Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Cruz Montana heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Montana calls out Zilla Fatu, saying that he made his intention to take a spot and come for the NXT Championship clear, and says that Zilla has added himself to that list for keeping him from becoming #1 contender. He says he does not care what the world says about him, as he will not allow Zilla to come to NXT take what is his. One of the ringside workers tells Montana that Zilla is not here, then all of a sudden, Rey Fenix shows up. Fenix says he is happy to see Montana again, and that he is here to find out who he is defending the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against after the match, and says that if anyone costs him a title shot, he is ready for them, too. Fenix tells Montana "I got you," and Montana talks about their wars in the indies and in Total Nonstop Action, and compliments him for how he represents himself and the culture, then gives him the floor. Montana says the most dangerous place in NXT is the parking lot, and that he will meet Zilla Fatu there.
EK Prosper beats Romeo Moreno, Tristan Angels and La Parka in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Rey Fenix shakes hands with EK Prosper in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair are focused on their match tonight when The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) showing up wanting to assist. This leads to The Vanity Project getting insulted at every turn after Kendal and Sinclair refuse, and Myka has to tell Drake to lock in and prove them wrong.
Nattie beats Thea Hail by submission with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons force Jaida Parker to watch as Nattie briefly puts Thea in the Sharpshooter again.
Backstage, Lucien Price is focused on getting the WWE Speed Championship as he chats with Bronco Nima, and Lucien says that he will get the job done against Lexis King tonight.
Lexis King retains the WWE Speed Championship against Lucien Price after Charlie Dempsey and Uriah Connors grabs at Lucien Price on the outside while Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace distract the referee. After the match, Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors) attacks Lucien Price, and Bronco Nima makes the save. Bronco and Lucien hug afterwards.
Grayson Waller heads to the ring. Grayson says that for weeks, he has been begging for someone to try to end his takeover, but instead of one of those "TikTok tough guys" trying to do something, he has to deal with Zilla Fatu. He says that Zilla made a big mistake and that he is not scared of him or his family before mockingly stating that he is happy Zilla is here because the ankle monitor is off and he can finally roam free. He claims that Zilla cost him #1 contendership for the NXT Championship, then says he is the #1 contender before Tony D'Angelo says that he has beaten all challengers for his title and will continue to do so. Cruz Montana suddenly shows up, and he reminds Grayson that he was on his back looking up at the lights before Zilla jumped him. He then proposes that he and Grayson finish their business, then he and D'Angelo can go toe-to-toe for the NXT Championship. Montana then says that if Zilla wants to get involved, he will beat him, too. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and says that Zilla is yet to be signed to a contract, then makes Grayson Waller vs. Cruz Montana vs. Tony D'Angelo for the NXT Championship at Heatwave. Stone says that when the time comes, he will be the one to deal with Zilla.
Backstage, Shiloh Hill and Lizzy Rain talk about last week when Myles Borne shows up. Borne says that Jackson Drake gets something for winning tonight, but not Shiloh. Borne then says that he has gotten with General Manager Robert Stone, and if Shiloh wins tonight, he gets a shot at the North American Championship.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone gets off the phone with Zilla Fatu when he sees Keanu Carver in his office, wanting a shot at the NXT Championship. Carver insists that Stone drink the coffee he made for him, then Kam Hendrix shows up saying he should be kept in mind for the NXT Championship. Carver gets angry with Hendrix and leaves.
Kali Armstrong and Kelani Jordan beat Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair.
On this week's NXT Spotlight, we see Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars have a face-to-face meeting through separate rooms. Saquon says that Lennox cannot beat him on his own and needs help to do it, and Lennox says he will prove that he is the leader of DarkState (Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin). Saquon proposes they have a steel cage match, and Lennox proposes they have weapons in the cage.
Jackson Drake beats Shiloh Hill in an NXT North American Championship #1 contender' match despite Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes getting ejected from ringside for attacking Shiloh on the outside. Late in the match, Shiloh fends off Drake on the top rope, but sends Drake tumbling into the referee. Naraku suddenly pops up from underneath the ring and sprays red mist into Shiloh's eyes, and that allows Drake to get the win and the title shot.
Backstage, Zaria meets with General Manager Robert Stone when Kali Armstrong shows up. Kali wants championship gold, and Zaria makes it clear that there will soon be one dominant NXT Women's North American Champion. This soon leads to a verbal confrontation between Kali and Zaria, and Stone makes a match between the two of them where if Kali wins, the Women's North American Championship-Women's Speed Championship unification match becomes a Triple Threat Match.
General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring for Zilla Fatu's contract signing. Stone introduces Zilla to the ring. Tony D'Angelo is seen watching from the balcony before Zilla says this is a big moment to sign with the #1 wrestling company in the world and start in NXT. Zilla admits he never thought he would be here, but he is here now, and he aims to prove that he is not just "another nepo baby" and that he will let his talent speak for itself. He says that he made a lot of people mad last week, then tells everyone to get used to it. Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana show up from different angles, with Grayson being held back by security, and Zilla is ready for them. Stone then announces that Zilla's first match is an NXT Championship match as per his contract. Zilla says that the Triple Threat Match for the NXT Championship is a Fatal 4-Way as security goes from just holding Grayson back to also holding D'Angelo and Montana back.
General Manager Robert Stone tells a referee that Tony D'Angelo and Naraku cannot touch each other before the main event. Thea Hail shows up, then Nattie shows up saying she will tap Jaida Parker out. Stone leaves before Thea Hail is able to say what she has to say.
DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) beats Saquon Shugars, Noam Dar and Romero Moreno in a six-man tag match. Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox have to be held back after the match.
Lizzy Rain, Skylar Raye, Jaida Parker, Thea Hail, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk about their matches and current plans in the women's locker room. Thea with Jaida luck with Nattie tonight.
Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair head to the ring. They are soon joined by Lola Vice. Kendal says she is glad that Lola wants to face her again, and Lola says that she is not done running the women's division and that "Vice City" continues to grow. Kendal says Lola became everything everyone said she could be, then ran into her. She says that Kendal was right when she said she saw a champion, but Lola saw someone who needed validation when she looked at Kendal. Kendal says she does not need validation, as the NXT Women's Championship is validation, and that she did not need years to prove she belonged here. Lola says Kendal got here fast, then wants to know how fast Kendal will fall. Lola says she knows her worth, and that Kendal is shy, weak and vulnerable. Kendal says she is honest with herself and the fans, and says that there is not a woman in the back who can match her. Lola says Kendal beat her once in a match, but not in a fight. Wren Sinclair is hesitant, and Kendal knows where Lola is going. Kendal tells Lola to think about it, as she will be exposed if she goes where she is taking her. Lola gives Kendal a week to train for an NXT Underground match, then says she will send Kendal to the mat. Kendal says she will beat Lola's ass and send her back to "shakin' it."
We see a video package chronicling the events between Tony D'Angelo and Naraku leading to tonight's street fight for the NXT Championship.
