Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 17, 2025

General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring to start tonight's show. Nick Aldis announces that the main event is now a #1 contender's match for the WWE Championship, with the winner facing "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who heads to the ring. Cody admits that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beat him to become Crown Jewel Champion, then says that Rollins needs to handle his business while he handles SmackDown business. Cody questions if his next opponent will be Drew McIntyre or Jacob Fatu, then says that tonight's lights are bright and that the main event for Saturday Night's Main Event runs through San Jose, California.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa and the MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) confront Rey Fenix. When Fenix refuses to step aside when Solo demands his photo shoot be next, Solo and the MFT's lay out Fenix.

Blake Monroe is seen in the front row before the next match.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Sol Ruca and Zaria by submission after Blake Monroe distracts Sol Ruca from the crowd, allowing Charlotte Flair to make Sol Ruca submit to the Figure Eight for the win.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Jacob Fatu, who welcomes him to San Jose before telling him that after he dog walks Drew McIntyre, he will show him the real meaning of "ghost riding the whip" and show him he is all gas and no brakes.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that he has been selling an image and that everything he has done has been a calculated move on his part, and he has not felt this accomplished as aligning with his wife Zelina Vega. Aleister and Zelina says this was by design, and Aleister says that there is no one more violent than Zelina. Zelina says they are not the infection; just the mirror that shows it. Aleister says that he and Zelina are what one considers "a necessary evil" and a balance, and Zelina says they are not poison, but salvation.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is speaking with The Miz when Sami Zayn shows up wondering why he is not on tonight's show. Aldis mentions that Shinsuke Nakamura wants a proper rematch, then mentions Solo Sikoa and the MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) attacking him recently. Sami states that he refuses to hide backstage and says the open challenge means everything to him, then says he is going out to the ring for his open challenge anyway. Sami Zayn leaves, then The Miz tells Aldis "No thanks...I'm good" when Aldis asks him if he needs anything else.

We see a preview of Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n Wrestling, now on the WWE Vault YouTube channel.

Before the next match, The Miz shows up and says that he is sick of Sami Zayn's open challenge matches before he is attacked from behind by Carmelo Hayes, causing officials to show up and try to restore order. Sami Zayn then finds out his open challenge opponent is none other than a returning Ilja Dragunov, who has not been seen in WWE for almost a year due to an injured right knee.

Ilja Dragunov beats Sami Zayn to become the WWE United States Champion following the distraction from the stage by Solo Sikoa. After the match, The MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) attack both Sami and Dragunov and ultimately lay them out. Fenix runs out and fends off The MFT's, but he gets choke slammed by Talla Tonga. Solo Sikoa then proclaims that his family tree will take back everything they have lost and become champions once again. All of a sudden, Bo Dallas appears on the TitanTron. He tells Solo "Seek and ye shall find, knock and ye shall enter...but are you ready for what is on the other side?" The Wyatt Sicks (Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) then appear behind Solo Sikoa and the MFT's, and both sides have a staredown. Solo and the MFT's then back out of the ring.

WWE looks back on their recent tours in Australia and Japan.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany admits she is not happy about losing, but Stephanie Vaquer took her to her limits. As she thinks about what is next, Kiana James shows up and says Tiffany would have won if she employed her services like Giulia did. Tiffany takes this as Kiana being less then capable in the ring and challenges Kiana to a match, which Kiana accepts.

In backstage footage from earlier today, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are about to celebrate one year in WWE when Los Garza (Angel and Berto) show up and make fun of the Machine Guns for starting off like a Ferrari and petering out like Berto's grandfather's lawnmower. Sabin reminds Los Garza that they lost in their debut, and challenges them to a one-year anniversary rematch.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto).

Backstage, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) discuss the current state of the SmackDown tag team division. Nathan Frazer wants to do something, but Axiom prefers to pick when to strike. #DIY (Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Candice LeRae) shows up, and Ciampa says they have stayed out of the way for the last couple of weeks and that nothing has changed. When #DIY go for Axiom's mask, Axiom snaps back by challenging #DIY to a tag team match.

Before the next match, it is revealed that Jacob Fatu has been laid out backstage, and that he is not only bleeding out of his mouth, but he also has some teeth knocked out. After the commercial break, Drew McIntyre heads to the ring with a smile on his face as General Manager Nick Aldis checks on Jacob Fatu and asks him if he saw anything before he was attacked. McIntyre demands that the referee raise the hand of the new #1 contender for the WWE Championship when Aldis suddenly shows up. McIntyre tells Aldis that he had nothing to do with the attack on Jacob Fatu and demands he be named #1 contender. Suddenly, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up having had enough of McIntyre, then tells him that if he wants his title match, he can get it right now. Cody and McIntyre then brawl around the ring. After the commercial break, both men finally make it back into the ring and the match begins.

Drew McIntyre beats "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes by disqualification after Cody smacks McIntyre with the WWE Championship on the outside. After the match, Drew McIntyre gouges Cody's eyes, and security and officials has to stop Cody from hitting McIntyre with Cross Rhodes on the announce table. This does not stop Cody from diving onto McIntyre from the top rope to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for October 17, 2025

We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) vs. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at No Surrender 2014.

Gia Miller interviews Judas Icarus for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include Letterbox and his top four movies.

We look back on The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) vs. The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships from Countdown to Bound for Glory 2025.

Before the next match, Raj Singh says that tonight is a full circle moment after coming back to his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and talks about how his life has been a movie before he introduces his father Gama Singh. Gama mentions his career moments in Edmonton and says that even though the fans did not cheer for him, he still loves them. He says that he is proud of his son Raj and thanks TNA for allowing him to discuss the new documentary Singhs in the Ring, which is Gama's life story in documentary form. He thanks the fans for making this possible, and the fans chant "Thank you Gama!" We then see a teaser for the movie.

Raj Singh beats Harlan Abbott after Gama Singh trips Abbott on the outside.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for October 17, 2024

In memory of Joe Koff, 1951 - 2024.

PCO retains the TNA Digital Media Championship and the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship against Rhino in a no-disqualification Pick Your Poison Match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nemeth says he is not worried about tonight, and as a fighting TNA World Champion, he dreams about nights like this, even though he risks compromising the Bound For Glory main event. He says that he will defend the title regardless and that he cannot wait to see the look on Matt Cardona, saying that Matt Cardona used to be something special and that he will steal the show as he beats him tonight.

NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace shows up and introduces Brinley Reece for the next match. Personal Concierge George Iceman then shows up, insults Johnny Cash and calls him as talentless as the fans, then says Ash by Elegance has more talent and is "hotter than a ring of fire" as he introduces her.

Ash by Elegance beats Brinley Reece. After the match, personal concierge George Iceman says he and Ash have been in the makeover business, and next week, he will host a "makeover party by elegance." George then proposes that Ash give Brinley a makeover, and Ash smears lipstick all over Brinley's face. All of a sudden, Xia Brookside runs into the ring, and Iceman and Ash retreat.

We hear from Rosemary and Wendy Choo. Rosemary says they have kept giving humans chance after chance, and that they hate to lose as they focus on Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) and the Knockouts tag titles. Meanwhile, Jody Threat thinks that Rosemary and Wendy are behind the door, but they are not.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the TNA X Division Championship against Leon Slater. After the match, Leon Slater and Speedball shake hands. It is then announced that El Hijo del Vikingo will face "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the TNA X Division Championship at Bound For Glory.

We see a video package for the recent #1 TNA World Tag Team Championship contender's match between ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). We then hear from ABC and The Hardys backstage. Ace Austin calls The Hardys his biggest inspiration to be a pro wrestler, then Chris Bey mentions The System ruining their match. He also says that The System will not go away untested next week. Matt Hardy says he and Jeff have been fans of ABC and that they must take down The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), then says Bound For Glory may be the last Full Metal Mayhem match left in The Hardys. Matt says he will prove that The Hardys are still great when they win the tag team titles. Ace Austin says this will be ABC's first that they had to take the torch from The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), and they will have to take it again at Bound For Glory.

