Collision Course - Collision recap for May 2, 2026

The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) in a ten-man tag match by submission with a Brutalizer from PAC to Darius Martin. During the match, it is announced that "Fairway to Hell" will air next Saturday night for one hour at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central on TBS.

We see a video package of The Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) on a bus in the desert. "Jungle" Jack Perry says that he has defended the National Championship against two challengers as part of his national tour and that there will be more.

"Jungle" Jack Perry retains the AEW National Championship against Mascara Dorada.

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. Shida says they almost won the women's tag team titles, and Statlander blames Shida for not being a team player for their loss and costing her making history as she pins her to the wall. Shida begs Statlander off, saying she will make it up to her, but Statlander shoves her to the wall and walks off.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat MxM TV (Johnny TV, Mason Madden, Mansoor) in a trios match. After the match, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and tells The Conglomeration it is a matter of time until he gets championship gold around his waist again.

Tony Schiavone, on behalf of AEW, says that everyone in AEW is pulling for Rebel, who has recently announced that she has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) earlier this week.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.

Willow Nightingale retains the TBS Championship against Anna Jay.

Backstage, Renee Paquettte interviews Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Mina Shirakawa, and Harley Cameron. Shida says she is making it up to Statlander with another tag match against Harley and Mina. Harley questions Shida's motives after mocking her talent, and Shida says that Harley does not deserve to touch her shinai. Mina asks how Shida can be trusted, and wants to know where Statlander was when Toni Storm was attacked. Statlander walks off, and Shida follows.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Ace Austin) beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia). After the match, The Death Riders attack The Bang Bang Gang. All of a sudden, Austin and a returning Colten Gunn show up, and the Gunns make the save for Ace Austin and Juice Robinson. Marina Shafir has to save Jon Moxley from the 3:10 to Yuma, which Wheeler Yuta ends up getting hit with. Colten Gunn proclaims that he is back and that Collision is The Bang Bang Gang's show.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Megan Bayne says the women's tag team division is beneath them, and Lena Kross says they have been two former Women's World Champions and two of the best women in AEW in Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. Megan says nobody has a prayer, and that the only hope the women's division has is for God to have mercy on their souls and to strike The Divine Dominion down.

Skye Blue beats Nixi XS by submission with Descent into Madness.

"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against Hook.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 28, 2026

We hear from The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow). Bruce says the WrestleCenter ban does not mean that they and The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) cannot meet in the parking lot, then says that they are ready and want to know where The Slaughterhouse is.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says he always delivers on his promises, then introduces Frankie Kazarian to the announce desk. Kazarian says nobody knows better than him what it is like to be screwed out of a championship and that he was not going to stand idly by as Bosby got screwed, then Mike Anthony and Ray Sanders rush out with security and Matchmaker King Cobra holding them back. Mike Anthony makes it clear he and Sanders want Bosby and Kazarian, then tells King Cobra to make the match and give them their redemption. King Cobra makes it official for next week.

It is announced that Justin Case has suffered internal injuries and several broken ribs at the hands of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and that he has experiences difficulties and complications breathing, walking and using the restroom by himself.

We see footage from Memphis Wrestling mascot Mane's first birthday party, which also featured Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he does not cry over losses and make excuses. He says he learns from losses and moves on, but he does not forget where he is. He says that respect is taken, not given, and that he is taking his spot and his respect, and if he has to beat someone down, so be it. K-Toomer says he knows what he needs to do, but he must remind everyone of who he is first.

CJ Blaine beats Main Event Bradley by count-out. During the match, CJ Money shows up, then he and Bradley fight over Mama Money. As referees restore order on the outside, the referee in the ring counts Main Event Bradley out. After the match, the tug-of-war over Mama Money makes it way to the back.

The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) look for The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) in the parking lot.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) beat The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) in a parking lot brawl.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn saves Brewer, then says he was close to finally getting championship gold in his hands and winning the big one, then blames Marko Stunt for the loss and says that "[Marko Stunt's] ass is grass" when he sees him.

It is announced that The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) and The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) will be in Memphis Wrestling's first-ever steel cage match at the WrestleCenter this Sunday.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) beat Robbie Maddox and Major Curtis.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS and becomes the undisputed Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 28, 2026

Backstage, it is revealed that someone in a black hooded jacket has attacked Derrick King with a shinai.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Bosby says he will not rage and cry because the fix was in and he was conspired against, and calls his match a "four-on-one" with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick King and Mike Anthony involved. He says he has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten his Heritage Championship rematch, which will be one-on-one against Ray Sanders, and he will not have to worry about The GunShow or Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony shows up and says Tim Bosby stated there was no one left and he was second to none, then tells Bosby that he gets him in the ring, Bosby will be second to one and that he will be the one.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament with an inside cradle to advance to the finals.

Matchmaker King Cobra meets with CJ Blaine and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says he has not run from a challenge and they will not run now upon being told that The Hollywood Clique are next in line for the tag titles. Everyone leaves, and King Cobra enters the bathroom. The masked man rushes to the door as soon as it closes to lock King Cobra in.

The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jay Pariah) vs. The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) ends before it can start when C-Rex shows up and gets in the ring. The Vybe Check, including KJ Rockett, get out of dodge while C-Rex clobbers The Disorderlies.

Backstage, Main Event Bradley grounds CJ Money again for constantly losing matches and costing him his match against Big Nasty Phil and has Mama Money take his phone, then tells him to unpack his bags. CJ Money says Bradley is not his real dad before leaving.