Keanu Carver beats Hank Walker. After the match, Carver attacks Hank, and when Tank tries to stop him, Carver sends him into the announce table. Carver grabs the top of a set of ring steps, but EK Prosper shows up out of the crowd and drop kicks Carver. Hank and Tank double-team Carver back in the ring, and EK Prosper gets the last word on Carver from the top rope.
Backstage, Nattie (along with Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic) meets with Thea Hail about inviting her to "The Dungeon," saying she has worked wonders for Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons and that Thea can either be a legend like her or "a soft bitch" like Jaida Parker. Thea says she has no problem with Jaida; it is Nattie she does not like. Karmen tells Thea that she will reject this as she, Nikkita and Nattie leave. Thea genuinely hopes that Nattie gets her teeth punched in.
In footage from last night, Shiloh Hill meets Danhausen. Shiloh asks for Danhausen's help with Tristan Angels and mentions that Tristan smashed his tooth. Danhausen hands Shiloh a tooth, but says adhesive will cost a lot of human monies. Shiloh pays Danhausen in Bitcoin. Danhausen takes the Bitcoin payment, then tries to put it in his computer.
Jaida Parker beats Nattie by referee stoppage. As Jaida has Nattie in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons fight over the white towel in Nikkita's hand. All of a sudden, the towel is thrown into the ring, and Nattie looks at Nikkita and Petrovic only to see Thea Hail at ringside. An alternate camera shot of what happened at the end of the match shows that Thea Hail suddenly showed up, took the towel away, and threw it in the ring. Nattie is embarrassed.
In tonight's NXT Spotlight, we see the events from last week that have led to tonight's street fight for the NXT Championship between Naraku and Tony D'Angelo.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan meets with General Manager Robert Stone, who is on the phone again, saying that she kicked out before the three count, but Stone says the referee's decision is final. Kelani leaves, then OTM shows up. Bronco Nima being part of Los Perros del Mal in AAA and one-half of NXT leads to complications as to what matches Bronco Nima will be in on the weekend of NXT Heatwave.
Shawn Spears beats Niko Vance by disqualification. During the match, Lizzy Rain shows up and brawls with Izzi Dame, and as this goes on, Shawn Spears hit the mat with the chair and tosses the chair to Niko Vance before lying down on the mat behind the referee's back. When the referee turns around, Niko Vance has the chair and Spears is lying on the mat. The referee calls for the bell and gives Spears the win via disqualification, and multiple referees have to hold Vance back after the match.
Backstage, Kam Hendrix tells General Manager Robert Stone that he is not yet medically cleared. Myles Borne and Tavion Heights show up, and Myles Borne wants a tag team title match, saying that he will defend the North American title next week if he can get the match. Myles wants Hendrix, but says that Hendrix's hurt leg is attached to a coward. Kam Hendrix suddenly gets a text from the medical team stating that he is clear. Stone tells Myles that he has his tag team title match, and that he has his North American title match next week. Kam Hendrix says he will see Myles Borne next week.
We hear from Reina Volcan, who says that people mistake beauty for weakness. She says that NXT will suffer, not survive, her.
Reina Volcan beats Skylar Raye by submission with a backbreaker rack in her NXT debut.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone is met by Shiloh Hill. Shiloh Hill says that Tristan Angels embarrassed him by destroying his tooth, and that the fog is coming and that Tristan needs to be put down. Stone gives Shiloh a match with Tristan next week, and Shiloh thanks him before taking all of the KFC Popcorn Chicken on the desk on his way out.
A black SUV pulls up in the parking lot, and the back door of the SUV opens.
Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against Naraku in a street fight after blocking Naraku's poison mist with his hands and getting it in Naraku's eyes before putting Naraku through a table with Dead to Rights on top of some ring steps. After the match, Mike Santana - now out of TNA and signed to WWE - shows up in the crowd and stares down D'Angelo to end the show.
Kali Armstrong is in the ring to start tonight's show. She says she does not call herself "The Difference Maker" for no reason, and says that last week got to her after she watched Kendal Grey win the NXT Women's Championship. The only thing that went through her head as everyone cheered for Kendal was "There's my target," and says that she has been in the locker room and has heard it all about how some women do not get opportunities while others get them and blow it. Kali then says that once she flipped on Kendal Grey, everyone started talking about her, and that it was a matter of when, and not if, she leads the women's division and gets the NXT Women's Championship, and she has something for Kendal and Nattie. Lola Vice suddenly shows up and tells Lola Vice to slow her roll, and says that Kali did not do something just because she jumped Kendal, which she says makes Kali impatient. Lola also mentions she has yet to get her rematch. Lola says she will also be watching and that she will get her title back, and as Kali states that she will also be watching, Kelani Jordan shows up and says that neither of them are entitled to a championship match. Kelani says she did what one is supposed to do and earned an opportunity, yet nobody is talking about her and everyone is talking about Tatum Paxley, then says the title conversation revolves around her. Lola finally has it with Kelani, and Kelani punches Lola. Kali jumps in and clotheslines them both.
Dorian Van Dux and "Super" Sean Legacy beat Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors, DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin) and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) in a NXT Tag Team Championship #1 contender's Fatal 4-Way match During the match, Saquon Shugars is seen watching the match from backstage before heading out with a baseball bat in his hands. Saquon later shows up, and Dion Lennox appears to cut him off. OTM has a brawl that heads to the back with Stacks and Charlie Dempsey, and that allows Van Dux and Legacy to double-team Connors to win the match and the title shot.
Tonight's NXT Spotlight sees Jaida Parker talking about her feud with Nattie that has seen her tap out to the Sharpshooter. Jaida says she has beaten Karmen Petrovic, then says that she is close to where she wants to be and that Nattie is only her to make her career relevant again, which has gotten Nattie a shot at the NXT Women's CHampionship. Jaida also says both she and Nattie are trying to level up, and that for her to level up, she has to put Nattie down.
Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Saquon Shugars. Saquon says DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) played a ruse on him, yet learned something from him, then says he is playing chess while they play Hungry Hungry Hippos and that they get scared when he pulls over. Saquon says this is not over and that he may have to find some friends, even though nobody trusts him at the moment and he will have to prove that he has changed. He says that DarkState will learn that he is up next and that they are up never.
Keanu Carver beats Tank Ledger.
We hear from Naraku, who says that he will not just accept defeat and walk away after The Great American Bash. He says Tony D'Angelo has gotten the win, but has not escaped his punishment, and that he will break his will and spirit. Naraku then asks D'Angelo how far he will go to keep the NXT Championship when he has blinded him with fire and blurred his path forward as champion, and says that there is more torture and pain in D'Angelo's future. Naraku says D'Angelo may have researched his career, but he still has no idea of what he is capable of, including becoming NXT Champion.
Backstage, Tate Wilder and Kam Hendrix argue over whether or not Wilder can beat Naraku next week. Hendrix says he is about 72.8% cleared. Suddenly, Mason Rook shows up and tells Kam Hendrix that he knows Hendrix is saying he put him on the shelf, and says that if she actually did, Hendrix would not be getting back up. Hendrix soon runs out of the room.
Suddenly, Mason Rook shows up and tells Kam Hendrix that he knows Hendrix is saying he put him on the shelf, and says that if she actually did, he would not be getting back up. Hendrix soon runs out of the room.
