Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 6, 2026

Sami Zayn heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Sami mentions Roman Reigns' comments from last week, then retained his championship on both Raw and SmackDown and survived. He says he used to like it when people underestimated him, but those days are done, and as long as he is WWE Champion, no one will overlook him again. Sami says that Reigns is no longer overlooking him and was looking up at him at the end of Raw, then Jimmy Uso shows up and heads to the ring. Jimmy says he considered Sami family, then says he is here alone and that it is taking a lot not to drop Sami where he stands, then mentions The Bloodline's (Roman Reigs, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa) war out with 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Carmelo Hayes, Cruz Montana, Jaida Parker) as well as Sami kicking Reigns right in front of him. Sami says he would be standing beside The Bloodline against 946 in a different world, but in this world, he is the WWE Champion, and he thought Jimmy would understand more than anyone else as Jimmy had his back before everyone else did and was the man to pull the trigger first. Jimmy says he had to do what he had to do when push came to shove, and Sami says he is doing the same thing to get the respect that he deserves. Jimmy asks what happened to Sami, saying he made it personal by putting himself in Reigns' line of fire, and now he has his attention. Jimmy says Reigns was worried more about Sami than 946, and said that Sami would get his ass beat at Crown Jewel. Sami says that Roman taking their match seriously was all he ever wanted, and that he wanted Roman to not hold back. He then tells Jimmy to tell Reigns that if he wants to beat his ass, then he will see him at Crown Jewel. All of a sudden, Jimmy is jumped by 946 as Sami Zayn leaves, and Sami Zayn just watches as 946 dares Sami to do something. Sami walks away before Jimmy fights back. That does not last long, as Jimmy is easily outnumbered and overpowered by 946.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by Rey Fenix, who just shakeshis head and walks away. Sami tells Fenix to say what he has to say to his face next time. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up, and Gargano says that Sami did the right thing and that he will prove people wrong and survive. Candice then says that Gargano will finally get the title match he was promised. Sami says he does not want to lose his title before he gives Gargano his match, then mentions Fenix shaking his head and feels that Penta and Fenix are scheming against him. He says that Gargano deserves a title shot more than anyone, and that he will get it set up. Gargano says he will take care of something else.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Tama Tonga after Kiyoki takes out Talla Tonga on the outside and gets Haku to chase after him.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews CM Punk. Punk says that tonight's match is not as personal to him as it is to Kevin Owens, and that he has no problem fighting Owens no holds barred. He then says he is missing a championship because of Owens, and since then, he has been stuck in the mud and needs to get back to where he was. Instead, he has to deal with "sad ex-girlfriend energy from grown ass men," and tonight, he beats Owens and gets his title back.

Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther says that he was not scared last week; he was weirded out. He says he did everyone a favor by "cleaning out that freak show" Danhausen, then says everything he has said about Finn Balor is true. He says that if Finn Balor had any self-respect left, he would quit tonight; instead, he got friendly with Danhausen, became The Demon, and "played along with all his bullshit." Gunther says he used to look up to and respect Finn Balor, but Finn has embarrassed himself and "this great sport." He says he wants the real Finn Balor to confront him like a man if he wants to redeem himself. Finn Balor shows up and admits he does not know what he taps into to become The Demon, then says it was him who put Gunther through a table while Gunther looked like he saw a demon. He then tells Gunther he is giving him "the real Finn Balor" right now with a demon inside waiting to get out, then says he is done waiting. Gunther attacks Finn Balor, but Finn Balor soon fights back. Gunther soon overpowers him, but Finn Balor escapes the powerbomb, hits the Sling Blade and goes for the Coup de Grace only for Gunther to retreat.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Fatal Influence (Jay Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid). Jacy Jayne says they only speak facts, and the truth hurts. She says Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley were champions for only two minutes, and says Charlotte Flair should be lucky Jade Cargill took her out. Lainey Reid says that Alexa and Tatum were never meant to be champions to begin with. Fallon says they will beat "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab, and while they respect how they do business, the women's tag titles are coming back where they belong.

It is annouced by Rey Mysterio on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story?" podcast that there will be a Team USA vs. Team Mexico traditional five-on-five Survivor Series match at Survivor Series.

Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) vs. "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships ends with Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley taking out Jacy Jayne and Jade Cargill on the outside before attacking both teams in the ring. "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. After the match, Bayley and Charlotte Flair soon show up to counter the numbers game, and they, Tatum and Alexa stand tall in the ring at the end.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says CM Punk is great at making people think he is calm, collected and unaffected, then says that Punk is the problem. He says that he is under Punk's skin more than Punk would like to admit, and says that Punk is not the future and that him getting an NXT Championship match helps no one. He says that he and Punk are "almost the past," and that everything he does now will be send Punk to the past quicker than he would like.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Tatum Paxley, and Bayley. Bayley says she will take disrespect from no one, and Charlotte says that if Fatal Influence (Jay Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid), Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab want to go to war, so be it.

General Manager Nick Aldis invites Chelsea Green to the ring. Chelsea Green shows and heads to the ring. Aldis says that he respects Chelsea, and that he is proud that Chelsea is representing SmackDown at Crown Jewel as WWE Women's Champion. He then mentions Liv Morgan's arrival last week. Chelsea admits that she does not always believe in herself and that she can only take so much. She says she has taken what Liv Morgan has said to heart, as she is not the only person saying it, and it hurts, because she tells herself that, too. She says she has to fight the urge to doubt herself every time she is on SmackDown, and says that while a WWE Women's Champion should not admit that, it is true, and she questions if she deserves this and if she is championship material. Aldis says that she does, and Chelsea says that while she knows that, she wants to know if her name should stand behind those who held the title before her. She says she wants to belong and leave a real legacy, and to do that, she must beat Liv Morgan. She says that if Liv Morgan beats her, she does not belong, but if she beats Liv, then it was not a fluke, and despite what everyone says, she deserves to be here, and she will cement her place in WWE history as a true champion. Liv Morgan shows up and says that participation awards should not be given to those who become champion when they do not deserve it, and says Chelsea is champion only because Rhea Ripley got injured and she got lucky. She says that the fans only like Chelsea because they see themselves - a talentless person who became a winner in the right place at the right time - in Chelsea, who she also calls a charity case. Liv says she will prove the voices in Chelsea's head right when she leaves Crown Jewel as a two-time Women's Crown Jewel Champion and the greatest Women's World Champion of all time.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Trick says he was expecting to be a double champion right now, but this is not the end of his story and that it is a matter of when, not if, he becomes a world champion. He says that if anyone has an issue with him, including Damien Priest, then they know where to find him.

Damian Priest beats Nathan Frazer by referee stoppage after tossing Frazer into the announce table with the Razor's Edge. After the match, Axiom confronts Priest only to be sent into a ring post.

Kevin Owens beats CM Punk in a no holds barred match after taking a GTS from Punk only to punch Punk in the face with a chain wrapped around his fist before falling onto Punk for the pin and the win.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 14, 2026

Results courtesy of Smark Out Moment and Cageside Seats.

Rey Fenix beats Kit Wilson.

Ricky Saints beats Nathan Frazer.

Austin Theory beats Dragon Lee following the distraction by Maxxine Dupri.

We hear from Gunther, who says that he is in WWE to compete at the top and wear championships around his waist. He then says he got distracted by Danhausen pretending to belong to the business that he loves and respects, and that he has worked too long and hard for someone like him to disrespect it. He also says that Finn Balor is one of the greatest, but his time has passed and he has the dignity and respect for himself to hand it up. He says he had to beat dignity and respect into both of them today, calling it a success and states that the next success is to follow when he takes the WWE Championship.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Chelsea Green. Chelsea says she does not blame Roxanne Perez after she ambushed The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) and asked the fans to trust her to pull through for them only to pull the opposite. Chelsea says she will train so hard that the next time she faces The Judgment Day at Crown Jewel, there will not be a doubt in anyone's mind that she is the greatest women's champion of all time.

Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria after Lyra is distracted by Bayley's entrance music. After the match, Sol Ruca celebrates with Bayley to end the show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 26, 2026

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring to start tonight's show. Trick says that he had to miss SmackDown last week because he went to Jamaica and got married, stating that Lil Yachty, Lash Legend and his whole family were there. He then shows off his wedding ring. (This is in fact, real, as he and Lash Legend got married last week.) He then mentions that Ricky Saints is the next person he will defend the United States Championship, then says that he will beat Saints' ass and head to SummerSlam as champion. Saints shows up and says that Trick is not good at making life decisions, then warns Saints that he has smacked him once and he will smack him again now that he has interrupted him.Saints states that Trick's hype train will be coming to an end, but Trick says that Saints should be concerned about what he will do when he kicks his teeth down the back of his throat. Saints also asks if Lil Yachty comes with the United States Championship when he wins it before punching Lil Yachty and running out of the ring. When Trick helps Lil Yachty up, Saints runs back in and attacks Trick.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that Charlotte Flair is feeling the emotional and physical pain after what Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab did to her, and says that she will get revenge even if she has to team up with Tiffany Stratton, who says that she only cares about beating Cargill. Alexa knows Tiffany and Charlotte have history, but she wants to return the favor. Tiffany says they will get through tonight, then says Charlotte and Alexa can do whatever they want as long as they leave her out of it.

B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim beat Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton when Tiffany Stratton goes for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever only for Jade Cargill to show up and trip her off the top rope. After the match, Chelsea Green shows up as Cargill, Michin and B-Fab are about to attack Tiffany, who actually appreciates the favor. Tiffany, Chelsea and Alexa stand tall in the ring.

Backstage, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga meet with Solo Sikoa. Tama says they are tired of getting dragged into Solo's war with The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), then also bring up Solo costing them tag team gold and Solo helping LA Knight. Talla says they have received word from "the elders," and that they are out. Solo says they cannot leave, but Tama says "We just did" before he and Talla leave. Solo says that nobody leaves him before the show cuts to a commercial break.

Backstage, Jade Cargill demands a match with Chelsea Green tonight from General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis says he will make it happen.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Nathan Frazer.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Damian Priest and R-Truth. R-Truth is focused on getting the old Judgment Day back together, and Priest says that they want to face more tag teams. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up, surprised that Truth and Priest are still champions, and challenge them to a title vs. title match. R-Truth does a Razor Ramon/Scott Hall impression before Priest accepts their challenge.

Backstage, LA Knight shows up and Jackie Redmond interviews him. Knight says he is heading down to the ring to get some answers.

We see a video package for "Main Event" Jey Uso vs. Gunther in the King of the Ring Tournament finals.

LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight talks about what happened on Raw and how Jimmy Uso saw himself looking at the lights, then says that Jimmy got what he deserved even though he respected him before addressing the unexpected assist from Solo Sikoa. When Knight calls out Solo, Solo shows up and heads to the ring. Knight says that every time Solo heads to the ring, they always fight because he attacks or distracts him, but Solo says he is not here for a fight. Solo says that everybody in his family has left him, and Knight says that while he gets it, he does not feel sorry for him, and says that this will lead to Solo returning to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu). Knight then wants to know why Solo did what he did, and Solo says he hates The Bloodline and hates being part of the group, and finishing them is the only way he will feel better. He then says that the only thing they have in common is that they do not like The Bloodline. Knight says Solo should hate Roman Reigns, much less The Bloodline, for what he did to him, and says the rest of The Bloodline should hate him, yet they went right back into the fold.At the same time, Knight says the has no reason to trust Solo and that nothing will be different, but Solo says it is different because he has no family and he has nothing to lose. He says it is just him now, and the enemy of his enemy can be friends. He says they can work together and watch each others' backs to take out The Bloodline, but Knight is not buying it, especially when he has heard "It's just me" before. Knight admits that he hates The Bloodline and has been outnumbered by them, and that he probably needs help, but he does not need Solo Sikoa, saying he lives and dies doing things his way. Knight then says "Thanks, but no thanks" and walks off.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sami Zayn, who says he called last week's WWE Championship match down the middle until he was pushed around. He says nobody gets it except a planking Johnny Gargano near an embarrassed Candice LeRae. He then says good things happen to good people and that he will soon wrestle for the WWE Championship. Sami admits the last few months have not been great and that he has not been himself since he failed to win the WWE Championship and lost, but because he stayed true to himself, the universe has given him an opportunity to redeem himself. He looks to Gargano and realizes he could be WWE Champion.

Paige beats Jacy Jayne with a schoolkid pin after taking out Lainey Reid and countering a roll-up with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, Danhausen continues to experiment on The Miz and Kit Wilson, who now have white streaks in their hair. Matt Cardona shows up and says he has the craving to be Zack Ryder again. All of a sudden, Kit Wilson and The Miz. Danhausen leaves, then Los Garza (Angel and Berto) show up wanting to find Danhausen and get their money, and Cardona has no idea and tells them to find him themselves. They leave, and Danhausen chides Zack Ryder for looking at the body under the sheet.

Backstage, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga run into Finn Balor, who is glad to see them and to see Tama make his own decisions. They mention their history, then Tama says it was a long time ago before mentioning Shinsuke Nakamura was part of his past too, and that everyone saw how that went.

Danahusen comes out with The Miz and Kit Wilson, and they all head to the ring. Danhausen welcomes everyone to "Danhausen TV." When asked about being replaced on his own TV show by Danhausen, Miz says "Awesome!" When asked about Los Garza's (Angel and Berto) recent actions by Danhausen, Kit Wilson says they are toxic. Los Garza run into the ring and attack The Miz and Kit Wilson, then confront Danhausen wanting their money. All of a sudden, Matt Cardona shows up. General Manager Nick Aldis then shows up and makes a tag team match between Los Garza and the team of Cardona and Danhausen, which happens right now.

Matt Cardona and Danhausen beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto) after The Miz and Kit Wilson stop Garza from using a chair and Berto goes up top only to be hit by corner pyro.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Gunther. Gunther says he is the one who needs to be redemption after being screwed out of WWE Champion twice, then says that Saturday will go down very differently.

Zuffa boxer Aaron McKenna is seen in the crowd.

We see a video package for Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring Tournament finals.

Jade Cargill beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Cargill attacks Chelsea, and Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss run to the ring. Cargill retreats, and B-Fab and Michin run into the ring. The brawl ends with Cargill hitting Jaded on Tiffany Stratton.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Solo Sikoa. Royce Keys shows up and tells Solo that "Main Event" Jey Uso is coming for him, then wishes him good luck.

We see a video package for Bron Breakker vs. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in a steel cage match at Night of Champions.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Yachty tells Ricky Saints now has their full attention and has earned himself a tricky situation for his sucker punch. Trick Williams says Ricky Saints did everything to get in the ring with him, and now he is, and that Night of Champions will be "Night of Trick Williams."

Giulia beats Kiana James. After the match, Giulia is suddenly attacked from behind by Blake Monroe.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Before Cody can speak, Sami Zayn shows up and thanks his "ride or die" fans who have supported him since day one, then says that he regrets how he handled last week's WWE Championship match. When asked if this was a mistake by Cody, Sami says this was a mistake and that this is not what he wanted, but Cody has none of this and says that this is exactly what Sami wanted. Cody says that for a guy who claims not to get a break, thinks are looking up for him, and that he finds him exhausting to deal with, then finds him just as annoying as Kevin Owens. Sami tells Cody to keep Owens' name out of his mouth, then says that if were not for him, Gunther would be WWE Champion, and that Cody should be thanking him for that. He also says he will be the reason that Cody is no longer WWE Champion on Saturday. Gunther shows up and says he does not care about what is going on between Cody and Sami and that he only cares about the WWE Championship, and that Sami is right about last night and Cody knows it. He also says that Sami is wrong about leaving Night of Champions as WWE Champion, because he will. He says that as a referee, he caused a lot of damage to him, but as a wrestler, he is "a non-factor," as he has never been WWE Champion and never will be. Gunther then tells Cody to enjoy his last night as "golden boy," for he will be walking out of Night of Champions and into SummerSlam as champion and as King of the Ring, not him. "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and heads to the ring, but Gunther stops the entrance theme reprises. Jey Uso says he will become King of the Ring and pull up on Cody at SummerSlam, and warns Sami that if he gets involved, he will get him, too. He then tells Gunther like he will make him tap out "like a little bitch" like he did at WrestleMania. This starts a brawl. Cody and Jey make quick work of Sami and Gunther, then have a staredown. Suddenly, Oba Femi makes his presence known, and he heads to the ring. Oba stands on the ring apron as Jey superkicks Cody out of the ring, then Gunther gets back in the ring and clotheslines Jey before confronting Oba. Sami then attacks Gunther from behind, then Cody gets back in and hits Sami with Cross Rhodes. Oba then stands before Cody as Cody picks the WWE Championship back up, and both men have a staredown as the show ends.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 26, 2026

