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.
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Wheeler Yuta beats Matt Mako by submission with Cattle Mutilation.
We see a video package for Tom Lawlor and Josh Woods.
Trish Adora beats Rachael Ellering.
Backstage, we hear from Red Velvet, who says everyone should be worried about who is winning - which is her - and not a title that nobody has won yet. She says that she has been on a roll lately and that she will prove each and every night that she is a winner, then says she will deliver some cake to anyone's front door because she shows up, shows out and stirs it up.
We see a video package of the feud between The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) and The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson).
The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Cole Karter) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) after interference from Jacked Jameson, Preston Vance and the pledges.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says Detroit, Michigan should be called "The Small D" instead of the "The Big D," then gets told that he, MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) by the crowd.
The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) in an eight-man tag match with the Iron Claw to The Premier Athletes. After the match, Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) show up and stare down The Sons of Texas and The Von Erichs from the ramp to end the show.
Red Velvet beats Allysin Kay in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
We see a video package for The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) vs. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH World Tag Team Championships in tonight's main event.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Dante Leon and Trip Jordy.
Before the next match, Brandon Cutler says that even places that suck are deserving of an AEW event courtesy of The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) as well as a match with him in in, then he is interrupted by Preston Vance. Brandon Cutler says Preston Vance cannot punch him in the face until he shows him respect and shakes his hand. Preston shakes his hand, then forearms him.
Preston Vance beats Brandon Cutler.
We hear from The Outrunners (Truth Magnum, Turbo Floyd, Erica Leigh). Truth Magnum says that if The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) want to attack them from behind, then they will have beef with two master chefs. He also tells them to keep their Savage Sauce, as they are jacked to the gills. Turbo says there are a few things about The Iron Savages he can respect, but they have no glamor, which they have. He says that if The Iron Savages want it, they can get it any time and any place.
John Silver beats KM.
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Josh Woods. Sterling says that over a million people saw him pull the most incredible wrestling move ever, then asks who actually saw the move and wondered who did. Sterling then lists off Josh Woods' collegiate sports accolades, then Josh Woods says he can do that move to anybody. Sterling also says he can do the move any time, anywhere.
Rachael Ellering beats Maggie Lee, who refuses to shake Rachael's hand after the match.
We see a video package for Anthony Henry and Beef.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico).
Anthony Ogogo beats Kit Sackett by knockout and referee stoppage.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Deonn Rusman with an inverted cloverleaf.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor and Anthony Ogogo. Ogogo says it is good to be back in Ring of Honor, as he has been at the Paris Olympics for the last month watching the best athletes in the world win Olympic gold, and it got him thinking that it is time for him to win some gold in Ring of Honor. Shane says a wise man once said that first you money, and then you get the power, and around here, winning the gold gets you both, and that Shane Taylor Promotions (Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Ogogo) will start taking every championship ROH has to offer. He says that AEW is where the best wrestle, but ROH is where the baddest rumble.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) in an ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match. After the match, Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and John Silver show up to attack Dustin and Guevara along with The Dark Order to end the show.
We hear from Lady Frost, who says that her last match was too easy and that Red Velvet has something she wants: the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says she has been winning championships and tournaments all over the world and plans to add another in Ring of Honor, and that there will be no love lost.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka shows up and hits Comoroto with a spinebuster, then celebrates wtih Lee Johnson.
Backstage, Paul Wight interviews Anthony Henry and Beef. Henry says it is not "The Workhorsemen" without JD Drake, then walks off, much to Beef's disappointment.
Rachael Ellering beats Gigi Rey.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Top Team (Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks both the crowd and tonight's opponents.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Bronson.
Red Velvet beats Lady Frost in an ROH World Women's Television Championship Proving Grounds Match following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says her problem is with Mina Shirakawa, as she has been here week after week and Mina can dip in and out to go back to Japan like it is summer camp, and if she wants this to be a vacation, she can make it as miserable as possible. Mina shows up and dares Taya to say whatever she has to say to her face. Taya says "no," and Mina says that while everyone wants her, Taya does not.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Lights, Camera, Faction (Action Braxton, Fresco, Watson).
Diamanté beats Tiara James. After the match, Diamanté continues to attack Tiara James, then Red Velvet runs in and fights Diamanté, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he was attacked by two cowards but had to look no further than someone who was not just a friend, but a judge. "The Judge" EJ Nduka introduces himself, and says that attacks that cowards are not happening on his watch and will end today.
Griff Garrison beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker after Maria Kanellis-Bennett tosses a a boot to Garrison in full view of the ref, which allows her to hit Parker with her other boot behind the referee's back and net Garrison the win.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the fans love The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and they thought the Texas residency would be great, but it has been terrible because of the fans. He says that they will win as fast as possible and get on a plane out of Texas as quickly as possible to get away from the fans.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat Joe Alonzo Jr. and Josiah Jean.
John Silver beats Fuego del Sol despite a big boot from Evil Uno after the attempted distraction by Alex Reynolds.
Abadon beats Raché Chanel.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Josh Woods with the Iron Claw into the cross arm breaker.
Mina Shirakawa beats Taya Valkyrie with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver).
Backstage, Athena has a private meeting with Billie Starkz. Athena says she is tired of being angry and used to her disappointment, and that she has revoked her MIT diploma and is back to being a minion-in-training once again. Red Velvet and Queen Aminata show up and confront Athena for costing Aminata the World Women's Championship, and Aminata has announced that she and Velvet have gotten a tag team match against Athena and Billie. Athena blames Billie for the tag team match even happening.
Taya Valkyrie beats Hyan.
Backstage, Mellisa Santos interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Griff Garrison regarding Cole Karter when Spanish Announce Project shows up, with Serpentico wanting his mask back and Angelico wanting one more match for the mask. Griff and Maria accept on the provision that Angelico is banned from ringside and that Serpentico must unmask for the rest of his "sad" career if he loses. Griff and Maria leave, and Serpentico accepts the stipulation.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) retains the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) following a low blow by Bennett to Shawn Dean as Taven has the referee distracted.
Rachael Ellering beats Brooke Havok.
We hear from Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty. Morairty says that what is going on between Shane Taylor Promotions (Taylor, Moriarty, Anthony Ogogo) and the team of Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti has been going on too long for his liking, to which Shane Taylor agrees. Moriarty then decides to raise the stakes and make his next match against Action Andretti for the ROH Pure Championship. Taylor says they come from a culture that Top Flight and Andretti cannot even fathom, saying that Andretti has beaten "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho but has done nothing sense and that Top Flight has so much talent but act like they do not want to be the best. He says that they are doing this to survive and feed their family while Top Flight and Action Andretti are out there playing, and they should want to be the best. He then says that Action Andretti will have to bring his best against Moriarty for the Pure title, and that is time to watch your step and protect your neck.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Stephen Wolf and Barrett Brown.
Robbie Eagles beats Darian Bengston.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling calls The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy) recently "cheating and stealing victory" from The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) "a travesty," then says he is working to have the Texas Athletic Commission to keep The Premier Athletes undefeated in 2024, he has worked hard to keep The Conglomeration barred from ringside for this match while Tony Nese faces "their worst offender" with no shenanigans, and that the fans will see what it looks like when a premier athlete goes to work.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Tony Nese after "Smart" Mark Sterling and Ariya Daivari's interference attempts backfire.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rachael Ellering. Rachael says it hard to be sitting at home injured, and that she has sat back and reflected, and it seems to have worked as of late. She then says she is not just here to survive, but to thrive, then Harley Cameron shows up, introduces herself and tells Rachael to lose the whole tomboy gimmick before leaving.