Layla Diggs beats Thea Hail, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain in an NXT Women's North American Championship #1 contender's Fatal 4-Way Match.
We hear from Nikki Blackheart, who says that when disaster strikes, it does not discriminate. She says that Tatum Paxley was her first victim last week, and that there is no telling who she will go after next. Nikki says she is here to dominate and that she is a natural disaster with purpose, then we learn her new name: Reina Volcan.
Tavion Heights suddenly shows up in the ring. Tavion says he was not going to come out here, but he was thinking about all he said before The Great American Bash. He says he can be cocky and arrogant as well as a bad brother, but he has the potential to be great and he can admit when he is wrong. He then says that he came to NXT expecting success only to be humbled, and when Myles Borne got the success he expected, that only blinded him. Tavion then shows up wanting to apologize to Myles Borne man-to-man, but The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) shows up. Baylor and Smokes says that Tavion should be apologizing for screwing them over, and Drake says that Myles handed Tavion a shot at his title only for Tavion to fumble the bag, and says that Tavion's biggest victory was a total fluke. He also says that if it weren't for Myles, Tavion would not have beaten him. Tavion tells Drake that if he wants a rematch, they can have it, then he punches Drake in the face only to be overpowered until Myles Borne makes the save. Both Tavion and Myles hug afterwards.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno are talking when Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux show up. Moreno says Legacy and Van Dux had one match and are one win away from becoming tag team champions, but Noam says he and Moreno do not know each other as much as Legacy and Van Dux know each other, and they have known each other for years. Legacy says it takes time to build chemistry, and Van Dux says they will get there. Legacy and Van Dux then argue over whose name will come first when they become champions.
Niko Vance beats Shiloh Hill after Tristan Angels shows up and takes Shiloh Hill's fake tooth, distracting Shiloh and allowing Niko Vance to win. After the match, Shiloh chases Tristan to the back, and Shawn Spears shows up from behind Niko and blasts him in the back with a metal folding chair.
Nattie retains the NXT Women's Championship against Kendal Grey. During the match, Wren Sinclair attacks Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic at ringside when they try to get involved in the match, and Sinclair is outnumbered until Lola Vice makes the save and brings the brawl to the back. After the match, Jaida Parker shows up and confronts Nattie, and when Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic try to confront her, Jaida turns around and clocks them. Meanwhile, Kelani Jordan, Lola Vice and Kali Armstrong surround Kendal Grey on the ring apron to end the show.
Zaria heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Zaria says that she spent so long in Sol Ruca's shadow that she forgot what the sun looked like, and after setting the women's division ablaze, she is the new Women's North American Champion. She says that she did this all of her own after being overlooked, underestimated and looked past in favor of Sol Ruca, but now, she holds a title, and the power is in her hands. She calls this a course correction, not a dream come true, that she owes nothing to anybody. Zaria then promises that her name will not be in the shadows ever again before Kelani Jordan shows up and congratulates Zaria. Kelani then gives Zaria some advice: enjoy all of this, as the people who chant that she deserves this will switch it up on her before the week is even over, and no matter what she does, it will never be good enough. She tells Zaria to hold on to the Women's North American Championship as tightly as possible, as she may never hold another title again. As Kelani talks about how she only needs one shot to beat Lola Vice and become NXT Women's Champion, Kendal Grey shows up. Kendal says she has already beaten Kelani and that Kelani will be watching her beat Lola Vice to become NXT Women's Champion, and that if Kelani ends up back in her path, she will beat her again. As Zaria complains about somebody making this about themselves, Lola Vice shows up and tells Zaria to get over Sol Ruca, then says she will beat Kendal Grey again. All four women argue, then General Manager Robert Stone shows up. All four women see themselves in a tag team match against each other coming, which Stone more or less confirms.
Tavion Heights beats Jackson Drake in an NXT North American Championship #1 contender's match after Myles Borne stops Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes from interfering after Tavion sends Drake flying into the both of them.
In backstage from last week, comedian Matt Mathews, Aaron Rourke, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger meet with General Manager Robert Stone when Birthright (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Charlie Dempsey, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Grace) interrupts. Matt Mathews mocks Birthright when Lexis King thanks Stone for putting Arianna in the Women's Speed Championship Tournament where she will soon be "the fastest woman alive," and the ensuing argument leads to Birthright getting kicked out of the office.
Izzi Dame beats Thea Hail to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk about each others' matches and state that they will both be champions by the end of The Great American Bash. Lola Vice shows up and tells Kendal not to get ahead of herself, and Kendal tells Lola not to hit her on accident again while Wren heads out to ensure she is medically cleared.
Tony D'Angelo meets with Naraku, who has the contract for their match. D'Angelo says he can see through Naraku's nice guy act and knows about his accomplishments as the leader of Los Ingobernables de Japon, and says Naraku left Japan for his title. D'Angelo says that Naraku is a man without a family who has moved his life halfway across the world for something he cannot accomplish, and says that the NXT Championship is staying with him. D'Angelo signs the contract after noticing that Naraku has yet to sign, then tells Naraku to get ready for war. D'Angelo leaves, then Naraku says "Evil is coming."
We see a video package for Jaida Parker vs. Nattie in this week's NXT Focus.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone is met by Keanu Carver. EK Prosper shows up, and Keanu Carver finds out EK Prosper is his opponent next week. Carver does not think highly of Prosper, and Prosper takes offense to the disrespect as he tells Carver that he will humble him.
Nattie beats Jaida Parker by submission with the Sharpshooter after keeping Jaida away from the ropes.
Backstage, Mason Rook and Lizzy Rain talk about their title aspirations when they run into Tristan Angels shows up and says that he will be representing England properly as Mr. NXT. As Aaron Rourke reminds Tristan that the fans voted for Shiloh Hill, Tristan mentions that if Shiloh cannot perform his duty, the title goes to the runner-up, which he says is worthy of a championship match. Rourke challenges Tristan to a match, reminding Tristan that he has a history of coming up short. Tristan gets angry and leaves, and Rook and Lizzy tell Rourke to kick Tristan's ass.
Arianna Grace beats Layla Diggs with an inside cradle to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament after Layla Diggs takes out the rest of Birthright (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Charlie Dempsey, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) with a top rope moonsault to the outside.
Backstage, Romeo Moreno, Noam Dar, Dorian Van Dux and Sean Legacy talk about Noam Dar's new success as a tag team wrestler. Romeo and Noam agree that they make a great tag team, and Legacy believes that he and Dorian make a good tag team.
We hear from Tate Wilder, who says that one cannot grow without risks, but with risks comes consequences. He says that he has yet to get his first win, but he is driven by reward, and he hopes to get that first win and many more.
In this week's NXT Chronicle, we learn more about Saquon Shugars, who talks about his violent upbringing in Washington D.C., the beating he gave Cutler James and Osiris Griffin with a baseball bat, and how he plans to beat Dion Lennox at The Great American Bash. Backstage, Lennox says that Saquon is the one who has made a mistake, and says that he will see Saquon next week.
