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.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Total Nonstop Action President Carlos Silva are seen in the crowd before the next match.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) in a Champion vs. Champion Winner Take All Match to retain the Total Nonstop Action World Tag Team Championships and become the NXT Champions!
Backstage, Matt Cardona apologizes to General Manager Ava for getting involved in Josh Briggs' match last week, then says that he is sure Briggs wants revenge. Briggs shows up wanting a match with Cardona, and Ava makes it happen next week as Cardona hides.
Before the next match, Mustafa Ali's WWE pre-2020 entrance theme plays before seguing into his post-WWE entrance theme.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Mustafa Ali gets his foot caught in Booker T's microphone cable following a tope suicida that clears the announce table. Ethan Page uses this to his advantage to hit Twisted Grin to win and retain.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who says that "All Ego" Ethan Page still has issues with him and says he is coming for the NXT North American title. Lexis King shows up thinking that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. is Tavion Heights, and when he reaches for El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.'s mask, he is immediately denied before El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. leaves. Tavion Heights then shows up wondering why his name is in Lexis King's mouth, and Lexis King awkwardly realizes that he was not talking to Tavion earlier.
Backstage, NXT's women's team reunites following their match. Jacy Jayne leaves and Zaria shows up, and Jaida Parker and Lola Vice leave when Zaria brings them up. Blake Monroe shows up and says Sol Ruca is greedy and reminds her of Jordynne Grace, and says Zaria will not get what she wants for as long as she is around Sol Ruca. Zaria refuses to let Blake drive a wedge between them for Sol Ruca's titles, but Blake says she only cares for the Women's North American title before stating that everyone will see how long their friendship lasts.
Team Total Nonstop Action (Mike Santana, Leon Slater, Frankie Kazarian, Moose) beats Team NXT (Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Myles Borne) traditional 4-on-4 Surivior Series Elimination Match, with Santana and Moose as survivors. Trick Williams eliminating himself by leaving Ricky Saints high and dry following a Ricky Saints hot tag earlier in the match and walking out on Team NXT in the process.
Backstage, General Manager Ava and Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella congratulate each other as both sides' relationship is now back in working order. Ava then says that she is looking for a new #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship, and that she is extending the invitation to the TNA Knockouts division, which Santino accepts.
CM Punk shows up on the stage. Punk admits he is not in any condition to be here, much less in the ring, and while it hurts to smile, he had to see the fans. He says he is alive and a winner, but he does not feel that way. He wants to say it feels tremendous to have beaten Drew McIntyre, but he has a lot of questions and does not know what the future holds for him, as he knew he had "zero Hell In A Cell Matches left in [him]." Punk then thanks three groups of people, who have more in common than they would admit: his fans, his peers, and the people who don't like him at all. He says he did not know if he would pull this off, but he knew he could not do it without them, and he also turned the hate into cash and admits he does not know why his haters keep doubting him. Punk admits he does know when he will see the fans again before thanking them one more time. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin' Rollins shows up, and the two of them have a brief staredown before Rollins brushes up against him and heads to the ring. Rollins says he has to do the right thing, and he tells Punk to get well soon after everything that he had been through, for the sooner he gets back, the sooner he can kick his ass and retire him for good. Rollins looks at the state of Raw after Bad Blood, then proclaims that he is back to destroy "Big" Bronson Reed, yet Bronson is not here tonight. He then says he knows Bronson is watching, and tells him that two months, he ambushed him and tried to end his career to make a name for himself. Rollins then congratulates him for doing that after hitting six Tsunamis before telling him that if he wants to be famous, he will give him his fifteen minutes, and all Bronson has to do is name the time and place, and this time, he will be expecting him. Suddenly, "Main Event" Jey Uso arrives for the next match, and Rollins leaves.
"Main Event" Jey Uso retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Xavier Woods. After the match, Jey Uso and Kofi Kingston both help Woods up, and after Jey shows good sportsmanship to Kofi, a seething Woods gives Jey the cold shoulder, then argues with Kofi over shaking Jey's hand when Kofi rejoins him. After Woods and Kofi leave, Jey Uso is suddenly hit with a Spear from out of nowhere by Bron Breakker. Kofi Kingston runs back into the ring to fight Bron Breakker only to get Speared, while Xavier Woods refuses to join Kofi and ends up helping Kofi out of the ring. As the referee checks on Jey, Bron Breakker runs around the ring and hits Woods with a Spear before nailing Jey Uso with another one back in the ring.
We hear from Rhea Ripley, who says she should have known that Liv Morgan would have weaseled out and would continue to prove that she cannot beat her on her own, but gives Liv credit for bringing out Raquel Rodriguez. She says it would have been smarter for her to not get caught, as it only guaranteed another beating and delayed the inevitable.
We see the Viking runes again.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bron Breakker, but Breakker walks away without explaining his actions.
It is announced that there was an incident between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens outside of the arena after Bad Blood, and that it will be handled internally.
Backstage, Karrion Kross meets with The Miz, saying he turned on R-Truth for himself as he is tired of doing so much and getting nothing in return before R-Truth shows up and says he is not in The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Carlito, Liv Morgan) anymore and that he forgives him. Miz tells R-Truth that Awesome Truth (Miz and R-Truth) is done, and Karrion Kross tells R-Truth that if he does not fix this now, this is how he will be remembered for the rest of his life. R-Truth says he will get Miz a match, but Miz challenges R-Truth to a match next week while Kross laughs.
Sheamus beats Pete Dunne in a Good Ol' Fashioned Donnybrook Match with two Brogue Kicks despite Dunne cuffing Sheamus' hands behind his back with two zipties.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who says he is here to see what it takes to be the first-ever Crown Jewel Champion, and that what happened at Bad Blood will be addressed on SmackDown. He then meets Sami Zayn, who wants to be the one that Cody faces at Crown Jewel, which Cody looks forward to.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Raquel Rodriguez shows up with Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Jackie Redmond interviews Liv, who says she still has everything and that she still wins even when she loses. Liv interrupts Jackie when she asks Raquel if she is part of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Carlito, Liv Morgan), then the three of them decide to leave the building, with Raquel refusing to answer when Jackie asks a second time.
General Manager Adam Pearce meets with NXT General Manager Ava backstage when "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up and accuses CM Punk of costing him the NXT Championship, then Ava says she is flattered that Page came all the way here to complain to her. Sexxy Red shows up, then mentions Ethan Page losing to Trick Williams to Ethan's face. Ethan leaves.
Natalya, Zelina Vega, Lyra Valkyria, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) and Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Bazler in a ten-woman tag match.
We hear from Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. Bianca says they cannot wait to face Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) for the Women's Tag Team titles, and Jade says they are not taking their titles for granted. She says that Damage CTRL may have gotten the better of them as of late, but they will not let Damage CTRL have the titles again.
Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Sami Zayn with the sleeper hold. After the match, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and has a staredown with Gunther on the stage to end the show.
Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship two falls to (2-1) against Akira Tozawa. Noam Dar scores the first fall with 2:30 (two minutes, thirty seconds) left in Round 2 with a surprise roll-up pin, then lands a cheap shot after the bell. Akira Tozawa scores the second fall with 1:21 (one minute, twenty-one seconds) left in Round 4 with an ankle lock after Noam Dar inadvertently kicks the ring post. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall in Round 5 with :40 (forty seconds) left after Lash Legend saves Noam Dar from a top rope senton from Akira Tozawa, allowing Noam Dar to hit the Nova Roller to retain. After the match, Oro Mensah gets in Tozawa's face, and he gets slapped in the face by Maxxine Dupri before Chad Gable and Otis beat him up.
It is announced that Mick Foley has picked the qualifying matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge. Mick Foley makes Fallon Henley vs. Tiffany Stratton and Dijak vs. Tyler Bate official for the women's and men's qualifiers, respectively.
Backstage, Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up in the locker room, and Lola Vice calls her previous NXT Women's Breakout Tournament footnotes on the way to her tournament win. Roxanne Perez then shows up and says it is one thing to win the contract, but it is another thing to become champion, and advises her not to make enemies out of the entire locker room.
Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. She says that whoever advised never to meet one's heroes never met Becky Lynch, for she is an absolute legend, and she managed to beat her and put the NXT Championship around her waist. She says that she and Becky Lynch both brought the fight, and that the fans made it feel like magic when they showed what women's wrestling was all about. She then goes on to say that everything about her story is true and that she is not the only one to dream of holding the women's title. Suddenly, as Lyra says that there are other challengers waiting to face her for the title, Xia Li shows up, and she asks security to allow her to the ring. Xia Li boasts about attacking Becky Lynch, then makes it clear she wants Lyra's title. Xia Li then spin kicks one of the security guards in the face, and Lyra is game to face Xia Li.
We hear from Tyler Bate, who tells his challengers not to mistake his nature for weakness. He says that Mick Foley sees what he can see and that the Iron Survivor Challenge is something he needs, for he is riding on a resume of the past and he plans to write his future by beating Dijak. Xia Li then spin kicks one of the security guards in the face, and Lyra is game to face Xia Li.
Before the next match, Fallon Henley tells Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen that she is ready and that "Tiffy Time" is over.
Backstage, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri) keeps Akira Tozawa focused, and Maxxine mentions that they will be back next week to guest on SPRNVA Sessions. All of a sudden, Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne show up, and Gulak mocks Alpha Academy by saying that his foursome is bred for greatness. Charlie Dempsey then says that the Heritage Cup should be kept away from people like Alpha Academy, and this leads to Otis challenging Gulak to a match tonight.
It is announced that discretion will be exercised in Von Wagner vs. Bron Breakker tonight, and that there will be a winner.
Tiffany Stratton beats Fallon Henley to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes Lee says he was on a "never-ending hamster wheel" and he had to leap off, and now he is back on track and he wants to smack Dominik Mysterio in the mouth and win back the North American Championship. Baron Corbin shows up and insults Wes Lee's plans, and Wes Lee says that as much as he would like to see Ilja Dragunov smack him, he would love to do it himself. Corbin tells Wes Lee that he will fail just like Dragunov.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bron Breakker, who says that tonight will be the end of the shortest comeback attempt in history when he destroys Von Wagner in record time for thinking he can beat him.
We hear from Dijak, who says Mick Foley put Tyler Bate in a qualifying match that he cannot win, and that Mick Foley can see that he has what it takes for the Iron Survivor Series. He says that he has caused destruction with nothing on the line, then asks what he can do when something is.
Bron Breakker beats Von Wagner after hitting Von Wager with two Spears, one outside the ring after saving Mr. Stone and another back inside the ring. After the match, Mr. Stone hits Bron Breakker in the back with a chair, and Bron Breakker grabs Mr. Stone by the neck. Von Wagner gets the better of Bron Breakker and powerbombs him through the announce table. Von Wagner then hugs Mr. Stone afterwards.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes says that he is surprised that Trick Williams after what happened to him, then makes it clear that he did not attack Trick Williams and that Trick Williams is listening to "all the outside voices." He says he will give Trick the explanation he deserves, for they are friends.
We hear from The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch), who tell OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) that they grew up on the streets and that those who fought survived and that they stood tall. Ridge mentions his rugby career before Butch mentions his wrestling career, then they both mention that they have different principles than OTM and that they will see those principles when they knock their teeth down their throats.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace wishes the four participants of the next match the best of luck as she looks forward to facing them all, then sits down and watches from the ramp.
Kelani Jordan and Roxanne Perez beats Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice. After the match, Arianna Grace declares Roxanne and Kelani the winners, then calls the fans the real winners before Karmen Petrovic hits her from behind and tells her to shut up.
We hear from Joe Gacy. He says that when it started, it was a whisper, but it soon got louder and louder and he ended up seeing red and people started to judge and label him "the weird guy" and "a maniac." He says that this is how he was built, and the people he surrounded himself with made that voice quiet. Now he feels like he is in his own personal hell and it feels like he does not know what to do, but he has a feeling that maybe he does know what to do.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says it took everything he had to beat Carmelo Hayes again and that Carmelo is a warrior. He then mentions Baron Corbin jumping him backstage, then tells Corbin that the only one who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself. As Corbin watches Dragunov's promo from backstage, Malik Blade, Edris Enofe, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up thinking Dragunov will beat Corbin.
Otis beats Drew Gulak.
Backstage, Kiana James congratulates Tiffany Stratton on qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge tonight, then both of them agree that they are carrying the women's division on their back and that it will be down to them in that match. Meanwhile, Dante Chen is talking with Boa in the background, and is wearing facepaint.
At Chase University, Jacy Jayne is met by three members of Tony D'Angelo's family, who have a message for Andre Chase. Jacy reads the message only to be chastised by Chase after being surprised by it. Jacy then mentions that Andre Chase and Duke Hudson's tag team title rematch with Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Chase dismisses class so he and Hudson can strategize. Chase then reads the message after Jacy leaves.
Dijak beats Tyler Bate to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge.
Trick Williams arrives at the arena.
It is announced that Lita will pick who will be in the qualifiers for the Iron Survivor Challenge next week.
Carmelo Hayes is in the ring, where he asks Trick Williams to join him so he can give him an explanation. Trick Williams shows up, and Carmelo says he knows Trick is upset after being blindsided out of the biggest opportunity of a lifetime, and that roadblocks will always be present. He says that he has always shared his glory with him, for without Trick, there would be Carmelo. Trick says he has always been putting their friendship first, and that Carmelo's success has been his success and that he made sure that when Carmelo shot, he did not miss. Carmelo says that it worked, because he did not miss, and when he won, Trick won. Trick says it is easy to say when Carmelo has the ball, then asks why Carmelo is not there for him like he was for Carmelo before trying to ask if Carmelo attacked him. Carmelo says he always believed in Trick, and that what John Cena told him, he told him months ago, and that he knew Trick could be a once-in-a-lifetime performer. Trick says he wants to do his own thing and have his moments, but he wants Carmelo to see that. He also mentions that he did not see who attacked him and that Carmelo was not there when it happened, but Carmelo is fixated on the fact that Trick did not see his attacker. Trick finally asks Carmelo if he attacked him, and before Carmelo can tell him, Lexis King shows up. Carmelo and Trick tell Lexis King to mind his business, then Lexis King says it could be somebody new looking to prove themselves with a twisted mind and unclean thoughts, then asks Trick if he was sure that Carmelo attacked him. Trick refuses to answer the question, but Lexis King tells Trick to say what everyone has expected him to say. Trick rears back to hit Lexis King, but hits Carmelo when Lexis King dodges. Trick then helps Carmelo up to end the show.
