Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
We look back on Angelina Love and Velvet Sky vs. ODB and Roxxi Laveaux from Turning Point 2007.
We look back on Tara vs. Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky vs Miss Tessmacher in a four-way elimination match for the TNA Knockouts Championship from the January 26, 2013 episode of Impact Wrestling.
We look back on Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne for the TNA Knockouts Championship from Sacrifice 2014.
We look back on The Beautiful People's (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) induction into the TNA Hall of Fame from Bound for Glory 2025.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Jimmy Uso. Jimmy thanks Cody for what he did for Jacob Fatu, then says he is looking for General Manager Nick Aldis. Cody asks Jimmy if everything is okay with Jey Uso, but Jimmy says that Cody has to have seen what has happened. Cody tells Jimmy that he gets what is happening and that he has to do what is right for himself. Cody then heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody talks about how he smacked the WWE Championship across Drew McIntyre's head, and almost as soon as Cody asks if he should apologize for that, McIntyre shows up out of the crowd not wanting an apology from Cody. He questions the fans for what he thinks is having the gall for cheering for Cody and booing him, stating that the fans are complicit in Cody's crimes and that the fans have been brainwashed by "Corporate Cody's propaganda" and keep cheering no matter what he does. McIntyre says he has been screwed so many times that it is now about him finishing his own story and that he will finish it next week at Saturday Night's Main Event. McIntyre says that everyone wants to blame him and says it is always him, then starts blaming Jimmy Uso before Cody interrupts him, stating that he will fight McIntyre right now if he wants another fight. As McIntyre approaches the ring, he is attacked from out of the crowd by Jimmy Uso. Security and officials quickly move in to separate both men, even as Jimmy hits McIntyre with a tope suicida. Even Cody has to calm Jimmy down as General Manager Nick Aldis is in the background, and MFT (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) soon heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre is arguing with General Manager Nick Aldis when he is attacked by Jimmy Uso again. Security shows up again to break up the brawl.
MFT (JC Mateo and Tama Tonga) beats Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura after Solo Sikoa distracts the referee so that Talla Tonga can choke slam Rey Fenix into the ring apron.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Jimmy Uso, who now wants to take things into his own hands, that he cannot have any more chaos and says he and Drew McIntyre can have a match, but Jimmy says he wants a fight. Aldis makes their match no-disqualification.
Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre meet with Giulia to run a campaign with Chelsea as champion and Giulia as "Vice President." Kiana James shows up and says Giulia has no time for her before mentioning her match with Tiffany Stratton. Alba Fyre tries to give Giulia a flyer to fill the position for a new member of The Secret Hervice, but Giulia rejects it.
Tiffany Stratton beats Kiana James. After the match, Tiffany is attacked from behind by Giulia, who hits Tiffany with the Arrivederci before Jade Cargill runs into the ring and lays Giulia out. Cargill then helps Tiffany up and shakes and raiser her hand before handing the WWE Women's Championship to her. Jade then turns to leave before clocking Tiffany with a clothesline, attacking her further and throwing her into the ring post. Cargill continues to attack Tiffany on the outside even as referees try to keep her back, even stomping her left knee into the ring steps.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov runs into Sami Zayn, who congratulates Dragunov on his win. Dragunov tells Sami that he respects him as a fighter and his open challenges were legendary, then Sami passes the open challenge on to Dragunov, knowing that he can leave it in the ring every single week.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, who says that consequences only happen when one makes mistakes and that she made a mistake allowing patience to be rewarded rather than power. She says that she will take the WWE Women's Championship.
Before the next match, Ilja Dragunov says that he has missed the fans and that his year of recovery has had many highs and lows, but he does not give up, and because of the obsession in his heart, he stands as the new WWE United States Champion. He says that he will defend the title with all his obsession after winning it from a great man in Sami Zayn and that he must continue the legacy of the open challenge. The open challenge is answered by Aleister Black.
Ilja Dragunov retains the WWE United States Championship against Aleister Black in an open challenge after Zelina Vega gets ejected from ringside for tripping Dragunov on the outside and Damian Priest shows up to show the burn around his left eye. After the match, Damian Priest gives Aleister Black a beating. He goes for a Con-Chair-To on the announce table, but Zelina Vega goes for Priest's bad eye, allowing both her and Aleister to escape.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes, who says that while The Miz taught him a lot and he is a future Hall of Famer, he crossed a line. He says that he and Miz are even and that he is back to fulfilling his destiny. He says that he owes it to his fans and himself to get back on track to being "Him," then Kit Wilson shows up and tells Carmelo Hayes that his patriarchal and hierarchal. Carmelo tells Kit Wilson he will see him in the ring next week.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov runs into Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). Both of them look forward to facing Dragunov in the open challenge, and Dragunov says he will look forward to seeing them. He leaves, then #DIY (Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Candice LeRae) shows up and tells them to make their dreams smaller. Axiom says Gargano wanted to wrestle him, then chalks it up to Gargano being scared. Candice LeRae says they are not worth their time, then they leave. Tama Tonga then shows up and makes a throat slash gesture towards them.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Charlotte and Alexa accept Bayley and Lyra Valkyria's challenge, then Nia Jax shows up wanting to see Charlotte and Alexa stab each other in the back. Charlotte says Nia is projecting, but Nia mentions her history with Alexa. Alexa says people can change, but if Nia is looking for the old her, she is not hard to find. Nia takes this as a challenge and says she will see Alexa next week.
Drew McIntyre beats Jimmy Uso in a no-disqualification match after throwing a chair into Jimmy's face as Jimmy goes for an Uso Splash before hitting him with a Claymore Kick for the win. After the match, McIntyre wraps a chair around Jimmy's throat and tries to choke Jimmy out with it. Officials show up to try to stop McIntyre, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes rush into the ring and fights McIntyre. He takes out McIntyre before checking on Jimmy Uso, but McIntyre gets back in the ring and hits Cody with a Claymore Kick.
AJ Francis beats Frankie Kazarian, Laredo Kid, Jason Hotch, Jake Something and Sami Callihan in a six-way match to determine who enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #1 and #20. Sami Callihan hits Frankie Kazarian with a Cactus Driver '97, but Francis breaks the pinfall attempt and picks the bones. As per pre-match stipulation, Francis enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #20, while Kazarian enters at #1.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham says for the last two years, his bad days have outnumbered his good days, but that was until he "remembered who the fuck [he was]," and now he is driven to reclaim everything he has lost. He does not care about what "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is going through; all he cares about is their match and his personal comeback.
We hear from Mike Santana, who shows the fans the Lower East Side of New York City and the huge impact it made on his life.
Ash By Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman head to the ring. A table with champagne in punch bowls is nearby as Iceman announces their launch party for the new Heather Reckless. Heather - who now goes by the name "Heather by Elegance" - shows up with blond hair, a black dress and black heels, and the fans do not approve of the makeover. Heather is then shown her makeover by George Iceman, and she likes what she sees. Iceman then says they should celebrate Heather's makeover with champagne, but the toast is spoiled by Xia Brookside. Xia says Ash and company have outdone themselves, saying their launch party is as fake as them, then mentions that karma has a funny way of catching up with them for their recent actions. Suddenly, Ash and Heather are nearly drop kicked into the champagne by Brinley Reece, and she and Xia dunk their faces into the punch bowls.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Jonathan Gresham after hitting Gresham with his headgear outside of the referee's field of vision. After the match, The Northern Armor attacks Gresham, but Steve Maclin rushes into the ring with a metal folding chair. The numbers game eventually takes over, and Alexander hits Maclin in the gut and back with the chair. The Northern Armory (Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) then gang up on Maclin and ziptie Maclin's hands behind his back before security shows up. Alexander continues to attack Maclin, but Maclin still smiles defiantly, even as Alexander is about to hit him with the chair. Cody Deaner, Ace Steel and Sami Callihan then show up, and The Northern Armory walk off.
Mike Santana shows the fans The Bronx as he talks about how he calls the place home and how he learned how to survive. He says he should not be here after all that he has been through, and that he should be either dead or in jail. He says that Moose has forgotten where he came from while he has stayed true to his home and people, and that he can see the fear in Moose's eyes. He also says Moose will have no choice but to face his fears at Bound For Glory.