Steve Maclin heads to the ring. Maclin mentions how Eric Young got taken out last week and how he could not do anything about it, then calls out "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander so he can get an explanation for his actions out of him. The Northern Armory (Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up, and Alexander calls Maclin one of the nastiest, self-serving scumbags TNA has even seen, and does not buy Maclin's being a hero and having a change of heart. He tells Maclin that it is not worth it to cater to the fans, as he has learned this the hard way, for even as he had big match after big match and became the top guy, the fans turned their backs on him as soon as it all crashed down. Alexander asks why the fans should believe in a failure like him, Maclin says he has been himself since day one and that it is up to the fans to decide, then says that Alexander was the one to believe in him and tell him he was not just some outsider or a failure. He also mentions that Alexander considered him "a TNA name" and even thought that he and Alexander could be a team, but the more Alexander showed his true colors, the more they became nothing alike. Alexander mentions how he held the World Championship for a long time while Maclin barely held on to it for a month, then Maclin says it is not a night to check one's ego before fighting The Northern Armory. The numbers game soon catches up to Maclin, who is soon ziptied before being smacked around by Alexander. Maclin spits in Alexander's face, and Alexander responds with a C4 Spike.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace are in front of the tumbler for the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. Frankie Kazarian shows up, wanting to be in the match this year, as he has been screwed out of title matches all year, which he blames on Santino before smacking him. Santino confronts Kazarian, who then says he has a plan to ensure he becomes champion.

Brian Myers vs. Mike Santana ends before it can start after Santana wraps a chain around his fist and punches Myers out. JDC and Eddie Edwards get in the ring, but Santana takes them both out before wrapping the chain around his arm and hits Myers with Spin The Block. He then tells all three men that he is sick of them before calling Moose out for a fight. When Moose fails to show, Santana heads backstage to look for him only to be attacked from behind by Moose, who tells Santana to be careful what he wishes for.

Backstage, Matthew Rehwoldt hosts a sit-down meeting between Jordynne Grace and Masha Slamovich. Jordynne Grace says she could not get a hold of Masha all week, and wants to know why this is the first time she is hearing about what Masha feels the way she does. Masha admits she came off too strong and apologizes, but she did not know how else to tell her after watching her defeat challenger after challenger and make history while she says that she stood behind her as a friend. Jordynne wants to know how any of this is her fault, but Masha says she had to do what she had to do to make her way to the top, but Jordynne failed to take her to the top with her, which is why she had Jordynne in her corner. Jordynne says that when Masha first showed up, she was undefeated for nine months until she beat her again and again, and she knows that this has affected Masha, because every time she had an open challenge and Masha's music did not hit, she was relieved, because Masha became harder and harder to beat and Masha pushed her to her limit, making her the woman that she is now. Masha says she has grown through this time, too, as she watched her destroy person after person, and it has only made her want this more. She says she may not have been able to beat Jordynne then, but she can do it now, and asks Jordynne how she will feel when her music does hit, she shows up, and they stand face-to-face in the ring. Jordynne says she is happy Masha found the best version of herself, as Masha is one of her closest friends, but she has to beat her just like she did two years ago. Masha says that at Bound For Glory, the Knockouts Championship is coming with her no matter what.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match. Matt Cardona is surrounded by security guards before the next match.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against Matt Cardona in a Pick Your Poison Match after PCO shows up and attacks security, allowing Nemeth to hit a distracted Cardona with the Danger Zone to win and retain. After the match, PCO carries Cardona to the back, then Nemeth is attacked from behind by Frankie Kazarian. Joe Hendry runs into the ring and fights Kazarian, and he and Nemeth soon send Kazarian packing. Kazarian asks the fans if they think this is funny, then says he has something they are all going to enjoy: a referee's shirt that he pulls out of his tights. He then announces that he will be the special guest referee for the World title match at Bound For Glory.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for October 17, 2024

In memory of Joe Koff, 1951 - 2024.

In backstage footage from WrestleDream, Mark Briscoe warns "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho not to disrespectfully mention his brother's name, and while he beat him, he will still whup his ass every day of the ass. He also warns Jericho not to degrade the Briscoe name.

Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Ren Jones and Derek Dillinger by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering, who says that the women's division is stepping up tot he plate and she wants to be part of that. Harley Cameron shows up and mentions that they got off on the wrong foot, and Rachael says that people have said some things about Harley and that some of them are not true. Harley then gets Rachael and Lexy in a group hug, then says this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

Yuka Sakazaki beats Viva Van.

In backstage footage from WrestleDream, "The Machine" Brian Cage says he did what he said he would do and became ROH World Television Champion. He says this is all long overdue and that things are going to change around here, as he had the look and the talent and all he needed was a little push. He says that "The Age of Cage" starts now and that he will continue to prove that he is the best.

"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Brian Cook.

MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beat Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl).

AR Fox beats Jack Cartwheel.

Atlantis Jr. beats Jon Cruz.

Komander beats Willie Mack.

Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman look back on The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. SoCal Uncensored ("The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) in Ladder War IX for the ROH World Tag Team Championships from Final Battle 2018.

Athena beats Lady Frost by submission with the crossface in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, Athena attacks Lady Frost again, but Abadon's music hits. Athena immeidately gets out of dodge with Lexy Nair as the show ends.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 17, 2023

Andre Chase and Duke Hudson last beat Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza in ten-team Bada Bing Bada Boom Battle Royal following the distraction by Brutus Creed, who was eliminated along with Julius Creed by Humberto and Garza after the latter team was tossed over the top rope while the referees on the outside were distracted by a brawl between The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price).

Backstage, Blair Davenport says it is not over between her and Gigi Dolin and that she is now more dangerous than ever, and that she wants to derail Dolin's career. She then challenges Dolin to a match at Halloween Havoc.

We hear from Lexis King, who says that he never really knew or loved his father Brian Pillman and that Pillman spent more time in hotel rooms than with him, and that Halloween Havoc is the start of his career, not the continuation of someone else's. He says he will start his own path and become a bigger name than his father ever was.

Carmelo Hayes heads to the ring. Carmelo talks about being in the ring with John Cena and The Undertaker before Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin says Carmelo sounds like a fanboy and that he thought Carmelo would be different from the rest of the locker room, saying fans should be in the stands and not the locker room. Corbin tells Carmelo to concentrate more on being a Superstar than a fan before Dijak shows up. Dijak tells Corbin and Carmelo to be more concerned about what he will do to them before he beats Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship and tells Carmelo that all the showboating will make no difference against him. Dijak also says that Corbin cries in the back because people do not want to shake his hand and that people are afraid of him, but Corbin says Dijak does not know him and that he is stupid. As Dijak threatens to beat both Corbin and Carmelo up, Dragunov shows up on the TitanTron and says all three men should be focused on their match tonight, as he will be watching to see who will challenge him for the NXT Championship. He also states that before the end of last week's show, he made one last decision, making their match a Fatal 4-Way with the last competitor being Trick Williams, who shows up. Dijak accuses Carmelo of stabbing Carmelo in the back and Corbin makes fun of Trick Williams' blue jeans, then Trick verbally fires back before telling Carmelo things are still good between them. Corbin accuses Trick of making the match a Fatal Four-Way behind Carmelo's back, but Carmelo is not shaken, saying he will beat whoever it takes to become champion. After Dijak asks Carmelo about Trick, Corbin and Dijak go for a cheap shot, but Carmelo and Trick fend them off as a team.

Backstage, Fallon Henley talks to the rest of the women's locker room about the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament from last year. Suddenly, Tiffany Stratton shows up and calls Henley a loser who spends time at a horse farm with dirt underneath her nails after Henley calls her a stuck-up, egotistical bitch.

Karmen Petrovic beats Jaida Parker by submission to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

Backstage, Tegan Nox is met by Natalya, who says she wanted to be here for tonight after she was there for her on Raw.

