles a shot at the WWE Championship and tells him that the fans are not happy for him. Sami goes on to say that Kofi has fallen into the trap of constantly pleasing them by giving out title shots, and says that the only person deserving of a title shot is him, as the fans need a WWE Champion who tells them the truth whether they like it or not. Kofi and Xavier stop Sami to tell him he smells bad, and Kofi says he proved that his WrestleMania victory was not fluke before proclaiming that he is a fighting champion and that he wants to put the title on the line again tonight against either of them. Kofi then says it will not matter who he defends against, as he will still be WWE Champion.
We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he is not here tonight because he does not feel like working on his birthday. He then says he will take the WWE Championship from Kofi Kingston at Money In The Bank.
We hear from Ali, who says that even if the light seems too far away, you must reach for it if you can see it and you must fight. He then says he plans to take back his opportunity at the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank.
Before the next match, Zelina Vega states that thousands of spectators will watch Money In The Bank to see thoroughbreds compete at their peak. Unlike the Kentucky Derby, however, there is only one thoroughbred, and it is Andrade. Andrade says that in less than two weeks, he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and become "El Senor Dinero en el Banco" while Ali will become envious of his success.
Ali vs. Andrade ends with Randy Orton showing up out of nowhere and attacking both men. Zelina Vega stops Orton's attack temporarily, and even as Ali fights Orton off, Orton hits a RKO on him before doing the same to Andrade.
We see a video package of Roman Reigns' WWE career highlights.
Shane McMahon shows up. He talks about The Miz's attack on him from last night, and calls Miz's actions lamentable, deplorable and disgusting before stating that Miz will not get the job done at Money In The Bank and that he will win the steel cage match. He then focuses on the tag team division, stating that the SmackDown tag team titles were vacated due to Lars Sullivan's attack on Jeff Hardy, then states that he scoured the roster to see who would be worthy of the team before deciding on "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up, but as Shane is about to hand them to the tag team titles, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and invoke the Wild Card Rule before welcoming Bryan and Rowan to the Uso Penitentiary. They also state that the tag team titles have to be earned, not given, and that applies to everyone including themselves and Shane. The Usos then demand that the titles be put on the line. Shane states that he will enjoy seeing Daniel Bryan and Rowan sending The Usos back to Raw empty-handed, and that the tag team title match is official and happening right now.
We hear from Finn Balor, who is at home in Ireland. He says that the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is on his mind and that he will win the match and do something extraordinary: become the WWE and Universal Champion.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to win the vacant WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships!
Shane McMahon shows up again. As he talks about the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, he is suddenly attacked from behind The Miz, and he fights him all the way to the stage. Shane tries to beg The Miz off, but as Miz goes on the attack again, he is suddenly attacked by The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Miz manages to fight them off, but he is smacked with a steel chair from behind by Shane.
Backstage, "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan are met by Heavy Machinery. Otis congratulates them, then Daniel Bryan shakes his head and he and Rowan walk away.
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville beat Ember Moon and Carmella. After the match, Paige, Asuka and Kairi Sane show up. Paige says she has traded up from Mandy and Sonya, and says that Asuka and Kairi will tear through the women's tag team division starting with Mandy and Sonya.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Hardy, who calls Jeff Hardy's injury a heartbreak moment and that Jeff has underwent surgery and will be back better than ever. R-Truth shows up and tells Matt that Lars Sullivan is vicious and unlike anyone else he has ever faced. Suddenly, Kayla runs away, and Matt and Truth are met by Sullivan, who overpowers them.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that if anyone has been rejected by those whose whose affirmations should be instinctual, he sits before them as both their wrath and salvation. He then apologizes for his overcompensatory need to prevail at their expense, for they are the embodiment of the sins of which he speaks. Now that he has revealed this part of himself, he asks for forgiveness for his own sins that he will seek absolution for in the form of victory.
Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Sami Zayn and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, Kevin Owens attacks Xavier Woods, and this almost costs Kofi Kingston the match in the form of three Blue Thunder Bombs. Kofi kicks out of all three of them and hits Trouble In Paradise to counter a Helluva Kick to retain the title. After the match, Kofi Kingston states that Kevin Owens is not in his head and that there will be hell to pay for him.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he is not here tonight because he does not feel like working on his birthday. He then says he will take the WWE Championship from Kofi Kingston at Money In The Bank.
We hear from Ali, who says that even if the light seems too far away, you must reach for it if you can see it and you must fight. He then says he plans to take back his opportunity at the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank.
Before the next match, Zelina Vega states that thousands of spectators will watch Money In The Bank to see thoroughbreds compete at their peak. Unlike the Kentucky Derby, however, there is only one thoroughbred, and it is Andrade. Andrade says that in less than two weeks, he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and become "El Senor Dinero en el Banco" while Ali will become envious of his success.
Ali vs. Andrade ends with Randy Orton showing up out of nowhere and attacking both men. Zelina Vega stops Orton's attack temporarily, and even as Ali fights Orton off, Orton hits a RKO on him before doing the same to Andrade.
We see a video package of Roman Reigns' WWE career highlights.
Shane McMahon shows up. He talks about The Miz's attack on him from last night, and calls Miz's actions lamentable, deplorable and disgusting before stating that Miz will not get the job done at Money In The Bank and that he will win the steel cage match. He then focuses on the tag team division, stating that the SmackDown tag team titles were vacated due to Lars Sullivan's attack on Jeff Hardy, then states that he scoured the roster to see who would be worthy of the team before deciding on "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up, but as Shane is about to hand them to the tag team titles, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and invoke the Wild Card Rule before welcoming Bryan and Rowan to the Uso Penitentiary. They also state that the tag team titles have to be earned, not given, and that applies to everyone including themselves and Shane. The Usos then demand that the titles be put on the line. Shane states that he will enjoy seeing Daniel Bryan and Rowan sending The Usos back to Raw empty-handed, and that the tag team title match is official and happening right now.
We hear from Finn Balor, who is at home in Ireland. He says that the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is on his mind and that he will win the match and do something extraordinary: become the WWE and Universal Champion.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to win the vacant WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships!
Shane McMahon shows up again. As he talks about the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, he is suddenly attacked from behind The Miz, and he fights him all the way to the stage. Shane tries to beg The Miz off, but as Miz goes on the attack again, he is suddenly attacked by The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Miz manages to fight them off, but he is smacked with a steel chair from behind by Shane.
Backstage, "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan are met by Heavy Machinery. Otis congratulates them, then Daniel Bryan shakes his head and he and Rowan walk away.
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville beat Ember Moon and Carmella. After the match, Paige, Asuka and Kairi Sane show up. Paige says she has traded up from Mandy and Sonya, and says that Asuka and Kairi will tear through the women's tag team division starting with Mandy and Sonya.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Hardy, who calls Jeff Hardy's injury a heartbreak moment and that Jeff has underwent surgery and will be back better than ever. R-Truth shows up and tells Matt that Lars Sullivan is vicious and unlike anyone else he has ever faced. Suddenly, Kayla runs away, and Matt and Truth are met by Sullivan, who overpowers them.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that if anyone has been rejected by those whose whose affirmations should be instinctual, he sits before them as both their wrath and salvation. He then apologizes for his overcompensatory need to prevail at their expense, for they are the embodiment of the sins of which he speaks. Now that he has revealed this part of himself, he asks for forgiveness for his own sins that he will seek absolution for in the form of victory.
Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Sami Zayn and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, Kevin Owens attacks Xavier Woods, and this almost costs Kofi Kingston the match in the form of three Blue Thunder Bombs. Kofi kicks out of all three of them and hits Trouble In Paradise to counter a Helluva Kick to retain the title. After the match, Kofi Kingston states that Kevin Owens is not in his head and that there will be hell to pay for him.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Total Miz Island - Miz and Mrs. recap for May 7, 2019
Miz is taking French lessons on his computer when Maryse and Marjo jump in.