Wendy Choo beats Jody Threat after Rosemary throws Wendy's pillow into the ring to distract Jody.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Alisha Edwards, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). Eddie says that tonight is a taste of what will happen at Full Metal Mayhem, and Myers says they like their lights the brightest. JDC says he has called his shot for 20 years, and Moose says there is a thin line between courage and pity, and at Bound For Glory, he will make Mike Santana look like a dumbass. He says he still has the streets in him and that he was destined to be a generational talent, and that he will beat Santana at Bound For Glory.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, The System go back on the attack, then Mike Santana shows up with a chain in his hands and fights his way to Moose. Alisha Edwards hits Santana from behind with a shinai, and it allows Moose to boot a distracted Santana in the face and choke him with his own chain. Eddie and Myers slam Chris Bey into two metal folding chairs in the middle of the ring. After Eddie and Myers take out Jeff Hardy, The System and Alisha Edwards stand tall in the ring.
Director of Authority Santino Marella oversees a double world title contract signing. Masha Slamovich and Joe Hendry are introduced first, followed by Jordynne Grace and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Masha grabs the microphone and says she has already said everything there is to be said, and calls tonight a full circle moment for her, as three years ago, she signed her very first TNA contract in Nashville, Tennessee. Tonight, she signs the contract for her match, and it will make her the Knockouts World Champion when she finally beats Jordynne Grace. Masha signs her match's contract. Jordynne says she is happy for Masha, and says they have signed a contract before and that they both know how this plays out. She says that nothing has changed, and she is sorry she has to beat Masha again. Jordynne signs her match's contract. Joe Hendry says a lot of people think this is "an overnight sensation," but this is really an eleven-year journey to get to this point. He says he saw a champion in Nemeth a few years ago, then mentions his WWE cameo as a lawyer before mentioning their match contract. He says that back then, nobody knew his name, but now, people not only know who he is, but they believe in him and believe that there will be a new face of TNA. Joe then signs his match's contract. Nemeth tells Hendry he must focus only on him, as he does not want Hendry to listen to any naysayers. He tells Hendry that he will be in the ring with the best and that he does not plan on losing. Nemeth signs his match's contract. Before Santino can wish everyone a good night, Frankie Kazarian shows up and calls himself "the real star of the show" and says everyone in the ring is overrated. He then mentions how he became the special guest referee for the World Championship match at Bound For Glory: completing a full course at the Earl Hebner Referee Academy, obtaining a referee license and going to the Anthem executives. Kazarian brags about using his TNA tenure to get over Santino Marella's head and how the Anthem executives unanimously agreed on making him special guest referee, then tells Jordynne and Masha to be lucky he is not in their match as he would steal their thunder. Everyone at the table stands up, then Kazarian calls Santino "a stooge" as he tells him to hold his sunglasses before telling him his badge will not mean anything when he is the law. Kazarian then addresses Nemeth and Hendry, saying he prides himself on being a very honest man and promises to call their match right down the middle, saying the right man will walk out as World Champion. He then puts his hands on Nemeth's and Hendry's shoulders only to get his head slammed into the table, then Jordynne grabs Kazarian from behind only for everyone in the ring to let Santino have the honors. Kazarian spits in Santino's face, and Santino pulls out the snake sock and gives Kazarian The Cobra. Jordynne, Masha, Hendry and Nemeth all agree to pick up Kazarian and put him through the table before having the customary championship staredowns.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).
Reyna Isis beats Viva Van.
We hear from "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, who says that she dislocated her shoulder at Death Before Dishonor and did not know if she would get back up, but she did, and she won the first ever women's deathmatch in ROH. She hopes to regain all the momentum that she had before the injury and become a champion in Ring of Honor.
Before the next match, Brandon Cutler shows up and mocks Rocky "Azucar" Romero, then says he learned lucha libre in southern California and that he can run rings around Romero in lucha libre. He then says that Romero cannot do anything to him until he shakes his hand. Romero shakes his hand, then gets the advantage over him.
Lee Johnson and EJ Nduka beat Bret Hankins and Jiah Jewell.
We look back on Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship from Final Battle 2022.
Billie Starkz is in the ring, where she welcomes Athena for her celebration of being the longest-reigning champion in all of Ring of Honor history. Athena arrives with Lexy Nair on a chain, and she is taken aback by the streamers and confetti by the MIT Dance Team, who soon dance for a few seconds before Lexy Nair cuts the music, with Athena unimpressed. (Three of the members are Olumide, Alpha Zo and Chris Nasty, who competed on the most recent AEW Collision.) Athena says she asked for Ja Rule, then tells the minions to get out of the ring, which they do with great urgency. Athena says this was supposed to be her day and her moment of celebration, then says her parents were supposed to be here until her mother put getting major surgery over celebrating the only success that she has had in life before calling her mother "selfish." She also wants to know where the women's division is after she "lifted every single one of those hussies out of mediocrity," and while they are "mediocre" and "still suck," she did the best with what she had and she cannot do the Lord's work. Athena says that without her, there would be no ROH, let alone no women's division, and says that day in and day out, she has never been content and has wanted more, and that she has come here and busted her ass and done her job busting "hussies'" heads. She says she is the best in the world and the greatest of all time, but some people want to call her overrated, but Athena prefers the term "underappreciated." She says she deserves more than this, as she has not been pinned or submitted in almost two years, and asks where her flowers, recognition, tribute and appreciation are at. She then says the fans suck and does not know why she is in "this podunk town," then says the party sucks and blames it all on Billie. She says that Billie is jealous of everything that she has done in her career, and that Billie wishes she was her due to how she looks at her, because Billie could not even do a tenth of what she has done in the past year. As she says this last part, she jabs her finger into Billie's chest, and Billie snatches the microphone from Athena's hand before telling Athena she is done. She shoves Athena, then leaves. Lexy says this is still a good celebration and does not know what has gotten into Billie, then shows Athena the original ROH Women's World Championship, now with a picture of Athena in the center plate that also spins much like a John Cena spinner belt, which Athena loves. Athena hugs Lexy, then Abadon's music hits. Lexy hides under the ring, but Abadon does not show up and Athena thinks this is all a joke. When she pulls Lexy out from underneath the ring, Abadon is on the other end of the chain instead, and they beat Athena up before hitting her with Black Dahlia. Abadon then notices the celebration cake, unhooks themselves from Athena and throws the cake in Athena's face.
In backstage footage from this week's Dynamite, Mark Briscoe is in pain, and cannot speak before turning away from the camera.
"The Machine" Brian Cage retains the ROH World Television Championship against Komander.
New Years Day performs "Vampyre" at the start of tonight's show.
Scarlett and Shotzi are the hosts for tonight's show. They announces that the Devil's Playground Match between Roxanne Perez and Kiana James is the opening match for tonight's show.
Roxanne Perez beats Kiana James in a Devil's Playground match after hitting Kiana with her own business bag before hitting a Pop Rox on it. After the match, it is revealed that there was a brick in Kiana James' business bag.
In backstage footage from yesterday, Vic Joseph interviews Carmelo Hayes. He says both he and Trick Williams wanted the NXT Championship, but he did not attack him. As for his NXT Championship match with Ilja Dragunov, it is all about not just the NXT title, but the title of "Him," and he cannot be "Him" without the title. When asked if he would be in this match had Trick not been injured, he says yes, as he has to do what he has to do.
Backstage, Shotzi and Scarlett predict a not-so-good future for Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) through tarot cards, predicting that the NXT Heritage Cup will soon give Noam Dar grief. Akira Tozawa shows up and steals the NXT Heritage Cup from underneath Meta-Four's collective nose.
Lexis King beats Dante Chen in his NXT debut.
Backstage, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson talk about their tag team match with Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne when Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo shows up and wish Chase and Hudson luck tonight.