Lyra Valkyria beats Tegan Nox following the distraction from Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. After the match, Tegan and Natalya brawl with Chelsea and Piper to the back before Lyra says that nobody was standing in her way to a title match at Halloween Havoc and that all of her decisions have led her to a title match with Becky. She says that when Becky returned to her old wrestling school, she say something in her, but when she looked to becoming the first Irish-born NXT Women's Champion, Becky took that from her. She says that Becky may have won the title first, but she will still beat her for it. Becky shows up on the TitanTron and says she is proud of her and that she has been watching her for years, and that she has been wanting to share the ring with Lyra. She says that Lyra is good, but she is better, and when Lyra comes for her title, she comes for the reason she leaves her home and does what she does and she has to fight like her life depends on it. She says that when they step in the ring, Lyra will have to despise her and wear the chip on her shoulder that got her here.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes talks with Trick Williams. Trick Williams says he got advice from John Cena before doing this, and apologizes for putting him through this. Carmelo then says that he has to do what he has to do, and Trick agrees, saying they will always be friends.

Backstage, Gigi Dolin says Halloween Havoc is her favorite event of the year, then reveals the wheel of stipulations and spins it. It lands on "Lights Out Match," and she tells Blair Davenport it will be lights out next week.

We see footage of Von Wagner in rehab from earlier this week. As Von Wagner struggles to get stronger, Mr. Stone says he may have started this, but when Von gets back to 100%, he will end things with Bron Breakker.

Shotzi Blackheart beats Kiana James after hitting Kiana with her own business bag and tricking the referee into thinking Kiana hit her with it after Roxanne Perez shows up to stop Kiana from cheating.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Lash Legend and Oro Mensah. It is (humorously) revealed that Jakara Jackson is not medically cleared. Akira Tozawa shows up looking for Noam Dar, and tells Oro Mensah that he is looking for Noam. Afterwards, it is revealed that Trick Williams has been attacked backstage.

It is reported by Kelly Kincaid that Trick Williams has been relocated to a local hospital for further evaluation and is out of tonight's main event, making the match a Triple Threat Match again.Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell tries to interview "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and Nathan Frazer shows up and attacks Dominik. Their brawl goes all the way to the ring, and Rhea Ripley has to save Dominik from a Phoenix Splash.

Backstage, Shotzi notices that Roxanne Perez has become a lot better since they teamed up on SmackDown a year ago, then find the wheel of stipulations. Roxanne spins it and lands on "Devil's Playground Match," and says the playground will be Kiana James' hell.

Before the next match, Arianna Grace says it is always devastating to see someone get hurt and that her heart goes out to Jakara Jackson, as she was also sidelined by a worse injury and she came back better than ever. She hopes Jakara also comes back better, too, although it pains her deeply to accept her bye into the semi-finals of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. Suddenly, her new opponent, Brinley Reece, heads to the ring.

Arianna Grace beats Brinley Reece to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament after Arianna rakes Brinley's face and gouges her eyes outside of the referee's vision.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker. Bron says last week's episode was the biggest in history because of him, then Mr. Stone shows up. Bron tells Mr. Stone to run back to Wagner and help him with his rehab, but Mr. Stone confronts Bron for what he did to Von Wagner and says he wants him at Halloween Havoc. Bron laughs as he accepts the challenge, then tells Mr. Stone to call a hospital.

Carmelo Hayes beats Dijak and Baron Corbin after Corbin hits Dijak with End of Days and Carmelo hits Corbin from out of nowhere with Nothing But Net to face Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyria looks at a picture of herself with Becky Lynch, and says that in one time, Becky's title is hers. As she tears up the picture and leaves, Jade Cargill shows up on the nearby television and points at her wrist.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 17, 2022

The show immediately begins with Bobby Lashley calling out Brock Lesnar and wanting a fight in the ring right now. Brock Lesnar shows up, and after a staredown across the ramp, Lashley charges towards Lesnar only for Lesnar to overpower him. Lesnar goes for an F5 on the outside, but Lashley escapes it, sends Lesnar into the ring post, then Spears him through the barricade into the timekeeper's area until WWE official Adam Pearce and a bevy of officials, Superstars and security get between them. Lashley makes it back to Lesnar and Spears him again, this time near the announce table, and everyone heads over there to break the brawl just before Lashley puts Lesnar through the table. Lesnar is on his back as Lashley is kept far away from Lesnar.

The Good Brothers, now known as The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) again, beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) show up. Finn Balor is unimpressed with the "too sweet" hand signal, and Damian Priest says the only thing that The O.C. did last week was guaranteeing getting cooked by them. Balor says that he is the one that started "this stupid little club" and that he can end them, then challenges The O.C. to a match at Crown Jewel. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles accepts, then says he cannot understand why does this when they could do this right now unless they have to ask their mother for permission. Dominik says The O.C. will be running away like Rey Mysterio did because The O.C. cannot hang with them. Styles calls Dominik "a piece of trash" who turned on his own father and calls him a punk, then wants to see if Dominik can walk the walk and proposes that they have a match to see if Dominik can handle. Ripley tells Styles that Dominik will rip him limb from limb, and Dominik agrees. Dominik then says he is not ready and does not even have his gear on, and that when he is in about an hour, he will mop the floor with Styles. Styles tells Dominik to get prepared so he can "beat the piss out of [him]."

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins tells all the doubters to kiss his "big, beautiful red behind" and the fans who always had his back to sing his song, which they do. He says tonight is an historic night, as it will be the first defense in what will be the greatest United States title run of all time when he wipes the mat with Matt Riddle's face. Rollins says that by doing so, he will clear up the miscommunication that was Extreme Rules. He says he may have tapped out when Riddle had him in the triangle sleeper, but it was a strategic move that he did for the fans so he could beat Bobby Lashley and become champ. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up and congratulates Rollins on becoming United States Champion before mentioning that Brock Lesnar gave him the assist and that Bobby Lashley gave him a title opportunity down the line. Ali says that things change, but his challenge remains the same, and he wants to fight Rollins for the United States Championship. Rollins laughs and asks Ali if he looks like Bobby Lashley before telling him to get to the back of the line so he can focus on Riddle. He then gives Ali the choice of staying here and partying with everyone or getting out of his ring because he does not belong in it. Ali takes Rollins' glasses and tosses them away, then says it will not go down that way and that he is his "next freakin' problem." As Ali says that he is not leaving and not backing down, Rollins stops him and says he likes him, saying that Ali is one of the best performers in the WWE and an even better human being who helps everyone out in the back. As Rollins calls Ali a great friend and father, he sucker punches him and tosses him out of the ring. As Rollins casually leaves the ring, Ali attacks Rollins from behind, and both men brawl. Rollins throws Ali into the ring post, then leaves.

JBL's white limousine arrives at the arena.

Bayley guests on commentary for the next match.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beat Candice LeRae and Bianca Belair after Bianca stops Bayley from getting involved in the match with a Kendo stick.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says Seth Rollins is like "a cheap hoverboard" and can make any excuse he wants, but he has beaten him in the Fight Pit and he will beat him again for the United States Championship. Riddle then sees Mustafa Ali and gives him props for standing up to Rollins before telling him he will get the first shot, then the two of them hear The Miz groaning as he holds his knee, which he says he injured when he slipped and fell on a wet floor as he was keeping watch for Dexter Lumis. Miz then tells Riddle and Ali to get help and find a doctor.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) are met by Cora Jade. Cora has a one-on-one audience with Rhea Ripley as she asks Rhea Ripley if she wants to be Roxanne Perez's opponent for Roxanne's "Pick Your Poison" match. Rhea Ripley says she would not mind putting Roxanne Perez down and says she is in.

