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.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Navajo Warrior, who is on his retirement tour known as "The Last Mile." Navajo Warrior talks about his tag team title reign, then says that he and Che Cabrera will bring the house down one last time in singles action.
Before the next match, Danny Limelight says it is crazy how quickly people turn your back on you, then blames the fans for him and Slice Boogie for them being driven together before telling them they suck. Slice Boogie says the fans are idiots and "trash" and says that Disneyland is better before The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley) show up for the match.
5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN World Tag Team Championships against The Krusty Krew (Dom Kubrick and Lucas Riley). After the match, Danny Limelights counters the "Yankees Suck!" chants from the crowd with "So does your mother."
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Javi, who says that Jordan Cruz is a coward, a bully and a punk. Javi says he has done everything in his career on his own, while Cruz has The Epic watching his back at all times because he has no shot against him one-on-one. He says that he has limited potential in two weeks, it will be time to fight, win and "open this pit up."
Jonny Loquasto oversees a contract signing for a match between "Poppin'" EJ Sparks and Maximilien for the UWN Heritage Championship. Sparks arrives first. Sparks takes the microphone from Loquasto and calls out Maximilien, saying that the last time he was in the ring, Maximilien and his stooges attacked him when his back was turned. He says he has been very focal about being a fighting champion, yet Maximilien wants to do things the hard way and states that those who play stupid games win stupid prizes. Sparks accepts Maximilien's challenge for the Heritage title and has no doubt in his mind that he will retain against him, then dares Maximilien to get in the ring and sign the contract so he can slap his goofy smile off his goofy face. Jordan Castle shows up with Maximilien and José the Assassin, then says there is no disrespect and that Sparks has been a phenomenal Heritage Champion. After stating that Sparks have given the fans a Heritage Championship reign to remember, he then tells Sparks that the fans do not matter and that Maximilien is "best for business." Castle says that with the body Maximilien has, he does not have to dream big or work hard, for he is entitled to the Heritage title, even going so far as to call the title "an inheritance." He then tells Sparks to enjoy his reign while he can, as their match will be the last time he sniffs the belt, as Maximilien will put him in the Max Factor and end what his "glass" neck started. Castle then tells Loquasto that when Maximilien is champion, he will use his newfound power to get Loquasto fired from the United Wrestling Network just like how he was fired from WWE. Loquasto thanks Castle and Maximilien for making things clear, as he has been confused by their animosity, especially since he does not even know who Jordan Castle is. He says that people get sick and tired of people who get a big head, and tells him to either sign the contract or explain to Maximilien why he cost him a title shot. Castle signs the contract and throws it down before he and José hold Sparks down. Fidel Bravo shows up with a metal folding chair and chases them and Maximilien out of the ring. Loquasto makes the match official for next week.
In what is advertised as Navajo Warrior's last match in the United Wrestling Network, Che Cabrera beats Navajo Warrior.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) heads to the ring for their tag team title celebration as members of the locker room are at the entrance ramp and in the ring, with Tony Schiavone ready to interview Private Party. Kassidy says that they came into 2024 saying "new year, new champs," and while it took them a long time, they did it. Quen thanks The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) for making them earn the tag titles, as they have gotten better and better every time they get in the ring, and now Private Party has the titles to prove it. As for what is next for Private Party, they are willing to defend the tag team titles against anybody and everybody. They soon get in FTR's (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) faces, and Daniel Garcia has to play peacemaker while Truth Magnum is a night to celebrate, not to fight. Turbo Floyd says the past is in the past and that it is now Private Party's time, and that the sign outside says "AEW: Where The Best Wrestle." Kassidy says that this party is never going to end and that there is no party like a Private Party, "and that's a flex."
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Anthony Bowens congratulates Private Party on becoming tag team champions, but warns them that the best tag team to do it in AEW is coming for the titles. Max Caster says they have been at it all year and are not going to stop, but he is the best wrestler alive, and there is only one outcome when they meet in the ring. As he mentions that he has the friendship and the money of the fans, Bowens notices MVP's business card. Caster says he is undecided on whether they should join MVP, then the two of them say it is time for Private Party to nut up or shut up. It is noticeable that as they talk, Caster and Bowens finish each others' sentences, and that there is tension between them each time this happens.
Thunder Rosa beats Harley Cameron in a Day of the Dead Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett). Roddy tells Shane Taylor that he knows he is a bad man, but he is an obstacle on the way to MJF for Full Gear, and he wants to beat Shane within an inch of his life so that Adam Cole can finish the job. He also congratulates Taven and Bennett for winning on Rampage and Adam Cole for coming back better than ever. Taven says they have made the changes that needed to be made, and as they are about to take on some legends, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer show up to tell them to watch what a real tag team can do.
Kyle Fletcher beats Komander. After the match, Fletcher goes for the ground and pound on Komander, then Mark Davis shows up, runs into the ring and confronts Fletcher before daring Fletcher to hit him. Fletcher walks away.
Backstage, we hear from "Scapegoat" Jack Perry, who says things are changing for better or worse in AEW when he is suddenly called out by Daniel Garcia, who says that Perry has had everything handed to him and calls him "a pretentious piece of shit." Perry says that he has believed everything Garcia wants to believe and earned everything that Garcia wants to think he has not earned, and that Garcia knows much like he does about how AEW and his heroes are. He then says that he is afraid to sacrifice everything that he loves, and that he is not ready. Perry then leaves with the TNT Championship.
"The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer beat Joe Keys and Shaun Smith. After the match, Cage and Archer demolish their opponents with a Blackout on Shaun Smith and a Drill Claw on Joe Keys. Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) show up with metal folding chairs before Cage and Archer can do even more damage. Meanwhile, Kyle O'Reilly and Shane Taylor are watching what is going on from backstage in separate locations.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews AR Foxx when The Patriarchy ("The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mama Wayne) shows up. Nick Wayne says that things have changed in the last year-and-a-half and that Foxx made the biggest mistake of his life attacking him in his wrestling school. As Nick Wayne says that he does not know if Hook will show up for their match, Foxx challenges Wayne to a match on next week's Collision before telling Wayne not to sleep on Hook.
Backstage, we hear from Kris Statlander, who says that she has replayed Mercedes Moné's attack on her in her mind and says that if Mercedes is everything she says she is, then her coming for Mercedes' title should be no big deal and there should be no reason to hide behind her entourage. She says that Mercedes is scared because she is locked in and focused on her, then tells her to prepare herself because she is becoming the new TBS Champion.
Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta show up in the crowd. Moxley says that Orange Cassidy wants to be the king, but tells Orange that the game has already begun and does not begin at Full Gear, and questions if Orange can survive to Full Gear with body and mind intact. He entertains the idea of Orange brining the AEW World Championship home to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then says he has given the city something to be proud of as he has cut his teeth here in a city that produces champions. He says that the city produces wrestlers with honest, hard-working, unshakeable people with grit like Wheeler Yuta and that Wheeler knows how to fight for something bigger than himself and is "a Philadelphia hero" for it. Action Andretti shows up and heads to the ring, saying he is sick and tired of hearing all of this and that Wheeler Yuta does not represent what Philadelphia is about like he does and that Wheeler came "from Amish Town straight off the horse and buggy." He says that wrestlers from Philadelphia are all about action and that he is ready to throw down right now, then he is attacked from behind by PAC. Moxley, Shafir and Wheeler head to the ring before the next match.