Kelani Jordan beats Arianna Grace to advance to the finals of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
In footage from earlier today, Von Wagner is still undergoing rehab when Mr. Stone shows up. Mr. Stone tells Von Wagner that he knows he will get beaten up next week, but if he can knock the smirk off of Bron Breakker's face, it will be worth it. Von Wagner says he will not be anywhere near ready to be in Mr. Stone's corner next week, but Mr. Stone says he is not worried and that he has got this. Von Wagner smiles as Mr. Stone leaves.
Shotzi and Scarlett plug their "Chamber of Horrors" series on WWE's YouTube channel when Diamond Mine shows up. Julius Creed says that Humberto Carillo and Angel Garza cost them a tag team title shot, and Shotzi says the match should not just be a normal tag match. Shotzi spins the wheel, and The Creed Brothers' match next week becomes a Tables, Ladders and Scares Match.
Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson) beat The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions! During the match, Jacy Jayne hands Andre Chase a crowbar, but Andre tosses it away, saying he does not need it to win. Jacy Jayne soon gets on the apron, and D'Angelo gets knocked into Jacy, knocking Jacy off the apron and distracting D'Angelo, allowing Andre Chase to roll D'Angelo up for the win and the tag team titles.
It's time for Nathan Frazer's Hard Home Hitting Home Truths. Nathan Frazer talks about his tiff with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, then says he came back from injury last year to improve and that next week, he will face Dominik for the North American title.
We see some predictions from Ireland as to who will win between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Baron Corbin, who says that he came so close to win but so close, and says that he did everything in his power to win. He also says that if he wanted to take Trick Williams out, he would do it to his face, then says anybody could have attacked Trick backstage last week. He says that all he cares about Ilja Dragunov and the NXT Championship, and says Dragunov should have his head on a swivel if he retains next week.
Blair Davenport beats Gigi Dolin in a Lights Out Match.
In backstage footage from yesterday, Vic Joseph interviews Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov looks forward to becoming a great champion, and says that his attack will only intensify now that he is no longer the challenger, and that Carmelo Hayes will break like he did at No Mercy. He says that Carmelo Hayes will enter their match next week as a desperate man and that Carmelo will not be as focused now than he was the first time, and that the intangibles will be the deciding factor.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes is met by Shotzi and Scarlett, who say that the cards point to him when it comes to the attack on Trick Williams.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that she does not care who wins the Women's Division Championship and that she cares only about next week's title match. All of a sudden, Fallon Henley shows up dressed like Tiffany and makes fun of her, and Tiffany pretends to leave only to punch Fallon in the face and start a backstage brawl.
Lola Vice beats Karmen Petrovic to advance to the finals of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne celebrate their tag team title victory when Piper Niven and Chelsea Green show up. This leads to Jacy and Thea arguing with Niven and Chelsea and Jacy proposing a match for the Women's tag titles.
Backstage, Noam Dar screams at a security guard when Lash Legend finds out through her phone that Akira Tozawa has taken the NXT Heritage Cup and that Noam Dar will have to come and get it at a haunted house to get it back.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes is met by Bron Breakker, who says that he has proved he will do whatever it takes to stay on top and that Carmelo has done the same by attacking Trick Williams, and tells him that if he brings "that same 'Melo" next week, he will be champion again. He then says that after he knocks Mr. Stone out, it will be him versus Carmelo again.
Jade Cargill shows up and sits on a throne to watch the next match from a distance.
Lyra Valkyria beats Becky Lynch to become the NXT Women's Champion after reversing the Manhandle Slam into a pinfall attempt. After the match, Becky Lynch personally hands the NXT Women's Championship to Lyra Valkyria and riases her hand.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Rhea Ripley says once again that The Judgment Day run Raw, and that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles found out for himself that Dominik Mysterio is "all man." Finn Balor brags about AJ Styles "crumbling under the pressure" against Dominik Mysterio, and Damian Priest demands that the fans all rise and show rise for Dominik Mysterio, "the greatest luchador in the history of the business." Dominik Mysterio says The Judgment Day are the only ones who ever believed in him, and that last week, he proved all of his haters and doubters wrong when he beat AJ Styles clean in the middle of the ring. Dominik says that he beat Styles because he is "built differently," and that he is this generation's Eddie Guerrero and that Eddie was "his generation's Dominik Mysterio." Suddenly, The O.C. (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) show up, and Styles tells Dominik to shut up and that the people of Charlotte, North Carolina know good wrestling when they see it and that Dominik is not it. He says that Dominik is more of a James Ellsworth than an Eddie Guerrero, then The O.C. get in the ring and confront The Judgment Day. Styles tells Dominik that there will come a day when he cannot hide behind The Judgment Day when they pick them off one by one, but Finn Balor says that Styles is hiding behind the club that he started before saying that there are people living off his legacy. After Finn Balor tells The O.C. that they will get put down if they step up, Karl Anderson says it is time for Dominik to stop talking and for him to prove why he is the toughest building, then Anderson and Finn Balor have a match.
Finn Balor beats Karl Anderson. During the match, Dominik Mysterio gets on the apron, and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles pulls him off, starting a brawl that ends with Rhea Ripley sending Luke Gallows into the ring post and scoop slamming him. Dominik continues to distract the referee so that Rhea Ripley can hit Anderson with a low blow that gives Finn Balor the win.
NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie and NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. are seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano runs into The Miz. Miz wants to know what Gargano knows about Dexter Lumis, but Gargano refuses to divulge and tells Miz to tell the truth regarding him and Dexter Lumis. The Miz says he will go out and do that. The Miz heads to the ring, and says that Gargano is right regarding a secret concerning himself and Dexter Lumis. After Miz gives a brief recap of what is going on between Dexter Lumis, Miz then gives some new details. He says that Dexter Lumis showed him why he is the target before his steel cage match against Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship, and says it was because of his mind. Miz says that his knowledge of the business is unparalleled, and that Dexter Lumis told him that Tommaso Ciampa took his spot. Miz says he has not told Ciampa that all of this is happening because of him. Suddenly, Gargano shows up and says that is not exactly what happened, and that Miz is so full of himself that he cannot realize that Ciampa is not missing and is actually injured. He then says that if he wants him and Dexter Lumis out of his life, he must tell the real truth, and if he does not, he will blow his whistle. As The Miz says he has told truth after truth, R-Truth shows up, thinking that The Miz called him out by calling for "the real truth." After The Miz asks if Charlotte, North Carolina has had too much comfort food, R-Truth defends his hometown's macaroni and cheese and asks the fans if they want to see him whup The Miz. Miz says they are not fighting, but Gargano asks Miz if he is afraid of the real truth before saying that The Miz has no balls left after Dexter Lumis deflated them. Gargano asks Miz if he wants the truth, then he and R-Truth say "You can't handle the truth!"
R-Truth beats The Miz after The Miz is distracted by Dexter Lumis in a black hoodie...who is really Johnny Gargano.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae, who admits she did not know what to expect in her WWE comeback and that it would be a challenge, but she has had support from the Superstars in the back. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) show up and take control of the interview, and Bayley brags about putting Asuka and Alexa Bliss on the shelf before saying that Damage CTRL do what they want. Candice LeRae says that Damage CTRL are not exactly friend material, then Bayley says that there is nobody around to help Candice before Damage CTRL attacks her.
Backstage, Matt Riddle shows up with his bongos and meets with Elias, who says that he is a serious artist and that he has a long history of being disrespected, and that he would do something about that disrespect if it happens again. He says that he knows that Riddle and Ezekiel were close and that he will let last week slide, then says he will not be so nice next time. As Riddle beats on his bongos, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up and Gable mocks Riddle and Elias. When Gable tells Elias to shave his facial hair and pretend to be Ezekiel again, Elias says he and Riddle are not in a band before challenging Chad Gable to a match.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.
Austin Theory beats Mustafa Ali after kicking the top rope to trip Mustafa Ali and hit A-Town Down as Seth "Freakin'" Rollins distracts Mustafa Ali. After the match, Seth Rollins tosses Mustafa Ali out of the ring and tells him he does not belong in the ring with him, then throws him into the timekeeper's area. He tells Mustafa Ali to quit fooling himself before attacking him in the crowd, telling him he does not belong in his WWE and demanding security get him out. As Seth Rollins heads to the back, Mustafa Ali attacks him from out of nowhere and the two men brawl. Mustafa Ali throws Rollins into the Mini-Tron before referees break up the brawl.