Kelani Jordan beats Wren Sinclair by submission with an STF after dragging Sinclair to the middle of the ring and wrenching back during the hold.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley talks with Lizzy Rain, saying that Zaria is obsessed. Shiloh Hill shows up with his Mr. NXT petition and says the amount of signatures is huge. Tristan Angels shows up and notes some of the famous names on the petition, then hopes Charlie Dempsey stretches some sense into Shiloh before leaving. Lizzy Rain leaves to focus on Zaria, and Shiloh tags along.

DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) heads to the ring. Osiris Griffin says that Saquon Shugars was always the odd man out due to not having the football background the rest of DarkState had. Dion Lennox says that Saquon was an indy wrestler who knew his way around the ring, but Osiris says Saquon made things harder than necessary. Dion Lennox says that Saquon was an indy wrestler who knew his way around the ring, but Osiris says Saquon made things harder than necessary. Cutler says that success by the individual is success for the group, and that Saquon forgot that and became a liability. He says that Saquon went into every situation blind and was never prepared for the consequences, and for that, he failed DarkState, and last week was the last straw. Lennox says that could have been him, and says Saquon tried to turn DarkState against him due to his own jealously and belief that he was better. Lennox says John Cena picked him for the Iron Survivor Challenge and that he earned it. He says that the DarkState vehicle is for everyone and that he built it brick by brick, and says there is no DarkState without him and that he will not let Saquon tear it down. Osiris says that they are going back to what they do best when the lights go out, then Lennox warns everyone they have spared in the last few months and says that if it was not safe before, then no one has seen anything yet. (Instances of Saquon Shugars are crossed out in both LED board imagery as well as in post-promo footage.)

Backstage, Lola Vice meets with Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair at medical when Kali Armstrong shows up and mocks Kendal and Wren. Lola says that Kali has just gotten here and already has a big head, but Kali says that her eyes are on Lola's title and that she will be watching her tonight.

"Super" Sean Legacy vs. Dorian Van Dux in a WWE Speed Championship Tournament Match ends in a three-minute time limit draw. As a result, neither man advances in the tournament, and Nathan Frazer vs. Romeo Moreno ends up being the tournament finals automatically.

Backstage, Layla Diggs is met by Nattie, who thanks her for standing up to Jaida Parker before stating that she will be in her corner when she beats Jaida tonight.

Jaida Parker beats Layla Diggs.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Lexis King. Lexis King says the best athletes around the world are trying to catch up to him, then says Charlie Dempsey will make an example out of Shiloh Hill tonight before he proves he is the fastest man alive. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up, and Nathan Frazer says comparing Lexis's claim is like comparing a cheetah to a cow.

Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. D'Angelo says the recent slew of fresh new faces in NXT makes things more interesting, but he notes that they want a shot at the champion. He then says it is his turn when he faces Kam Hendrix next week. D'Angelo says that he is not here to talk about Hendrix's potential or readiness, then proclaims that Hendrix will not be NXT Champion next week. He then addresses Naraku, stating that it is about time they meet face-to-face. Naraku shows up and heads to the ring, and D'Angelo tells Naraku to get straight to the point. Naraku says he wants to keep D'Angelo and his title safe, but D'Angelo does not buy it, and says he will take care of Hendrix before he takes care of him. Naraku says he will keep D'Angelo and his title safe because it is destiny that they go to war, then Kam Hendrix shows up and tells D'Angelo that he has seven days left before it is "Lights, Kam, Action" for the NXT Championship. Hendrix says that D'Angelo is running into a buzzsaw that he cannot stop, as he has beaten two former champions last week and he is about to beat a pillar of NXT next week. D'Angelo says Hendrix may be a premier athelte, but sees his title as a status symbol. D'Angelo tells Hendrix he sacrificed everything and spent five years in NXT to earn the NXT Championship, and yet he is facing someone who does not even deserve a shot at it. D'Angelo then tells Hendrix that beating him for the title is not going to happen, and when he turns his back to leave, Hendrix goes for a cheap shot only to be caught and tossed out of the ring by Naraku.

Backstage, Tavion Heights argues with Myles Borne over last week, and Myles tells Tavion that he needs to slow down or else they will both crash and burn. All of a sudden, they are both attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin).

Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) brag about their victory last week when they run into Tate Wilder, who says that he only needed four stitches and will not be out at all. Jackson Drake says that Tate Wilder still has a lot to learn, and Tate Wilder challenges Jackson Drake to a match next week.

Romeo Moreno beats Nathan Frazer in a WWE Speed Championship Tournament Match with a sudden inside cradle following a Nathan Frazer Superplex to win with three seconds left and face Lexis King for the WWE Speed Championship.

Backstage, Izzi Dame looks forward to becoming a champion while Shawn Spears and Niko Vance win their match, then asks where Spears is. Niko says that Shawn Spears must be getting ready, and leaves.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone speaks with Mason Rook. As Stone says that it is still possible for Mason Rook to still be in title contention, Naraku shows up and says he will not let anyone ruin Tony D'Angelo's NXT Championship match. Mason Rook says "We'll see."

Before the next match, Shawn Spears attacks OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) with a metal folding chair before the match can even begin.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kali Armstrong, saying that she is picking her spots in NXT, and entertains winning both women's singles titles. Thea Hail shows up and says that is a heck of a dream, but Kali says that will soon be a reality for her.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill asks Zaria to sign his Mr. NXT petition. Zaria is not interested, and when she tells Shiloh to tell Tatum Paxley to sign it, Shiloh tells her that she should be more worried about Lizzy Rain before leaving. Zaria is then attacked from behind by Lizzy Rain.

Shiloh Hill beats Charlie Dempsey after pinning Dempsey's shoulders to the mat with a Northern Lights suplex. After the match, Tristan Angels tells Shiloh Hill that he is incensed with Shiloh calling himself "Mr. NXT," then says that he must teach him a lesson for the rest of his life, as Shiloh "cannot hack it in [his] domain." He says that there will be a "Mr. NXT" pageant where he will beat Shiloh once and for all. Shiloh says he cannot wait to embarrass Angels, and tells him to bring it on.

Backstage, Shawn Spears tells Izzi Dame that says he and Niko Vance should not have had a match on the same night as her championship match and that he was "doing the right thing," much to Izzi's chagrin.

Lola Vice retains the NXT Women's Championship against Izzi Dame. During the match, Shawn Spears grabs at Lola on the outside behind the ref's back, and while that allows Izzi to hit a Backstabber, Spears and Vance are soon attacked by OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who force them to the back. Later on, Izzi inadvertently knocks out the referee with a Busaiku Knee meant for Lola. At one point, Izzi uses the Women's title as a weapon by throwing it to Lola and booting the title into Lola's face, but Lola still kicks out. Lola wins after Izzi counters a guillotine choke with a pinfall attempt only for Lola to hit a second spinning back fist to win and retain.

Backstage, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) declare that they are coming for all of the gold. Meanwhile, Saquon Shugars is seen watching DarkState from a distance.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 21, 2026

Matt Cardona beats Nathan Frazer.

Maxxine Dupri beats Nikkita Lyons.

Je'Von Evans beats Harlem Lewis.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 4, 2026

El Mesias, Lince Dorado and Mecha Wolf beat Tokyo Bad Boys (Kento, Nobu San, Takuma).