JBL heads to the ring. He says that it takes "a momentous occasion" for him to return to WWE and that tonight is no exception, as he has an announcement that will shake the foundation of Raw. JBL apologizes for doing this in Oklahoma, saying "the great state is right there" and brags about Texas beating Oklahoma in college football recently as he says that he despises Oklahoma and everyone in it. He announces that Rey Mysterio has finally left Raw and that "that deadbeat dad" Rey Mysterio is one of the worst people on the planet and that he wears a mask because he is ashamed of himself. JBL then says that this has allowed for a great trade and welcomes back Happy Corbin, who is known as Baron Corbin once again. Corbin makes his way to the ring. JBL says Corbin is two to three times the size of Rey and that Corbin's dominance starts tonight before saying Corbin has great competition in Dolph Ziggler and putting Corbin on a pedestal before declaring tonight "the emergence of the modern day wrestling god." JBL guests on commentary for the next match.

Baron Corbin beats Dolph Ziggler.

Backstage in the trainer's room, Byron Saxton interviews The Miz, who says that he is in an immense amount of pain when Saxton says that custodial staff in the arena have revealed that The Miz faked his injury. The Miz takes offense to this and says he has a lawsuit on his hands, but when someone mentions that Dexter Lumis is here, Miz gets to his feet. We find out that someone is Johnny Gargano, who exposes The Miz, who then toughens up and says he will beat Lumis tonight.

Backstage, we hear from Omos and MVP. MVP says he is here to celebrate Braun Strowman, not deride him, for his strength and ferocity. He says that Strowman strikes fear in the hearts of ordinary men, but Omos is extraordinary. MVP says he and Omos will head to SmackDown and look Strowman down directly into his eyes to make sure he understands that Omos fears no man, as monsters are not real but giants are. Omos pounds his right fist into his left hand.

Backstage, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) converse when Cameron Grimes suddenly shows up and asks for help with The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid). He asks The O.C. for their help, and Gallows says they are his guys.

Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley is official for Crown Jewel.

Dominik Mysterio beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after Rhea Ripley grabs Styles' leg from the outside while the referee is dealing with The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) so that Dominik can win with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, The Miz is met by Johnny Gargano. Johnny says he has known Dexter Lumis for some time, and tells The Miz that if he wants out of his match with Lumis, all he has to do is tell the truth. The Miz says he will beat Lumis and ban him forever, then deal with Gargano next.

Before the next match can begin, The Miz attacks Dexter Lumis with a chair on the stage before driving him into it with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Backstage, Bryon Saxton interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky). Bayley says they are tired of people asking about what is next instead of what is going on right now before bragging about getting rid of Asuka and Alexa Bliss. Dakota Kai says they will continue to reign as Women's Tag Team Champions, and Bayley says that they will continue to be champions after SmackDown. Bayley then says that she will show Bianca Belair what it is like when she is back in control.

Backstage, The Miz runs into Johnny Gargano, who calls what The Miz did a bad move and that he must give Dexter Lumis what he promised, but The Miz says Lumis will not get a contract any time soon. The Miz then notices Johnny Gargano's whistle, and Gargano says he carries it around for dramatic effect before he threatens to blow the whistle on him if he does not come clean.

Elias is in the ring for his return. Elias says he is glad to be back, then mentions that his brother Ezekiel's career was tragically cut short. He says the show must go on before asking who wants to walk with Elias. He says that he would normally sing and play his guitar, but he wanted to do something special tonight, and he debuts a new song which he admits makes him "a little emotional." Before he can even perform, Matt Riddle shows up with a pair of bongos. Riddle tells Elias that he is a big Elias fan and asks Elias if he wants to "hit [his] bong," then leads a Seven Nation Army-style "Walk With Elias" chant. Elias allows Riddle to take a front row seat for his performance, and Riddle asks if a collaboration is possible one day. Elias promises that one day, the two of them will play together. Riddle takes his seat, then tells Elias he will be there if he needs anything. Elias then performs his song for less than a minute before Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the WWE United States Championship against Matt Riddle when Elias gets in the ring to attack Rollins in response to Rollins superkicking him after he refused to hit him and force a disqualification only for Rollins to block an RKO and shove Riddle into Elias before hitting The Stomp to retain. After the match, Seth Rollins is about to Stomp Matt Riddle into the United States Championship when Mustafa Ali shows up and attacks Rollins for earlier tonight. Ali clotheslines Rollins over the barricade, and Rollins has to flee through the crowd.

This week on Raw Talk: Baron Corbin and JBL! Elias! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky)!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for October 17, 2022

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford beat Jeremy Prophet and Jessika Neri.

Frankie Kazarian beats Matt Blackmon with the crossface chickenwing.

Athena beats Jody Threat.

The Butcher and The Blade beat The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros).

Before the next match, Sonjay Dutt addresses rumors that he, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh may not be on the same page, then says Lethal is the happiest man he has ever been. Dutt says that he, Lethal and Singh are "a well-oiled machine" and that they will "kill" Junior Benito and Dylan Davis.

Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat Junior Benito and Dylan Davis.

Emi Sakura and Serena Deeb beat Madison Rayne and Skye Blue with the Serenity Lock from Serena Deeb to Madison Rayne.

The Gunn Club (Austin and Colton Gunn) - now known as The Gunns - beat The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv and Harv Sihra). Before the match, The Gunns show up wearing FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) shirts and carrying cardboard championship belts.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for October 17, 2020

We hear from Jay Lethal, who says it is a given that he will be in the finals of the tournament with Jonathan Gresham, as he knows how good he is and knows that they will both be ready as he tells Gresham he is doing good. We then hear from Jonathan Gresham, who says that he does not go by a strategy and lives by the moment, then says that Matt Sydal is part of a bigger problem in Ring of Honor. He says that Sydal may be one of the best high-flyers, he is taking opportunity away from someone like him who is a pure wrestler. He says that ROH should return to its roots of being a haven of professional wrestling freedom, which he says should be protected at all costs. He says that it is important that he win the Pure Championship, for he is the foundation of professional wrestling.

We hear from Fred Yehi, who says it does not matter who he faces, even if he has history with "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, as he is in the business of breaking people. We also hear from "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, who says that Yehi is a world-class athlete who belongs in ROH, and that it will be an honor to make him his next step to the Pure Championship and restoring honor in Ring of Honor.

In Block A, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams beats Fred Yehi in 14:03 by submission on the ropes - after both men use up all their rope breaks - to advance to the Block A finals.

EC3 shows up. He asks if honor is real, for there is no honor in what we do as we are controlled for our entire lives, and our freedoms are taken every day and we lose focus on our greater purpose. He then asks if there is honor in taking those freedoms back and finding purpose, then asks if there is honor in the past as he has stood in hallowed halls by hallowed names who were great men who built a great house. He says that men are fallible and eventually conform, especially names synonymous with Ring of Honor. He says he is here to fight the greatest talent on the planet, and says that without pain and sacrifice, one has nothing, and he is willing to purify himself by pain and put the name of "Ring of Honor" to the test.

Backstage, EC3 is met by Shane Taylor, who says he has known his purpose since day one while EC3 is figuring his out, then introduces himself upon EC3's failure to mention him and tells him to wipe his feet before entering his house. Suddenly, The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) show up and confront Shane Taylor for calling ROH "his house," and referees and officials show up before things get wose. The Briscoes then challenge Shane Taylor to a six-man tag team match with them and EC3. Shane shoves Jay Briscoe, then leaves with his entourage.

We hear from Josh "The Goods" Woods, who did not expect to win by judge's decision and hopes that he has won Kenny King's respect on his way to the next round. We also hear from "The Darewolf" PJ Black, who says that he will remember Tony Deppen's name from now on before asking who his next opponent is.

In Block B, Josh "The Goods" Woods beats "The Darewolf" PJ Blac in 13:27 via submission with a knee bar to advance to the Block B finals.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for October 17, 2020

"The Western Roughneck" Jesse James beats Jack Cartwright.

Backstage, Nikko Marquez heads to the women's locker room to apologize, but Halston Boddy shows up and does not trust him. Nikko Marquez says he has contracts for everyone to sign which includes a $500 contract. Cece Chanel signs hers, but everyone else is hesitant.

"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson beats Patrick Fitzpatrick.

Flex McCalleon introduces Richie Slade before the next match.

