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 18, 2026

Matchmaker King Cobra thanks everyone for the well-wishes, then tells Kick-Ass Wrestling there will be hell to pay and that there will be a steel cage match between KAW and Memphis Wrestling on Sunday at Ghost River Brewing Company on Main Street. He then says that KAW and Memphis Wrestling will both get theirs on today's episode.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James, Nasty Nick, Reverend Ash Taylor) beat some people up on the way to the ring for the next match.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) after RJW is hit with what looks like a human bone.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says it would not end that easily and that nobody can come to his house and take what is his. He says that nobody is safe from a real, live psychopath.

Morrow beats Ruffshot Lamonte in a Face Your Fears Match with a modified choke slam after Lamonte runs out of the ring only to be thrown back into the ring.

It is announced that Jerry "The King" Lawler now has a street renamed after him in Memphis, Tennessee. (The stretch of Homer Street from the corner at Given Avenue to the corner at Rhea Avenue, near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis, has been renamed.)

We hear from "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who says that he is not facing Kick-Ass Wrestling alone and that Derrick King and PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) will be backing him up. Meanwhile, Terry Golden talks with the Kick-Ass Wrestling, mentioning their history with PG-13 and stating that today is the day they teach PG-13 a lesson before going to Ghost River Brewing Company and finish the war.

Xya, Gigi Turner and C-Rex beat Ally X, Dahlia Black and Judy Lee in a six-woman tag match. During the match, C-Rex shows up shortly after the beginning of the match, and Ally X and Dahlia Black - the woman who attacked C-Rex last week - run away, leaving Judy Lee high and dry, allowing Xya to pin Judy Lee with a schoolkid pin for the win.

We hear from The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White). Gavin wants to give The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) the rematch to prove they are not cowards, and Kevin says they will keep doing what is right.

We see footage of PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) meeting with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says the fans, not Dustin, should be welcoming him back, then says that everyone he has managed has become champions, and that he has led wrestlers to almost every championship in Memphis Wrestling. He says that he will not reveal who he is managing today, but when he is ready to reveal who it is, Dustin Starr will be the first to know.

Big John Dalton beats "Slick" Nick Scott. During the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says that Big Daddy is doing fantastic, and so is he, and says that he is stacking them up and demands that the opponents keep coming.

Wolfie D guests on commentary for the next match.

Chris Rocker beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders. During the match, the KAW outlaws show up, and Terry Golden grabs at Sanders' foot from the outside. In the commotion, Rocker hits Sanders with the ring bell hammer for the pin and the win with the assist from Golden, who shoves Sanders' foot off the ropes. After the match, JC Ice confronts Terry Gordon in the ring, and Golden beats JC Ice up while the KAW outlaws hold Derrick King and Wolfie D back. Security has to get involved as the show ends.

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 June 6, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony respectfully asks for - and gets - the microphone, then addresses the bounty on his head placed by Tim Bosby and says that he will not only double the bounty himself, but he wants anybody and everybody in the business to come after him. He says that people want to see him in this company or that, but he is exactly where he is where he wants to be - in professional wrestling - and dares any and all comers to step up so he can step on them. Suddenly, Sevyn Cruz tries to attack Mike Anthony from behind. Mike Anthony makes light work of him, but Jae Pariah jumps in and also attacks Mike Anthony from behind. This leads to a two-on-one handicap match.

Mike Anthony beats The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah) in a two-on-one handicap match with two double Genetic Dreams followed by a double brainbuster. During the match, Tim Bosby guests on commentary. After the match, Tim Bosby gets in the ring and tries to hit Mike Anthony with the Heritage Championship, but when Mike Anthony ducks and gets him up for a brainbuster, Bosby blocks it and hits a low blow. Bosby then puts Mike Anthony in an ankle lock, and referees and security up just before Bosby lets go of the hold.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick King and Matchmaker King Cobra agree something needs to be done with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. King Cobra says he can handle this himself, but Ray Sanders and Derrick King want to back King Cobra up.

Backstage, Kevin White and Gavin White make a plan regarding Tim Grind and Lil' Homie. Kevin White says they will get things settled, but Gavin wonders what will happen if they do not. Kevin says they will do what is right until they can't, and they will fix it one way or another.

Dustin Starr interviews VaShawn Harvey and Marko Stunt at the announce desk. VaShawn Harvey could care less about Eugene, and Marko Stunt says that Eugene is in the past in more ways than one, saying that Eugene was a fan of his and that he and VaShawn got rid him, as the WrestleCenter does not need Eugene when the real champions are running things. Marko Stunt says there is a major reason why he stuck with VaShawn Harvey, as there is only room for one Marko in Memphis Wrestling and he is the better Marko. Marko "Hangtime" Harris shows up and wants to know why Marko Stunt would help VaShawn Harvey after all VaShawn did to him, then tells VaShawn he is taking the Internet Championship back and kicking their asses. Marko Harris punches the both of them, but the numbers game eventually takes over when VaShawn Harvey throws Marko Harris into the ring steps and blasts him with the Internet Championship.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx by disqualification after Chris Lexx picks up a chain that Bobby Ford drops and hits him with the chain wrapped around his fist after Bobby Ford calls him a coward.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has Jake Brewer forced into the office by Secret Service to announce that "The Gift" Ray Sanders vs. Jay Smooth is now today's main event. He says that Ray Sanders is in so much trouble before Jake Brewer is forced back out of the room.

