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.
K-Toomer beats Mike Anthony by knockout and referee stoppage to win the finals of the 2024 Cobra Cup Tournament and win the Cobra Cup. King Cobra personally awards the Cobra Cup to K-Toomer after the match. After the match, Mike Anthony is on his feet, and as the crowd chants "You don't want none," both men fist bump in a sign of respect. Dustin Starr then interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk, and when asked what is next, K-Toomer says he is the Cobra Cup winner and is in possession of this historic Cobra Cup before proclaiming he will not be holding the Cup for much longer.
We hear from Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo. Cage says "Big Swole" Justin Cole is as stupid as he looks and as clingy as a dumb old ex-girlfriend, and Mulitalo which ex-girlfriend they are talking about. Cage says that Justin Cole is lucky enough to have "The Superstars of Seduction" one-on-one in the ring, and dumb enough to take them on at the same time, and it will not be pretty for him.
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Justin Cole tells Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo that he should have never trusted them against his better judgment after their jumping in and cheating, but now he has both of them in the ring, and instead of packing a lunch, they will need the whole cafeteria.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Walking Red Flags (Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo) in a two-on-one handicap match.
We hear from Queen Nyxx, who calls Diana Taylor a thorn in her side since she started out in Memphis Wrestling. She says it is over with today, and she will leave Diana a broken husk of a woman and Diana will only have herself to blame.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has been here since day one and that Queen Nyxx will find out why she is called "Dangerous" Diana Taylor.
Diana Taylor beats Queen Nyxx.
In memory of Ansley Thompson, 2006 - 2024.
Dustin Starr thanks the fans for being here today.
Before the next match, K-Toomer shows up with the Cobra Cup in one hand and the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in the other. K-Toomer then cashes in the Cobra Cup before walking into the ring with the Heritage title.
Outside of the WrestleCenter, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up in a grey sports car, and Dustin Starr has to explain the situation with him. K-Toomer then hands the championship over to Brett Michaels as Brett enters the ring.
K-Toomer beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! Referee David Knight is the championship official for this match.
Dustin Starr interviews Hollyhood Haley J at the announce desk. Haley J wants to know where Mackenzie Morgan, but after finding out that Mackenzie is not here, she wants to hear that she is facing her for the Memphis Women's Championship. When she hears about the Fatal 4-Way to crown a new contender for the title, she says she did not come here from Kentucky for nothing and that she gets what she wants, and demands she be placed in the match to make it a Five Starr Five-Way.
Mike Anthony beats "All The Way" Ray Collins by submission and referee stoppage to advance to the Cobra Cup finals after The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) shows up and distracts Collins, allowing Mike Anthony to choke Ray Collins out to advance.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael come up with the "Play By The Rules Match" to keep Simon from cheating in his match with Michael at SuperBout III.
Hollywood Haley J is officially in today's women's Fatal 4-Way Match, officially making it a Five Starr Five-Way.
We hear from Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex), who brings up how The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) want to keep bringing up how old they are and how they should be running away. Tim Grind says they have been doing it longer than everyone else, then asks The Last Savages who their daddies are. Flex says that they have done everything that The Last Savages have wanted to do.
Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco). After the match, Draco attacks Tim Grind with a chair, and both teams brawl until Tim Grind gets a chair of his own and nails Draco with it, causing Gio Savage to retreat.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy to bring down the Clique and that Van Viciouss should have been in the Cobra Cup Tournament. Dustin Starr then brings up Jimmy Blaylock's contract and the petition to remove Jimmy from Memphis Wrestling, and mentions that if Van Viciouss loses to Ray Collins at SuperBout III, his contract will not be renewed. Jimmy says the only way to make it in Memphis Wrestling is to be buddies with Dustin Starr, and Van Viciouss says that he is the best in Memphis.
Van Viciouss beats Jay Smooth with a curb stomp followed by the Camel Clutch.
We hear from Barnabas the Leader, who offers to sell an autographed 8x10 for $150. He ends up getting a ring and an air freshener as an equivalent payment after Maurice the Strong shows up to grab the car from the back to keep the fan from driving off.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says that today is the day that he knocks out one more person to advance to the Cobra Cup Finals, knock out Mike Anthony, and continue on to become Memphis Heritage Champion.
K-Toomer beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage by knockout to advance to the Cobra Cup finals. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up, and all of security have to stop Mike Anthony from getting in the ring with K-Toomer.
In the parking lot, Ray Ray Sanders gets a call from someone, saying that he and the person on the other line have a Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship rematch at SuperBout III.
Cassandra Golden beats Nixi XS, Queen Nyxx, and Diana Taylor and Hollyhood Haley J with the Golden Rings to Nixi XS after Diana Taylor and Nyxx brawl their way to the back.
K-Toomer beats Jay Smooth. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says the Heritage Championship represents history and that none of this means without being a part of that written history, and he is here to write his. He then calls out King Cobra, saying they need to talk. After the commercial break, King Cobra shows up, and K-Toomer wants to know where he is following putting Mike Anthony down while Anthony was #1 contender to the Heritage Championship. After King Cobra says that K-Toomer is #1 contender, Mike Anthony shows up and says he was the #1 contender last time he checked, but K-Toomer says that last time he checked, he put Mike Anthony down. Mike Anthony threatens to sue King Cobra if he does not honor his #1 contendership just before "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and declares himself the #1 contender. King Cobra makes both Mike Anthony and K-Toomer #1 contenders and puts all three men in a Triple Threat Match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, much to Mike Anthony's irritation. Mike Anthony hits K-Toomer in the back with a chair, and security has to stop Brett Michaels from going after him. Mike Anthony leaves, but not without hitting one of the security guards (who has played Waldo in the Halloween battle royal as well as at Brighton Brawl 2).
We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simon says Christmas is upon us and that he loves the pretty colors, such as the greens, the white of the snow and especially blood red. He says that when The Posse returns, somebody is going to bleed. We then see Mr. Chris's burned face as he says that he will be home for Christmas.
Barnabas the Producer guests on commentary for the next match.
The Roberts Family Legacy (Cordale Roberts and Big Red) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), much to the disappointment of Barnbas the Producer.