Johnny TV beats Fuego del Sol after countering the Tornado DDT.
Athena and Billie Starkz beat Queen Aminata and Red Velvet. During the match, Lexy Nair gives Athena a microphone to use as a weapon, but Athena and Aminata fight over it. This allows Billie to grab a championship belt and use it as a weapon against Red Velvet as the ref is distracted, and this gets Athena and Billie the win.
The House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari), even after Ariya Daivari hits Malakai Black in the head with "Smart" Mark Sterling's clipboard during the match.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) guest on commentary for the next match.
Roderick Strong quickly beats "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) have a staredown across the ramp.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that wrestling is both a sport and an art form, and compares destroying her opponents to composing a musical symphony. She says she loves what AEW has forced her to become, as actions have consequences and she will burn AEW to the ground and rebuild it in her own image.
Rey Fenix beats AR Fox, Komander and Angelico in a Fatal 4-Way Match with a submission to AR Fox.
In a backstage interview from this week's Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Jericho says that if one listens to him, good things happen, and if one does not, bad things happen. He says Shibata, Hook and Samoa Joe had their chance, but bad things happened. He also tells Samoa Joe to use ginger and black pepper for his inflamed muscles, then says more lessons will be learned next week with a special edition of TV Time. Big Bill says the more TV time, the better, and that they want as much as possible, as they maximize their minutes. Bryan Keith says that those who do not respect Jericho will be made to.
Thunder Rosa beats Rachael Ellering by submission. After the match, Thunder Rosa helps Rachael Ellering up and raisers her hands, then "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo attacks Thunder Rosa. Rachael pulls and throws Deonna off Thunder Rosa, but Deonna lays them both out.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Anthony Ogogo) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti in a trios match.
Billie Starkz beats Mercedes Martinez to advance to the finals of the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
Queen Aminata beats Red Velvet to advance to the finals of the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kiera Hogan. Hogan says that she will be the first challenge for the women's television title, then says that while Diamate beat her to advance in the tournament, she did not get that win without a fight. Hogan then challenges Diamante to a rematch next week.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats London Lightning.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Taya says The Boys have been acting up as Dalton Castle shows up wanting to know where The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) are. Johnny says that he lost The Boys on the mountain after they encountered a boy, and Lexy Nair has to stand between Dalton and Johnny - who walks away with Taya - before Dalton says that The Boys are gone. Lexy Nair mentions the other Boys who are off to the side, but Dalton says that they are more like "single use" boys. Lexy then tells Dalton to stop interrupting her interviews.
Athena shows up to watch the next match from ringside.
Hikaru Shida beats Rachael Ellering.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Diamante. She calls Billie Starkz's win over Mercedes Martinez a fluke, then says that regardless of who wins the ROH Women's World Television Championship, he and Mercedes are the first in line. As for Kiera Hogan, if she wants to get in the ring with her, she had better see her before she sees Kiera first.
Matt Sydal beats TJ Crawford.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who talks about his loss to "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and how he reacted to it, and mentions that he got a phone call from Homicide, who asked him why he was acting like "such a bitch" and where the vicious Eddie Kingston he knew was. Eddie says that this side of him is not the one that will beat Okada, but the one that will beat Mark Briscoe. Eddie says there is nothing personal between him and Mark Briscoe and that he loves him like a brother after having known him forever, but this is about the ROH World Championship and he cannot lose again. He says he will bring more than a fight, he will bring the old Eddie that doesn't care about life or another person's life. He says he will have to bust Mark Briscoe up because he does not want to lose again and does not want to feel that pain again, and he does not want his mentor Homicide to ever doubt him again. He tells Mark Briscoe to bring it, because if he does not, he cannot be held responsible for what he does to him.
Backstage, Lexy Nair and Billie Starkz celebrate Billie reach the finals of the ROH Women's World Television Championship, and brings up Athena's match with Hikaru Shida. Athena counters the fact that Hikaru Shida is a three-time All Elite Women's Champion by stating that she is a "three-time loser," and that she will not let Shida take her title and that she will not let Shida beat her again like she did years ago. When Billie asks about this, Athena snaps on Billie and storms off.
Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese calls Charlotte, North Carolina the place people want to go to if they want to be the largest they can be due to all the cookouts, Cheerwine and Bojangles, then says that the way people cheer disgusts him. He says he would normally help everyone, but with the way he has been treated lately, he will whip his opponent's ass all over "this fat disgusting city."
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Marcus Kross.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against Angelico.
Backstage, Lexy Nair is in the basement of the arena, where she somehow gets an interview with Dalton Castle, who is in a bin. Dalton Castle says that he has been toyed with and that he has not slept since Final Battle, and all he wants to do is smash Johnny TV's face. He says he has went to the board of directors for a match with Johnny TV and got it, then asks Lexy Nair to ask Johnny TV if he will fight him as Johnny TV likes Lexy Nair more and he needs this match. He then hands Lexy a warm piece of cheese from inside his jumpsuit.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Dawsons (Dave and Zane Dawson). The referee keeps The Righteous from performing a post-match attack.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Lee Moriarty says two out of three falls means they get paid three times. Shane says a good general leads his soldiers into battle, but every time The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) faces them, they put one of them to sleep. Tonight, they will beat The Infantry one more time and prove who Ring of Honor's baddest soldiers really are.
The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
Cole Karter beats Serpentico with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Griff Garrison show up and Garrison grabs Serpentico from the outside. After the match, Garrison immediately attacks Serpentico, then he and Karter immediately retreat after Angelico shows up with ameetal folding chair.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie, and Lexy Nair mentions Dalton Castle wanting to go one-on-one with Johnny TV. Johnny says Dalton is not "TV ready," and Taya Valkyrie agrees. They then both agree that Taya Valkyrie is "TV ready" and ready for the ROH Women's Television Championship.
Queen Aminata beats Lady Frost, Trish Adora and Diamante in a Four Corners Survival Match.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods quickly beats LaBron Kozone.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Trish Adora. Carlie Bravo says that Shane Taylor did not exactly pin them as there were seven other people in the match, and that they will take Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) to boot camp. Shawn Dean says that in 2024, the tag team division will be living in fear because The Infantry is here.
Taya Valkyrie beats Robyn Renegade.
Backstage, Billie Starkz tells Lexy Nair that Athena is gone this week to train in Houston, Texas, and the two of them think of what they can do with Athena not around. Billie mentions they still have important things to do, such as getting the ROH Women's Television Championship, as it is her title and her tournament, and if anyone has a problem, she has a boot with her name on it.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering beat Brittany Jade and Emily Hale. After the match, Abadon shows up and stares down Leyla and Rachael from the stage.
"All Heart" Blake Christian beats Slim J, Gravity and Jack Cartwheel in a Four Corners Survival Match with a Texas Cloverleaf to Slim J.
We hear from Athena in Houston, Texas at her training academy at Metroplex Wrestling. She says she has wrestling on multiple injuries and that she deserves a vacation after putting on banger after banger for the fans, and as she says she will continue to build the wrestling community because that is what the people deserve, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose shows up and lays out Athena and other nearby trainees before choke slamming Athena through a door.