C-Rex quickly beats Robbie Maddux after overpowering Major Curtis.

We hear from Big Daddy, who talks about his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis from January, and despite days being both good and bad, he thanks the Memphis Wrestling fans for their support, and says he cannot wait to get back to 100%. He then warns the locker room that there is a beast on the loose and that Big John Dalton is back, and that everyone is on notice.

We see the nurse from a few weeks ago. As she says that she is not crazy, the room glows red, and we see J. Webb behind a window.

CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine) vs. The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) ends in a no-contest. After The Slaughterhouse leave a path of destruction through the WrestleCenter entrance, CJ Square get decimated before the bell rings. Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) show up, and after RJW cracks his whip, The Slaughterhouse and Reverend Ash Taylor back down.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock guests on commentary for the next match, and he boots Dustin Starr out of his seat on commentary to do it.

Jay Smooth beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has Secret Service remove and replace senior referee David Knight mid-match. Shortly after that, Secret Service removes Derrick King from ringside for being in Ray Sanders' corner. After that, Kale trips Ray Sanders down from the top rope, allowing Jay Smooth to hit Smooth Sailing for the win.

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 April 4, 2026

C-Rex quickly beats Jae Pariah.

Backstage, we hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says everyone wants to know about them, and says that they are not only proud to be tag team champions, but that they had to go through the entire tag team division to stay champions. Tim Grind dares any team who does not believe them can come see what they are about. Lil' Homie says that they are not running or hiding, and that is the business.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Bizness Dawgs and Xya Wolf at the announce desk. Tim Grind says he has been part of Memphis Wrestling for a long time and that he and Dustin have gone back a long time. He is proud of Memphis Wrestling and of being a tag team champion, and that he is proud to do it with his son. Lil' Homie says that they are putting the tag team division on notice.

Jake Brewer reports that Vince Russo is coming to Memphis Wrestling in order to invest in the company. What this will mean for Memphis Wrestling remains uncertain.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats "Slick" Nick Scott. "Livewire" Bobby Ford guests on commentary soon after the start of the match, saying that things could have been different. Ford also wants to make a fresh new start after the Cobra Cup Tournament, yet Dustin Starr thinks there is a hint of jealousy in Bobby Ford's voice.

Backstage, Derrick King talks with "The Gift" Ray Sanders, saying that he cares about him and wants him to be the guy. He also tells Mike Anthony that he likes his intensity and that they have one goal. Mike Anthony says that both "The New King of Memphis" and "The King of TNA" will go down.

Dustin Starr interviews Xya Wolf at the announce desk. Xya says the women's division is a mess right now, and knows that Raven Black attacked Big Mama in the parking lot and says she will deal with her when the time comes. She then says she has business to take care of in the ring. Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.

Xya Wolf beats Mama Money when Mama Money is too focused on CJ Money coming back. (CJ Money does not come back.)

We hear from Tim Bosby. He says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is a charity case and a paper champion who got lucky for one night, then says it takes a king to know a king and that he called in Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian shows up and says that he and Bosby are kings compared to Derrick King, and if Derrick King gets involved, he will introduce him to Ken the Kendo Stick.

Mike Anthony and "The Gift" Ray Sanders beat Tim Bosby and Frankie Kazarian after Derrick King stops Kazarian from using a second shinai that he hid underneath the ring after senior official David Knight removed the first one before the beginning of the match. Kazarian shoves Derrick to the floor, but when Kazarian gets tossed out of the ring shortly afterwards, Derrick hits him with a Superkick as Sanders hits Bosby with The Slice for the pin and the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 28, 2026

Backstage, it is revealed that someone in a black hooded jacket has attacked Derrick King with a shinai.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk to start today's show. Bosby says he will not rage and cry because the fix was in and he was conspired against, and calls his match a "four-on-one" with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick King and Mike Anthony involved. He says he has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten his Heritage Championship rematch, which will be one-on-one against Ray Sanders, and he will not have to worry about The GunShow or Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony shows up and says Tim Bosby stated there was no one left and he was second to none, then tells Bosby that he gets him in the ring, Bosby will be second to one and that he will be the one.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament with an inside cradle to advance to the finals.

Matchmaker King Cobra meets with CJ Blaine and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says he has not run from a challenge and they will not run now upon being told that The Hollywood Clique are next in line for the tag titles. Everyone leaves, and King Cobra enters the bathroom. The masked man rushes to the door as soon as it closes to lock King Cobra in.