Backstage, Barnabas the Producer tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that today's loss is just a temporary setback and that he has found their lucky rubber chickens. Lamont finally has enough, and he and Bradley then take all of Barnabas' chains, hat and durag before finally demanding his shoes as payment for pushing them towards failure. After The L.A. Hustlers leave, Barnabas loses it and realizes that they need Barnabas the Leader, not Barnabas the Producer.
Cassandra Golden and McKenzie Morgan beat "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx and Nixi XS by submission with a hold from Cassandra to Nixi XS.
Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage argue over "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo being the weak link in their team before Colton Cage proposes that Justin Cole and Mulitalo get in the ring one-on-one and hash out their differences so they can make the name they should have made for themselves in the Trios Tournament. Justin Cole tells Colton to tell Mulitalo to pack a lunch.
"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.
"Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole after "Casanova" Colton Cage slides into the ring and hits Justin Cole with a cutter from out of nowhere.
Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone saying some people have to grow up. Mikey overhears this, and this gives him an idea.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Blaylock says that the shenanigans going on in Memphis Wrestling with the petition to ban him are illegal, for he has a contract and he is not going anywhere. He says that not one wrestler had better sign that petition, but Dustin Starr reminds Blaylock that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed that petition before Eric Young suddenly shows up. Eric Young says he has been here only long enough to know he does not lie Blaylock or Viciouss and that every wrestler in the back has signed that petition, and if they do not watch their mouths, he will also sign it. He then says that he and Viciouss have a match and that it is time to figure things out right now.
Eric Young beats Van Viciouss with a crucifix pin. During the match, "All The Way" Ray Collins shows up with a petition to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock for the fans to sign. After the match, Eric Young signs the petition on Ray Collins' back.
Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts says that Tim Bosby would not have been the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship if he had not given it to him, then says it is payback time and time to give it back. After stating that he has faced "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander before and is not afraid of him, he wants in the title match. Dustin Starr says the one-on-one match is official, then Justin Case says it is time to talk to King Cobra.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Gio Savage would rather talk about money and championships, and Draco tells Dustin to get the microphone out of his face.
It is revealed that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed the contract to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who thanks the fans for their support after she was injured and says that she will be back.
Nyxx vs. Cassandra Golden to decide a #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship ends with Nixi XS showing up and attacking Cassandra. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and fights off Nyxx as she still attacks Cassandra, and Cassandra is able to fend off Nixi XS. Afterwards, their brawl continues to the heel locker room.
Outside of the WrestleCenter, Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) meet with King Cobra. They trade the Trios Championship rings for a shot at the Internet title for Aaron Roberts, with Justin Case telling King Cobra "We don't want rings...we want titles."
Mike Anthony beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Mike Anthony attacks Terry Wayne with a metal folding chair that he has brought to the ring before the match. When a security guard gets in the ring, Mike Anthony scares him away. Mike Anthony then states that a metal folding chair awaits everyone in Memphis Wrestling from this day forward.
Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone. He says that next week, things will be settled between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer once and for all.
We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who announces the newest signee to Ringmaster Records: the Rappin' Rubber Chicken. Backstage, Barnabas tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that he will produce his biggest hit yet: a "bona-fide, guaranteed, 100%" win for The L.A. Hustlers. Ruffshot Lamont tells Barnabas that he had better produce a win, because they have had enough of him and demand that he be serious.
Before the match begins, Justin Case and The Cordale Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) shows up, and Justin Case produces a document stating that Aaron Roberts is now in today's Internet title match in exchange for the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championships.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a three-way match after Bosby counters a powerbomb out of the corner from Roberts into an inside cradle.
Note: The matches here are listed in order of video upload and are not indicative of the order in which they actually took place during the show.
Before the next match, Van Viciouss demands that the fans stand up and give him the proper respect. He then says he has "a loser" in the back that he will slap around to show everyone who runs Memphis Wrestling before demanding his opponent be brought out.
"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Van Viciouss with an inside cradle.
Before the next match, Reverend Ash Taylor asks who would donate money to a "worthless baseball team" when they could donate to his collection plate. Brother Bruce agrees, but the fans do not. He also says that Brother Bruce will only have this match if Big John Dalton agrees to join his flock, no questions asked. When Big John Dalton makes it to the ring, Dalton says he is not worried about that, because he will kick Ash Taylor's butt tonight.
Big John Dalton and Waldo beat The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce). During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor gets on the apron and distracts Big John Dalton, and when Dalton grabs him, Brother Bruce tries to attack Dalton only for Dalton to duck so Bruce hits Taylor instead. Big John Dalton then goes up to Dustin Starr and asks to make this a tag team match, which Dustin Starr makes official, then picks Waldo - a guy with long hair who is dressed like Waldo from "Where's Waldo?" - out of the crowd for his tag team partner. (Had Big John Dalton lost, he would have had to join The Righteous Path.)
Before the next match, Matt Williams asks why they are in Brighton, Tennessee when Arkansas have a better football team, then says that his daughters are better at softball than the school's girl's softball team. Tim Bosby shows up and states that he takes offense to what Matt Williams just said, then brings out Coach Wallace, who has also taken offense to what he has just said.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Matt Williams. During the match, Bosby takes down both Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston, who distracts the referee so that Williams can hit Bosby with a low blow. Coach Wallace gets in the ring and hits Storybook Prince Gaston with his own storybook, allowing Bosby to get the win and retain the title. After the match, Coach Wallace gives Gaston the Stunner and pins him for the three-count.
Before the next match, Simon says he has a special gift for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels: Will the Thrill. All of a sudden, a young man with Posse facepaint shows up and teams with Simon. Brett Michaels says he did not come alone either and that he has kinfolk in Brighton, Tennessee, then brings out a young man named Noah from the baseball team shows up in Brett's corner.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Simon. Near the end of the match, Simon and Brett Michaels both hit the referee as they both try to hit each other, and Noah taks out Will the Thrill in the middle of the ring before Brett Michaels hits the GunShow Lariat on Simon to retain. After the match, Will the Thrill shakes hands with Noah and Brett Michaels after Simon yells at Will.
Mackenize Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx after Nyxx tries to walk out of the match only to be outnumbered by the Brighton girl's softball team.
Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is trios time in Memphis Wrestling, and he hopes the rings are a little bit bigger this year. Aaron Roberts says they do not care about being disrespectful because they bring the disrespect, and when it comes to the Trios Championship Tournament, it's not about being the best being against the ones who will lose.
The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron and Cordale Roberts) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti).
We see footage from last Saturday's event at the Greater Memphis Chamber.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that everyone has questions and wants to know where Big John Dalton is, then promises that Dalton is in good hands at his compound. He announces that next week, the fans will see what he can do for all of them if they just walk the righteous path, as Dalton will be anointed as the newest member of his flock.
Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane by disqualification. "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Marty Elias is the referee for this match. During the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane stomps Bosby as he has Austin Lane in Cattle Mutilation, and Mackenzie Morgan gets in the ring and fights Nikki. Bosby and Mackenzie overpower Austin and Nikki until they are able to slip out of the ring. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says Austin has screwed him left and right, and Mackenzie says she used to look up to Nikki until she lost all respect for her for putting her hands on Bosby. She then proposes a winner-takes-all tag team match with both the Internet and Women's titles on the line.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Diana Taylor with a schoolkid pin following the distraction from Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston.
We hear from "All The Way" Ray Collins, who says that the last year has been amazing and that he can take things another step further. He says he has had a few injuries, but he will be back in the ring, for he is a small-town kid from Mississippi trying to live a dream and go all the way.
Dustn Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Brighton, Tennessee on Friday, December 1st for Brighton Brawl 2 at Brighton Middle School (7785 US Hwy 51) to raise funds for Brighton Baseball and Softball. We then see some footage from last year's Brighton Brawl.
Dustin Starr interviews Flex. Flex admits that he took a bit of a licking, and while he does not know who tried to run him over, they will be found out. He does know that next week, Tim Grind will get his retribution.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss. Will Gibson is the referee for this match. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stands up from out of his wheelchair and hits Brett Michaels with his cane, which causes him and his lawyer to get ejected from ringside.
"All The Way" Ray Collins and JTG beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Phil.
We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane in footage from Memphis Wrestling Plus. Austin Lane says Mackenzie Morgan may be one of the best women's wrestlers in Memphis history, but Nikki is the greatest. Nikki says she has been selling shows out and winning championships while Mackenzie was still in a training bra, and Austin says that Nikki paved the road for her. Nikki says that when Mackenzie gets on her road, she will get run over.
Dustin Starr interviews local Memphis musician Hope Clayburn at the announce desk. Hope says she is proud to bring something good to both Memphis music and Memphis wrestling, then we see the premiere for the music video for "Nobody," which features Memphis Wrestling wrestlers and is shot at the WrestleCenter. The video is cut short by "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, who has just been seen in the video. Nyxx says the only reason Hope is here and anyone is watching her video is because she is in it, and says that in the video, she got her hands on her and she didn't beat her up nearly as bad as she wanted to. As Nyxx wants Hope in the ring, "DDT" Diana Taylor shows up and stands up for Hope Clayburn before saying they will handle things in the ring right now.
"DDT" Diana Taylor beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx following the distraction by Hope Clayburn. After the match, we see more of the music video for "Nobody."
In footage from earlier today, K-Toomer and Mike Anthony head towards the WrestleCenter.
We see footage of Fred Rosser and JTG singing autographs at the WrestleCenter.
Mike Anthony and K-Toomer beat Eric Fallen and Will Blackwell. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer and Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer take a walk around the ring one time as the crowd makes some noise, then Mike Anthony says he and K-Toomer are on fire. K-Toomer says it is the same page and the same mission with a bigger picture.
We see footage from earlier this week of King Cobra going through forms and looking at footage at the WrestleCenter.
Reverend Ash Taylor guests on commentary for the next match.
Big John Dalton beats Brother Bruce by countout. During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor calls Brother Bruce off as Bruce has Dalton in a crossface in the middle of the ring, and tells the referee to start the count. Reverend Ash Taylor then says they are giving Big John Dalton a victory, and tells him that if he joins them, he will get endless victories, one after another. Big John Dalton wins by count-out, then Reverend Ash Taylor asks him to give The Righteous Path some consideration before giving him a call when he is ready. He then hands Dalton a pamphlet, which Dalton looks at before heading to the back.
We see a face-to-face meeting with Mikey and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. Mikey says he is excited to have a Memphis Heritage title match after all he has gone through. Brett gives Mikey credit where credit is due and tells him to take his shot. It becomes obvious that despite the respect between both men, there is still some tension. Both men then shake hands.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) vs. Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) in a special challenge match that sees belts and chairs being used as weapons - and Lance McKay being spanked by Tim Grind - ends in a no contest by referee decision. During the match, Mr. Chris and Flex fight their way to the locker room and to the back of the building, and as the referee team shows up to tell Dustin Starr that something has happened outside of the WrestleCenter, a mystery driver in a red Toyota pick-up truck seemingly hits Flex head on before the camera is cut. The match is soon stopped and ruled a no contest by referee's decision, and Simon chases ring announcer Terrence Ward to the back before screaming at Dustin Starr to end the show.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Adam Rohrgeous. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Murray Collum, who want everyone to show up for Rumble On The Trail at Pontotoc, Mississippi, benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The Hollywood Clique shows up, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock makes fun of a fan dressed as him, saying he is not that fat, before declaring that Brett Michaels is "out of control in this company" before Van Viciouss shows off his black eye. Van Viciouss says that he has had to cancel appearances, dates and auditions due to his black eye, then Blaylock says that he and Viciouss want Brett Michaels at Pontotoc. Brett says that if Van Viciouss will have The Hollywood Clique in his corner, then he will have Murray and the rest of the kids at St. Jude in his corner, and when he is done with Viciouss, Viciouss will have another black eye.
The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Cordale Roberts) beat Gio Savage and Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron, Cordale, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Big Red says that King Cobra is not here because he is scared, while everybody knows that he is all about a fight.
In footage from earlier today, Dustin Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling is leaving WLMT-TV CW30, and that on Friday night, September 1st, the show will premiere on Action News Plus on WMC-TV Channel 5.