Dustin Starr interviews a returning Nixi XS - who is still holding her bedazzled Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship - at the announce desk. Nixi XS says she has beaten every woman in Memphis Wrestling and is the real Women's Champion, then says the fans do not appreciate her talents. She also says that four women attacked her before Diana Taylor got in the ring and says that was not a fair fight, then says she is in action today because the women in the back want to face "the real champion," whether the fans want to acknowledge it or not.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Slick" Nick Scott.

In backstage footage from moments ago, the masked man attacks Mike Anthony with a shinai.

Tim Bosby beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time. During the match, Ray Sanders inadvertently takes out senior official David Knight with a running drop kick in the corner. Sanders hits Bosby with the Code Red followed by The Slice, but Knight is still down. Sanders tries to revive Knight to no avail, and the man in the black hoodie suddenly shows up and strikes Sanders in the back with a shinai. Bosby hits Sanders with a Ripcord Lariat, then revives Knight for the pin, the win and the title. The masked man in the black hoodie then hands the Heritage Championship to Bosby and celebrates in the ring with him, then unmasks to reveal that he is none other than Frankie Kazarian.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 15, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra announces that a #1 contender will soon be decided for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. He says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Tim Bosby and Marko "Hangtime" Harris were all considered, and that Ray Sanders is the #1 contender. Ray Sanders shows up and says that since he was a kid, he watched Corey Maclin's Memphis Wrestling. He says he has gone from being the WrestleCenter's first trainee to being in line for the Heritage Championship. The fans agree when Ray Sanders asks them if they think he is ready, then says he has faced lions, tigers and bears his whole life and that family and friends are behind him and that on Thanksgiving weekend, he is coming for Sycho Simon.

Backstage, K-Toomer is seen with fans at the merchandise table when Big John Dalton's father Big Daddy meets with K-Toomer. He wants the beef squashed and The Big Manes back together, as he did not raise Big John to be like this. K-Toomer says it can be settled with a simple conversation, to which Big John's father says "Let's make it happen."

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox with a schoolkid pin after Eli Knox tries to use the referee as a shield. After the match, Eli Knox hits Colton Cage from behind with a low blow.

We hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe). Tim Grind says that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has gone too far. He says that Jimmy is the only problem they have, and he asks Xya Wolfe to take care of Jimmy while he and Lil' Homie take care of business.

Main Event Money ("Main Event" Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) beats The Super Friends (Wonder Boy, The Shocker, Makkari Kandy) to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and win the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championship rings after J. Webb shows up to grab Makkari Kandy and gets taken out by Wonder Boy and CJ Money hits The Shocker with a top rope lungblower. Bradley pulls CJ Money out of the pinfall attempt to make one of his own and get credit for the pinfall. After the match, CJ Money is not happy with Bradley's actions.

Backstage, Marko Stunt is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders as he meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. He asks for a few minutes to make a big announcement.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

Backstage, DJ Klaun VI - one of K-Toomer's friends - meets with Big John Dalton and asks him to apologize to K-Toomer, with the belief that a little of the The Big Manes magic could come back. Big John Dalton agrees, and says that K-Toomer is still one of his guys, and asks DJ Clown to tell K-Toomer that he is looking for him.

It is announced that head of security Big Dan has recently suffered a heart attack and has had to undergo quadruple bypass surgery. Big Dan's GoFundMe is then mentioned.

Diana Taylor, who is guesting on commentary for the next match when she is revealed to be the last competitor, beats Nixi XS, Xya Wolfe, KJ Rockett and Raven Black with a DDT to Nixi XS to become a three-time Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion, becoming the first to do so. Raven Black and Xya Wolfe celebrate with Diana Taylor to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 23, 2025

The show starts with Big John Dalton welcoming back and helping Buff Bagwell into the WrestleCenter.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We see a recent interview between Dustin Starr and Buff Bagwell. Buff Bagwell is in high spirits after his recent leg amputation.

Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell and Big Jon Dalton at the announce desk. Buff Bagwell says he is here to see Big Jon Dalton win the tag team titles back. He also says that he will be back in the ring one day in Memphis Wrestling, then says Big Jon has followed him since he was a child and that he would not miss this match for the world.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) with a schoolkidpin from Lil' Homie to Steven O'Neal after Steven inadvertently clobbers Devin with a discus clothesline.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock meets with the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) backstage. He says that K-Toomer is out of control and tells Jay Smooth and Kale to take him out in their match.

We see footage of Carlito with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Diana Taylor guests on commentary for the next match. She mentions that she can now see in light and is "65% okay."

Big Mama beats KJ Rockett.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Gio Savage is on the phone when The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) confront him for talking trash about them. Gio Savage mentions that they lost their own signature Hustle Hard Match recently, then leaves. The L.A. Hustlers take offense to this.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy after Makkari is distracted by the sudden appearance of J. Webb.

The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Sycho Simon shows up, distracting both Big John Dalton and Buff Bagwell and allowing Kale to hit K-Toomer in the back with one of the tag team titles as the referees and security are dealing with Sycho Simon.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 26, 2025

Pete Pranica guests on commentary for this week.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts states that two weeks ago, they proved that they ran and still run Memphis Wrestling, then says he has put Memphis Wrestling on his back through the United States. When Zay Washington takes the microphone, he and Roberts are attacked by Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony, and security and officials have to restore order. Soon after a video package for The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) vs. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and James Ellsworth, Bosby and Anthony are seen shaking hands.

We see video footage of The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) getting into their old Dodge truck and driving off for Battle on the Ballfield at New Albany, Mississippi on August 8th.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) after Ellsworth tapes a gold chain to his boot for a superkick on Xya Wolfe as Xya dives off the top rope to the outside.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten a match that will allow her to defend the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship and even the odds: a Lights Out Match.