The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jay Pariah) vs. The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) ends before it can start when C-Rex shows up and gets in the ring. The Vybe Check, including KJ Rockett, get out of dodge while C-Rex clobbers The Disorderlies.

Backstage, Main Event Bradley grounds CJ Money again for constantly losing matches and costing him his match against Big Nasty Phil and has Mama Money take his phone, then tells him to unpack his bags. CJ Money says Bradley is not his real dad before leaving.

Dustin Starr interviews a returning Nixi XS - who is still holding her bedazzled Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship - at the announce desk. Nixi XS says she has beaten every woman in Memphis Wrestling and is the real Women's Champion, then says the fans do not appreciate her talents. She also says that four women attacked her before Diana Taylor got in the ring and says that was not a fair fight, then says she is in action today because the women in the back want to face "the real champion," whether the fans want to acknowledge it or not.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Slick" Nick Scott.

In backstage footage from moments ago, the masked man attacks Mike Anthony with a shinai.

Tim Bosby beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time. During the match, Ray Sanders inadvertently takes out senior official David Knight with a running drop kick in the corner. Sanders hits Bosby with the Code Red followed by The Slice, but Knight is still down. Sanders tries to revive Knight to no avail, and the man in the black hoodie suddenly shows up and strikes Sanders in the back with a shinai. Bosby hits Sanders with a Ripcord Lariat, then revives Knight for the pin, the win and the title. The masked man in the black hoodie then hands the Heritage Championship to Bosby and celebrates in the ring with him, then unmasks to reveal that he is none other than Frankie Kazarian.

SuperBout V, Week Three - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 21, 2026

Before the next match, it is revealed that Aaron Roberts' left ankle has been injured with a chair outside of the WrestleCenter, and Matchmaker King Cobra says that another match will have to open this week's show while he takes care of things backstage.

Mike Mondo retains the NWA National Championship against Wonderboy.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that he is here for a fight despite an injured leg, and that he is going to fight despite his injury. He then tells Brewer to go tell Matchmaker King Cobra.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick), The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow), The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte), The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) and Muddy Waters ("The Judge" RJW and Gio Savage) in Tag Team Turmoil after Tim Grind and Xya Wolf stop "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from running off with the tag team titles by shoving a Twinkie in his mouth.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts following a chair shot from the outside to Roberts' hurt leg by Justin Case followed by two top rope moonsaults by Washington.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Mike Anthony and Tim Bosby in a Triple Threat Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for the second time. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is the special enforcer. During the match, Tim Bosby pulls senior official David Knight out of the ring after Mike Anthony hits Ray Sanders with a brainbuster, shoves Derrick King down when Derrick confronts him, then takes the Heritage Championship and attacks Mike Anthony with it. Derrick King gets in the ring and hits Bosby with the Superkick, then Ray Sanders hits The Slice on Mike Anthony. The GunShow makes the count, and Ray Sanders is champion once again.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 31, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says that Mike Anthony and "The Gift" Ray Sanders are only fighting to see who comes out in second place behind him, then states that jumping off is a lot easier than jumping on when it comes to getting in the ring with him, because when the bell rings, he will have his opponent praying for God for forgiveness for their sins. He says that if Mike Anthony and Ray Sanders want to fight, he loves watching idiots fight, and he might as well watch from the commentary table.

Before the next match, Main Event Bradley has CJ Money face Big Nasty Phil in his place. He then says that he is not facing Big Nasty Phil today and that CJ Money has to learn how to be a man.

Big Nasty Phil beats CJ Money.

Backstage, Derrick King - now on crutches - meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. Derrick King is here to see "The Gift" Ray Sanders face Mike Anthony in the ring and that he would not miss this for the world, much to King Cobra's chagrin.

We see the music video for By the Book by The Cazana Family Bluegrass Experience, featuring The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana).

Dustin Starr interviews The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana) at the announce desk. AJ says that they are going to bring good wrestling to Memphis, Tennessee, then says there are a few women who could use a gentleman's touch after some in-ring action.

The Country Gentlemen (AJ and KC Cazana) beat "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "Livewire" Bobby Ford after AJ Cazana hits Bobby Ford in the lower back with a branding iron.

Jake Brewer reports that in this year's Cobra Cup tournament, two teams of two will face each other before the winning team squares off in a singles match, with the winner of the singles match going on to the finals. In the Red Bracket, The Shocker and "Livewire Bobby Ford" will face "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "The Ember" Shawn Aries. In the Blue Bracket, Major Curtis and Sevyn Cruz will face VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine.

C-Rex beats KJ Rockett. Sevyn Cruz gets in the ring during the match and also gets annihilated.