Backstage, The Miz confronts Johnny Gargano, then JBL and Baron Corbin show up. JBL demands that Gargano introduce himself. Gargano introduces himself, then makes fun of JBL's pants and Baron Corbin's constant name changes. JBL says that Baron Corbin will soon make an example out of Gargano in the ring.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Bianca Belair and Bayley.
Before the next match, MVP talks about how Omos came face-to-face with Braun Strowman for the first time and unceremoniously tossed Braun out of the ring like a child. He says that if that can happen to Braun Strowman, then Omos' four opponents for tonight have no chance. He then asks the for men in the other corner to walk forward before asking them if they have ever seen hands like Omos'. After MVP says that Omos has fists like a Christmas ham, he applauds Omos' opponents for their ambition before asking if they have a good insurance plan and telling Strowman that he hopes that he is watching, as Omos will stand as the one true giant.
Elias beats Chad Gable. After the match, Otis attacks Elias from behind, and Chad Gable joins in. Matt Riddle shows up and beats up both men to make the save for Elias.
Backstage in the trainer's room, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) admit they have a Rhea Ripley problem, but Luke Gallows says that they have a Rhea Ripley solution and that he will take care of Rhea. Styles and Anderson agree that Gallows is terrible with women. After the commercial break, Luke Gallows returns to the trainer's room and puts an ice pack to his groin. Styles says that they will do something.
Before the next match, JBL accuses Charlotte, North Carolina of creating an environment where mediocrity is the norm and being the place where dreams come to die, then says the city will witness greatness today in the form of Baron Corbin. JBL then guests on commentary for the next match.
Baron Corbin beats Johnny Gargano after JBL trips Gargano off the apron for wearing his cowboy hat and mocking him so that Corbin can hit Gargano with the End of Days for the win.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca says a win tonight means putting an end to everything that has been going for the last two months, and while she may be outnumbered, she has no problem taking out Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky if she has to win. She says that this is bigger than egos and that it is now about payback, and that she will stop at nothing until Bayley is left with nothing.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano is met by The Miz, who says that he and Maryse have a "get well soon" card for Candice LeRae. As he asks Gargano for a proper sit-down where they can sit down and discuss things, Gargano tells Miz to tell the truth about him and Lumis, or he will.
We see a video package for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley at Crown Jewel.
Bayley beats Bianca Belair. During the match, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky attack Bianca on the outside, but the referee sees them do it. As the referee is about to eject them, an unknown woman jumps up from the top rope and hits all three of them with a top rope cross body. Not long afterwards, this woman attacks Bianca Belair, and it is revealed that this woman is Nikki A.S.H., who is now going by the name Nikki Cross again. A new referee shows up and counts the pinfall, and Bayley gets the win. After the match, Nikki Cross attacks Bayley to end the show.
This week on Raw Talk: Matt Riddle! R-Truth! Mustafa Ali!
Jose the Assistant guests on commentary for the next match.
Preston "10" Vance beats Baron Black.
Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Russ Myers and T-Money. After the match, Eddie Kingston goes on the attack again, and Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to talk him down. Eddie goes on the attack again shortly afterwards, and Ortiz sopts him. Eddie leaves the ring and tries to go back in with a chair, but once again Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to stop him.
Serena Deeb beats Haley J with the Serenity Lock.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) - now known as just "The Blonds" - beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).
Emi Sakura and Mei Suruga beat Nikki Victory and Jaylee.
Stokely Hathaway and "All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Matt Hardy beats Lord Crewe. (Before the match, "Firm Facts" about Matt Hardy are shown.) After the match, Stokely Hathaway tells Matt Hardy that he can no longer perform the Twist of Fate anymore and that he will be fined $50,000 every time he uses it, and that the move now belongs to Ethan Page and will now be called "The Page Turner," as per his contract. Matt Hardy then shoves Hathaway, which causes Matt Hardy to be fined another $50,000 and suspended for a week.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he and Levi Shapiro have officially arrived and that they can see why they waited: it smells bad here due to the manure used for Georgia's peaches. He says that he has brought something more exciting that than the new tree that has sprouted out around here, and that they will lay down an open challenge to anyone in the locker room with one year of experience. Suddenly, Jonah Turk shows up to accept the challenge.
Levi Shapiro quickly retains the United Television Championship against Jonah Turk with the claw from the top rope.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Manny Lemons, who reminds the people who he is after saying that he has not lost his zest.
Baron Black beats Manny Lemons with a Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Baron Black calls out Lord Crewe, saying he just woken one of the biggest technical giants, that it is "on sight," and that his ass is grass the next time he sees him.
Backstage, we hear from Effy, who says that he tends to make Championship Wrestling From Atlanta his personal buffet table and take it over, and that he will be eating those oysters, collecting those pearls, and that Atlanta will soon be his home.
Heather Monroe beats Reka Tehaka. During the match, Heather grabs the timekeeper's chair. When the referee takes it away, Heather hits Reka with her fan, then hits a backpack stunner for the win. Reka Tehaka tries to kick out, but she kicks out too late.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Lord Krewe. Krewe says his recent actions spoke louder than his words, then says "Any other questions?"
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat inFAMy (Robin Steele and Joeasa). After the match, inFAMy hit The Tate Twins with a low blow as The Rapture watch from ringside and enjoy what they see.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky says that what others call "chaos," he calls "outlandish." Suddenly, Dani Jordyn shows up and tells Zicky Dice there's something he'll want to see backstage, then tells Marti Belle she "smells like a baby prostitute."
Effy beats "Uptown" Andy Brown after reversing the Fatality into a jackknife pin.
We hear from "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, who says that Fred Yehi is the professional wrestler who redefines professional wrestling and that there is a chance for ROH to be what it should be through him, as he is one of the best in the world. He hopes to see Fred Yehi again. As for Jay Lethal, he says that Lethal failed to mention his name and says that Lethal barely knows anything about him, and says that he has lost sight of the path and failed to see him breathing down his neck. He says that when they meet, he will bite his nose off and get in his face as he teaches him who he is. We also hear from Silas Young and Josh "The Goods" Woods. Young says that Woods is born and bred to be a wrestler and has numerous collegiate championships, and that he has no reservations concerning Jonathan Gresham.
Jonathan Gresham beats Josh "The Goods" Woods in 12:00 with a Sunset Flip to win Block B and advance to the finals of the tournament.
Matt Taven is attacked from behind by Vincent before the two of them can have a match. Vincent then pulls a table out from underneath the ring, lays Taven on it and proceeds to attack him some more before producing a large purple ladder from underneath the ring. Members of security show up before Vincent hits Taven with the ladder, and they surround the ladder as Vincent climbs up the ladder and puts Taven through the table with a somersault senton off the ladder.
We hear from EC3, who says he knows Shane Taylor and that they both fight for the same things, yet they also fight for different things. He tells Taylor to grow up. We also hear from Taylor, who says he was forced to grow up and that he fights for his people and his community. EC3 says he did not mention Shane Taylor's name among ROH legends because Taylor is not a legend yet, and says that The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) are legends who have earned his respect and have honor in what they have done. Taylor says that nobody gets to tell him what he has earned, and that he and the Soldiers of Savagery (Moses Maddox and Jasper Kaun) will adjust his attitude for him.
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams beats Jay Lethal in 19:29 with a rear naked choke to counter the Lethal Injection after both men all their use rope breaks to win Block A to advance to the finals of the tournament. Lethal tries to escape the sleeper and pin Williams' shoulders to the mat, but Williams locks the rear naked choke back and forces Lethal to tap out.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart congratulates "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock on entering the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Kimber Lee. Deonna Purrazzo says she is ready for tonight, and that she will cement her legacy when she defends the Knockouts Championship. She also asks if Kylie Rae is ready after having not seen her, and says she would not compete against herself, either. Deonna says that she stands as the best technical wrestler in the world, and that she will walk out as Knockouts Championship.
