Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 25, 2026

In footage from last Sunday, the Terry Golden and the Kick Ass Wrestling outlaws have to be forced away from the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. Simon is about to speak when Robbie Maddux and Major Curtis suddenly show up. Major Curtis accuses Simon of brainwashing Maddux only for Simon to grab him and throw him into the ring. Simon then grabs a metal folding chair and smashes it across Major Curtis' back before hitting him with the elbow drop. He then grabs the spiked shoulder pad, and Robbie Maddux and members of security have to stop Simon from hitting Curtis with the spikes.

Backstage, we hear from "Action" Mike Jackson, who talks about his history with wrestling in Memphis, Tennessee before declaring he wants to be the longest-reigning Junior Heritage Champion.

In footage from last Sunday at Ghost River Brewing Company on Main Street, Team Memphis Wrestling (Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders) beat Team Kick Ass Wrestling (Danny B. Good and Chris Rocker) in a steel cage match after Sanders climbs out of the cage. After the match, Motley Crews and Terry Golden get in the steel cage and attack Derrick King before being escorted away from the ring.

We hear from James Elllsworth, who has not been in Memphis Wrestling for some time. James Ellsworth messes with Big Dan and is met by The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker), who think that Ellsworth is looking for them. Ellsworth says he is looking for The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte), then he finds out the hard way that "plug it in" is more than a gimmick.

Backstage, Bobbi Thunder is confronted by Xya, who says that she will be watching her match with Raven Black and that she wants the winner.

Raven Black retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bobbi Thunder. After the match, Raven Black grabs a bottle, but Xya shows up with a metal folding chair and chases her out of the ring.

Backstage, James Ellsworth is still feeling the effects of being shocked by The Shocker when Notorious Bradley tries to call Ellsworth. Ellsworth touches Ruffshot Lamonte's shoulder from behind and gets knocked out cold by Lamonte with one punch. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) have to get Ellsworth some medical assistance.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby admits that he lost the Heritage Championship and that Mike Anthony beat him on July 4th, then says that this is still his era and he will get the title back to become a three-time Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. Bosby wants his championship rematch in two weeks, and he wants his rematch to be a two-out-of-three falls match, which he has never lost. He says Mike Anthony got lucky, but he will not get lucky again. He then proclaims that when he wins, he will shove his victory down everyone's throats.

Backstage, Gavin White is looking for Kevin White and cannot find him.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) vs. The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest. The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. At the start of the match, Gavin White comes out without Kevin White, having been unable to find Kevin. Gavin tells Dustin Starr that Kevin was here, but he cannot find him. Tim Grind says that The Bizness Dawgs want this match, and Lil' Grind proclaims that Kevin is scared and demands that Gavin either relinquish the tag team titles or face them two-on-one. Gavin says he is not a quitting man and faces The Bizness Dawgs two-on-one. During the match, however, The Slaugherhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up and decimate both teams.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 4, 2026

It is announced that after the end of last week's episode, Derrick King, Matchmaker King Cobra and "The Gift" Ray Sanders are attacked by members of Kick Ass Wrestling led by Terry Golden. Security and officials are also attacked in the process. Motley Crew, David Rocker, Danny B. Good and "The Hotstepper" DJ Brown are among those carrying out the attack. Golden says that if Memphis Wrestling wants a war, they have one. Golden says that Kick Ass Wrestling is the last bastion of real Memphis Wrestling and that Starr's promotion "is not Memphis wrestling."

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that Mike Anthony is not going to be the American hero today and that Anthony will either tap out or get his ankle snapped off.

K-Toomer retains the Big Mane Fight Championship against K-Toomer by submissoin. Before the match, K-Toomer warns Robbie Maddux that while he likes him, this is serious business, and he does not want to fight his friends. Robbie throws his drink at K-Toomer's face instead and gets utterly decimated.

We hear from VaShawn Harvey, who says that he has worked harder than anybody in Memphis Wrestling to win the workhorse championship. He then says that Marko "Hangtime" Harris wants his title, but he beats him every time, and next week, they will settle it once and for all, and afterwards, he will still be Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion.

Dustin Starr interviews "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage, who is dressed up for today's show. He says that he has spoken with some people in the back, then says that being Junior Heritage Champion has been an honor. He then says that his injuries have piled up, as he has just got shoulder injury and also has a knee surgery, and as a result, he must relinquish the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship. Suddenly, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and Moses show up, and Knox says that he is glad that Colton Cage is injured and hurt, for he would have beaten him for the Junior Heritage Championship anyway and headed to Beverly Hills. When Eli Knox demands the title, it is announced by Dustin Starr that there will be a match next week to decide the next Junior Heritage Champion.

Backstage, Major Curtis chews out Robbie Maddux for facing K-Toomer and tells him to toughen up, saying that this is not what he trained him for and to pull it in for America.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats Major Curtis, "Livewire" Bobby Ford and J. Webb in a Fatal 4th of July Match depsite Bobby Ford getting a chain to use as a weapon during the match.

Jake Brewer reports from the second annual Memphis Wrestling Hot Dog Eating Contest. The clown from last week (whose name is Yonko) is seen, and he also takes part in the contest. John Jolly ends up winning the contest with four hot dogs left.

Backstage, we hear from Raven Black and Bobbi Thunder. Raven says it does not matter who Xya brings, as she and Bobbi Thunder will beat her and her tag team partner today. Bobbi says they had a deal, and Raven says they have to take care of Xya first.

Xya and Gigi Turner beat Raven Black and Bobbi Thunder after Raven and Bobbi fight over who beats up the debuting Gigi Turner. After the match, Raven and Bobbi argue with each other on the way to the back while Xya and Gigi watch.

