Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 24, 2024

"All The Way" Ray Collins last eliminates Big Nasty Phil to win an open invitational battle royal with help from Suckaboy, who keeps "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn from making the save for Big Nasty Phil.

We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane, who says that Jordynne Grace and Jonathan Gresham are among the best, but not the best of the best, and next week, The Lane Dynasty ("The Best of the Best" Austin Lane" and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane) will prove they are the only power couple in professional wrestling.

We see footage from after the show went off the air last week.

Before the next match, Sycho Simon produces J. Webb's teddy bear, Lucy, and says that nobody will take Lucy from him.

Sycho Simon beats JT Williams. After the match, Simon is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by J. Webb, who then rescues Lucy only for Simon to hit him with the chair. Simon then walks off with Lucy.

Backstage, Zaya interviews "All The Way" Ray Collins, who thanks Suckerboy for the assist as he got the win. He says he has been in Memphis Wrestling for two years and that it is time to get some gold, and that he will go all the way.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says that it does not matter who Roberts faces between "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and K-Toomer before demanding somebody be brought out for Roberts to beat up.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Gio Savage. After the match, Aaron Roberts says that Memphis Wrestling is his show now, "sho nuff," and that he will bring the boom, because he is the youngest to ever do it.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Lance McKade talk about Too Kool II's (Tim Grind and Flex) upcoming tag team title match, and Tim Grind says that after everything that has happened, today could be the day that it all pays off and that he wants Lance at ringside for this. Flex shows up, and everybody heads to the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony, who is surrounded by Secret Service, at the announce desk. Mike Anthony does not answer questions, and Secret Service says "Do what you're told, you loser." Mike Anthony takes offense to this and attacks both members of Secret Service before being attacked from behind by Jay Smooth. Jay Smooth continues to attack Mike Anthony, but Mike Anthony laughs and fights back. Secret Service gets knocked out before Mike Anthony hits Jay Smooth with the Genetic Dream.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Sir Matt tries to hit Flex with one of the tag team championship belts only to inadvertently hit Gaston instead. David Knight is the championship official for this match. (Had The Nyxx Network been counted out or disqualified, they would have lost the titles.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We will hear from Marti Belle next week!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Cassandra Golden. During the match, Nixi XS shows up to take notes.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby. During the match, Roberts taps to the ankle lock by Bosby, but Justin Case is arguing with the referee and has him distracted. Roberts then grabs the Internet title and blasts Bosby with it to retain.

We hear from Kirk Swiss, formerly known as K-Swiss, who talks about how he watched classic Memphis Wrestling and says that Memphis Wrestling lost its way and that "Memphis stopped being Memphis." He says he has brought all the great wrestlers and skill and has come to make Memphis great again.

"All Heat" Blake Christian retains the Game Changer Wrestling World Championship against "The Chosen One" Zay Washington after begging Zay off as Zay is on the top rope only to kip up and Superkick Zay out of the air.

Big John Dalton's tag team partner is revealed to be none other than than Buff Bagwell's tag team partner in The American Males, Scotty Riggs.

The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) beat Big John Dalton and Scotty Riggs to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions for a second time. During the match, Big John Dalton goes up to the middle rope before "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx suddenly shows up and blasts Dalton in the back with a metal folding chair, allowing Gaston to get the pin, the win and the titles.

K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Herzog. After the match, the rest of The Circuz (Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) attack K-Toomer, and security, referees and even "The GunShow" Brett Michaels show up, with Brett hitting the chair on the top rope so hard that the back of the chair breaks. The Circuz retreats.

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"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Chosen One' Jay Washington and Tim Bosby after Justin Case stops Bosby from making the save in the match.

We hear from Mike Anthony, who talks about his recent losing streak and says that his greatest dreams are turning into his worst nightmare.

Denzel Rollins beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn.

We hear from King Cobra, who calls The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) out for their recent actions and says that if he was there, Assistant Matchmaker Michael would never have been attacked. He says "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock went over his head, but he has also gone over Blaylock's head and that Blaylock will not believe what match he and Michael have in store for him.

Diana Taylor beats Just Jodie.

We see recent footage of Memphis Wrestling's return to the Lafayette Music Room.

Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) and Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) and The Superstars of Seduction ("Casanova" Colton Cage and "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo).

We hear from Barnabas the Ringleader, who tells K-Toomer that it is not over and that The Circuz (Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) are the gatekeepers for his descent into their technicolor world, where he himself controls space and time and it is time for K-Toomer's championship reign to end.

Big John Dalton and Buff Bagwell beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions!

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Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage championship against Cassandra Golden after dodging her as she charges at her and countering with a roll-up. After the match, Cassandra Golden raises Mackenzie's hand before hitting her with a short arm clothesline followed by multiple hip attacks and the Golden Rings. Multiple referees have to rush in to break the hold.

We hear from King Cobra and Michael. Michael says there will be no chicanery or tomfoolery today, and that he is here for revenge for King Cobra. King Cobra tells Simon to be ready, because Michael is coming for him. Simon says the rules do not apply to him and that he will break every rule and every bone in Michael's body before he comes for King Cobra.