At the announce desk, Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who says that VaShawn Harvey has cost him the Junior Heritage Championship and that he is done playing around and wants a fight. VaShawn Harvey shows up, and this starts an impromptu match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey by count-out in an impromptu match that goes into the crowd as well as the box seats.

Nixi XS beats Diana Taylor in a Lights Out Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion after throwing a bracelet onto the mat so that she can distract the referee, poke Diana in the eye and hit the DDT to win the match and the title.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Big John Dalton. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up, grabs the microphone, tells Jake to leave, and warns The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) that it is "on sight" and that he will beat the shit out of all of them.

The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony following the distraction by Justin Case.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 14, 2025

In backstage footage from earlier today, we see "The Problem" Aaron Roberts attacking and threatening Marko "Hangtime" Harris as officials and security try to restore order. It takes Justin Case to calm Aaron Roberts down.

Matchmaker King Cobra suddenly shows up. He gets the show started with a match and says that he will have an update on today's main event.

We see footage of Jazz coaching at the WrestleCenter.

CJ Blaine, Kale and "Main Event" Bradley beat "The Gift" Ray Sanders, The Shocker and CJ Money in a six-man tag match to face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion next week. This happens after Bradley drives Kale head-first into the mat before getting the pin and the win for his team.

Dustin Starr has an unscheduled interview with Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk. Marko says that if Aaron Roberts is "The Problem," then he is "the solution," and demands that Matchmaker King Cobra make their match official.

As Makkari Kandy fills up her candy bowl, Wonderboy shows up and congratulates her on her recent victory before the two of them hug. When Wonderboy leaves, J. Webb shows up and shakes his head.

Tim Bosby beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox by submission with the ankle lock.

Sycho Simon is interviewed backstage. Simon grabs the microphone and says that the rules are out the window, because when he beat "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for the Heritage title, he makes the rules.

Dustin Starr interviews The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) at the announce desk. Tim Grind warns The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that they are coming for them and that they accepted their challenge a long time ago. Lil' Homie says that before he and Tim Grind take care of business with The L.A. Hustlers, Xya Wolfe will take care of business in the ring right now.

Nixi XS beats Xya Wolfe with a DDT to send a message to Diana Taylor. During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) attack Tim Grind and Lil' Homie at ringside, and their brawl goes to the back. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says that Diana Taylor is crying in pain and says that she warned her, and says it is Diana's fault if she cannot show up to defend her title just like she defends hers. Nixi says that until Diana can meet her eye-to-eye and face-to-face in the ring, she will never be the real Memphis Women's Champion.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with The Shocker at the snack bar, then The Shocker leaves and Ray Sandersis met by Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn will be the Junior Heritage Champion, then wishes Ray Sanders luck as they both leave.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after missing a second Problem Bomb when he points at Pete Pranica in the corner.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 26, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.

We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.

Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.

Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.

Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 8, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says it has been a wild ride for him in Memphis Wrestling, but he has to know if he can beat K-Toomer. K-Toomer shows up, and Big John Dalton says he knows he can beat him, but there is only one way to find out. K-Toomer tells Big John not to step up to a fight with doubt in his mind, and to make sure this is what he wants, as this will be a life lesson. Suddenly, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock says he is so happy because Van Viciouss is gone and he is Manager of the Year three years straight. He says fat people suck and that K-Toomer and Big John are the fattest in Memphis Wrestling. K-Toomer says Blaylock looks like he has sleep apnea, then wants to see if Big John Dalton can earn his respect and throw down in a tag team match. Big John accepts, and Blaylock says "I'm not scared of you" at K-Toomer while still calling him fat.

Marko Harris beats Tim Bosby follow a series of pinfall attempts. After the match, Marko Harris wants to shake Bosby's hand, but Tim Bosby, slighted at how the match ended and feeling that he kicked out at two (to which the crowd agrees, as does Dustin Starr after the commercial break), walks away.

We hear from Big Nasty Phil, who admits that he did not expect "Main Event" Bradley to turn on him after the last two years after all they have done and blame him for everything. He says Bradley was getting pinned 95% of the time and that next week, it will be a Skimahorn family reunion, and he will pull the belt off and beat Bradley within an inch of his life.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal). After the match, Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says The L.A. Hustlers would go down in history and that he has the perfect match for them after talking with Matt Hardy: Memphis Wrestling's first-ever ladder match for the tag team titles.

Backstage, "Lil' Homie" Lance meets with Tim Grind and says The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) should not get away with what they did to Flex. Tim Grind says The L.A. Hustlers will get what they deserve and to stay the course, then Xya Wolf shows up and thanks them for the help at SuperBout. Tim Grind says he sees her potential and that he and Lance will have her back in the future.

We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that the WWE ID program is running the world, and while superstars are making a name for themselves, he tells everyone not to forget about him after how he made an impact at the WWN Supershow. He invites all comers to Memphis so he can prove he is the baddest man on both sides of the Mississippi.

Before the next match, Nixi XS shows up with a Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship belt (which is bigger than Diana's) decorated with pink trim.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS by disqualification after Nixi hits Diana in the head with her own bedazzled version of the Women's Championship.

CJ Blaine meets with CJ Money. CJ Blaine tells CJ Money that he is a full grown man and not a mama's boy when CJ Money says that he loves his mother he has to do what his mother tells him, then CJ Money has to hide CJ Blaine when Mama Money suddenly shows up. Mama Money chews CJ Money out for squandering influences and running off, and tells him that either the bad influences stop or he will make him go get a switch.

