Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque is in the ring to start tonight's show. Triple H says that we are living in a magical time and that everyone, whether it is fans, talent, the media or who is running things in the back, has an opinion over who the best wrestler of all times. He says that there are a lot of categories and criteria to judge who is the best by, but they are all subjective, and he has the ability to see it from many sides as a fan, wrestler, businessman and promoter. Triple H then says that tonight is one of those nights where everybody can agree on one things despite the many sides and angles he can view it from: John Cena is the single biggest asset the business has ever seen and the greatest of all time. He then introduces John Cena to the ring. Cena says that tonight is an amazing night and addresses who he would like his final opponent to be, then says that this is a team effort and that this is not possible without the fans. Cena states that his final match has been brought up a lot, but one person has asked him what to do with his retirement tour. He says he wants to leave wrestling better than he found it and that WWE have allowed him to do that and the fans have put up with him over the years. Cena says that the participants in the Last Time Is Now Tournament will be able to showcase their skills in an effort to be the one to retire him. He then proclaims that at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13th, it will be the night that closes one chapter and gives a night of opportunity and a chance for Superstars to shine. He also says that the brightest stars NXT have to offer will be there. Cena states that this night will also pave the road head, which is what he wanted to do with this tour, then admits that he wanted to come to Boston, Massachusetts one more time after his history with WWE in the town as a fan and as a performer. As Cena tells the fans in Boston that he wanted to thank them for their support, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio suddenly shows up. Dominik speaks Spanish at the first, then wants to know what Triple H will do after his championship celebration was interrupted last week by a deadbeat, then says he interrupts "old man celebrations" and says that whatever is going on is not as important as him. Cena sizes up the situation, but Dominik says it is not about him or Boston and tells him to stay in the corner, let grown folk handle business and only speak when spoken to or else he will put him down. Cena tells Dominik "Fine speech," then tells Domink that he has forgotten where he is and who he is talking to, and while he would give Dominik a chance in any other town, he is invincible tonight in Boston, and tells Dominik to pick his words carefully or else he will lose the fight he is trying to pick. Cena tells Dominik "Wrong time, wrong place, wrong guy," then - out of the respect he has for Rey Mysterio - he will give Dominik a chance to walk back to the back. Dominik says Cena will need more than magic to touch him, because he is not even at his peak and he is better than Cena ever was in his prime. He says that at any time, any place in any era, he would have whooped Cena's ass, which leads to "You fucked up!" chants from the crowd before Triple H says that he agrees with them and says this is a good era, a good place and "a hell of a time." Triple H then puts Dominik Mysterio in a match against John Cena right here, right now with the Intercontinental Championship on the line before calling for a referee and making the match official.
John Cena beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion and a Grand Slam Champion! During the match, the first referee is knocked out when John Cena inadvertently hits him with Dominik's feet as he goes for an Attitude Adjustment, and Cena makes Dominik submit to the STF for nothing as there is no referee. Another referee shows up, and this time, Cena is able to hit the Attitude Adjustment following the 619 and a top rope frog splash from Dominik Mysterio to win the match and the one championship that, until now, he has never held in WWE. Cena thanks the fans in Boston, Massachusetts after the match.
Backstage, John Cena is congratulated by the locker room on his victory and is personally thanked by Rey Mysterio, who says that "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio needed that ass-kicking. Cena says Dominik is a good kid and needed a lesson. "The America Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and congratulates Cena before both men shake hands.
WWE acknowledges Veterans' Day.
Rusev beats Damian Priest to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament after hitting the Machka Kick after thumbing and gouging Priest's eyes.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee talk with General Manager Adam Pearce regarding potential opponents. Dragon Lee has come up with the team name of "Dragones con Estilo." Maxxine Dupri shows up as Styles and Dragon Lee leave, and Maxxine says that while training is going well, she must take on Becky Lynch. Maxxine gets her shot at the Women's Intercontinental Championship next week. After Pearce leaves, Becky shows up and punches Maxxine before telling her she does not stand a chance.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk calls out Logan Paul for his actions last week so he can kick his ass, saying that he is willing to fight in the streets of Boston, Massachusetts if he has to. Logan Paul shows up and says that getting punched in the face by Floyd Mayweather is nothing compared to getting squashed by "Big" Bronson Reed, and says that if you do not conform to The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed), you are getting cracked every week. Logan says that he is not in the mood for getting cracked, then says that he thought he knew it all until he was opened to a whole new vision after being splashed by Bronson Reed. The Vision then shows up and stands beside Logan. Heyman calls Punk the single, most unlikable human being he has ever seen in his life as The Vision approach the ring, and says Punk is friendless because Punk betrays his friendships. He calls Punk a miserable bastard and the most unlikable person he has ever seen, and that he could not be any more unlikable unless his name was AJ Lee. Puk says that if AJ was here, she would leave The Vision in a puddle of piss and blood. Punk then says that all falls on him since AJ is not here, then dares all four men to get in the ring. Suddenly, "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and stands alongside Punk, and they are joined in turn by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. This soon starts a brawl all around the ring, and Punk almost gets his hands on Heyman. All three men lay out Bronson Reed, and The Vision have no choice but to back off.
Stephanie Vaquer retains the Women's World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez. After the match, Roxanne Perez attacks Vaquer from behind, but Nikki Bella atacks Roxanne. Vaquer and Nikki soon clean house before Nikki smacks Vaquer in the face with the Women's World Championship.
We see another vignette for WrestleMania 42 where "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk play poker.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with CM Punk, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Punk says he has a team and wants The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul), and when Pearce asks if he is hearing what he thinks he is hearing, Punk calls for William Regal. Regal suddenly shows up and yells "WarGames!"
Sheamus beats Shinsuke Nakamura to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament.
It is announced that next week, the Last Time is Now Tournament continues with Je'Von Evans vs. a returning Gunther and Solo Sikoa vs. another opponent that General Manager Adam Pearce keeps a surprise.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions for a third time after Nia Jax and Lash Legend show up to pull Charlotte out of the Figure Eight and beat up Alexa Bliss when she confronts them on the outside, allowing The Kabuki Warriors to hit the double-team on Charlotte for the win and the titles. After the match, Nia and Lash attack Charlotte and Alexa. The Kabuki Warriors get back in the ring to have a staredown with Nia and Lash at first, then all four of them attack the former champions until Iyo Sky runs to the ring. Iyo fends off Nia and Lash, then hits The Kabuki Warriors with a missile drop kick. Nia and Lash soon get the upper hand and go back on the attack with The Kabuki Warriors until Rhea Ripley rushes in wearing a protective facemask and evens the numbers game. Rhea tosses Kairi out of the ring into Asuka, Nia and Lash with a Razor's Edge, then takes a microphone and yells "WarGames!"
We hear from Willie Mack, who calls out "Superstar" Joey Kaos, saying it is apparently not over between them and that he needed his posse to beat him because he could not beat him by himself. He says that the next time he gets his hands on Joey Kaos, it will not be a good outcome, and now that they are in the Television title tournament, Joey Kaos is standing between him and greatness, and he will have to beat him to earn his rightful place in the tournament.
SoCal Crazy beats Freddy Bravo by submission in a Be The Star Television Tournament qualifier. After the match, Ricky Mandel and Hector Carnales attack SoCal Crazy until Los Lucha (Phoenix Star and Zokre) makes the save.
Backstage, Ken Resnick interviews Scorpio Sky. Scorpio says Cedrick the Hitman wants a piece of him after jumping him from behind before one of his matches. He says Cedrick's actions is like asking Santa "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth...knocked down my throat," and says that after a few less-than-enjoyable months, he will enjoy beating Cedrick in the ring.
We see an eye open followed by the word "awake." as the beginning to Johnny Cash's hurt "plays."
Natural Selection (Shaun Ricker and Brian Cage) beat Lucha Machine and Sindarin. After the match, The Tribe (Navajo Warrior and Hawaiian Lion) stare down Natural Selection from the ramp.
Backstage, Ken Resnick interviews The Family Stone (James Morgan and Stu Stone) and their Mortimer Lipschitz. Morgan says Colt Cabana has been around long enough to know he should not turn his back on him, and that his in-ring debut against Colt Cabana is already for a championship that will go around his waist. He says that there is no need to continue the tournament and that The Family Stone has "the dream team." Stu Stone says it is insulting to ask James Morgan to qualify to be a star when he is already a star, and that when they both teamed up, they went right to the main event. He says that they have provided results and that he wishes he could spit in Cabana's face as well as his family's faces, then says it is James Morgan's time to be a star.
Buggy beats Davina Rose.
Backstage, Ken Resnick interviews Navajo Warrior. Navajo Warrior says that Natural Selection (Shaun Ricker and Brian Cage) and the NWA have been trying to keep The Tribe (Navajo Warrior and Hawaiian Lion) down, and that The Tribe has been in multiple matches and have proven why they should be tag team champions. He says that next week, The Tribe will show Natural Selection why they should be tag team champions.