Dustin Starr interviews VaShawn Harvey - no longer with Oso Suave - at the announce desk. VaShawn says he is on his own now and that business moves on just like he is moving on, then says he is the hottest free agent within Memphis Wrestling and that he is about to get in the ring.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders backstage. Derrick says Sanders should be Heritage Champion right now, but Sanders says that Tim Bosby cashed in "fair and square." Derrick King is not happy with that outcome, then tells him to beat Mike Anthony today. Sanders says he will do it for Derrick, but Derrick tells Sanders he should do it for himself, because it is his time.

Next week: SuperBout V!

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries.

We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. He says he has given wrestling his body, his soul and his life, but now, he is at a crossroads. He asks if he should rebuild one more time for one last run, or if she should step away and live a normal life.

Tim Bosby guests on commentary for the next match.

Mike Anthony beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders. During the match, Tim Bosby gets up from the commentary table as Mike Anthony puts Ray Sanders in an ankle lock to send a message to Bosby. Derrick King shows up ready to hit Bosby with a crutch, but as this goes on, Mike Anthony beats Ray Sanders with an inside cradle.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 3, 2026

In memory of Denise Kimble, 1969 - 2025.

We see footage of "The Gift" Ray Sanders returning to the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case asks if anyone has seen "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after what they did to him, then says that Aaron Roberts is gone from Memphis Wrestling and that they can focus on the Grind City Rumble. Washington says the other twenty-nine competitors are a match for them, and after getting rid of a problem, he wants something new: a Memphis Wrestling championship. Justin says that Washington will walk into the ring and walk out Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion before he and Washington laugh, then Washington no longer has a big problem and that he has a job tossing everyone else out in the Grind City Rumble. Justin Case then says that regardless of who Washington has to toss out, he is leaving the Grind City Rumble as champion.

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Ash Taylor tells Matchmaker King Cobra that he has seen what they have done and who they have left laying in the WrestleCenter, and that they will keep doing this until they get what they want: The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow). He says that The Modern Day Monsters know how to find them and that the doors to The Slaughterhouse are not only open, but they have an invitiation, and they know how to find The Slaughterhouse so they can finally put them down.

Big Mama beats Momma Money after Momma Money inadvertently collides with CJ Money at the ring apron.

Backstage, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx is with Jake Brewer at the Grind City Rumble tumbler. He draws a number and likes what he sees. As he leaves, he has a brief conversation with K-Toomer, who shows up with DJ Klaun and also draws what he considers a favorable number for the Grind City Rumble.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats "The Ember" Shawn Aries with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Shawn Aries lands on his feet from missing a top rope 450 splash. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Eli Knox calls out "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage, who shows up, and offers a brand-new 2025 Lambourghini in exchange for a title shot. Colton Cage flatly declines, saying there is something else he wants, and wants him to think really hard and give him something a little bit more valuable.

Backstage, Jake Brewer is at the Grind City Rumble tumbler. Jack Passion shows up and draws a decent number, then The Home Town Man from Total Nonstop Action suddenly shows up and draws what he considers "the best number to draw in [his] hometown."

The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up and bring Marrow with them. Jagged James and Nasty Nick throw Marrow into the ring and choke slam him. Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor at Taylor's demand, and Taylor declares that they have put down The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) before demanding a meeting with Matchmaker King Cobra, stating that he wants them embarrassed and hurt in front of the WrestleCenter crowd. He says they have been beaten, but they have not been slaughtered, and calls out King Cobra, telling King Cobra to find him and give them The Modern Day Monster or else they will keep slaughtering.

Backstage, Jack Brewer is met by Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money). CJ Money draws what Bradley considers a good number as Bradley talks about how he likes his new family and hates his old one. Big John Dalton shows up and gets insulted by Bradley before drawing what he considers a good number for the Grind City Rumble.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana says that she is better and has rightfully reclaimed what is hers, then says that she has one piece of business that needs attending to. She brings up Su Yung blinding her after she was hired by Nixi XS, then says that she knows Su Yung is coming back and that she will see her at SuperBout V.

Backstage, Jake Brewer is met by Makkari Kandy, who draws her entry number and likes what she sees. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) show up and draw a number, but do not like what they see, but are confident that they will win.

Major Curtis meets with his recruits for a five-mile run, saying that if they're not puking, they're not doing it right. He also tells his recruits to use their hands if their legs give out. The janitor decides he has had enough and does not take part in the five-mile run.

Matchmaker King Cobra thanks the fans for Memphis Wrestling's success on Facebook and YouTube in 2025.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray Sanders says that he is healthy and that he needs to make up for Tim Bosby cashing in on him, then says that he will win the Grind City Rumble and win back the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. All of a sudden, VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave show up, and VaShawn takes offense to Ray Sanders saying he will win the Grind City Rumble, and tells Ray Sanders that he will attack him like Tim Bosby did to Derrick King. Ray Sanders punches VaShawn in the face and gets him in the ring, starting the next match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey after senior referee David Knight keeps VaShawn Harvey from using a metal folding chair as a weapon.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 20, 2025

VaShawn Harvey beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, Main Event Bradley, CJ Blaine, Major Curtis, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, CJ Money, "The Ember" Shawn Embers and Peyton Presley in a Christmas Presents Match.