We see members-only footage of Derrick King's standing ovation after his final match.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who brags about beating Derrick King and then says that if he has to take the house down brick by brick and board by board, he will do it. He calls out of the rest of the locker room, and says it is about time to set Memphis on fire.

K-Toomer and Big John Dalton beat The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after a hooded Van Viciouss stops "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from using a folding chair as a weapon, hitting Jay Smooth with the chair and chasing Blaylock out of the WrestleCenter. K-Toomer and Big John Dalton shake hands after the match to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 4, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock addresses being taunted with Twinkies by the fans by saying he has never had a Twinkie in his life, then says there have been a lot of tag teams in the past that have made it big and that he will have the best tag team in professional wrestling. He says that his team will take on anybody, including The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), and that he wants the tag team titles right now.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after they whip Ray Collins and Jay Smooth into each other. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk. Lamont tells Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) to look who is still on the streets and who is now standing on the sidewalks, and Bradley says that the streets have love for on one and demands that Dustin Starr declare that they are "his boys."

We hear from The O'Neal Brothers (Devin and Steven O'Neal), who say that they have the longest win streak in Memphis Wrestling and plant to ride that wave into 2025. They say that "O'Neals rule" is a statement and that they prove why they do just that.

It is revealed that a limo has pulled up to the WrestleCenter. AJ Francis steps out of the limo, and re-introduces himself as "The King of Memphis," stating that he is back to win the Grind City Rumble, as it is time that he got more championship gold.

We see footage of Coach Pillar running for St. Jude.

Dustin Starr interviews AJ Francis at the announce desk. AJ Francis says that Memphis is a backwater town that he hates to go to because the fans hate him, then shows off his T-shirt, which makes fun of Joe Hendry, and says he is back to win the Grind City Rumble. He not only declares that he will enter the Rumble, but that he will win the Rumble and make sure Joe Hendry does not win it, as he deserves none of his accolades and has ridden coattails from beginning to end. He mocks the fans again, then says that like death and taxes, he is undeniable. As for the other participants in the Grind City Rumble, he is going to win the Rumble no matter who is in it before mocking the fans even more. He then addresses the "You suck" chants by proclaiming that the only thing that sucks in Memphis is the Memphis Grizzlies.

CJ Money is brought in by his mother, who demands that CJ Money be given more respect in Memphis Wrestling, and says she is not moving until she speaks to who is in charge. CJ Money is completely embarrassed.

We see footage of Big Dan asking the fans who will win the Grind City Rumble.

Gio Savage beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage after Colton Cage takes too long on the top rope.

Dustin Starr interviews Barnabas the Ringmaster at the announce desk. Barnabas says he has been away for a long time because he did not think anybody wanted him here, and he thought The Twins of Salem would be better off without him. He realized he was wrong and that he has failed The Twins. He blames Reverend Ash Taylor for The Righteous Path (Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) getting into his head, and The Righteous Path soon shows up. After the commercial break, Reverend Ash Taylor calls Barnabas a cockroach, and when he tells the fans to shut up, Barnabas goes off on them. Taylor calls the fans freaks and says that his words are as empty as his future. He tells Barnabas that he will follow The Righteous Path or he will be buried six feet other. Barnabas says he has had enough of Ash Taylor and calls him a chicken. Brother Bruce sneaks up on Barnabas and grabs him from behind, and while Bruce fights back despite not being a wrestler, the numbers game takes over, and Reverend Ash Taylor hits Barnabas in the stomach with his red shinai. Ash Taylor then hooks Barnabas with the shinai with a Russian leg sweep, then The Righteous Path leaves.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that Ray Ray Sanders wants to run in like a knight in shining armor and save the day, then says that if he really was his friend, he would have been there at the retirement ceremony. He says Ray Ray Sanders is no friend of Derrick and just wants to be like him, and for that, he will put him through a table and into the back of a hearse.

Diana Taylor beats C-Rex, Nixi XS, Makkari Kandy, Xya Wolfe and Erica Torres in a Championship Scramble to win the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship for a second time after everyone piles onto C-Rex for a pinfall attempt after Diana Taylor hits C-Rex with the DDT.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 7, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is running around signing contracts, but keeps ducking the contract for the Heritage title match at Milestone 200. He says he has signed, but Roberts is ducking him, and now, he is going to handle business with Matchmaker King Cobra. King Cobra says he has done everything he can and does not know what else to do, and states there is no stipulation that he says can force Roberts to sign. King Cobra says he can suspend Roberts, but GunShow would have to fight his way from the bottom up again. Roberts says he will defend the title when he feels like it and that he has better things to do, and GunShow says either Roberts will sign the contract, or he will make him sign it.

Backstage, Diana Taylor meets with Makkari Kandy and J. Webb, saying they have a big match today.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) beats The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) after Sister Asa distracts Jacksyn Crowley in the corner.

We see footage of Big John Dalton training for the Grind City Rumble.

We hear from Colton Cage, who says it is a beautiful day to be a beautiful day and that he is ready for action today.

Dustin Starr interviews Butterbean at the announce desk. Butterbean says Memphis is "where real wrestling started" and talks about the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight, saying it was "more of a punching bag match." As he claims that Jake Paul refuses to fight him, "Main Event" Bradley - dressed like Butterbean - and Big Nasty Phil show up. Bradley says Butterbean may be a legend, but there are three men he cannot knock out - Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, and himself. Bradley says that he is coming for Butterbean and knows that he can put him on the ground, then Big John Dalton shows up for the next match. Butterbean guests on commentary.