PAC beats Action Andretti with a super brainbuster followed by the Brutalizer. After the match, PAC refuses to let go of the hold, even as Andretti is out cold. All of a sudden, Orange Cassidy shows up in the crowd. Orange reminds Wheeler Yuta of what he and Chuck Taylor did for him early in his career, then says that the Wheeler Yuta he is looking at is not the man that he knew and is being used by Jon Moxley. Orange says that at Full Gear, he will bring back the old Wheeler Yuta along with AEW and become the next AEW World Champion. When Moxley tells Wheeler to go after Orange, Wheeler is reluctant at first, and only does it when Moxley slaps him multiple times. Wheeler grabs a metal folding chair and confronts Orange, but cannot attack him until Orange takes the chair away when he is distracted. Wheeler swings at Orange, but Orange hits Wheeler with an Orange Punch and leaves through the crowd.
We hear from Malakai Black prior to his match with Adam Cole on Dynamite. He wants Adam Cole to be the one to beat him before he shows Adam Cole "the blackest black that he has ever seen."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita. Fletcher says he is tired of talking about the past when he is looking at a future that looks like gold, then says it is time he and Takeshita jump back into the tag team division. Takeshita addresses Ricochet that he will end him, and Fletcher tells Ricochet that he can bring whoever he wants, as he does not care.
Lio Rush beats Ariya Daivari.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Johnny TV. Johnny TV says that fashion has saved more lives than doctors and says he has seen it all, and that MxM Collection has "it." MxM Collection feel honored, and Johnny TV says that if they want to collab, they can feel free to slide into his DM's.
Roderick Strong beats Shane Taylor. MJF is seen watching the match from his home during the match.
We see a vignette for Mina Shirakawa's return to AEW.
"The Glamour" Mariah May retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Anna Jay. After the match, Mariah fakes wanting to shake hands with Anna on the way out of the ring.
Joe Tessitore interviews Gunther prior to his match with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
We look back at Greatest Royal Rumble from 2018.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who says that while he may not be 100% tonight, it will not stop him. He says his match with "Big" Bronson Reed tonight is one of the biggest tests of his entire career, as it is not just about slaying a monster, but finding out who he is and how much he has left in the tank. Rollins says he has his eyes on big things and he needs to know if he is ready for one more run with the World Heavyweight Championship.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens, who says that he has been silenced and that he is convinced that Cody Rhodes or Randy Orton has paid off a driver of a dune buggy to roll over multiple times on purpose to potentially injure him. He says that none of this is his fault and that he has been forced to wrestle Randy Orton, and that he will make Randy Orton feel worse than he was when he came out of the dune buggy. He then tells Randy that this is his fault.
In footage from yesterday at WWE Experience, the WWE Arabic social media team holds an interview with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque.
We see Big E at Aseeb in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a restaurant known for its authentic Nadji heritage; Nadj Village, known for its trademark gordjan bread; and Meez The House, a Middle Eastern fusion for "Main Event Menu". WWE Arabic host Nathalie Mamo is there for the trip to Meez The House.
Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes prior to his match with Gunther.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Nia Jax. Nia says she feels great about tonight and that she will squash Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and especially "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. She says she is not worried about Tiffany Stratton, who she says knows it is not her time and that she will be watching from the outside. She says that when it is her time, Tiffany Stratton will cash in.
We see a brief video package of the relationship between WWE and Saudi Arabia, as well as a brief history of the start of the premium live events in the country and some footage from WWE Experience.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight, who says that he spent his celebration at the gym and in his hotel room figuring out how to beat Andrade and Carmelo Hayes tonight. He says that a Triple Threat Match changes the game and there is no advantage him and only a disadvantage. He then says that he will still walk out United States Champion.
We are introduced to the Arabic announce team of Jude Al-Dajani and Faisal Mughaisib.
The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) beats Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a six-man tag match after Tonga Loa inadvertently takes down the referee while getting involved in the match. After the match, Roman Reigns grabs at Solo Sikoa and the ula fala, but he gets ganged up on, as does Jimmy Uso. The Bloodline then clears off the English announce table, and when Jey Uso goes after The Bloodline, he also gets overpowered. As The Bloodline wrap a chair around Jey Uso's neck and about to injure Jey, Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Solo tries to get Sami on his side, and Sami looks at Jey. As this goes on, the crowd chants "Sami Uso." Sami goes for a Helluva Kick the same time as Roman goes for a Superman Punch, but Solo avoids both attacks and slides out of the ring as both men inadvertently hit each other. Jimmy confronts Sami, and Jey has to play peacemaker between both of them before Sami leaves the ring.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against the team of Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson), and Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match after Piper inadvertently hits Chelsea with a Vader Bomb while thinking that she is hitting Jade Cargill.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats "Big" Bronson Reed after hitting three Stomps, with the third one hitting from the top rope. After the match, Bronson gets back on his feet as Rollins heads to the back, and a surprised Rollins states that he will beat him again if he continues to step up.
Liv Morgan beats Nia Jax to become the inaugural WWE Women's Crown Jewel Champion after two failed cash-in attempts by Tiffany Stratton and distractions and interference by Raquel Rodriguez and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque personally awards the WWE Women's Crown Jewel Champonship to Liv Morgan.
Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton ends before it begins and de-evolves into an absolute brawl that sees officials get attacked by both Owens and Orton - with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce eating an RKO - as they try to break things up. The brawl ends in the crowd with Owens elbow dropping Orton from a guardrail in the crowd through a table.
LA Knight retains the WWE United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes and Andrade in a Triple Threat Match as Carmelo goes for a facebuster on Andrade only for Knight to hit both men with a BFT at the same time.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Gunther to become the inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Champion after Gunther counters a Super Cody Cutter with a Sleeper only for Cody to roll back and pin Gunther's shoulders to the mat for the win. After the match, Gunther shakes hands with Cody and says something to him, then leaves. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque personally presents Cody with the WWE Crown Jewel Championship. Liv Morgan then enters the ring for one last round of applause for the Crown Jewel Champions, then Liv and Cody shake hands before celebrating with the fans.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Cae head to the ring from the parking lot, and Dustin Starr interviews them from the announce desk. Justin Case says they do not care about "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, as he will not become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. Roberts says GunShow can win all the matches he wants, as he will not get a title shot until he says so. He says he has wiped his feet of "The GunShow" and has moved on to bigger and better things, then all of a sudden, Tim Bosby shows up. Bosby says he was sitting in the back and overhearing him, and last time they met in the ring, he made him tap out to win the Internet Championship, and he thinks he can make him tap out to win the Heritage Championship. Roberts says he was a different man back then and that he is the baddest man walking, then accepts Bosby's challenge.
We see footage of Memphis Tigers defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. in the WrestleCenter ring.
Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil. During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up, and Lamont guests on commentary, wanting to know why The L.A. Hustlers cannot get a fair shake in Memphis Wrestling. After the match, Too Kool II confront The L.A. Hustlers for distracting them from the announce desk, and Bradley makes it clear they want their title shot now. Tim Grind says they will put the titles up anytime and any where, and that The L.A. Hustlers can go back to the hood if they think Too Kool II is scared of them before shoving Bradley. Referees as well as Big Dan have to stand between both teams before things get physical.
We see footage from the Halloween Spooktacular.
In footage outside of the WrestleCenter from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Derrick King regarding his in-ring retirement, and King Cobra wants to make sure he has all his ducks in a row and make sure he can give him a proper send-off. Meanwhile, Sycho Simon watches from behind a couple of cars.