EJ Sparks beats Richie Slade by disqualifcation after Flex McCalleon gets physically involved. After the match, Slade and McCalleon attack Sparks until "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater shows up with a steel chair.

Cece Chanel beats Sandra Moone with the Fujiwara Arm Bar.

Levi Shapiro beats Dan Joseph to become the United Television Champion! During the match, Joseph hits Shapiro with the Wrong Way Down, then Howdy Price distracts the referee. Shapiro hits Joseph with a low blow behind the referee's back, then Howdy Price slips a foreign object to Shapiro to place in his glove. Shapiro knocks Joseph out, then applies the claw to win the title.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for October 17, 2019

Ilya Dragunov beats Saxon Huxley. During the match, Alexander Wolfe shows up and watches from the stage. After the match, Dragunov notices Wolfe congratulate him after the match, and when he goes to confront him, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up. They look at Wolfe, who nods, then walk around him to the ring. Wolfe then asks Dragunov to come with him to the back.

Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).

In footage from last week, Piper Niven asks Rhea Ripley to team up with her against Jinny and Jazzy Gabert. Rhea says he doesn't like her, but she realy doesn't like them, and is willing to team with her next week if she can make the match happen.

Xia Brookside beats Nina Samuels after countering a schoolkid pin and sitting on top of Nina for the upset win.

A-Kid is coming soon to NXT UK.

Jordan Devlin shows up. Devlin says he has heard that people think he is too arrogant, and says that he's not arrogant, as he knows, not thinks, that he is the best wrestler in the world. He tells everyone to look at everyone else in the locker room for proof of this, then "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and Devlin mouths off at him. Mastiff grabs the microphone, then Devlin punches him in the face and goes for Devlin Inside. He can't get Mastiff up, and Mastiff beats him up for his effort before telling him that he "loves a little bit of flutter" and that he will "take that bet."

Next week: Trent Seven vs. Noam Dar! "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Ligero!

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat "Flash' Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions!

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for October 17, 2018

Akira Tozawa beats Drew Gulak by disqualification after "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher trips Tozawa off the top rope prior to the top rope senton. After the match, Gallagher and Gulak take the boots to Tozawa, then The Brian Kendrick runs in and overpowers them. Gulak has to pull Gallagher out of the ring as well as a Captain's Hook. Kendrick then helps a reluctant Tozawa up.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick congratulates Buddy Murphy on winning the Cruiserweight title, and is hopeful for the future. Tony Nese says that he will win tonight and prove that the future runs through them.

We hear from Mike and Maria Kanellis, who say that attacking Lince Dorado was just business and that when they had an opportunity to come to 205 Live, they had to capitalize on that. Mike Kanellis says that this is part of a bigger plan that involves becoming the WWE Cruiserweight Champion as well as the face of 205 Live.

Next week: Mike Kanellis vs. Lince Dorado!

Backstage, Hideo Itami says something in Japanese, then tells Mustafa Ali should have walked away and shown him respect, and that in their Falls Count Anywhere Match, he will end his career. We then hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that he and Hideo Itami have been on this road for far too long and that they should find a new road. He says that on this road, the road ends with him and there is nowhere to go. He says on this road, Hideo Itami will only find redemption, not respect, and that where he lays, he will stand.

Next week: Mustafa Ali vs. Hideo Itami in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Cedric Alexander, TJP, Gran Metalik and Lio Rush with a schoolboy pin on Cedric after Cedric hits Lio Rush with a Lumbar Check.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 17, 2018

War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) beat The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) by disqualification after Bobby Fish - who is no longer injured - attacks War Raiders with a steel chair after they hit Fallout. After the match, all four members of The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) go on the warpath for the first time as a full unit and lay waste to War Raiders. The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships.

We see Nikki Cross scribbling on papers outside of the arena as she keep telling herself "I know."

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Britt Baker by referee stoppage after Baszler stomps on Baker's hand, injuring it. After the match, Baszler runs up to Baker - who is being tended to by trainers - and knees her in the jaw.

British Strong Style (Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch) return...next!

General Manager William Regal says he does not know if Nikki Cross is lying or telling the truth, but he does know that Aleister Black is coming back and he wants answers. He will talk to Nikki Cross after her match tonight.

British Strong Style (Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch) beat Tian Bing and Rocky.

Next week: General Manager William Regal will make an announcement concerning the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018!

Bianca Belair vs. Nikki Cross ends in a no-contest. During the match, the lights go out. When the lights come back on, Bianca Belair is gone, and in her place is Aleister Black, sitting in the middle of the ring. Nikki Cross rolls around as the crowd chants "Nikki's got a secret!" Then, Aleister silently asks her to stop and to come forward. Nikki Cross slowly crawls forward, then says to her "Tell me." Nikki whispers something in Aleister Black's ear, then Aleister's head shakes with rage as Nikki crawls away. The show ends.

The Mae Young Classic 2018 - Recap for October 17, 2018

Meiko Satomura beats Lacey Lane to advance to the semi-finals of the Mae Young Classic.

Io Shirai beats Deonna Purrazzo to advance to the semi-finals of the Mae Young Classic.

Rhea Ripley beats Tegan Nox by referee stoppage to advance to the semi-finals of the Mae Young Classic after Tegan Nox injures her left knee (the one that is not in a brace) after landing awkwardly on the ramp on a tope suicida to the outside at the beginning of the match. The crowd chants "Thank you, Tegan!" and claps in respect as Tegan Nox is helped to the back.

Toni Storm beats Mia Yim after taking advantage of Mia Yim's injured hand to advance to the semi-finals of the Mae Young Classic. After the match, the fans are heard chanting "Please sign Mia!" during the replay.

Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for October 17, 2018

At SmackDown Live in Ontario, California, Paige is heckled by "fans" who ask if there will be a sequel to her "home movie" that was leaked onto the Internet. Meanwhile, Lana is frustrated with not being in a storyline after making pitch after pitch to WWE creative, and Rusev asks her to stay positive.

At Nia Jax's new house, Nattie visits Nia. The house is Nia's first house on her own, and she needs a little help getting things set up. She sets it up as a housewarming party, and Trinity and Lana also show up. Lana plans to take the opportunity to collaborate with everyone else to make herself more identifiable on the SmackDown Live roster.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki try to set up their office when Paige calls. Paige says she will be in the area for the next few days and wants to know if they want to hang up. Brie and Nikki are ecstatic at the idea as Paige says she wants to get caught up on things. Brie hopes to have more of a "rock 'n roll weekend" compared to the awkward tea time that they had the last time they all got together.

At Nia Jax's house, Nattie is trying to build a bookshelf, but has problems with the instruction. Meanwhile, Naomi is not happy with the idea of having to do work at Nia's house, and Lana has no idea what to do. Nattie feels Nia's heart is in the right place, but she does not exactly want to be a part of this. At the same time, she does not want to hurt Nia's feelings.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Paige shows up. Even though it is outside of her comfort zone, Paige is enjoying her SmackDown Live General Manager role. She tries to take the opportunity to learn things from Brie and Nikki so she can be taken more seriously. Brie and Nikki also show off the home office.

At Nia's house, Nia finds out everyone has left and that nobody is answering her phone calls back, and has to do everything herself. Meanwhile, Lana, Trinity and Nattie all went to a hotel to sleep, and on the way to a shopping trip, Lana tries to bounce ideas off of Nattie to become more noticeable on WWE programming to see what sticks.

Brie, Nikki and Paige hang out in San Diego and head to a dive bar called The Tipsy Crow to play pool and have a good time.

Nattie, Lana and Trinity go shopping to try some character ideas for Lana. Lana notices that nobody on the women's roster has full, light pink hair, and buys some hair color, knowing that she will probably get in trouble if WWE does not like it.

At Nia's house, Nattie, Trinity and Lana make up with Nia. As Trinity helps Nia paint the walls, Nattie helps Lana color her hair light pink. It doesn't work out very well, and when Nia finds out what is going on, it gets very awkward.