Big John Dalton beats "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley confronts Butterbean at the announce desk only to get knocked out.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk, demanding that they leave the tag team titles at the desk. They refuse, claiming to have beaten Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) and shoving Dustin before Too Kool II show up and start a brawl. Referees, officials and even Matchmaker King Cobra show up to break up the brawl, and King Cobra makes a Hustle Hard match between the two teams for Milestone 200 before confiscating the tag team titles, which will be on the line for the match.

Colton Cage beats Kale. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton says he has put another soul down with Cupid's Arrow, then says it was more than a victory; it was a statement. He then says he is ready for the Grind City Rumble.

Backstage, we hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he watched Jonathan Gresham's matches with Zack Sabre Jr. as he was coming up and that he will give Gresham everything has while knowing Gresham will give him even more. He says that he is focused not just on Gresham, but the Grind City Rumble, which he plans to win.

Nixi XS and C-Rex beat Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 27, 2024

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Luke Justice with two GunShow Lariats. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk, and Brett Michaels asks K-Toomer if he is ready, for he is coming for what belongs to him. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up and stares down Brett, then addresses "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, saying that the next time he sees him, it is on sight.

Backstage, Justin Case speaks with "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, saying K-Toomer now has a big problem. Roberts says he does not care what K-Toomer wants or needs, as he wants the Heritage Championship and he will walk out of the ring with it.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) by disqualification after Gaston smacks the referee after using him as a human shield. The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. Referee David Knight is the championship official for this match.

It is revealed that J. Webb has been attacked in the parking lot by Sycho Simon and that Simon has taken J. Webb's doll hostage.

After the commercial break, Assistant Matchmaker Michaels tries to assist J. Webb in the parking lot. Sycho Simon is nowhere to be seen.

We hear from "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, saying that the last months or so has not gone his way before re-introducing himself to the fans.

"The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage beats Tyler Thorn.

We hear from Lord Crewe, who is coming to Memphis Wrestling in two weeks. Lord Crewe introduces himself, saying he has set fire to the United Wrestling Network and has fought men in over 25 states, Canada, Japan and all over the world. He now finds himself in Memphis to find the biggest, meanest men in professional wrestling and he wants to see what Memphis has to offer.

We will hear from Marti Belle next week!

Nixi XS and Raven Black beat "Dangerous" Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy.

We hear from Kirk Swiss, who says that he has talked about how great the past was and how great the future will become, but he must talk about the present, as Memphis is at a deficit and does not have the wrestlers and champions that it needs. He asks the fans for their support so they can all make make Memphis great again.

Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins and Tim Bosby meet. Both men shake hands, agreeing that the best man will win.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "All The Way" Ray Collins. Referee David Knight is the championship official for this match.

Dustin Starr interviews Coach Pillar, who is carrying the Ansley Cup for the Rumble On The Trail winner, to promote Rumble On The Trail 2. All of a sudden, Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce show up, and Ash Taylor says that everyone's time for absolution will come before announcing that Marrow has atoned for his sins and has come back to The Righteous Path. Marrow shows up, then Reverend Ash Taylor commands him to save his opponent. Marrow gets in the ring. Coach Pillar guests on commentary for the next match.

Marrow vs. Denzel Rollins ends in a no-contest after Brother Bruce gets physically involved in the match. After the match, Reverend Ash Taylor is about to strike Denzel Rollins in the back with his red shinai when Coach Pillar confronts him. Brother Bruce grabs Coach Pillar and replaces Denzel Rollins with him in the matter. Marrow and Brother Bruce gang up on and attack Coach Pillar, ripping the back of his shirt so that Reverend Ash Taylor can strike him in the back with a red shinai. Ash Taylor breaks the shinai over Coach Pillar's back as security moves in.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 13, 2024

Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) after Gio Savage inadvertently clotheslines Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King at the announce desk. Derrick says they are closer than brothers and there is nothing to see here, and Ray Ray agrees.

We hear from Mike Anthony. Once again, Mike Anthony is frustrated with his losing streak and the fact that he has nobody, and says that he has forgotten who and what he is.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says he has scouted talent for weeks, and that he will watch the next match because he has his eyes on Mike Anthony. Blaylock guests on commentary for the next match. When Jay Smooth comes out for the next match, he is crawling out from the back, with Mike Anthony close behind, as he has already attacked him.

Jay Smooth beats Mike Anthony by countout as Mike Anthony screams at the camera. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock chews out Mike Anthony before saying that he can make him a star because he is a winner, and tells Mike Anthony that he wants him in The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service). Blaylock opens his arms and hugs Mike Anthony, and Mike Anthony hugs back with a dejected look on his face.

It is announced that Mackenzie Morgan is still under medical supervision and has received partial clearance, and that she will be at the WrestleCenter next week.

Nixi XS beats Just Jodie. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says she has studying her competition, yet Mackenzie Morgan only gives an open challenge when she is not here and calls her concussion "a headache" while mocking the fact that Mackenzie is not here. Nixi says that the next time Mackenzie is here, "You...me...I write the contract."

We see Kurt Swiss at the WrestleCenter, which he calls "the place where Memphis wrestling history comes to die," then says Big John Dalton is the face of Memphis Wrestling and is nothing like the Memphis legends. He says that next week, he will show him what it means to be great.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says Marrow has his own sins to suffer more much like the fans, then apologizes for giving the fans a chance to walk the righteous path, as a shepherd brings his flock home instead of asking them to come home.

Brother Bruce quickly beats CJ Money. After the match, Brother Bruce places CJ Money on the announce desk and holds him down by the arms so that Reverend Ash Taylor can hit CJ Money in the back with his red shinai. Security steps in before Reverend Ash Taylor can do any more damage.