Dustin Starr interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler at the announce desk. Lawler brings out some special guests: Matchmaker King Cobra, Derrick King, Shane Russell (son of classic Memphis Wrestling announcer Lance Russell) and Santa Claus. Marko Stunt shows up as an elf. Santa puts everyone on the nice list this year, then as Dustin Starr thanks everyone at the WrestleCenter and everyone watching at home, Sycho Simon shows up holding Terrence Ward hostage. He tells everyone to have their fun now, because it is Christmas, then says that he owns Christmas and that he is shutting it down forever.

The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) ends when The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up. Security and referees show up just in time to keep The Slaughterhouse and The Modern Day Monsters from going at it.

Makkari Kandy beats J. Webb in a Season's Beatings Match. Instead of wearing her usual colorful gear and having a bubbly personality, Makkari Kandy is wearing all black and has a vacant stare on her face. J. Webb hits Makkari with a Samoan Drop, then is conflicted with himself. After Wonder Boy and The Shocker show up to support Makkari at ringside, Makkari gets up with arms outstretched, as if she were waiting for a hug. J. Webb approaches Makkari only for Makkari to hit him with a low blow, then pins J. Webb to win after planting him headfirst into the mat.

Big Dan makes his triumphant return to Memphis Wrestling following open heart surgery.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sycho Simon in a No Rules Match with help from Matchmaker King Cobra as well as Derrick King to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! As Ray Sanders celebrates, he is soon attacked from behind by Tim Bosby, who cashes in the Cobra Cup and hits two Bos-Plexes followed by the ripcord lariat to win the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 22, 2025

In the parking lot, "The Gift" Ray Sanders congratulates Diana Taylor on winning the Women's Championship. Diana tells Ray that today is his day and that he is the hero Memphis Wrestling needs.

Dustin Starr interviews Marko Stunt at the announce desk. Marko Stunt talks about how he got his start in professional wrestling and Memphis, Tennessee and ended up on national television in All Elite Wrestling, then announces that he is officially retired from professional wrestling. He then says his wrestling journey is not over and that he has acquired his manager license, and as of right now, he is officially a part of Memphis Wrestling. Marko admits he does not know who he is managing yet, but he has some people in mind. He then guests on commentary for the next match.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We hear from Gio Savage and RJW. Gio Savage introduces RJW, then tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that when it comes to muddy waters, the future is not too clear for them. All of a sudden, a man named Uncle Elroy shows up, saying he came to "watch greatness."

Big John Dalton shows up unannounced and asks for K-Toomer to come to the announce desk. K-Toomer shows up, and Big John Dalton admits he was wrong and apologizes, and hopes K-Toomer can forgive him. K-Toomer says Big John Dalton had every right to be mad and that he wanted him to feel how he felt when they lost the tag titles. He says he gets in the ring with brothers, not with friends, and if Dalton is for continuing being a team, so is he. They shake hands.

Backstage, we hear from "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage, who says that "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox has potential, but when he could not and he kicked him low in response, he lost his respect. He then says that Eli Knox now has his attention.

CJ Blaine beats Sevyn Cruz after Jay Pariah holds CJ Blaine down from the apron only for Sevyn Cruz to inadvertently kick Pariah in the face.

Backstage, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington is on the phone with Justin Case. He feels that he cannot trust "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. Roberts shows up and asks when Justin Case is coming back when the phone call ends, and Washington says it will be soon. Washington forgets the Internet Championship on his way out, but as Roberts looks at it, he comes back to collect it and snatches it out of his hands.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock never trust a promoter with "funny hair and beady eyes," which he says Dustin has both of. He goes on to make fun of The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) for their recent string of losses and states that they will not win today, as he has the best champions in Memphis Wrestling today. Blaylock then proclaims that The Hollywood Clique will win again.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Tim Grind with his cane as he goes to the top rope, and Xya Wolfe jumps on top of Blaylock for a sleeper hold. As the rest of The Hollywood Clique try to get Xya off of Blaylock, Lil' Homie pins Kale with a schoolkid pin to win the match at the titles. After the match, The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) shows up and confronts The Bizness Dawgs. This leads to a brawl, and The Slaughterhouse overcomes the new tag team champions. Tim Grind gets Speared, and Lil' Homie gets laid out with a big two-man choke slam.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says that Oso Suave and VaShawn Harvey are good at double-teaming people, then demands a match with both of them at the same time to further his goal of making VaShawn tap out.