Paige asks Brie and Nikki for advice on how to deal with criticism, and opens up not people calling her nasty things, having private things being leaked onto the Internet and contemplating suicide. Brie and Nikki open her up to looking at things in more of a positive light.

At Nia Jax's house, Lana is still in the shower as Nattie learns what "balls deep" actually means. As Lana gets her hair dried, Nia finds pink hair color on her bathroom wall. An irritated Nia and the rest of the women almost butt heads, with Nia saying that this home is a dream of hers after living modestly throughout her life and everyone else saying that they were not expecting to be put to work when they showed up, and just want Nia to be honest. Nia proposes that they all leave the house and go have some real fun after learning to appreciate what she has managed to do on her own.

Brie, Nikki and Paige find a business where people pay to smash cars to let loose some anger and stress.

Nia Jax, Nattie, Trinity and Lana head to a resort in Orlando, Florida. Backstage interview Dasha Fuentes is also there. Everyone also has fun at the pool, but Nattie tells Lana that her hair looks like "dusty, dingy pink." Lana storms off and heads into the family restroom where Trinity is, and Nattie has to follow her to apologize for being brutally honest. Lana wants to not look like everyone else, but everyone has to remind her that her spirit makes her unique and that nobody else has come out on a tank at WrestleMania. Lana decides to go back to being blonde, then everyone has fun at the pool again.

Backstage at SmackDown Live in Baltimore, Maryland, Paige is able to enjoy being on shows more often after her talk with Brie and Nikki. Meanwhile, Lana talks with Vice President of Talent Relations Mark Carrano, who tells her that she is back on television.

One week later, Lana finally appears on television along with Rusev and Aiden English.

Bonus clip: Lana asks Naomi for inspiration.

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for October 17, 2018

Antonio Cueto is in his office placing the Aztec medallions on the Gift of the Gods Championship when "The Savage" Jake Strong shows up, wanting to know why Antonio called him in. Antonio tells Strong that he has been more dominant that he has ever imagined, and at Ultima Lucha Cuatro, he has no reason not to put him in the main event, but Strong says he wants to win the Lucha Underground Championship without Antonio handing it to him on a silver platter. Antonio Cueto offers an opportunity for one of the Aztec medallions of the Gift of the Gods Championship. Strong tells Antonio he has seen the sacrifices he has fed to his son "The Monster" Matanza Cueto, and that Antonio had better save some for him. He also tells Antonio this is not his temple anymore; instead, it is his. As he says it is his, his voice sounds a little more demonic than usual.

Antonio Cueto announces that there must be a new Gift of the Gods Champion now that Ultima Lucha Cuatro is in two weeks, and that he has awarded the medallions to seven people who have proved deserving of them: Aerostar, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Hernandez, Big Bad Steve, King Cuerno, "The Savage" Jake Strong...and Dante Fox, who has not been seen in months. He then announces that only six will fight to decide who will become the next Gift of the Gods Champion, and therefore, there will be an over-the-top-rope battle royal between all seven men, with the winner removing one of the other six men from the championship match.

"The Savage" Jake Strong eliminates Aerostar, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Hernandez, Big Bad Steve, King Cuerno and Dante Fox in an over-the-top-rope battle royal. After the match, Strong eliminates nobody from the match, saying he wants all seven men in the match so he can destroy all of them. Antonio Cueto announces that next week's match for the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship will be a Seven To Survive Elimination Match, but Strong asks Antonio if that is all he's got before boasting that he will snap anyone Antonio throws at him in half. Antonio says he has just the guy, and tonight, Strong will face Johnny Mundo one-on-one.

Son of Havoc is seen in the balcony, watching the next match.

The Mack beats Killshot by disqualification after he is suddenly attacked by Mil Muertes. After the match, Son of Havoc gets in the match and brawls with Killshot, but is choke slammed by Mil Muertes, who lays out The Mack soon after.

Matt Striker interviews Ivelisse and XO Lishus in the ring. Ivelisse says she, Joey Ryan and XO Lishus have been invited to a three-way elimination match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against The Reptile Tribe (Kobra Moon, Daga, Jeremiah Snake) and The Rabbit Clan (Paul London, El Bunny, The White Rabbit) at Ultima Lucha Cuatro, but unfortunately, Joey Ryan will not be good to go on time. They have had to find a new partner, and they have found a "young badass" who has a future in Lucha Underground: Sammy Guevara, who has not been seen since "The Savage" Jake Strong injured his ankle. All of a sudden, Famous B shows up, reminding everyone that he brought him to the temple via a seven-year contract with Infamous Inc., and tells Sammy that Infamous Inc. owns him and that XO Lishus and Ivelisese will be receiving a cease-and-desist letter from his lawyer. He then tells Sammy Guevara that if he wants to go to Ultima Lucha Cuatro, then he can team up with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Texano and he will be more than happy to pull them out of their house show at Tijuana, Mexico. When Famous B tells Guevara to leave the ring, Guevara responds with a corkscrew tope con hilo before tossing his contract in a trash can, placing the can on Famous B's head and superkicking Famous B in the head.

"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Johnny Mundo with the ankle lock. After the match, Strong puts Johnny in the ankle lock again, then "The Monster" Matanza Cueto shows up. Strong lets go of the ankle lock, smiles at Matanza, then hands Johnny over to him. Matanza then proceeds to assault Johnny, then Taya shows up and gets on top of Matanza only to get thrown off and laid out with Wrath of the Gods. Matanza then proceeds to attack Johnny again, and at this point, Johnny's forehead is busted open. Antonio Cueto comes out of his office to show his approval, then Antonio leaves with Matanza to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for October 17, 2018

Joe Coffey beats Mark Andrews thanks to the distraction by Mark Coffey. After the match, Joe and Mark stomp away on Mark Andrews. Suddenly, Flash "Morgan" Webster strikes at the Coffey brothers with his motorcycle helmet, forcing them to retreat.

We see footage from earlier today of Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) entering the arena.

We are introduced to Eddie Dennis, who has been wrestling for over a decade and close friends with some of the people who are now in the UK Division. He says that when it all began, it was just about wrestling in front of small crowds, and he has a few stories to tell.

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) shows up. They say that this is the birth of NXT UK, and that this would not be possible without the fans. They reminisce about becoming NXT Tag Team Champions in Royal Albert Hall, then Tyler Bate says that while they are no longer champions, Triple H did say something about NXT UK Tag Team Championships. It then occurred to him that there are no other teams in NXT UK, and as a former champion, he knows there is a boatload of talent wanting a chance. Trent says that talent should be getting together so when those tag titles are unveiled, they have the best opposition going. He says that whether you're a fan or a wrestler, the whole of the United Kingdom comes together, because this is their brand and their NXT UK.

We are re-introduced to Dave Mastiff, who says he is the best and plans to show what he is made of.

"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Sid Scala.

Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Nina Samuels, who says she is elated to be on the grand stage she deserves to be on, and she plans to be the first women to hold the NXT UK Women's Championship. She plans to start the road to that by beating Toni Storm.

Toni Storm beats Nina Samuels.

Next week: Tyler Bate vs. Wolfgang!

NXT UK General Manager Johnny Saint is in the ring before the next match. Johnny Saint shakes hands with both men, then "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne throws his balled-up shirt at Noam Dar to start the match.

"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Noam Dar. Noam Dar and Pete Dunne pinkie bump in a sign of respect after the match.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for October 17, 2017

Enzo Amore shows up to start tonight's show. Enzo Amore asks if the crowd can "smell it," and says it smells like team spirit. He says he, Tony Nese, Noam Dar and Drew Gulak looked like a money team last night. As for tonight, when he gets done with Kalisto, the only hopping he will be doing is from one channel to another on a hospital bed. As for tonight, when he gets done with Kalisto, the only jumping he will be doing is from one channel to another on a hospital bed. Enzo goes on to say he rebuilt 205 Live with his own two hands, and that the fans owe him no favors. He says it is all due to talent, which nobody in the crowd has. They can love this or hate this, but they will never get above it. As Enzo continues to talk about what he will do to Kalisto at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, Kalisto runs to the ring and beats the crap out of Enzo. Enzo immediately hightails it out of there.