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is trying to learn Spanish when Axiom shows up. Nathan Frazer mentions that he is the captain for Team UK, but Axiom has to tell Frazer that they are on opposite sides tonight and that he is on Team Europe.

Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Sussy Love.

We hear from Penta. He says that it has been an eventful year and that his move to WWE is one of the best in years, and that he loves being part of the process to forge future superstars and bring lucha libre to another level. He hopes that his brother Rey Fenix can win singles gold, as he has just as big a history in WWE. He admits he did not expect to return to AAA, but he will be returning home as Intercontinental Championship and that he will be defending the title in front of his people against a great opponent in El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that Vikingo was once a great wrestler, but now he wants to be vicious and wickedness when he has no wickedness. Penta says that he is one of the best in the world and that he will prove it when he humiliates El Hijo del Vikingo.

Team UK (Nathan Frazer, Charlie Dempsey, Tristan Angels) beats Team Europe (Axiom, Elio LeFleur, Dorian Van Dux) in a six-man tag match. (This match was taped before Elio LaFelur was injured.)

Backstage, we hear from Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, La Maravilla). Flammer announces that she will celebrate being the longest-reigning AAA Reinas de Reinas Champion in history next week.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 23, 2026

Sami Zayn heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Sami talks about how he has a chance tomorrow night to become the #1 contender for the WWE Championship when Trick Williams shows up. Trick says that he and Sami are not on the same level and that unlike Sami, he knows how to get the job done. He also mentions that the last time Sami had an opportunity at the WWE Championship in his own city, he did not get the job done, then says once again, unlike Sami, he can get the job done. Sami admits some of the things that Trick said are totally true, then reminds Trick that when he steps into the ring with him, he is in the ring with the best of the best, and that Trick will be half as good as he is in five or ten years if he is lucky. He then dares Trick to do something about it right now, but Trick says he has other things on his mind, such as a match with Damien Priest in tonight's main event, and that they can take care of things tomorrow. Suddenly, Damian Priest shows up and says that Trick is better at talking than wrestling before declaring that Trick is afraid of him and that Trick believes that if he says the wrong thing to him, he will drop him where he stands. He says that if Trick does not want to say something, then he can always do something. Trick tells Priest to mind his business when grown folks are talking and that he is not afraid of Priest, then hits Sami with the microphone where he stands and lays him out. Priest and Trick brawl, and when Sami goes for a piece of Trick, Priest shoves him out of the way only for Trick to fend them off and retreat.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he has every intention of taking world championship gold for the fifteenth time, and that he will beat Sami Zayn, beat Damian Priest, whoop that Trick, fly to Saudi Arabia, and beat Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Carmelo Hayes meets with Ilja Dragunov, telling him that the United States open challenge is open for him if he wants it. Dragunov says he lost to Sami Zayn and is not in the best condition, but he will still face him. Dragunov leaves, then The Miz shows up and takes exception to Carmelo and Dragunov being friends, then says that giving out title shots does not make a title prestigious. When Miz asks Carmelo what Dragunov gave him, Carmelo says that Dragunov gave him more of an opportunity than he ever did.

Carmelo Hayes retains the WWE United States Championship against Ilja Dragunov after The Miz shows up and shoves Dragunov off the top rope.

In footage from earlier today, Michael Cole interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody looks forward to regaining the WWE Championship. On the subject of Jacob Fatu, Jacob shows up with security and General Manager Nick Aldis, who stay around as Jacob Fatu says his focus was on Drew McIntyre, who kicked his teeth down his throat. He says that Cody had to be the hero and that it got him thinking, but Cody says it looked more like acting, and that acting and not thinking got him sent to prison. Jacob Fatu says he made some terrible choices, but they made him a better man and led him to stand in front of Cody. Cody reminds Jacob that he is not WWE Champion because of him, and that their match should be for the WWE Championship. Jacob says McIntyre was already out before he showed up, and Cody reminds Jacob that he has never been in a title match. Jacob says they never made them like him, and that he is in control and not a loose cannon like some people think he is.

Backstage, Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre run into Jordynne Grace. Chelsea says that Jordynne is a star and that stars deserve a platform to shine on, and offers her a position in the Secret Hervice. When Chelsea mentions that she has a match with Jade Cargill, Jordynne says she will be at ringside.

Roman Reigns declares for the men's Royal Rumble match.

Jade Cargill beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Jordynne Grace says she has declared for the women's Royal Rumble match and that she will see her on the other side, then says that since Jade is warmed up, they can do it right now. Cargill leaves the ring, saying she will do this on her time.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss. Alexa says she can focus on other titles, but Charlotte says the women's Royal Rumble is coming up soon. They both agree that tonight is about the team as Charlotte brags about winning last year.

We hear from Solo Sikoa, who says that he will not only win the men's Royal Rumble, but he will bring the WWE Championship back home. He then says that as long as he has Bray Wyatt's lantern, there is nothing Bo Dallas or Uncle Howdy can do about it.

The MFTs (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga) beat The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis) to win the WWE Tag Team Championships! During the match, Talla Tonga shows up with Bray Wyatt's lantern after Erick Rowan fights off Tonga Loa and JC Mateo, and Loa and Mateo keep Rowan busy long enough for Talla to hit a big boot. Uncle Howdy catches up to Talla and puts him in a mandible claw, but Solo Sikoa hits him with a Samoan Spike. As the referee is not looking, Solo hits Dexter Lumis with Bray Wyatt's lantern, and Tama Tonga hits Cutthroat to win the match and the titles.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by R-Truth, who declares for the Royal Rumble after putting his tumbler balls in Aldis' hands. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with Nick Aldis, who is amazed that Styles is putting his career on the line against Gunther. Styles says Cena went out like a man on his shield and that Gunther was disrespectful, then says he will not let Gunther end his career. Aldis then brings out Shinsuke Nakamura, who asks Styles why he is willing to lose everything and tells him to prove that he is still phenomenal in a match against him at Saturday Night's Main Event. Styles accepts.

Nathan Frazer beats Johnny Gargano after Axiom blinds Candice LeRae with his blue mask, causing Candice to hit Johnny Gargano on the outside and giving Frazer the win. After the match, Axiom gets his mask back, but not for long, as Candice takes it back and flees through the crowd.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Lash says they have already proven they are the most destructive team in the women's division, and Nia says they will win the women's Royal Rumble and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre says that it has been over 30 years since the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup, but Montreal now has a champion to be proud of in him. He hopes to see Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu rip each other apart, then reminds Cody that there is no rematch and that he must win the Royal Rumble to face him again. McIntyre then talks about the Fatal 4-Way #1 contender's match for the WWE Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event, and when he addresses Sami Zayn, he says that Sami's son was disappointed since he opened his eyes and realized Sami was his father. He says that he does not care who wins the Fatal 4-Way Match and wishes good luck to whoever faces him at Royal Rumble.

Backstage, Rey Fenix runs into Trick Williams, who states that he will become the Undisputed WWE Champion and will give Rey Fenix a title shot if he remembers his name.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kit Wilson. Wilson says somebody has to clean up the toxic masculinity in the locker room, then Matt Cardona shows up and wants to know what the problem is. Wilson accuses Cardona of entitlement and toxic masculinity, and Cardona challenges him to a match in the ring.

Giulia and Kiana James beats the team of Nia Jax and Lash Legend and the team of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to become #1 contenders for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. During the match, Lash hits Alexa with the Lash Extension only for Charlotte to hit her with a Spear. As that happens, Kiana pins Alexa to win the match and the title shot.

Backstage, Sami Zayn runs into Damian Priest. He admits that both of them were frustrated and that he has no problem with him, then tells him he has his back. Priest tells Sami that he has this match and tells him to stay out of it. Sami says "Or what?" Priest says "You know exactly 'Or what.'" Sami says Priest does not tell him where to go this week or any week before he confronts Drew McIntyre and slaps him in the face.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes catches up with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and wishes him good luck against Gunther, then notices a signed picture of Drew McIntyre on his tour bus.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Giulia and Kiana James. Giulia looks forward to becoming a double champion and winning the women's Royal Rumble to become a triple champion. Kiana James announces that this is just the beginning.