Dustin Starr interviews Barnabas The Leader, who has not been seen since being beaten up by K-Toomer, at the announce desk. Barnabas sadly announces that The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) is now closed. He then gets mad at Dustin Starr and the fans, saying that he hopes they are all happy that The Circuz is closed, then says the show must go on and that he must go on, too.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nyxx at the announce desk. Nyxx says she will sign the contract for the championship match against #1 contender Mackenzie Morgan and have the match on her time, and says that is Dustin were to set up a contract signing, she may sign.
Uncle Mikey - now known as just "Mikey" - beats Brandon Berretta with a cloverleaf. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey says it is good to be back, then says he has never been so clear or so focused, and he conquered Brendan Berrett like he will conquer everyone else.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston).
Lance Archer beats Krule in an Everybody Dies Match after slamming Krule onto the wooden casket and ramming the back of his head into it repeatedly.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) by disqualification after Simon hits Gio Savage with a chair. After the match, Draco beats Simon up, then Mr. Chris hits Draco in the back with a chair before grabbing a chain and wrapping it around Gio and Draco so they can hit them with a chair some more until referees and security get The Posse out of the ring. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse at the announce desk. Simon says that next, they won't be destroying the WrestleCenter or kidnapping Santa Claus, but destroying a family. He then says "Ain't that right, Lance?"
Backstage, Tim Grind is on the phone with someone, saying he knows The Posse have kidnapped Lance McCade and that he will get Lance back.
It is revealed that Brother Bruce has been laid out backstage. Sister Jennifer finds him down on the floor wanting to know who did this, and says Reverend Ash Taylor is not going to like this.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nyxx at the announce desk. Nyxx says her back is hurting from carrying the woman's division and that Mackenzie Morgan is undeserving of her championship. She says Mackenzie gets all the opportunities she never got, then says she should be saying all of this to her face and not to Dustin before calling Mackenzie out. Mackenzie Morgan shows up, and Nyxx reiterates her points to Mackenzie before telling her she will never win the women's title because she is undeserving of it. She dares Mackenzie to hit her, and when she does not, Nyxx slaps her and Mackenzie hits back. Security and referees quickly move into place to break up the brawl.
Big Dan finds Sister Jennifer gagged and bound backstage, then puts the gag - which looks like one of Reverend Ash's pamphlets - back in her mouth.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats ATM by referee stoppage after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane yanks ATM off the ring apron and sends him into the ring post, then puts ATM in the guillotine choke after the match. After the match, Austin Lane proclaims that today is his birthday and says nobody cares, then Nikki Lane says that if it were "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' birthday, the whole WrestleCenter would be decorated. Austin Lane says today is the birth of a new era in Memphis Wrestling, as it is not about "GunShows, cliques, or churches," for it is the beginning of "The Lane Dynasty."
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock mentions that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson met him while he was at Regional One, and reads a get well soon card that tells him that he cannot wait to see him get rid of Brett Michaels and that Young Rock got cancelled because of Brett, whom he blames for the low ratings. Blaylock says that Van Viciouss was also on Young Rock and that The Rock also hates Brett Michaels, the Brett Michaels shows up and confronts Blaylock, with Blaylock's bodyguards getting in the way. Blaylock says that Brett has an ego and that he or nobody likes him, then challenges him to a match against Van Viciouss next Friday at AutoZone Park for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Brett says Blaylock is the biggest fool of them all, and that he will put his title on the line before telling Blaylock he has friends, too. Rocky the Redbird shows up and poses for the crowd, then Brett gets in the ring.
"The Pope" Elijah Burke beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt. During the match, Sister Jennifer shows up, but Ray Collins shows up and carries her to the back while Reverend Ash Taylor hits The Pope in the back with his collection plate. The Pope kicks out, and Taylor gets back on the apron only to be hit with an elbow before hitting Rembrandt in the back with the running double knees for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews Danny Limelight at the announce table. Limelight says it feels great to be in Memphis, then says he is here for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who shows up. Limelight says the fans are chanting for Brett for a reason, and while Brett is the champion here, he is the champ everywhere else. Brett says Limelight might be the man, but this is his house. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up, and Limelight and Brett lay their championships on the announce desk before brawling with The Posse around the ring. Referees rush in to restore order. After the commercial break, Limelight tells Brett that they need to handle The Posse, and Brett says that if Limelight wants it, the fans can have it.
Reverend Ash Taylor guests on commentary (with his own podium) for the next match.
Ray Collins beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt by disqualification after Brother Bruce gets in the ring and attacks Ray Collins. After the match, Rembrandt hits Ray Collins with Reverend Ash Taylor's collection plate, then Reverend Ash Taylor makes the referee count a pinfall from Rembrandt.
Backstage, a mysterious championship belt with a red leather strap is seen in Big John Dalton's bag. When his back is turned, Ellsworth Enterprises steals it.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor. During the match, Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) guests on commetary, and Matt Williams mentions that he has the championship belt - known as the Ingomar Baseball Derby Birds Championship - because he wants to cost Big John Dalton everything in response to Big John Dalton costing them the tag team titles. He also mentions a championship ring that has run in his family. Soon afterwards, Dalton shows up and fights Ellsworth Enterprises, but he gets laid out following a punch from Matt Williams with the hand wearing the ring. Nyxx bets Diana Taylor to retain the Women's Championship, and Big John is soon struck with a baseball bat by Matt Williams.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that if "The Pope" Elijah Burke that if he graces "The Righteous Center" with his presence at tomorrow's TV tapings, there will be consequences.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. Steel Cross (Ethan Steel and Alex Cross) ends with both teams being attacked by two men in black and gold known as The O'Neill Brothers.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole at the announce desk, and Justin Cole says he has eyes on championship gold and that he is undeniable.
We see one of "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's bodyguards get their arm checked on.
K-Toomer beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts by disqualification after Big Red and Cordale Roberts attack K-Toomer. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up and fights The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) with a Kendo stick, but he is soon overpowered. Cordale and Big Red hold K-Toomer up foa low blow, then King Cobra suddenly shows up and confronts The Roberts Family Legacy and evens the odds in the brawl. K-Toomer, King Cobra and Mike Anthony stand tall in the ring after sending The Roberts Family Legacy running, and Mike Anthony clotheslines Justin Case when he gets on the ring apron. Security shows up when The Roberts Family Legacy try to get back in the ring.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Kenway.