Mick Foley congratulates "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock on entering the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Ariel Helwani, Chael Sonnen and Bas Rutten congratulate "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock on entering the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz).
We hear from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says they have been criticized for having too much fun, but tonight is all about the business as the Impact World Tag Team Championships have eluded them and are now coming to them. Gallows says it is about becoming "Triple Crown tag team elites" and winning the tag team titles.
We hear from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who inducts "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock on entering the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Rock says that he owes a debt of gratitude to Shamrock for "being the best badass" when it came to increasing his credibility early in his career in WWE, taking a chance in working with him on his path to superstardom and being a pillar of the Attitude Era after transitioning from professional wrestling to mixed martial arts (which he became a "founding father" of) and back again. Ken Shamrock is presented with an award for entering the Hall of Fame, and says that this is a journey that many people have helped him in along the way, including Vince McMahon, his wife and the fans.
Rohit Raju retains the Impact X Division Championship against Trey Miguel, TJP, Chris Bey, Willie Mack and Jordynne Grace in a six-person scramble after hitting TJP with a pentaly kick and picking the bones with a pinfall attempt on Trey Miguel.
Backstage, Fallah Bahh tells John E. Bravo that the check for the wedding venue has bounced. Rosemary shows up and says it does not matter where they are married, as that is a "human problem." Jimmy Jacobs shows up and announces that the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match is up next. Meanwhile, Heath fires Rhino up for the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match.
#1 Rhino last eliminates #19 Sami Callihan with a Gore to win the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. As per pre-match stipulation, Rhino stays in Impact Wrestling, and Heath gets an Impact Wrestling contract. During the match, Shawn Daivari shows up at #2. Swoggle shows up at #9, and he and Brian Myers eliminate Daivari before Myers eliminates Swoggle immediately afterwards. Tommy Dreamer shows up in Legion of Doom face paint to pay homage to Road Warrior Animal. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up for the first time in over two years at #15. He is part of the final four and is eliminated by Sami Callihan.
Rhino
Daivari
Larry D
Crazzy Steve
Acey Romero
Tenille Dashwood
Havok
Brian Myers
Swoggle
Tommy Dreamer
Alisha
Kiera Hogan
Taya Valkyrie
Fallah Bahh
"The Cowboy" James Storm
Adam Thornstowe
Luster The Legend
Heath
Sami Callihan
Hernandez
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says they have their work cut out for them, but champions rise to the occasion under pressure and they are champions who have re-invented the tag team division. He says The North will show the new teams that they take what is theirs. Page says they will not just take the tag team titles back; they will hurt somebody tonight as they climb back to their throne as tag team champions and best in the world after The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) have held their gold for 94 days.
Moose drives up to a ring in an undisclosed location as EC3 beats up a random opponent while his followers look on. Moose soon shows up at the ring and ccalls EC3 - who is sitting in the stands - out. EC3 stands up and steps into the ring to confront Moose, then their fight in an undisclosed location begins.
Moose retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against EC3 in an undisclosed location. During the match, EC3 nearly hits Moose with the One Percenter, but his past catches up to him, and Moose hits him with a Spear. As Moose gives EC3 a beating, he repeatedly asks EC3 "Is this what you want?" EC3 eventually answers "yes," and EC3's hooded followers start a "Moose" chant. EC3 stops them, then tells Moose to control his narrative. Moose hits EC3 in the face with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, then the hooded followers carry EC3 out of the ring.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Eddie Edwards with an ankle lock. During the match, Sami Callihan gets on the ring apron as Eddie has Shamrock in a single leg Boston Crab and turns the lights off. When they come back on, Callihan is in the ring with a baseball bat, but Eddie has Kenny the Kendo stick and he forces Callihan out of the ring. Shamrock then hits Eddie with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex before making him submit to the ankle lock for the win.
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and the team of Ace Austin and Madman Fulton to become Impact World Tag Team Champions for the second time after Page hits Anderson with a tag team title belt after Anderson kicks out of a roll-up by Alexander. Before the match begins, Josh Alexander hits Alex Shelley with a double underhook piledriver on the stage, taking Shelley out of the match and forcing Sabin to go it alone in the match.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie, Rosemary and John E. Bravo meet. Havok shows up, and Rosemary leaves with her to revive Father James Mitchell. Bravo tells Taya the wedding will be okay, that he wears the pants in the relationship and that Rosemary will soon do as he says once they get married.
Madison Rayne guests on commentary for the next match.
Kylie Rae fails to show up before the match. Deonna Purrazzo takes the microphone and says she is not surprised, then says she would defend the Knockouts Championship tonight and intends to do so. After challenging any man or woman to face her for the Knockouts Championship, her challenge is answered by Su Yung, who is no longer in her Susie form for the first time in many months.
Su Yung beats Deonna Purrazzo to become Impact Knockouts Champion for a second time. During the match, the referee goes down, and Kimber Lee hits Su Yung with a steel chair. As she and Deonna try to injure Su Yung's arm with the steel chair, however, Su Yung stands up and puts Deonna in a Mandible Claw while spitting red mist into Kimber Lee's face. Deonna tries to get the win with Venus De Milo, but Su Yung breaks the hold with another Mandible Claw attempt. Su Yung soon hits a Stunner followed by the Panic Switch to win the match and the title.
It is announced that the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships are officially returning at Hard To Kill 2021 on January 16th.
Rich Swann beats Eric Young to become the Impact World Champion! After the match, the Impact locker room celebrates with Rich Swann in the ring.
John Roberts is interrupted by Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe at the start of the show. Heather tells the women's division not to sign any contracts given to them by Nikko Marquez, as he is a liar, a thief and a misogynist. Halston Boddy agrees that they do not want to see anybody taken advantage of.
"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats "Platinum" Max Caster. After the match, Caster says his goal is to prove he is the best wrestler alive, and he came to Championship Wrestling From Hollywood to do that. He says he wanted the best and got it, and says he will be back because this is where the stars go.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon). Richie Slade's head is bandaged due to what EJ Sparks did to him last week according to Flex McCalleon, and McCalleon blames the split ends he sees on Slade after removing the bandages on Slade. After McCalleon tells "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater to stay out of their business and let them "graze where they belong," Slade says he is feeling generous and puts some beef in John Roberts' mouth to show how succulent Beef Candy can be.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Lazarus. After the match, Clearwater tells Richie Slade that he saw what he did to EJ Sparks and tells them "Left leg hospital, right leg cemetery" as he calls out Richie Slade. After Clearwater leaves, Miguel shows up and attacks Lazarus in the ring, hitting him with the same choke bomb that Watts uses to send a message to Watts.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price. Shapiro says it has been humble beginnings and a long road for him, and says while he and Buddy Royal put in the work, he kicked him to the curb and got what was his. He also tells all the "imposters" that he is a real television champion, as Championship Wrestling From Hollywood is broadcast on real televisions around the world. Howdy Price says that what started as a seed has been watered and grown, and suddenly, that plant grew an iron claw as it trickled upwards and became a "big, grand, golden charging bull with an iron claw" and a television champion.
We hear from CWFH Minority Owner Nikko Marquez. Cece Chanel is in the background, and Marquez stats that Cece Chanel is not under a wrestling contract, but a personal assistant contract. As he commands Cece Chanel to get him some stuff, he states that it is business as usual and that there will be no championship belt for the women's division as he goes above and beyond for the fans while Chanel gives him his "award:" a tiny gold-colored rocket with a plaque below it saying "Above and Beyond."
We hear from Anthony Idol, who announces that he is back to work and that he will reclaim everything he had owed to him in 2020.
Anthony Idol beats "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews CWFH Minority Owner Nikko Marquez and Cece Chanel. Nikko says that the women's division is cancelled and that Cece Chanel has made the best division of her life by signing on to be her administrative assistant, and that the contracts states that she does everything he tells her to. As he keeps Cece Chanel from speaking, he announces that he is putting Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe in a Body Bag Match on next week's Halloween episode. Boddy and Monroe show up to accept the challenge, and state that the women's championship is being made. Boddy says the match will be a "Boddy Bag Match" before he and Heather leave, then John Roberts asks Nikko Marquez who the opponent will be. Nikko simply states "To be announced."