We hear from "Superstar" Joey Kaos. He says that tonight is the night that he and his men get their revenge and that Willie Mack will not know what hit him. He says that his men play a piece of the puzzle, and that NWA will know The Congregation.
David Marquez interviews Matthew Chernus and the team from Grill 'em All, who have had a great time so far tonight. They also mention the NWA Hollywood Burger, which has American cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and ketchup.
"Superstar" Joey Kaos beats Willie Mack in a Be The Star Television Tournament qualifier. During the match, multiple men come out from underneath the ring, and as Willie Mack beats them up, Joey Kaos wins with a big boot. After the match, The Congregation attacks Willie Mack before Kaos hits Willie Mack with a frog splash to end the show.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats "La Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance with a Spear following the distraction by Big Bill. After the match, Big Billy and Ricky Starks attack Preston Vance, then retreat when Rush and Dralistico run into the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho says Konosuke Takeshita has been on a roll and is one of the best professional wrestlers today, but Takeshita is facing one of the best in history and has been schooled by Don Callis, and he will get his revenge on him this Sunday in Tokyo and teach him a lesson in front of his family and friends, and as good as Takeshita is, he is better, and he will show what it is like to be in the ring with a pissed-off Chris Jericho.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Don Callis and Prince Nana. Prince Nana says he is doing his due diligence, and Don Callis says that while Konosuke Takeshita will take care of Chris Jericho, he has rented the services of "The Machine" Brian Cage for the Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Street Fight to replace Sammy Guevara, who is expecting a child and is currently on the shelf.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jay Lethal, Karen Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt. Jeff Jarrett says that he embarrassed Eddie Kingston in Memphis, Tennessee, and when Jay Lethal walks into the ring, he will walk out Ring of Honor World Champion. Lethal says that when he gets his match, he will prove that he outclasses Eddie Kingston in every possible way. Ortiz shows up and dares Jay Lethal to say what he said about him to his face, but Karentells him to be careful what he says and Jay Lethal says they will all jump him. This leads to Ortiz saying that if he gets jumped, he goes down swinging, and he hits Jeff Jarrett and Lethal before being overpowered by Satnam Singh, leading officials to break up the brawl.
Red Velvet beats Ruby Soho after Ruby Soho is delivered a bouquet of green flowers.
Before the next match, Roderick Strong announces that No Neck November is in full effect and that the Raiders left Oakland, California because Oakland sucks, then dedicates the next match to Adam Cole.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Garcia says he has had it with the pity parties and he plans to get back on track by facing Andrade el Idolo on Collision. Menard says Garcia may be making chicken salad, but if his head is not on straight, he could be on thin ice. Suddenly, The Outcasts (Saraya and Ruby Soho) show up, and Saraya confronts Menard and Parker over the flowers before Ruby and Parker become pre-occupied with each other and Saraya takes the flowers away. Saraya and Menard agree that they both have big problems.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) when Action Andretti and Darius Martin show up and want another match with them, saying The Kingdom did not look good when they last faced them. Roderick Strong declares Darius Martin his first victim.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo. Both teams show respect after the match, then The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) show up on the video green to give a mocking standing ovation.
In footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe. Tyson says he and Tyreke are excited to take on Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang), but at the same time, they are looking to bring a whole new level through a symphony of destruction that will be heard all the way back in Scotland. Tyriek says they have been put through the ringers and faced some cheaters, but they are getting better and they are reaching the top with integrity.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Tyson Dupon and Tyriek Igwe.
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for tonight's show to replace Corey Graves - who now has a son - even wearing a white tie with red and blue stripes borrowed from General Manager Nick Aldis for the occasion.
The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rey mentions his United States Championship loss to Logan Paul at Crown Jewel, stating that Logan stole the title from him, and while the referee's decision is final, Logan could not beat him without brass knuckles. Rey promises that he will do whatever he can to get a championship match before Carlito suddenly shows up. He says nobody wants to see Rey as champion more than him, then tells him to blame Santos Escobar for leaving the brass knuckles on the apron. Escobar leaves almost immediately, and Rey and Zelina go after Escobar. As Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro are in the ring with Carlito, Lashley stands on a podium for the next match.
Bobby Lashley beats Carlito following a cheap shot from Montez Ford as the referee is pre-occupied with Angelo Dawkins as Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro and a returning Santos Escobar fight him on the outside. After the match, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Dawkins and Ford) attack Carlito. Santos Escobar stands on the ring apron and does nothing, then Rey Mysterio shows up with a chair and chases Lashley and The Street Profits away before the two of them argue over Carlito. Rey apologizes to Escobar, who shoves him into the ring post and causes him to land groin first on the ring steps. Escobar says Rey made him do this and that it should be him and Rey. Zelina Vega runs out and stands between him and Rey.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley tries to get an interview with Santos Escobar. Escobar says Rey Mysterio had it coming, then leaves.
Bayley heads to the ring. Bayley says she has had a plan and a vision for Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) since its inception, and that everything she wanted to have come true has come true. She says Iyo Sky has defeated the best in the business, and it is her era all thanks to her plan. She says that Crown Jewel should have been their proudest moment, but she mentions that Kairi Sane is not part of that plan, and asks Iyo Sky to come to the ring. Iyo arrives with Dakota Kai and Kairi Sane. Bayley wants to know what Kairi Sane is doing here, and Iyo says that she also had a plan. She thanks Kairi Sane for helping her retain, then Bayley mentions that the last time Kairi was in WWE on the July 27, 2020 episode of Raw, she attacked her. Dakota Kai says that they brought Kairi Sane in to make Damage CTRL to make them stronger, not to hurt Bayley, and because they wanted to take some of the weight off of Bayley. Kairi takes the microphone and tells Bayley that she respects her as a leader, then says that she forgives her for the attack three years ago. Despite Bayley admitting she is no longer a hugger, everyone in the ring hugs it out until Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says Kairi might be forgiving, but she does not forgive Damage CTRL. She admits she made a mistake thinking Iyo was confident enough to face her one-on-one, but now she has to whup all of them. As Bayley says nobody likes Bianca, Bianca says nobody likes Damage CTRL. As Bayley says nobody likes Bianca, Bianca says nobody likes Damage CTRL. Charlotte Flair shows up, then Bianca says that somebody was upset about Kairi Sane joining Damage CTRL. That someone happens to be Asuka, who joins Bianca and Charlotte on the stage. Asuka addresses Iyo and Kairi in Japanese, then says nobody is ready for her.
It is announced that in honor of Veteran's Day, WWE will raise of the biggest American flags ever above the new WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE then acknowledges Veteran's Day.
Dragon Lee beats Cedric Alexander.
Before the next match, LA Knight admits that Crown Jewel did not go exactly how he hoped it would go, and while he could apologizes for coming up short and not living up to the fans' expectations (which leads to a "Yes you did!"), he would have won had it not been for Jimmy Uso. LA Knight says he was robbed, then says Roman Reigns should give Jimmy Uso the pleasure he can give him any way he can, because if it were not for him, he would be WWE Champion. He then says that he and The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) are not done until he owns Roman Reign and the WWE Undisputed Championship, then Grayson Waller shows up. Grayson says LA Knight is embarrassing himself right now by blaming everyone but himself, then says LA Knight needs some honesty and that everyone knows that LA Knight is "not the guy." As Grayson says he knows somebody who can be "the guy," LA Knight calls him "Kangaroo Jackass." Grayson then asks LA Knight if he really thinks he belongs in the ring with Roman Reigns. LA Knight asks if "The Grayson Waller Effect" is "some sort of STD," then mentions how he got dropped by a movie star at Crown Jewel, makes fun of his haircut, and says Grayson looks like he is not allowed 50 feet near a school. He then says Grayson only has a match with him because he was playing around on the Internet and came at him with "big incel energy," then says you can take the boy out of mother's basement but you cannot take mother's basement out of the boy. LA Knight then says that he is frustrated and that he will take that frustration out on him by stomping his keister into the ring and letting him know whose game it is. He then punches Grayson, throws him out of the ring, and throws water on him.
LA Knight beats Grayson Waller. After the match, Kevin Owens uses the replay feature to make fun of how he punched Grayson Waller and Austin THeory in the face simultaneously two weeks ago.
We hear from Medal of Honor recipient Spc 5. James McCloughan, who tells his story about his involvement in the Battle of Nui Yon Hill in the Vietnam War and how he risked his life to medically evacuate the wounded.
We look back on John Cena's WWE debut on the June 27, 2002 episode of SmackDown, courtesy of WWE Elite Collection.
As Kevin Owens continues to make fun of how he punches Grayson Waller and Austin Theory in the face simultaneously, Grayson and Theory show up and mess with Kevin Owens, poruing water on him before throwing the bottle at the commentary team. Kevin Owens responds by attacking them both from behind and giving Grayson Waller a Stunner in the ring, which earns Owens a suspension.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso says that if LA Knight is not done with him, then he is not done with him, and he will see him next week. After he says "Yeet," Roman Reign calls him, then Jimmy Uso says "No Yeet!"
Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair and Asuka ends in a no-contest when Asuka denies Bianca Belair the tag, spits blue mist in her face, kicks her in the face and sides with Damage CTRL. After the match, Damage CTRL and Asuka gang up on Bianca Belair. Shotzi runs into the ring, but she is also overpowered. Iyo Sky then hits Charlotte Flair with Over The Moonsault. Bianca Belair tries to fight back, but she is overpowered and she is laid out by Kairi Sane, who hits Bianca with a spinning backfist followed by the InSane Elbow. After the match, Damage CTRL and Asuka raise each others' hands in victory.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: LA Knight! Grayson Waller and Austin Theory! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka)!
Killer Kelly beats Sandra Moone with the Killer Clutch in the BTI match.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says the World Wide Web can be a dangerous place, and as Digital Media Champion, one has the obligation to inspire. He says that Brian Myers has not done, and Hendry says that as champion, he will be a force for good.
Joe Hendry beats Brian Myers to become the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Champion after Heath and Rhino confront Matt Cardona and send him to the back.
Backstage, Jai Vidal shows "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw a video that he has made for her, and Gisele Shaw hopes it is good as she will become champion tonight. We then see the video package. Gisele Shaw's name is clearly dubbed in in a few parts as a few people show up in the video package, and we even see a few take news broadcasts that mention Gisele Shaw.
We see a video package of Violent By Design's (Eric Young, Deaner, Big Kon, Alan Angels) latest actions as a dramatic rendition of "Amazing Grace" plays in the background. Eric Young says that Violent By Design will become violent and powerful. Big Kon says they are everywhere and that a new era of violence is here. Alan Angels says he was in a dark place, but now, they are the dark and they are violence. Eric Young says he tried to open Sami Callihan's eyes, but Sami could not see clearly and that he found out what it was like to be on the other side.
Trey Miguel beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey by disqualification to advance to the finals of the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship. During the match, Kenny King shows up and sits in the corner on the outside with a bag of popcorn. Later on in the match, Kenny King throws popocorn at Mike Bailey, and while Bailey ignores him and goes back to the ring, Kenny King grabs Trey Miguel on the outside and throws him into the ring steps, screwing Mike Bailey out of a trip to the finals.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Jordynne Grace vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship on the February 11, 2020 episode of Impact Wrestling.
Backstage, Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie talk with Jessicka about her loss from last week. Rosemary says that Jessicka needs fire and hatred, and next week, Tasha Steelz will be target of revenge. Jessicka reluctantly says "okay," then says she needs a drink.
Backstage, we hear from Kenny King, who says he had every intention of being X Division Champion, but it did not happen. He says that he saw something in "Speedball" Mike Bailey and that he got a closer look at him tonight, and while he still wants the title, he cannot focus on it until he beats Mike Bailey.
Bhupinder Gujjar beats G Sharpe (who has also wrestled as Hypr).
Backstage, we hear from Heath and Rhino. Heath says he is ready for The Major Players, and so does Rhino, and Heath says he is surprised Matt Cardona is teaming with Brian Myers. Suddenly, Rhino notices "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and tells him that he has known Bully Ray for over twenty years and that Bully Ray is "a piece of shit."
Backstage, Alisha Edwards sees Jessicka with ODB's self-help book and a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Jessicka then smashes the can on her head and walks away.Alisha then meets with Eddie Edwards and says she feels that Honor No More is not over despite Eddie breaking it up, but Eddie says he has buried PCO along with it and that it is "ride or die."
In a match that sees Chelsea Green inadvertently kick the referee and Jordynne Grace show up to keep "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo from interfering again, Mickie James beats Chelsea Green with a jackknife pin after catching Chelsea out of the air to keep "The Last Rodeo" alive.
Backstage, Steve Maclin tries to meet with Scott D'Amore, but gets frustrated. Tommy Dreamer tells Steve Maclin to be a locker room leader and stop throwing a tantrum, but Maclin says he wants the world title before calling Dreamer a shell of his former self. Dreamer says he can get Scott D'Amore to make a match between them, which Maclin says he is happy with before he tells Dreamer that he will end him.
Bully Ray beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice with one Bully Bomb after Zicky Dice and Johnny Swinger pull a table out from underneath the ring and set it up for Zicky Dice to put Bully Ray through. After the match, Moose shows up and hits Bully Ray with a low blow from behind. Moose then places the table from earlier in the corner, then Spears Bully Ray through it.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says he likes what Eric Young has going on and that Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Alan Angels, Big Kon) is truly everywhere and everyone before he reveals that he has kidnapped one of its yellow-hoodied members. He says that he and Eric Young had their first match in Impact Wrestling history last week until the yellow-hoodied man and his fellow members ruined it, then Sami proposes that they do things the right way so he can bash Eric Young's brains in. Sami says that in their match, one must make their opponent bleed before pinning and submitting them, and that the match is called "Death Machine Double Jeopardy."
We hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that Gisele Shaw is going to find out the difference between holding the Knockouts Championship and being a champion.
Backstage, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo meets with Chelsea Green, who says that she was supposed to retire Mickie James, then says she is going home.
In footage from during the commercial break, Bully Ray says that at Over Drive, he will challenge Moose to a Tables Match.
We see a video package for Frankie Kazarian for Kazarian vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Over Drive.
Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Championship against "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw. After the match, Jordynne Grace is attacked from behind with a chair by Masha Slamovich, who then tosses chairs onto the stage before slamming Grace onto them. Slamovich then raises up the Knockouts World Championship.
PCO's hand rises out of the rubble in the desert he was buried in last week after a lightning bolt hits the ground.
Bryan Danielson beats Rocky Romero with the Tequila Sunrise.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Inner Circle in the ring. Before The Inner Circle can get to the ring, however, The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) and American Top Team attack them from behind, ultimately laying them out. Chris Jericho is put through a table by Dan Lambert with the help of The Men of the Year. Scorpio Sky mocks Jim Ross as he says Jericho is broken in half, and calls this a small piece of what they can do and that The Inner Circle will get the whole thing at Full Gear. Ethan Page says they will not only win, they will make sure Dan Lambert pins Chris Jericho. He then says Lambert will make Jericho tap out tonight, and tells him to put Jericho in the Walls of Jericho. He does, and Scorpio makes him tap out. Ethan then calls The Men of the Year and American Top Team the greatest group of talent in All Elite Wrestling.
Tay Conti, Anna Jay and Thunder Rosa beat Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., Rebel and Jamie Hayter in a trios match.
We see a video package for Ruby Soho vs. Kris Statlander in the TBS Championship Tournament.
Jungle Boy beats Anthony Bowens with the Snare Trap in full view of "Platinum" Max Caster. After the match, Jungle Boy is attacked from behind by Bobby Fish. Christian Cage and Luchasaurus soon show up, and Bobby Fish retreats.
We see a video package for the contract signing between Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page for later tonight.
Backstage, we hear from the The Superkliq (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Adam Cole). Adam Cole re-introduces Matt and Nick Jackson to Bobby Fish. Matt says it is the era of the Kliq, and says that they are cool due to Adam Cole vouching for Bobby Fish. Adam Cole asks Bobby Fish to help him do some more damage to Jungle Boy and to leave enough of him for Full Gear.
We see a video package chronicling the feud so far between Eddie Kingston and CM Punk.
Wardlow beats Wheeler Yuta. After the match, Isiah Kassidy and The Blade attack Orange Cassidy and Chuck Taylor while Matt Hardy - who has been watching from ringside the whole time - heads to the ring with a chair. Matt Hardy hits Orange with the chair, then hits him with the Twist of Fate after wrapping the chair around his neck.
Backstage, a backstage brawl between Eddie Kingston and CM Punk is being broken up.
Lio Rush and Dante Martin beat Matt Sydal and Lee Moriarty.
We hear from Miro, who tells Bryan Danielson that it is not personal and that while he is everything to some, he is nothing to him and that he stands between him and his wife. He says Bryan does not know his god, and says he must win the World Title Eliminator Tournament. He says that his god will trade his broken neck for Bryan's, and that Bryan will say goodbye to his one wife so he can go home to his.
PAC beats Dax Harwood with the Brutalizer. After the match, Cash Wheeler runs into the ring and attacks PAC with help from Tully Blanchard. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Malakai Black and Andrade el Idolo are in the ring. Penta el Zero M, Rey Fenix and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes also show up, and they even the odds and clean house.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Darby Allin and MJF.
It is announced that The Dark Order and The Elite have been banned from the upcoming contract signing between Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page, and both sides are seen leaving the building.
Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear. Adam Page shows up first, followed by Omega. Page says there is not much left to say and that the sooner he signs the contract, the sooner he will beat Omega for the AEW World Championship. He signs. Omega says he wishes he could share the excitement and the enthusiasm of both Adam Page and the fans, then says they were like family, saying everything here was meant for Page until his insecurities got in the way. He says that it was The Elite who always picked Adam Page back up, and that Omega still picked him up because he saw a little bit of himself in Page. He then says that was a mistake. Adam Page says that Kenny Omega had a tag team partner that he didn't quite measure up to, then says he surpassed him by winning the AEW World Championship. He also says that Omega lied to him, saying that he was afraid - not proud - of him. He says that Omega did not want him to become what Omega himself has become, and that he will become AEW World Championship. Omega says he did what he did to make Page realize his potential, and offers to shake his hand one last time. Page and Omega shake hands, then says "Good job, Hangman...I'm proud of you. Suddenly, one of the cameramen attacks Page from behind, and it is revealed to be Don Callis. Callis says that the devil's greatest trick is convincing everyone he never existed and that he has been hiding for six weeks, then Omega signs the contract in Adam Page's blood.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.
Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) beat TNT (Terrence and Terrell Hughes). (TNT - Terrence and Terrell Hughes - are the sons of D-Von Dudley.)
Anthony Bowens and Max Caster - now known as "The Acclaimed" - beat Louie Valle and Justin Blax.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Baron Black and Frankie Thomas.
We see "Pretty" Peter Avalon having dinner with another woman after taking a blindfold off of her. When it is revealed that the private room they are in is really an elevator with wooden panel walls and that Avalon is eating a TV dinner, the woman slaps him and leaves.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) beat Adam Priest and Shawn Dean with a Navarro Death Roll from Evans to Dean.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary.
The Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat Ashton Starr and David Ali.
"The Librarian" Leva Bates beats Dani Jordyn with a roll-up.
Alan "5" Angels beats Fuego Del Sol.
Ivelisse and Diamante beat Dreamgirl Ellie and Jennacide with a submission hold from Ivelisse to Ellie.
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beats Sonny Kiss and "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. Both teams show respect after the match.
Havok and Nevaeh beat Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says that at Turning Point, they will talk out tag team champions. He says that Josh Alexander will see what he is about tonight when Ethan Page shows up. Page slaps Anderson in the face, and Anderson slaps him back.
Talk'n Shop-a-Mania 2 returns this Friday at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central on Fite!
Tommy Dreamer interviews Larry D with a lie detector. Dreamer concludes that Larry D is innocent. He then interviews Cody Deaner, who is not happy with losing to Johnny Swinger last week. Cody says he did not shoot John E. Bravo when Dreamer mentions that Cody has said in the past that he would like to kill Bravo.
Rohit Raju retains the Impact X Division Championship against TJP after a low blow to TJP while keeping the referee distracted with the X Division Championship.
Backstage, Hernandez blames Fallah Bahh for being interrogated by Tommy Dreamer. Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz show up and come to Fallah's defense. After Hernandez leaves, Tasha replaces the cash in Fallah's pocket with a roll of tape while Kiera distracts Fallah.
At the treehouse, Dezmond Xavier finds a note saying The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel) are getting kicked out of the treehouse. According to the note, they have not paid rent in two years and that they have a week to leave both the treehouse and Impact Wrestling.
Chris Sabin beats Acey Romero. After the match, Larry D attacks Chris Sabin from behind, and Acey Romero joins in.
Backstage, Chris Bey is met by Sami Callihan, and Chris Bey tells Callihan he is the ultimate finesser and that if he wants to team up, all he has to do is let him know. Callihan tells Bey he has something in mind.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer interviews Father James Mitchell, who says that while he is the perfect suspect, guns are inelegant, loud, messy and not his style. He says he did not do this, but he thinks he knows who did.
Eddie Edwards beats Chris Bey after backing away from the springboard cutter and rolling up Chris Bey for the win. After the match, Chris Bey gets in the ring with a steel chair, but Eddie sees him. Suddenly, the lights go out, and they come back on, Sami Callihan is in the ring. He hits Eddie Edwards with a baseball bat and attacks him as Bey watches. Rich Swann rungs into the ring and fights both Bey and Callihan, but "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up and attacks Swann while Eddie and Callihan fight. Chris Bey gets back up and hits Swann and Eddie with the steel chair. As Callihan is about to smash an open chair into Swann's windpipe, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel) show up to make the save and chase Bey, Callihan and Shamrock away.
Backstage, Tenille Dashwood meets with Jordynne Grace regarding teaming up for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship Tournament. She has Kaleb ask about it at first, but Tenille reluctantly asks. Jordynne says she needs a partner she can trust, but she can give her the opportunity to team with her at Turning Point.
Backstage, Rich Swann thanks The Rascalz for having his back earlier, then proposes that The Rascalz go out with a bang with Swann and Trey teaming up against Dez and Wentz next week. Dez and Wentz accept.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus and Doug Williams) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Turning Point 2009.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Kimber Lee. Deonna says she has never been in a no-disqualification match before, and that she is in Su Yung's playground. Kimber says this is something she and Deonna can handle. Deonna says she is The Virtuosa and that she always has a plan, and on Saturday, she will become a two-time Knockouts Champion. When she looks for Kimber Lee and notices she is gone, she looks for her only to find out Su Yung has attacked her. The words "I think ur alone now..." are written in red on a nearby window as Kimber Lee is pressed against it.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer tells Father James Mitchell that he cannot simply take his word and must investigate everything. Mitchell says he expects nothing less, then Havok is interviewed. Havok admits she did not want to bring Mitchell back and that Rosemary made her bring Mitchell, but does not confirm or deny that she shot John E. Bravo.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) beat Fallah Bahh and Crazzy Steve.
Chris Sabin is seen talking to somebody, saying he needs somebody to watch his back and is a good tag team wrestler. That person is "The Cowboy" James Storm, who is game for a tag team match at Turning Point.
Backstage, Willie Mack finds out he has a bruised larynx but is cleared to wrestle. Suddenly, he is attacked by Moose, who tries to choke him back, but Moose turns the table and tells him he will see him at Turning Point.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander by disqualification after "All Ego" Ethan Page gets physically involved. After the match, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows fends off The North (Page and Alexander), and The North and The Good Brothers (Gallows and Anderson) brawl until security and official show up to keep them apart.
Here is tonight's post-show!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Sambo Show (Sam Adams and Syler Andrews).
Clutch Adams retains the PPW Heavyweight Championship against Facade, DeSean Pratt, Evander James and Black Jeez after spray painting Facade in the face with his own spray paint after the ref is distracted as he removes the PPW Heavyweight Championship from the match after Adams introduces it into the match as a weapon.
Willie Mack beats Mahabali Shera.
Jordynne Grace and Tenille Dashwood beat Havok and Allie Recks.
Ace Austin beats Fallah Bahh after putting a metal rod in the brace on his right hand and hitting Bahh with a back fist with the right hand.
Before the next match, Madison Rayne says it is her duty as locker room leader not only to police everyone in the back, but to be a charity and role model to the fans. She says she is here to put Scranton, Pennsylvania on the map not only for being the setting of a television show that was eight seasons too long, but for being the area where she became six-time Knockouts Champion after beating Taya Valkyrie. Taya shows up and says she makes the rules, and that Madison Rayne has to earn a shot at the title. Madison says that as locker rule leader, she wrote the rule book, and that she is making the match a title match because Taya is afraid of her and that she would be six-time champion already if it weren't for John E. Bravo. Bravo takes the microphone and says that they - and the dog plushie - will not be insulted and that everyone thinks Madison Rayne is a "word that starts with B and rhymes with Twitch." She then says that the Knockouts Championship is on the line and that Taya is not scared of her.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Madison Rayne after John E. Bravo throws the dog plushie into the ring to break a pinfall attempt following the Rayne Check.
Rich Swann beats Jake Crist with a surprise inside cradle.
Eddie Edwards beats Moose, Michael Elgin and "The Machine" Brian Cage in a four-way match.
Sami Callihan retains the Impact World Championship against Rhino in a Street Fight. After the match, Callihan attacks Rhino along with the rest of oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton), but Rich Swann Tessa Blanchard and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up to even the odds. Afterwards, everyone dances to Rich Swann's entrance theme, but Callihan comes back and yells at everyone in the ring before dancing to Rich Swann's theme. Everyone else in the ring gives Callihan a Stunner while Rhino hits Callihan with a Gore.
Jeff Cobb beats Shane Taylor. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and stares down with Jeff Cobb, and security gets in the ring only to taken down in seconds by both men before they go back to staring each other down and Jeff Cobb lifts up the ROH World Television Championship. Suddenly, one of the members of security is seen trying to get back in the ring, and Page heads to the back before Cobb superkicks the man and hits him with A Tour Of The Islands.
Jay Lethal says that when Kenny King attacked him, he proved that the ROH WOrld Championship put a target on his chest. At Global Wars, he will prove he is the best in the world, but tonight, he has to deal with The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan), and he, Jonathan Gresham and their mystery partner will put an end to them.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) say that they will face anyone who wants to step up to the bar, and that they will get back on track after punching Cheeseburger and Eli Isom in the mouth.
Backstage, Brian Milonas is looking for The Beer City Bruiser.