Sycho Simon beats CJ Blaine. After the match, Simon says CJ Blaine has some heart and is not a quitter unlike a certain person he knows, and demands that person meet him in the ring next week.
Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels meets with Tim Bosby regarding "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, and tells Bosby to watch out for Justin Case before wishing him good luck.
Dustin Starr interviws Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says that after she lost the Women's Championship to C-Rex, she locked herself in her room and cried. She then says she was not sad for long, as she thought about how hard she worked and how far she has come. Mackenzie says she will not give up on herself and the fans, as she is ready for her rematch against C-Rex. Nixi XS says Mackenzie is ignoring her because she can see right through her and calls her a failure before telling her to go home, as she is nothing without the title. Mackenzie punches Nixi in the face, but C-Rex sneaks up behind Mackenzie and attacks her. Mackenzie and C-Rex go at it in the ring, but C-Rex overpowers Mackenzie once again.
It has been revealed that somebody has been attacked in the parking lot. After the commercial break, it is revealed to be Gio Savage.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby following the distraction from Justin Case as Bosby locks in the ankle lock. After the match, Roberts continues to attack Bosby on the outside, then lays him out with the Heritage Championship. Roberts then declares that the show is over for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that The GunShow is old news, and anybody who gets in his way will end up like Tim Bosby for getting in his way. Roberts says that all of Memphis Wrestling is his now, then attacks Bosby again and hits him with the Problem Bomb. He then grabs a security guard and hits him an Uranage to end the show.
Tonight's episode shows matches from the first night of Impact Wrestling's UK Tour in Glasgow, Scotland.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says it is a privilege to bring IMPACT Wrestling to Scotland once again and that while the future looks bright for IMPACT, it is looking bright for him, and if he can beat Frankie Kazarian, he will prove he belongs on this stage.
Joe Hendry beats Frankie Kazarian with a roll-up to win the Glasgow Cup Tournament, which is awarded to him personally by Scott D'Amore.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, Brian Myers and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo. Myers says they get to embarrass Subculture (Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna), Moose says that "The Virtuous Pro Wrestling Gods" will team up for one night, and Deonna says she will use this as a warm-up for Trinity to become a four-time Knockouts Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Joe Hendry, who says it has been quite a year for him in IMPACT Wrestling and proved that he belongs in the very top, and that he will be damned if he will let Simon Miller knock him off his pedestal.
Moose, Brian Myers and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beat Subculture (Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna) in a six-person intergender tag match.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young talk about their history, how they have a lot in common and how they have done everything there is to do in IMPACT. Eric Young says iron sharpens iron and that there is no better way to test themselves than against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley).
Grado beats Trey Miguel. (The match is Grado's first in IMPACT in seven years.)
Backstage, we hear from Eddie Edwards, who calls Will Ospreay "one of one" and one of the best in the world. He says that they both had to be the best, and to do that, they had to go to Japan. He then says Ospreay is in his world, where he is the best of the best and things are just a little bit different.
Trinity beats Emersyn Jayne.
We see footage of the IMPACT Wrestling locker room in Glasgow, Scotland.
Backstage, we hear from Trinity, who says that she is coming off a huge victory tonight and that Deonna Purrazzo will feel the glow once and for all when she beats her and keeps her from getting another title shot for as long as she is champion.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young.
In backstage footage from last night on Dynamite, Stokely Hathaway announces that Eddie Kingston is suspended for putting his hands on him and threatening to "beat his ass." Stokely then says that if Eddie Kingston puts his hands on him again, he will be fired.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says he is a little upset with what happened between himself and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, and while he would usually react in a negative way and do things in his match that he would regret, but he isturning over a new leaf and trying to do things the right way. He hopes that Nese is watching tonight after costing him the World Television Championship, but he will be envisioning him when he faces "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods tonight and puts on a show.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Robyn Renegade with the Cross Arm Breaker. After the match, Charlette Renegade attacks "Legit" Leyla Hirsch before Rachael Ellering chases Charlette and Robyn away. When Rachael checks on Leyla, Leyla pushes her away as she heads to the back.
Darius Martin beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats "All Ego" Ethan Page. During the match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese shows up, and later in the match, Nese rolls Josh Woods on top of Ethan Page has Josh Woods in an inside cradle while "Smart" Mark Sterling distracts the referee to give Josh Woods the victory.
Angelico beats Slim J, Gringo Loco and Metalik in a four-way match.
In backstage footage from last week, Sonjay Dutt talks about how he first met Jay Lethal and Eddie Kingston around the same time over twenty years ago and knew that they were diametrically opposite people and that Jay Lethal is a pure wrestler who could go into the ring with anyone and excelt while calling Eddie Kingston "a garbage wrestler" who tries to bring honor to something that has no honor. Stokely Hathaway shows up and congratulates Sonjay Dutt for what he and his company did on Saturday, and when Sonjay reminds Stokely that Jay Lethal has earned a Ring of Honor World title shot from winning that night, Stokely tells Sonjay his secretary will e-mail him, to which Sonjay replies that he never gave Stokely his e-mail.
Rachael Ellering beats LMK.
Before the next match, The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth" try to speak, but they are interrupted by The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Nemeth tries to speak again, but he is interrupted by The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) and Jacked Jameson. Peter Avalon gets peeved, then tries to speak only to get interrupted again by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona)
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth"), The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in a Four Corners Survival Tag Team Match.
Action Andretti beats Nick Comoroto and Lee Johnson in a three-way match.
Kiera Hogan beats Charlette Renegade.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Legit" Leyla Hirsch. Rachael Ellering shows up wanting to know if Leyla is alright, but Leyla takes offense to Rachael helping her after the match. Rachael mentions that the one person Leyla needed help from was nowhere to be found, and while Leyla admits that Maria Kanellis-Bennett was not there, she will be next time. Rachael says she only did what she did because it was the right and honorable thing to do and that she was not looking to be best friends or having any motives behind her actions, but Leyla tells her she was wrong and leaves.
Gravity, Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry), Cole Karter and Griff Garrison in an eight-man tag match.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Mercedes Martinez - despite Diamante distracting the referee and Mercedes Martinez slamming Athena into an exposed turnbuckle that Athena herself exposed - after someone in a black hoodie hits Mercedes Martinez in the head with the Women's World Championship on the outside behind the referee's back. After the match, the person in the hoodie is revealed to be Billie Starkz, who personally hands the title to Athena after the match.
Jay Lethal beats Darby Allin after a man dressed as Sting and wearing a Sting mask hits Darby with a baseball bat after Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt get ejected following Darby Allin bouncing off of Satnam Singh as he dives into him back first. After the match, the man dressed as Sting celebrates with Lethal's team, then is unmasked and revealed to be Cole Karter from The Factory. Karter joins in on the post-match attack on Darby, then Sting's music hits. Suddenly, Jeff Jarrett shows up with a red guitar and smashes the guitar into Darby's head. Jarrett then tells Darby that he got a lesson from "The Last Outlaw," and that whatever Darby worships becomes his weakness. He says that if Darby wants to worship Sting, then Sting has become his biggest weakness. Jarrett then warns all of AEW, from the fanbase to those in charge, that his family has been in wrestling for over 75 years and has left an impact. Jarrett says he is a two-time Hall of Famer and a twelve-time World Champion, and from day one, his family's fingerprints have been all over AEW, and that there will be four body bags before he is done. He then celebrates with Lethal's team.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that Lee Moriarty can change his fortunes if he can win tonight. He admits that he likes Moriarty a lot, but admits that Moriarty is not mean and violent enough for The Blackpool Combat Club. He promises to teach Moriarty a lesson in pain and perseverance as he backs him into a corner, and the only way out is through him. Moxley says that if Moriarty has any inner anger, now is the time to bring it to the surface, as he has no time for anything else.