4 Minutes of Heat ("Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl and "Rock God" Ricky Gibson) vs. SoCal Distancing (Andy Brown and Adrian Quest) for the United Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest. During the match, the ref is inadvertently taken out, and when 4 Minutes of Heat hits the Power Ballad, there is no referee to make the count. The lights go out, and when they come back, the referee is replaced with the masked leader of SoCal Distancing, who attacks 4 Minutes of Heat with a crowbar. Ray Rosas runs into the ring to fight off SoCal Distancing, but the group's masked leader sends Rosas into unconsciousness with a cloth covered in ether.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up. Barthel says they are the most dominant force in NXT UK, and has the most impressive and most honorable champion in Walter, who says that nobody has the might to face them. As he states that the mat is the most important thing to them, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up. Gallus laughs at "his kingdom" comment, then Joe Coffey thanks Imperium for getting rid of British Strong Style (Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Trent Seven). He then states that Gallus is a reminder that while Walter is UK Champion, Imperium aren't even near the top of NXT UK. Mark Coffey says that they have been coming for gold since day one, and now they have it. He also reminds Imperium that NXT UK is Gallus' kingdom and that they just live in it, and Wolfgang tells Imperium "You're either Gallus, or you're against us."
We hear from Xia Brookside at the UK Performance Center. She talks about her victory against Nina Samuel, and while she has had her ups and down, she is on an up right now. She states she was close to an NXT UK Women's Championship shot until Kay Lee Ray took it from her, and she hopes that Kay Lee Ray is still champion when she finally challenges her.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat the team of Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans continue to attack Carter and Smith, then Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster show up and forced Grizzled Young Veterans to retreat.
In footage from earlier today, Tyler Bate says he is taking things as they come, and while he and Trent Seven have done things in NXT UK and helped bring in fresh new faces, he is looking forward to A-Kid's debut.
In footage from during the break, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) are met by Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang). Zack Gibson tells Gallus to enjoy being champions, as they should be more concerned about them and they will take the titles back from them.
Ligero vs. "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks ends in a double pinfall when Ligero goes for a backslide pin and both men's shoulders are firmly on the mat for a three-count. Both men shake hands after the match.
Next week: NXT UK airs at 11 AM Eastern/4 PM GMT! A-Kid debuts! "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Jordan Devlin!
Trent Seven beats Noam Dar with signature moves from both Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate.
Mike Kanellis beats Lince Dorado after snapping the top rope into the side of Dorado's face.
We hear from General Manager Drake Maverick, who thanks the fans for their support over the past two years, as tonight's 100th episode in an example of what the show is supposed to be about: the greatest cruiserweight wrestling the world has to offer, such as Mustafa Ali and Hideo Itami. He then announces a match for next week where the winner will face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight title.
We hear from The Brian Kendrick, who says that Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher cannot get rid of him as better wrestlers have tried. He says that Gulak will receive no mercy next week.
We hear from Lio Rush, who says that he was not defeated last week and that Cedric Alexander did not beat him with the Lumbar Check. He says that multi-man matches are won by luck, and that the better man is defined in one-on-one competition. He says that because of this, he is still undefeated on 205 Live.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Buddy Murphy and "The Premier Athlete." Murphy says next week will shot what kind of General Manager Drake Maverick will be, and Nese says he will beat who Drake has lined up for him next week. He says that regardless of whoever between them is Cruiserweight Champion, it is a new era and the road to the title both begins - and ends - with them.
Mustafa Ali beats Hideo Itami in a Falls Count Anywhere Match after a 450 splash through a table.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews General Manager Drake Maverick, who announces that "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese will face Mustafa Ali in a match next week where the winner will face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight Championship.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager William Regal asks security to make sure Aleister Black sees him before he enters the arena.
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole announces that Bobby Fish is back and that The Undisputed Era is now at 100%, and says this is a warning for the NXT locker room. He tells anyone to ask War Raiders about what happened last week in case they don't believe them. He also says that if anyone else wants to get in their way, they will make short work of them like they have everyone else, as they will soon make everyone fear NXT as they are NXT, not the fans. Cole then addresses Ricochet, and says he beat Pete Dunne and not him for the North American title. Before he can say much else to Ricochet, Ethan Carter III shows up. EC3 imparts knowledge to Cole, telling him he does not deserve a rematch for the title, but Cole says it is not a smart idea to mess with The Undisputed Era. EC3 says Cole did not win, but that it doesn't matter if they are 100%, as he is the top one percent. Cole immediately challenges EC3 to a match in the ring to make an example out of him, and calls for a referee. EC3 is game for a wrestling match, and a wrestling match begins.
Ethan Carter III beats Adam Cole with a surprise schoolboy pin despite the distraction from the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). After the match, The Undisputed Era gang up on EC3, and Adam Cole hits EC3 with a running knee to the back of the head on the stage. Just when The Undisputed Era is about to leave, Bobby Fish grabs a steel chair and smashes it into EC3's knee.
Outside of the arena, Nikki Cross approaches security, repeatedly saying "He's coming."
Mia Yim beats Aliyah in her NXT debut.
Bianca Belair demands a title shot from General Manager William Regal, then Cathy Kelley interviews Regal. Regal says he does not know the name that Nikki Cross gave to Aleister Black. Meanwhile, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up and tell Regal to get his act together and stop EC3 from running around. Regal tells them to get their act together instead, and that they will be facing War Machine again next week.
NXT looks back on Roman Reigns' announcement about the return of his leukemia on Raw.
We see a video package for Lacey Evans.
Kassius Ohno beats Justin Xavier. After the match, Nikki Cross shows up and points and laughs at Kassius Ohno from the stage, saying "He's coming."
We get our first look at NXT's newest signee, Matt Riddle, who debuts next week.
General Manager William Regal is in the ring. As he is about to announce who Tommaso Ciampa will defend the NXT Championship against at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018, Ciampa shows up. He tells Regal to wipe the smug look off his face and not to stare at his title, and tells him to make his announcement. Before Regal can even speak, Velveteen Dream shows up. Dream says the people want an experience at War Games, not a bunch of complaining, and he wants Regal to say his name. Suddenly, Lars Sullivan shows up. Sullivan tells everyone to be mindful where they are, as they are all standing in Lars Sullivan territory. He tells Velveteen Dream to move, as he is NXT's worst nightmare and the NXT Championship belongs to him. Dream understands that Sullivan considers himself a nightmare, then tells him to wear pants before getting in his ring. Sullivan responds by grabbing Velveteen Dream by the throat. Suddenly, Nikki Cross shows up saying "He's coming!" Aleister Black is then seen outside of the arena, laying out security and knocking down a cameraman before hitting Black Mass on Sullivan and demanding Regal telling him where his attacker is. Suddenly, Aleister is attacked from behind...by Johnny Gargano, who tells him "I'm right here!"
Toni Storm beats Meiko Satomura to advance to the finals of The Mae Young Classic. Both women bow to each other and hug in a show of respect after the match. Kairi Sane then shows up in the ring and presents Toni Storm with a bouquet of roses, while Triple H congratulates Meiko Satomura for making it this far on the stage. Toni Storm is then interviewed in the ring, and Storm says she just beat a legend and that she can stand in the ring and say she is living her dream. She says it is because of the women working their butts off in the back as well as the fans' support, and because of that, she is able to make her dreams come true. Triple H then congratulates Toni Storm on the stage.
Io Shirai beats Rhea Ripley to advance to the finals of The Mae Young Classic. After the match, Triple H congratulates Rhea Ripley for making it this far on the stage, then Kairi Sane presents Io Shirai with a bouquet of roses. Io Shirai is then interviewed in the ring, and Shirai thanks the fans for everything before saying she will win the Mae Young Classic. Io Shirai is also thanked on stage by Triple H along with WWE trainer Sara Amato, and they are joined by Toni Storm.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Hernandez, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Big Bad Steve, Aerostar, King Cuerno and Dante Fox in a Seven To Survive Match to win the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship! After the match, "The Savage" Jake Strong snaps Dante Fox's ankle with another ankle lock.