Lola Vice and Kendal Grey beat Kelani Jordan and Zaria after Tatum Paxley shows up in the front row and distracts Zaria, allowing Lola to get Zaria back in the ring for the spinning back fist and the win. After the match, Tatum attacks Zaria from out of the crowd, and officials have to keep both women apart. Meanwhile, Kelani gets between Kendal and Lola and takes the NXT Women's Championship, and when Kendal takes the title away from Kendal, she knocks out Lola.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up with an army of masked hooded men in black to start tonight's show. Rollins says that he created The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) and will be the one to kill The Vision, regardless of whether any member is on the shelf of hanging on, saying that anyone standing next to Paul Heyman is marked for death. Rollins says he had the satisfaction of hitting Heyman with a metal folding chair and a curb stomp. All of a sudden, Heyman - now with bruises on his face - shows up. Rollins dares Heyman to come to the ring, hoping that it was all worth it for Heyman and stating that allows him in his inner circle was the greatest mistake he ever made. He hopes to make Heyman pay for his betrayal for the rest of his days. Heyman says he did not want to come out here, then tells Rollins "FAFO" before saying "FAF5." Brock Lesnar shows up, and the masked men in hoodies surround Rollins in the ring. Lesnar removes his hat and leather vest before tearing through the masked men and scaring a few off. He soon overpowers all of them before coming face-to-face with Rollins. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Oba Femi shows up. Rollins stands in the corner as Oba Femi confronts Brock Lesnar in the middle of the ring, but when he tries to stand between them, Lesnar scares him off. Oba then hits Lesnar with the Fall from Grace and places a foot on top of Lesnar's chest before pointing at the WrestleMania sign, accepting Heyman and Lesnar's open challenge for WrestleMania in the process.
El Grande Americano II beats El Grande Americano I after Bravo Americano loads El Grande Americano II's mask as El Grande Americano I attacks Rayo Americano for getting involved in the match before going to the top rope for a headbutt only to hit his head on El Grande Americano II's loaded mask.
Roman Reigns arrives at the arena and meets up with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Roman commends them for beating CM Punk up last week for running his mouth about his family before declaring that Punk belongs to him at WrestleMania.
We hear from Liv Morgan, who tells Finn Balor that getting rid of him has been part of her plan since she joined The Judgment Day and that Finn was on borrowed time. She says she knows Finn Balor and that is has been a pleasure watching him fall from grace. She says that Finn could not hang with The Judgment Day (JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) and that they took a play from his playbook to get rid of him, then declares that JD McDonagh is free from Finn Balor's control, that Dominik Mysterio will take back the Intercontinental Championship, that Raquel will take down Stephanie Vaquer tonight and that she herself will hold the Women's World Championship.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet with Roman Reigns. They state that CM Punk claims to have something on Roman but really has nothing, and is insulting Roman by calling him a part-timer, but Roman calls being a full-time father for his wife and child "the real flex." Jey says that Punk owes them an apology, but Roman says he does not need one even though The Usos do.
AJ Lee retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Bayley by submission with the Black Widow after rolling away from a top rope elbow drop by Bayley.
Backstage, JD McDonagh argues with General Manager Adam Pearce. As Pearce states that "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is not medically cleared, Penta walks by on his way to the ring.
After the commercial break, Becky Lynch attacks AJ Lee on the stage and at the entrance ramp. Referees and officials have to pull Becky away from AJ Lee, but Becky grabs the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship and hits AJ Lee in the face with it.
Penta heads to the ring. He insists that he wants to be a fighting champion, then says he will defend his championship against anyone. Penta tells whoever comes to the ring to face him to be ready, and his open challenge is answered by Dragon Lee.
Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dragon Lee.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is met by Logan Paul and Austin Theory. Theory says that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is a dead man and that they will take care of him, but Heyman warns them that they have no power and are out of position, and that they must get back into title contention. He says that if Logan and Theory can beat The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) for the World Tag Team Championships, they can get back into singles title contention. Theory and Logan are more than game and willing to face The Usos.
Nattie beats Maxxine Dupri by submission with the Sharpshooter.
We see fan reactions of Randy Orton's attack on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from last week's SmackDown, which is now the most viewed moment in social media for WWE in 2026 with 112 million views.
Michael Cole interviews Randy Orton. Orton is on the phone with someone at the start of the interview, which Orton changes his mind on after having a conversation with someone that made him understand who he is, which caused him to attack "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Orton says he is a killer, and says that wrestling has more than one royal family.
Backstage, Dragon Lee is met by Je'Von Evans, but they are soon met by Kofi Kingston. Dragon Lee leaves, and Kofi advises Je'Von that it is all about who one associates with, and mocks Dragon Lee in the process, saying that he is "dragon Je'Von down." Je'Von declines Kofi's offer to join The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Grayson Waller). Grayson Waller shows up after Je'Von leaves, then Danhausen shows up, thinking that Kofi Kingston is replacing Xavier Woods. Kofi is not in the mood for Danhausen's ideas, as is Grayson, and puts Grayson in front of him when Danhausen tries to curse Kofi. Danhausen disappears afterwards.
Stephanie Vaquer beats Raquel Rodriguez after taking out Liv Morgan on the outside following Iyo Sky confronting Liv Morgan only to be pounced into the announce table by Raquel. Afterwards, Raquel goes for a Tejana Bomb back in the ring, but Vaquer slips out and pins Raquel to win.
Backstage, Bayley is unhappy with herself for losing tonight, and Lyra says that the both of them are going to WrestleMania and that they are going to get there together. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) confront Bayley and Lyra for costing them championship gold, and says that the two of them are not ready for her. Kairi tells Bayley and Lyra "Stay away from us" before Asuka yells at her. Lyra and Bayley soon realize they have their path to WrestleMania.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) run into LA Knight. LA Knight says that The Vision have all their names in their mouths, then says that Roman Reigns is getting a little too cozy. Jimmy tells Knight it is family business and to mind his business, but Knight says that if The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso) comes back, they will not be on the same page. Knight fistbumps Jimmy, but Jey refuses to reciprocate.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Roman calls out CM Punk so they can handle some business, and CM Punk shows up and makes his way to the ring. Punk takes exception to being called "Phil," saying calling Roman "Joe" would be an insult to Samoa Joe, but Roman says that if Punk called Samoa Joe, he would remind him who the real tribal chief is. On the subject of Roman sending his family after him, Punk says all they will do is high five him.On the subject of Roman sending his family after him, Punk says all they will do is high five him. Punk then admits that while The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) took care of family business and had the right message, and that he deserved what he got last week, they had the wrong messenger. Roman is "trite and redundant" and repeats the same thing over and over. He tells Punk not to waste his time until he can come up with a promo that can surprise him, but Punk stops Roman from leaving, saying that this is his show. He says that he is in Roman's head and under Roman's skin, and that he will never point at the WrestleMania sign again. Punk tells Roman that he will hit him with the GTS and split his ego in two at WrestleMania. Roman tells Punk is delusional, saying he cannot faze him even though he is good with the mental game, and that Punk "can't do the walkin'." He says that Punk is nothing to him and is not faster or stronger than him, and says that Punk is not only a tryhard who embarrasses everyone else, he is old. Punk sucker punches Roman, and officials have to get between Punk and Roman. Roman is smiling and laughing as the show fades to black.