We see a video of someone watching footage of the history of the AEW World Trios Tag Team Championships through a video editor, with The Elite being replaced with Death Triangle.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guest on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Lee Moriarty in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match with the Juujikatami. After the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page runs into the ring and boots Moxley in the face.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Saraya, with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. being conspicuously absent. Saraya says she knows what it takes to be a star while Britt only cares about herself. Saraya says she has been in the business for thirty years and that she has been through a lot of adversity, and says that she has come to AEW because there was something special when it started and when the time was right, she wanted to help the women's division. Saraya also says that she has one more doctor that she wants to consult before she announces whether or not she can wrestle again.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is seen in the front row.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews William Regal, who says that MJF has all the potential in the world but has a long way to go at being a true villain. He says that potential will not help him become champion when he has to face a demon in Jon Moxley.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn head to the ring to celebrate Billy Gunn's birthday. Bowens talks about how "Sneaky Swerve" Strickland damaged Billy Gunn's hands so he could not scissor, and says that scissoring has taken over the world and that they cannot have a birthday back without scissoring. Max Caster busts out some pink Acclaimed foam fingers in the scissor position so that The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn can scissor, then Max acknowledges the signs in the crowd out there for them and that AEW stands for "Acclaimed Every Wednesday." After Bowens says that it is a fact of life that everyone loves The Acclaimed as well as Daddy Ass, Bowens asks the fans who wants a gift and Max Caster looks to see who has the best sign, and Max Caster finds a giant scissors sign held by a kid. The giant cardboard scissors becomes a gift for Billy Gunn, then Bowens acknowledges Billy Gunn's 30-year career and accomplishments (and the infamous TNA Reverse Battle Royal) before giving him a "World's Greatest Dad(dy)" trophy. Bowens references Billy Gunn's inability to be part of the recent D-Generation X reunion before thanking Billy Gunn for being a mentor and like a father to them, and he and Max present with a certificate of adoption, and all they need is Billy's signature. Suddenly, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) - Billy Gunn's real, biological sons - show up with a gift: W. Morrissey showing up from behind and levelling The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn from behind before the two of them join in. All of a sudden, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) show up, and W. Morrisey and The Gunns leave the ring as FTR get in. They then pick up the AEW World Tag Team Championships and hand them back to The Acclaimed.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. says she is a conspiracy victim for far too long, and Jamie Hayter says she just wants to wrestle. Britt says she wants to wrestle, too, and the both of them want opponents on Rampage.
Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia and Jake Hager head to the ring. Jericho says it made him mad when Claudio Castagnoli got a tainted victory against him, then says that he is ready for an open challenge against any former Ring of Honor Champion tonight. He says he will face any former champion in Ring of Honor and will even whip Lamar Jackson's ass before stating tonight will become another monumental in the "Ring of Jericho era." Jericho then demands that his challenger show himself, and his challenger is revealed to be none other than Colt Cabana.
Chris Jericho retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Colt Cabana with a Codebreaker after Cabana takes out Daniel Garcia and Jake Hager with a moonsault for getting involved in the match. After the match, The Jericho Appreciation Society grab Ian Riccaboni from the announce table, and Jericho puts Ian's glasses on before slapping him and breaking the glasses. Claudio Castagnoli tries to make the save for Riccaboni, but the numbers game takes over. "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson runs in to help, and Sammy Guevara and Wheeler Yuta also run in before referees and security try to break things up.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix). Rey Fenix says he feels ready for tonight and that he will become a double champion, then PAC tells Fenix that if he wants real revenge for Death Triangle, he needs to use the ring bell hammer as a weapon, as it could be his only ticket.
Before the next match, it is announced that whoever wins the AEW All-Atlantic Championship will defend the championship against a dream opponent later this week on Rampage. Christian Cage also guests on commentary.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Rey Fenix and Luchasaurus after Jungle Boy hits Luchasaurus from behind with a chair and puts him through a table with a cross body from the stage after chasing Christian Cage to the back and after PAC hands Rey Fenix a ring bell hammer only for Fenix to toss the hammer aside. After the match, PAC attacks Orange Cassidy, then Katsuyori Shibata shows up with Rocky Romero, Trent Beretta and Chuck Taylor. PAC retreats as Shibata looks at Orange Cassidy. Shibata points at the All-Atlantic title before Orange Cassidy hands him a contract. Shibata signs the contract, then he and Orange have a staredown.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve Strickland and hip-hop recording artist Rick Ross. Rick Ross says he is here to make sure Swerve is the biggest wrestler in rap history before they drink some champagne. Keith Lee shows up and welcomes Rick Ross before wanting to know why Swerve has not returned his calls and why Swerve attacked Billy Gunn last week. Swerve changes the subject, saying that they will be in an eight-man tag match with The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) against The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
When the next match begins, Vickie Guerrero and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose show up to do commentary on a live microphone and distract Jade Cargill.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Marina Shafir. After the match, Kiera Hogan tries to take the TBS Championship from "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose only to be laid out by Nyla.
We see a vignette for The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) where Malakai Black and Brody King are wrapped in burial shrouds and buried in the dirt by Julia Hart and a bunch of people in black robes.
We see a video package where Toni Storm and Jamie Hayter talks about their history with each other prior to entering AEW.
Samoa Joe retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Machine" Brian Cage with the rear naked choke. After the match, Prince Nana and The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) attack Samoa Joe, then Wardlow heads to the ring and The Embassy (Prince Nana, Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) retreats. All of a sudden, Wardlow is attacked from behind with a spinebuster by Powerhouse Hobbs, who then lifts up the TNT Championship.
Mandy Rose heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Mandy says she told the crowd she was on another level and that she would become champion, and now, she has done it by beating Raquel Gonzalez. She also says that she is "still the baddest bitch in the whole goddamn company" and that the NXT Women's Championship looks better on her than anyone else, and that everyone is following every move that Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) makes. Suddenly, Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin are seen attacking Zoey Stark's ankle, and Mandy Rose says that Toxic Attraction runs NXT and that nobody can stop them. As she dares anyone who thinks differently to take her on, Io Shirai shows up. Io Shirai says she saw what happened and that while she does not like Zoey Stark, she does not like Mandy even less, and wants Mandy right here and now. Mandy tells Io that she is in her world right now and that nobody is scared of her anymore, then hits Io with a cheap shot after calling for a referee and eventually lays her out. Mandy then tells Io that this is a new NXT and that she will never look like her, but this fires Io up and causes her to fight back. After a release German suplex, Io gores for the top rope moonsault only to be ganged up on by Dolin and Jayne. The numbers game eventually takes over, but Jayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro show up and help Io Shirai even the odds.
Backstage, Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) suddenly meet Dakota Kai, who says she only attacked Raquel Gonzalez to end her before heading to the ring.
At Duke's Poker Room, Cameron Grimes joins the table. Duke Hudson is eager to take all of Cameron's money.
Dakota Kai beats Cora Jade. After the match, Dakota Kai pulls Cora Jade out of the ring and drags her by the hair before slamming her head into the floor and pulling a table out from underneath the ring. She lays it on Cora's head, then changes her mind, looks at Jade, then takes Cora's skateboard. She places the skateboard on Cora, then leaves.