During the match:
Hernandez is eliminated following a backslide pin by Dante Fox
"The Darewolf" PJ Black is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong (who proceeds to break said ankle)
Aerostar is raised to balcony level with the help of a forklift - with traffic directed by Drago in a bright yellow safety vest and a hard hat with horns - to hit a flying cross body to the ring on King Cuerno and Big Bad Steve to pin Big Bad Steve
Aerostar is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong (who is stopped by King Cuerno before he can break said ankle)
King Cuerno is eliminated following the Fox Catcher by Dante Fox
Dante Fox is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong
Johnny Mundo is seen practicing his moves on the rooftop of the temple. Suddenly, a bright light appears, and Aerostar appears. He tells Mundo that no amount of training will prepare him for "The Monster" Matanza Cueto. He tells him that if he faces him alone, it will be his funeral, and he will be another sacrifice to the gods without his help. Mundo says he does not need his help given his performance tonight, but Aerostar calls for Drago, reminding Mundo that he saved his oldest friend and that he wants to repay the favor. In Drago's hands is the Gauntlet of the Gods, which Mundo reluctantly puts on only to find out that he feels like a god. Drago asks Aerostar if this is a good idea, but Aerostar tells him only time will tell.
At Raw in Richmond, Virginia, Nattie and Nia Jax talk about their trip to Miami, Florida tomorrow. Nia isn't excited about it, as she wants to be in her house that she is barely in. Charly Caruso and Titus O'Neil show up with birthday cupcakes for Nia as well as Nattie, who will also be celebrating her birthday along with Nia. Nia pushes a cupcake in Nattie's face and runs away as a prank.
Brie and Nikki are in Miami, Florida. They make it to very expansive hotel room, and Lana, Nattie, Paige and Nia Jax join them the following morning. On the way to the hotel, Paige finds Brandon, a guy she found on a modeling website who will be the bartender for the party. Paige and Lana drink beer from the bottom of a beer can, then Nikki announces that there will be surprises in store for Nattie and Nia. Brie, not aware of this, wonders how she is going to surprise Nattie and Nia.
As everyone is at the pool, everyone notices that a member of the media is taking pictures of all of them because Nikki is there. Nikki feels like her privacy has been violated.
Lana and Brandon take shots of Fireball, and as Brandon talks with Nikki, Lana has the munchies and Brie has to call out for pizza. When Nattie helps her to the balcony, Lana runs into the glass sliding door. Paige finds it weird she is becoming the responsible one.
Lana surprises Nattie and Nia Jax with an expensive Lamborghini, much to the surprise of Brie, who thought the gifts would be more sentimental and nothing like this. Nattie and Nia take a ride around town in the Lamborghini.
Paige surprises everyone with a naked man acting as a human sushi plate. Nobody knows what to make of this, and everyone ends up going to another table, where Nattie and Nia are greeted by an old man dressed as a naked birthday angel, which ends up being more awkward that the naked sushi guy. Everybody decides to get a drink back at the hotel. Everybody has wine and dessert at the hotel, and Nattie proposes ribbing Lana, who is the only one not there besides Nia Jax (who has already gone to bed at this point), by putting whip cream on her face. Brie thinks only part of her will get away with it, but everyone is interested. They get some whip cream, then sneak into Lana's room and spray champagne on Lana while Nattie tosses the whip cream in her face. After Lana takes a shower, Lana gets back at Natalya by pouring champagne on her and chasing her around the hotel room.
The next morning, Nia Jax, Brie and Nattie meet for breakfast, and everyone makes up with Lana.
As everyone has lunch, Nia mentions that Brie and Nikki's mother Kathy wished her a happy birthday and that she has not seen her own mother in two months. She cannot bear to talk much about it, since she feels a bit homesick. Suddenly, Nikki opens the door for two women who happen to be dancers - Sharna Burgess from Dancing With The Stars, and Brinn Nicole, the choreographer for Pumpfident - and proposes that that she and the rest of the girls practice for a dance-off at a club later on. Nia Jax has misgivings about this, since she throws people around for a living, and takes a few shots to ease her nerves.
The girls split up in two group of three and practice for the dance-off. Nikki, Nattie and Sharna almost spy on the other team, but they show up just as the other team is done.
Nikki, Brie, Nattie, Lana and Paige cool off outside and have some drinks. All of a sudden, Nikki notices a group of paparazzi hiding behind the bushes. Everyone is a tad concerned, but it ultimately doesn't bother them as they all head to the pool.
Everyone has shots on the balcony with Brandon as well as a photo on the last day of the trip to Miami, Florida, and there are now even more paparazzi then before. Nikki decides to flirt with Brandon to give the paparazzi something to take a picture of.
Later, everyone gets ready for the dance-off. Everyone has a drink as Nia Jax thanks everyone for the fun time in Miami, Florida. They head to a restaurant, and Lana has to try not to drink any more so she doesn't mess up during the dance-off. Brie surprises Nattie and Nia by having flown Nattie's mom Ellie and Nia Jax's mom Renate to the restaurant, who show up disguised as restaurant workers, much to Nia and Nattie's surprise. Everyone then takes a party bus to the club, where the dance-off takes place. Much to Nikki's surprise, Nia Jax ends up feeling very confident on the dance floor, and her team wins the dance-off. Nattie and Nia are very grateful for everything, especially Nia, who is more than overjoyed to have her mom with her for this.
Bonus clip: Trinity sends her gift to Nattie and Nia Jax.
El Ligero beats "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman with a Springboard Tornado DDT.
We are re-introduced to Dakota Kai and Killer Kelly, who are competing next.
Dakota Kai beats Killer Kelly.
After the match, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Dakota Kai, who says she has been privileged to perform all over the world, but nothing compares to performing in front of a UK crowd. She then addresses the NXT UK Women's Championship, and says if there is a prestigious title on the line, then she wants in on the action as she is not afraid to kick anyone's head off along the way.
We hear from Eddie Dennis again. He says that as he was becoming the principal of an elite private school, Mark Andrews and Pete Dunne were living at home with their parents and flying themselves to America and Japan. He also talks about having to sit and watch as they competed in the United Kingdom Championship Tournament in 2017. Eddie is irritated that they lived their WWE dreams without him.
Zack Gibson shows up. Zack Gibson proclaims that he is Liverpool's number one and soon to be the world's number one as well as NXT UK's number one. He gloats about winning the 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament as the crowd continues to boo him, and despite the fact that he had no rest or time to prepare, he took Pete Dunne to his absolute limit. He then claims that a fresh Zack Gibson can beat a fresh Pete Dunne, and that everyone knows it. He says it was supposed to be a match against him and Dunne, but the crowd put him off at every given opportunity. As the crowd chants "If you hate Gibson, stand up," Gibson says he did not get the rematch he deserved as they were giving title shots to people like Noam Dar who let the title slip through their fingers despite weeks of preparation. He tells Pete Dunne to ignore the crowd - who now have their shoes in the air - as he will win the next time they meet, for he is the future champion and a face a brand can be built around, not guys like Noam Dar. He goes on to call Noam Dar an embarrassment in the Cruiserweight Classic, 205 Live and NXT UK, and if his name was put in a popular Internet search engine, you would give on of Noam Dar's "ridiculous, rotten poses." Suddenly, Noam Dar shows up, but before he can get in the ring with Gibson, General Manager Johnny Saint shows up and tells them both to get in his office right now. Gibson is seen begging Johnny Saint off.
We are re-introduced to Ashton Smith, who is competing next.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who says that martial arts got him into NXT UK. He wants to become a champion, but right now, he wants The Coffey Brothers (Joe and Mark Coffey).
Ashton Smith beats Tucker.
We are re-introduced to Danny Burch, who makes his NXT UK debut next week.