It is announced that "Real1" NZo vs. AJ Francis next week will officially be for the Total Nonstop Action Digital Media Championship as per Matchmaker King Cobra and Total Nonstop Action management.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) vs. Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends before it can begin when Matthew and Gaston show up wearing only the tag team belts. This does not matter to Too Kool II, who strip them of the belts and leave them running around - and away - in their underwear, which has each others' faces on them.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael finds out from Matchmaker King Cobra that AJ Francis vs. "Real1" NZO will be for the TNA Digital Media Championship, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be on commentary for today's main event. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them from inside a closet (and taking and handling Michael's coat).

K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Denzel Rollins. During the match, Justin Case and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts show up to watch from the announce desk.. After the match, Aaron Roberts throws Denzel Rollins out of the ring before brawling with K-Toomer and hitting him with the Problem Bomb. Despite K-Toomer's demand not to get involved, Brett Michaels gets in the ring and chases Roberts out of the ring. Afterwards, K-Toomer confronts Brett Michaels, and both men have a staredown in the ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 4, 2024

Pete Pranica guests on commentary for this week.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby mentions losing the Internet Championship to "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, but says that when you get knocked down, you get right back up, and that is what he plans on doing. He tells Aaron Roberts he wants his rematch so he can become a three-time Internet Champion. "The Chosen One" Zay Washington shows up and agrees with Tim Bosby regarding the Internet Championship and respect something, but Bosby wants something that he also wants, and proposes that they have a match right now. Assistant Matchmaker Michael shows up and mentions that Justin Case and Aaron Roberts are not here, and proposes putting them in a tag team match right now.

Tim Bosby and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal).

Backstage, Big John Dalton is talking with Coach Pillar about the Boston Marathon when The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston) shows up. Sir Matt says Big John's win against Gaston does not count as they make fun of his appearance before saying that he will not win against him because he is "a big, fat loser." When Matt and Gaston leaves, Buff Bagwell shows up to have a conversation regarding The Nyxx Network.

Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels meets with Matchmaker King Cobra, wanting The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Marrow) today by any means necessary, even if it means he gets one person in each corner.

We hear from "All Heart" Blake Christian, who apologizes to "The Chosen One" Zay Washington before stating that things change with fame and money and that one can either crumble and disappear or become even greater than one could imagine. He admits that the latter option is a lonely road but can lead to championship gold, then mentions Zay's match for the Internet Championship and entertains the idea of winning the Internet title off of him.

Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn tells Big Nasty Phil that J. Webb has been putting them through the ringer, and that he is sick of it. He says that today, J. Webb has nobody in his corner, and tells Phil to break J. Webb's legs because they are done with him.

J. Webb beats Big Nasty Phil. During the match, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn gets on the apron. J. Webb grabs him, but is able to dodge Big Nasty Phil when Phil charges at him. J. Webb pushes Phil into Bradley before winning with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Brad charges at J. Webb only to eat a back body drop, but Phil knocks J. Webb down. Brad and Phil gang up on J. Webb, then Phil pulls a chair out from underneath the ring, which Brad drives J. Webb face-first into.

We hear from Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says the tag team division is better than it has ever been, then says Too Kool II is the best tag team and that it is time for them to get some championship gold. Flex says everyone talks about them because they want to be them, and that the other teams hate on them when they do not even know who they are.

Mackenzie Morgan and Makkari Kandy beat Nixi XS and Raven Black.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael wants a rematch against Van Viciouss, even though Van Viciouss is a coward and will not give him his vindication. Matchmaker King Cobra says that if he wants the match, they can make the match and go from there.

We see news footage of Coach Pillar's charity work for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Dustin Starr interviews Coach Pillar at the announce desk. As Coach Pillar talks about how he ran the Boston Marathon and raised money for St. Jude and raising money again in Pontotoc, Mississippi, The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston) shows up. Sir Matt calls Coach Pillar "a big, fat loser just like Big John Dalton" for not winning the marathon before bragging about how they are winners for being tag team champions. He then says that if Coach Pillar needs someone to mentor him on how to be a winner, they are happy to do that. Sir Matt says that Big John Dalton is okay and at least tries, but they are never going to be on The Nyxx Network's level. Gaston says that Big Jon Dalton will never beat him no matter how hard he tries and will always be "a big, fat jigglin' loser."

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader, Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) want to fight him, but turn tail as soon as they see him. He then calls out Maurice the Strong for a match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion, saying that he will soon see him eye-to-eye.

We hear from Barnabus the Ringmaster, who dares K-Toomer to look himself in the mirror and realize that he is a freak just like the rest of The Circuz (Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker), but chooses to play hero to the fans instead of being their champion. He says that next week, K-Toomer's lie will come to an abrupt end when a new Heritage Champion is crowned.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Morrow) in a four-on-one handicap match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 24, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Hollyhood Haley J at the announce desk. Haley J wants to know where Mackenzie Morgan, but after finding out that Mackenzie is not here, she wants to hear that she is facing her for the Memphis Women's Championship. When she hears about the Fatal 4-Way to crown a new contender for the title, she says she did not come here from Kentucky for nothing and that she gets what she wants, and demands she be placed in the match to make it a Five Starr Five-Way.

Mike Anthony beats "All The Way" Ray Collins by submission and referee stoppage to advance to the Cobra Cup finals after The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) shows up and distracts Collins, allowing Mike Anthony to choke Ray Collins out to advance.

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael come up with the "Play By The Rules Match" to keep Simon from cheating in his match with Michael at SuperBout III.

Hollywood Haley J is officially in today's women's Fatal 4-Way Match, officially making it a Five Starr Five-Way.