We see a video package of what has gone on between Cedric Alexander and the team of The Brian Kendrick and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, which Rich Swann is now a part of.

Rich Swann beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher after The Brian Kendrick - who threatens to use the ring bell as a weapon - gets involved in the match at ringside after he is attacked by Cedric Alexnader. After the match, Swann and Cedric come out on top in the ensuing brawl, and Kendrick has to drag Gallagher out of the ring to save him from a Phoenix Splash.

Drew Gulak shows up. Gulak gets everyone up to speed about what happened last week. It is announced on commentary that Akira Tozawa is now suffering from a bruised larynx and bruised vocal chords. Gulak says he will not sit by as long as one person defies authority, and decides the crowd needs tough love. He says that sometimes, you have to speak softly and carry a big stick. He did just that last week with Akira Tozawa when he lodges his stick in his throat and made his throat impotent. We then see proposal #9 of his PowerPoint presentation, which everyone chants for. Proposal #9 is: no defying authority. As he says that the crowd needs a refresher course of all his proposals, Gulak says he will show a Cruiserweight Championship edition of his proposal for a better 205 Live at the TLC kick-off.

Before the next match, Daivari speaks in Arabic, then Enzo Amore says he and Daivari speak the same language: money.

Kalisto and Mustafa Ali beat Enzo Amore and Ariya Daivari. After the match, Kalisto hits a tope suicida on both Enzo and Daivari, and this starts a brief brawl between both teams that referees have to quell.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for October 17, 2017

General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show. D-Bry announces a six woman match with Natalya, Tamina and Lana vs. Naomi, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. There will also be an announcement from WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. Also, Dolph Ziggler will face Bobby Roode in a rematch from Hell In A Cell. Speaking of which, someone's actions from that night disappointed him, and that someone is Sami Zayn. Daniel Bryan does not get to speak for much longer when Sami Zayn shows up. Daniel Bryan questions if the Sami Zayn in front of him, smiling and dancing, is the same man he knew for 13 years. Sami Zayn says he is the same guy, and says he took ownership of his career back. He asks if that makes him a bad guy. He understands if the fans would think that, but he thought Daniel Bryan would understand. Daniel Bryan says he's been in his shoes, but Sami Zayn says they are not the same, as the biggest difference between him and Daniel is that Daniel had the fans. Sami states that the fans are why Daniel Bryan reached the heights he did, but when it came to his career, that didn't happen. Sami Zayn he does not care what the fans think of him anymore, and says it feels amazing. Sami tells Daniel that if he let go of what the fans thought, he would be as happy as he is now and he wouldn't have had to retire. This leads to "Sami sucks!" chants. Sami laughs them off, and says He says it broke his heart more than it did the fans, as Daniel Bryan was "the performer of our generation." He used to try to keep up with his career, which was always two steps ahead, but now Daniel is the last man he wants to emulate. He also goes on to say that Daniel Bryan now has a martyr complex and has turned into a housewife, then Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says he is happy for Sami, having seen the light and listened to what he had to say. He agrees with some of his points, especially the "housewife" and martyr complex points, and says Daniel Bryan has become what he has fought against. After Owens says Daniel Bryan is a hypocrite, Daniel Bryan says he can see through Owens and that Owens only cares for himself. He says Owens resents him because he does what's best for the fans, but Owens says D-Bry is doing what is "best for business." Owens then says that this is proof that Daniel Bryan is "The Authority." Sami Zayn says Owens is right, and calls Daniel Bryan "a sell-out." Sami thanks Owens for opening his eyes, as that is what he could have become. Owens and Sami then hug. Daniel Bryan heads to the back, but Owens says heading to the back is the best Daniel has nowadays. Daniel Bryan then tells Owens and Sami that he is going to the back "to find a couple of dudes who will punch you in the face."

Carmella and James Ellsworth guest on commentary for the next match.

Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi beat Natalya, Tamina and Lana. After the match, Natalya pushes Charlotte into the commentary table and grabs a steel chair, but Charlotte boots it out of Natalya's hands and chases her into the crowd.

General Manager Daniel Bryan runs into Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. They find out they are facing Randy Orton and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura tonight.

It's time for Pulp Fashion. Fandango interrogates The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). Tyler Breeze is dancing. They all talk about the hamburger and fries. As The Ascension mention that "2B" are the Bludgeon Brothers (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan), Breeze falls victim to a pickle allergy. The Ascension help on the condition that Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) become their friends. Breeze wakes up. It turns out there is no pickle allergy and that the bun was disgusting, because it is gluten-free. Suddenly, the nearby briefcase is found to be missing. The Ascension want to assemble the Fashion Force. Breezango walk away.

Before the next match, Baron Corbin asks the fans if they want to see him defend the United States title. He then says that's too bad, as the only opportunities he cares about are his own. Corbin then states that the US Open Challenge is closed...for good.

Sin Cara beats Baron Corbin by count-out after Sin Cara hits a high-flying cross body from the top of the ring post to the outside.

Renee Young interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They have been hot since the brand split began, and they are feeling really good. Suddenly, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin show up. After some brief rapping, they make it clear they will be the next champs. Shelton and Gable then offer a handshake. When The Usos go for it, they pull their hands back.

We see another vignette for The Bludgeon Brothers (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).

We see footage from earlier this week where Jinder Mahal had his homecoming in Mumbai and New Delhi, India.

Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) show up. Jinder says there are some things you can only experience when you are the Modern Day Maharaja. Last week, he took the WWE Championship to India, and was given a true hero's welcome. He got the best hotels, the finest restaurants, and on the last day, a young child asked him what is next for him. He has beaten the best SmackDown has to offer, but he does not have the same level of respect in America as he does in India. Mahal then says he must beat the most dominant force in WWE. At Survivor Series, he is challenging Brock Lesnar. When he proves The Beast can be slayed, he wants everyone to bow down and kiss his feet. He will show to the people the greatness that is in front of him, and he will become the greatest WWE Champion of all time. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up. Styles reminds Mahal that he has yet to beat him. Mahal admits Styles is correct, but he insists there is no worthy competition on SmackDown Live, and calls Styles a loser. Styles then asks that if he is a loser, then Jinder has no problem defending the WWE title against him. Jinder says Styles is not worthy of being in the same ring as him in India. Styles tells him they're not in India. He says Styles is at the back of the line, and that he is delusional for challenging him for the WWE Championship. Jinder unbuttons his suit as he asks Styles if he knows who he is. Styles immediately throws fisticuffs and comes out on top. Jinder and The Singh Brothers retreat.

Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells General Manager Daniel Bryan about what has happened with AJ Styles. After Daniel Bryan asks Jinder what he's going to do, Jinder says Sunil Singh will challenge AJ Styles. Daniel says this is a phenomenal idea, and makes the match official for next week.

Dolph Ziggler beats Bobby Roode after grabbing the tights during a schoolboy pin.

Next week on Raw: Brock Lesnar responds to Jinder Mahal's challenge.

Aiden English is singing backstage when he encounters two men working out how to do something on a cellphone. He says that they wouldn't be on their phone for Shakespeare, and asks why they would be on the phone for him. When he asks who is up to their musical standards, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) suddenly busts in, dancing around, throwing cereal and playing trombone. Suddenly, Rusev shows up and says it is not a new day; instead, it is Rusev Day. Xavier Woods celebrates by playing his entrance theme on trombone as the New Day craziness continues, then The New Day leaves. Aiden English tries to leave again, but Rusev is no longer in the mood for it.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton after Sami Zayn hits Orton with a blatant low blow as referee Charles Robinson is dealing with Kevin Owens. After the match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn laugh at General Manager Daniel Bryan at gorilla position. When Sami Zayn asks what he is going to do next week, he says it's not up to him; it's up to Commissioner Shane McMahon. Afterwards, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn celebrate on the stage, saying they are the best. Owens say they are SmackDown Live, and there is nothing anybody can do about it.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 17, 2016

Backstage during the pre-show, Lita says she will sit down with Charlotte and Sasha Banks to see where their heads are at prior to Hell In A Cell. Also, Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley are slated to answer Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan's Survivor Series challenge. Also, Goldberg is appearing on Raw for the first time since 2004, and his answer to Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar's challenge is heavily awaited as well.