"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo)
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor Promotions get the first fall after Shane Taylor punches Carlie Bravo in the jaw. The Infantry scores the second fall following some double-team offense on Lee Moriarty. Shane Taylor Promotions scores the third and deciding fall after Lee Moriarty hits Shawn Dean with a DDT after Shane Taylor plants Dean with a Uranage out of the corner.
At the beginning of the show, Athena questions why Lexy Nair was hesitant in bringing her the title during her match at Final Battle, then says that the family is back together before stating she will take out the frustrations Lexy caused on her on Maya World later tonight.
Before the next match, JD Drake says that the Dallas area is not just the armpit of Texas, but American in general, and that everyone has a than fidning decent wrestling to ever come out of this area. He says The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) will prove that "that other place that produced so many legends" is trash while they are for real.
The Von Erichs (Ross and Marshall Von Erich) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). After the match, Kevin Von Erich puts the Iron Claw on Anthony Henry.
Athena beats Maya World, then helps her up only to punch her in the face after the match.
Tony Khan is on the stage. He announces that there has been so much great wrestling in Ring of Honor and that the women's division is getting better and growing, and that it is time to introduce something new: the Ring of Honor Women's World Television Championship.
Dante Martin beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, we hear from Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says he has said that he was great, but he has not believed his own words until recently and that he has "faked it until he made it." He says that he means everything he says now and that he can smell the fear and insecurity in the locker room. He says that he is not alone anymore and that he can back his words up by having one of the best champions in his corner. Scorpio Sky remembers Ethan Page having his back when he was TNT Champion, then says he is here to back Ethan Page up until he can bring championship gold home.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat "All Heart" Blake Christian and Willie Mack.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says it took Mark Henry, Scorpio Sky, powder in the eye, crushing his fingers with a 45 pound plate, and smashing his head with a chair to make him quit. "Smart" Mark Sterling says it felt as if the deck was stacked against them before they entered the ring, and that it is time for them to stack the deck against Ring of Honor. Sterling says he has a plan.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Maria says her song brought them to victory last time, then says she has been in the studio all week to put thefinal touches on their new entrance music. She also tells Garrison and Karter that she has signed a conract for an eight-man tag match and that they need some tag team partner. When Karter says he is okay with whomever Maria has picked, Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) appear and high-five each other, then leave. Karter quickly changes his tune, but Maria says they are great.
Taya Valkyrie beats Vertvixen.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor says that Final Battle did not exactly go to plan for them, and Lee Moriarty says that while he has come up short and may have hit a plateau, he is not stopping here because he is motivated and he is not stopping until he reaches the top. Shane Taylor says that everyone is on notice and that one's hands cannot hit what one's eyes cannot se and that everyone is getting put down.
Rachael Ellering beats Charlette Renegade despite Maria Kanellis-Bennett grabbing at Rachael's foot as "Legit" Leyla Hirsch deals with Robyn Renegade on the outside. This time around, Leyla sees what Maria is up to, and catches Maria out.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny TV says he and Taya are ratings king and queen while Dalton Castle is "a pigeon," and where they are from, pigeons are full of "you-know-what."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Castle is winded, saying he has been lying awake, devastated for the ROH viewers. He says that the television title was his ticket onto every screen in the world and that he was going to buy the respect that he deserved. He says that his face was going to be on the truths and get a ton of action figures until Johnny TV ruined it for everyone, including his boys. He says that Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie will pay for ruining ROH and that he will ruin them.
The team of Action Andretti and Dante Martin beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a three-way tag team match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Maria says that the Women's Television Championship means more opportunities and that Tony Khan has been listening. Suddenly, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering confront Maria for trying to stop Rachael from winning tonight, and Leyla is not buying Maria's explanation for what she was doing. Rachael says their dynamic is not going to get them any closer to the Women's Television title, and Leyla says that if this is Maria's way of helping them, then she does not want it. Maria tells them to see what they do without her help, for it will not be good and her spotlight will always outshine theirs everyday. With Maria out of the way, Rachael and Leyla pledge to do their best.
Gravity, Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico), Griff Garrison and Cole Karter in an eight-man tag match. Before the match, Dalton Castle is lacking in energy as he shows up in his first-ever entrance robe in ROH history from his debut in 2015. When he wins, Dalton Castle is back to his usual self.
Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo beat Gringo Joe and Jack Cartwheel.
Billie Starkz beats Dani Mo. After the match, Billie is attacked from behind by Athena. Security and officials move in before Athena hits Billie with a vertical suplex into the ring post, and it takes a while for the brawl to be stopped.
We hear from Wheeler Yuta and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. Wheeler Yuta says that Final Battle is coming and that they want to bring the fight. A hoarse-voiced Danielson says Final Battle has meant so much to his career, as the 2009 event was the one time that he wrestled Jay Briscoe, who had his last match in ROH history at Final Battle before his untimely passing - the greatest dog collar match in history - last year. He proposes that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Yuta, Jon Moxley, Danielson) face FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Mark Briscoe and says they will bring the fight like Jay wanted.
Dalton Castle beats Johnny TV. During the match, Taya Valkyrie shows up, but is blocked by The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate), whom she tackles. This allows Johnny TV to nearly beat a distracted Dalton Castle soon afterwards, but when Dalton Castle runs into Taya Valkyrie, Taya distracts a now-angered Dalton again. All of a sudden, Kiera Hogan shows up and yanks Taya Valkyrie off the apron, allowing Dalton to hit the Bang-a-Rang for the win.
Rachael Ellering beats Nikki Victory. During the match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch show up to cheer Rachael on, much to Rachael's irritation, and Maria nearly costs Rachael the match by grabbing her foot.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, who says that Billie Starks betrayed them and all of the Minions out there before demanding that Lexy "admit" that she loved the post-match attack from earlier. She then says that she has found out that she and Billie Starkz will be main eventing Final Battle and that Lexy Nair will be the special guest ring announcer for the match before they head to T.G.I.Friday's.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat The Infanty ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).
Lady Frost and Trish Adora beat The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade).
Backstage, Rachael Ellering confronts Maria Kanellis-Bennett and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch for nearly costing her tonight's match. Leyla says she will give Maria the benefit of the doubt, and Maria says Rachael should too before she leaves. Leyla admits she has been a hothead, but she sees that Rachael has her back and can give Rachael her word that she will have hers. Rachael and Leyla fist bump afterwards.
Lee Johnson beats "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods in an ROH World Television Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum).
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams in an ROH World Television Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Dalton says he feels like he is walking on air after qualifying for the Survival of the Fittest match and that the fans will get a championship who is made for television. He says nobody is more ready for television than him, then Johnny TV shows up and calls Dalton Castle "stale" before the two of them list off several television shows. Taya Valkyrie shows up and says Dalton Castle does not compare to Johnny TV when it took an army for him to beat Johnny, and that Dalton will never be like Johnny.
The Butcher and The Blade beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Garrison says that the chemistry between himself and Karter is there, but that they seem to have run into some tough competition as of late. Karter says they have been a team for four months and have no new gear. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says something has to change, then tries to see a new theme song into her phone before going to work on it. Garrison is impressed.