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor demands another match with The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) as part of their goal to put down everyone.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match. This almost leads to a confrontation when Sycho Simon comes out for the match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders vs. Sycho Simon in a no rules match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest after Simon hits Sanders with a piledriver into a metal folding chair. (The piledriver is banned in Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring as security, referee David Knight, Terrence Ward, Matchmaker King cobra and even Dustin Starr check on Ray Sanders. Sycho Simon has to be held back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 8, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby talks about his recent victories Timothy Thatcher and Samuray del Sol, then announces that he will cash in the Cobra Cup at the right place and the right time. He then mentions VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave being a thorn in his side. When Dustin Starr announces that VaShawn Harvey has a match coming up next, Tim Bosby decides to do some scouting from the commentary desk.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats VaShawn Harvey. During the match, Oso Suave is about to hand his chain over to VaShawn, but Tim Bosby stops him from doing so and says something to Marko Harris, who then plays possum. Marko gets the win with a victory roll after VaShawn Harvey tries to pick him up off the mat. After the match, Bosby puts Oso's chain around Marko's neck.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that the holidays are his favorite time of year and that he is trying to top last year after what he did to King Cobra and Derrick King in previous years. He wonders who is coming home, then says he is a home wrecker and that he will beat everyone in Memphis Wrestling into the ground and that he can and he will for as long as he is Heritage Champion.

We see a video package chronicling the events between Gio Savage and The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte still considers their suspension unfair, then calls out Gio Savage. After the commercial break, Gio Savage shows up. Gio Savage says he did not come here to jawjack and that he did not come alone. He is soon joined by another man wearing a gold chain, and he and Gio Savage brawl with The L.A. Hustlers. The mystery man is identified on commentary as RJW. RJW catches Lamonte for a huge Samoan Drop, and when Bradley gets in the ring, RJW is able to match him blow for blow. Gio Savage almost knocks Bradley off his feet, and he and RJW clothesline Bradley out of the ring.

We hear from "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, who says that he cannot stand Memphis and that they do understand someone like him, stating they would rather chant for someone like Colton Cage. Knox says that the Junior Heritage Championship looks better around his waist.

Main Event Money ("Main Event" Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) beats The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) to advance in the Trios Tag Tournament after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up with one of his Secret Service agents and distracts The Bizness Dawgs.

We see footage of Nixi XS travelling around the world, then Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce table. Nixi XS says she has been travelling the world for the last six weeks and enjoying things that the fans could not afford, then says she has beaten everyone in the women's locker room and has beaten the best talent Europe has to offer. She says that the fans cannot imagine her talent and the things that she has done since winning the women's title. Dustin Starr then mentions that as per King Cobra, she has missed weeks' worth of title defenses and that she will get caught up by facing four other women in a Five Starr Five-Way Match with the Women's Championship on the line. Nixi XS is livid.

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor says it is not over between them and The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) and that their war has just begun, and that it will keep going until someone stops breathing.

We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Gift" Ray Sanders before their main event match.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after Derrick King stops "The Chosen One" Zay Washington from interfering.

Memphis Wrestling Halloween Special - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 31, 2025

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) beat Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz, KJ Rockett, Jay Pariah) in a six-person tag match. After the match, The Bizness Dawgs embarrass Jake Pryor by slamming him and pretending to pee on him. (Jay Pariah is formerly known as Jake Pryor.)

Jaymes (as Derrick King) beats Peyton Presley in a King vs. King Match. Peyton raises Jaymes' hand after the match.

Peter Griffin (played by Big John Dalton) beats The Chicken.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match despite the involvement of Oso Suave throughout the match.

The Super Friends (Makkari Kandy and Wonder Boy) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

A Halloween costume contest is held. A family dressed as The Wyatt Family (more accurately, Bray Wyatt, Nikki Cross and Dexter Lumis) wins the contest.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders last eliminates VaShawn Harvey to win the Trick or Treat Battle Royal.

The show ends with somebody winning a WWF "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Smoking Skull Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 11, 2025

In loving memory of James Burchell "Bonecrusher," 1959 - 2025.

"Main Event" Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats CJ Money after "Main Event" Bradley's referee distraction and Mama Money's interference attempt fails. After the commercial break, Main Event Bradley hands CJ Money's leather belt to Mama Money so that Mama Money can whip CJ. Amazingly, the whipping doesn't happen, and the three of them head to the back instead.

We see Johnny Swinger in the WrestleCenter parking lot.

It is revealed that Raven Black has been attacked by Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz, KJ Rockett, Jake Pryor) in the parking lot and has injured her right arm. Big Mama shows up after Vybe Check leaves and helps Raven Black up for a trip to medical, vowing to get to the bottom of this.