During the pre-show, The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) try to sell timeshares to Mark Henry...and watches. R-Truth shows up feeling cheated, and Goldust shows up to call them "greasy conmen." Titus O'Neil shows up and says The Shining Stars are "respectable businessmen." Titus O'Neil then challenges Goldust, R-Truth and Mark Henry to a six-man tag match, and if Titus and the Shining Stats win, they have to buy their watches. R-Truth shakes Titus' hand inadvertently, and the match is on.

During the pre-show, Curtis Axel talks to Bo Dallas in the locker room. Axel tells him he feels bad about last week, and that he has gotten him another match against Neville. A desperate Bo thanks Axel.

Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho start tonight's show. Owens says General Manager Mick Foley has a vendetta against him due to his putting him in a Hell In A Cell against Rollins, as it will short his career. Jericho agrees, saying Hell In A Cell is the most dangerous structure in WWE. Jericho says he would have beaten Seth Rollins last week if it weren't for referee Rod Zapata, and puts him on The List. After Owens says he will retire Seth Rollins, Rollins shows up, tells Jericho to put his scarf on the list and calls him "Sparkle Crotch." When Jericho threatens to put Rollins on the list, this leads to fighting words between Rollins and Jericho where "Sparkle Crotch" is name dropped again as well as "Sparkle Ass." Owens says either he or Jericho must stay strong, and Rollins takes advantage of this by calling Jericho weak. Rollins challenges Jericho to a rematch, and Jericho asks Owens to leave the ring so he can prove that he can handle Rollins on his own. Owens leaves, and the rematch begins.

Despite interference from Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins beats Chris Jericho.

We look back on the WCW debut of Bill Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus on the September 22, 1997 episode of WCW Monday Nitro.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is in the crowd tonight.

Earlier today, Lita interviews Charlotte. During the interview, Charlotte says she doesn't need to prepare for Hell In A Cell as she was born ready to do this, and that she is a two-time Women's Champion for a reason, and that she doesn't care if Sasha Banks is hurt. Charlotte goes on to say that she doesn't need the fans and that she is genetically superior, and the only reason Sasha Banks is wrestling her in Hell In A Cell is to get the fans on her side. She promises to take the Raw women's title back at Hell In A Cell.

Mark Henry and The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) beat Titus O'Neil and The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico).

Chris Jericho meets up with Kevin Owens backstage and confronts him for his actions earlier tonight. Jericho almost calls Owens a stupid idiot, which starts bickering between Jericho and Owens. Stephanie McMahon puts a stop to the arguing, saying that Rollins is in their heads as they are doing what they promised they would not do and that she needs "[her] two best generals" on the same page.

Before the next match, Cesaro gives Sheamus a hard time on Facebook Life. Big E then says Sheamus is a mile high if he thinks he can beat him, Kofi Kingston or Xavier Woods. The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Woods) say they beat Cesaro last week and that they will beat Sheamus this week. After they say that you can't say Sheamus' name without saying "Shame," they cater to the Denver, Colorado crowd by saying they have "legally been your WWE Tag Team Champions" for 420 days.

Big E beats Sheamus thanks to the distraction by Cesaro. During the match, Cesaro has fun on Facebook Live. Sheamus confronts Cesaro, telling him to fell "the best Brogue Kick ever," which turns into Big E rolling up Sheamus for the win.

We look back to the July 6, 1998 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, when Goldberg beat "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Bo Dallas beats Neville. After the match, Bo Dallas turns on and attacks Curtis Axel.

Dana Brooke beats Bayley.

Michael Cole interviews Paul Heyman live via satellite. Heyman says the challenge was rhetorical, and that Goldberg won't turn it down. Heyman says he was the one who challenged him and not Lesnar because Lesnar doesn't think about Goldberg anymore. He tells Goldberg to say "no" or else he will "piss Brock Lesnar off," and that Goldberg thinks he can beat Lesnar because the fans chant for him. Heyman also says the fans chanting for Goldberg pisses off Lesnar, too. Heyman then tells Goldberg that if he says yes, he will be ultimately destroyed by Brock Lesnar.

Byron Saxton interviews "The Mile High Trio," who say that Braun Strowman will be winded by the high altitude air of Denver and that nobody can defeat them.

Braun Strowman beats The Mile High Trio. Braun Strowman says that he's going to take matters into his own hands backstage and get his own competition when Sami Zayn shows up and gets in the ring. After they stare down, Strowman pushes Sami out of the ring and then leaves.

Sami Zayn says he picked a fight with Braun Strowman because nobody else will.

Rusev and Lana are in the ring. Rusev says he will crush Roman Reigns at Hell In A Cell before speaking Bulgarian. Lana says that Rusev is the greatest United States champ of all time and a phenomenal family man. Rusev verbally craps on the Anoa'i family, treating them like savages, then introduces the world to his own family, the Rusevs, while bertaing the crowd for booing his family. This goes on until Roman Reigns interrupts everything, saying he has a bigger family in the Roman Empire and that Rusev looks more like the family dog. When Rusev threatens to call his family, Roman dares him to do it, as it'll just be the two of them at Hell In A Cell and that Rusev will be calling 911 when he's done with him. Lana slaps Roman before Rusev hits him with a superkick, then Rusev continues to attack Roman outside of the ring before applying the Accolade on top of some steel steps.

We look back on the March 31, 2003, when Goldberg debuted in WWE and bent The Rock in half with a Spear.

Big Cass beats Karl Anderson in record time.

Tony Nese and Drew Gulak tell Brain Kendrick takes care of his end of the bargain, they'll take care of theirs. TJ Perkins shows up and Kendrick says that there are no friends, only allies, hence why Kendrick has challenged Perkins to a six-man tag match. TJ Perkins tells Kendrick it's over at Hell In A Cell, and Kendrick says he's on his last life and that he will do anything to survive. Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann show up, and the six-man tag match is complete.

Earlier today, Lita interviewed Sasha Banks, During the interview, Sasha Banks says that she and Charlotte are making history and that she respects her, but she's going to prove why she is the best. Sasha says that Hell In A Cell will be her night, not Charlotte's. She then says she can't believe that this is happening and that the Women's Revolution has gone so far. She then says that fear is not an option if she wants to retain the Raw Women's Championship.

We look back on Unforgiven 2003, when Goldberg beat Triple H to win the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE.

Brian Kendrick, Tony Nese and Drew Gulak beat TJ Perkins, Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander after Brain Kendrick makes Rich Swann tap to the Captain's Hook and Tony Nese keeps TJ Perkins from saving the match.

Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon meet up backstage. Foley says that Raw can still beat SmackDown in the ratings and that they can still top them when it comes to Hell In A Cell, and makes the main event for next week Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens.

Next week on Raw: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Cesaro and Sheamus!

Goldberg finally appears on Raw for the first time since 2004. Goldberg thanks the fans for never forgetting about him, and says he never thought he would be in a WWE ring again as he thanks everyone for a humble return. His wife and son are seeing him live for the first time ever in the front row. Goldberg says he's missed a lot in the last 12 years, especially being a superhero for the kids as "there aren't enough of us." He mentions the WWE 2K17 promotion, and says that he created a little drama backstage that probably should be kept alone...or it would have been, had Brock Lesnar challenged him through "his fat little stooge" Paul Heyman. Goldberg has decided there's one more ass-kicking, Spear and Jackhammer left in him, and that not only is Brock Lesnar next, he's last. Goldberg celebrates with his son, and it is then announced that Brock Lesnar will respond to this turn of events next week on Raw.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!