We hear from Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex), who brings up how The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) want to keep bringing up how old they are and how they should be running away. Tim Grind says they have been doing it longer than everyone else, then asks The Last Savages who their daddies are. Flex says that they have done everything that The Last Savages have wanted to do.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco). After the match, Draco attacks Tim Grind with a chair, and both teams brawl until Tim Grind gets a chair of his own and nails Draco with it, causing Gio Savage to retreat.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy to bring down the Clique and that Van Viciouss should have been in the Cobra Cup Tournament. Dustin Starr then brings up Jimmy Blaylock's contract and the petition to remove Jimmy from Memphis Wrestling, and mentions that if Van Viciouss loses to Ray Collins at SuperBout III, his contract will not be renewed. Jimmy says the only way to make it in Memphis Wrestling is to be buddies with Dustin Starr, and Van Viciouss says that he is the best in Memphis.

Van Viciouss beats Jay Smooth with a curb stomp followed by the Camel Clutch.

We hear from Barnabas the Leader, who offers to sell an autographed 8x10 for $150. He ends up getting a ring and an air freshener as an equivalent payment after Maurice the Strong shows up to grab the car from the back to keep the fan from driving off.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that today is the day that he knocks out one more person to advance to the Cobra Cup Finals, knock out Mike Anthony, and continue on to become Memphis Heritage Champion.

K-Toomer beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage by knockout to advance to the Cobra Cup finals. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up, and all of security have to stop Mike Anthony from getting in the ring with K-Toomer.

In the parking lot, Ray Ray Sanders gets a call from someone, saying that he and the person on the other line have a Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship rematch at SuperBout III.

Cassandra Golden beats Nixi XS, Queen Nyxx, and Diana Taylor and Hollyhood Haley J with the Golden Rings to Nixi XS after Diana Taylor and Nyxx brawl their way to the back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 27, 2024

We see Van Viciouss, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and AJ Francis step out of a limo. Waldo is seen in the background.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. Blaylock says everyone is jealous of them because they have the fame, the muscle and the money, which he pays top dollar for tax. Blaylock then brings out AJ Francis and hands him a stack of $100 bills, and AJ Francis says that "When money calls, you answer the phone." He says that just like cash, he is on demand, then pretends to take a call on the stack of money as he holds it to his ear while disaparaging Elvis Presley. After Francis says they call him "Dolla" because he is all about business, "All The Way" Ray Collins shows up. Collins says he had the feeling Blaylock would buy out AJ Francis with his money, then says he has some cash of his own in the form of Ohio Valley wrestler Cash Flo, who shows up and confronts Francis. Cash Flo says it is great to be back in Memphis, Tennessee, then says listening to The Hollywood Clique and AJ Francis is not great. He says he is tired of them talking down on Ray Collins, who has more heart in one finger than Van Viciouss does in his "pink panties," and tells Viciouss to "nut up or shut up" in a match, and if Viciouss steps up to him, he will punch him right in the mouth. Cash Flo also warns Francis that he knows where he comes from and how he makes his money, then says he makes his money by taking it from fools like Francis.

In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Mackenzie Morgan and Tim Bosby talk in the parking lot and talk about their future plans for 2024 as well as their tag team match today.

Mackenzie Morgan and Tim Bosby beat Devin O'Neal and Nixi XS.

We hear from Cameron Cole, who announces that he has signed with Memphis Wrestling. He says that the fans are a lot of friendly faces, than says he is "really, really good" at being bad. He says it is 2024 and it is time to kick some bad habits, and he has even given up smoking. He then says that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," and that it is time for everyone to keep their eyes on him and that it is time for "the bad attitude era."

We see a vignette for "The Atrocity" Krule, where Kruel approaches an abandoned house with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in his hands. He hands the title on a wooden post chained to the ceiling, much to the delight of Brooklynn.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up for an impromptu interview at the announce desk. He says he will not sit in the back and allow nothing to be done regarding "The Atrocity" Krule's attack on "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and that he wants Krule in a match next week.

Backstage, Big Nasty Phil and "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn" talk about Brad's lastest loss when Phil notices J. Webb in the background. Phil does not notice J. Webb at all, and thinks that Bradley is seeing things.

We hear from "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony, who says that there are levels to violence and that the ultimate level of violence has been reached. He says that this will end between himself and K-Toomer this Sunday.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowler and Abel Booker) beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross).

We hear from Simon, who says that everyone in Memphis Wrestling hates The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) and deems everything their fault. He says that everything they do is the fault of the person behind the camera, who he then beats down. He says that it had to be done, and that nobody ever in Memphis Wrestling or in life will ever stop him, not even the person he beat up. We then find out that the person Simon beat up was Mr. Chris. He then warns the locker room, because he is coming for everybody.

Dustin Starr interviews "DDT" Diana Taylor at the announce desk. She says that her injury was worse than previously thought, but she is on the mend and she will be back at the WrestleCenter. Suddenly, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx shows up and says that what happened to Diana Taylor is what happens to people who mess with her. As soon as Nyxx turns her back to mock Diana Taylor, Diana hits Nyxx with one of her crutches. Suddenly, Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston show up and attack Diana Taylor from behind before wrapping a metal folding chair around Diana Taylor's injured foot. All of a sudden, Ray Ray Sanders shows up, takes one of Diana's crutches, and scares The Nyxx Network (Nyxx, Sir Matthew, Lord Gaston) out of the ring.