Angelico beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels with the knee bar. After the match, Daniels beats up Serpentico, causing Angelico and Serpentico to attack Daniels before Orange Cassidy and Danhausen show up. Danhausen gets in the ring and tries to curse Angelico, but curses Serpentico instead, and Orange hits Serpentico with the Orange Punch. Angelico then gets back in the ring to hit Orange with a chop block to the ankle, then retreats.
Tony Khan oversees a contract signing for "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese vs. "All Ego" Ethan Page at Final Battle. Tony Nese and "Smart" Mark Sterling appear first, followed by Ethan Page. It is then announced that the match will be an "I Quit" Match. Sterling says he and Nese made sure that their stipuation was added because they both thought it was very apropos that Ethan Page would quit to Tony Nese like he has quit every single thing he has ever done in his entire life. He then goes on make fun of Ethan Page's weight and says that in three months time, he will gain all the way back when he quits his weight loss journey like he has quit everything else. Tony Nese then signs the contract. Ethan Page says that when he came to Ring of Honor, he had a goal in mind to become a champion in the company, and while he thinks the world of Tony Nese and would say anything about losing to a performer like him, but that was before Nese and Sterling decided to derail his winning streak and take a championship opportunity. He says that he will make Nese quit and that Nese will move on him from while surrounded by idiots giving him bad advice. Ethan then says that he will go on to become a champion while Nese will be thanking Sterling for his best victory when he beat him one time. He tells Nese to enjoy the next two weeks, because when he moves away from him, so does the spotlight. Ethan then signs the contract, then Nese calls Ethan delusional, a quitter and a loser, then says Sterling came with a solution only for Ethan to create a problem. He says he never wanted to help Ethan because he is a loser like the fans and is "beyond helping." Nese tells Ethan to make sure he always takes his protein before Sterling throws a jar of protein powder to the eyes, blinding Ethan. Ethan Page fights back, but Sterling hits him with a chop block and allows Nese to hit Ethan Page with the Running Nese. Nese says that when Ethan quits, he will admit he is a fat loser who does not belong in his ring. He then puts Ethan through a table.
Kyle Fletcher beats Gravity in an ROH World Television Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Dalton says he has a lot of things going on in his life and he has never been more focused for this match, for he is better than Eddie Kingston and has watched him for years, saying that Eddie Kingston stomps around the ring "like a big dumbo," while he is light on his feet and nothing is stopping after having won the ROH World Championship with a broken back. He says Eddie's only chance of winning is to knock him out cold, as he will open up on him and break his ankle and make both himself and the fans happy.
Before the next match, Jacoby Watts tells that he is the answer to the fans' question, the solution to their worries and the light to get through the darkness before introducing his tag team partner, Sebastian Wolf. They are then attacked from behind by The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd).
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Jacoby Watts and Sebastian Wolf.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. Sydal says that teams like El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander is their destiny and life goal and what they wake up and train for, and Daniels says that while they have been around for a while, they have to prove themselves every night, and if they want to make their way to the tag team titles, they have to go through teams like Vikingo and Komander.
Emi Sakura beats Rebel Kel.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). Truth Magnum says that everywhere they go, the fans want more of them, then says Christmas has come early and the ass whuppings have only just begun. Turbo Floyd says they are covered in "sports gloss" and that they are here in Ring of Honor to show everyone who the best tag team in wrestling is.
The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra).
Tony Khan announces that the best place to determine a new ROH World Television Champion is at Final Battle in a six-way Survival of the Fittest Match, with participants determined by eliminator matches in the coming weeks.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade). Charlette says "established" is 23 years together and knowing a person's next move just by the look on their face, and Robyn says that two women who cannot have a civil conversation - let along run a tag team together - is not "established." Robyn says they are the only established tag team in the women's division, and Charlette says that while Leyla and Rachael may have gotten the better of them in singles competition, but tag team competition is their bread and butter. Maria Kanellis-Bennett show up, wanting a moment to chat if they are not too busy.
Athena and Billie Starkz beat Brooke Havok and Johnnie Robbie following an Athena-style tantrum by Billie Starkz. After the match, Billie Starkz puts Johnnie Robbie in a crossface before Athena does the same to Brooke Havok.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. He is son interrupted by "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. He says he has filed an injunction to have the match against Serpentico thrown out due to Ethan Page cheating. Ethan Page responds by telling Sterling to get his losses against Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods thrown out, but Nese says Ethan Page is mad because he is 1-0 over him. Ethan says Nese ran away the first time he wanted to challenge him and that they could have had their match then, and tells him to either run away again or face him again and make it 2-0. Nese says that if Ethan wants the pleasure of losing to him again, he has no problem with it, and then, they are done with him.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering beat The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade). After the match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and asks Leyla if she is okay as Leyla is helped to the back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Billie Starkz. Athena says she and Billie went there and had a good match, and that Billie has shown more violence in her wrestling. She says that they are getting somewhere, then says she is scoping out the women's division at Final Battle, which she says is "all trash." She then says that Lexy and Billie cannot stay Minions in Training forever, and they they will either step up or be stomped out of their MIT status.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Amira by referee stoppage after putting her to sleep with a D'Arce Choke.
El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal.
Eddie Kingston retains the ROH World Championship against Dalton Castle. After the match, Eddie asks Dalton to shake his hand, saying "This one's for Brodie." After that, Eddie says "I'm Eddie Kingston, and I don't give a fuck. I'm out."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Eddie Kingston. Eddie admits he is legitimately tired not from defending , but from seeing certain world champions not being on all the show or taking too much time on the show. He says that the world champion is supposed to take the company and become the tide, and he is tired of other world champions not doing their job. He says that he, Orange Cassidy and Jon Moxley are "the tide," yet another world champions are selfish and greedy. Eddie then tells the fans that he is a world champion who is true.
In backstage footage from last night on Dynamite, Stokely Hathaway announces that Eddie Kingston is suspended for putting his hands on him and threatening to "beat his ass." Stokely then says that if Eddie Kingston puts his hands on him again, he will be fired.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says he is a little upset with what happened between himself and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, and while he would usually react in a negative way and do things in his match that he would regret, but he isturning over a new leaf and trying to do things the right way. He hopes that Nese is watching tonight after costing him the World Television Championship, but he will be envisioning him when he faces "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods tonight and puts on a show.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Robyn Renegade with the Cross Arm Breaker. After the match, Charlette Renegade attacks "Legit" Leyla Hirsch before Rachael Ellering chases Charlette and Robyn away. When Rachael checks on Leyla, Leyla pushes her away as she heads to the back.
Darius Martin beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats "All Ego" Ethan Page. During the match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese shows up, and later in the match, Nese rolls Josh Woods on top of Ethan Page has Josh Woods in an inside cradle while "Smart" Mark Sterling distracts the referee to give Josh Woods the victory.
Angelico beats Slim J, Gringo Loco and Metalik in a four-way match.
In backstage footage from last week, Sonjay Dutt talks about how he first met Jay Lethal and Eddie Kingston around the same time over twenty years ago and knew that they were diametrically opposite people and that Jay Lethal is a pure wrestler who could go into the ring with anyone and excelt while calling Eddie Kingston "a garbage wrestler" who tries to bring honor to something that has no honor. Stokely Hathaway shows up and congratulates Sonjay Dutt for what he and his company did on Saturday, and when Sonjay reminds Stokely that Jay Lethal has earned a Ring of Honor World title shot from winning that night, Stokely tells Sonjay his secretary will e-mail him, to which Sonjay replies that he never gave Stokely his e-mail.