Next week: "The Villain" Marty Scurll vs. Shane "The Hurricane" Helms #4 in a no-disqualification match!
Brian Milonas finds The Beer City Bruiser, who is still a bit distraught about "The Last Real Man" Silas Young leaving them high and try. Milonas tells him that is time to get over it and that it is just them now.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) beat Cheeseburger and Eli Isom.
SoCal Uncensored ("Almighty" Christopher Daniels, "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky) show up. Scorpio Sky says that Philadelphia is the worst town they've ever been in, but Kazarian considers the 2300 Arena to be sacred ground when he looks up and sees the names of the Hardcore Hall of Fame. Daniels then addresses how SCU's time in ROH is numbered thanks to ROH CEO Joe Koff, as they gave him every reason to want them gone. However, they have realized that they were in the wrong and they are doing everything they can to get Joe Koff to let them stay. They had their chance to end The Briscoes' (Jay and Mark Briscoe) reign of terror, but Kazarian got busted opened and his neck was broken. He knows their time is numbered, but there is good news, as next week, The Briscoes will be defending the ROH World Tag Team Championships against them and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), which means that two of the greatest tag teams in ROH are standing between them and the tag team titles, and he promises that they will win the tag team titles and change Joe Koff's mind to become the best thing about ROH in 2019. As SCU leave, they are suddenly ambushed by The Briscoes, and Daniels is piledriven onto the ramp.
Backstage, The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan) are armed with axes and baseball bats as they head to the ring.
Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham's mystery partner is revealed to be none other than Dalton Castle, who has not been in a ROH ring in months after being injured throughout that time.
Jay Lethal, Jonathan Gresham and Dalton Castle beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan). After the match, Dalton Castle and Jay Lethal shake hands as Dalton tells him that he wants a shot at the ROH World Championship.
Eddie Edwards shows up to start tonight's show. He thanks family, friends and fans for always being there for him, and while there is still negativity, he has still used it as motivation to beat Lashley. He tells Lashley to keep winning as he hides from no one. Eli Drake shows up, and tells Eddie he gave him seven days to lick his wounds and get in shape for him. He says Lashley should be lucky he isn't looking into his eyes, then tells Eddie he'll cross his name off of his list and come out World champ. Suddenly, Ethan Carter III appears, and commends Eli Drake for cashing in Bound For Gold before saying that he will get the World title back and that Eli Drake isn't ready to be world champ, and that he's betting on Eddie Edwards tonight. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett then show up, and tells EC3 the last time he bet the house, he bet his undefeated streak and lost to him. He tells EC3 to go to the back of the line, and promises that he will win the World title and become TNA's savior once and for all. Eli Drake says there are dummies everywhere, and as he talks to EC3, Bennett attacks EC3, starting a tag team brawl. Moose shows up and clears the ring.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett uses his wits to beat Moose by count-out to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the World title.
Al Snow is back, and he's about to join The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Baron Dax) in the ring.
In Cameron, North Carolina, Brother Nero meets with Reby Hardy, who says that "Broken" Matt Hardy has started acting very much unlike himself...by building another dining room. Brother Nero tries to jog Matt's memory, but nothing works. Also, Matt sounds more "normal" than ever and is now wearing a sweater.
The Tribunal (Basile Barak and Baron Dax) is in the ring. They are here to send a message that the world will take notice of, and welcome Al Snow back. Al Snow commends them for what they did to The Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero), but The Tribunal say they didn't do it for them and that they never needed him. They then attack Al Snow, and Mahabali Shera shows up to fight them off only to be overpowered.
Jessie Godderz has been waiting for Aron Rex, and this time, he just wants to beat him up.
Ethan Carter III beats Abyss with a sleeper hold to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
We hear from Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards prior to their World title match.
Back in Cameron, North Carolina, the Hardy clan play the "Obsolete Suite" to trigger memories in "Broken" Matt Hardy - who is making lobster bisque - but that fails to stir up any memories in Matt. Brother Nero decides to take him for a ride on his dirtbike...
Jeremy Borash is in the ring to interview Gail Kim. Gail Kim says that the wrestling business has made her a better person, and thanks the fans back when they thank her. Gail Kim then calls out Jade, and Jade shows up. Gail Kim tells Jade she is important to the future of the Knockouts Division, and sees her younger self in her. She believes in Jade, and calls her the future of women's wrestling. Gail then says she has been thinking about something for quite some time, but before she can say what it is, Abyss (Rosemary, Abyss, Crazzy Steve) show up. Rosemary spits mist into Gail Kim's face and takes down Gail Kim, then puts Gail in a submission hold and attacks Jade again as Abyss attacks Jeremy Borash. Abyss then places a trash can near Jade, and Rosemary kicks the can into Jade with a coast-to-coast drop kick.
Trevor Lee beats Rockstar Spud and DJ Z to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Robbie E and Grado find out they are both on the same side in a handicap match...against Lashley.
Brandi Rhodes meets with Allie backstage, and wants her to walk away from Maria and fight with her, but Allie cannot find the courage to do so.
Lashley beats Robbie E and Grado in a handicap match.
Aron Rex shines the TNA Impact Grand Championship on the way to the arena, and sees that Jesse is outside...
Jessie Godderz kicks Aron Rex's ass outside of the ring, as promised. Aron Rex gets a few shots in and is able to run away.
Brother Nero takes "Broken" Matt Hardy on a ride in his dirtbike to the Lake of Regeneration. When Matt refuses to get in the lake, Brother Nero decides it's time to head into the ring.
Eddie Edwards retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eli Drake. After the match, Eddie Edwards is laid out by The DCC. The three men then unmask, revealing themselves to be Eddie Kingston, Bram and "The Cowboy" James Storm.
John Cena shows up, and the crowd responds by singing "John Cena sucks" to his theme. After getting us up to speed on the Survivor Series match this year, he mentions that anyone who has spoken out against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon has been taken out of commission - Zack Ryder, Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan especially. He gives credit to Dolph Ziggler for fighting the good fight, and mentions that Ziggler and Jack Swagger are officially on Team Cena. Cena then introduces Ryback to the ring. After Ryback shows up, so does Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kane, and Seth Rollins. Before they walk to the ring, however, Mark Henry shows up and accompanies them, solidifying him as a member of Team Authority. After stating that everything is on the line at Survivor Series, Triple H puts Ziggler in a match with Mark Henry for later tonight before trying to entice Ryback into joining Team Authority. Cena tells Ryback he has a choice, but warns him of how The Authority treats talent as expendable. Ryback says he's not afraid of The Authority, then says John Cena isn't on the bottom of his paycheck and hits Cena with a wicked spinebuster, confirming him as a member of Team Authority.
Seth Rollins beats Jack Swagger with a nasty Curb Stomp. After the match, the doctors check on Swagger when Rollins hits Swagger with another Curb Stomp.
Dean Ambrose says that whatever Bray Wyatt tries to do, he will take down Wyatt even if he has to take him with him as he goes down.
Kane tells Ryback that his match with John Cena tonight is his first chance to prove himself, and offers to be at ringside of the match. Ryback tells him that if he needs his advice, he'll ask for it. He also tells Kane to stay out of his way.
Paige beats Alicia Fox.
Stephanie McMahon wants Lana and Rusev to put politics aside and join Team Authority. Lana and Rusev say they'll take it into consideration.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon share their distrust towards Vince McMahon and hope to crush Team Cena, but Stephanie McMahon drops the question of "What if...?" which proves their confidence shaky.
Lana and Rusev show up with two Russian agents for their United States Championship celebration. After Lana and Rusev are congratulated by Vladimir Putin, the Russian national anthem plays and the Russian flag comes down. Midway through the anthem, Sheamus shows up and rushes into the ring, causing Lana and Rusev to temporarily retreat. (The Russian agent who reads the proclamation is played by independent wrestler Joe Hendry.)
WWE celebrates Veterans' Day and shows support to the troops.
Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus by count-out when Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble keep Sheamus from getting back in the ring before the referee's ten count.
Lana and Rusev tell Stephanie McMahon they will join Team Authority.
The Miz and Damien Mizdow (with Hornswoggle as Mini Miz) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) after Mizdow grabs Fernando's foot while Miz goes for the pin.
Dolph Ziggler and John Cena survey the Survivor Series situation backstage. Dolph Ziggler has no intention of jumping ship, and Cena will support Ziggler at ringside. Triple H then shows up and bans Cena from ringside.
Dolph Ziggler beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry by disqualification after Henry is thrown over the barricade only to grab a steel chair and hit Ziggler with it. After the match, Henry tries to attack Ziggler with the steel steps, but Big Show shows up and forces Mark Henry to retreat after physically stopping the attack. Big Show then grabs the microphone and tells Mark Henry he's joined Team Cena before telling him he'll see him at Survivor Series.
Kofi Kingston joins Xavier Woods in talking about a new day...
Sheamus joins John Cena, Dolph Ziggler and Big Show and becomes part of Team Cena.
AJ Lee beats Brie Bella with the Black Widow. After the match, Nikki Bella attacks AJ.