In loving memory of Davey Coates, 1962 - 2026. (Davey Coates was a former long-time veteran member of WWE's production team and was instrumental in keeping NXT UK running during the COVID-19 pandemic in more recent years.)
As Michael Cole and Corey Graves talk about the tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Gunther comes out of the concourse and the crowd to interrupt the start of tonight's show, and tells them to leave the ring, go back to the announce table and mention how great he is. He says that the fans are losers and that losers like losers Bill Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles, all of whom he brags about retiring, and says this should be a celebration of the greatest in-ring wrestler today: himself. Gunther talks over General Manager Adam Pearce as he shows up and says he know this would happen, then shows up with and demands Gunther leave. Gunther says he will leave disgraced about what is happening tonight, then leaves the ring. Gunther then turns around to bring more attention to himself as he is about to head to the back, and he is attacked from behind by Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee is soon held back, and Gunther is forced out of the building. Dragon Lee catches back up to Gunther and attacks him some more, and all of the security guards have to pull Dragon Lee off of Gunther. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes then shows up, pats Pearce on the shoulder, then heads to the ring. Cody is not able to say much when The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) shows up. Theory takes exception to the mistreatment being afforded The Vision and states that he is ashamed to be from Atlanta, Georgia. Logan then states that Cody is not ashamed to be from Atlanta because, like the fans, he has zero common sense. Logan states that when Bronson Reed qualifies for and wins the Elimination Chamber match, The Vision will take over SmackDown as well, and Cody will be the first one out the door. Logan then announces that Bronson's qualifier starts right now, then Cody says somebody would disagree about Bronson winning at the Elimination Chamber. The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) then show up from out of the crowd for the next match.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats El Grande Americano I and "Big" Bronson Reed in a men's Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, Bronson Reed suffers a distal biceps tear. Later on in the show, it is announced that he will be out indefinitely.
We look back on "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles' WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble.
CM Punk shows up to the arena with Tyler Reddick, who does donuts in his race car before the two of them leave the vehicle.
Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio head to the ring. Dominik announces that Liv Morgan is about to make her decision regarding her WrestleMania opponent, and asks both Stephanie Vaquer and Jade Cargill to come to the ring so Liv can make her decision face to face. Vaquer arrives to the ring first, followed by Cargill, and Liv says both of them have been patiently waiting for her decision and that she has decided. She admits that Vaquer's words from last week caught her by surprise and that she has thought about them, and says that Vaquer is right and that she has not realized how selfish and privileged she was with ten years of the best of everything. She admits she still thought she was struggling and that she did not know Vaquer's story, and that Vaquer is the champion she is because she is because of her story. Liv then says she must focus on her own story. Liv then looks at Cargill, then turns around and hits Vaquer with a cheap shot followed by a ground and pound. Liv then hits a lungblower in the corner followed by the Ob-Liv-Ion on Vaquer. She then raises up the Women's World Championship.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Je'Von Evans. Je'Von looks in the distance and notices Offset in the distance. Offset says he is looking forward to the men's Elimination Chamber match, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Grayson Waller show up. Xavier Woods - whose arm is in a sling - is not happy that he does not have a tribute show tonight and is giving Je'Von his flowers, and Kofi says he has been trying to invite Offset for years. Offset tells The New Day they suck, and Je'Von takes this as The New Day wanting a fight. Kofi tells Je'Von to lace up his boots, because he can never lace up his.
The Good Brothers (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) are seen backstage with "Michin" Mia Yim, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.
Nattie beats Maxxine Dupri by referee stoppage after Maxxine is knocked out upon being sent into the ring post on the outside. Nattie has to be forced to the back after the match.
Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez tells Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio that tonight will be a cakewalk. JD McDonagh apologizes for Finn Balor for being a hothead, and says he just wants Finn to be a world champion. Finn says brothers fight but always make up, and that he will be a world champion. Dominik blames Finn and McDonagh for losing last week, but Finn says he has been preparing for the biggest match of his career and that he held his own instead of blaming others when no one had his back, and tells Dominik he should do the same.
NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick, rapper 2 Chainz and rapper Lil Yachty are all seen in the front row.
General Manager Adam Pearce asks a backstage worker to transport the giant crate to Chicago, Illinois. Rusev meets with Adam Pearce, but he is soon interrupted by Oba Femi. Rusev wants to fight him, but Pearce tells them to save it for another time and place for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' sake.
Brock Lesnar and "The Oracle" Paul Heyman head to the ring. Heyman says he is a wiseman and an oracle, but he is also the advocate for Lesnar. He also reminds everyone that Lesnar broke The Undertaker's undefeated streak, and now the only dead man walking is the one that comes down the aisle to face Lesnar. Heyman then says everyone wants to know who will face Lesnar at WrestleMania, and says he has neither a prediction or a spoiler, for when he and Lesnar walk through the locker room, no one was identified as man enough to take an ass kicking of biblical proportions. Heyman then shows us the appearance that Lesnar will make on the road to WrestleMania, and at any time, if any man is willing to go down in history by taking the absolute worst beating at WrestleMania, all they have to do is walk down the aisle and get in Lesnar's face. Heyman then says that he does not think that is going to happen and that nobody will take that challenge, as while everyone can have all the title matches they want, facing Lesnar and getting their ass kicked is the real main event. Heyman then says that nobody has the balls to face Lesnar at WrestleMania.
Je'Von Evans is accompanied by Offset for the next match.
Je'Von Evans beats Kofi Kingston after Offset tosses Grayson Waller over the announce table and distracts Kofi long enough for Je'Von to hit the OG Cutter for the win.
We see tributes to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles from WWE Superstars.
Frankie Kazarian and Abyss are backstage for tonight's tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that CM Punk is not the only one with people mad at him and that he has to prove to so many people that he can become a world champion. He says one can learn from a win and even more from a defeat, and when he lost to Punk in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he had to change his mindset in order to become a world champion.
Dwight Howard, Jermaine Dupri, Funny Marco and Bow Wow are seen in the front row.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says he is here to celebrate "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and that the fans can go ahead and chant Styles' name, and while he is keeping things quick so that Styles can speak to the fans, he has something to get off his chest. He talks about how risky it is to be a fighting champion and how he is doing the best he can to give the fans the fighting champion that they deserve, and that he does not deal in "what ifs." He asks "What if Roman Reigns was here tonight?" before stating that "what ifs" are not rooted in reality and that Roman is not here tonight. He ponders what would happen if Finn Balor beat him, then says Roman will be here next week. He ponders what would happen if he punched Roman in his face next week, then says he deals in facts, not in "what ifs," and that he will let Finn Balor and Roman Reigns ask "What if?" before stating that he is the champion, the main event of WrestleMania and the best in the world.
Petey Williams, Jeremy Borash and Omos are backstage for tonight's tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
Raquel Rodriguez beats Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky in a women's Elimination Chamber qualifier after rolling out of an In-Sane Elbow and hitting the Tejana Bomb for the win.