Trick Williams beats Damien Priest by disquaification During the match, Sami Zayn shows up, and later on, Trick throws Priest into Sami on the outside. When Trick throws Priest back into the ring and then gets back into the ring himself, Sami gets in the ring and attacks Trick, ending the match. After the match, Sami continues to attack Trick, then Priest shoves Sami for costing him the match. Sami and Priest brawl, and in the end, Trick is the one left standing after a Trick Shot to Priest. As Trick celebrates in the ring, however, Randy Orton gets in the ring and hits him with an RKO. Sami confronts Orton, and after a brief conversation, Orton hits Sami with an RKO to end the show.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

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

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 22, 2026

Rey Fenix beats Nathan Frazer.

Grayson Waller beats Akira Tozawa after The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) attack Otis on the outside.

Lyra Valkyria beats Ivy Nile.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 31, 2025

Tiffany Stratton suddenly shows up in the ring to start tonight's show to call out Jade Cargill. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and reminds Tiffany that she is "cleared as tolerated" and that her match cannot be jeopardized via physical contact. Jade Cargill shows up, but so does security, and an unfazed Cargill says that "Taffy time is up" on Saturday. Security keeps Tiffany away from Cargill.

We see a vignette for Ilja Dragunov, who says that difficulty shows what men are. He says that suffering is the true test of life, and that the pain will entertain you.

Backstage, R-Truth is dressed as Santa Claus thinking it is Christmas and hands The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) candy, then leaves. Solo Sikoa shows up and calls them bums taking candy from a stranger, then taking offense to them mentioning his family as part of their road back to being tag team champions. Solo then says that the MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) are first in line for tag gold. This leads to Sabin challenging the MFTs to a tag team match.

Before the next match, Tommaso Ciampa rushes past Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) to try to get a United States title shot off of Ilja Dragunov, but Dragunov gives Nathan Frazer the match and tells Ciampa that while the open challenge is for everyone, "there is no reward for jackasses." Ciampa leaves.

Ilja Dragunov retains the WWE United States Championship against Nathan Frazer. After the match, Frazer is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa.

We find out that security have had to break up a brawl between Tommaso Ciampa and Nathan Frazer, then Tama Tonga shows up after the brawl is stopped with the WWE United States Championship in his hands and hands the title back to Ilja Dragunov.

Carmelo Hayes beats Kit Wilson despite interference from The Miz, who attacks Carmelo after the match with a Skull Crushing Finale and tells him it is not over until he says it is over.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) are chasing what they have and that they are not hard to find. Charlotte says everyone wants what they have because it works, then says that she let Alexa in and Alexa's life is better for it. Alexa says Nia Jax has been bitter for years and that Nia will find out that she outgrew her.

Backstage, Sami Zayn speaks with General Manager Nick Aldis and asks to be in The Motor City Machine Guns' (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) corner. Aldis tells Sami that he is not cleared and that his presence will make things worse, and asks him to sit this one. Sami agrees, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Cody says he is proud of Sami for what he has recently done, then Sami wishes Cody luck before he leaves. Aldis asks Cody if he had anything to do with the attack on Jacob Fatu - which Cody says he has nothing to do with - then mentions the contract signing. Cody says he has seen the contract and that Drew McIntyre now has to read it.

Alexa Bliss beats Nia Jax after Charlotte Flair distracts Nia as she goes for the A-Nia-Lator.

Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) run into Rey Fenix. Fenix tells Solo Sikoa he does not want to fight him, then grabs a stool, tells Talla Tonga he wants to fight him, then slaps Talla when Solo says it is on for next week. Solo holds Talla back, telling him to focus on tonight.

We hear from Damian Priest, who says that he should hate Aleister Black for everything he has done to him, but he does not. He says that it is now personal for him and that when he finally gets his hand on Aleister, not even the Devil can save him. He says Aleister spit his poison, but now he will taste his venom when he comes for him.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton speaks with General Manager Nick Aldis when Kiana James and Giulia butt in, with Kiana saying Tiffany should have accepted their help. Tiffany threatens to beat Kiana up, then Giulia says she will not be talking like that - or at all - again after Saturday. Meanwhile, Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre shows up wanting a match for the WWE Women's United States Championship. Giulia gives it to Chelsea so she can prove she is the better champion, then she and Kiana leave, as does Aldis. Chelsea celebrates, then she and Alba notice Nikki Cross, freak out and run.

We see a dark match from earlier today between the mascots of the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Univesrity of Utah Utes. Swoop, the Utes' mascot, gets the win.

The MFTs (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo) beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) after Solo Sikoa distracts the referee so that Tonga Loa can shove Alex Shelley off the top rope and onto the floor. After the match, Talla Tonga choke slams Sabin while Tonga Loa beats Alex Shelley down. All of a sudden, Rey Fenix shows up and fights Talla Tonga. Talla lays him out, then Loa goes for the ground and pound until Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Nakamura fights his way to the ring, but he too gets choke slammed by Talla Tonga.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with General Manager Nick Aldis and says there is no issue with the contract, then tells Aldis he needs to learn to relax when Aldis makes it known that he fears McIntyre will say something on the mike that he should not.

General Manager Nick Aldis oversees the contract signing for the WWE Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes arrives first. Cody wishes everyone a happy Halloween, then Drew McIntyre is introduced second. McIntyre almost signs the contract, then says he cannot sign it. Cody takes the contract and signs it, then McIntyre says it is lopsided. Aldis says it is in standard legalese and demands McIntyre signs it, but McIntyre refuses, citing the champion's advantage. He also says that Cody will get himself disqualified intentionally again before stating that he will not sign the contract. Aldis says he has had enough of this and says there is a whole locker room full of people who can take his place. McIntyre says "Okay, get one of them." As McIntyre is about to leave, Cody stops McIntyre and says he is "110% fine" with a clause that allows the title to change hands on a disqualification, saying he does not an easy way out against McIntyre. Aldis makes his displeasure known, but Cody tells Aldis that this needs to end and McIntyre tells Aldis to do the right thing. McIntyre then signs the contract. McIntyre calls this a happy moment, but he is also sad, and while Cody finished his story, he comes off as "corporate." McIntyre then says he does things the right way and that he is "the real American Dream." Cody finds it commendable that McIntyre still brings up their parallel pasts as well as McIntyre's return to WWE. He then says that while he grew some balls and walked from WWE, McIntyre just got fired. Cody wishes McIntyre luck, saying that nice guys finished last until he showed up. McIntyre stops Cody on his way out and says Cody keeps giving and the fans keep taking, and that one day, the fans will turn on Cody like they have turned on him. He then says that Cody may be in orange for the fans, then brings up his daughters, saying they would be happy for him to be at home right now trick or treating. Cody nearly attacks McIntyre, but McInytre slips out of the ring. As Aldis reasons with Cody, McIntyre slips back into the ring and hits Cody with a Claymore Kick before looking at the WWE Championship and powerbombing Cody through a table. McIntyre tells Cody to spend time with his family before he takes what is most precious to him - the WWE Championship - away.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 9, 2025

Angelo Dawkins beats Nathan Frazer.

Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) beats The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Bravo hits Ivar with a loaded mask.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 31, 2025

In memory of Hulk Hogan, 1953 - 2025.

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.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 8, 2025

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who proclaims that she will make her decision as to who her next challenger will be after the next match. Vaquer guests on commentary for the next match.

Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jaida backs into Stephanie Vaquer after Jordynne gets caught in the ropes during a tope suicida. Vaquer shoves Jaida away only to get slapped, and Steph rears back only to hit Jordynne after Jaida ducks. After the match, all three women brawl, then Giulia shows up. She teams up with Vaquer to clean house, then lays out Giulia in the middle of the ring with a Northern Lights Bomb.

Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are met by Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). Ricky Smokes says they would love to pay it forward after their match with Nathan Frazer and Axiom, and Brad Baylor tells them to take notes.

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) meet after Shawn Spears loses the NXT North American Championship. As everyone else says Ricky Saints will pay and that the title will come back to Spears, Shawn Spears says that he appreciates the passion, but the title was just a vessel to bring everyone together and that the focus now lies on succeeding tonight. He says it is about The Culling shining, and that it all starts tonight.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes).