Marjo and Maryse make breakfast. Mike thinks is a front for Maryse and/or Marjo making a big snap decision he knows nothing about, and when he goes to the garage, he finds out that cardboard boxes have been properly broken down by Maryse. He thinks something is going in.
Mike is playing on a Street Fighter II cocktail table. There is a orange Post-It Note on it saying "Jeux Video," which is French for video game. Maryse has put it there - and more Post-It Notes on various things - to teach Miz the French word for various things. "Robinet" is faucet, "bois" is wood, and "cloche a gateau" is cake stand.
Maryse drops off Mike at the airport following a hilarious kiss goodbye.
At SmackDown Live in Newark, New Jersey, Mike finds a teddy bear in his bag, and he thinks that something weird is going on. When he squeezes the , he gets a message from Maryse in French. He uses the French translator on his phone to find out that it it Maryse being proud of him taking French. He then activates a motion detector in his house.
Mike plays video games with Xavier Woods for UpUpDownDown and gets soundly beaten. Afterwards, the motion detector app on his phone goes off, and he picks up a conversation between Maryse and Marjo in which he believes he hears the word "enceinte," which means "pregnant," and almost immediately thinks Maryse is having another baby.
Back home at Castle Marmiz, Mike finds out that Monroe Sky is growing her first tooth. Maryse proposes they go for a romantic dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Mike decides to try his French skills to ask Maryse if he can buy her a drink, but Maryse responds in French before telling him in English that she is trying to be healthy. Mike is convinced that Maryse is having another baby after Maryse and Marjo's strange behavior, Maryse not having a cocktail at dinner and clothes that would fit only a newborn.
Mike tells George and Barbara that Maryse is pregnant, and that she wants to surprise Maryse before she surprises her. The three of them buy new baby clothes and maternity clothes for Maryse.
At the Fonda San Miguel Mexican restaurant in Austin, Mike finds out that Maryse is not pregnant after all. Maryse tells him that he got the word "enciente" confused with "ancien" (ancient), and that Maryse was saying in French that she felt tired while sarcastically saying she must be old. Also, the newborn clothes are for a baby shower for Maryse's friend Kim, who is having a boy. Mike finds out that Marjo and Maryse's sudden change in behavior is due to the anniversary of their first date - which they spent at a porn shop - coming up and due to Mike learning French. Nevertheless, Mike, Mike's parents and Maryse celebrate with the gifts and a mariachi band anyway.
Bonus clip: Renee Young tells Miz about the foreign-language program that WWE has on offer, which leads to how tonight's episode began.
Marjo and Maryse make breakfast. Mike thinks is a front for Maryse and/or Marjo making a big snap decision he knows nothing about, and when he goes to the garage, he finds out that cardboard boxes have been properly broken down by Maryse. He thinks something is going in.
Mike is playing on a Street Fighter II cocktail table. There is a orange Post-It Note on it saying "Jeux Video," which is French for video game. Maryse has put it there - and more Post-It Notes on various things - to teach Miz the French word for various things. "Robinet" is faucet, "bois" is wood, and "cloche a gateau" is cake stand.
Maryse drops off Mike at the airport following a hilarious kiss goodbye.
At SmackDown Live in Newark, New Jersey, Mike finds a teddy bear in his bag, and he thinks that something weird is going on. When he squeezes the , he gets a message from Maryse in French. He uses the French translator on his phone to find out that it it Maryse being proud of him taking French. He then activates a motion detector in his house.
Mike plays video games with Xavier Woods for UpUpDownDown and gets soundly beaten. Afterwards, the motion detector app on his phone goes off, and he picks up a conversation between Maryse and Marjo in which he believes he hears the word "enceinte," which means "pregnant," and almost immediately thinks Maryse is having another baby.
Back home at Castle Marmiz, Mike finds out that Monroe Sky is growing her first tooth. Maryse proposes they go for a romantic dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Mike decides to try his French skills to ask Maryse if he can buy her a drink, but Maryse responds in French before telling him in English that she is trying to be healthy. Mike is convinced that Maryse is having another baby after Maryse and Marjo's strange behavior, Maryse not having a cocktail at dinner and clothes that would fit only a newborn.