Rachael Ellering beats LMK.
Before the next match, The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth" try to speak, but they are interrupted by The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Nemeth tries to speak again, but he is interrupted by The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) and Jacked Jameson. Peter Avalon gets peeved, then tries to speak only to get interrupted again by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona)
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth"), The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in a Four Corners Survival Tag Team Match.
Action Andretti beats Nick Comoroto and Lee Johnson in a three-way match.
Kiera Hogan beats Charlette Renegade.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Legit" Leyla Hirsch. Rachael Ellering shows up wanting to know if Leyla is alright, but Leyla takes offense to Rachael helping her after the match. Rachael mentions that the one person Leyla needed help from was nowhere to be found, and while Leyla admits that Maria Kanellis-Bennett was not there, she will be next time. Rachael says she only did what she did because it was the right and honorable thing to do and that she was not looking to be best friends or having any motives behind her actions, but Leyla tells her she was wrong and leaves.
Gravity, Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry), Cole Karter and Griff Garrison in an eight-man tag match.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Mercedes Martinez - despite Diamante distracting the referee and Mercedes Martinez slamming Athena into an exposed turnbuckle that Athena herself exposed - after someone in a black hoodie hits Mercedes Martinez in the head with the Women's World Championship on the outside behind the referee's back. After the match, the person in the hoodie is revealed to be Billie Starkz, who personally hands the title to Athena after the match.
We hear from Angelico and Serpentico. Angelico says he and Eddie Kingston are good friends and that a championship match should not get in the way of a friendship, but a really good friend knows when to tell a friend that they have crossed a line, and that Kingston crossed a line when he injured Serpentico.
Angelico beats Metalik with the Navarro Death Roll.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kyle Fletcher. Kyle Fletcher says he went into his most recent matches with the aim to win and failed both times, but he learned that he has a whole career ahead of him and he is nearly there. He says that his opponents only barely beat him, and while he does not know what is next for him, but when he has his rematches, it will be a different story.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Terrence and Terrell Hughes.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kannellis-Bennett. Maria says that Karter and Garrison have another match and she is confident about it, as they have tag team gold that they want to compete for and win. All of a sudden, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch shows up, thinking that Maria is happy that she lost against Athena. Maria says she is not and that she wanted to help Leyla, and accuses Leyla of wanting everything handed to her. Leyla says she has worked and struggled to get to Ring of Honor, and that she needed that match and was glad to have it, as it woke her up. She says she did not need Maria's help, but now, she is considering it. Maria says that everyone has struggles, and if Leyla wants her help, she will have to earn it.
Dalton Castle beats Anthony Henry.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Sterling is more . Suddenly, Ethan Page shows up wanting his personal training session with Tony Nese, but Nese says it is over and that he is moving to bigger and better things. Ethan Page confronts Nese for cheating to beat him, then Josh Woods tells Ethan Page to go away. This leads to Ethan Page confronting Josh Woods, and Sterling sees this as Ethan Page wanting a match with Josh Woods, which Ethan Page is okay with.
Mercedes Martinez and Diamante beat Athena and Billie Starkz in a Tornado Tag Match. After the match, Athena punches out Diamante after Mercedes Martinez takes the ROH Women's World Championship, raises it up in front of Athena and demands a championship rematch.
Kyle Fletcher beats Willie Mack.
Backstage, Athena screams at Billie Starkz for costing them the win tonight and forcing her to defend the ROH Women's World Championship against Mercedes.
Gravity beats Slim J, Gringo Loco and "All Heart" Blake Christian in a Four Corners Survival Match.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx with the cross arm breaker.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Darius Martin with the Border City Stretch after Lee Moriarty swings his arm wildly, causing the referee to duck so that Shane Taylor can knock Darius Martin out from the outside. After the match, Moriarty keeps the hold locked in longer, then Action Andretti runs in with a chair and forces Taylor and Moriarty to retreat.
Rachael Ellering beats Robyn Renegade.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat the team of Griff Garrison and Cole Karter and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in a three-way tag team match.
Matt Cardona heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cardona says Turning Point was "a hell of a show," then mentions how W. Morrissey cost him a win by shoving him into the referee before Moose got in the ring and Speared him. He says that he was close to beating Moose at Bound For Glory and that Moose knows what he is capable of, and that he is here for the Impact World Championship. As Cardona tells Moose that he is here to beat him, Moose shows up. Moose notes that Cardona has accomplished much in his eighteen-year career and that everyone knows who he is, then tells him not to overshoot all that as he is "not that guy" and will never be a top guy in the business. Moose then asks Cardona if he really wants to step into the ring with him, and promises that it will lost as long as his Intercontinental Championship run. After asking if that makes him mad, he says he is nothing more than a mid-carder. After Moose says he should change his name of "Mid-Cardona," Cardona dares him to call him that one more time. He does, and Cardona slaps the mic out of his hand before beating him up. Suddenly, W. Morrissey gets into the ring and brawls with Cardona. Cardona holds his own, but the numbers game eventually takes over. As Moose and Eddie are about to lay Cardona out, Eddie Edwards gets in the ring to make the save for Cardona, and he and Cardona clean house and force Moose and Morrissey to retreat. Cardona then raises the Impact World title over his head.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Eric Young says Turning Point turned up for us, and that Violent By Design is the most powerful thing and a powerful family, and that Rhino learned the hard way that nobody leaves Violent By Design. Eric Young says they are going for the Impact tag team titles, and that Rich Swann and Willie Mack are in the way of the power they need, and that they will become the base of their monument of violence. He says there is a design, and that it will be violent.
Backstage, Matt Cardona meets with Scott D'Amore, who puts him and Eddie Edwards in a tag team match with Moose and W. Morrissey. Cardona says he wants a shot at the World title as well, and D'Amore tells him to prove he is worthy of one tonight. Cardona leaves, then Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace show up wanting a shot at the Knockouts Championship. As Scott D'Amore mentions the upcoming Knockouts Ultimate X Match, Tasha Steelz shows up with Savannah Evans and says they are the only competition around. As Tasha and Savannah calls Jordynne and Rachael losers, D'Amore puts both sides in another match tonight.
In backstage footage from last week, Matthew Rehowldt meets with Chris Sabin about taking something negative in Ace Austin's shirt about him and turning it into a positive, then says he wants to see more of his creativity first-hand. Sabin, seeing this as a challenge, accepts.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Sabin beats "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt after Deonna Purrazzo distracts Sabin only to be stopped by Mickie James, who fights her.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with Chelsea Green concerning the Knockouts Ultimate X Championship, saying he will name the competitors next week. Chelsea tells D'Amore to call her, then leaves before Alisha shows up, saying she wants in. After D'Amore tells Alisha what he told Chelsea, Jai Vidal shows up wanting an opportunity in the ring. D'Amore says he has one opportunity, but that he may not want it. Vidal still wants it, and finds out that he is facing Jonah tonight.
Jonah Rock - now known as Jonah - beats Jai Vidal. After the match, Jonah says everyone is talking about "the top dog" because he take over wherever he goes. He says he showed up in New Japan to stand face-to-face with Moose, and says that he deserves to be World Champion. As for "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, he has heard from everyone that Alexander is the best wrestler in the world and says that to be the best, one must go through the top dog.