Backstage, Santos Escobar talks with Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio says he has made the phone call and sent the text, but the person he is contacting has not gotten back to him. He then asks Escobar to trust him.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman says that John Cena and L.A. Knight do not like each other and are a team out of neccessity, the neccessity being The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa). He then says that Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa have the same blood running through their veins and that Cena and Knight are trying to survive against them. He says tonight will be an easy vicotry for Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. When asked "What if they lose?", Paul Heyman asks what reason The Bloodline would have to lose as he chews out Byron Saxton.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai). Bayley says that Iyo Sky is the genius of the sky and the genius of the WWE, then Iyo Sky stops her and says that she has her own strategy, and that she will not need Bayley tonight before leaving. Bayley and Dakota Kai then leave, concerned.
Jade Cargill is seen arriving at the arena.
Pat McAfee welcomes everyone to the show in the cold open.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "Main Event" Jey Uso beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) to become the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions after JD McDonagh inadvertently hits Priest in his bad knee with the Money In The Bank Briefcase, allowing Cody and Jey to hit Finn with a Cody Cutter/1D combo for the win and the titles.
Backstage, Wade Barrett and Booker T talk about both the beginning of the show and the matches to come. Xavier Woods shows up wanting to watch the show, even having gotten on the delivery app for Pizza Hut. For once, Wade Barrett does not have bad news.
The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar) and Carlito beat Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a six-man tag match. Late in the match, Carlito shows up and makes the save for Rey Mysterio as Escobar in out on the floor, and he hits Montez Ford with the Backstabber after fending off Lashley and The Street Profits for the win. After the match, Xavier Woods gifts Michael Cole and Corey Graves with a Pizza Hut Big Dinner Box, bringing Pizza Hut's sponsorship of the match full circle.
Iyo Sky retains the WWE Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair and Asuka. During the match, Bayley shows up to revive Iyo Sky on the outside, but gets booted into Iyo by Charlotte Flair. Shortly after this, Bayley distracts the referee as Charlotte Flair has Asuka in the Figure Eight, allowing Iyo Sky to hit Charlotte Flair with Over The Moonsault and pin Charlotte to retain.
In footage from earlier today, LA Knight slides into the arena in a Slim Jim car.
Pat McAfee heads to the ring. He says there was "no chance in hell" he would miss this show on this night in Indianapolis, Indiana before saying Indianapolis is not like other towns who don't care that WWE is here and have no energy. He says that Indianapolis, Indiana has deserved a WrestleMania, then asks the crowd to give him a "Hell Yeah" and "make them feel it in the back" when he asks if Indianapolis should have a WrestleMania. He then introduces John Cena to the ring before guesting on commentary for the next match.
John Cena and LA Knight beat The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) after John Cena knocks Solo Sikoa off the apron while hitting Jimmy Uso with the Five Knuckle Shuffle following a LA Knight Superplex, allowing Knight to hit Jimmy with the BFT for the win. After the match, Cena wants to raise Knight's hand, but Knight refuses, wanting to do the favor with.
Backstage, Finn Balor tells Damian Priest that tonight is not the night, but Damian Priest says that he is not going home empty-handed. Rhea Ripley reminds Priest that he himself did not want to rush this, and tells him to hand over the Money In The Bank Briefcase, which he does.
Declan McMahon and members of the Indiana Hoosiers football team are seen in the front row. (Declan McMahon is the oldest son of Shane McMahon and grandson of Vince McMahon.)
Butch and Ridge Holland advertise the WWE Wrekkin’ Slam Crusher Monster Truck from Mattel.
Crown Jewel is live on WWE Network and Peacock on Saturday, November 4th!
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing Match after a Pedigree and The Stomp followed by a Falcon Arrow through two tech tables near the stands.
We hear from "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, Kyle Fletcher, Big Bill and "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Eddie Kingston, and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) before tonight's show.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill decimate a banged-up FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) to become the AEW World Tag Team Champions!
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Kyle Fletcher after countering a Dragon Sleeper into a modified jackknife pin. After the match, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) attack Danielson, then Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta make the save for Danielson.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Big Bill and "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Big Bill says they went out there with the best tag team in the world and whipped their asses, and says that week after week, they have walked, talked and acted like stars and that it is time that the tag team division was represented by stars. Starks says FTR do not get a rematch, and as far as he and Bill go, they are the ones that everyone wants to gun after and the real faces of Collision, and that everyone will be talking about them with respect as they are the new top dogs around here.
Bullet Club Gold ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) bet Angelico, Metalik and Gravity in a trios match. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White says that AEW needs a truly elite champion and that MJF is not it, then says that he is here with the AEW World Championship is either at home nursing his wounds or at Adam Cole's home nursing his wounds for him. Jay White says he expected MJF to care about the title and try to get it back as it means so much for him, then says that if "Hangman" Adam Page wants to challenge him on Tuesday, it will be a non-title match where Adam Page will lose to him for a fourth time. He then tells MJF to relax, as he is taking it from here with the AEW World Championship.
We hear from Nick Wayne, who says he has known Darby Allin like a brother and that Darby suddenly took off and left. He then says that he always felt like he was in Darby's shadow, just like how Adam Copeland was in Christian Cage's shadow. He says that in all that time gone, he knew how to get back at Darby for all the lost time, and that was by joining his biggest enemy. He says that under Christian's learning tree, Christian was the father figure that he always wanted, and since Darby was not always there for him, he does not need to be there for Darby.
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) are ready for The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), then calls The Acclaimed out so they can "flex, fight and eat that ass."
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) and Jacked Jameson.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Keith Lee and Shane Taylor in Ring of Honor.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Kiera Hogan after biting Kiera in the rear end before eventually hitting Storm Zero.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ruby Soho. Ruby says that if Hikaru Shida did not knock out the referee, she would be challenging Saraya for the AEW Women's World Championship. As she says that she will be in Saraya's corner at Title Tuesday, she finds out from Renee that she has been banned from ringside for the match. Ruby keeps her cool before stating that Saraya does not need her, for there is a reason she is the AEW Women's World Champion, as she is the most dominant force in the industry and will stay that way after she beats Hikaru Shida.
Eddie Kingston retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Komander.