Mike Anthony beats Tim Bosby to win the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship for a second time after senior official David Knight stops Bosby from hitting Mike Anthony with a Con-Chair-To, allowing Anthony to drop kick the chair in Bosby's hands into Bosby's head before hitting three brainbusters to win the match and the title.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 27, 2026

In backstage footage from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders are greeted by the locker room. Wonder Boy says that he would usually call them citizens, but in this care, they are the heroes, and in case they run low on energy, they can always plug it in with The Shocker. Kevin White says that he just got back and he is not ready to quit yet, and if he had to pick anybody, it could be Derrick King. K-Toomer says he usually comes to Derrick King and King Cobra for advice and looks to Ray Sanders like a brother, then says that what is happening to Memphis Wrestling is unacceptable and that they must take it back, as they worked too hard for this and they do not want a mockery of this for the future. He also says that they tell him not to tear the place up all the time, and that it is their turn to tear the place up.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Raven Black by disqualification after Raven hits Diana with a bottle. After the match, however, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up and restarts the match as a no-disqualification match. Bobbi Thunder shows up and tosses Diana into the ring, where Raven pins Diana to become the champion. Raven Black beats Diana Taylor to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Sanders says they must win, and Derrick says they will. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up wondering who their partner is and when he will be here, and Derrick King says he will be here. Sanders says the third man causes trouble wherever he goes, but he still does not trust him. Nevertheless, Sanders and Cobra trust Derrick King.

We see footage from last week in Jackson, Tennessee where Kevin and Gavin White beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) by disqualification after RJW hits Nasty Nick with a whip.

Backstage, Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah rue the loss of KJ Rockett and the $5,000 bounty on Mike Anthony, then Sevyn says that the vibes are not working. All of a sudden, a man who calls himself "Brown Sugar" and "The Sweet One" shows up offering to help them out.

Dustin Starr moderates a contract signing between Mike Anthony and Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Mike Anthony shows up first, and eh says that he does not call himself the best; the fans do. The crowd chants "MVP," and Mike Anthony says that this was the fans' choice, that he is the MVP's MVP, and that Bosby will go up and go down for the three count while he becomes Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. Mike Anthony signs the contract. Tim Bosby shows up, then says he will not be signing the contract because if he does and they have to wrestle, he will embarass Mike Anthony like he has embarassed everyone else because he is getting the match. Bosby says that the fans are not getting their match, then Mike Anthony says that Bosby is "second to one" and that he can end his career right now. Bosby signs the contract after some hesitation, then pokes Mike Anthony in the eye with the pen. Mike Anthony responds with a low blow before putting Bosby through the table for the contract signing with a brainbuster.

Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders beat The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) and Big Vito in a ladder match for controlling ownership of Memphis Wrestling. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tries to climb the ladder, but he is stopped - and punched - by Matchmaker King Cobra. Soon after this, Kale stops Ray Sanders from climbing the ladder and pulls out a black ladder with "Hollywood" on it. As he climbs it, the lights go out, then Sycho Simon shows up for the first time since he lost the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Kale thinks that Simon is on his side until he gets choke slammed, then clotheslines and elbow drops . He then extends his hand to Ray Sanders, who takes it. Simon helps Sanders up, and Sandrs climbs the ladder and grabs the briefcase to win the match and controlling ownership of Memphis Wrestling from The Hollywood Clique.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 30, 2026

We see footage of "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant with the fans and The Super Friends at the WrestleCenter.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against CJ Blaine.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock makes it clear to the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) that he hates "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, does not want him on his show, and wants him gone.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats Wonder Boy after Moses rams Wonder Boy into the ring post. Eli Knox gets the win, thanks to Moses! After the match, Eli Knox and Moses attacks Wonder Boy, and when The Shocker tries to make the save, he gets laid out. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Eli Knox says that the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship was taken away from him and that he is deserves and is entitled to a championship rematch.

"The Ember" Shawn Aries beats Main Event Bradley.

Backstage, The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) try to cash in on Tim Bosby's bounty and attack Mike Anthony, but Mike Anthony sees them coming and throws them into the bed of his Chevrolet Silverado and locks them in. He then dares anyone else who wants to cash in to cash in.

Raven Black beats Big Mama in a Shelby County Street Fight.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) attack random people in the parking lot as Reverend Ash Taylor brings up their cage match victory and says the rest of the locker room is fresh meat. All of a sudden, Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) show up with a bullwhip and a chain, and The Slaughterhouse back off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Sanders says he never got to see "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant wrestle, but he appreciates what Valiant paved the way for. Derrick King talks about how he first went on the road with Jimmy Valiant and learned how to sell gimmick, learned to play gin rummy, and learned how to make it in the business, saying that Valiant "is one of the greatest wrestlers we have ever had in life." "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant comes out and thanks everyone for the kind words and for having him back, then says he has been all over the world yet he has always loved Memphis, Tennessee. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) shows up, and he calls Jimmy Blaylock a doughboy before starting a "doughboy" chant. Blaylock does not find this funny and express his hate for him and has Secret Service toss him out of the WrestleCenter. Matchmaker King Cobra confronts Jimmy Blaylock, but Blaylock says he can do whatever he wants before threatening to fire everyone around him.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 2, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Tim Bosby says the fans are booing him because he made "The Gift" Ray Sanders and that Ray Sanders cannot challenge him again for as long as he is champion, then says that Mike Anthony is next, stating he is cashing checks his mouth cannot cash. Mike Anthony shows up, and calls the fans' cheering for him respect, then mentions Bosby claiming to be the new king of Memphis Wrestling and makes it clear that he has next. Bosby tells Mike Anthony he is not next in line, because he is in the main event, but not with Mike Anthony. He then invites Mike Anthony to watch his main event title match at the announce desk, assuming he can make it. When Dustin Starr asks what that means, Tim Bosby refuses to elaborate, then says "Open invitation" before walking backwards to the back. Mike Anthony says today's show will be great.

Backstage, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders meet with Matchmaker King Cobra when King Cobra gets a manila envelope. Inside the envelope is a note, and Cobra says "You wouldn't beleve this" to Derrick King and that he will have to deal with what has come up himself.

Before the next match, K-Toomer places a plain black bag on the announce desk.

K-Toomer beats Peyton Presley. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. On the subject of the black bag, he was excited about Memphis Wrestling, saying it was a place where one could make a name for themselves, but now he is not, and he is to restore order and bring the old Memphis Wrestling back. He then pulls the BMF - Big Mane Fight - Championship out of the bag, stating that it represents the championship glory he sought out, and dares anybody from anywhere in the wrestling world to take him on.