Mark Henry jokes around with Ryback prior to Ryback's match with John Cena.
Grumpy Cat guests on Raw next week.
Tyson Kidd beats Adam Rose with the Sharpshooter after The Bunny distracts Rose again. Not surprisingly, Adam Rose beats up The Bunny again. During the match, Erick Rowan shows up, circles the ring and says "She's not here."
Team Authority - Seth Rollins, Mark Henry, Kane, Rusev, and Ryback - gets together with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Triple H tells Ryback to decimate Cena tonight, and Stephanie reminds them that they have to dominate at Survivor Series if they are to win.
This Friday on SmackDown: Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel with special guests The Authority - Triple H and Stephanie McMahon!
Bray Wyatt gives Dean Ambrose a choice: walk with him...or suffer.
John Cena vs. Ryback ends when Kane attacks Cena. Ryback doesn't take kindly to this, and Seth Rollins tries to separate them before they come to blows. It doesn't work, however, as Ryback attacks Rollins only to be taken down by Kane. Mark Henry, Rusev, Kane and Seth Rollins attack Cena, and when Sheamus and Big Show try to make the save they are decimated. Just when Team Authority stands victorious, Ryback gets back up and decimates them before leaving. But what about Dolph Ziggler? Where is he? As Triple H and Stephanie McMahon watch these events unfold backstage, he is attacked and thrown towards them by a mystery assailant. That assailant is none other than Luke Harper, who wants to join Team Authority as the fifth man.
The Total Divas meet at a restaurant for brunch. Eva Marie shows off the results of the Maxim photoshoot.
Ariane, Jon and Trinity head to the show from the hotel. All of a sudden, Ariane meets a rude driver and keeps honking the horn and yelling at the guy. All of a sudden, when the guy stops in the middle of nowhere, Ariane gets out of the car and confronts the guy. He throws a drink at her after calling her a bitch. Jon and Trinity, who are already out of the car with her, have to take her back to the car. Ariane, who is already seeing red, sits in the passenger seat as Trinity takes the wheel. Trinity and Jon are a bit scared of Ariane after this point.
The Divas meet backstage before the show and see the photos of Eva Marie in Maxim Magazine. As Eva Marie also mentions some dirt sheet rumors of her being in big matches and tagging with Brie Bella, Nikki feels like her spot on the roster is threatened.
Eva Marie has her first autograph signing along with Jojo.
Nattie talks with Trinity before their match.
During Trinity and Nattie's match, Trinity nails Nattie in the stomach and causes her to accidentally pee her pants. Nattie gets a bit aggressive, and then rushes to the back after her win.
In the back, Trinity talks to Nattie, who confronts her about what happened earlier. Nattie is pretty cross with Trinity.
Meanwhile, Nikki talks with John Cena. He tells him about what happened to Nattie. This leads to Cena talking about that one time in Saskatchewan where he pooped himself in the ring from a bout of food poisoning. As they talk, Nikki notices a huge bulge in Cena's elbow, and Cena says he'll get it checked out after SummerSlam.
Jojo, Nattie, Ariane and Eva Marie meet Jane and Mark. Nattie finds out she's having a match with Brie at SummerSlam. The Funkadactyls (Ariane and Trinity) and the team of Eva Marie and Nikki Bella will be in separate corners (Nattie's and Brie's, respectively). Mark wants Nattie to do interviews on the red carpet.
At the red carpet, Nattie meets Alicia Fox, who tells her that everyone knows about the pants-peeing incident. Nattie is not very happy about this.
In the middle of an interview, John Cena has to walk away to answer a text. Nikki is concerned, as John tells her nothing about it. Meanwhile, Vinny is at the event as well. Ariane wants him on his best behavior, and Ariane's mom has to tell her to calm down. When Trinity finds out that Ariane is mad at Vincent and his fooling around again, she gets concerned. At this point, Ariane is about to lose it...again.
When Ariane pushes Vincent aside, Vincent walks away. Trinity pulls Ariane aside and tells her she can't embarass Vincent when she has to keep him in line. Trinity feels that Ariane may have anger problems.
Nikki talks to Brie about what happened with John Cena during the red carpet interviews from last night.
The Divas have autograph sessions at SummerSlam Axxess. Eva Marie's ego grows with all the autographs she has to sign, and Alicia Fox can't help but remind Nattie about her match with Trinity.
The Bellas do voice acting for an upcoming animated Flintstones movie.
The Bellas talk with Daniel Bryan. Eva Marie and her ego are brought up, as Brie mentions that Eva Marie tried to sweet-talk her way into becoming her new tag partner. Nikki is not happy to hear this.
Ariane talks to her mom about her anger issues and what's been going on in her life at the moment. We find out that her anger stems from her upbringing in a dysfunctional household, especially with the arguments between her mom and her step-dad.
TJ and Nattie are getting ready for SummerSlam in the hotel room. Nattie mentions the pants-peeing incident, and says that she's really nervous because this is her first match since then.
TJ tells Nattie to perform at SummerSlam and not to worry about the pants-peeing incident.
Ariane and Vincent have a rooftop toast with Jon and Trinity. Ariane apologizes to Vinny about the incident at the party. Vinny accepts.
Brie and Daniel Bryan talk about things in the hotel room.
It is finally SummerSlam. Brie is ready for her match with Nattie.
Nikki gets a moment alone with John Cena to ask him why he left her at the red carpet. Turns out the text was from the doctor, who wants him to call him immediately. Turns out Cena has a torn tricep and there is fluid building up in his elbow. He could be out for months. Only a select few people do it. He's going to Pensacola to get surgery on the elbow. Nikki wants him to be careful.
Jojo sings the American national anthem at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, we watch the Divas get ready.
Eva Marie sees her first Eva Marie sign during the Brie vs. Nattie match. Nattie puts on a great performance.
The Bellas' mom, Kathy, congratulates Brie and Nikki. Eva Marie shows up and says "Bellas gonna ball? More like Bellas gonna fall." Brie and Nikki are really getting ticked off, and Brie and Kathy has to remind Nikki that this is the difference between a rookie and a veteran.
Brie, Nikki and their mom watch John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan. Nikki is worried about John Cena and his torn tricep, especially when John doesn't want anyone to know. John Cena drops the WWE Championship to Daniel Bryan (the cash-in by Randy Orton is not shown). Nikki is worried about John Cena after seeing the look on his face in the back after his match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).
We hear from John Cena, who takes some time to say thanks to the United States military and its veterans, and asks the WWE Universe to do the same.
We head to the Video Vault to see some of the giants of WWE's past and present: The Great Khali, Big Show and Andre The Giant.
The Great Khali beats Primo in a match that sees Primo test his strength against Khali's to no avail. The match ends when Primo tries to body slam Khali only for Khali to land right on top of him.
Now go watch "Stone Cold" Steve Austin destroy the DX Express!
The New World Order arrive to start the show, flying Canadian flags. Eric Bischoff "re-debuts" "the real giant in this industry today," Kevin Nash, who shows up for the first time in weeks. Kevin is wheeled out in a wheelchair by Syxx and, like Scott hall did last week as well as right now, carries a WCW World Tag Team Championship belt around him. Nash mockingly says he feels like the luckiest guy in the world, and as he was sitting at home for the last four or five weeks listening to The Giant talk, there's nothing he'd like to do more - besides win Ben Stein's money - than give The Giant the beating of his life. He doesn't work for free, however, and if The Giant wants to go toe-to-toe with him, he'll have to do it on his terms: in the World War 3 match, which takes place this year in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Bischoff says that not only is Kevin Nash the luckiest man in the world, so is he, because he spends time with guys like "Hollywood' Hulk Hogan and spends a billionaire's money to surround himself with some of the most impressive men in the business today. He then announces that he has a special gift for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who is fresh out of the World Wrestling Federation: a nWo rendition of O Canada and the announcement that Bret Hart is the newest member of the New World Order.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund shows disappointment in The New World Order's announcement concerning Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and plus the WCW Hotline, saying there was alleged confrontation between Bret Hart and an opposing promoter, and this inside story is only available on the WCW Hotline.
Steven Regal and David Taylor get an upset win on Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray).
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
Chris Jericho beats Disco Inferno with the Lion Tamer. During the match, Raven and his men, regularly referred to as "Raven's Flock" (Raven, Perry Saturn, Billy Kidman, Sick Boy) are seen heading to seats in the front row. After the match, Billy Kidman tosses water into Disco's face, and Disco tosses Kidman over the guardrail before pummeling him. Sick Boy then jumps the guardrail, almost slips on the ringside mat due to the water that was tossed at Disco and immediately goes to work on Disco. Scotty Riggs shows up and fights off both Kidman and Sick Boy, and it is noted that Scotty Riggs is wearing an eyepatch. Raven confronts Riggs, then almost immediately moves away, and the rest of Raven's men immediately leave Riggs alone upon seeing him.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Alex Wright! Glacier! Mortis!