Mike tells George and Barbara that Maryse is pregnant, and that she wants to surprise Maryse before she surprises her. The three of them buy new baby clothes and maternity clothes for Maryse.
At the Fonda San Miguel Mexican restaurant in Austin, Mike finds out that Maryse is not pregnant after all. Maryse tells him that he got the word "enciente" confused with "ancien" (ancient), and that Maryse was saying in French that she felt tired while sarcastically saying she must be old. Also, the newborn clothes are for a baby shower for Maryse's friend Kim, who is having a boy. Mike finds out that Marjo and Maryse's sudden change in behavior is due to the anniversary of their first date - which they spent at a porn shop - coming up and due to Mike learning French. Nevertheless, Mike, Mike's parents and Maryse celebrate with the gifts and a mariachi band anyway.
Bonus clip: Renee Young tells Miz about the foreign-language program that WWE has on offer, which leads to how tonight's episode began.
Monday, May 7, 2018
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 7, 2018
General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Angle welcomes everyone to the show, and is proud to be part of the WWE family for 20 years. He says that unlike other forms of entertainment, WWE never stops, and after some big events in the last few weeks, they are just getting started. Angle then announces that at Money In The Bank, there will two Money In The Bank Matches: one for the men and one for the women, and both matches will be co-branded. He then says that tonight, there will be two qualifying matches for these matches. The first will be Ember Moon vs. Ruby Riott vs. Sasha Banks in a Triple Threat Match, and the other will be a Triple Threat Match between Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. Braun Strowman talks about a time where his friends built a treehouse without his help just to start their own club, and he waited for all of them to get in the treehouse to knock the whole tree down. Angle admits that Strowman has been on a roll lately, and that if anybody deserves a shot at the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that if anyone deserves to be in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him, and even though he has been on the red brand for a few weeks, he is the MVP as people chant his name and he is part of highly rated segments, as well as a team player. He then says he plays by the rules, unlike Strowman, who pinned the wrong man last week. He then says the decision from Backlash should be reversed and that he is the one on the roll, not Strowman. He says he should automatically be in the match. Owens says the only thing Strowman deserves is a giant sit in the corner for being a bad monster. Angle says he can't do that, but he does say that Strowman will get a qualifying match. Owens keeps arguing, but Strowman says all Owens deserves is to get these hands. Owens says that Angle will have to make a very smart decision, and that said very smart decision will be him automatically entering the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, as Commissioner Stephanie McMahon will be watching. Angle says that Strowman will be getting his Money In The Bank qualifying match tonight, and that his opponent will be Owens. Also, that match will happen right now.
Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
In the locker room, Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says his mindset is that he is the uncrowned Universal Champion and that WWE doesn't seem to agree with him. He may not be able to control backstage politics, but he can control what happens in the ring, and he has made a career out of silencing the hate. Tonight, he would not want to be Sami Zayn or Finn Balor, as he is pissed off and he is ready to dominate the yard and win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to take full control of his destiny and win the WWE Universal Championship.
We hear from Bayley, who cannot think of anything better than climbing up the ladder and taking the Money In The Bank Contract. Breezango are also interested in getting the contract, even if they are not in agreement as to what is in the briefcase or how to get it.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Goldust, who wants the opportunity to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh show up, demanding a shot at the match as well after complaining about Roman Reigns getting one. Angle says Jinder deserves nothing as he has not won at all on Raw. He then tells Jinder he has a rematch with Chad Gable, and if he puts on a good showing, he may get his shot at Money In The Bank. After Goldust quotes the move All About Eve, he leaves.
Baron Corbin and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews) and No Way Jose.
Ember Moon beats Sasha Banks and Ruby Riott to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bayley runs in to save Sasha from Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ember Moon, who says she is over the moon, and that is not accepting limits placed on her by others and rising to the challenge. She says that this is only the beginning, and she plans to take the Money In The Bank contract.
We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's beginnings in amateur wrestling, his meeting with Kurt Angle and his accomplishments in WWE.
Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he is blessed, as he had a great, close family. Lashley talks about some of the crazy antics he had with his sisters. He then says he now has an extended family in the WWE Universe, and tells his sisters that he loves them.
In the locker room, Sami Zayn tells Kevin Owens there is a cloud of conspiracy above what should be their parade of triumph. Owens is irritated Sami has a shot at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match as well as what happened last night, but Sami says they should seize power. Sami apologizes for what happened last night, but he says neither of them will be sorry if they do not get the Universal Championship in their possession. Sami asks Owens if he has his back, and Owens hesitantly says "yes."
Jinder Mahal beats Chad Gable, finally getting his first victory on the Raw brand. After the match, Sunil Singh chastises Chad Gable. Gable pushes him out of the ring, but Jinder Mahal goes after Gable and proceeds to attack him again.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that just because you're bullied, you cannot accomplish your dreams. She plans to take the Money In The Bank contract and cash in on Nia Jax to prove dreams can come true. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) say that they will rise their way to a Money In The Bank contract and bring back the wasteland.
General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Zack Ryder, who wants to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match in his hometown. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal shows up, demanding he be placed in the Triple Threat Money In The Bank Qualifying Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Angle tells Jinder that this is not happening. An angry Jinder leaves, then Ryder and Angle fistbump.
Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
We look back on Titus O'Neil's trip on the way to the ring during Greatest Royal Rumble, courtesy of Progressive auto insurance.
Elias is in the ring. He says he knows so many truth, and there is no truth more apparent than the truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says that he is on a different planet than everyone else, as he was interrupted by pancakes, conga lines and "that glorious fraud" Bobby Roode. He then calls Billy Joel "a talentless, boring hack" and says that if Roode wants to interrupt him again, he will rip out his vocal chords, then go on to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He then says Rusev Day has nothing on him before telling everyone to shut up. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing about Bobby Roode, but he is interrupted after he sings that even if the Islanders were brought back, Long Island, New York would still suck.
Bobby Roode beats Elias. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says feeling great is an understatement, as he is hoping to be next in line for a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity, which he says will be absolutely glorious.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he is feeling really good right now, and that last night, The Miz took him to the limit. In the end, he stomped down his dream of becoming a nine-time WWE Intercontinental Championship, and he still stands as champion. He says that if there is one thing to learn from The Miz, it is the kind of champion he does not want to be. Seth says he wants to be a fighting champion, and while Money In The Bank is a hot topic and he knows how winning it can change your life, he wants to make the Intercontinental Championship the most important title on Raw. He decides to do this by issuing an open challenge for the title right now. That open challenge is answered by Mojo Rawley, who says this is the Raw debut that he deserves, for when opportunity knocks, he knocks people down. He plans to do exactly that to Rollins just like he did Zack Ryder and take the Intercontinental Championship, then qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and win the contract, as Mondays will be "Monday Night Rawley." Seth responds by saying that if he wants the Intercontinental Championship, all he has to do is get in the ring and get his ass kicked.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Mojo Rawley.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says he is smiling because he enjoys overcoming the odds. He plans to qualify tonight and win the Money In the Bank Ladder Match, which will make tonight's victory so much sweeter.
The Deleters of Worlds (Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt) beat Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (who are officially no longer called The Miztourage).
We hear from Natalya, who says it was an honor to be in the first women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and that she plans to win the contract the second time around. We also hear from Baron Corbin, who says that he walked out a winner last year, and that this year will be no different.
Finn Balor beats Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Jinder Mahal shows up and trips Roman Reigns from outside of the ring, putting an end to the Spear and costing Roman the match. Sami hits the Helluva Kick on Roman, but Finn drop kicks Sami into the corner and hits the Coup De Grace to get the win.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
In the locker room, Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says his mindset is that he is the uncrowned Universal Champion and that WWE doesn't seem to agree with him. He may not be able to control backstage politics, but he can control what happens in the ring, and he has made a career out of silencing the hate. Tonight, he would not want to be Sami Zayn or Finn Balor, as he is pissed off and he is ready to dominate the yard and win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to take full control of his destiny and win the WWE Universal Championship.