Raven Black beats Bobbi Thunder with a curb stomp.

In footage from earlier today, Eugene is at a bounce house for the first-ever "Eugene Bounce-Off." We see Eugene, CJ Blaine and a bunch of kids jumping in a bounce house. Major Curtis shows up and chews out Robbie Maddox for being in the bounce house, then refuses to take his combat boots off, and gets tossed out of the bounce house by CJ Blaine for it.

Dustin Starr interviews Eugene at the announce desk. Eugene says he used to be friends with Marko Stunt, but admits that Marko has not been acting like "a very nice guy" as of late after turning on Marko "Hangtime" Harris to side with VaShawn Harvey. Marko Stunt and VaShawn Harvey show up, and Marko Stunt says that people seem to have never had to do what they had to do to feed their family, and calls VaShawn Harvey family. Marko Stunt says that he and VaShawn Harvey are not bad guys and that he and Eugene can be friends, and that Marko Harris is the bad guy. Eugene says Marko Stunt stabbed Marko Harris in the back, and wants Marko Harris to punch Marko Stunt in the nose. Marko Stunt says he does not wrestle anymore, but he will give Marko Harris a chance to punch VaShawn Harvey in the face.

Backstage, Mike Anthony is on the phone with someone. He looks around briefly, having the feeling that he is being watched.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx with a stack-up pin in the corner after putting his feet on the top rope for leverage. After the match, Bobby Ford pretends to drink out of the Cobra Cup.

We see footage of Lil' Homie and Gavin White training while Tim Grind and Kevin White watch. Afterwards, Lil' Homie tells Gavin that when it comes to Gavin and Kevin becoming the new tag team champions, they have a long way to go.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Ember" Shawn Aries by submission with a powerbomb backbreaker followed by the ankle lock. After the match, Bosby reapplies the ankle lock to Shawn Aries, then Mike Anthony heads to the ring. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony is attacked from behind by "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Bryan Keith hits Mike Anthony with a Tiger Bomb before Bosby puts Mike Anthony in an ankle lock.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 18, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Sanders says he beat Tim Bosby once and he can beat him again, and calls him out so he can face him for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Bosby shows up and says Ray Sanders is nothing more than a charity case, but if he wants another shot, he will got it on the condition that if Sanders loses again, he cannot challenge for the title again for as long as he is champion. Sanders accepts the challenge, and the match happens right now. Bosby takes this an an opportunity to ram Sanders into the ring post before the match can begin. Derrick King guests on commentary.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gift" Ray Sanders by submission with the ankle lock. As per pre-match stipulation, Sanders cannot challenge for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship again for as long as Bosby is champion.

Jake Brewer announces that next week, The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) and The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) will face off in a steel cage match.

Xya vs. Raven Black ends in a no-contest. During the match, Raven Black grabs a bottle, and when Paige Collett tries to stop her, Raven hits her in the back of the head with the bottle when she turns her back.

CJ Money beats Main Event Bradley in a Tough Love Match after CJ Blaine and Mama Money confront Bradley for illegally choking CJ Money, allowing CJ Money to get the schoolkid pin and the win. After the match, Bradley tries to shake CJ Money's hand only for CJ Money to bring him down with a drop toe hold so that Mama Money can whip Bradley in the back with a leather belt.

We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra, who calls out Vince Russo, saying that if Russo gets out of line even once, he will send him back where he came from. Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Vince Russo tells Caleb Konley that Memphis Wrestling paid a lot of money to get him here, and that they are not going back. Konley says he has some friends in Juggalo Championship Wrestling and that they will flush the toilet that is Memphis Wrestling.

The Circus (Barnabas the Leader, Jackson Crowley, Abel Booker) returns as "The Outbreak," with Barnabas now known as "Barnabas the Bizarre" as they team with Kaleb Conley.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) and Big John Dalton beat Caleb Konley and The Outbreak (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) in a six-man tag match after The Outbreak inadvertently spit black poison mist into Konley's eyes, allowing Big John Dalton to hit a top rope splash on Konley back in the ring for the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 21, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Bosby says the fans are only booing him because he beat "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, and that Nemeth found out what happened when you step in the ring with "the best independent wrestler today." He calls "The Gift" Ray Sanders "Ray Ray," "a charity case," and "a paper champion," then says Sanders crumbled harder than the Memphis Grizzlies. He also announces that Frankie Kazarian will be here next week to explain his actions.

During the week, everybody is curious about the wooden box outside of the WrestleCenter to be delivered to "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and not to be opened until April 11th.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Ember" Shawn Aries after Knox's bodyguard trips Aries off the top rope. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Knox says that nobody should be worried about his enforcement and that the attention should be on him. As for the crate outside of the WrestleCenter, he has no idea what is going on with it.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Mike Anthony meet with Matchmaker King Cobra and Derrick King. Mike Anthony states that the both of them want revenge, saying "either they show up, or I show the hell out."

It is announced that The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) and The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) have been banned from the building after their actions last week by Matchmaker King Cobra. We then hear from The Slaughterhouse. Reverend Ash Taylor states that being banned from the building will not stop them and that they want The Modern Day Monsters, and that it is up to Matchmaker King Cobra to make it happen. He says that they are coming next week, and that it will not matter if The Modern Day Monsters come prepared.

Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra is on the phone and surrounded by security at the parking lot outside of the WrestleCenter, stating that someone has attacked Big Mama. There are broken bottles on the pavement indicating a brawl recently happened.

Before the next match, Raven Black is seen drinking out of a beer bottle on the way to the ring, strongly implying that she attacked Big Mama in the WrestleCenter parking lot.

Raven Black beats Makkari Kandy with a schoolkid pin after grabbing Makkari's hair.

We see CJ Money thanking someone for letting him stay with them. That someone is CJ Blaine, who is happy to help him, but tells him that he will have to go back home.

We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth meeting and greeting the fans at the WrestleCenter.