We hear from Van Viciouss, who says that the championship committee finds a way to screw him over and stacks the odds on The Hollywood Clique ever week, and they have booked Jimmy Blaylock in a match that has seen security get hurt and Blaylock in the hospital. After stating that Blaylock may not be able to walk again, he states that he has fired Jason Vain as bodyguard before stating he will show "Big Swole" Justin Cole what the real deal is.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole quickly beats Van Viciouss.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who brags about Brother Bruce's victory last week before mentioning the $100 bill that has been put in his collection plate, as it means there is another follower on the righteous path and another obstacle Ray Collins cannot overcome. He then tells Ray Collins to get on his knees and pray.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Cassandra Golden after Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) show up and Big John Dalton and Mackenzie Morgan arrive to stop them. As the referee is preoccupied with this, Nyxx rakes Cassandra Golden in the eyes to retain.
Gio Savage and Draco beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn (wearing a luchador mask) and Uncle Phil after Savage unmasks Bradley - revealing his bald head - before the double team.
We see Lance McCade sign a contract for Memphis Wrestling with Tim Grind in attendance and start the road to becoming Memphis Wrestling's first second-generation star.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat Tommy Dreamer and PCO in an extreme tag team match that sees the wooden boards of the ring get exposed after Mr. Chris rakes Dreamer in the eyes and hits a low blow.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin says their spring break is a little different, as they like to break jaws, legs, arms and backs. He then demands someone they can do that to, as problems with Aaron Roberts are settled in the ring.
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts quickly beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt. After the match, Roberts demands the biggest and the baddest and tells Dustin Starr to send him that or send him something, for he is not done. After the commercial break, Mike Anthony - who has not been seen since losing the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on Milestone 100 - answers Aaron Roberts' challenge.
Mike Anthony quickly beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts.
We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises (Storybook Prince Gaston and Matt Williams). Matt says he has a permanent smile on his face and that their perfect plan is going to happen, and Matt has Gaston call James Ellsworth to tell him the plan is happening today and that it is "golden."
We hear from Derrick King, who says that Ray Ray Sanders will get better and that they will win the tag team titles and get rid of The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) for good.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane talks about how Jerry Lynn got him on the path to being the best of the best, then gives credit where credit is due to Tim Bosby for beating him twice in a row. He then says that it is time to get back to the "Best of the Best Challenge" and prove he is the best of the best in the world and that he is "that guy."
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Kenway with a guillotine choke. After the match, it takes a while for Austin Lane to relinquish the hold, and he seems conflicted afterwards.
Uncle Mikey and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and Jason Vain) in a tag team grudge match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton cage and Uncle Mikey. Uncle Mikey says "We did it, Colton!" On the subject of his mustache being shaved off, he taught Brad Skimahorn everything he knows but not everything Mikey knows, and if "Main Event Bradley" wants to take it to the next level, then he will have to deal with "Memphis Michael" and Michael is not having it. He then says Brad is man enough to step in the ring with him for a hair vs. hair match. Colton Cage says The Hollywood Clique have done nothing but run from him, then challenges Van Viciouss to a one-on-one match and says that if he wins one more time, he gets "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock in the ring.
Before the next match, Big John Dalton finally warns Mackenzie Morgan about Cassandra Golden, but Mackenzie does not believe him.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Cassandra Golden, Mackenzie Morgan and "Dirty" Diana Taylor in a four-way match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion! During the match, Ellsworth Enterprises shows up and throw a chair in the ring, and demand Cassandra Golden hit Mackenzie Morgan with it. Cassandra raises the chair, but drops it and helps Mackenzie up before threatening to fight Ellsworth Enterprises along with Mackenzie. Unbeknownst to them, Nyxx grabs the chair and hits Mackenzie first before hitting Cassandra, and pins Cassandra to win the women's title before celebrating with Ellsworth Enterprises.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says there is a house full of people today and that anyone will tell you if it were not for two certain people, there might have been a new Heritage Champion. Dustin Starr then mentions that K-Toomer is not here due to suffering a concussion last week and cannot be cleared. Brett says K-Toomer got screwed last week, but he promises that K-Toomer will get another shot at the Heritage title. He then says The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader and Maurice the Strong) has a problem, and while K-Toomer is not here, he will take them both out right here, right now. "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop then shows up with the Cobra Cup trophy and tells Brett that his head is in the wrong place, and wants to know if Brett is worried about a clown, a trapeze or a bearded lady when he should be worried about him. He then tells Brett he will not have to worry about him this week, as they both have a tag team match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beat Justin Hale and Billy Madding (who is not even mentioned by name during the match), with Ben Bishop not tagging Brett in at all during the match.
Backstage, Matt Williams and Storybrook Prince Gaston question Nyxx and Mackenzie Morgan's intelligence and say Cassandra Golden is a snake. Gaston then gets a call from James Ellsworth, and he tells Ellsworth that Cassandra Golden will not be a problem. Meanwhile, Big John Dalton has been listening in on Gaston and Williams.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats "Dangerous" Diana Taylor after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the ring apron and Nyxx tricks Diana Taylor into nearly inadvertently knocking Jimmy off the apron, allowing Nyxx to stack Diana Taylor up for the win. After the match, Diana Taylor blames "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock for the loss and walks out on The Hollywood Clique.