We see a video package and tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles chronicling Styles' career.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles states that he is very grateful for this night before talking about where he has wrestled and who he has faced throughout his career, going from TNA to Japan, and says that he has yet to be a full-time father and has missed important times in his family's lives. He considers "his biggest flex" having the best wife in the world and thanks his wife and kids for being here tonight, and admits that while things did not go as expected against Gunther at Royal Rumble, not many people get to go out where they started. On the subject of not leaving his gloves in the ring, he says that he is a man of his word and that his word is all he has before leaving his jacket in the middle of the ring and stating that he wanted to leave his gloves at home. Styles leaves his gloves on top of his jacket, then says he would have been nothing for the fans. He thanks the fans for the love, and states that he loves them right back. The locker room empties to thank Styles from the stage, then The Undertaker's gong sounds and the lights go out. The lights come back on when the headlights of The Undertaker's motorcycle light up, and The Undertaker heads to the ring. The Undertaker looks at Styles' jacket and gloves, then asks "You're just gonna leave your stuff here and leave?" He then says they have unfinished business and asks Styles if he has heard the phrase "If you see me coming, you're already gone." The Undertaker says he has changed that saying a little bit, and says that if Styles sees him coming, that means he is going, and says it is his esteemed honor to announced that Styles is the newest inductee into the 2026 Class of the WWE Hall of Fame. Styles celebrates the news with his family in the ring to end the show.
"The Oracle" Paul Heyman shows up with The Vision ("Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) and interrupts The Usos' (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) entrance at the start of tonight's show. Paul Heyman shows up with The Vision and interrupts The Usos' entrance at the start of tonight's show. Logan Paul has to take the mic, and says that he has a vision to host Raw in the most beautiful city in the United States, which is not Memphis, Tennessee. He then says that The Vision is here, regardless. Heyman has the footage from last week of the attack from the man in the black hoodie replayed, and Austin Theory says that last week's main event was his match to win. General Manager Adam Pearce and says playtime is over, and Theory gets incensed by Pearce's interruption and says Pearce screwed him. Pearce has none of it and tells The Vision to come back to his office and converse like gentlemen. Heyman says he wants Bronson Reed in the Elimination Chamber in exchange for Pearce getting his show back. Pearce says Bronson will have to earn his way in, and that he will be in a qualifier next week. As Pearce demands The Vision leave the ring, LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says the chickens have come home to roost and that Theory screwed himself, then says Bronson Reed is the next and hopes he can kick his ass. Logan Paul reminds Knight of the car Bronson Reed put him through, and then proposes that he not only kicks The Vision's asses, but he also teams up with The Usos to do it, even though they do not have the best history. General Manager Adam Pearce makes the match official.
The Vision ("Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) beat LA Knight and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Logan Paul runs his mouth on a commentary headset only to receive The Stomp from the man in the black hoodie, who soon flees through the crowd.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce (who is accompanied by a worker played by "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox) notices a crate that says "Do not open until 02/28/26." Adam Pearce tells Eli (who actually says that his name is Eli in this segment) to send the crate to SmackDown. Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up, and El Grande Americano II is not happy that El Grande Americano I has qualified for the Elimination Chamber, and since he cannot qualify himself, he wants a match for the Intercontinental Championship. Pearce gives El Grande Americano II the opportunity to earn a shot tonight.
We hear from Bayley, Asuka and Nattie before their Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Asuka beats Bayley and Nattie by submission with an Asuka Lock to Bayley in a women's Elimination Chamber qualifier. After the match, Maxxine Dupri attacks Nattie on the stage, and referees have to break it up.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce asks Oba Femi to look through a Raw contract, then tells him that "Raw needs a flagship." Oba says he needs time to decide, but Pearce tells him to take all the time he needs. On his way out, Oba Femi runs into Rusev, and both men have a staredown before Oba Femi leaves.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that General Manager Adam Pearce thinks he is jeopardizing the main event of WrestleMania, but Punk feels he is making things better and says that the fans deserve a fighting champion. He also states that Finn Balor deserves another shot at the World Heavyweight Championship because he deserves it as much as he deserves the ass beating he is about to give him for ruining the last time he got to share the ring with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Punk admits that while the office is pissed off at him, he does and says things that piss people off, saying he would not be who and what he is if he did not do that. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and heads to the ring. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is not far behind, and neither is a returning JD McDonagh. Punk is about to use the microphone as a weapon as the three of them circle the ring. Finn Balor says they are not out here to fight, and that he wants to make one thing crystal clear. He says that to be the best in the world, you must train with the best catch wrestlers in Europe, learn from the best luchadors in Mexico, survive the toughest dojos in Japan, and show up your first night on Raw and beat Roman Reigns. Finn Balor says he is the best in the world, and when he wins the World Heavyweight Championship, he will not be jeopardizing the main event of WrestleMania; instead, he will be making it better. Punk wants to know why McDonagh and Dominik are here, then says he knew who Finn Balor was and that Finn Balor did all he just bragged about by himself, and says that Finn Balor used to mean something. He says that The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) has been an anchor around his neck for some time and has only dragged him down to their level, as Dominik wears two titles he never defends and McDonagh needs help getting in the ring because his head is so big. This leads to a "bobblehead" chant, and admits that he is a smart man who does dumb things. Punk turns his back and dares the three of them to jump him from behind, saying that if Finn attacks, he will jeopardize his shot at being champion. He also says that while he does not need to prove he is the best in the world, maybe Finn Balor does. CM Punk leaves the ring and tosses his microphone towards Finn Balor, who has to hold JD McDonagh back.
Backstage, Byron Saxon interviews Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea says the road to WrestleMania is always a battle and last Friday was no exception. She says that Nia Jax and Lash Legend got carried away and failed to take their titles, and now they have to take them out. As Iyo Sky speaks, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up, and Kairi Sane says that Asuka is in the Elimination Chamber and that they will make sure Rhea and Iyo never win and that Asuka is champion. Asuka tells Rhea that she is not ready for the Elimination Chamber.
El Grande Americano II's opponent is revealed to be Penta.
Penta beats El Grande Americano II in a WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 contender's match. During the match, Rayo Americano distracts the referee so that Bravo Americano can hand El Grande Americano II the steel plate for his mask, but Bravo gets dragged underneath the ring. Rayo goes to save Bravo, but ends up pulling El Grande Americano I out of the ring. After the match, El Grande Americano I beats El Grande Americano II up and hits him with the Chaos Theory, then goes for an unmasking as El Grande Americano II tries to roll out of the ring. Rayo and Bravo save El Grande Americano II.
Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez walks off with Liv Morgan, then JD McDonagh tells Finn Balor that he is walking into CM Punk's hands. Finn says he has to prove to himself that he can do this, and McDonagh says he is trying to help him. Finn tells McDonagh that if he wants to help, then he needs to let him beat Punk alone. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is caught in the middle.