Simon, now known as "Sycho Simon," beats Michael (now known as Mr. Michael) in a Play By The Rules Match, and is reinstated into Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that he will finally get his hand on Reverend Ash Taylor and that he has a donation for his collection plate in the form of a right hand. We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that Big John Dalton will have to fight through his family to get his hands on him and that "BJD will simply be RIP" when all is said and done.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Reverend Ash Taylor) beats Big John Dalton in a SuperBout Gauntlet Match after Reverend Ash Taylor turns his back to allow the first shot at him only for a man in a red mask and a long beard to show up and lay out Big John Dalton. After the match, the masked man, Brother Bruce and Ryan Rembrandt slam Big John Dalton in the middle of the ring.

We hear from The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston). Matt asks Ray Ray Sanders how many times they have to teach him a lesson, then Gaston says Ray Ray likes being taught a lesson and getting beaten up and that he will not beat them. We hear from Ray Ray Sanders, who says that while things did not work out on his own against them, he will not be fighting alone today.

Ray Ray Sanders' tag team partner is revealed to be Derrick King.

The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King after Derrick King inadvertently superkicks Ray Ray Sanders following the dodge by Lord Gaston. Will Gibson is the referee for this championship match.

Memphis Wrestling at Strayhorn High School 2024 - The Results

Note: The matches here are shown in upload order and is not indicative of the match order of the event.

Two other matches - Mackenzie Morgan vs. Diana Taylor and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels vs. Simon - are only available on Memphis Wrestling Plus.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston). Jackson's sons Cole and JC are also part of the match.

Before the next match, Reverend Ash Taylor states that the DJ for the event could not even catch a good beat with a bear trap, then says Strayhorn, Mississippi is the kind of place that is full of worthless people, then says Brother Bruce will show Big John Dalton that The Righteous Path (Taylor, Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) always get what they want.

Big John Dalton and K-Toomer beat The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce). During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor repeatedly trips Dalton and almost attacks him from the apron only for Dalton to avoid him and Bruce to nearly run into him. Dalton soon brings back-up in the form of K-Toomer, and the match soon becomes a tag team match, much to Bruce's chagrin. Local student Emmett gets the pinfall. After the match, Dalton and K-Toomer throw The Righteous Path out of the ring.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "All The Way" Ray Collins beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

Before the next match, Justin Case tells Dustin Starr that he runs his mouth too much, then says he does not like coming to places like Strayhorn, Mississippi and that he is embarrassed to tell people he is coming here. He then says that he and Aaron Roberts will make things quick so they can leave.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts.

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Dustin Starr interviews Assistant Matchmaker Michael, who shows up with the Cobra Cup and welcomes back Matchmaker King Cobra. Michael not only announces that he is bringing back the Cobra Cup, but that the tournament for the cup is starting today. King Cobra says the attack from Simon could have been worse, but he is here today and he is here to stay, for he is back. He then says it is not over between him and Simon and that he has something planned for him.

Backstage, The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston) discuss the main event when all of their phones go off, first Sir Matt's, then Lord Gaston's, then Nyxx's. As it turns out, the person calling is James Ellsworth, who is forced to leave messages to everyone.

Mike Anthony beats Zay Washington by submission to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.

We hear from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss. Blaylock is disappointed that they are not in the Cobra Cup Tournament, but Van Viciouss says he has a plan and that Memphis Wrestling needs to find out they mean business.

Backstage, we hear from The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco). They both agree that they are sick of the same old thing and that they will do whatever it takes to make it to the top, regardless of who Memphis Wrestling brings in. Gio Savage says they have proven they are the best, past and present, and that Too Kool II's time has passed and that they are about to hurt.

Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) in a three-way tag team match.

During the commercial break, James Ellsworth arrives at the WrestleCenter. Dustin Starr soon interviews James Ellsworth at the announce desk. Ellsworth says he was supposed to be picked up at the airport and had to call an Uber driver. He wants to know what is going on with The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston), saying they are champions due to his tutelage. Ellsworth wants to know what is going on, and Nyxx says "the Ellsworth thing" was not working and that when she showed up, they started gaining championship gold. Ellsworth insists that they stick together, but Nyxx says that Sir Matt and Lord Gaston will always be her guys. Ellsworth asks if Matt and Gaston are being whipped by Nyxx and says that Nyxx is okay but is "nothing like Carmella or anything." Nyxx kicks Ellsworth in the groin, and as The Nyxx Network is going for a three-person powerbomb, Ray Ray Sanders and Diana Taylor show up to stand up for Ellsworth, and referees have to restore order.

Backstage, Reverend Ash Taylor praises Brother Bruce for reclaiming the collection plate, then says it is time for "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt to do something just as righteous and bring back the Cobra Cup so that the Heritage Championship can be theirs. He says that he and Bruce will join him at ringside to ensure victory.

Backstage, Mike Anthony says that he is one step ahead of K-Toomer like he has always been and that the Cobra Cup will be no different.

K-Toomer beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt by knockout to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up and sarcastically congratulates K-Toomer for advancing.

Barnabas the Leader has two men try to get in the ring with Maurice the Strong and toss him out of the ring, but it is Maurice the Strong who does it to them. Barnabas says the SuperBrawl Battle Royal has been rechristened the "Big Top Battle Royal" and dares anyone to enter.

The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston) beat Ray Ray Sanders, Diana Taylor and James Ellsworth in a six-person tag match. Near the end of the match, James Ellsworth hits Sir Matt with the No Chin Music, but referee David Knight is pre-occupied with everyone else brawling on the outside. As Ellsworth tries to get the referee's attention, Sir Matt hits him with a low blow and wins on a schoolkid pin.