We see a video package chronicling the three-way match for the X Division Championship at Turning Point.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel, who says that he feels good about retaining the X Division Championship. However, he wanted to do that by beating Steve Maclin, and that did not happen. He calls pinning or submitting Maclin his biggest challenge to date, then Maclin suddenly rushes at Trey Miguel and attacks him before throwing a tool box at him. A security guard tries to stop the brawl, but he gets laid out by Maclin, who proceeds to choke Trey Miguel out with a power guard. This time three security guards come at Miguel and hold him back, but Trey Miguel gets away and dives at Maclin from above.
Throwback Throwdown II is on Impact Plus on December 18th!
Backstage, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and VSK call Brian Myers and tell him that they have gotten a tag team match with FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) to get things back on track. Throughout the phone call, Myers hangs up on Zicky Dice for having his number after getting it from Cardona's phone, then hangs up on VSK after Zicky asks Myers "How's the scrotum?"
Backstage, Moose talks with W. Morrissey, telling him that they have to stop Matt Cardona. Morrissey says he fails to see how that benefits him, but Moose says that if Cardona gets the World title, Morrissey won't get a shot at it. Morrissey questions if Moose will even give him a title shot, but Moose tells Morrissey that if he helps him stop Cardona, he will get the first crack at the World title.
Backstage, Kaleb with a K and Madison Rayne meets with a returning Tenille Dashwood. Madison and Kaleb get Madison up to speed with what is going on in Impact, and when she does Tenille suddenly wants to meet The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee).
Backstage, The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, Kaleb with a K) meets The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). The IInspiration notice The Influence, and The IInspiration, Tennille Dashwood and Kaleb with a K become fast friends. Madison Rayne does not know what to make of this.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat Violent By Design (Joe Doering and Deaner). After the match, Deaner, Doering and Eric Young attack Rich Swann and Willie Mack, then Rhino and Heath show up and clean house, forcing Deaner, Doering and Eric Young to retreat.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger tells Hernandez he has not been this happy for a long time, then Rohit Raju and Raj Singh try to sell Hernandez some cryptocurrency. As Rohit says he and Singh weren't invited to Wrestle House because they are not friends, Lawrence D shows up and syas they were not invited because he did not want their riff-raff. Rohit tells Lawrence D that since he was gone, he became X Division Champion. Lawrence D tells Rohit he can show him how good he is in a match next week before spraying himself with Ring Rust.
Eddie Edwards and Matt Cardona beat Moose and W. Morrissey after Cardona is able to counter the uranagi and roll up Moose. After the match, W. Morrissey lays Moose out with a big boot to the face.
After the show goes off the air, Scott D'Amore heads to the ring. After noting that things are not going Moose's way after how things have worked out like intended for the past several weeks, then mentions Matt Cardona telling him he wanted a shot at the Impact World Championship. He says that Cardona has proved himself tonight, but also mentions that W. Morrissey pinned Cardona at Turning Point and that Moose promised him a shot at the World Championship. He says that Moose has made a mess, but he will have a chance to clean it up when he defends the title at Hard To Kill against both Morrissey and Cardona in a three-way match.
VSK beat Sam Beale in the BTI match after the referee catches Sam Beale grabbing the tights on a schoolkid pin. After the match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Brian Myers attack Sam Beale, but Rich Swann and Willie Mack run into the ring to make the save.
Moose heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before Moose can say anything, Eddie Edwards rushes in with a Kendo stick, but Moose sees him coming and fights him. When Moose tosses Eddie out of the ring, however, Eddie fights back. Eddie and Moose take their fight to the stage, and multiple members of security have to break up the brawl. Moose returns to the ring, then says he knows he has done a lot of bad things to get to where he is today, including breaking the neck of a man he once called his best friend, and at Bound For Glory, he did the worst yet. He says he took everything "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander worked to get right out of his hands in front of his wife and child, then says he has no sympathy, because he has the Impact World Championship, which makes him the greatest champion in professional wrestling. He says it does not matter how elite someone is, what tribe someone is chief to or if someone is the boss, the man, a woman, a king, the queen, or if someone adds a new day to the week, because he is the greatest champion in professional wrestling. Moose then tells anyone who thinks that what he has done to get the World title is vile, evil and despicable, then they should imagine what he is capable of doing to keep it. As Moose looks to the stage to send a message to the locker room, he is German suplexed by Josh Alexander, and Moose flees into the crowd. Suddenly, Minoru Suzuki shows up and has a staredown with Josh Alexander, who soon focuses on Moose before Suzuki grabs him and punches him, starting a brawl between Alexander and Suzuki that security also has to break up.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose, who says he has pissed off a lot of people in the locker room and did a lot of bad things, and knows he has a big target on his back, but if any man can handle it, it is him. Matt Cardona congratulates Moose on beating him in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet and calling his shot later at Bound For Glory, saying he was so close to beating him. After Moose says "this close" doesn't win championships, Moose and Cardona brawl. Security quickly moves in to break the brawl up.
Trey Miguel retains the Impact X Division Championship against Rocky Romero. After the match, Trey Miguel is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin, who spears Trey as he is in the tree of woe position. Maclin then tells Trey that he has not beaten him yet.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering. She says that what it means to be Digital Media champ has yet to be determined, but she is determine to shape that with her large social media following. Suddenly, Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans show up, and Tasha congratulates Jordynne before asking Rachael what is it like to be the biggest loser in the Catch Your Shot Gauntlet Match thanks to her. Rachael says that did not work then and does not work now, as she and Jordynne are on the same page. Rachael then proposes that they take care of business in the ring.
Backstage, Steve Maclin tells Trey Miguel that he has not beaten him and that nobody has, and that Trey has what he wants and is owed to him: the X Division Championship. Scott D'Amore shows up and says nobody is owed anything, but if he wants to work his way to the title, he can make it happen. Maclin says he has no problem stacking up the bodies. Suddenly, Matt Cardona shows up wanting to get his hands on Moose, and Eddie Edwards shows up wanting Moose, too. D'Amore says Josh Alexander wants Moose, too, and puts them and Josh in a six-man tag match against Moose and two others of Moose's choice, assuming there isn't any bridges that Moose. Suddenly, D'Amore has to stop Josh Alexander from putting his hands on referee Brian Hebner for calling for the bell with his family in the ring, and tells him of the six-man tag team match. He also tells Alexander he wants to see him as the face of the company and that after he proves Christian wrong on not being championship material, he should not prove Christian right on having out of control emotions and tells him to do it for his family.
Rachael Ellering beats Tasha Steelz with a backslide pin.
Backstage, we hear from W. Morrissey, who calls Moose out for ending their alliance when it was no longer for convenient for him. When he makes it clear that he wants the World title, Moose shows up. Moose tells W. Morrissey that if he had a chance to turn on him, he would do it, and that he screwed Morrissey before Morrissey screwed him. He then keeps his word on making him the first title defense for helping take care of Eddie Edwards.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). They say that they are worldwide stars and Australian legends, and that they will take the Knockouts Division to a whole new level.