We see a Twitter video from Robert Stone where Robert challenges Xyon Quinn to a match.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) are out and about in Orlando regrouping after losing the NXT Tag Team Championships. Nash Carter says he is getting them some help from the man who is responsible for creating the legend behind "MSK." The bus shows up, and the story behind the "MSK" moniker again remains a secret. Nash and Wes Lee suddenly remembered that was their bus, and they decide to walk to where they meant to go.
Before the next match, Robert Stone tells Xyon Quinn that he called him out because he embarrassed him, and that everyone is jealous of him because he can do anything, then says he will outsing him and stomp him before pinning him for the win. Robert Stone then sings Franky Monet's theme after dedicating the performance to Franky, then asks what is so funny before askign Quinn if he can do a better job. Quinn says that was "pretty interesting," but he is here to kick Stone's ass. Stone calls Quinn a chicken, then Quinn performs "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' theme and outsings Robert Stone. Stone is eventually able to slap Quinn, and this earns Stone a beating when the match begins. Xyon Quinn quickly beats Robert Stone.
We hear from Joe Gacy, who says that world should be a happy place, but is instead a cesspool full of self-centered individuals. He mentions the absolutely negativity of social media and instant judgment, then says Harlan has been alienated without being given a chance. He then says that he and Harlan will change the world together.
Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez) run into Xyon Quinn, and Elektra is impressed with what Quinn did, saying she had no idea there was that kind of side to him. Quinn says there are many sides to him, and Lopez says that is something she can work with.
Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) beat Von Wagner and Kyle O'Reilly.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Carmelo says it is back to business tonight, then Andre Chase - who is amazingly still alive - tells Carmelo and Trick he has their backs. When McKenzie Mitchell mentions to Andre Chase that people thought he looked like a coward in the haunted house, Andre Chase says he is heading to the ring to give someone an ass-whupping.
Back in Duke's Poker Room, Duke Hudson is amazed at Cameron Grimes' longevity, attributing it to "beginner's luck." Grimes gets irritated with how Hudson talks to people, while Hudson is irritated with his inability to instantly clean Grimes out.
Andre Chase heads to the ring. He throws the microphone when it doesn't work, then gets another microphone and addresses rumors that he looked like a coward in last week's haunted house, then decides to make this a teachable moment. He says that he will prove that he fears nothing and that he is the one person in NXT to fear, and calls out anyone who wants a Ph.D. in getting their ass kicked. The challenge is answered by Bron Breakker.
Bron Breakker beats Andre Chase. After the match, Bron Breakker said he had the biggest match of his life last week and failed, as he fell for Tommaso Ciampa's traps and Ciampa took advantage of his inexperience, admitting that Ciampa is the man in NXT. He then says there is nothing that pisses him off more than losing, as he will get another shot at the NXT Championship and he will either beat Ciampa for the title or die trying.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Marcel Barthel says it took years to become NXT Tag Team Championships again, and Fabian Aichner says that they did not lower themselves to American ideals. When Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne show up to congratulate Imperium and asks them to watch their six-woman tag match next week, Barthel says that while the mat is sacred, America has its benefits.
It's time for Lashing Out With Lash Legend. Tonight's guest is Tony D'Angelo. Lash Legend confronts Tony D'Angelo for the disappearance of her producer Mark, who then comes out. It soon becomes apparent that D'Angelo knows about his home, wife and family, and demands that he says hello to his family and tell Lash everything is fine. Mark does, then D'Angelo tells him to take a hike before saying the aim of his game is to hurt people and make as much money as possible, then hands Lash Legend some money before leaving.
It is announced that Zoey Stark has been taken to a hospital and that there will be updates on her condition later in the week.
Solo Sikoa beats Jeet Rama.
Boa heads to the ring alone at the behest of Mei Ying, and LA Knight guests on commentary for the next match.
We hear from Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, who simultaneously tell their stories while having a beer and grilling a steak while playing horseshoes (in Briggs' case) or cornhole (in Jensen's case).
Boa beats Grayson Waller following the distraction by LA Knight.
Back in Duke's Poker Room, Duke Hudson loses to Cameron Grimes with a pair of twos (compared to Hudson's pair of aces) when both men have a full house. Hudson becomes livid and a sore loser when everyone else at the table celebrates with Grimes.
We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who says that the atmosphere in NXT is always changing and that she did not come here to make up the numbers. She says that next week, she starts to rage.
Boa finds out that Mei Ying has left her chair. He kneels at the chair, then turns around to reveal he is wearing face paint. Boa then blows smoke at the camera.
Tommaso Ciampa heads to the ring. Ciampa says that Halloween Havoc was a changing of the guard in NXT, then says Bron Breakker isn't the NXT Champion because nobody told him he was supposed to. He says that while Breakker earned his respect, he is still "the god of NXT." As Ciampa says that the NXT title brings responsibility and a target on one's back, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up. Carmelo Hayes says he should be the one to put Ciampa in check, as it is not about "y'all" anymore and that there is a new school on the rise and he is the leader. He says that as long as he is North American Champion, Ciampa will take a back seat to him. Carmelo Hayes says he is "the A Champion," but Ciampa says that Carmelo does not believe a word he is saying and tells him to jump if he is feeling froggy. Trick says he and Carmelo are the main event only for Ciampa to punch him out. As Ciampa leaves, Johnny Gargano shows up and the two of them have a brief staredown.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams beat Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis after Trick Williams hits Dexter Lumis with one of his own boots as Lumis has Carmelo Hayes in Silence.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), who are sitting on the back porch of a house. Dax Harwood says he is sitting on the back porch for the fans, and Cash Wheeler says Tully Blanchard is negotiating with Tony Khan to set up an open challenge on tomorrow night's Dynamite to any luchadores who want to face them for the AAA Tag Team Champions except for The Lucha Bros. (Penta el Zero Miedo and Fenix). Harwood says that they have nothing to prove against The Lucha Bros. and that to prove themselves as champions, they want fresh meat and luchadores from around the world to prove they are living legends in Mexico. Harwood says that this will be "a hell of a wrestling match and a hell of a fight."
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Halal Beefcake (Joe Coleman and Idris Abraham).
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Viva Van.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and Brock Anderson beat Eli Knight and Malik Bosede.
Daniel Garcia beats RSP with a rear choke.
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat Sean Carr and Marcus Kross.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Ishmael Vaughn and Dontae Smiley.
The Bunny beats Santana Garrett.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat Bison XL and Toa Liona.
Red Velvet beats Sholance Royal. After the match, The Bunny knocks Red Velvet out with brass knuckles.
Bobby Fish beats Ryzin.
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Fuego del Sol.
Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. Orton says he became WWE Champion and a fourteen-time world champion eight days ago, and proved he is the best of the best, but "best of the best" does him no justice; Orton says he is "the best, period." Orton says that he has proved he is better than everyone else in the back and that he is the position he is in because he is the best, and because he showed the entire world he is no longer the "Legend Killer" and is now simply a legend. He says that the WWE Championship puts a target on that back, but he welcomes that target and dares anybody in the back to take the title from him. Suddenly, Alexa Bliss shows up. Alexa Bliss gets in the ring, and Orton demands the location of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Alexa Bliss tells him "He...could...be...here..." before the arena lights briefly go red. Suddenly, Orton is hit with a Claymore Kick form out of nowhere by Drew McIntyre, who demands his rematch for the WWE Championship and promises to make Orton's life a living hell. As McIntyre leaves, The Miz and John Morrison show up, call for a referee, and try to cash in the Money In The Bank contract, but Drew McIntyre gets back in the ring and tosses Miz and Morrison out before the bell can be rung, and tells them that nobody is taking the WWE Championship but him.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz says he was so close to becoming WWE Champion tonight, and calls Drew McIntyre a petulant child who will not let anybody get their way. He tells Drew McIntyre to get over losing the WWE Championship, as it is time for someone else to step in and become the star. Morrison says McIntyre made a mistake angering them, and challenges McIntyre to a two-on-one handicap match.