Adam Copeland heads to the ring. After stating that he is forever indebted to Jim Ross for helping him pay for college when he signed his first WWE contract, he addresses what happened last week between himself and Christian Cage. Copeland says he came to AEW to team with Christian Cage, then mentioned his forced retirement and comeback before mentioning that Christian was also forced to retire for seven years. Adam Copeland admits that Christian Cage has become colder and a bit of a dick despite being friends with him for more than 40 years, then says he should have known he was in his "Bond villain phase" and has the turtleneck sweaters and a big, heavy Luchasaurus, which makes Nick Wayne "his hairless Persian cat that he pets on his lap." This leads to a "Persian cat" chant that Copeland approves of before Copeland states that he wants some answers as to what is going on, and Copeland asks Christian Cage to head to the ring and tell him what is going on. Christian Cage appears on the video screen and states that as the TNT Champion, he comes and goes as he pleases, and that if Copeland wants answers, he will get them this Tuesday on Dynamite. He states that he will be there before asking Copeland if he is going to make it there, then Luchasaurus and Nick Wayne surround the ring. Copeland fends them off and has Nick Wayne in the corne where he wants him for the Spear, but he istopped by Luchasaurus, who proceeds to choke slam him before hitting him with the Extinction. Luchasaurus then pulls a few chairs out from underneath the ring for a Con-Chair-To, then Darby Allin's entrance theme hits. Darby appears from behind Luchasaurus and smashes him in the back with a chair, then focuses on Nick Wayne. Darby swings the chair at Luchasaurus as he tries to get back into the ring, and this leads to Nick Wayne hitting Darby with a monster drop kick. Luchasaurus removes the stabilizing brace from Darby's arm, and Luchasaurus holds Darby down so that Nick Wayne can hit the Con-Chair-To on Darby's injured shoulder.
"All The Way" Ray Collins and JTG beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Phil.
We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane in footage from Memphis Wrestling Plus. Austin Lane says Mackenzie Morgan may be one of the best women's wrestlers in Memphis history, but Nikki is the greatest. Nikki says she has been selling shows out and winning championships while Mackenzie was still in a training bra, and Austin says that Nikki paved the road for her. Nikki says that when Mackenzie gets on her road, she will get run over.
Dustin Starr interviews local Memphis musician Hope Clayburn at the announce desk. Hope says she is proud to bring something good to both Memphis music and Memphis wrestling, then we see the premiere for the music video for "Nobody," which features Memphis Wrestling wrestlers and is shot at the WrestleCenter. The video is cut short by "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, who has just been seen in the video. Nyxx says the only reason Hope is here and anyone is watching her video is because she is in it, and says that in the video, she got her hands on her and she didn't beat her up nearly as bad as she wanted to. As Nyxx wants Hope in the ring, "DDT" Diana Taylor shows up and stands up for Hope Clayburn before saying they will handle things in the ring right now.
"DDT" Diana Taylor beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx following the distraction by Hope Clayburn. After the match, we see more of the music video for "Nobody."
In footage from earlier today, K-Toomer and Mike Anthony head towards the WrestleCenter.
We see footage of Fred Rosser and JTG singing autographs at the WrestleCenter.
Mike Anthony and K-Toomer beat Eric Fallen and Will Blackwell. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer and Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer take a walk around the ring one time as the crowd makes some noise, then Mike Anthony says he and K-Toomer are on fire. K-Toomer says it is the same page and the same mission with a bigger picture.
We see footage from earlier this week of King Cobra going through forms and looking at footage at the WrestleCenter.
Reverend Ash Taylor guests on commentary for the next match.
Big John Dalton beats Brother Bruce by countout. During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor calls Brother Bruce off as Bruce has Dalton in a crossface in the middle of the ring, and tells the referee to start the count. Reverend Ash Taylor then says they are giving Big John Dalton a victory, and tells him that if he joins them, he will get endless victories, one after another. Big John Dalton wins by count-out, then Reverend Ash Taylor asks him to give The Righteous Path some consideration before giving him a call when he is ready. He then hands Dalton a pamphlet, which Dalton looks at before heading to the back.
We see a face-to-face meeting with Mikey and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. Mikey says he is excited to have a Memphis Heritage title match after all he has gone through. Brett gives Mikey credit where credit is due and tells him to take his shot. It becomes obvious that despite the respect between both men, there is still some tension. Both men then shake hands.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) vs. Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) in a special challenge match that sees belts and chairs being used as weapons - and Lance McKay being spanked by Tim Grind - ends in a no contest by referee decision. During the match, Mr. Chris and Flex fight their way to the locker room and to the back of the building, and as the referee team shows up to tell Dustin Starr that something has happened outside of the WrestleCenter, a mystery driver in a red Toyota pick-up truck seemingly hits Flex head on before the camera is cut. The match is soon stopped and ruled a no contest by referee's decision, and Simon chases ring announcer Terrence Ward to the back before screaming at Dustin Starr to end the show.
PAC retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Trent Beretta after hitting him between the eyes with the ring bell hammer. After the match, Orange Cassidy runs into the ring and attacks PAC, and security rushes in to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker. Menard says that Daniel Garcia ate some humble pie, and Parker says that it is time to come home. Jericho says that they have taught Garcia a lesson in sports entertainment. Jericho then says he will continue to pillage and desecrate the legacy of Ring of Honor and the legacy of "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson next week.
We hear from Claudio Castagnoli, who says he has not forgotten how Chris Jericho beat him for the Ring of Honor World Championship and that he will be waiting for whoever wins the title between Jericho and Bryan Danielson.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Willow Nightingale. After the match, Vickie Guerrero shows up, and as Jade Cargill is distracted, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose runs off with the TBS Championship and Kiera Hogan and Leila Grey run after her.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Matt Hardy, Stokely Hathaway and Ethan Page. Matt Hardy wants to know why Stokely and Ethan are following him, and Rush says that Rush has been a good boss to Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) before Stokely accuses Matt of contact tampering. After Stokely shows footage of Matt Hardy and Private Party backstage from Jose the Assistant's iPad, Matt Hardy threatens to delete Ethan and Stokely's heads off their shoulders if they continue to follow him around.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook, who tears up the envelope that The Trustbusters gave him and leaves.
We see a video package for Toni Storm and Hikaru Shida vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter next week on Dynamite.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retains the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships against Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) after Kaun inadvertently knocks Prince Nana off the apron and Dax Harwood scores the win with a backslide pin. After the match, The Gates of Agony attack FTR, and "The Machine" Brian Cage runs to the ring and joins in on the attack. Wardlow soon shows up, but he is also overpowered. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up and cleans house, and he stands tall alongside Wardlow and FTR.
Brian Myers retains the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship against Dirty Dango (formerly known as Fandango in WWE).
Tommy Dreamer shows up on the stage to induct Raven into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Frankie Kazarian beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey by countering the Ultima Weapon into the cutter followed by the crossface chickenwing to become the Impact Wrestling X Division Champion!
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mickie James. Mickie says the stakes could not be higher and the pressure is on, but she delivers under pressure. She says she wanted this match because she has wanted to face Mia Yim and that this match will mean a lot of Mia, and says that "the last rodeo" is all about seeing if she can hang before saying she is the torch and she is burning Albany, New York to the ground.