We hear from VaShawn Harvey, who says that he gave Marko Stunt a taste of what will happen in today's main event and that he will not only put Marko "Hangtime" Harris in the ground, but he will become the new Internet Champion.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against VaShawn Harvey after VaShawn Harvey wraps his chain around his fist to use as a weapon - much to Marko Stunt's disapproval - only to fall victim to a cutter from top rope by Marko Harris as soon as he gets back in the ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 14, 2026

In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is met by Wonderboy and The Shocker. Wonderboy says that Tim Bosby thinks he is a hero, but he is no longer the hero that he claims to be, and that he and The Shocker have his back.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington after Washington tries to put Roberts through two chairs with a top rope cross body only for Roberts to avoid it and choke slam Washington through the two chairs. As per pre-match stipulation, Roberts gets five minutes with Justin Case after the match, and after one punch, one splash in the corner and one leg drop, Roberts puts Justin Case away in one. After that, Roberts hits the Earthquake sit-down splash on Roberts.

Backstage, VaShawn Harvey gets between Marko Stunt and Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Marko Stunt has to get between them, then tells VaShawn that he has to listen more to make the most out of his potential.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) ends before it can even begin when both teams brawl and a fan gets splashed into the wall, which leads to all of the referees and security holding both teams back.

Backstage, it has been two weeks since CJ Money has run away. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money ponder what to do, with Bradley having checked aunts and uncles. Mama Money asks if he's checked Big Nasty Phil's house. Bradley realizes what he has to do.

We hear from "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who says that he has had an uphill battle to come from nothing and become something, and says that he will overcome and that he will win.

Big Mama beats Raven Black after falling back-first to break a sleeper hold before hitting a sit-down splash.

We hear from K-Toomer, who references that the "hard times" that Dusty Rhodes talked about in the 1980s are hte same hard times that he is facing. He says that he has been holding back all this time, and that he is coming back to make hard times fall on everybody.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Tim Bosby by disqualification after Bosby hits Nemeth with a low blow in full view of the referee. Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 7, 2026

In footage from after last week's show went off the air, Frankie Kazarian is about to hit "The Gift" Ray Sanders with a Kendo stick with assistance from Tim Bosby when "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth suddenly shows up to save Sanders.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth at the announce desk. Nemeth says he was passing through on the way to Nashville, Tennessee and he had to stop by to watch the main event when he noticed Frankie Kazarian, and calls Kazarian out so he can have a match with him. Tim Bosby shows up instead of Kazarian, and takes his jacket off to reveal a shirt with an arrow pointing up at him saying "New King of Memphis." He says Kazarian is not here and says Nemeth was his favorite wrestler growing up and he wanted to be him. He then grew up and realized that being like Nemeth is being second best, and if Nemeth wants to make a challenge, then they can face off in the ring. Nemeth accepts, but he wants the Heritage Championship on the line. Bosby says he will not back down and that he will show everyone that he is new king of Memphis Wrestling.

In footage from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra makes it to the building in a GMC Sierra and is told there is a package for him, but that it is too big to bring into the building. King Cobra finds a crate with the words "Deliver to Memphis Wrestling, Eli Knox, 4-11-26."

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) after Tim Grind hits Kale with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane from the top rope after Secret Service distracts the referee and Xya Wolfe tries and fails to stop Blaylock from interfering in the match.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who warns Nixi XS that she will show her why she is the real Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion. After the match, Nixi XS shows up and says she is the real Women's Champion. Both women stare each other down raising their respective championship belts.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Judy Lee.

We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says it took Justin Case's help for Zay Washington to beat him despite his broken ankle. He says that Washington is not good enough to run the play on his own, and if Washington wants a decisive win, then they will have a no-disqualification match. Roberts says that when he is done, he will get his hands on Justin Case for five minutes and prove he is just another bum running his mouth.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he is not mad with anyone but himself. He says that he is the best in the business that nobody gave the keys to, as he does not run the game the way everyone else wants him to. He says that he is the Master of Fatjitsu, and that he is the meanest and the baddest.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony asks the fans to forgive him, then says enough is enough. He tells Tim Bosby that he warned him, and says that he was right. Anthony declares he is on a warpath and that Bosby and Frankie Kazarian's asses belong to him. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money show up. Bradley says that CJ Money has run away from home, and Mama Money wants CJ to come home. Bradley says that a child is missing, yet Anthony is out here crying about a championship. Bradley says that Anthony sounds like he is looking for a fight, and Anthony accepts Bradley's challenge only to be attacked from behind from Bradley.

Mike Anthony beats Main Event Bradley.

Big Mama confronts Raven Black for attacking Xya Wolf. Raven says that Big Mama has been MIA and that she has been attacked in the last week, but Big Mama says she did not teach her to act like this and that she needs a lesson.

Xya Wolf beats Raven Black with a crucifix pin. After the match, Raven Black attacks and curb stomps Xya Wolf before continuing to attack her. She then grabs a metal folding chair to hit Xya Wolfe, but Big Mama shows up and stops her from using it. Raven Black retreats.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats VaShawn Harvey to win the Cobra Cup Finals and the Cobra Cup after VaShawn Harvey brings the Cobra Cup into the ring to use as a weapon only for senior official David Knight to take it away. VaShawn then tries to wrap his chain around his hand to use as a weapon only for Chris Lexx to counter with a backslide pin for the win and the Cobra Cup.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 13, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk to start today's show. Diana is glad to have the women's championship back where it belongs, and says that Nyxx lost it so easily that she did not deserve it. As Diana states that there is nobody in the back who can touch her for the belt, Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) shows up, and Main Event Bradley states that the only reason Diana is a three-peat champion is because Mama Money was not involved. He calls Mama Money the best women's wrestler in Memphis Wrestling and declares that Mama Money will win the women's title and bring more money to Main Event Money. Diana says that she knows how Main Event Money works and that she has her own friends: Xya Wolfe and Raven Black. Bradley says he feels like beating up women today, and challenges them to a six-person tag match.