Before the next match, Elias says there is a time where every man must admit the truth to himself and that Jeff Hardy has done just that. As for tonight's Guitar on a Pole Match, he can make art by winning and smashing it against Jeff's back, saying it could be his greatest hit ever. As Elias performs "Amen (I'm Going In)," Jeff Hardy interrupts him.
Jeff Hardy beats Elias in a Guitar on a Pole Match.
Lana shows up to get a closer look at the next match.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke after the distraction from Lana backfires, distracting the referee and costing Dana Brooke the win.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton, who says he finds it amusing that so many people forget how easy it is for the hunter to become the hunted, and that McIntyre will get a reminder sooner rather than later.
Before the next match, Sarah Schreiber interviews R-Truth, who finds out that he is facing Bobby Lashley right now, and asks who will sign his water bottle after expecting to meet Bobby Boucher (a reference to The Waterboy).
Bobby Lashley beats R-Truth with the Hurt Lock after R-Truth fakes laying down for Lashley. After the match, Lashley puts R-Truth in the Hurt Lock again, then Drew Gulak shows up to pin R-Truth only to be laid out by Lashley and put in the Hurt Lock. He then puts Drew Gulak on top of R-Truth, costing R-Truth the 24/7 Championship. Drew Gulak is now the WWE 24/7 Champion.
Backstage, Lince Dorado and Kalisto go for Drew Gulak and the WWE 24/7 Championship, but run into Jordan Omogbehin and move in the other direction.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who does not want to be reminded of Lana after Lana's attempted interference. Nia Jax then says that she will end Lana's career after Lana keeps saying that he is a fighter who will keep getting back up.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and his associate Jordan Omogbehin show up. Styles says that SmackDown is not playing around at Survivor Series and that their three potential men's team members will be as talented as the two they already have, then says Raw has the advantage as they have someone who has what it takes to be a leader. Styles then says that person is him, and proclaims himself team captain of the Raw men's Survivor Series team, as he has the intangibles that make him a leader. He then introduces Keith Lee and Sheamus, both of whom show up. Styles says he called them both to the ring as they are the best of the best like he is, and Keith Lee says that Styles is not team captain and that he is not scared of Styles' associate. Sheamus says that he agrees with Styles after Styles tells him to tell Keith Lee how it is, then says he will never take orders from Styles. Braun Strowman soon shows up and says the only thing the team needs is him, as the monster is on Raw's team. Keith Lee reminds Strowman he still has to win his qualifying match, but Strowman says he is more than qualified to be part of the team and that he has beaten Keith Lee, and that his qualifications should make him team champion. Adam Pearce shows up and says he would like to find Strowman a qualifier opponent, but cannot find one. As Keith Lee calls out Strowman for claiming to beat him clean, Sheamus interrupts and says he will be the one to kick Braun's teeth down his throat. Styles comes up with the idea of a Triple Threat Match between Strowman, Keith Lee and Sheamus, with Strowman joining the team if he wins. Adam Pearce makes the match official.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.
Braun Strowman beats Sheamus and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Raw men's Survivor Series team. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tells Sheamus and Keith Lee to shake hands with Strowman Strowman and Keith Lee shake hands, but Sheamus is angry and reluctant at first. Sheamus slaps Strowman's hand away, then hugs Strowman before Brogue Kicking him. Keith Lee shoves Sheamus out of the ring, then Styles drop kicks Keith Lee out of the ring from behind.
Backstage, Angel Garza looks to the camera and says that he and his special someone might feel far apart, but every time they meet, it is real, and while they cannot share each other's company, they can share their feelings, and offers the person behind the camera a rose.
We see The Undertaker hit a Tombstone Piledriver on a scarecrow with a jack-'o-lantern head on The Jimmy Fallon Show.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says Orton has a 6'5" guardian angel watching out for him regarding the target on his back, and that he looks forward to facing Roman Reigns at Survivor Series as a champion. As for later tonight, he has a "two-for-one special" on Claymores for all for The Miz and John Morrison.
It's time for Firefly Fun House. Tonight's edition is dedicated to Randy Orton. After Abby contributes to the swear jar, Bray Wyatt talks about how Orton was once a bad man who burned his house down, and how he built the Fun House out of the ashes. Bray Wyatt is then reminded of the fire, and says that The Fiend never forget. Alexa Bliss' tongue then comes out of her mouth, and after realizing how inhumanly long it is, Bray Wyatt says "Oh, shit!"
Nia Jax beats Lana. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler throws Lana to Nia Jax, who throws Lana into the barricade before putting her through the announce table with a Samoan Drop for the seventh time.
Backstage, R-Truth - now wearing a neck brace - turns around when he sees The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander).
The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) shows up for another edition of The VIP Lounge. MVP says Survivor Series is an opportunity to beat the best, and Cedric Alexander says that Sami Zayn will find out Bobby Lashley is the best of the best. Bobby Lashley tells Sami Zayn that he is not better than him due to being Intercontinental Champion, and tells him that he will put him to sleep at Survivor Series. MVP then says they have fulfilled their business obligations with WWE concerning Retribution, and says that they will get their payment in gold. As The Hurt Business talk, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up. Woods admits he is a Lashley fan, and Kofi has some kind words for Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, saying they have been doing it well for a long time while telling Cedric his time will come, then says The New Day have done it well for a long time. Kofi talks about how he has won more championships than all of The Hurt Business combined, then MVP brings up Kofi losing the WWE Championship to Brock Lesnar in eight seconds before saying Lashley could do it in less time. After Kofi says that Lashley could only last in bed for eight seconds according to Lana, MVP says The New Day is about jokes while The Hurt Business is about business, as they dress like businessmen while The New Day dress like clowns. MVP tells The New Day not to dance with The Hurt Business, and that Cedric and Shelton will two-step all over them. The New Day then compare The hurt Business to a failed 2020 start-up.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
Backstage, Nikki Cross finds Alexa Bliss and asks what is going on with her. She tells Alexa that she is stronger than The Fiend, but when she pushes Alexa to make Alexa look at her, she notices that Alexa's irises are white with a red outer ring.
Ricochet quickly beats Tucker after Mustafa Ali shows up to watch from ringside. After the match, Retribution show up and attack Ricochet, then gang up on Tucker and level him before tossing Ricochet back into the ring. Retribution circle Ricochet, who fights back, but the numbers game catches up to him.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre is met by Sheamus, who asks McIntyre to join the Raw men's Survivor Series team and take Raw all the way. McIntyre says he would love to, but he has Orton and the WWE Championship to worry about. Sheamus asks McIntyre to give him a call if he changes his mind, then tells McIntyre he's got The Miz and John Morrison tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats The Miz and John Morrison in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, McIntyre is hit with an RKO out of nowhere by Randy Orton, but as Orton holds up the WWE Championship, The Fiend's laughter is heard to end the show.