Mickie James beats Mia Yim.
Taya Valkyrie and Jessicka - officially known now as The Demon Dollz - beat VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) to become the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champions!
Honor No More (Matt Taven and Micheael Bennett) retain the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) after Matt Taven uses the ropes for leverage.
Bully Ray makes a surprise return to Impact Wrestling and last eliminates Steve Maclin to win the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. During the match, Sami Callihan is eliminated by Eric Young's yellow hoodie-wearing goons, one of whom is Deaner. Tommy Dreamer makes a surprise appearance, Taylor Wilde also makes a surprise appearance (despite her appearance accidentally being spoiled on the chyrons in the Knockouts Tag Team title match), and Rhino re-appears for the first time in months.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards is met by Alisha Edwards and their family. Eddie tells Alisha he has heard her, but he does not know what to expect from Alisha. He then tells Alisha it will end when he wins the Impact World Championship. Their older daughter asks what will happen if he does not win, to which Alisha replies "That's not going to happen."
Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Masha Slamovich with an avalanche Grace Driver, shattering Masha's undefeated streak and handing Masha her first Impact loss.
Over Drive will air on Impact Plus on Friday, November 18th!
Hard To Kill will air live on pay-per-view on January 13th, 2023!
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against Eddie Edwards. During the match, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett show up to pull the referee out of the rind and deck him. Alexander fends Taven and Bennett off, but he is soon laid out with a low blow by Kenny King. A second official shows up to referee the match as security moves Taven, Bennett and Kenny King to the back and Eddie hits the Boston Knee Party only for Alexander to kick out. After the match, Taven, Bennett and Kenny King return with Vincent to attack Eddie Edwards. Rich Swann and Heath show up to back up Alexander, but are outnumbered. Taven and Bennett pull a table out from underneath the ring and set it up when Bully Ray show up with the Call Your Shot trophy. Honor No More give Bully Ray full reign to cash in on Alexander, but Alexander and Bully Ray team up and force everyone else to retreat. Bully Ray takes the Impact World Championship and raises it up in front of Alexander, and tells him that he came back for the title and will become the most legitimate challenger he will ever have, and that he will make him step his game up. He then allows Alexander to take the World title from his hand before he tells him that they will have "a hell of a match." After the show goes off the air, Bully Ray and Alexander continue to have their staredown, then Mike Bennett gets back in the ring only to get smacked by Alexander, who puts him through the table with Bully Ray.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli) beat Rush and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) with a bicep slice from Wheeler Yuta to Marq Quen.
We see a video package for The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) vs. Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) for the AEW World Trios Tag Team Championships later tonight.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.). After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he has trademarked the term "Varsity" in professional wrestling and that Tony Nese and Josh Woods are more worthy of that name. Sterling says that Nese and Woods are to be known as "The Varsity Athletes" and that if The Varsity Blonds use the name, they will be sued. Sterling then says that his groin has been on fire since Wednesday, then The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and Billy Gunn show up. Nese, Woods and Sterling retreat after Caster threatens to stomp Sterling in the nuts, then The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn scissor in the ring.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who sarcastically apologizes for losing control at the end of his last match.
Tay Jay A.S. (Anna Jay and Tay Melo) beat Madison Rayne and Skye Blue with a Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Skye Blue.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) and Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix). John Silver says Brodie Lee made them who they are, and Alex Reynolds says that they will win the Trios titles in their honor. PAC says that nobody can stop Death Triangle and that they will prove why they are the Trios champions.
We hear from Shane Strickland, who says that all he cares about is hurting Billy Gunn, and next week, Billy Gunn is done.
Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) retains the AEW World Trios Tag Team Championships against The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) after Jose the Assistant distracts 10 and Silver as well as the referee so that Rush can hand PAC the ring bell hammer to hit Reynolds with, which PAC does.
Backstage, Josh Briggs has to tell Brooks Jensen that they need to be on their A game and prove they are not a tag team to mess with with. Meanwhile, Brooks Jensen is convinced that Dana Brooke is "a southern belle" even as Briggs has to tell him that she is from Cleveland, Ohio.
Before the next match, R-Truth tries to get Shelton Benjamin to say "What's up?" after his entrance. Shelton Benjamin is too serious to even give it consideration.
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen beat R-Truth and Shelton Benjamin after R-Truth and Benjamin cannot get on the same page throughout the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Kiana James and Arianna Grace. Arianna says they are excited for another chance to show what they are made off, and Kiana and Arianna agree that they are strong, powerful, beautiful and smart women, and Kiana says that while people regard them as low-hanging fruit, underestimating them can results in a huge loss, as their stock is only going up. Arianna says she and Kiana understand the value of hard work, and from her experience in the pageant world, she says it is nice to have someone reliable in her corner after dealing with "fake girls" in the locker room. Kiana considers their team an anomaly, and Arianna says that beauty and brains are hard to come by. Kiana says only two out of thirty women have both, then both of them realize there are thirty women in the locker room and only two of them.
Myles Borne beats Guru Raaj and earns his first win in NXT.
Sol Ruca and Fallon Henley beat Kiana James and Arianna Grace.
Triple H is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says there will come a time when one believes that everything is finished, then says that time is the beginning. There is a QR code on his microphone as he introduces everyone to tonight's show. The Bloodline then arrives. After Roman Reigns tells the fans to acknowledge him, Logan Paul shows up. Logan stands on the apron, but does not get in the ring, but Roman tells him that this is his show and that Logan is his guest, and that he wants to hear what Logan has to say while asking him to listen to what The Bloodline has to say. Logan gets in the ring, and Roman says they did this to him years ago and he is the greatest of all time, and he says that this is important, as there are a lot of things that The Bloodline has to teach Logan. Paul Heyman admits that Roman had to ask him who Logan Paul is, and Heyman had to tell Roman that Logan is "this generation's version of Mr. T and Cyndi Lauper" given how popular he is on the Internet. He says that when it came time to figure out which celebrity Roman wanted to smash, they first considered Jordan Pederson or Ben Shapiro, but neither of them are fighters. Heyman then says "The less said about Andrew Tate, the better," and that Tate would not have the balls to fight Roman, and that this left Logan Paul. Heyman says that Logan is the only one with the balls to do this for his YouTube audience, get sent to the hospital by Roman and have a lot of content to make out of it after Roman smashes him. Logan says he cannot argue with that, then he asks which Tribal Chief will smash him: Roman Reigns or Jey Uso. Jey takes exception to this and threatens to get him, and has to be held back. As Roman stares Jey down, Sami Zayn intervenes and asks both men to take a deep breath, then tells Roman that his authority is not being questioned before saying Jey did nothing wrong and that the only wrongdoer in the ring is Logan Paul. He calls Logan Paul "a YouTuber who wants to be a WWE Superstar" who has no idea that he will be smashed like nobody has been smashed before and calls him "the biggest two of them all" that will end up on the bottom of Roman's shoe. He says that afterwards, The Bloodline will still be here and stronger than ever because they are the ones.