In backstage footage from earlier today, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) find out that they have the chance to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match, and as Fallon and Jacy argue over who will represent them, Jazmyn steps in and volunteers.

Sol Ruca beats Jazmyn Nyx to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans. He says he knew Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Sugars, Osiris Griffin) would be a problem, and that if Trick Williams listened, they would not be in this situation. He says he does not want to be like Trick or Oba Femi, and that he will take things step by step.

Backstage, Giulia says that there are no friends at Stand & Deliver and that she wants a rematch against Stephanie Vaquer.

The Culling (Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

Ricky Saints heads to the ring. Saints says that when he stepped into NXT, he was going to turn the place upside down and that the revolution would be televised again, and that there would be a brand-new Superstar. He then says he is a man of his word as he stands as North American Champion. He admits he would love to keep the celebration going, but "All Ego" Ethan Page left a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and that he gets that Ethan attacked him after he shattered his ego. Saints calls out Ethan, but gets Lexis King instead, and Lexis says Saints is worried about the wrong guy. As he makes it known that he loves gold and wants the North American Championship, Eddy Thorpe shows up and says it must be nice to walk in and be handed opportunities as other are starved of them.Thorpe says that he was looking in the wrong place for gold, and that the North American title represents the land that was stolen from his people and is essentially his birthright. Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont show up, and Wes Lee says the title was at its peak when it was around his shoulders and that he is long overdue. Lexis, Wes Lee and Eddy argue with each other, and as Saints is about to give them all a shot, he is attacked from behind by Ethan Page. Lexis, Eddy, Wes Lee and Ethan all start fighting over the North American Championship, and it ends with Wes Lee taking everyone else out.

Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer makes it known to General Manager Ava, Stevie Turner and Robert Stone that she wants Giulia, Jaida Parker and Jordynne Grace at Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Trick Williams. Trick says that there is always someone in the way of the NXT Championship, but he will be leaving Stand & Deliver with a title around his waist. He says that he is concerned about Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), and tells Je'Von Evans and Oba Femi to bring their A-game so he can beat both of them.

Wes Lee beats Yoshiki Inamuara after Inamura is tripped off the top rope as Josh Briggs goes after Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe as they both get on the ring apron.

Backstage, Oba Femi says Dark State's (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) presence may put NXT on edge, but he knows that all too well and that he has not forgotten what they did to him. He says Dark State failed to put him down, and tonight, they will face defeat at his hands just like Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans will face defeat at Stand & Deliver.

Izzi Dame beats Wren Sinclair to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match.

Backstage, multiple members of the women's division meet with General Manager Ava regarding another chance a Last Chance Qualifying Match. Ava says she will have something for Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon are suddenly met by Andre Chase, who decides to help them. Meanwhile, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who tell them that they are trying to be someone they are not and that they should lean on each other and be who they are. It is also brought up that there is a tag team gauntlet match coming up, and that the winners will face Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the NXT Tag Team Championships at Stand & Deliver.

Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars) beat Trick Williams, Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans in a six-man tag match after Trick and Oba brawl and get held back by officials after Oba tosses Saquon Shugars into Trick. After the match, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo shows up on the TitanTron and challenges Drak State to a fight in the parking lot, as messing with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Stacks, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) comes with severe consequences.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 4, 2025

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Punk grabs a video camera and captures the entire crowd and thanks 16,000 members of his hometown family and how his whole life has revolved around the phrase "You're not supposed to be here" before mentioning he is in the main event of WrestleMania. He says he has earned - not deserved - it, and how he has put in the hard work to prove he should be here, then says the hard work begins before thanking AJ Lee, his dog Larry, the fans and the city of Chicago, Illinois. Punk says he has a date at WrestleMania and says he will beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' ass and put a beating on Roman Reigns, then Paul Heyman shows up and says that Punk belongs in WWE, the ring, in Chicago and in the main event of WrestleMania. Heyman talks about the last time the two of them were in a WWE ring and how Punk saved both him and Roman Reigns' Bloodline, then says he has another favor to ask of him. Heyman asks Punk what the favor he asked for again, as Roman Reigns is not yet and he is angry. Punk says the favor is not Roman's business and that it will affect him a little bit, and that he wants Roman and Heyman to know at the same time.

Up next: Rey Fenix debuts!

Rey Fenix beats Nathan Frazer in his WWE debut. After the match, Byron Saxton interviews Fenix in the ring. Fenix says he has a lot of history in Chicago, Illinois, and tonight is not the debut of Rey Fenix; instead, it is his return and he has been rewarded with love, and he waited so long to state that he is in WWE.

Backstage, Legado del Fantasma have been watching Rey Fenix. Escobar says that this is what he expects from Angel and Berto. Berto calls Rey Fenix "a flash in the pan" and says that he is better than Fenix, and Escobar says he will have to prove it in the match with Fenix.

We hear from Drew McIntyre, who says that nobody cares Damian Priest unless he is feasting off of his scraps. He says that Priest hides in the shadows like a vulture to attack him, and now he has been praying, and when he prays, bad things happen.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Braun Strowman, who says he has had enough of Jacob Fatu sticking his nose in his business, and that he will go through Jacob in tonight's Last Man Standing Match and go on to WrestleMania. Suddenly, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, and Solo says Strowman is finished. LA Knight then shows up and tells Strowman to keep his eyes on the prize and tells Solo to keep his boys in order. Tama says Knight should be worried, but Knight says he will be stomping Tama all over the ring.

LA Knight beats Tama Tonga after Solo Sikoa's interference backfires.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Paul Heyman, who says that no matter what the favor is, his answer is "Yes." As he says this, a black GMC SUV pulls up. Instead of Roman Reigns, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins exits the vehicle, much to Heyman's chagrin. Rollins says that Heyman looks like he had a bad week while he had a great week, and that he was able to come up with a plan. He also says Heyman has dug himself into a hole with the favor for CM Punk, and tells him to know when Roman shows up, as he wants to know what the favor is.

We see more smoke and coins for eyes on a skull.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. After the break, Tiffany Stratton also heads to the ring, and Wade Barrett is in the ring with a microphone. Charlotte says that Tiffany Stratton was begging and that she is the gift that keeps giving, then says that she has not done any "charity work" lately and that she wants "the smartest wrestling fans" to know there is no comparison. Tiffany says Charlotte's biggest competitor is the fans and that it is part of a battle she will never win, that she tries to be all tough but cries her heart out on a talk show, and that no matter how many titles Charlotte wins, she will always be second to her father. She also mentions her WrestleMania record of 4-3. Charlotte says Tiffany is not the first person to tell her that, and she keeps booed out of the building as she tries to say more. Tiffany says she is walking into WrestleMania as a champion at 25 while Charlotte was playing volleyball and "drinking in her daddy's basement" at the same age. Tiffany says Charlotte is "the queen of shit" before Charlotte mocks her voice, then says that Charlotte will be "WWE's #1 nepo baby" before she walks out of WrestleMania at champion while Charlotte will end up alone just like her father, saying that she is "0-3" in relationships. Tiffany walks away as Charlotte asks if this is why Ludwig Kaiser is in her DM's.

General Manager Nick Aldis announces that there will be a women's tag team gauntlet match where the winners face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) watch the next match from the front row.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to become #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships after Sabin sends Ciampa into an exposed turnbuckle.

Backstage, The Miz and Carmelo Hayes run into Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) and make fun of Pretty Deadly squandering a tag team title opportunity and losing. Pretty Deadly make fun of Miz's relevance and Carmelo's relegating himself to The Miz.

Naomi beats B-Fab. Before the match, Naomi is attacked by Jade Cargill. After the match, Naomi calls out Jade Cargill, and Cargill shows up from out of nowhere and attacks her. Security stops her from hitting Jaded, and this time, Cargill levels all of security. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and puts the two of them in a match at WrestleMania.