Raw Talk: Braun Strowman wants Drew McIntyre on the Raw men's Survivor Series team.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
The battle royal from Glory By Honor
Jonathan Gresham vs. Alex Shelley at Glory By Honor
A promo from Shane Taylor, who says that the words "greatest of all time" carries a lot of weight, that he cares about a real legacy and not one from social media and that the ROH World Television Championship is just the beginning of his quest to become the greatest champion of all time
The attack on The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) at Glory By Honor and Marseglia's absolute refusal to answer about any questions about said attack backstage
A video packaging chronicling the feud between Bully Ray and "Overkill" Mask Haskins
Rush vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. Rush for the ROH World Championship at Glory By Honor
The show starts with Maria Manic attacking two members of security. When Nick Lendl interviews Maria, Maria throws him into the ring and puts him in the Torture Rack before stating that she is with Ring of Honor and that ROH is her house now.
Dragon Lee beats Jeff Cobb (who is picked by fan vote) after reversing A Tour Of The Islands into a crucifix pin. Both men show respect after the match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against Master and Machine (Marcus Kross and Griff Garrison) (who are picked by fan vote).
"The Darewolf" PJ Black beats Eli Isom, Ultimo Guerrero and Kenny King in a four-way match. During the match, Kenny King jumps over the crowd from the stage to the outside to take everyone out at once. PJ Black and Eli Isom shake hands after the match.
Rush and Shane Taylor beat Matt Taven and Dalton Castle.
Jonathan Gresham beats "Overkill" Mark Haskins two falls to one in a fan-picked two-out-of three falls match. Both men win the first and second pinfall simultaneously when both men have their shoulders on the mat in an inside cradle initiated by Gresham. Gresham gets the third fall by count-out after Gresham gets the Figure Four Leg Lock locked in and both men roll out of the ring. Gresham makes it back to the ring in time, but Haskins - who tells the referee that he should have countered his rolling out of the ring as a rope break after the match - does not.
"The Mercenary" Flip Gordon beats "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams in a fan-picked Last Man Standing Match. During the match, Bateman (most famous for his recent appearances in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood and elsewhere in the independents) shows up and powerbombs Tracy Williams through a table, allowing Flip Gordon to win the match.
Backstage, TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia are found laid out by members of ROH crew. Matt Taven shows up and demands that they get help, then heads to the ring and gets a microphone. He then gets in the ring and calls out whoever has attacked them, and the lights go out. All of a sudden, Vinny Marseglia attacks TK O'Ryan from behind with his ax before using the ax to cutt Matt Taven open. The lights then come back on and red balloons come out from underneath the ring while ukelele music plays. After tasting Taven's own blood and puttingit on his forehead, Marseglia hits Taven with his ax one more time before leaving.
Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll and PCO) and Dan Maff (who is picked by the ROH Board of Directors to replace Brody King and is in an ROH ring for the first time in thirteen years) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Colt Cabana, Jeff Cobb and Cheeseburger (who are fan-picked) after Dan Maff tags himself in to hit Cheeseburger with the Burning Hammer. After the match, Maff and PCO have a stand-off as security shows up to the ring.
Watts beats DJ Talamantez by count-out after Rogelio shows up and pulls a downed Talamantez to the outside, much to the chagrin of Watts.
Heather Monroe beats Sandra Moone following the distraction by Halston Boddy.
Backstage, Vermin (Johnny Yuma and Kevin Martenson) is interviewed. Johnny Yuma says they got Double Platinum (Suede Thompson and Chris Bey) a title shot and that they were about to blow it, and Martenson says that if they had trouble with The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK), then they should wait until they get in the ring with Vermin. Johnny Yuma says they will eat their chains before eating their lunch.
Jayme Beachler II is sitting in a chair in the middle of the ring. He lists off some rather minuscule sports accomplishments as the crowd tells him to shut up, then Dan Joseph shows up for the next match.
Dan Joseph beats Jayme Beachler II.
It is announced that Watts has challenged Rogelio to a match for the CWFH Heritage Championship next week.
Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) beat Ty Matthews and Dicky Mayer after Dan Joseph's entrance music plays, distracting Matthews and Mayer and allowing Sketch to win with an inside cradle.
Adrian Quest beats Joey Ryan after using his own blow-pop against him before hitting the 40 Ounce Bounce.
Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE United States Championship against Rusev after headbutting Rusev in the groin to escape the Accolade.
Hulk Hogan shows up for the first time on WWE programming for the first time in three years since his racial slur controversy. Hogan says it feels good to be in front of the WWE Universe with his stark-raving Hulkamaniacs, and after he got on that huge 747 jet and landed, he found out that the power of Hulkamania was stronger than ever in Saudi Arabia. He is happy to be here and be the host of the event, and asks what you're going to do when Hulkamania runs wild on you.
Chairman of the General Sports Authority in Saudi Arabia Turki Al-Sheikh's appearance in the front row is announced, and we are introduced to the Arabic announce team.
Rey Mysterio beats Randy Orton with a backslide into a victory roll to advance in the WWE World Cup. After the match, Orton hits Rey with an RKO out of nowhere. He then tosses Rey out of the ring in an attempt to hurt him further before tossing him into the Arabic announce table.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Miz, who feels there is no stopping him from proving he is the best in the world. He says he will walk through Jeff Hardy before stepping through a broken-down Rey Mysterio into the finals, and that he feels awesome.
The Miz beats Jeff Hardy to advance in the WWE World Cup after managing to hit the Skull Crushing Finale despite being caught using the ropes for leverage by the referee.
Seth Rollins beats Bobby Lashley to advance in the WWE World Cup after managing to hit The Stomp.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kurt Angle. Angle says the butterflies are back and it feels good, and while there are those who have doubted him, he has always had doubters and he is here to write the next chapter, not to put an exclamation point on his career. He plans to beat Dolph Ziggler in the first round and prove he is the best in the world.
Dolph Ziggler beats Kurt Angle to advance in the WWE World Cup with the Zig Zag after sending Angle into the ring post.
The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) retain the WWE SmackDown
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Miz. Miz says he beat Jeff Hardy, and despite having a hoarse throat from a kick to the neck, he will decimate Rey Mysterio, as tonight, he will roll the credits on Rey and prove he is the best in the world.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Rey Mysterio, who says being the best is about never making excuses. You can put a number on a condition, but you can't put a number on determination, and he has been underestimated by bigger and better than The Miz, who may already have a plan.
The Miz beats Rey Mysterio to advance to the finals of the WWE World Cup after getting his knees up to block a top rope splash following the 619.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth Rollins. He says the WWE World Cup is not easy, and he does his best work when the odds are stacked against him and his back is against the wall.
Dolph Ziggler beats Seth Rollins to advance to the finals of the WWE World Cup after Drew McIntyre shoves Rollins off the top rope as the referee is not looking. After the match, Byron Saxton interviews Dolph Ziggler on the ramp. Ziggler says nobody ever believed in him or gave a damn about him, and the next time he is in the ring, he will be holding his trophy, as he is the best in the world.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE Championship against Samoa Joe with a Phenomenal Forearm after countering the Coaquina Clutch into a Calf Crusher earlier in the match.
Raw Acting General Manager watches the next match from ringside.
Brock Lesnar beats Braun Strowman to win the vacant WWE Universal Championship! The match begins with Acting Raw General Manager Baron Corbin blasting Braun Strowman in the back of the head with the Universal title as he shows it both men, allowing Brock Lesnar to hit five F-5s without giving Braun Strowman a chance to show any offense.