Solo Sikoa beats Ricochet after reversing the top rope Shooting Star Press into the Spinning Solo. After the match, Sami Zayn brags about taking Solo Sikoa under his wing when Jey yells at him for it. When Sami calls Jey a hothead, Jey dares him to do it again until Roman says Jey is a hothead and that it is Sami's problem after declaring he does not want it to be his.
Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) about the conversation from earlier when The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up and mock Sami Zayn. This leads to Sami Zayn challenging them to a six-man tag match.
On the way to the ring, Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) are attacked by Legado del Fantasma: Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro. Zelina Vega, now with blonde hair, suddenly shows up and hits B-Fab with a hurricanrana. (Elektra Lopez is nowhere to be seen in all this.) Zelina Vega declares that she is back and that she did not come alone. Santos Escobar introduces Legado del Fantasma, and tells everyone that SmackDown is theirs.
We see a video of a rabbit digging on a blue X in the ground and lava coming out, followed by "TOMORROW NIGHT," "10.8.2022" and the words "FEED YOUR HEAD" in multiple languages.
Shotzi and Raquel Rodriguez beat Xia Li and Sonya Deville.
We see a video package for "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey vs. Liv Morgan in an Extreme Rules Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
Karrion Kross and Scarlett head to the ring. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre appears behind Kross and hits him with a hard right hand when he turns around, then puts on the strap and punches Kross some more before security tries to step in. McIntyre attacks security when they try to hold him down, then Kross pulls into the ring post with the strap before whipping him in the back as he traps him near the post, all whilte Scarlett enjoys the punishment that Kross is inflicting on McIntyre.
We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who say that fools confused absence with weakness and that they have only grown stronger as a woman prays to Valhalla.
The New Day's (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) partner for the next match is Braun Strowman.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Braun Strowman beat Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) after Sami and Jey argue on the outside only to get launched over the announce table and into Michael Cole and Wade Barrett by Strowman.
Backstage, Maxxine Dupri confronts Max Dupri - who is calling himself LA Knight again - for attacking Mansoor and Mace.
There is a person in a white rabbit suit behind the announce table before the next match.
GUNTHER retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus after Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser show up to support GUNTHER only for Ridge Holland and Butch to brawl with them. Kaiser hands GUNTHER a shillelagh, and Vinci distracts the ref so that GUNTHER can use it as a weapon to retain.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Drew McIntyre! The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)! The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch)!
It is announced that John Skyler has beaten "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to advance in the Digital Media Championship Tournament after grabbing the tights during a roll-up, which is ironic as Dice tried to win the same way only to get caught by the referee while Skyler did not. It is also announced that Crazzy Steve has beaten Homicide to advance in the Digital Media Championship Tournament.
Laredo Kid beats Matthew Rehwoldt in the BTI with a top rope Spanish Fly.
Bullet Club (Hikuleo, El Phantasmo, Chris Bey) beat FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) and Chris Sabin after Hikuleo brings a chair into the ring to distract the referee while El Phantasmo hits Chris Sabin with a low blow so that Chris Bey can hit the Ultimate Finesser for the win. During the match, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) are seen watching the match from backstage.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says that normally, tagging with Christian Cage would be an honor and a privilege, but they have to face each other for the Impact World Championship. He says he has studied Christian Cage's career and that he is the wild card in this situation, and that he will take down Madman Fulton and Ace Austin and show Christian Cage exactly who he is taking on at Bound For Glory.
Heath heads to the ring. Heath says he has been out for a year and says everybody has had a bad year. He says that last year, he came ready to wrestle and get his Impact Wrestling contract, but the rug was pulled out from underneath him. He thanks his family for being there for him, but what really makes him sad is that he lost his best friend Rhino, who was there for him for a month but then went off the radar. He says he knows that this Rhino is not the man he knows and says that the abuse Eric Young and Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) is putting him through is pissing him off, then says he is here to call Rhino out so that they can talk. He gets Eric Young, Joe Doering and Deaner instead, and Eric Young says the Rhino that Heath knows is gone because he got rid of him and made him better, stronger and "more pure." Eric Young asks how many more times they have to get rid of him, then says that Heath does not get to speak to Rhino anymore and that only he speaks to him, saying Rhino belongs to him as Violent By Design gets in the ring. Heath says Rhino belongs to nobody, but Eric Young says that Rhino as he knows him is gone forever before commanding Heath to lower his eyes and leave the ring. Heath says he holds his head down for nobody and he will be damned if he walks out. Eric Young says that Heath will either leave or force Violent By Design's hand, and Heath asks "Well, who wants to try me?" before fighting the whole group only to be levelled by Joe Doering. Doering and Deaner hold Heath back so that Eric Young punches him, then Eric says Rhino is not coming back. He tells Heath that he will be gone forever and punches him in the gut, then hits him in the back with the Violent By Design flag. Eric Young then drapes the flag on top of a downed Heath.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Willie Mack says he feels pretty good going up against El Phantasmo and Rohit Raju in the X Division Championship qualifier, then Manny Lemons and Zicky Dice show up only to be told they look like idiots by Swann. When Zicky and Manny say that they are better than Willie and Swann, Swann says they will get with Scott D'Amore to set up a tag team match. When Zicky and Manny tell Brian Myers that they have a match, Myers is unimpressed. He tells Sam Beale and VSK to his bus so they can eat some chicken wings. Zicky and Manny have no idea that Myers has a bus.
Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans and Mercedes Martinez (who is no longer in NXT as of August) beat Kimber Lee, Brandi Lauren and Lady Frost with a schoolkid pin from Tasha to Kimber after Mercedes Martinez lays Kimber Lee out with a knee only to find out she is not the current legal participant for her team. After the match, Mercedes and Tasha argue in the middle of the ring, due to Tasha Steelz' unwillingness to tag her in throughout the match as well as being the legal participant for their team upon getting the win. Suddenly, Alisha Edwards shows up and attacks both Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren with a Kendo stick, and security guards have to hold her back.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is "The Cowboy" James Storm vs. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels from Genesis 2013.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards tells Gail Kim that she wants Kimber Lee. She gives it to her, and it will be part of a Monster's Ball match in which Jordynne Grace and Savannah Evers are also involved.
It's time for All About Me. After The Influence (Tennille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, Kaleb with a K) brag about how they are trending following last week and will become the #1 contenders for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, we find out tonight's guests/hosts are Rosemary and Havok. Tenille Dashwood becomes heavily censored, then Rosemary asks Tenille Dashwood if she is feeling lucky. The Influence dismiss Rosemary and Havok, but Rosemary refuses to budge and continues to freak Madison and Tenille out to the point that they run away.
We hear from Moose and W. Morrissey. Moose says the hero does not always save the day and that sometimes he gets sent to the hospital just like Sami Callihan. Morrissey says what is going on between him and Moose is an alliance, not a friendship. Moose says they will take that alliance to the Call Your Shot Gauntlet when they dominate and become the last two men standing and fight each other over who gets to call their shot.