We hear from Damian Priest, who tells Drew McIntyre that he screwed himself at every turn, yet he is still the villain, and McIntyre cost him his shot at the main event of WrestleMania. He calls McIntyre a hypocrite who complains, blames everyone for his mistakes and plays the victim. He says he is McIntyre's villain now, and tells him to meet him in the middle of the ring so he can become his victim at WrestleMania.

General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring. He says that this is not a part of his job that he enjoys doing and that there is a reason why professional wrestling should not be imitated at home before introducing Kevin Owens. Owens says he has done this for 25 years and that he can say confidently for the last 25 years, he has given it his all in the ring and that he has gotten to do incredible things he will never forget and take care of his family in ways he has only dreamed of. He says that the toll on his body is the price to pay for this opportunity and that everyone has paid that price at different times, but now it is his turn, as for the last four months, he has had a serious neck injury. Owens says he must now get neck surgery and that the timing could not be worse, as not being in the ring with Randy Orton at WrestleMania "really sucks." He thanks WWE for giving him the opportunity to mention this, as he does not know when he will be in the ring again. He says that he has learned not to take this for granted and that he is not taking this for granted. He apologizes to the fans, then shakes hands with Aldis before leaving. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and heads to the ring. Aldis tells Orton that he no longer has a match for WrestleMania, and Orton responds by hitting Aldis with an RKO.

We look back on WrestleMania 1, courtesy of Snickers.

Jacob Fatu beats Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing Match to face LA Knight for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania after backing Strowman through a table in the corner.

Backstage, Paul Heyman waits for Roman Reigns. After the commercial break, Roman Reigns finally arrives, and he walks by Paul Heyman on his way to the ring. Roman finds out through Heyman that CM Punk is here and that Punk is still talking about the favor Heyman owes him, then says Punk would not be back here if it was not for him. He says that Punk would also not be in the main event of WrestleMania because of him, and while the fans love him, he was never in the main event until he was introduced to him. Roman then demands Punk come to the ring so he can find out what that favor is, but he ends up getting Seth "Freakin'" Rollins instead. Rollins says he would not miss this for the world and that he has the feeling that the favor in question will rock Roman's world, saying Roman does not like to live in the real world and that reality bites him in the ass when he steps out of his own world. He says that Roman underestimates Punk because he thinks he is above him, and says he has tried that and it did not work, and that he now has to deal with Punk at WrestleMania. Rollins says he is in a better place than last week and that he knows there are two things one can do: suffer and get left behind, or adapt and control reality. Roman says that Punk is not loyal and does not know what loyal is, then says that he keeps his word, unlike Rollins. He says he called Punk, not Rollins, but Rollins says he is here to hear from Punk, and now there is only one thing missing. Punk shows up and heads to the ring, and says that this is about friendship, loyalty and promises both made and kept. He says that this all spans back for years, and how Heyman told Punk to force "them" to deal with "us." Punk then says that "they" are gone, and that he will force Roman to deal with "us." He states that at WrestleMania, Heyman will be in his corner and not Roman's. Rollins says "I told you!" as Roman says "That's the favor?" and laughs. Roman says that Heyman needs him and that he saved Heyman, and that even if he could, he wouldn't. Roman tells Heyman to let Punk down easy, but Heyman starts crying. Roman tells Heyman he took him in and made him relevant, and tells him to tell Punk no. Roman then gives Heyman one more opportunity and demands Heyman tell Punk no, but Heyman says he cannot do that. Rollins is on his knees laughing before Punk attacks Roman from behind as he forces Heyman in the corner. Punk hits Roman with the GTS, then dares Rollins to face him. Rollins steps out of the ring as the show ends.

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Roadblock - NXT recap for March 11, 2025

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the Total Nonstop Action World Tag Team Championships against Nathan Frazer and Axiom after Axiom inadvertently hits Frazer with a top rope missile drop kick.

Backstage, Jaida Parker talks with Mickie James about going for the NXT Women's Championship. Mickie says Jaida should definitely take her opportunity and make zero apologies for it, as she belongs at the top.

Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo blames himself for Tony D'Angelo not being North American Champion, as he let his temper get the best of him. D'Angelo shows up and says the family (D'Angelo, Stacks, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) needs a game plan, and Stacks says they have a six-person tag with Shawn Spears' family (Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). D'Angelo meets Stacks, who feels responsible for D'Angelo's title loss and wants to make it right, halfway on this, and says he is happy to co-sign on it.

Jordynne Grace beats Roxanne Perez.

Backstage, Oba Femi runs into The Undertaker. The Undertaker says he has been watching Oba Femi for a while and that he is impressed, and that he does not have to tell him how important tonight's match is. He tells Oba to go out there and defend his yard.

Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Moose.

In an Instagram video, Zaira gets Sol Ruca for her Women's United States Championship match with Chelsea Green by having her throw axes and smash things in a stress release room. The two of them have a "Shoe-y."

Backstage, Ricky Saints asks why everybody is so angry as Fallon Henley demands a Women's North American Championship rematch from General Manager Ava. Jacy Jayne says that Saints does not belong here, then Fatal Influence (Jacy, Fallon, Jazmyn Nyx) leaves. Stars asks for a match with Ridge Holland and gets it, then "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Saints he doesn't belong here before heading to the ring.

Je'Von Evans beats "All Ego" Ethan Page in a New York City Street Fight with a cutter on a metal folding chair followed by a springboard cutter with an open metal folding chair wrapped around Ethan Page's neck. After the match, the lights go out, then the four masked men are seen in the crowd. The masked men surround the ring and gang up on Je'Von Evans before outright demolishing him.

We see a video package for Shawn Spears' family (Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). They brag about how they shook up the world last week on their way to take on the world and reach the zenith of NXT. Shawn says he took The D'Angelo Family's (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) gold, and next week, they will take its heart. We then find out they are known as "The Culling."

Sarah Schreiber interviews Eddy Thorpe in the crowd, and Thorpe is heavily booed. Thorpe says Trick Williams has no idea what he is getting into, as he is the king of NXT Underground and Trick does not like getting kicked. He asks what Trick will do when there are no rules, and as Thorpe says that Trick will choke like the New York Knicks, he is attacked from behind by Trick, and the brawl soon makes its way to the announce table and then the ring. Trick quickly gets the upper hand, and security has to hold Thorpe back on the outside as Trick stands tall in the ring.

Stephanie Vaquer beats Giulia to retain the NXT Women's North American Championship and win the NXT Women's Championship in a winner takes all match!

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Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for February 6, 2025

Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show with a championship concert. Hendry performs a cover of Queen's "We are the Champions," re-tooled as "Hendry is the Champion," to start off. He then sings "Joe Hendry Won The Belt," then predicts that somebody will cut him off. That somebody is Jake Something, who says that the concert is over before announcing that he is taking Hendry up on his offer to be a fighting champion next week. Hendry accepts the challenge, and thus ends the concert.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says she thrives in chaos and looks forward to seeing everyone scramble to see who is next in line for her championship. She then addresses Cora Jade, who says that if she wants to play her own games, then Cora should know that while she draws her X's in lipstick while she draws hers in blood.

"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Tyson Dupont after avoiding a standing splash and hitting The Fold. After the match, Wes Lee and Tyriek Igwe attack Ace Austin, but The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) chase them out of the ring with metal folding chairs.

We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says that she will not be in tonight's battle royal because she is "no pendeja" and too smart for that, and says the locker room want to get rid of her because they are threatened by her. She says that she is back and playing by her own rules, and that nobody is going to mess with her because they cannot.

We hear from Steph de Lander, who brags about winning the TNA Digital Media Championship after winning it in the divorce from PCO. We also hear from Mance Warner. Warner says he not only crossed a line, but he kicked in a door. He says that TNA is their home and their gold, and that he will cut down anyone who gets in his way. He says nobody in TNA can stop him, not even Sami Callihan. De Lander says this is their era now, and if Callihan knows what is good for him, he will watch his back.

Cora Jade guests on commentary for the next match. Also, Jazz comes back to TNA for the match. (Jazz is eliminated by Rosemary and Ash by Elegance in the upcoming battle royal.)

Samantha Evans last eliminates Xia Brookside to win a ten-Knockout battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship with help from the distraction by Cora Jade.