We hear from Bayley, who cannot think of anything better than climbing up the ladder and taking the Money In The Bank Contract. Breezango are also interested in getting the contract, even if they are not in agreement as to what is in the briefcase or how to get it.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Goldust, who wants the opportunity to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh show up, demanding a shot at the match as well after complaining about Roman Reigns getting one. Angle says Jinder deserves nothing as he has not won at all on Raw. He then tells Jinder he has a rematch with Chad Gable, and if he puts on a good showing, he may get his shot at Money In The Bank. After Goldust quotes the move All About Eve, he leaves.
Baron Corbin and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews) and No Way Jose.
Ember Moon beats Sasha Banks and Ruby Riott to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bayley runs in to save Sasha from Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ember Moon, who says she is over the moon, and that is not accepting limits placed on her by others and rising to the challenge. She says that this is only the beginning, and she plans to take the Money In The Bank contract.
We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's beginnings in amateur wrestling, his meeting with Kurt Angle and his accomplishments in WWE.
Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he is blessed, as he had a great, close family. Lashley talks about some of the crazy antics he had with his sisters. He then says he now has an extended family in the WWE Universe, and tells his sisters that he loves them.
In the locker room, Sami Zayn tells Kevin Owens there is a cloud of conspiracy above what should be their parade of triumph. Owens is irritated Sami has a shot at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match as well as what happened last night, but Sami says they should seize power. Sami apologizes for what happened last night, but he says neither of them will be sorry if they do not get the Universal Championship in their possession. Sami asks Owens if he has his back, and Owens hesitantly says "yes."
Jinder Mahal beats Chad Gable, finally getting his first victory on the Raw brand. After the match, Sunil Singh chastises Chad Gable. Gable pushes him out of the ring, but Jinder Mahal goes after Gable and proceeds to attack him again.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that just because you're bullied, you cannot accomplish your dreams. She plans to take the Money In The Bank contract and cash in on Nia Jax to prove dreams can come true. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) say that they will rise their way to a Money In The Bank contract and bring back the wasteland.
General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Zack Ryder, who wants to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match in his hometown. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal shows up, demanding he be placed in the Triple Threat Money In The Bank Qualifying Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Angle tells Jinder that this is not happening. An angry Jinder leaves, then Ryder and Angle fistbump.
Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
We look back on Titus O'Neil's trip on the way to the ring during Greatest Royal Rumble, courtesy of Progressive auto insurance.
Elias is in the ring. He says he knows so many truth, and there is no truth more apparent than the truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says that he is on a different planet than everyone else, as he was interrupted by pancakes, conga lines and "that glorious fraud" Bobby Roode. He then calls Billy Joel "a talentless, boring hack" and says that if Roode wants to interrupt him again, he will rip out his vocal chords, then go on to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He then says Rusev Day has nothing on him before telling everyone to shut up. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing about Bobby Roode, but he is interrupted after he sings that even if the Islanders were brought back, Long Island, New York would still suck.
Bobby Roode beats Elias. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says feeling great is an understatement, as he is hoping to be next in line for a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity, which he says will be absolutely glorious.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he is feeling really good right now, and that last night, The Miz took him to the limit. In the end, he stomped down his dream of becoming a nine-time WWE Intercontinental Championship, and he still stands as champion. He says that if there is one thing to learn from The Miz, it is the kind of champion he does not want to be. Seth says he wants to be a fighting champion, and while Money In The Bank is a hot topic and he knows how winning it can change your life, he wants to make the Intercontinental Championship the most important title on Raw. He decides to do this by issuing an open challenge for the title right now. That open challenge is answered by Mojo Rawley, who says this is the Raw debut that he deserves, for when opportunity knocks, he knocks people down. He plans to do exactly that to Rollins just like he did Zack Ryder and take the Intercontinental Championship, then qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and win the contract, as Mondays will be "Monday Night Rawley." Seth responds by saying that if he wants the Intercontinental Championship, all he has to do is get in the ring and get his ass kicked.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Mojo Rawley.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says he is smiling because he enjoys overcoming the odds. He plans to qualify tonight and win the Money In the Bank Ladder Match, which will make tonight's victory so much sweeter.