Steve Maclin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams and Black Taurus to advance in the X Division Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Christian Cage. Christian says he has done a lot in tag team wrestling in his time, and that while Madman Fulton and Ace Austin are the real deal, he knows how tonight will go. He says that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander has the chance to scout him only to find out he is not in his realm, and tells Josh to keep his emotions in check tonight. Christopher Daniels then shows up and tells Christian that he is back in Impact to right the wrongs of his past and get the World Championship, which he never held. Christopher Daniels says he wanted to mention this man-to-man and says he wants to challenge Christian for the Impact World Championship, regardless of whether it is in All Elite Wrestling or Impact, and tells him to think about it.
At Swinger's Palace, Johnny Swinger laments the closing of his casino. Hernandez reveals that he has a poster of Dixie Carter. Fallah Bahh shows up and mentions that supplies were bought with his money and that Swinger got what he deserved. Swinger then finds out that they have a "Jeff Jarrett: King Of The Mountain" poster.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Manny Lemons. After the match, Sam Beale and VSK attack Swann and Willie as Brian Myers watches, and Myers then hits Willie Mack with the Roster Cut before VSK takes out Rich Swann.
Backstage, Mickie James attacks Deonna Purrazzo in a conference room, and Purrazzo and Mickie have to be held back. Scott D'Amore says Purrazzo is being reprimanded, and implements a no-contact clause before their match. If Mickie violates it, she loses her title shot; if Purrazzo violates it, she is stripped of the Knockouts Championship. Gail Kim also makes a Pick Your Poison match for both Mickie and Purrazzo where they pick opponents for each other for Knockouts Knockdown prior to their Knockouts title match. Gail Kim also makes a Pick Your Poison match for both Mickie and Purrazzo where they pick opponents for each other prior to their Knockouts title match. Purrazzo tells Mickie James "You're done" and threatens to get her legal team involved.
Christian Cage and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beat "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton.
Jinny beats Emilia McKenzie. During the match, Joseph Conners distracts Emilia McKenzie, but Meiko Satomura shows up and kicks Joseph Conners. Nevertheless, Jinny wins the match. After the match, Jinny tells Satomura that her protege has been defeated and that she now has her attention, and that nothing and no one will stand in the way of her and her destiny. Meiko steps in the ring, and Jinny challenges her for the NXT UK Women's Championship, and Meiko Satomura raises her title up during their staredown.
Backstage, Blair Davenport meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who tells her that she will be reinstated next week at the request of her opponent Stevie Turner and that any future extreme misbehavior will not be tolerated. Davenport makes it clear to Scala that she always gets what she wants.
We hear from A-Kid, who says that styles make fights and that Ilja Dragunov will not be able to handle his speed. He says that precision beats power and that timing beats speed. He says that he respects Dragunov, but he has never been the kind of champion that he has been and that he knows what pressure feels like, and he needs the NXT UK Championship to begin his legacy and leave Dragunov no option but to tap out.
Sam Gradwell beats Mark Andrews after grabbing him out of a springboard move.
Backstage, Sha Samuels is met by "Flash" Morgan Webster, who slaps him and runs away.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship!
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that he respects A-Kid and prepared himself for their match because of it. He says that A-Kid has prepared himself, but he tells him not to be naive as he fought for his life and is willing to do it again. He tells A-Kid to bring more than his best, because that is how he became the tsar.
Noam Dar beats Wolfgang two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender's Tournament and earn a shot at the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. During Round 2, Jordan Devlin attacks Joe Coffey from behind, and referees have to stop the ensuing brawl that makes its way to the back. This distracts Wolfgang, and Noam Dar rolls him up with a grab of the tights at 1:34 (one minute, thirty-four seconds) left. This leads to an angry Wolfgang hitting Noam Dar with a Spear and pinning him in five seconds at the start of Round 3. During Round 4, Noam Dar kicks the ring post, then dodges a Spear by Wolfgang, causing Wolfgang to crash into the barricade. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall to win the tournament and a Heritage Cup opportunity with 41 seconds left in Round 6 following two Nova Rollers. After the match, Tyler Bate shows up with the NXT UK Heritage Cup to end the show.
Tommaso Ciampa beats KUSHIDA by disuqalification when Velveteen Dream shows up dressed like a cowboy and inadvertently attacks Ciampa. After the match, KUSHIDA attacks Dream and sends him packing after clotheslining him oer the barricade.
Ember Moon is in the ring. She thanks the fans for the welcome and admits she is shocked she has microphone time, as it has been awhile since she was here. She says that she has been in isolation for fourteen long, hard months, but she is back and she has noticed that a lot of things have changed, and she found clarity and her real self on the way here on her motorcycle. Ember Moon then introduces "Ember's Law:" nobody will walk all over her anymore, and that she will do what she wants when she wants, but there is one thing that will stay the same, and that is a want for championship gold. Suddenly, Io Shirai shows up. After a brief staredown with Ember Moon, Shirai is about to speak when Rhea Ripley arrives. Ripley admits she loves Ember Moon's attitude, and as she says that Ember deserves a title shot, she is attacked from behind by Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez. Ember Moon goes right after Dakota and Raquel, and referees have to stop the brawl. General Manager William Regal shows up and makes a tag team match between the team of Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez and the team of Rhea Ripley and Ember Moon for tonight's main event.
In footage from earlier today, Drake Maverick talks about his tag team match and the plans he has for it with Killian Dain when Killian shows up and says they are not friends. Drake Maverick tells Killian Dain that they have a tag match with Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) tonight, much to Killian's annoyance.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Io Shirai, who says that the NXT Women's Championship is her problem, not Ember Moon or Rhea Ripley.
We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says that Ridge Holland did not get the memo that if you mess with them, you will pay. Kyle O'Reilly is bummed he did not win the NXT Championship, but everyone else says he did his best. Cole says he does not know why Ridge Holland did to him what he did, but Ridge cracked his ribs and is now a dead man for it.
Killian Dain and Drake Maverick - with an awkwardly happy entrance theme - beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) after Killian Dain powerbombs Drake Maverick onto Matt Martel. After the match, Killian Dain punches Drake Maverick in the face as Maverick dances around. Killian Dain then heads to the back while carrying Drake Maverick, who gives the thumbs up on the way out.
We see a video package for Toni Storm, who is returning to NXT.
In footage from earlier today, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae talk about NXT TakeOver 31 as they walk their dog, and say that they deserve a rematch as things defintely need to change. As they return home, they find out that Indi Hartwell have sent them a brand-new TV.
Austin Theory beats Leon Ruff. After the match, Austin Theory says this is what happens when he is given proper time to warm-up, then says he could be proving to Adam Cole why he is the future of NXT as he mocks Cole's broken ribs. He then states that he is the future of NXT. After Theory says there is nothing anybody can do about that, Dexter Lumis shows up for the first time in ten weeks, starting an impromptu match.
Dexter Lumis beats Austin Theory by submission. After the match, Lumis is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere with a Cave-In by Cameron Grimes, who tells Lumis that when he asks a question, he demands an answer.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzales. Dakota says that Rhea Ripley got in their business, and Raquel says she will take care of Ripley once and for all. As for Ember Moon, Dakota plans to send her to the back of the title opportunity line.