Next week, as per General Manager Johnny Saint: Noam Dar vs. Zack Gibson!
Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander beat Noam Dar and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. The Brian Kendrick and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher are seen on the stage watching the match near the end, and this briefly distracts Alexander. After the match, Gallagher says they are here to extend the olive branch of peace. Kendrick says that Alexander showed the cruelty they thought he lacked, and he and Gallagher think he has potential. However, as long as he hangs out with Rich Swann, he will never live up to it. Gallagher says he was in the same boat, and says Rich Swann - and the fans - do not matter. Gallagher says cruelty will take Alexander farther and higher than where he is now, and next week, he and Kendrick are coming for Rich Swann. Kendrick wants Swann to make the right decision...or they will make one for him.
Before the next match, Drew Gulak says he believes in a better 205 Live and that he is irritated that his PowerPoint presentation was botted off TLC. He goes on to say that he doubled down on his "Drewtopia" by silencing Tozawa. He then initiates a protest, saying there will be no more matches as he starts his PowerPoint presentation from slide one. Slide #1 is "No jumping off the top rope." He says this rule is constantly violated. Before slide two can be shown, Gran Metalik shows up.
Drew Gulak beats Gran Metalik with the Dragon Sleeper. After the match, Gulak tries to injure one of Gran Metalik's leg, but Akira Tozawa shows up. Tozawa kicks Gulak out of the ring, then checks on Gran Metalik.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Kalisto. He is confident and excited about tonight, and says he can beat Enzo Amore again. He says being a champion was a dream come true, but Enzo made it a nightmare. He is waking up from that nightmare, and he is taking the Cruiserweight Championship back.
Before the next match, Ariya Daivari does Enzo Amore's intro for him. Daivari says Enzo is the best thing to happen to 205 Live and is the savior of the Cruiserweight Division, and that he - and his bank account - could not be any happier to be associated with him. He then makes fun of the town they are in. As for Kalisto, Daivari says he will never get his hands on the Cruiserweight Championship again.
Kalisto beats Enzo Amore by disqualification after Enzo Amore kicks at the ref's leg while avoiding an attack from the top rope by Kalisto. Enzo Amore retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Kalisto runs after Enzo Amore and punches him. Referees have to restore order. Enzo Amore then declares himself to still be WWE Cruiserweight Champion on his own microphone.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. For the last two weeks, Shane has been going through physical rehabilitation, but he is back and in charge. Survivor Series is quickly approaching, and it is the one time Raw and SmackDown Live compete against each other. Shane says he learned from an early live that if you're going to get in a fight, you strike first. He says that when Angle called him for a replacement for AJ Styles, he let Styles stay an extra night because he had a plan. He says Angle should have known something was up, and should not have insulted his brand's roster. He also says that Angle did not know the roster was lying in wait and ready to strike, and this was when #UnderSiege was unleashed. Shane says Raw was caught by surprise, and SmackDown Live will not, because the blue brand is ready. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up and starts dancing around. Sami hopes there are no hard feelings over Hell In A Cell. Shane says there is, but they will deal with that later. He then asks where his physical health was in his logic, and says that he helped Kevin Owens beat him. Sami says that if Shane were a competitor right now, he would take him out in a second and leave him hurting even worse. Sami says that is all for another day, and that he is out here right now because he and Kevin Owens will be part of Survivor Series. He says that he and Owens will carry the load while the rest of the roster follows, and says Shane needs them at Survivor Series. He knows Shane is not stupid - unless he is diving off the top of a cell - and says he and Owens have volunteered their services. Shane says he neither needs or wants him and Owens at Survivor Series, but he will give him an opportunity to join the team. All he has to do is beat his opponent, and whoever wins is the first member of his Survivor Series team. Sami Zayn's opponent is none other than Randy Orton.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) is seen throwing "raw fruit" in the trash can backstage after they see a bunch of fruit on a table with two pieces of paper reading "RAW FRUIT" on them.
Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
Becky Lynch, Tamina and Lana brag about what they did last night to Charlotte and Naomi. It is announced by Carmella, who shows up later, James Ellsworth has gone missing, and General Manager Daniel Bryan makes Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Becky, Tamina and Charlotte the official members of the Women's Survivor Series team. Daniel Bryan says that their team will win. After they all argue over who will beat team captain, Daniel Bryan decrees that all five of them will face each other in the ring, and the winner will be captain.
We see Kurt Angle blowing away The Alliance with the milk truck in 2001, courtesy of Jolly Ranchers.
It's time for Fashion Dogs, a pun on Reservoir Dogs. Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) fight over who is Mr. Pink, then we find James Ellsworth is tied up. Ellsworth tries to bite Fandango, and Carmella shows up, finding James Ellsworth. Fandango opens Carmella's Money In The Bank Briefcase, and inside Carmella's briefcase is James' dirty underwear. Carmella drags James Ellsworth out of there, but The Ascension tells them that The Bludgeon Brothers are still on the loose. Fandango says things are about to get stranger-er. Next week is Stranger-er Things, a pun on Stranger Things.
General Manager Daniel Bryan meets with Commissioner Shane McMahon. Shane tells Daniel, who was not privy to this, about what happened. Daniel does not necessarily agree with his opinion. Shane says that sometimes he has to call his own shots, but Daniel has the feeling he is only here to give input.
Sin Cara beats Baron Corbin by disqualification when Corbin refuses to listen to referee Ryan Tran's five count in the corner. Baron Corbin then hits End of Days at ringside after the match, and another referee tells him to go to the back.
We see a video package of the SmackDown Live roster's attack on Raw last night. We also see post-siege responses from the SmackDown Live roster.
The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) mock Paul Heyman's intro of Brock Lesnar as they introduce Jinder Mahal. Jinder says there are those who speak the truth, and then there are those like Paul Heyman, who are liars. He then goes on to say that he has earned everything he has achieved in the WWE and is now its most powerful man. However, he still does not have the fans' respect. He may not be a counterpart to Brock Lesnar, but he is still Lesnar's worst nightmare, and at Survivor Series, he will prove why the Maharaja Era has only just begun. As for tonight, Sunil Singh will face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles...who shows up. Jinder Mahal is ejected from ringside before the match begins.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles quickly beats Sunil Singh with the Calf Crusher.
In the locker room, Sami Zayn is getting ready when Kevin Owens shows up. Next week, Owens has a qualifying match against "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura. Sami says that when they qualify, it will be "Team Kevin and Sami." Owens says "You mean 'Team Sami and Kevin.'"
Jinder Mahal shows up in Daniel Bryan's office, wanting revenge on AJ Styles. Jinder has Samir take on AJ Styles next week. Samir is just as intent to take Styles on.
Natalya shows up and gets a special introduction before watching from ringside.
Becky Lynch beats Carmella, Naomi, Tamina and Charlotte Flair with a Dis-Arm-Her to Carmella to become team captain of the SmackDown Live women's team at Survivor Series.
We see another vignette for The Bludgeon Brothers (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who then jokes about the art of the WWE interview. He then tells everyone "I told you so" as far as Bobby Roode is involved, and that he doesn't care how they feel. He says nobody cared last week, but he beat Bobby Roode. Roode then shows up. Roode says Ziggler loves to run his mouth, but he loves to fight and he especially loves fighting him. He mentions they both have a win apiece, and proposes a rubber match. Ziggler says he's beaten him once, and says he can beat him twice. This gives Roode an idea of a two-out-of-three falls match. Ziggler accepts the challenge, and says he hopes Roode's ego can handle the embarrassment. Ziggler leaves, then Roode says he has the feeling that next week will be absolutely glorious.
It is mentioned that the two-out-of-three falls match between Dolph Ziggler and Bobby Roode for next week will determine who is on the men's team.
Despite the distraction by Kevin Owens, Randy Orton beats Sami Zayn with a low blow behind referee Mike Chioda's back followed by an RKO in full view of Kevin Owens. Randy Orton goes on to become a member of SmackDown Live's Survivor Series men's team.
Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan talk backstage. Daniel tells Shane to prepare for the consequences of his actions, as the Raw roster might strike next week.