Glacier beats The Barbarian. During the match, Jimmy Hart, who has not been seen on Nitro in weeks, shows back up in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee to much applause and stands in The Barbarian's corner. He distracts the referee long enough to ask for Glacier to knock him off the apron with a Cryonic Kick, but Glacier is able to beat The Barbarian nevertheless. After the match, Glacier is attacked from behind by Meng, who applies the Tongan Death Grip on Glacier.
Raven suddenly gets in the ring with his Flock (Perry Saturn, Billy Kidman, Sick Boy). Raven apologizes to Scotty Riggs for all the damage he did to his eye, saying it was an accident and that he feels his pain. He then tells those not intelligent, able-minded or coherent enough to understand the message he has given in the last few months, he tells them he had an abusive childhood where he was teased, taunted, tormented, picked on, bullied and beaten, but that was then and this is now. Now, all the freaks, misfits, mutants, the disenfranchised, the hopeless, the unwanted, the dregs of society have come forth from out of the shadows to stand beside him and help him gain his vengeance against those who treated him poorly. He says not to blame him, but to blame themselves as they made him what he is. All of a sudden, he is jonited by another man in a black mesh tanktop with holes in them, blue lipstick, blue eyeshadow, a nipple piercing and short blond hair shows up, and Mike Tenay somehow recognizes him as former WCW wrestler Van Hammer - or some guy who looks a lot like him - and it is obvious by his appearance that he is the newest member of Raven's Flock.
Yuji Nagata beats Alex Wright with the Nagata Lock. During the match, it is announced that Ultimo Dragon will face Yuji Nagata at World War 3, and if Ultimo Dragon wins, he gets five minutes in the ring with Sonny Onoo. Also, Sonny Onoo hands Debra McMichael some yen and kisses her only to get slapped. This is enough to distract Alex Wright, and Yuji Nagata is able to put Wright in the Nagata Lock. Despite confronting Sonny Onoo for kissing her, she keeps the money that Onoo placed in her hands.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up again, and this time they are not in a good mood. Bischoff is seen holding a piece of paper that somebody decided to slip into their locker room: a poster of a movie called The Real Reason Men Commit Crimes, which noticeably features Sting as one of the stars. Bischoff says the crime here is that Sting is trying to break into Hogan's industry, and that only Hogan deserves to be in Hollywood. Hogan says Sting is getting this "bogus movie" on the market because he is a "Hollywood wanna-be," and that his movie Assault On Devil Island will body slam Sting's movie just like he will body slam Sting at Starrcade. He says he isn't waiting until December, and calls Sting out, saying if he wants to be him so badly, then all he has to do is face him. Bischoff tries to egg Sting on and tell Sting to come get some, asking what the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia is, anyway. Bischoff says he and Hogan know Sting is in the building, and that Hogan wants Sting tonight. It is announced that The Real Reason Men Commit Crimes, starring Sting, debuts this Friday night at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia as part of the Peachtree Film Festival on Friday night at 8:30 PM local time.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Perry Saturn by disqualification after Billy Kidman and Sick Boy try to interfere. Benoit puts Saturn in the Crippler Crossface, then Van Hammer - or a guy who looks like him - distracts Benoit, allowing Fit Finlay to show up and hit Benoit with a tombstone piledriver. Raven shows up, and watches Kidman and Sick Boy continue to attack Benoit. Perry Saturn retains the WCW World Television Championship.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair makes three things very clear: he will win World War 3, he's going to disable Curt Hennig, and that Lex Luger is number three behind him and Elvis Presley. If the Memphis, Tennessee doesn't believe he's number one, all they have to do is watch him dismantle Lex Luger in twenty minutes. He says that World War 3 will be more than a blowout, saying that Curt Hennig wants to be the greatest performer in the world. However, the countdown starts tonight as he plans to take Hennig apart as he is part of the New World Order. When Okerlund asks if he should expect a victory party after Flair wins the World War 3 match, Flair tells him they will have an all-night party with The Nitro Girls.
Eddie Guerrero beats Rey Mysterio Jr. to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship! After the match, Dean Malenko shows up and stares down with Guerrero, then heads to the back.
Brandow Lowry of the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga is the winner of a WCW Nitro Prize Pack, and we see footage of his Nitro party in Lambda Alpha Chi house during rush week.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Ray Traylor after Miss Elizabeth yanks Ray Traylor off the top rope, despite being smacked in the head with a steel chair early in the match. As Savage goes for another top rope elbow drop, Miss Elizabeth heads to the back and brings back a can of black spray paint. Savage knocks out referee Billy Silverman and tosses him out of the ring, then Miss Elizabeth gets the the honors of spray painting Traylor. Savage hits the top rope elbow again, then says "This is how it's gonna be from now one...for lie!" After the replay of the match, it is announced that Ray Traylor is declared the winner by reverse decision due to the post-match attack.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Curt Hennig by disqualification after Hennig hits Page in the ribs with the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Hennig and Page brawl, and Page fights back. Hennig is seen with blood coming out of his nose after the match. as he walks out. Curt Hennig retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Lex Luger beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair after Curt Hennig interferes and Lex Luger fights him off. During the match, it is announced that nobody has heard from Sting yet, and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will issue another statement after the next commercial break. After the bell rings, Lex Luger press slams Ric Flair onto Hennig, allowing Flair to go after Hennig.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up again. Hogan says that Sting is a coward, and that the rest of the nWo agrees with him. He asks that Sting be brought out to the ring, and Bischoff says that even he can't make Sting appear as Sting is more fear than anything else. Hogan gets his wish, as Sting - and not a man in a mask - rappels down from the rafters adnd heads to the ring. Sting throws the bat away and takes off the gloves, and when "Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up along with the rest of the nWo, Hogan nails Sting from behind, knocking Sting down and leaving him to the rest of the nWo, who gang up on Sting before holding him up so that Hogan can get a few shots in on him. The show ends with Eric Bischoff mocking what's going on as Hogan continues to hit Sting with leg drops.
The show starts with D-Generation ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, "Ravishing" Rick Rude) coming out to brand-new music, but only Rick Rude shows up. Rude tells all the "fat, out-of-shape Ottawa idiots" to shut their mouths, open their eyes and give their respect to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn, Triple H and Chyna show up, and despite promising to do so last week, Shawn does not show up to the ring naked, with Jim Cornette saying that he has heard in the back that "the Canadians don't deserve it." It is also announced for the first time on WWF commentary as they show up that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has left the World Wrestling Federation because of Shawn Michaels and that there will be more details later. Rude congratulates Shawn on a job well done at Survivor Series, and Shawn says that he wouldn't have it any other way as D-Generation X is now on top of the world. Shawn says that he considered coming out to the ring and being politically correct, but since somebody else drew first blood, he is now going to unload on everybody. He tells all the fans chanting "We want Bret" that he beat Bret in his home country and with his own finishing hold, and if they thought DX was hell to deal with before, they haven't seen anything yet. Shawn then states that the World Wrestling Federation was not big enough for him and Bret, and put him in the Sharpshooter and heard him give up, then ran him "down south with the rest of those dinosaurs," and that he has two friends there who are not dinosaurs who will beat the hell out of him one day, whether he likes it or not (a reference to Scott Hall and Kevin Nash). Shawn then says he is the only man on top who will ever be #1 and be an icon...not Bret, not "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, not "Macho Man" Randy Savage, as nobody has the will to be the best and he will outwill the rest of them as he has something they don't: god-given, pure, natural talent. He says he is willing to be a wrestling champion, and Rick Rude agrees with him, saying Shawn will never say "I quit." As Shawn says he will never beat up a 52-year-old man, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up. Shawn tells Shamrock he gave him a wrestling lesson last week, and that he can't possibly want any more of him. He gives Shamrock the microphone and wants to see if he can put a sentence together. Shamrock initially tells Shawn "You aren't gonna give me shit!" then grabs the microphone and tells DX that are a disgrace to the human race, and tells Chyna to take a seat as he questions her gender. Triple H laughs, but Shamrock tells him that if he thinks that's funny, then he should wait until he gets a hold of him. He then immediately answers Shawn's challenge to take on anybody, anywhere, any time. He then tells Rick Rude that all he knows how to do is attack people from behind as he's an old man. He then focuses on Shawn's hair and chest, calling them both "sexy," then tells Shawn he's going to punch a hole in his sexy chest and that the rest of DX can't stop him. Shamrock then says he's got the microphone, and that he dictates when it's time to stop talking. Shawn then takes the microphone, says he makes the decision, and decides it's time for him to stop talking. He says Chyna (addressing her as "this woman") can knock him out any day of his life and that he should be lucky that Rick Rude doesn't knock him the hell out, then tells Shamrock that Triple H can beat him anywhere, any time. He doesn't blame Shamrock for thinking his hair and chest are sexy, then WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up, then gives Slaughter the same directions as Shamrock, but tells him not to spit at him. Slaughter says "you have a WWF Championship match against Shamrock." tonight. Shawn tells Slaughter he beat a man who is a legend in his own, then goes back on his word and says he can't defend the title tonight, although he usually would. Slaughter tells Shawn's he not wrestling tonight; Triple H is. Triple H says he already has a match tonight, and he'd beat Shamrock's ass tonight, but he has other business to take care of. Slaughter tells Triple H that the match is against Shamrock anyway, and to ensure there is no interference, he will be at ringside and bars Rick Rude, Shawn and Chyna from ringside. It is then announced that the encore of Survivor Series is tomorrow night.