Diana Taylor, Xya Wolfe and Raven Black beat Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) in a six-person tag match.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Sanders says that the last time he and Simon were in the ring, he piledrived him into chairs in front of friends and family. He says that Simon has been suspended, then rips his neck brace off and says he is looking for a fight. He says he has faced lions, tigers and bears his whole life and has been in all kinds of matches, and he has even beaten Aaron Roberts, and he is not scared of Simon. Simon may have put him down, but he will get back up and face him again. He announces that Matchmaker King Cobra has made it official, and next week, it is him and Simon in a no-disqualification match for the Heritage Championship.

We see a vignette for Major Curtis, who is looking for new soldiers for his platoon in the WrestleCenter. He has somebody do 25 push-ups, then says he will return next week. Meanwhile, someone is watching as they mop the floor. (Major Curtis is actually Jaymes from Special Forces being repackaged.)

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox guests on commentary for the next match.

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Ember" Shawn Aries. After the match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox tells Colton Cage that he has only survived him before demanding another title shot. Colton Cage says Eli Knox had his respect, but he threw it all away, then wants to know what Eli Knox has and demands he put something on the line. Eli Knox is left speechless.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) vs. Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and RJW) ends with The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) beating up both teams. Reverend Ash Taylor demands that they either get The Modern Day Monsters, or else this keeps happening.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington by disqualification after Washington hits Roberts with a low blow in full view of the ref after Roberts catches Justin Case's chain. Washington then wraps the chair around Roberts' head and runs him into the ring post before Justin Case handcuffs Roberts to the ring. Washington gives Roberts more of a beating, and Justin Case slaps Roberts in the face. Senior referee David Knight has to call for help and check on Roberts. Justin Case and Zay Washington leave, but Washington returns for one more cheap shot on Roberts.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 15, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra announces that a #1 contender will soon be decided for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. He says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Tim Bosby and Marko "Hangtime" Harris were all considered, and that Ray Sanders is the #1 contender. Ray Sanders shows up and says that since he was a kid, he watched Corey Maclin's Memphis Wrestling. He says he has gone from being the WrestleCenter's first trainee to being in line for the Heritage Championship. The fans agree when Ray Sanders asks them if they think he is ready, then says he has faced lions, tigers and bears his whole life and that family and friends are behind him and that on Thanksgiving weekend, he is coming for Sycho Simon.

Backstage, K-Toomer is seen with fans at the merchandise table when Big John Dalton's father Big Daddy meets with K-Toomer. He wants the beef squashed and The Big Manes back together, as he did not raise Big John to be like this. K-Toomer says it can be settled with a simple conversation, to which Big John's father says "Let's make it happen."

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox with a schoolkid pin after Eli Knox tries to use the referee as a shield. After the match, Eli Knox hits Colton Cage from behind with a low blow.

We hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe). Tim Grind says that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has gone too far. He says that Jimmy is the only problem they have, and he asks Xya Wolfe to take care of Jimmy while he and Lil' Homie take care of business.

Main Event Money ("Main Event" Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) beats The Super Friends (Wonder Boy, The Shocker, Makkari Kandy) to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and win the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championship rings after J. Webb shows up to grab Makkari Kandy and gets taken out by Wonder Boy and CJ Money hits The Shocker with a top rope lungblower. Bradley pulls CJ Money out of the pinfall attempt to make one of his own and get credit for the pinfall. After the match, CJ Money is not happy with Bradley's actions.

Backstage, Marko Stunt is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders as he meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. He asks for a few minutes to make a big announcement.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

Backstage, DJ Klaun VI - one of K-Toomer's friends - meets with Big John Dalton and asks him to apologize to K-Toomer, with the belief that a little of the The Big Manes magic could come back. Big John Dalton agrees, and says that K-Toomer is still one of his guys, and asks DJ Clown to tell K-Toomer that he is looking for him.

It is announced that head of security Big Dan has recently suffered a heart attack and has had to undergo quadruple bypass surgery. Big Dan's GoFundMe is then mentioned.

Diana Taylor, who is guesting on commentary for the next match when she is revealed to be the last competitor, beats Nixi XS, Xya Wolfe, KJ Rockett and Raven Black with a DDT to Nixi XS to become a three-time Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion, becoming the first to do so. Raven Black and Xya Wolfe celebrate with Diana Taylor to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 20, 2025

The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) unexpectedly show up at the start of the show, and Aaron Roberts says that people are doubting him right now. He says he does not care if people doubt him right now, as he is the baddest man walking both sides of the Mississippi River. He says that The New Wave are being disrespected, and that today, he will prove that they still run Memphis Wrestling.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats the debuting Peyton Presley. After the match, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington throws Peyton Presley back in the ring so that Aaron Roberts can attack him again.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says he proved Timothy Thatcher wrong regarding his comments about him, then says that while VaShawn Harvey has a lot of potential, he will also prove him wrong.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We see backstage footage of Wonderboy and The Shocker talking about The Shocker's match against The Disorderlies and wanting to know about The Shocker's superpower. We find out that The Shocker is powered by Red Bull.

Before the next match, it is announced that there is a special stipulation: Sevyn Cruz is banned from ringside. Sevyn Cruz is then carried out to the back by security.

KJ Rockett beats Raven Black after Sevyn Cruz returns and distracts the referee, allowing a mystery man to attack Raven Black with a fan. The mystery man is identified on commentary as Jake Pryor.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at the Dyer County Fair.

We see more footage of the strange masked man from last week in the forest. His face is never revealed. We also see a possessed Sister Asa.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Derrick King, who tells him that Matchmaker King Cobra is looking for him and asks him to let him know how the conversation goes.

We see footage from Sycho Simon vs. Big John Dalton in a no rules match for the Memphis Heritage Championship from the Dyer County Fair.

Backstage, Colton Cage meets with CJ Blaine, who thanks him for having his back against CJ Money and Main Event Bradley and tells him that they will have a match for the Junior Heritage Championship on Championship Saturday.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave. Oso pays double Vashawn Harvey's $500 fine, saying he cannot guarantee Vashawn will not repeat what he did again. VaShawn tells Tim Bosby that he is incomparable and head wrestler in charge for a reason, and that he will find out why.