Heath vs. Joe Doering is thrown out when Rhino brawls with Deaner in the ring for getting involved in the match. After the match, Eric Young gets in the ring, and reminds Rhino that he is injured when Rhino confronts him. Deaner gets an elbow when he charges at Rhino, then Eric Young gets in the ring and attacks Rhino, revealing he is no longer hurt as he takes out Rhino with a top rope elbow drop and hits Heath with a piledriver.
We hear from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says they are the tag team of the year and the bookers of the year following Bound For Glory, and Gallows says they are still tag team champions after beating their competition. FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) shows up, and Juice Robinson tells The Good Brothers they did not beat them. David Finlay claims they can take the tag team titles off of them any day of the week, but Anderson tells FinJuice they have to earn their title shot.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Demon. Before The Demon can say why he is here, Johnny Swinger shows up to say that The Demon came to swerve him in his worst year since 1993, and says that his kind is not welcome here. The Demon says "My kind?" Swinger says "Demons!" Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus shows up, and Swinger soon walks away. The Demon then says he came back because demons are welcome here.
Mickie James heads to the ring. Mickie says that at Slammiversary, she did not have the Knockouts Championship on her mind, but when the opportunity for a chance at glory presented itself, she could not turn it down. She thanks Deonna Purrazzo for giving her the greatest match of her life and the hardest match she has ever fought, and while Deonna wants a rematch, nobody has heard from her since Bound For Glory. She then says that this is okay, because she has seen the competition in Impact Wrestling and knows there are a lot of women who want to tie up with her. Mickie says she welcomes the opportunity and that she is excited about the future. Suddenly, Madison Rayne and Kaleb with a K show up, and Madison welcomes Mickie back to Impact Wrestling, calling her a pillar and cornerstone of the Knockouts Championship alongside Gail Kim and Awesome Kong. She then says that she may not get the credit for what she has done for Impact and the Knockouts division, and that while Mickie has played in any playground that will welcome her, she has stayed in Impact the whole time. Mickie reminds Madison that she left and came back three times, then Madison tells Mickie not to get used to being Knockouts Champion when she defends it against her next week. Mickie accepts the challenge, then tells Madison to bring "her photographer" Kaleb with her so he can get a clean shot of her standing over Madison as Knockouts Champion. Kaleb tells Mickie thinks she is funny when she is stupid, and that she has half a mind to knock the smile off of her face. Mickie immediately slaps Kaleb before holding up the Knockouts Championship as Kaleb and Madison walking away.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose and W. Morrissey. When asked about their third partner, Moose says they are working on something. Moose and W. Morrissey then meet with Minoru Suzuki. Moose says he likes the fact that Suzuki is a very violent man and asks for his help. Suzuki stands up, then says "Josh Alexander." Suzuki then fist bumps with Moose and Morrissey.
Ace Austin beats Chris Sabin despite Sabin fending off Madman Fulton for getting involved in the match.
Matt Cardona beats Raj Singh in the BTI match after he and Chelsea Green beat up Rohit Taju on the outside.
Trey Miguel beats Laredo Kid and Alex Zayne (who is no longer performing in WWE as "Ari Sterling") in a three-way match to advance to the finals of the X Division Championship Tournament.
We hear from Matthew Rehwoldt, who says he saw command of Laredo Kid's lucha libre style, and says there are people in his position who would attack his mask and says that the world does not understand his art. He also says people do not understand him, then says he understands Laredo Kid, and he wants to bring Laredo Kid to his canvas to make the world accept what they create, and all Laredo Kid has to do is accept him.
In footage from earlier today, medical staff wrap Sami Callihan's foot in a cast before being taken to the hospital following a backstage attack from W. Morrissey and Eddie Edwards. As a result, tonight's main event is Eddie Edwards vs. W. Morrisey in a Street Fight, and Moose has been banned from ringside. We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that there will be no Moose and no Sami Callihan. He says that he and Sami knew what they were getting into, that Sami will be okay and that it ends between him and W. Morrissey tonight before he comes for Moose.
The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) beat Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering to become #1 contenders to the Impact Knockout Tag Team Championships after Kaleb with a K keeps Jordynne Grace distracted.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Christopher Daniels, who says that "the Forbidden Door" brought him back, then says he didn't have to knock on the door when he helped build the house. As he says that he will read the gospel to Madman Fulton tonight, Josh Alexander shows up and thanks Daniels for the help last week. Christian Cage shows up and blames what happened on Josh, but Daniels tells them to keep it civil. Daniels says that he has an agenda that he will tell them about later on the way out, then Christian Cage tells Josh Alexander that he only came out last week so that Alexander would have no excuses.He then tells Alexander to keep his emotions in check if he wants to become world champ.
Backstage, Brian Myers teaches physical fitness to Sam Beale, Zicky Dice and Manny Lemons by having them do 250 push-ups. VSK is also there, and he finished ten minutes ago. Sam, Manny and Zicky find out from Brian Myers that VSK is "a cut above them," and Brian Myers blames them for costing him a tag team title shot. Sam Beale tells Manny and Zicky to start taking notes.
We hear from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), who are still on vacation, drinking beers, putting themselves over on Twitter and beating up Jon Moxley. Doc Gallows plus Impact Insiders on YouTube before he and Anderson brag about who they've beaten. Doc Gallows then says they need opponents for Bound For Glory, and that a #1 contender's match between FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) and Bullet Club (Chris Bey, "Switchblade" Jay White, El Phantasmo) has been set up with the winner facing them for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. Anderson says they have a future in the business as bookers, and that everyone will begin to hate them more than they already have.
We see Deonna Purrazzo drive to Mickie James' residence. When she enters the stable, she finds Mickie James and the two of them brawl. Deonna knocks Mickie James, but Mickie stops her before she can lock her in the stall and fights back and eventually lays her out with a helmet before taking it outside. Mickie blinds Deonna with a water hose before trying to drown her in a bucket of water, and when someone starts noticing that something is going on, Deonna leaves.
Backstage, we hear from FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay). Juice Robinson says they were outnumbered by Bullet Club (Chris Bey, "Switchblade" Jay White, El Phantasmo) yet again last week, and David Finlay says that they have found a way to even the odds: Chris Sabin. Sabin shows up and proposes they beat Bullet Club next week before partying with a few beers.
"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Madman Fulton after "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander stops Ace Austin and despite Fulton kicking out of Angel's Wings at one.
At Swinger's Palace, Scott D'Amore shows up, and Johnny Swinger tells him not to take Bound For Glory for Las Vegas, Nevada so Swinger's Palace doesn't get shut down. D'Amore wants to know what is in it for him. Johnny Swinger then says he will pack up and head to Las Vegas to shut down the competition, and Scott D'Amore says that sould not be a problem without a Nevada state casino license. When Swinger says he doesn't have a license to run a casino in Tennessee, D'Amore tells Swinger that he just incriminated himself and that he has no choice but to shut the whole thing down, much to the displeasure of Swinger.
Backstage, Ace Austin tells Madman Fulton he has nothing to be ashamed of, then he has Fulton take the cameraman to Scott D'Amore's office. Austin meets with D'Amore, saying the inmates are running the asylum and that Josh Alexander keeps getting involved in his and Fulton's matches. Scott D'Amore says that he has given his word to someone else last week and that with Christian Cage now being medically cleared, Fulton and Austin will face Christian and Josh Alexander in a tag team match next week.
Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) head to the ring. Eric Young says they had all the momentum, power and control until someone made a mistake and let the sickness back in and take control, and that someone was Rhino. He says that he knows Rhino knows he made a mistake and that he forced their hand, and left him lying so he could see the truth and be his purest form, then tells him he has a decision to make and is either with them or against them. Eric Young says that nobody walks away from Violent By Design and that Rhino needs to make the right choice. Rhino shows up, and Eric Young asks him if he will do the right thing, and says that his voice is the only thing that matters, not the fans'. Eric Young tells Rhino that he needs to make a decision and make the right choice, and tells him not to force their hand and make them violent again. Violent By Design surround Rhino as Eric Young tells Rhino he brought this crossroads on himself. Eric Young tells Rhino to do the right thing. All of a sudden, Heath shows up for the first time in months and brawls with Violent By Design, sending them into a retreat while Rhino stands in a corner. When Heath stands in the middle of the ring to welcome Rhino back, however, Rhino leaves, but he does not leave with Violent By Design and instead leaves through the crowd.
A tournament to crown the first Impact Digital Media Champion starts October 5th on Impact Plus and Impact Ultimate Insiders.
Eddie Edwards beats W. Morrissey in a Street Fight in which Moose in banned from ringside following a Boston Knee Party to a barbed wire chair into Morrissey's face, thanks to Alisha. After the match, Moose runs into the ring and attacks Eddie before Spearing him through a table. Alisha checks on Eddie afterwards, but Morrissey and Moose gang up on Alisha. Morrissey forces Alisha to watch as Moose wraps a chair around Eddie's neck before sending Eddie into the ring post and smashing it into his neck and throat with another chair. Morrissey and Moose walk away, and Alisha and a referee check on Eddie to end the show.
Jake Something beats John Skyler in the BTI match.
In memory of Shannon "Daffney" Spruill, 1975 - 2021.
Taylor Wilde, Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering beat The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne).
We see footage from NWA Empowerrr, where Deonna Purrazzo defended and retained the Impact Knockouts Championship against Melina. We also see footage from Mickie James vs. Kylie Ray at NWA 73, where Mickie James came out on top only to be attacked by a masked woman who reveals herself to be Deonna Purrazzo.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Matthew Rehwoldt. Purrazzo says her actions speak for themselves, and Rehwoldt states that Mickie James was convinced Purrazzo could not beat Melina, but Purrazzo proved Mickie wrong. He then says that the two of them can move on, and that Trey Miguel has his attention. Purrazzo says that when the two of them, they keep it, and that they are not to be crossed.
We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says that history has come full circle, as he beat Christian Cage and Jack Swagger to become ECW Champion in WWE, then Christian shows up and mentions that Tommy did not pin him. Christian then says he hopes that Tommy Dreamer beats Ace Austin and faces him for the Impact World Championship, as it would be fitting. Tommy then asks Christian to let him do this on his won, as he wants no excuses when he faces him.
Before the next match, Rosemary is attacked by a member of No Way's conga line, and it is revealed to be Tasha Steelz in disguise. Havok chases Tasha to the back only to be laid out by Savannah Evans, then Havok and Rosemary run to the back.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat Fallah Bahh and No Way.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Sting vs. Abyss vs. Christian Cage for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Final Resolution 2007.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews W. Morrissey, who says that Sami Callihan made a mistake hitting him with a baseball and sticking his nose in his business. However, he has a small amount of respect for Callihan and Eddie Edwards. Morrissey admits that he likes their being honest with hating each other, and says that their honesty will not get them far when Moose shows up. Moose says he agrees with what W. Morrissey has had to say about the business since he showed up. He says that he will stab Morrissey in the back the first chance he gets because Morrissey would do it to, then says they have problems with both Callihan and Edwards before stating he is not looking for a friendship, but an alliance.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that he does not know how to get through to "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, who he says does not know a thing about destruction or what he is capable of, which is mayhem. He then says that if Petey Williams wants to pick a fight, they can do it next week, and it will be mayhem for all.
Moose heads to the ring. He says it pisses him off that everyone in this era wants to be a hero and that Eddie Edwards wants to be the hero to "all the imbeciles" in the crowd, and says that gave Edwards a date with the devil. Moose reminds Edwards that they have a history, and that he is a monster and a wrestling god now, and dares Edwards to get in the ring so he can prove that the hero does not always save the day. Eddie Edwards shows up and brawls with Moose, and as Edwards strikes Moose with the Kendo stick, W. Morrisey shows up and grabs Edwards so that Moose can hit Edwards with a lariat. Moose and Morrissey proceed to lay out and powerbomb Edwards, then Moose tells Eddie Edwards that the hero does not save the day in this story.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Fallah Bahh and No Way. Fallah and No Way say they had no idea Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans would attack Decay, then TJP shows up. After the three of them get on the same page, TJP proposes they head to Swinger's Palace next week.
We see Eric Young speak with Rhino, who tells him that the reckoning for failing time and time again is here. He says that he sees a pattern. He says that the sickness is back in Rhino, and that Rhino must suffer in order to be cured. He says that the openings he feels will be the sickness leaving the body, and that he must be isolated and left to suffer in the darkness.
Jake Crist answers "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander's open challenge for the Impact X Division Championship.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Jake Crist. After the match, Gia Miller interviews Josh Alexander in the ring, who says he has to defend the X Division Championship against former champions for himself, his legacy and the Impact fans in order to become the greatest X Division Champion of all time. Suddenly, Chris Sabin shows up and says he is a big fan and that he loves what he has done in the ring, and that his reign as X Division Champion is amazing, but Alexander has only held the title once while he has held it eight times. He says that Alexander must beat the greatest of all time in him to become the greatest, and proposes a title match at Victory Road, with the winner reaching greatness. Alexander shakes Sabin's hand.
Sam Beale issues an offer for anyone who wants to become a professional wrestler. We then see some videos from some takers. We then see some of these people from the videos as Brian Myers teaches how to make alliances. The line of hopefuls is cut to two people: Manny Lemons and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who is almost cut until Beale tells him they will only have Manny Lemons if he does. Myers says he will see Zicky and Manny next week.
Rohit Raju and Shera beat Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green when Shera refuses to fight Chelsea Green only for to Rohit Raju to throw Cardona out of the ring after Cardona hits Shera with Radio Silence before kicking Chelsea Green in the jaw for the win.
We see Kimber Lee and Su Yung. Kimber says that some souls will be collected, and that others will be converted. We then find out that Brandi Lauren is now one of Su Yung's minions as Su Yung tells her that her time has come.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) head to the ring. Anderson tells the fans to shut up, then he and Gallows bring up Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Gallows says they snuck a roll-up on them in a non-title match to earn #1 contendership for the Impact tag team titles only for Willie Mack to go through a table. Gallows says that nobody wins championship while in traction and makes fun of Willie Mack, then Rich Swann shows up with a chair and fights off The Good Brothers until security steps in.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore calls off security and, knowing Rich Swann wants to get his hands on The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), puts him in a match against Karl Anderson in a Bunkhouse Brawl next week.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Tommy Dreamer with The Fold from out of nowhere after Dreamer beats up Madman Fulton at ringside for putting Austin's foot on the bottom rope. (Had Dreamer won, he would have been part of the Impact World Championship match at Victory Road, making the match a three-way match.