Ahmed Johnson beats Marc Mero by disqualification when Mero is caught by the referee hitting Ahmed with a low blow. Mero gets disqualified, but he hits Ahmed with the TKO anyway. After the match, "Butterbean" Eric Esch, boxer and winner of 18 professional fights, is seen in the crowd.
Sunny is guest ring announcer for the next match. "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher guests on commentary.
Taka Michinoku beats Devon Storm to continue to the semi-finals of the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament. During the match, "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher distracts Michinoku only to be drop kicked off the apron. Nevertheless, Michinoku manages to hit the Michinoku Driver on Devon Storm. After the match, Michinoku immediately hits Cristopher with a top rope cross body to the outside of the ring, and Christopher immediately runs to the back. Michinoku will face Aguila in the semi-final round.
Jim Ross interviews Goldust in the ring. Goldust now has flames painted on the front of his hair and red lipstick on his lips as he walks into the ring with a cigar in his mouth much like Marlena. The words "I'm 1st" are in black on the back of his head, and he is now wearing big, white pearl earrings on his ears and a gold leisure suit. Goldust tells Jim Ross that he knows what his "fat ass old man" did to him, and got out of that - and out of his marriage, where he wasn't allowed to be himself - and while Marlena was gone, he found somebody who allowed him to express himself, which he says Marlena never allowed him to do. Goldust says he has a broken arm, and says he can't wrestle in his current condition when asked why he turned on Vader. Vader shows up, says nobody walks out on him. Vader tells Goldust he's known him for a decade that they have both fought alongside and against each other, and he knew what kind of a man Goldust was. He wants to know why Goldust turned on him. Goldust says he's an invalid and couldn't wrestle, but Vader tells Goldust that he told him he was ready before last night's match. Vader tells Goldust this will be straightened out one way or another, then punches Goldust in the gut and puts him in a powerbomb before walking out of the ring.
Michael Cole reports that Blackjack Bradshaw is raising hell in the locker room as Blackjack Windham is lying on the floor, and that he keeps mentioning "two jackasses."
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) bring out The Disciples of Apocalypse (Crush, Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) to surround the ring for the next match, and The Jackyl guests on commentary.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper). During the match, The Jackyl gets on the apron, but The Headbangers immediately knock him off, and The Interrogator meets the same fate near the end of the match (though he is not knocked off his feet). After the match, both teams brawl, and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Crush, Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) get involved. The D.O.A. and The Headbangers come out on top as referees try to restore order.
The introduction to the show is replayed to signal the start of War Zone.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is interviewed in the ring by Michael Cole. Austin isn't even concerned about paying back Owen Hart for breaking his neck, because the fact of the matter is that he's back and Intercontinental Champion after sitting at home for three months and drinking beer. When Michael Cole tells him that he might as well paint a bulls-eye on his forehead after winning the Intercontinental Championship, Austin tells him he might as well paint a bulls-eye on Cole's ass and kick him around the building. The Nation of Domination's (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, Rocky Maivia) music hits, but only Rocky Maivia shows up. Maivia says that when he was the Intercontinental Champion, he was the best there was, and that come hell or high water, he will be wearing it again, and if Austin has enough manhood to accept his chalenge, then Austin's bottom line will read "has been, compliments of 'The Rock.'" Austin gives Maivia a couple of challenges in response: get a decent haircut and flush himself down the commode because he's a piece of crap. He accepts Maivia's challenge, then says Maivia doesn't suck because the fans said so; Maivia sucks because Stone Cold said so.
Before the next match, Jim Ross interviews Steve Blackman at ringside. Ross says Blackman put on quite a performance last night, and Blackman says he feels that he acquitted himself at Survivor Series. Jesus Castillo tells Blackman to get an interview some other time, and Blackman tells Castillo to get out of his face. This leads to Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr. and Miguel Perez to attack Blackman, but Blackman effectively fights them all off at once with his martial arts prowess.
Michael Cole interviews Road Dog "Jesse James" and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn backstage, and announces that Blackjack Windham is out with rib injuries, and asks them how they can accept the Bunkhouse Battle when it is now 2-on-1 and in their favor. Road Dogg says Windham was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and now Blackjack Bradshaw is "higher than a Georgia pine and twice as stupid." Road Dog and Billy Gunn then come to the ring, telling the crowd to get ready for carnage as the plan to get rid of both of The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Windham and Blackjack Bradshaw). Blackjack Bradsaw then comes to the ring and throws powder into Billy Gunn's face.
"Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beat Blackjack Bradshaw in a 2-on-1 Bunkhouse Brawl.
We finally see part two of the Jeff Jarrett interview. Jarrett asks Jim Ross where, in 1997, you can find a man who is 30 years old with 12 years of experience in the professional wrestling business with no steroids, no skeletons in the closet, and the star potential and looks that he has, and says that the WWF is getting him at a bargain. It has been Jarrett's lifelong and immediate goal to become the WWF Champion, and Vince McMahon will have the greatest, most respected champion that he's ever had. Jarrett says he's never beaten Bret "The Hit Man" Hart before, and says he wants to beat him, saying that he is superior to Bret in all aspects, saying Bret is "the best there was" and not much else. He says he will not be surprised if "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at Survivor Series. Jim Ross then plays a game of word association with Jarrett. He says Bret is dedicated, says The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, Rocky Maivia) has strength in numbers, says he has respect for Mick Foley, and calls "Macho Man" Randy Savage the hardest-working guy he has ever known. He says The Legion of Doom has raw ability, and says of Eric Bischoff "right time, right place, right wallet." As for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, he says "charisma plus intelligence equals success." For Shawn Michaels, he calls him "a phenomenal athelete," calls Triple H "a tag-along" and says he doesn't know what to think of Chyna. As long as Shawn doesn't act juvenile around him or mess with him, he's not bothered by his behavior, saying that Shawn is frustrated at something and that this is how he is venting it, and that Shawn knows he can still be one of the best wrestlers out there today.
Michael Cole interviews professional boxer, 18-time Toughman Contest winner and IBWA Super Heavyweight Champion "Butterbean" Eric Esch and his trainer Art Dohr. As he mentions his fight on December 6th, he says he's here to train but also to watch Raw live as his friends watch it all the time, and says the crowd is wonderful and that he can't ask for a better night. Marc Mero shows up and tells Michael Cole that if he wants to interview a boxer, interview him. Marc Mero asks Butterbean who he's ever beaten, other than truck drivers and unemployed steel workers and "these lousy Canadians." He also tells Butterbean to even touch, look at or come near Sable, as he is a real boxed and the real star of the team, that he is a real boxer, and that Butterbean is a nobody he can knock out in four rounds or less before saying Butterbean is the Pillsbury doughboy and he is Superman. He warns Butterbean not to touch Sable again, and Butterbean almost jumps the guardrail as soon as he puts his hands on him. Butterbean is confused as to what happened, and Jim Ross apologizes on behalf of the WWF to Butterbean for Marc Mero's behavior.
The Undertaker vs. Kama Mustafa ends in a no-contest. Before the match, it is announced that the encore of Survivor Series is tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central throughout North America. During the match, Paul Bearer and Kane show up, and Bearer says it would be easy for Kane to get in the ring and bring 'Taker to his eternal damnation, but Kane really wants 'Taker to suffer like he did when he was in the fire. Bearer tells 'Taker that he must face Kane one-on-one, no interference, no excuses, so Kane can prove that he is superior. 'Taker tells Bearer to shut up before he rips his throat out, then tells Kane this is not the place and that Bearer is nothing but an infectious disease who has poisoned his mind. He tells Kane that somewhere behind the mask of evil is his little brother and that there is something good left in him, and asks him not to come to him as an enemy but as his brother, and to stand beside him as he will never fight him tonight or any other night, as Kane is flesh and blood - his flesh and blood - just like him, and if he has to go through the rest of the WWF, so be it. He tells Paul Bearer that he will pay for what he is doing, and Bearer says that all the agony he and Kane cause and all the souls they destroy will be 'Taker's fault, and for that, 'Taker will pay in the fires of Hell.
The show ends before "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. Triple H can finish. Despite being barred from ringside at the top of the show, "Ravishing" Rick Rude shows up and watches the match from the entrance ramp midway through the match. He tries to interfere, but is stopped by WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, as is Chyna when she tries to interfere as well. Triple H knocks out the referee, and Shamrock goes for the ankle lock submission. Rick Rude tosses the steel Halliburton briefcase to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and Michaels smacks the briefcase into Shamrock's back. Triple H makes the pinfall after this, but the referee is pulled out of the ring as the show ends.