Backstage, Cameron Grimes says that when he asks a question, he demands an answer, and says that everyone will learn not to mess with him.
We see a video package of the before, during and after of the NXT Championship match between Kyle O'Reilly and Finn Balor from NXT TakeOver 31. It is announced that Finn Balor suffered two fractures in his jaw during his match with Kyle O'Reilly, and that he will not be able to speak at length for a little while.
In footage from earlier today, Ridge Holland says that last week, he did not have a Mercedes-Benz, but this week, he does, and Adam Cole can be thanked for that.
We get an NXT Superstar Profile on Damian Priest, courtesy of Burger King.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Damian Priest, who says that Sunday's afterparty was great, then says that he burned Johnny Gargano's name into the North American Championship at NXT TakeOver 31. He says that if anybody wants an opportunity against him, they can get it, but if they want the North American Championship, they will get a Reckoning.
Ridge Holland beats Danny Burch. After the match, Ridge Holland brushes his foot on Danny Burch's head. Burch responds by slapping Holland in the face, and after a brawl between the two men, Oney Lorcan shows up, but Ridge Holland overpowers him, too. Referees have to run into the ring nd and break up the brawl, but that does not stop Oney Lorcan from hitting Ridge Holland with a top rope plancha. Holland gets back on his feet and continues to overpower Lorcan until referees stop him. Lorcan then hits Holland with another plancha, and one of the referees gives the "X" sign. Lorcan gets in the ring and checks on Danny Burch.
Gargano shows his pleasure not only with a new TV, then notices that Indi Hartwell saved Candice LeRae multiple times in the Women's Battle Royal. Gargano and LeRae start showing an interest in Indi Hartwell.
In another edition of "Thatch As Thatch Can," Timothy Thatcher says that life will grind you down until you quit and is full of peaks and valleys, and that when you have the opportunity, you must strike first. Thatcher says that he will not let life grind him down, and that he will be the one to strike first.
Medical staff and officials are seen putting Ridge Holland on a stretcher. Ridge Holland gives the thumbs up as he is wheeled out.
Shotzi Blackheart beats Xia Li. After the match, Boa shows up in a suit and hands Xia Li a letter in Mandarin Chinese. Xia Li reads it, then leaves with Boa.
Rhea Ripley and Ember Moon beat Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez.
"The Machine" Brian Cage retains the FTW Championship against Will Hobbs. After the match, Taz gets on the microphone as "Absolute" Ricky Starks joins Cage in the ring. Taz tells Hobbs he is impressive, and while he did not win, he "fought his ass off." Taz then gives Hobbs the option of either joining Team Taz or have Cage and Starks beat him up. Before Hobbs can answer, Darby Allin shows up, and Cage and Starks leave the ring. Taz tells Darby Allin that one day, he will finally learn not to stick his nose in Team Taz's business.
Slash of Guns 'n Roses, Dennis Miller, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Chris Jericho's father Ted Irvine, and Bully Ray congratulate Chris Jericho on thirty years in professional wrestling.
We hear from Lance Archer, who tells Jon Moxley that he has learned a lot since their Texas Death Match in New Japan Pro Wrestling and that Moxley has "no chance in hell" of retaining the AEW World Championship against him.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans). After the match, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jason) superkick a cameraman who has been recording them watching the match from backstage. Suddenly, an edited picture of FTR in hot dog suits is shown on the video screen, then Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) show up. Trent calls FTR "weenies," and Chuck Taylor says it is no joke that they are #1 contenders to the tag team titles, and that their tag team title match is official for next week as per Tony Khan. FTR go for a cheap shot with the tag team titles, but Best Friends see it coming and fight back before FTR bail out of the ring.
We hear from MJF, who congratulates Chris Jericho on thirty years in professional wrestling as he recollects his first meeting with Jericho, where Jericho says that MJF really had something and to keep studying and take nuances from people he looked up to. MJF then talks about how he pointed at Jericho afterwards and Jericho smiled. MJF says he is proud of and inspired by Jericho.
Shaquille O'Neil, Gene Simmons of Kiss, Don Callis, Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Diamond Dallas Page congratulate Chris Jericho on thirty years in professional wrestling.
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine is in the crowd for the next match.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Brodie Lee in a Dog Collar Match to win the AEW TNT Championship for the second time! After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Cody - who is joined by the rest of The Nightmare Family - in the ring. Cody says there is no better feeling than performing in front of a live crowd, and that he is sticking with the fans until the very end, as it is his life's work to become a professional wrestler and the fans made it for him. He plans to defend the AEW TNT Championship at next week's anniversary show, and when asked who to defend the title again, Cody notices Orange Cassidy walk onto the stage and give the signature thumbs up. Cody responds with a thumbs up on his own, and a TNT Championship match between Cassidy and Cody is official for next week.
Wardlow, Colt Cabana and "Hangman" Adam Page are announced as participants in the AEW World Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega. Omega says it feels good to be a singles performer again and that he has been waiting to get his hands on the World title, especially in the tournament. He says that the tournament will be like no other due to who else is in it, and says it will be the premier tournament to watch and the tournament where he wins a shot at the World title. Omega then says it doesn't matter who he faces, as he will soon be AEW World Champion. Throughout the interview, Omega continuously calls "Hangman" Adam Page a "tag team wrestler."
Big Swole beats Serena Deeb.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that next week marks one year of Dynamite, but he will not be celebrating due to the constant stream of opponents he has been facing, and he will eventually be beaten for the World Championship. He says that he barely left with his head in his shoulder in his last encounter with Lance Archer, and he knows that when he hands the World title to the referee, he may never touch it again. Moxley says that regardless of who wins next week, he will not lay down for Archer, who will have to take the World title from his dead body.
Next week: Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships! Miro and "Superbad" Kip Sabian in action!
Lance Storm, Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, Gabriel Iglesias, Chavo Guerrero Jr., rock band Steel Panther, Ultimo Dragon, and Paul Stanley of Kiss congratulate Chris Jericho on thirty years in professional wrestling.
The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho and Jake Hager) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) despite Luther using Jericho's baseball bat as a weapon. After the match, Jericho thanks the fans for thirty years of support, then MJF and Wardlow arrive. MJF tells Jericho he is not here to step on his toes or steal his spotlight, for he respects Jericho, and he wants to be a part of the celebration. MJF and Wardlow gift Jericho with "Clownico le Clown," who is holding a gift in his hands. Jericho takes the gift, but before he can open, MJF tells Sammy Guevara he will get him his jacket, then tells Jericho that he will make a big announcement and he wants Jericho to be there. Jericho then opens the gift, which is a large picture of MJF. Jericho thanks MJF for the gift, then hits Clownico le Clown with the picture before telling MJF he hates clowns and to never interrupt him again. MJF and Jericho have a laugh, then the rest of the locker room shows up to celebrate with Jericho. The show ends with fake credits where exactly thirty Chris Jerichos are credited for everything from executive producer to catering.