Reverend Ash Taylor shows up with Marrow's mask, and Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Ash Taylor says that he and The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) have been tearing it up for the last few months, then calls The Slaughterhouse out. They show up with Jaymes from Special Forces, then toss him into the ring for a handicap match. The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) quickly beat Jaymes in an impromptu two-on-one handicap match with a two-man choke slam. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse at the announce desk. He says he has heard the messages from Bruce, Marrow and Sister Asa, who says that they do not scare them and that the doors to The Slaughterhouse are wide open as he invites Bruce and Marrow to face them. Bruce and Marrow show up, and security has to hold them back.

Jake Brewer reports that the Memphis Trios Tournament is returning on November 1st, with one catch. More info will be available on the tournament soon.

Diana Taylor guests on commentary for the next match.

Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett) beat Big Mama in a two-on-one handicap match after Cruz and Jake Pryor trip Big Mama on the outside as Big Mama gets KJ Rockett back in the ring, giving Rockett the pin and the win.

We see footage of Juggalo Championship Wrestling and Memphis Wrestling in Memphis.

Dustin Starr interviews Johnny Swinger at the announce desk. Swinger says he has been waiting for far too long and brags about beating some classic Memphis wrestlers before stating that he is here to face the best Memphis has to offer. His challenge is answered by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Marko says that if he is looking for the best Memphis has to offer, then he should look no further.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Johnny Swinger with a Sunset Flip as senior official David Knight tries to stop Swinger from using a tennis racket as a weapon.

Backstage, we hear from Oso Suave and VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn Harvey says things are starting to get interesting between him and Tim Bosby, and that he is coming for the Cobra Cup and that he will strike when Bosby least expects it.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at Memphis Light Gas and Water's "Wrestling with Technology" event with special guest Dave Brown.

We see J. Webb reading Makkari Kandy's letter outside of the WrestleCenter. He leaves both his doll and the letter behind as he walks off.

Coach Pillar announces that Memphis Wrestling has raised $25,005 for St. Jude for Tupelo Supershow.

The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beats The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) after K-Toomer leaves Big John Dalton high and dry and steps off the apron when he goes for a tag. The Disorderlies then hit a double-team move on Big John Dalton for the pin and the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 13, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - who are celebrating retaining the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships - at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says his mother always told him that "if you've got it, flaunt it," and that The Hollywood Clique will flaunt it. Blaylock mentions the great tag teams of old in Memphis wrestling history before saying that he has the best in Jay Smooth and Kale and that nobody will knock them off the mountain. Blaylock then has Jay Smooth and Kale flaunt the tag team titles in front of the crowd, which he calls "the trailer park," then proclaims they will flaunt the titles on Beale Street before flaunting them everywhere. He knows that everyone does not like it, but he does not care, and he declares The Hollywood Clique the greatest thing Memphis Wrestling has ever seen as well as the best tag team in Memphis Wrestling. Blaylock says they have the gold and that they will keep it no matter what.

We see footage of a man laughing maniacally (which is implied to be Morrow) as he puts on what looks like a straitjacket while the full moon is out. We then see one last sudden image of Brother Bruce.

Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they have been sidelined and that they need to focus. Zay Washington says that they are taking over and that they left Mike Anthony laying and put him on notice.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington with a schoolkid pin after interference by both Justin Case and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and the distraction by Mike Anthony, the latter of which allows Bobby Ford to win.

We see footage from last week where Gio Savage meets with people at the WrestleCenter as well as Matchmaker King Cobra before he is suddenly confronted and attacked by The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

Jake Brewer reports that there will be more on the Gio Savage-L.A. Hustlers situation as well as a medical update as the story develops. Also, VaShawn Harvey has been fined and suspended as per Matchmaker King Cobra following his post-match attack on referee Arthur Logan.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sevyn Cruz despite interference by KJ Rockett. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray says he has been doing the best he can and taking it match by match, and that he is giving his best for the fans and that he will prove why he is "The Gift."

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that Sycho Simon not only cost him the tag team titles but also attacked his mentor Buff Bagwell. He says he had to make a split-second decision and that he had to take care of his friend. He says that if Sycho Simon wants no rules, he has no rules.

We see photo stills from Sycho Simon and Big John Dalton's match from the Dyer County Fair.

We see footage from Tupelo Supershow of The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) vs. The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) in a no-rules match. Before the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock introduces Jay Smooth and Kale and brags about having the tag team titles while the Secret Service agents collect all the Twinkies being thrown into the ring before demanding The Big Manes enter the ring with Coach Pillar in their corner. During the match, Coach Pillar is attacked at ringside and then dragged to the concession stand and attacked again by Jimmy Blaylock and one of the Secret Service agents. Coach Pillar soon gets back up and takes out the Secret Service agent before heading back to the ring with mustard and ketchup, which he squirts on "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock before beating him up. The Big Manes soon get the win.