Backstage, Big John Dalton is about to tell Mackenzie Mitchell about Cassandra Golden when Cassandra shows up. Big John Dalton then changes the subject to that of a spring break part and hopes to see Mackenzie there, then Cassandra and Mackenzie talk strategy.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Franchise" Shane Douglas at the announce desk after Douglas high-fives the fans. Douglas tells everyone to take what is going on in, as this is Memphis Wrestling, then calls Memphis "the southern version of Philadelphia" that was full of hard-working people, then asks the fans if they are the home of sports entertainment or professional wrestling. The fans make it clear they are the home of professional wrestling, and after Shane Douglas says this place is where future stars will come from, he then brings up Tim Bosby, who he says has a future as a wrestler and not a sports entertainer. Douglas calls out Bosby, and Bosby shows up. Douglas then admits that the Internet Championship does not like a belt worthy of carrying for Bosby and throws it in the trash, then goes to the back and comes back with a new black Internet Championship belt. He says this belt is worthy of "the new franchise," and declares Tim Bosby "the new franchise" before handing the new championship belt to him. Suddenly, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. Austin Lane introduces himself to Shane Douglas and says he has all the respect in the world for him, but if there is going to be a new franchise in Memphis, it will be him, not Bosby, as he has been up and down the road and has done a lot in Memphis Wrestling, and because he can create stars. He says that he was not 100% in his last match with Tim Bosby, and says that next week, he will face Tim Bosby again with the Internet Championship on the line to see who is the new franchise of Memphis Wrestling. Douglas says this sounds like a great idea. Austin Lane offers to shake Bosby's hand and says "May the best man win," but Bosby pulls his hand away and says "I will."
We hear from Barnabus the Leader, who says that according to P.T. Barnum, there is a sucker born every minute, and that there is no bigger sucker than K-Toomer after Maurice the Strong destroyed and eliminated him from Memphis Wrestling forever. Barnabus says the fun in his big top is only just beginning.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Aaron Roberts is not in a very good mood today, and that the guy in the ring made a bad decision to debut today, as Roberts is about to send an example to the locker room about why nobody should mess with him.
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts quickly beats the debuting Galon Ray. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Aaron Roberts again. Roberts says this is quick work for him, and that while man after man has been put in front of him, he has come out on top, and that he does not care about any "Sho' 'nuffs."
Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is met by Ben Bishop, who tells Brett that he had to show him what he is all about after sitting in the sideline for the last year. He says he will not attack Brett from behind and that he will be going right for his face, and that he will beat him for the Heritage Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey says the family feud is over and that he has had enough with the shenanigans, and that he thought it would be over after he and Cousin Luke beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Phil. He says Uncle Phil does not have what it takes, as Memphis was made for Mikey. Dustin Starr then interviews "Main Event Bradley" and Uncle Phil. Brad says it is not over until he says it is over, and that if it were not for Uncle Mikey sticking his nose in their business and bringing in Cousin Luke, they would have won. He then says that he and Uncle Phil are going to put an end to Uncle Mikey, as he is sick of all this. Uncle Phil says this will not end until he teaches Uncle Mikey a few lessons, family style.
"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn guests on commentary for the next match.
Uncle Mikey beats Uncle Phil with a roll-up after fending off both Phil and "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and escaping a Doomsday Device attempt. After the match, however, Phil and Bradley attack Uncle Mikey, then Phil tosses an electric razor to Bradley, who hits Mikey in the forehead with the razor before shaving Mikey's moustache off. Before the show ends, Bradley hits Mikey with The Stroke in the middle of the ring.
Dustin Starr interviews Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston at the announce desk. Williams says they are here under the guise of "Ellsworth Enterprises" and have been employed by James Ellsworth to take care of the women's division in Memphis Wrestling, and calls the women's division "dirty, nasty skanks" before stating that Nyxx, Mackenzie Morgan and Cassandra Golden are next as they "clean up the women's division."
Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Storybook Prine Gaston by disqualification when Matt Williams leaves the announce desk to hit Nyxx with a chair. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and hits Williams with a drop kick.
Backstage, Bulletproof Bruce is using the bathroom when he hears a knock. All of a sudden, he finds Reverend Ash Taylor's pamphlet on the floor and picks it up, then looks around to find nobody near the restroom.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) by count-out after Derrick King inadvertently superkicks a fan before superkicking Mr. Chris and Ray Ray Sanders is unable to get Simon back in the ring before the ten count. The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats K-Toomer after The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) show up after K-Toomer inadvertently takes out referee David Knight as he hits Brett Michaels with a Spear. Barnabas announces that The Circuz is where it belongs in the main event before Maurice the Strong hits K-Toomer in the head with a crowbar. K-Toomer kicks out when Brett Michaels notices he is down and goes for the pinfall, but one GunShow Lariat later, Brett Michaels retains.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. He says it is a whole different year and that Episode 100 is coming soon, and that he will make that milestone count with a contract for a Memphis Heritage Championship match against Mike Anthony, which he has signed. He places the contract in Dustin Starr's jacket pocket and asks him to make sure it goes to the right person and gets the right signature, because Mike Anthony's ass is his on Episode 100.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Ray Collins). After the match, Simon says that he and Mr. Chris have ruined everyone's Christmas, and while Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders may be good, they are not The Posse and they have the worst Christmas present of all: a match with them. Mr. Chris says the only real royalty around here are them, not Derrick King.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says tells "Casanova" Colton Cage to do better next time and be more like Van Viciouss as he says everyone makes mistake, then makes fun of Dustin Starr's hair before guaranteeing the Clique will win the Grind City Rumble. He says that Van Viciouss is a winner and that women and fans hound him all the time, then says he has somebody in the back that he wants to bring out who will guarantee that they will win the Grind City Rumble, and it is Adamas Vain. Blaylock says Adamas Vain is big, huge and dangerous, and that he is now in The Hollywood Clique.
Nyxx vs. "Dirty" Diana Taylor ends in a no-contest after Mackenzie Morgan shows up, attacks "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, then attacks Diana Taylor.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says what's understood doesn't need to be explained, then says this year's Grind City Rumble is his, and when his music hits, he will hit the ring and everyone will get served a plate from the buffet.
We look back on hip hop artist Al Kapone's appearance on Memphis Wrestling.
K-Toomer last eliminates Ben Bishop to win a Road To The Rumble over-the-top-rope battle royal.
We look back on Mike Anthony winning the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says he is normally all over the place, spitting out of his mouth and yelling, but right now, he is cool, calm and collected. He says it has been over a year, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is the prey and he is the predator. He asks if Bret and the fans want proof, then signs the contract before looking dead at the camera and yelling.
Zay Washington beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts in a hair vs. hair match after Roberts tries to hit Washington with a chain wrapped around his hand only for Washington to nail him in the forehead with a spray paint can. After the match, Justin Case attacks Zay Washington from behind, then Roberts powerbombs Washington on the apron. Roberts then tries to cut Washington's hair, and a kid tries to stop Roberts. Roberts has to cut a bit of Washington's hair off with scissors when the razor does not work.
Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell at the announce desk. Buff says that he told Mike Anthony not to put his hands on Big John Dalton and that he did, then brings out Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders). Big John Dalton shows up in a Buff Bagwell-style top hat, and Buff Bagwell says that Big John Dalton is ready to prove Derrick King and everyone else right. After approval from both Buff Bagwell and the WrestleCenter fans, Derrick King makes Big John Dalton the third member of Team WrestleCenter for the Trios Tournament Finals. Buff Bagwell also announces that he will be in the corner of Team WrestleCenter for the match.
We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he told everyone that he would beat Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship and become the youngest ever Memphis Wrestling champion at the age of 18. He says what is going on between Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts is none of his business and that this is why he refused to help Washington, and that he is focused on getting more gold because he is second-to-none.
Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Big Jack beats Austin Lane after Matt Williams distracts the referee with a steel chair as Big Jack taps to Austin Lane's STF. Austin Lane then tosses the chair to Big Jack to further distract the referee and kick Austin Lane in the groin from behind. Big Jack then hits a big knee for the win. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane, then Bruce shows up for the first time in some time and joins in on the attack. Suddenly, Bruce refuses to join in on the attack and punches Matt Williams, then tells Big Jack "That's not the plan." Bruce tells Big Jack that he is his brother, but Matt Williams is not, and he briefly brawls with Big Jack before Big Jack retreats.
We hear from The Nightmare Posse (Simon, Mr. Chris, Mike Anthony). Mr. Chris says the other two teams in the Trios Tournament Finals had to claw and scratch and hunt. Simon says they will do whatever it takes to win. Mike Anthony says he does not care about being a two-time Trios Tournament winner and that all he wants is "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and that he is the champ and Brett is not.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Jennifer Justice when Martin inadvertently trips Jennifer Justice on the outside after Nyxx reverses an Irish whip into the ropes. After the match, Martin attacks Nyxx from behind, but Cassandra Golden rushes into the ring to make the save for Nyxx, and Martin and Jennifer Justice slowly retreat.
King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match, and Buff Bagwell stands in Team WrestleCenter's (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) corner for the match.
Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) beats The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon, Mr. Chris) and the team of Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) and K-Toomer to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the new Memphis Trios Champions. (The Skimahorns [Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skiamhorn, Uncle Mikey] have been stripped of the titles.) During the match, Mike Anthony mocks Buff Bagwell to his face as the referee is pre-occupied with what is going on on the outside, and Buff Bagwell cracks Mike Anthony with a crutch shot to the head. Big John Dalton then slowly gets the pin and the win for Team WrestleCenter.
We are introduced to WrestleCenter trainee Mackenzie Morgan. After being a backstage interviewer, she is debuting as a wrestler. While she has a friendship with "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Nyxx will be her opponent today.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Mackenzie Morgan. Both competitors show good sportsmanship after the match.
Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King, who is also a coach at the WrestleCenter, at the announce desk. Derrick says that seeing what the trainees doing what they want to be makes him excited to be part of this. As the interview continues, Big John Dalton shows up. Dalton thanks the fans for their support, then says he has not been able to wrestle for some time. He then says that his father has gotten with the Championship Wrestling committee and has signed a waiver allowing him to wrestle. Dustin Starr takes a look at the waiver and notices that it is legitimate, then Dalton says he wants his first match to be against Derrick King. Derrick King says that is Dalton wants to challenge him, then he is with it. He then slaps Dalton in the face.
We hear from Alan Steel, who is the head trainer at the WrestleCenter. He says the future of Memphis wrestling is in good hands and that everyone has put in the blood, sweat and tears and the hard work is paying off. He says that this has put a smile on his face that he can barely remove, then says that they are not your average greenhorns and that they are the stars of tomorrow. He says some of them might not follow all the rules, because he did not, but everyone will see their love and passion for the business.
We hear from The Hot Shots (Coach Justin Klein, Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, Jason Dread). Coach Klein says that since they have come to Memphis Wrestling, they have been ambushed by surprise opponents, hustled by The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruff Shot Lamont) and cheated by incompetent referees. He says fraternity men of their stature are used to a little more respect and privilege than they are seeing, and says that in the real world, dues are paid with American Express. Coach Klein says that tonight, they will see if the rookies can hang, then says none of them can hang with The Hot Shots.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hot Shots (Coach Justin Klein, Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, Jason Dread) at the announce desk. Coach Klein says that the stars of tomorrow will be lucky to even see tomorrow as The Hot Shots are the stars of today.
Ray Collins beats Ethan Ross by disqualification after the rest of The Hot Shots (Coach Justin Klein, Brandon Savage, Jason Dread) attack Ray Collins. As Ray Collins receives a four-on-one beatdown, WrestleCenter trainee Adamas Vain shows up and makes the save for Ray Collins by going after The Hot Shots.
We hear from WrestleCenter trainee "The Reverend" Ash Taylor, who says that the time has come for everyone to bow their heads and reach down into their pockets, as the righteous path has made its way to Memphis and the righteous path will bless him and the fans as it leads him to the heart of Memphis Wrestling.
We hear from WrestleCenter trainee Timothy Bosby, who calls himself a prodigy and freak athlete who has won tournament after tournament and championship after championship in high school amateur wrestling. He says winning is in his blood, and today, he will face Zay Washington. He says that his talent outweighs Zay's tenure and that he will win the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship on his first night.
Alan Steel guest on commentary for the next match.