Tim Bosby beats VaShawn Harvey despite distractions by Oso Suave. After the match, Bosby is struck from behind with a low blow by VaShawn, who then knocks Bosby out with a chain around his fist. Oso Suave and VaShawn then take the Cobra Cup.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 2, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony says he does not feel like the fan-chosen MVP the last couple of weeks, as he has been flat on his back in the middle of the ring, and that he was the result of a war he did not start. He says the mission was to be laser-focused and the goal was to be the greatest Internet Champion of all time, and that the fans chant "MVP" because it is true. He wants Tim Bosby, Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington in the main event, stating that the door is always open.

In footage from earlier today, Mama Money and Main Event Bradley head to a McDonald's. We find out that CJ Money is grounded, and Main Event Bradley insists that CJ Money needs a father figure in his life.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Credible at the announce desk. Justin says he hears Memphis, Tennessee and the WrestleCenter on the fire, and he wants to take it to the extreme right here for one night. He says he knows Sycho Simon is here and is hardcore, and that he wants to fight him.

Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Justin Credible in a No Rules Match.

The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) are at the back of the building when Matchmaker King Cobra shows up. The Big Manes find out that they are banned from the building after all of the recent chaos between them and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service).

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that the fans can throw Twinkies all they want, as they are "the greatest tag team champions you've ever seen." The Hollywood Clique also share bottles of champagne as The Big Manes show up. Security is directly behind The Big Manes as The Hollywood Clique get in the ring before anything can happen. K-Toomer apologizes for what they are about to do and asks Dustin to get behind the desk before he and Big John Dalton beat up security. As this goes on, The Hollywood Clique leave the ring and flee from the WrestleCenter in their limousine.

KJ Rockett beats Raven Black after Sevyn Cruz gets on the apron to throw a clipboard into the ring only for Rockett to hit Raven Black with a fan behind the referee's back after Cruz gets smacked with the clipboard.

It is announced that Xya Wolfe will be out indefinitely after suffering a concussion in her last match against The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) and James Ellsworth.

Backstage, Tim Grind tells Lil' Homie that Xya Wolf being in the hospital like Flex is what he was afraid of. Lil' Homie says they will have to fight for their lives after Tim Grind says he does not know when The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) will stop.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Marko "Hangtime" Harris.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 19, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Shark Boy at the announce desk to start today's show. Shark Boy asks the crowd if they are ready for another Shark Boy Battle Royal, then says he has brought some partners in the form of The Shocker and Wonderboy. The battle royal is an invitational, which means that anybody from anywhere can show up. Participants are eliminated when they are thrown over the top rope and both feet hit the floor. Shark Boy guests on commentary for the next match, but he eventually enters the match after the first commercial break.

Sycho Simon - now with a custom-made Heritage Championship belt - wins the Shark Boy Battle Royal after last eliminating Shark Boy, having already done the same to Wonderboy and The Shocker.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders confronts James Ellsworth as Ellsworth goes through a bag. Ellsworth leaves, but Sanders is jumped from behind by Vashawn Harvey.

Big Mama and Raven Black beat Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett).

Backstage, Mama Money threatens to whup CJ Money if he keeps losing. Main Event Bradley shows up and offers to help out, then hands him some money and tells him to get something to eat and return. CJ leaves, and Bradley tells Mama Money that CJ needs a male role model.

Backstage, Lil' Homie is happy with how his first big match went, and both he and Tim Grind praise Xya Wolfe for taking care of business with Reggie B. Fine by making her part of the team, complete with a Bizness Dawgs jersey.

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Ruffshot Lamonte says they have proven they are the best tag team here and had Reggie B. Fine show up to show support only to be disrespected when Xya Wolfe slapped Reggie. Notorious Bradley says they have a made a call to their "long distance" cousin, who is - strangely - James Ellsworth, to take Xya Wolfe out. After claiming that he is a first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, Ellsworth says that since the fans are disrespecting him, he promises that he will put Xya Wolfe in the hospital.

Jake Brewer asks the fans who their favorite Memphis Wrestling superstars are.

Colton Cage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox. During the match, Main Event Bradley guests on commentary to scout Colton Cage, despite claiming he is still #1 contender for the Junior Heritage Championship despite no longer being #1 contender.

It is revealed that a masked man in a black hoodie carrying a pipe has laid out K-Toomer in the parking lot. The tag team title match becomes a singles match because of this.

Jay Smooth beats Big John Dalton to make The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, the masked man returns and demands Jay Smooth tag him in, which Jay Smooth does. Jay Smooth and the masked attacked make quick work of Big John Dalton, and they win the match and the tag team titles. After the match, the masked man reveals him to be Kale.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 27, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We will hear from Marti Belle next week!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 20, 2024

Big John Dalton beats Kirk Swiss.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Michael by submission after countering the Gator Feet with the ankle lock. Wes Adams is the championship official for this match. During the match, J. Webb is seen in the aisle and on the outside.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Mitchell at the announce desk. He says that everything was going great until she was attacked a few weeks ago, and that she can be cleared by tonight. She says that all she needs is the fans' love and that she will be back, then tells Nixi XS that she is not ducking her and that she will pin her in the ring.

Before the next match, Makkari Kandy and Diana Taylor head out to find some candy for Makkari's candy bucket, and Diana says that if Raven Black has a sweet tooth, she will knock her out.

Diana Taylor beats Raven Black with a schoolkid pin after Raven Black goes for Makkari's bucket of candy.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) after a grab of the tights during a roll-up.

Justin Case and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts show up looking for a fight from anybody in the back. That challenge is answered by TJ Williams, whom Justin Case calls "K-Toomer after he took the Vader Bomb."

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats TJ Williams as Justin Case talks on the microphone throughout the match.