The Deleters of Worlds (Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt) beat Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (who are officially no longer called The Miztourage).
We hear from Natalya, who says it was an honor to be in the first women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and that she plans to win the contract the second time around. We also hear from Baron Corbin, who says that he walked out a winner last year, and that this year will be no different.
Finn Balor beats Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Jinder Mahal shows up and trips Roman Reigns from outside of the ring, putting an end to the Spear and costing Roman the match. Sami hits the Helluva Kick on Roman, but Finn drop kicks Sami into the corner and hits the Coup De Grace to get the win.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 7, 2016
Tonight's episode is a recap of everything leading up to Global Wars hosted by Kevin Kelly and Mandy Leon. Subjects recapped include:
The rivalry between Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong, Roderick Strong losing the ROH World Television Championship to Tomohiro Ishii, and the two-out-of-three match for the Television title between Fish and Strong at Supercard of Honor X.
Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole at Supercard of Honor X.
The events leading up to Hiroshi Tanahashi and "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Moose and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Kenny Omega) vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal, ACH, and KUSHIDA.
War Machine (Hanson and Rowe) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), and their most recent encounter.
The return of Colt Cabana and his challenge to Jay Lehtal for the ROH World Championship and his impromptu victory against Lethal. As a bonus, Colt Cabana's two-out-of-falls match against CM Punk at Punk: The Final Chapter is replayed.
The rivalry between Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong, Roderick Strong losing the ROH World Television Championship to Tomohiro Ishii, and the two-out-of-three match for the Television title between Fish and Strong at Supercard of Honor X.
Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole at Supercard of Honor X.
The events leading up to Hiroshi Tanahashi and "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Moose and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Kenny Omega) vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal, ACH, and KUSHIDA.
War Machine (Hanson and Rowe) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), and their most recent encounter.
The return of Colt Cabana and his challenge to Jay Lehtal for the ROH World Championship and his impromptu victory against Lethal. As a bonus, Colt Cabana's two-out-of-falls match against CM Punk at Punk: The Final Chapter is replayed.
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 7, 2016
All results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.
Titus O'Neil beats Damien Sandow in what is Sandow's last match on WWE programming.
Stardust likens Dolph Ziggler to Vince Neil, then says he is well versed in comedy yet tonight will be no laughing matter. He wants to beat Dolph Ziggler tonight.
Apollo Crews beats Viktor.
Baron Corbin beats Sin Cara.
Dolph Ziggler beats Stardust.
Titus O'Neil beats Damien Sandow in what is Sandow's last match on WWE programming.
Stardust likens Dolph Ziggler to Vince Neil, then says he is well versed in comedy yet tonight will be no laughing matter. He wants to beat Dolph Ziggler tonight.
Apollo Crews beats Viktor.
Baron Corbin beats Sin Cara.
Dolph Ziggler beats Stardust.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 7, 2015
Jerry "The King" Lawler is in the ring, and he introduces King Barrett to start the show. Barrett tells Lawler that he's the only king in the WWE right now, and that Lawler only calls himself a king while Barrett himself has earned the title. When Barrett orders Lawler to grovel in front of him, Lawler refuses, and Barrett is about to end the interview with a Bull Hammer when Dolph Ziggler shows up and calls him out on his crap.
Dolph Ziggler beats King Barrett by disqualification when Sheamus rushes in to attack Ziggler. Barrett and Sheamus double-team Ziggler, but Neville makes the save.
Dolph Ziggler and Neville beat King Barrett and Sheamus in an impromptu tag-team match.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose doesn't care about the odds at Payback.
Luke Harper destroys Fandango. After the match, Erick Rowan shows up and attacks Fandango, turning heel. Harper keeps staring at Rowan and his sheep mask with intrigue.
Lana shows up. She asks the WWE Universe not to cheer for her, as it angers Rusev. Almost as if on cue, Rusev shows up and yells at her before commanding her to go to the back, then calls Cena's victories against him nothing more than flukes and miracles. He says Cena showed mercy to Sami Zayn on Raw, and that mercy is a sign of weakness. Rusev promises to make Cena say "I Quit" at Payback.
Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns. Roman is willing to put brotherhood aside to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro's partner against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) is revealed to be Ryback.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Big E) beat Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and Ryback after the distraction by Bray Wyatt and Xavier Woods grabs Tyson Kidd's tights.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He says The Viper is coming to Payback, not him, and that he's primed and ready to RKO anybody that night.
Naomi beats Emma. Naomi and Tamina Snuka attack Emma after the match.
We see more Tough Enough entrant videos.
Renee Young interviews Seth Rollins, who talks crap about Kane and says that Kane will never have his smarts.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego). El Torito is pushed away when he tries to console the team.
Kane hosts the contract signing for the Fatal Four-Way for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Payback, and introduces the four participants: Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and the champion Seth Rollins. Rollins refuses to get in the ring, and Ambrose calls him out on him. As Roman Reigns signs the contract, Randy Orton says that everyone else at the table is there for the same reason. Everyone else signs, then Rollins asks Kane to sign for him. Kane says he has agreed to sign as his proxy in case he's hurt and can't come to the ring, but refuses to do so since Seth Rollins is standing at the ramp. Rollins then approaches the ring, has Joey Mercury hand him the contract so he can review it, talks trash to all the challengers in an attempt to turn them against one another, then gets in the ring, hands the contract to Kane and argues with him. As they argue, they notice Dean Ambrose is moving all the furniture. Ambrose calls dibs on the table, starting a wild brawl where Superman Punches, RKO's and fists fly, but in the end, Seth Rollins stands tall to end the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Dolph Ziggler beats King Barrett by disqualification when Sheamus rushes in to attack Ziggler. Barrett and Sheamus double-team Ziggler, but Neville makes the save.
Dolph Ziggler and Neville beat King Barrett and Sheamus in an impromptu tag-team match.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose doesn't care about the odds at Payback.
Luke Harper destroys Fandango. After the match, Erick Rowan shows up and attacks Fandango, turning heel. Harper keeps staring at Rowan and his sheep mask with intrigue.
Lana shows up. She asks the WWE Universe not to cheer for her, as it angers Rusev. Almost as if on cue, Rusev shows up and yells at her before commanding her to go to the back, then calls Cena's victories against him nothing more than flukes and miracles. He says Cena showed mercy to Sami Zayn on Raw, and that mercy is a sign of weakness. Rusev promises to make Cena say "I Quit" at Payback.
Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns. Roman is willing to put brotherhood aside to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro's partner against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) is revealed to be Ryback.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Big E) beat Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and Ryback after the distraction by Bray Wyatt and Xavier Woods grabs Tyson Kidd's tights.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He says The Viper is coming to Payback, not him, and that he's primed and ready to RKO anybody that night.
Naomi beats Emma. Naomi and Tamina Snuka attack Emma after the match.
We see more Tough Enough entrant videos.
Renee Young interviews Seth Rollins, who talks crap about Kane and says that Kane will never have his smarts.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego). El Torito is pushed away when he tries to console the team.
Kane hosts the contract signing for the Fatal Four-Way for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Payback, and introduces the four participants: Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and the champion Seth Rollins. Rollins refuses to get in the ring, and Ambrose calls him out on him. As Roman Reigns signs the contract, Randy Orton says that everyone else at the table is there for the same reason. Everyone else signs, then Rollins asks Kane to sign for him. Kane says he has agreed to sign as his proxy in case he's hurt and can't come to the ring, but refuses to do so since Seth Rollins is standing at the ramp. Rollins then approaches the ring, has Joey Mercury hand him the contract so he can review it, talks trash to all the challengers in an attempt to turn them against one another, then gets in the ring, hands the contract to Kane and argues with him. As they argue, they notice Dean Ambrose is moving all the furniture. Ambrose calls dibs on the table, starting a wild brawl where Superman Punches, RKO's and fists fly, but in the end, Seth Rollins stands tall to end the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
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