AJ Lee heads to the ring. She talks about how she walked in last week for moral support and walked out #1 contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. AJ says she had fun getting under Becky Lynch's skin, but was reminded this was serious business after being sent into a ring post. She says she has not had a singles match, let alone a shot at a title, in more than a decade, and that things have changed since the last time she was a champion, there was just one title. AJ says she loved the Divas Championship because she made that championship. She admits that she is not modest and that she knows who she is, and that the women's division that happened after she left was her gift to them. AJ says she wants to face the best of the best, but for now, all roads lead back to Becky. She says that Becky is mad at her for so many reasons, then says it is not her fault because she gave Becky a ten-year head start and Becky has failed to catch up. AJ then says that without Becky, she would not have had a reason to come back and prove that she can still be a champion, and states that if she walks out of Elimination Chamber victorious, then she is walking into WrestleMania as champion. She then calls out Becky Lynch if Becky is in the mood for a fight. Becky Lynch shows up and says this is just an opportunity for AJ to gather family and friends together for a retirement match she never had and never deserved. She says that AJ Lee's real gift was leaving, and that she has been making history while AJ Lee has been making comic books. Becky tells AJ Lee that if she can make it through Elimination Chamber, she can dictate on her computer about her match with her and maybe her comic book can actually sell. AJ Lee dares Becky Lynch to get into the ring so they can throw hands right now, but Becky says she is not stupid and knows that AJ Lee will sucker punch her, but AJ Lee lets Becky take the first shot. Becky gets in the ring and AJ Lee dares Becky to swing at her with her hands behind her back, but Becky says she knows the game that AJ Lee is playing. Becky refuses and leaves the ring, sayings he does not fight in Memphis, Tennessee.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is talking with a security guard (played by Gio Savage) when he sees The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) at his office doors. Paul Heyman has to hold Austin Theory back, then tells Theory and Logan Paul to head to the jet before demanding something be done about the masked man in the black hoodie. Pearce says the masked man is as much of a problem for him as it is for Heyman, then Bronson Reed says he solves problems and that he will take care of the masked man and win in the Elimination Chamber.
Next week: a tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
We hear from Gunther, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Je'Von Evans before their Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Je'Von Evans beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Gunther in a men's Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, Gunther confronts "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio on the outside for having the ring bell hammer as a potential weapon only to be smacked with the ring bell from the top of the barricade by Dragon Lee. Dominik hits the 619 on Je'Von Evans back in the ring only to miss the top rope frog splash, and Je'Von hits Dominik with the OG Cutter to win the match and qualify.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed head to the ring to start tonight's show. Paul Heyman says he is too humble to accept a statue for everything he has done for the wrestling industry, then proclaims that the ring is full of the greatest right now, and that Seth Rollins deserves more credit than he does for bringing them all together. Before Rollins can utter a syllable, "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up from out of the crowd, and has some kids say "Yeet!" into the microphone because he is tired of hearing everyone in the ring talking and threatening his family. After Jey warns Breakker that he is messing with "a real one," Rollins manipulates Breakker into taking this as Jey disrespecting his family to the point that Breakker almost leaps out of the ring to get to Jey. Breakker has to be held back, and Heyman says that back in the days of ECW, this would be settled in a certain type of match, but Jey says that the only rules he needs are Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Iyo Sky is met by The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Asuka apologizes for last week, and Iyo accepts her apology. Kairi tells Iyo to let her know if she needs their help tonight. Iyo Sky says he is glad they have his back, but he must win on her own tonight just like Asuka did before her.
Iyo Sky beats Raquel Rodriguez after countering the Tejana Bomb with a hurricanrana into the corner. After the match, Roxanne Perez and Raquel attack Iyo Sky when Rhea Ripley shows up and fights them both. Rhea and Iyo quickly clean house.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews LA Knight. Knight is soon confronted by CM Punk, who says that the two of them need to stick together regarding Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' numbers game, but Knight is not willing to cooperate on his path to become World Heavyweight Champion.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley apologizes to Iyo Sky as The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up to see if Iyo is all right. Asuka takes offense to Rhea helping Iyo, and Iyo finally has enough of the arguing, goes off on them, and walks off. Asuka tells Rhea to stay out of their business, and Kairi is upset again.
Penta beats Xavier Woods with the Mexican Destroyer.
In footage from after TripleMania XXXIII, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio tells El Hijo del Vikingo that he will see him at Worlds Collide before Rey Mysterio shows up and embarrasses Dominik.
Members of the Philadelphia Eagles are seen in the front row.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat Dragon Lee and Mr. Iguana following the interference from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, The Judgment Day attack Dragon Lee and Mr. Iguana, but when Dominik tries to slam Dragon Lee into the announce table, he is stopped by El Hijo del Vikingo, who also makes quick work of Finn and McDonagh. All of a sudden, Dominik smacks Vikingo in the back with the AAA Mega Championship, then hits him with the top rope frog splash with help from McDonagh.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says Natalya attacked her, not the other way around, and that she gave Maxxine Dupri a chance at her title. She says that afterwards, she was forced to defend herself against Natalya, who she says does not belong in the same ring as her.
We hear from Bayley, who is haunted by her past actions as "The Role Model."
Becky Lynch retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Natalya by submission with the Dis-Arm-Her. During the match, Becky injures Natalya by throwing her shoulder-first into the ring post, and the Dis-Arm-Her at the end of the match attacks the bad arm. After the match, Maxxine Dupri has to push Becky off Natalya to check on Natalya, and Becky goes on the attack and goes for the Dis-Arm-Her on Maxxine. Nikki Bella shows up and brawls with Becky, and hits the Rack Attack 2.0.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says Rusev may have a god complex, but he has the complex of a light switch. Suddenly, Rusev shows up wanting to fight, and officials and security have to step in. An irate General Manager Adam Pearce puts both Sheamus and Rusev in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match at Clash in Paris for one final match.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso meets with CM Punk. Punk says they have to work together, as Jey is outnumbered, but Jey says he wants to do this alone and does not want to owe anyone any favors. Punk tells Jey that he has his back.
General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring, where he introduces Naomi. Naomi heads to the ring, and Adam Pearce gives her the floor. Naomi reveals through her appearance on "What's Your Story?" with Stephanie McMahon that she is pregnant. Adam Pearce says that everyone is happy for her, then Naomi says this is not her first time relinquishing a title, and while she handed it over the first time, this time she is not "handing [him] shit," then tells him to get out of the ring. Pearce makes the wise decision to leave the ring. She then says that the women's division should be thanking Jimmy Uso, as she was about to walk the women's division like a dog and put everyone in the ground. The crowd chants "You deserve it!" before Naomi declares that The Bloodline continues, which leads to an "OTC" chant. Naomi then lays her custom Women's World Championship in the middle of the ring as the crowd chants "Baby Uso" and gives the women's division nine months and change to do what they want with it before she comes back to pick up where she left off. She then advises whoever has the title when she comes back to proceed with caution.