"All The Way" Ray Collins and Cash Flo beat Van Viciouss and AJ Francis. After the match, Francis gets angry with Van Viciouss and eventually punches him out.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 16, 2023

K-Toomer beats Jay Smooth. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says the Heritage Championship represents history and that none of this means without being a part of that written history, and he is here to write his. He then calls out King Cobra, saying they need to talk. After the commercial break, King Cobra shows up, and K-Toomer wants to know where he is following putting Mike Anthony down while Anthony was #1 contender to the Heritage Championship. After King Cobra says that K-Toomer is #1 contender, Mike Anthony shows up and says he was the #1 contender last time he checked, but K-Toomer says that last time he checked, he put Mike Anthony down. Mike Anthony threatens to sue King Cobra if he does not honor his #1 contendership just before "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and declares himself the #1 contender. King Cobra makes both Mike Anthony and K-Toomer #1 contenders and puts all three men in a Triple Threat Match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, much to Mike Anthony's irritation. Mike Anthony hits K-Toomer in the back with a chair, and security has to stop Brett Michaels from going after him. Mike Anthony leaves, but not without hitting one of the security guards (who has played Waldo in the Halloween battle royal as well as at Brighton Brawl 2).

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simon says Christmas is upon us and that he loves the pretty colors, such as the greens, the white of the snow and especially blood red. He says that when The Posse returns, somebody is going to bleed. We then see Mr. Chris's burned face as he says that he will be home for Christmas.

Barnabas the Producer guests on commentary for the next match.

The Roberts Family Legacy (Cordale Roberts and Big Red) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), much to the disappointment of Barnbas the Producer.

Backstage, Barnabas the Producer tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that today's loss is just a temporary setback and that he has found their lucky rubber chickens. Lamont finally has enough, and he and Bradley then take all of Barnabas' chains, hat and durag before finally demanding his shoes as payment for pushing them towards failure. After The L.A. Hustlers leave, Barnabas loses it and realizes that they need Barnabas the Leader, not Barnabas the Producer.

Cassandra Golden and McKenzie Morgan beat "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx and Nixi XS by submission with a hold from Cassandra to Nixi XS.

Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage argue over "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo being the weak link in their team before Colton Cage proposes that Justin Cole and Mulitalo get in the ring one-on-one and hash out their differences so they can make the name they should have made for themselves in the Trios Tournament. Justin Cole tells Colton to tell Mulitalo to pack a lunch.

"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.

"Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole after "Casanova" Colton Cage slides into the ring and hits Justin Cole with a cutter from out of nowhere.

Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone saying some people have to grow up. Mikey overhears this, and this gives him an idea.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Blaylock says that the shenanigans going on in Memphis Wrestling with the petition to ban him are illegal, for he has a contract and he is not going anywhere. He says that not one wrestler had better sign that petition, but Dustin Starr reminds Blaylock that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed that petition before Eric Young suddenly shows up. Eric Young says he has been here only long enough to know he does not lie Blaylock or Viciouss and that every wrestler in the back has signed that petition, and if they do not watch their mouths, he will also sign it. He then says that he and Viciouss have a match and that it is time to figure things out right now.

Eric Young beats Van Viciouss with a crucifix pin. During the match, "All The Way" Ray Collins shows up with a petition to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock for the fans to sign. After the match, Eric Young signs the petition on Ray Collins' back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 28, 2023

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "Big" Bull Bronson. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock can hire all the lawyers he wants, because he will take care of things once and for all next week.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) outside. Mr. Chris says that if he were the driver, Flex would have died. Lance asks if they are going too far, but Simon says that Flex is just a casualty of war and that he has something special for Tim Grind.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan meets Cassandra Golden for the first time since winning the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship. Cassandra says it is good to be back, and the two of them talk about Cassandra's triple threat match.

Cassandra Golden beats Bashley Bones and Nixi XS in a Trick or Treat Triple Threat Match with the Golden Rings on Bashley Bones.

We see footage of someone opening the front door of an abandoned house before we see the visage of Krule.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events between K-Toomer and Mike Anthony, which have led to a Memphis Street Fight.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Grind at the announce desk. Tim Grind mentions that every time he brings someone to Memphis Wrestling, something tragic happens to them. He says that Lance has been kidnapped and brainwashed and that Flex was nearly run over, then says homies are hard to kill and that Flex will return next week. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up, and Mr. Chris attacks Tim Grind from behind before Simon hits Grind in the back with a chair. As Mr. Chris is about to hit Tim Grind with the spiked shoulder pad, Lance stops him. The Posse soon turn on Lance, but when Simon is about to throw a fireball at him, Lance ducks it and Mr. Chris gets blinded instead.

In footage from last week, everyone wishes Dustin Starr a happy birthday.

We see some highlights from the VIP session before this week's show.

We see some footage from Jeff Jarrett's recent interview during his appearance in Memphis for All Elite Wrestling.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says that he made his answer loud and clear, but he is calling out Reverend Ash Taylor to give him an answer face-to-face. The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) shows up, and Big John Dalton tells Ash Taylor "Hell no!" before tearing up the pamphlet and telling him he will get in the ring and "whup that ass." Righteous Ash Taylor tells Brother Bruce that this is his fight and that he will show Big John Dalton what happens when one rejects The Righteous Path. When the match begins, Reverend Ash Taylor turns his back, allowing Brother Bruce and Ryan Rembrandt to attack Big John Dalton from behind. All of a sudden, four men clad in black full-body suits show up and surround the announce desk, then approach Big John Dalton. Reverend Ash Taylor allows them to pick Big John Dalton up and carry him out to the back.

We see footage from the halloween costume contest before the show.

Krule last eliminates Gangrel in the Monster Brawl Battle Royal, which sees some participants in costumes and also sees special appearance by Kevin Thorn and Crazzy Steve.