Eric Young and The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) head to the ring. He says that the fans are looking at "Canadian greatness" and says that The Northern Armory runs TNA. Eric says that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander quit and left Icarus and Williams out in the cold, and he was not going to stand by. He lists off a bunch of Canadian professional wrestlers and states that Canadian wrestlers have run TNA forever, and says nobody has wrestled more matches, won more championship, or dedicated more time to TNA than him, and says he is "the one." Eric says that he is above everyone in TNA, including the fans, and brags about eliminating Josh Alexander forever, stating that a great army needs a great leader, then Steve Maclin shows up. Maclin says he did not expect this, and asks Eric why he could not admit this was the plan all along. He says he does not put his trust in many people and that Eric was one of the first in the company that he did that with, and went to war with The Northern Armory with him. Maclin asks Eric if he is just going to wash his hands of everything, especially after they tried to end their career, and even stated that he shared things with Eric that he has shared with nobody else, then says Eric has crossed a line. Maclin says that since Eric made his choice without, he will make his, and as long as The Northern Armory is with him, he is not. Suddenly, Josh Alexander shows up. Maclin stares down Alexander before heading to the back, then Alexander tells Eric Young that he is still standing. He says his time in TNA is coming to an end soon, yet he loves TNA as it means everything to him. He then decides it is better to show how much he loves TNA, then says he has been granted his "final wish" by Director of Authority Santino Marella and that nobody has shed more blood for TNA than him. Next week, he and Eric Young will face off one last time for his last match, and he will wrestle with everything in his heart to show how much TNA means to him, and he will enjoy kicking Eric Young's ass.

Backstage, Sami Callihan angrily looks for Mance Warner, even getting in an argument with Frankie Kazarian in the process. Callihan leaves, and Kazarian notice Director of Authority Santino Marella. Santino says he will sort things out.

Leon Slater and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Moose, JDC) in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Mustafa Ali runs into The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) as they are arguing and says that if anyone is yelling, nobody is listening, and says that The Good Hands could become "great hands." He then runs into Tasha Steelz, who expresses condolences for being turned on by Alisha Edwards, saying she does not deserve that and that she is a good person. He says they should put a stop to the constant backstabbing. He then says that they should make sure nobody feels like this again, then he takes her hand and they both walk off.

Mike Santana beats Matt Cardona.

NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships against "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth after Ryan pulls out a chair and Nic stops him from using it, allowing Frazer to drop kick Nic into Ryan and get the win.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 23, 2025

In footage from earlier today, Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, says there is electricity in the air as well as plenty of surprises. As he leaves, a black SUV pulls up.

Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He thanks the fans for their support during the uphill battle to become World Champion, then says that he will not only be a fighting champion, but put the title on the line against anyone from anywhere. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and congratulates Hendry, then says he has someone who has taken Hendry up on his offer, and in tonight's main event, Hendry will defend against Matt Cardona.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Eric Young confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for quitting. Alexander just walks away. Afterwards, we see Steve Maclin talking to Eric Young backstage. Young says he sees something in Alexander and says he is worth saving. Maclin mentions Alexander's actions towards them, TNA and the fans, but Young says Alexander is in a dark place and he plans to pull him up like he did Maclin. Maclin says Alexander is owed nothing, to which Young agrees, then Alexander shows up and says he is not here to make excuses and that he respects both men before thanking them for everything over the years. He shakes hands with Young, but Maclin refuses the handshake.

Backstage, Gia Miller gets an impromptu interview from "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth when "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up, tells Ryan to relax, and says that he will address everything next week.

Before the next match, personal concierge George Iceman stomps his cowboy hat and says that San Antonio, Texas is trash before introducing Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance.

Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance and Rosemary beat Masha Slamovich and Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) in a six-Knockout tag team match after Cora Jade shows up and hands Masha Slamovich a pink envelope containing a photo of Masha with a red X across it. This distraction allows Ash by Elegance to shove Dani Luna into Masha and roll her up for the win.

The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) heads to the ring. Alexander addresses quitting TNA at Genesis, then thanks TNA for giving him the opportunity to address everything. He says he has been a wrestler for 20 years, and for every moment, he has prided himself on being unbreakable and giving all he has in the ring. He admits that he broke at Genesis after throwing everything he could at Mike Santana only for it to not be enough, and that he does not like who he has been for the past few months. Alexander says that he does not want to be remembered this way after his time in TNA has come to an end and that his six-year-old son only knows him as a TNA wrestler. He then talks about how he became a fan of TNA in 2002 when he was just fifteen years old, and that his time in TNA over the last six years have been a dream come true. Alexander then says it is time to step away. He tells Judas Icarus and Travis Williams that they have all the talent in the world and that he saw that talent, and that The Motor City Machine Guns also saw that talent. He calls them the best up-and-coming tag team, and tells them to do it the right way, as it will be without him. Williams tells Alexander that he cannot leave, and Williams hits him with a chop block before Judas hits him with a shoulder tackle. Eric Young runs out and saves Alexander, then challenges them to a tag team match.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Moose and JDC) despite Alisha Edwards distracting the referee. After the match, the lights go out and "23" shows up. After the commercial break, Sami Callihan is in the ring, demanding to know who "23" is. After the commercial break, Sami Callihan is in the ring, demanding to know who "23" is. Steph de Lander suddenly shows up and says it is her as she walks out with the Digital Media Championship, saying she won it in her divorce from PCO. She then introduces her new boyfriend: Mance Warner, who attacks Sami Callihan from behind with a clothesline before hitting him with the Digital Media Championship. De Lander and Warner then make out in the middle of the ring. (PCO is no longer in TNA, his contract having expired at the end of 2024. Recently PCO has made headlines for taking a sledgehammer to the Digital Media Championship at a Game Changer Wrestling event.)

NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships against The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) after Wes Lee shows up and distract the referee while Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe attack The Rascalz from the outside. For the first time, a WWE championship was defended in a TNA ring.

Mike Santana heads to the ring. He talks about how his father taught him to be a man of his word and how he has been exactly that, and mentions his big win against "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander at Genesis. He says that Alexander not only passed the torch to him, but also said "I Quit," then says that in 2025, the goals remain the same and that he is here to be the best, climb the mountain and become World Champion. As he leaves the ring, Mustafa Ali suddenly shows up with his Secret Service entourage for the first time in months and heads to the ring. Mustafa Ali announces that he has signed with TNA Wrestling and that there is work to be done, as TNA needs great leadership and he is that great leader. He says he wants to give the fans something to truly believe in. He then launches a campaign in which he becomes the next World Champion, then leaves the ring. Mustafa Ali refuses to acknowledge Santana's presence throughout.

Tessa Blanchard heads to the stage. Tully Blanchard is seen in the crowd as Tessa talks about how her family practically owns San Antonio, Texas ever since her grandfather Joe Blanchard brought Southwest Championship Wrestling to national prominence. She says that the Spurs do not count as a professional sports team and that San Antonio is only famous for losing the Alamo, then mentions her father being in the crowd and how her father and grandfather knew there was something in her that could not be taught. She says that thing was greater than any Von Erich, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin or Funk and that they said that she is going to be great. She says not everyone's parents tell their children that, and that a price has to be paid to be great. Tessa then says that the fans will not hear that she is great. She says the standard has just been raised in TNA and that it is time to put up or shut up. She says she took out the trash at Genesis and that it is time to get down to business, and that she answers to no one.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship against Matt Cardona. During the match, Cardona inadvertently takes out referee Daniel Spencer, and Hendry hits Cardona with the Standing Ovation. Hendry then wills Cardona up, and Cardona hits Hendry with a low blow. Cardona then leaves the ring to grab the World Championship to use it as a weapon, but John Layfield shows up from out of the crowd to hit Cardona with a Clothesline From Hell. Layfield then has a staredown with Hendry before leaving through the crowd. Cardona then hits Hendry with the World Championship. Referee Daniel Spencer comes to, but Hendry kicks out. Cardona tries to use the World Championship as a weapon again only for Hendry to hit him with the Standing Ovation to retain.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!