Next week's show will take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom with a special start time of 3 PM Eastern/12 PM Pacific.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) is about to leave the arena when they notice "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is not with them. They soon see Dominik talking with El Grande Americano, and tells Finn he is making sure The Judgment Day stays on top.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Bron Breakker in an Extreme Rules Match. During the match, "Big" Bronson Reed pulls the referee out of the ring after Jey Uso hits an Uso Splash, and as he beats up Jey Uso, LA Knight shows up and fights both Bronson and Breakker until Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and shoves Knight into the barricade. CM Punk shows up, and he and LA Knight team up to take out Seth "Freakin'" Rollins until Rollins knocks Punk into Knight - who is on the ring apron taking care of Bronson Reed on the outside - off the apron and through a table. As Breakker and Jey Uso go at it, Breakker is about to hit a Spear on the outside when Roman Reigns suddenly returns. Breakker looks around for Roman only to fail to find him, and when he goes for the Spear anyway, Roman hits Breakker with a Spear out of nowhere followed by a Superman Punch on Bronson. Jey Uso then splashes Bron Breakker through a table for the pin and the win.
Maxxine Dupri and Natalya beat Lainey Reid and Karmen Petrovic by submission with stereo Sharpshooters.
Johnny Gargano beats Nathan Frazer after Tommaso Ciampa is able to distract the referee so that Candice LeRae can shove Nathan Frazer off the top rope.
Roxanne Perez beats Natalya after grabbing the ring skirt as Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter, allowing Roxanne to go for Natalya's eyes as the referee puts the ring skirt back and win with a schoolkid pin.
New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne)
A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory)
Logan Paul heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Logan says it is a fact that he will beat "Main Event" Jey Uso on Saturday and that he will return next week as the new World Heavyweight Champion. He then asks the fans if they hate facts after being booed, then says he has a lot more for them. He admits Jey Uso made Gunther tap out, then says he became a singles champion twelve years faster than Jey, that Jey cannot handle being a singles champ, that Jey's eyes are not on him, and that he has knocked Jey out three times. Logan then says he will do it again on Saturday and become the new World Heavyweight Champion, then Gunther suddenly shows up. The fans chant "You tapped out!" after Gunther's theme faes out, and Logan even leads it at one point, then Gunther says Logan is confident he can beat Jey and assumes that Logan believes he is better than him. He admires Logan's confidence and says this is what drives the both of them in life, then states that the fans should show him more respect than they do, as Logan Paul is "a self-made, social media megastar." He says that Logan made an empire with his own hands and that there may be things he could teach him in terms of social media, marketing and entrepreneurship, and states Logan as World Heavyweight Champion is best for business. Logan says that "Gunther knows business," but Gunther says that what is business for Logan is personal to him, and that beating Jey Uso for the title is very personal. He calls Logan trying to take this from him disrespectful, especially with a non-wrestler trying to do it He says that Pat McAfee showed some heart, but he sees no heart in Logan, and when they square off, his accomplishments will mean nothing and he will eat Logan alive. Gunther walks away from Logan, and when Logan calls Gunther a coward, Jey Uso shows up. Logan turns around and runs right into a Superkick. He tells Logan he will see him on Saturday, then he will see Gunther again.
In footage from earlier tonight, Roxanne Perez signs a contract making her the newest member of the Raw roster.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso runs into Paul Heyman. Heyman says Logan Paul wants to talk about facts, then tells him that he will face Bron Breakker, and while his title is not on the line, Breakker is looking to slow down Jey's momentum. He says that regardless of who is World Heavyweight Champion, they are only "short-term," and that the only long-term champion is Seth "Freakin'" Rollins.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat Penta and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles following the involvement of Carlito behind the referee's back as well as El Grande Americano headbutting Penta from the front row with a loaded mask.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Iyo Sky. Iyo Sky says she is ready for whoever faces her after Money in the Bank, then Becky Lynch shows up and says Iyo has never beaten her. Iyo says she will be ready, but Becky says she has put down one champion and is ready to put down another. Becky Lynch then heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Logan Paul is met by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who tells him that "Main Event" Jey Uso will get hurt tonight for sticking his nose in his business, and that the odds will be in Logan's favor on Saturday. He says that if Logan Paul can get past Jey and Gunther, he will be waiting on the other side.
Roxanne Perez beats Natalya and Becky Lynch in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after Lyra Valkyria fights Becky on the outside and Roxanne hits Natalya with Pop Rox after Natalya goes for a Sharpshooter on Becky only for Lyra to pull Becky out of the ring.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso is met by Sami Zayn, who tells Jey that he will handle Seth "Freakin'" Rollins on Saturday and that he has his back tonight.
Backstage, Akira Tozawa tells General Manager Adam Pearce that he wants a match with Rusev, and gets it next week now that he is medically cleared. Chad Gable and Ivy Nile show up, and Gable says Rusev will end Tozawa's career like he did Otis'. Maxxine and Tozawa leave, then Gable wants a piece of the action at Money in the Bank. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up, and Gable says his team will be winning the World Tag titles. Kofi states that nobody wants The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to win, then Pearce kicks everyone out of the room.
Sheamus beats Grayson Waller.
We see Michael Cole's interview with Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton, who will be in WWE 2K25, talks about being in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this year, and predicts that "Main Event" Jey Uso will retain the World Heavyweight Championship against Logan Paul on Saturday.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Gunther. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins soon shows up and tells him that his reign as World Heavyweight Championship was great, but Gunther tells Rollins that he, not Rollins, is the future around here. Rollins says he is here out of professional courtesy for Gunther, then tells Gunther that if he becomes World Heavyweight Champion again, he will be treated no differently from one else. Gunther says he eagerly awaits Rollins' challenge.
Rhea Ripley beats Kairi Sane and Zoey Stark in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. During the match, Zoey Stark injures her knee going for a missile drop on Kairi Sane, and she has to be helped to the back and out of the match.
We hear from Rusev, who tells Akira Tozawa that while he admires his courage, he is delusional for challenging him. He says he was doing what was best for him, but he now has his attention. He says Tozawa's ego will get him cheered, but his arrogance will get him destroyed, and after he beats him, he will forgive his stupidity and forget his existence.
Backstage, Finn Balor brings Roxanne Perez into The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Raquel Rodriguez) clubhouse, and credits Dominik with the idea of adding to their numbers. Finn says Liv Morgan will appreciate this, saying that all the men have each others' back, but Liv and Raquel have no one. Roxanne then gifts Dominik and Carlito with chicken nuggets and an apple, but Raquel is unimpressed, and tells Roxanne to leave before stating that Liv will hear about this.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Bron Breakker by disqualification after Paul Heyman distracts Jey Uso only for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins to attack Jey from behind. After the match, Rollins and Breakker gang up on Jey, then Sami Zayn shows up. This leads to a stand-off until CM Punk shows up; this starts a brawl that goes into the crowd. As this goes on, Logan Paul suddenly shows up and knocks Jey Uso out before smiling into the camera.
Candice LeRae vs. Natalya ends in a time limit draw after LeRae survives being in the Sharpshooter for almost a minute. Candice LeRae retains the WWE Women's Speed Championship on her second defense, bringing the second women's tournament to a close.
Natalya beats "Michin" Mia Yim with a schoolkid pin to advance to the finals of the second women's tournament to determine a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship.
Next week: Natalya vs. Candice LeRae for the WWE Women's Speed Championship!