AJ Francis retains the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Digital Media Championship against "Real1" NZO by submission with a sleeper after keeping NZO in the middle of the ring and away from the ropes. AJ Francis demands Terrence Ward introduce him first before the match. After the match, Francis steals NZO's sneakers and takes them with him.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 6, 2024

We see footage of both AJ Francis and NZO outside of the WrestleCenter before the show.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says he is fine with K-Toomer not needing him to have his back, as he did not want to, even though the odds were against him and he has something that belongs to him. He says he will not watch K-Toomer's back anymore, but he is coming for his title.

Backstage, Justin Case is irritated by the cameraman focused on them, and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts says that if everyone thought he was a problem before, he and Justin Case are an even bigger problem now.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Devin and Steven O'Neal).

Backstage, Big John Dalton meets with Matchmaker King Cobra regarding a shot at the Internet Championship. King Cobra tells Big John Dalton to get some singles wins under his belt first. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. Blaylock says that Van Viciouss is making movies, and on the subject of Mike Anthony, Blaylock says that he has a great plan and that his Secret Service knows what he is talking about, and that everyone else will soon find out what it is.

Dustin Starr interviews The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston), who pretend to be Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) as Sir Matthew proclaims to be better than Tim Grind. He also says that Too Kool II will relinquish their tag team title shot after Matthew and Gaston emasculated them. Dustin Starr becomes visibly annoyed with the both of them.

It is announced that Mackenzie Morgan has sustained a head injury after last week and will be monitored in the coming weeks, and that she will be wrestling again after being medically cleared.

Backstage, we see "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn, Big Nasty Phil and Raven Black steal all of Makkari Kandy's candy from her candy bowl, which is left out on a counter. Makkari soon finds out, as well as "Dangerous" Diana Taylor.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington, "All The Way" Ray Collins and Makkari Kandy beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn, Big Nasty Phil and Raven Black in a six-person tag match.

We see cryptic black-and-white footage of Marrow hitting himself with a shinai and tying himself to a tree.

Backstage, Luke Justice meets with Assistant Matchmaker Michael regarding getting back in the ring with Sycho Simon, and gets the match. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them.

Before the next match, security lines the path to the ring so that Sycho Simon cannot attack the crowd.

Sycho Simon beats Luke Justice. After the match, security makes sure that Simon is escorted to the back.

We see Jay Smooth trying to get in touch with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock.

We see Ray Ray Sanders trying to avoid Derrick King at the WrestleCenter. Derrick finally catches up to him, saying that they are a team and wants to know if they are with it or not. Both men shake hands.

Dustin Starr interviews AJ Francis at the announce desk. AJ Francis re-introduces himself to the WrestleCenter crowd and that he is here because he has been paid a lot of money, then says he is in a giving mood. He issues an open challenge to anyone who thinks they are hard enough to face him. He also puts the TNA Digital Media Championship on the line due to having been paid enough, and the open challenge is answered by NZO. AJ Francis asks NZO if he knows who he is talking to and that he has more credible street cred than NZO does in addition to six years in the NFL, and says that he is "really hard right now" when NZO claims he is "sawft," saying "I'm so hard...I"m hard right now." NZO reminds him that this is a family show and tells him to get in the ring and defend the title. Referees and security have to keep AJ Francis from getting near NZO, who somehow manages to get the TNA Digital Media Championship in his hands and tells Francis that if he puts it on the line, he will fight him tonight.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 15, 2024

Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship is not going anywhere anytime soon, even as The Circuz (Barnabas the Ringmaster, Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) sticks their noses in his business. He tells "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that he appreciates his help, but he did not need it, and that he knows they are about their business, that it is all about the Heritage Championship, and that he wants to have their championship match the right way this time. K-Toomer then tells Brett Michaels to be ready, because he will be ready as well. He then re-addresses The Circuz, saying he has something that will put them out of business moving forward, and while The Circuz has the numbers game, if and when he needs a partner, he will pick that. He tells Brett Michaels that he appreciates the help again, but reminds him that they have bigger business in the Heritage Championship.

In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Kid Kash catches up with Tommy Dreamer, then finds out he is needed at the announce desk.

Dustin Starr interviews Kid Kash at the announce desk. Kid Kash says he has been travelling around and staying busy keeping up with the light heavyweight scene, and says that he has been retired since 2015 and would only come back if there is true competition out there for him. He also says he is here because he has heard that some of the best light heavyweights are being trained here, then says he will be at the announce desk to scout talent, and if anybody impresses him, they just might get a challenge.

We see Ray Ray Sanders training with some ropes in the WrestleCenter when Derrick King shows up. Ray Ray blames Derrick for their recent losses and says he is a big joke, and tells him to either step up or step aside.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage.

We see some odd monochrome footage of a professional wrestler alongside footage of an erupting volcano and alligator teeth.

We see footage of "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock holding open backstage auditions for The Hollywood Clique as Van Viciouss is out shooting a movie. One of the people to try out is Jay Smooth. Blaylock is unimpressed with Jay Smooth, but someone else in the distance catches his eye, and he has one of his Secret Service agents flag them down. That someone is Mike Anthony.

Just Jodie beats Raven Black with a schoolkid pin after Raven Black gets caught using the middle rope for leverage during a pinfall attempts and argues with the referee.

Dustin Starr interviews The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) at the announce desk as part of a Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship celebration. Matt says he is proud of himself and that while he has a very hot wife and three beautiful children, being a tag team champion with Lord Gaston is the happiest thing in his life, and says that they are so good at being champion, Pete Pranica can ride on their coattails, as the Memphis Grizzlies will never win an NBA Championship. Lord Gaston says he could not be happier than being a tag team champion again before making fun of Big John Dalton and proclaiming that nobody can beat them and that they will be tag team champions forever. As Sir Matthew proclaims that there is nobody in the locker room who can beat them, Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) show up. Tim Grind hopes that Matthew and Gaston got the celebration out of their system and that they had a lot of fun, because Too Kool II are the number one contenders to their titles and they cannot wait to take their titles off their waists and put them back where they belong, as they look a little frail to be carrying them around. Flex says they have held tag team gold in Memphis wrestling history for over a year and have held tag team gold five times in all, and they are about to make it six. He also proposes that they can do this right now. Matthew and Gaston decline.