Survivor Series is two weeks from Sunday!
SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to watch the next match from ringside with Acting Raw General Manager Baron Corbin.
Shortly into the finals of the WWE World Cup, The Miz is injured when Dolph Ziggler dives into him and sends him into the barricade. SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon stops Greg Hamilton from declaring Ziggler the winner by forfeit, and takes Miz's place in the match. Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler are both furious, and the former gets ejected from the match after tripping Shane from the outside.
Shane McMahon beats Dolph Ziggler with a coast-to-coast drop kick to win the WWE World Cup and become best in the world. (Author's note: You're reading this correctly.)
D-Generation X (Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels) beats The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane).
In Windsor, Ontario, Canada for Border City Wrestling, Rosemary and Allie beat Sienna and KC Spinelli.
We see a video package for "The American Psycho" Stephan Bonnar and Moose vs. Lashley and King Mo in a Six Sides Of Steel Match at Bound For Glory.
Lashley shows up with American Top Team. Dan Lambert says they are about to expose professional wrestling for the fraud that it is, and professional wrestlers for what they are: a bunch of low-life, loud mouth, no-talent fighters who could not fight their way out of a wet paper bag if their lives depended on it. They are about to put Impact out of business, and this will be the last time the crowd will get on TV with their chants and get themselves over. He then says that Moose and "The American Psycho" Stephan Bonnar have accepted the challenge to face King Mo and Lashley at Bound For Glory. He says Mo and Lashley are two men in the primes of their fighting careers, and while Moose is a big man and a two-sport athlete, neither of his sports are fighting. He also says that Bonnar is only famous for a historical fight he took part in and lost, and he says history will repeat itself at Bound For Glory. The difference between those two fights is that the first one brought a company to great heights, while the match at Bound For Glory will bring Impact to its knees. Lambert goes on to call the fans "sheep," and says that when Lashley and Bonnar are exposed for what they are, they will stop coming and the only thing they will see when they come back is a rollercoaster.
We see a video package for Grado vs. Abyss at Bound For Glory.
In Tokyo, Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH, Moose and Yuji Okabayashi beat Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kaito Kiyomiya.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is Sting beating Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a classic Bound For Glory match.
At the Latin-American Xchange, Eli Drake and Chris Adonis show up. Drake strikes a deal where they team up and make sure that oVe (Dave and Jake Crist) and Johnny Impact do not even make it to Bound For Glory so that he can keep the Global title and LAX can take the tag team titles back. Drake tries to get comfortable, but Konnan makes it clear that this is strictly business and one-time-only, and afterwards, they are coming for the Impact Global Championship. Konnan then tells the rest of LAX that they do not necessarily have to like who they do business with, and insists this is one time only.
We see a video package for The Latin-American Xchange vs. oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) in a 5150 Street Fight for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Bound For Glory.
We see a video package for Garza Jr., Dezmond Xavier, Matt Sydal, Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Trevor Lee in a six-way match for the Impact X Division Championship Match at Bound For Glory.
Dezmond Xavier beats Trevor Lee, Matt Sydal, Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Garza Jr. in a six-way match.
We see a video package for the six-man tag match between the team of El Hijo del Fantasma, Texano Jr. and Pagano and the team of "The Cowboy" James Storm, Ethan Carter III and Eddie Edwards at Bound For Glory.
We see a video package for Gail Kim vs. Sienna vs. Allie for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Bound For Glory.
Gail Kim shows up, and is interviewed in the ring by Jeremy Borash. Bound For Glory will be the tenth anniversary of the Knockouts Championship, and the tenth anniversary of Gail winning it for the very first time. Twelve years ago, he came to the company with a dream of a women's division, and two years later, that dream came true and she became its first champion - a highlight of her career. This Sunday will be the final Bound For Glory of her career. Gail Kim says she loves Allie as a friend and a fellow Canadian, but when they step in the ring, it will be all business. As for Sienna, she plans to take the Knockouts Championship off of Sienna's waist and place it back around hers.
We see the finale of Global Forged. Hakim Zane will be at Bound For Glory.
We see a video package for Johnny Impact vs. Eli Drake for the Impact Global Championship.
oVe (Dave and Jake Crist) and Johnny Impact beat The Latin-American XChange (Santana and Ortiz) and Eli Drake. When Santana and Ortiz get the match started early, Eli Drake runs up the ramp and waits for Johnny Impact, hitting him with one of the tag team titles. After the match, Santana roundhouse kicks Impact, then Eli Drake and Chris Adonis try to take out Johnny Impact while oVe fight off LAX at ringside. Drake then gets a box cutter from underneath the ring, cuts off the turnbuckle covers from one entire side of the ring, then Adonis uses the box cutter to remove the mat and foam padding and reveal the wooden boards underneath. Eli Drake then hits Gravy Train on Johnny Impact on the wooden boards before telling him that he will be the one leaving with the Impact Global Championship.
Dario's Dial of Doom lands on "Dario's Choice." Dario Cueto teases Pentagon Dark being his opponent, but that gives him an idea for who to choose: a guy who had his arm broken by Pentagon Dark still comes to the temple to work, hoping for that one shot. That guy is Cortez Castro, and he is Matanza Cueto's next opponent.
Matanza Cueto retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Cortez Castro, whose arm cast gets ripped off and whose right arm still has yet to heal. Dario Cueto tells him to get plenty of rest and come back as soon as he can before calling him a "rat."
Joey Ryan and Dario Cueto have a few laughs in Dario's office when Joey Ryan leaves and Son of Havoc shows up with Mascarita Sagrada. Mascarita Sagrada wants Famous B in a one-on-one match, and Dario tells Son of Havoc that if he beats Dr. Wagner Jr. tonight, not only will Mascarita Sagrada get the match next week, but Son of Havoc gets to pick the stipulation. But if Dr. Wagner Jr. wins, Mascarita Sagrada still gets the match, but Dr. Wagner Jr. gets to pick the stipulation.
In the ring, Prince Puma says he beat Mil Muertes two weeks ago, and now he wants to put him in a coffin much like Mil Muertes did to his mentor Konnan. Puma then challenges Mil Muertes to a Grave Consequences match. Catrina shows up and says that she and Mil Muertes gladly accept without a second thought. Mil Muertes then shows up in a suit and tie and attacks Prince Puma, but Prince Puma fights back when Mil Muertes readies the Flatliner.
Before the next match, Famous B tells the crowd that they are destined for mediocrity because he has a world-famous client in Dr. Wagner Jr.
Son of Havoc beats Dr. Wagner Jr. After the match, Son of Havoc tells Famous B that Mascarita Sagrada has him in a Believer's Backlash match, and this time, it will be a little different as the fans will be allowed to bring a weapon to the match as weapons will be perfectly legal.
The White Rabbit Clan will be here soon, and we see three of their members...
Prince Puma will take on Mil Muertes in Grave Consequences next week.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Rey Mysterio Jr. by disqualification in a Loser Leaves Lucha match after Chavo Guerrero Sr., who is sitting at ringside, shows up, grabs a steel chair and hits Chavo Jr. with it to get Mysterio disqualified on purpose and save his son's career in Lucha Underground. Dario Cueto comes out of his office and chews senior referee Marty Elias out for ending the main event via disqualification, and makes it clear that there will be no disqualifications and anything goes. Dario then restarts the match. After two hectic minutes, Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. As per the stipulations of this match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. must leave Lucha Underground forever.