Zay Washington retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby with an inside cradle after playing possum. During the match, Washington is briefly distracted by "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts' manager. After the match, Bosby refuses to shake Washington's hand and only does so when Alan Steel tells him to do it. Afterwards, Bosby walks past Steel and refuses to acknowledge him.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. Tony says he has has been waiting to be in Memphis Wrestling and plans on starting big with the Memphis Heritage Championship. As he says that there are plenty of great athletes in Memphis but that none of them could stand to "The Premier Athlete," Mike Anthony shows up. Nese says Anthony is the man that he wants to see, but Anthony says Nese is the man he wants to see. Anthony tells Nese that he is the premier athlete in Memphis, not Nese, and that Memphis Wrestling is all his. Anthony then asks what they are waiting for and tells Dustin to give Nese to him, then "Mr. All Day" Will Allday shows up. Allday shakes Nese's hand and welcomes him, then mentions winning the #1 contender's match last time he was here. Nese says Allday is "a hell of an athlete," then says he will give Allday the first shot if he beats Mike Anthony for it. Allday says he will not argue semantics or over who the premier athlete, and says he will beat both of them for the Memphis Heritage Championship. Nese says he is ready, and Mike Anthony is also game.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Nyxx and Cassandra Golden. Nyxx says they will get their hands on Diana Taylor, and Cassandra says that they hope Diana can get a partner as she does not seem to have too many friends.
The Golden Goddesses ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx and Cassandra Golden) beats Diana Taylor and Shalonce Royal after Diana Taylor walks out on Shalonce Royal, leaving her high and dry and vulnerable to a double-team maneuver.
Dustin Starr interviews Aaron Roberts' father and local Dyer County wrestler Big Red. Big Red says he does not understand what is going on with Aaron, as he has not heard from him. He also says that Aaron avoided him all night at the Dyer County Fair. Aaron Roberts and his mystery manager show up. Big Red wants to know why Aaron did what he did, and Aaron says that the mystery man has had his back since day one and that he does what he wants because he can. He tells his father that he is either with or against him, and that if he is on Zay Washington's side, he will put him in a bed next to Big Dan. Before Big Red can say much else, Aaron Roberts and the mystery man walk away. We then see a "Get Well Soon, Big Dan" message on the screen, and fans can write a letter to Big Dan to the WrestleCenter address. Members of the Memphis Wrestling roster give their well-wishes to Big Dan.
In the 96X Insult of the Week, Aaron Roberts and his unknown manager make fun of the well-wishes for Big Dan.
The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruff Shot Lamont) after Coach Justin Klein gets on the ring apron so that Jason Dread can hit Notorious Bradley in the back with a wooden paddle.
Dustin Starr interviews Ray Sanders, who is now going by Ray Ray Sanders again, at the announce desk. Ray Sanders says that he is still new, and that joining The Hollywood Clique was the biggest mistake of his life. He brings out his yellow referee shirt and a trash can, and throws the shirt in the trash can as he says he is done with The Hollywood Clique. Van Viciouss and Colton Cage show up and tell Ray Ray Sanders that he has forgotten where he has come from and that Dustin Starr is biased, and Viciouss tells Sanders that he is throwing away his biggest opportunity because they are Memphis. Van Viciouss and Colton Cage then attack Ray Ray Sanders, then Derrick King runs into the ring and chases them out.
We see footage of a forest followed by the mouth of a person with werewolf fangs.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Storybook Prince Gaston, who says that he is looking for new challenges, new opportunities and new beasts to slay and that he is not afraid to put in the work, and today, he plans on finding his own beast to slay.
K-Toomer beats Storybook Prince Gaston. After the match, K-Toomer says that the fan reaction is getting bigger and that when it does get big, he will be bigger, faster and stronger.
We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simons says Memphis is the best place for tag team wrestling, and that it is now better than ever. Mr. Chris says every team is great, but they have a job to do, and Simon says they must hold every team down until they crumble so they know who the best is. Mr. Chris says they will go to extreme measure to protect what is theirs, and Simon says they gave Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) the biggest moment of their careers when they stole their titles before he and Chris agree that nice guys finish last. We then see a "Posse Destruction Company" logo before the fade to black.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) in a Falls Count Anywhere match to become two-time Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Brett Michaels hits Mr. Chris with a GunShow Lariat in the entryway when a man in a Shark Boy mask attacks Brett Michaels from behind, allowing Mr. Chris to pin Brett Michaels for the tag team titles. After the match, the man in the Shark Boy mask unmasks and is revealed to be Mike Anthony.
Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage to start today's show. Gio Savage shows Dustin how to do the shoulder shuffle that he does on the way to the ring.
Gio Savage beats Cameron Cole by count-out after Cameron Cole walks out on the match. After the match, Cameron Cole runs back into the ring and attacks Gio Savage from behind.
We hear from Cassandra Golden, who thanks the fans for their support and tells them to stay tuned for the new golden era in women's wrestling in Memphis.
Mackenzie Morgan guests on commentary for the next match (and reports that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is having an emotional meltdown backstage).
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Shalonce Royal after Shalonce fakes a hurt ankle and goes for a cheap shot only for the whole plan to backfire. After the match, Shalonce Royal attacks Nyxx, then puts her foot on Nyxx and makes the referee count a pinfall despite not winning the match.
Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Brad say that over the last couple of months, Briar Skimahorn has not been medically cleared, and his father had a heart attack and a stroke on the same day. Brad says he is pulling for their father, then Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) shows up. Espinosa tells Brad that he has some sad news: his father died on the inside after watching him wrestle. Uncle Mikey holds Brad back, then Espinosa gives him the choice of joining Dysfunction or wrestling in the ring to kill his father even more.
Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) after Espinosa rolls Brad Skimahorn up as Brad pins Kyle Roberts (who is not the legal man at the end of the match).
We see a video package of K. Toomer.
K-Toomer beats Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, and Storybook Prince Gaston in a Fatjitsu exhibition. When "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop steps up, Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage attack both men only to get a big beating. Both men have a staredown followed by a fist bump.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Matt Williams in a Bullrope Match after tying Matt Williams up with the bullrope for an STF in the middle of the ring.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy against him in Memphis Wrestling and that everyone is against The Hollywood Clique, even saying that Dustin Starr brainwashed Teddy Long. Blaylock tells Ray Sanders that he blew his opportunity and says he did not call it down the middle, then accuses Sanders of being paid off by Dustin Starr before forcing him to remove his yellow referee shirt. He also yells at Sanders for leaving marks on his car when he cleaned it and always getting the cheap water from the local market instead of Fiji water, then The Hollywood Clique beat up Ray Sanders. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up and fights off The Hollywood Clique, forcing them to retreat. Derrick King then helps Ray Sanders up and raises his hand.