It is revealed that Kid Kash has been attacked in the WrestleCenter parking lot by Sycho Simon, who is seen in the distance.

Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins meets with Assistant Matchmaker Michael about getting a match. As Michael says he has to bounce the idea off Matchmaker King Cobra, Jay Smooth shows up wanting a match so he can win and impress "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. As this goes on, J. Webb is seen watching from behind the door. Michael then makes a match between Ray Collins and Jay Smooth official.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Top Gunz (Brandon Beretta and Joey Vinetti).

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he had "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts dead to rights in the middle of the ring when he made him tap out, but Justin Case got involved and the next thing he knew, Roberts cheated him with a belt shot to the skull. Bosby demands one more shot at the Internet Championship from Roberts with no shenanigans.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case show up, and Justin Case demands an opponent for Roberts while he guests on commentary despite the two of them not being on today's card, as he says that they are not playing around and they will show why Tim Bosby is undeserving of another title shot. Luke Justice shows up, and as soon as he gets in the ring, Roberts attacks him while Justin Case keeps talking on the microphone while pretending Luke Justice is Tim Bosby.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Luke Justice. After the match, Roberts hits Justice with the Problem Bomb, then powerbombs him in the center of the ring before telling Tim Bosby that he will have to earn another shot at the Internet Championship.

Dustin Starr interviews Tommy Dreamer at the announce desk. Dreamer mentions Kid Kash being jumped by Sycho Simon in the parking lot, then demands a match with Simon in the ring. When told that Simon is banned from entering the WrestleCenter for his actions as of late, Dreamer proposes a Parking Lot Brawl, saying he is here to chew gum and whoop that trick, and he is going to whoop that trick. Dreamer leaves and heads to the parking lot to look for Sycho Simon, but he is soon attacked from behind by Simon. This leads to a parking lot brawl, and Dreamer wraps a chain around Simon's neck before dragging him into the WrestleCenter. The brawl soon makes its way to the ring, and while Dreamer has the upper hand, Simon eventually overpowers him and elbow drops Dreamer as he is lying on a metal folding chair in the middle of the ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 25, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton and Buff Bagwell at the announce desk. Both Big John and Buff are excited to be Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions, and after Big John thanks the fans, Buff calls these tags a special title to hold as he is holding them with someone who looks up to him, saying that he is Buff, but that Big John is the stuff. Dustin Starr then brnigs out Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael, who have news on challengers to the tag team titles. Michael announces that sadly, Buff is not exactly fit to compete and that he and Big John Dalton have to vacate the titles, as Buff Bagwell is not cleared to compete. However, if Big John Dalton can find another partner in two weeks, he can win the tag team titles again. Buff says that he knows a good partner, and brings up World Championship Wrestling.

Backstage, Sir Matt and Lord Gaston are upset that Buff Bagwell was not even medically cleared to compete and that the Memphis Wretling Tag Team Championships were not even handed back to them.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says she is sick and tired of being sick and tired after Cassandra Golden has been running and hiding from her, but she finally has Matchmaker King Cobra's signature on a contract, which she signs. She then says she has a contract waiting for Cassandra whenever she is ready.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bashley Bones by disqualification. During the match, Cassandra Golden shows up and takes the contract, and when Mackenzie demands she sign the contract, Cassandra hits Mackenzie in the eye, ending the match. Cassandra then signs the contract.

Backstage, we hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who tells The Righteous Path that he is not done with them and that they have one piece of business that he will take care of next week: Marrow. Brett then says that when he gets done, he will be going back after the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats Mike Anthony. At the start of the match, it is obvious that Mike Anthony's confidence is shaken. When Anthony slaps Washington in the face, Washington fires off a spinning roundhouse before getting the job done with a top rope 450 splash.

"Dangerous" Diana Taylor gets some Starburst from Makkari Kandy backstage before the next match.

"Dangerous" Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beat Just Jodie and Raven Black after Jodie and Raven fail to get along and Jodie disapproves of Raven's dirty tactics. When Diana Taylor hits the DDT, Jodie does not even bother to save Raven when Makkari confronts her.

Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil receive a note from J. Webb stating that J. Webb wants Brad Skimahorn next week. Brad says that he will end J. Webb next week.

Backstage, Big Dan finds out that Sycho Simon is here and has the rest of security stop him from entering the WrestleCenter. Simon ends up throwing one of the security guards into some nearby bushes, then threatens to knock Big Dan's teeth out before throwing another security guard in the bushes and putting his hands on Big Dan, who immediately calls Dustin Starr, who tells him to call the police. Simon tells Big Dan to bring everyone he can and that everyone had better run.

We see some footage from before the Starr Gender Reveal event.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Blaylock finds out that due to Matchmaker King Cobra going over his head and going straight to the the championship committee, Blaylock and Viciouss will have a tag team match against Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael, with the winners making matches for Memphis Wrestling, as per the championship committee. Blaylock says he is not a wrestler, and says that this match is another example of the bias The Hollywood Clique goes through in Memphis Wrestling. He tells Van Viciouss to take care of Michael, and Viciouss says that Blaylock can take care of King Cobra. Blaylock says he will be making better matches than King Cobra, and if King Cobra gets in his way, he will stick his hand so far down his throat that it will take a crane to get it out and that he will hit him so hard that his grandchildren will feel it. He also says that King Cobra getting in the ring with him will be the biggest mistake of his life.

We hear from The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont). Lamont calls Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King "two high-power cowards" and "two punk-ass bitches" after what happened during Spring Break and guarantees that they will not meet them next week. The L.A. Hustlers then challenge Ray Ray and Derrick to a "Hustle Hard Match," with Notorious Bradley saying that Ray Ray and Derrick will not catch them outside.

We hear from Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King, who accept The L.A. Hustlers' (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) challenge, with Ray Ray Sanders saying they are not afraid of a fight as he brandishes a wooden baseball bat while Derrick King says they will prove why they are the number one tag team in Memphis Wrestling.

"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match (and mentions that "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo is apparently "too astonishing" to be here for this match).

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) and The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) in a four-way elimination tag team match to become number one contenders to the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.