Colton Cage and CJ Blaine beat Main Event Bradley and CJ Money.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 6, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says that word going around is hat there is a target on his back and that The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) wants his championship. He says that while his door is always open, all they have to do is cross "the gun line" and they can go right now.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Livewire" Bobby Ford in an open challenge after Bobby Ford hits Mike Anthony with the Genetic Dream only for Mike Anthony to withstand it. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony, who asks The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) if they get his message before telling them to step right up. Anthony is suddenly attacked from behind by Zay Washington, who has a chain around his fist. Bobby Ford steps up to Washington, which starts a brief brawl. Washington says that the Internet Championship is his on his way out.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that Buff Bagwell is lucky he got away because he would break him down if he got his hands on him. He then declares himself the master and ruler of Memphis Wrestling.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.

We see Sister Asa become seemingly demonically possessed followed by more footage of Bruce transforming into a werewolf.

The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson) after The Disorderliers switch places behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Oso and VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn takes offense to the term "bounce back," then calls Tim Bosby "the most overrated sucka in Memphis Wrestling" before heading to the ring.

Gio Savage beats VaShawn Harvey. After the match, VaShawn Harvey argues with, then shoves, referee Arthur Logan multiple times. The referee soon shoves back, then ducks VaShawn's clothesline and hits him with a shoulder block. VaShawn then kicks the ref twice before putting him in the Sharpshooter.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Carlito beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. During the match, Carlito hits a thrust kick on Roberts and goes for the Backstabber, but Roberts backs him and senior referee David Knight into the corner. Justin Case then grabs Carlito's apple and hands it to Roberts before holding Carlito down, but when Roberts spits apple at Carlito, Carlito ducks and Roberts hits Justin Case instead. Carlito then wins the match with a schoolkid pin.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 23, 2025

The show starts with Big John Dalton welcoming back and helping Buff Bagwell into the WrestleCenter.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We see a recent interview between Dustin Starr and Buff Bagwell. Buff Bagwell is in high spirits after his recent leg amputation.

Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell and Big Jon Dalton at the announce desk. Buff Bagwell says he is here to see Big Jon Dalton win the tag team titles back. He also says that he will be back in the ring one day in Memphis Wrestling, then says Big Jon has followed him since he was a child and that he would not miss this match for the world.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) with a schoolkidpin from Lil' Homie to Steven O'Neal after Steven inadvertently clobbers Devin with a discus clothesline.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock meets with the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) backstage. He says that K-Toomer is out of control and tells Jay Smooth and Kale to take him out in their match.

We see footage of Carlito with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Diana Taylor guests on commentary for the next match. She mentions that she can now see in light and is "65% okay."

Big Mama beats KJ Rockett.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Gio Savage is on the phone when The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) confront him for talking trash about them. Gio Savage mentions that they lost their own signature Hustle Hard Match recently, then leaves. The L.A. Hustlers take offense to this.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy after Makkari is distracted by the sudden appearance of J. Webb.

The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Sycho Simon shows up, distracting both Big John Dalton and Buff Bagwell and allowing Kale to hit K-Toomer in the back with one of the tag team titles as the referees and security are dealing with Sycho Simon.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 16, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they are back on track at beating people up and that they will not stop until they are back where they belong. Aaron Roberts says that since the beginning of Memphis Wrestling, he and Zay Washington have been the measuring stick, and if the fans want to disrespect them, then they can lay out two opponents so they can show what it is about.

The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson).

Allie Martin asks fans who will win the Ansley Cup at Rumble on the Trail.

Tony Dabbs last eliminates Sevyn Cruz to win the Rumble Before the Trail and earn a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship at Tupelo Supershow.

We see J. Webb trying to deal with his jealousy towards Wonderboy and The Shocker before tearing a photo of Makkari Kandy in half.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match after Xya Wolfe shows up and hits Ellsworth with a low blow followed by a chain for the pin and the win.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey after Oso's plan to introduce a gold chain into the ring backfires due to VaShawn Harvey knocking Oso off the ring apron.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock wants security to protect him and The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) from The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton).

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service)at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock immediately calls out Matchmaker King Cobra, and when King Cobra shows up, Blaylock wants something done regarding The Big Manes. Blaylock wants King Cobra to fire The Big Manes, but King Cobra would rather have a match between The Hollywood Clique and The Big Manes, who soon show up. Jay Smooth and Kale brawl with The Big Manes but quickly get overpowered. The Big Manes soon get their hands on the Secret Service agents before K-Toomer is able to grab Blaylock. Jay Smooth, Kale and security get in the ring, and Jay Smooth and Kale get laid out again. Jimmy Blaylock tries to escape, but he is soon stopped by Coach Pillar, who is holding a metal folding chair. Blaylock has to be helped to the back and into a limousine by a Secret Service agent. K-Toomer says it is not over and that all of The Hollywood Clique will be dealt with.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 26, 2025

Pete Pranica guests on commentary for this week.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts states that two weeks ago, they proved that they ran and still run Memphis Wrestling, then says he has put Memphis Wrestling on his back through the United States. When Zay Washington takes the microphone, he and Roberts are attacked by Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony, and security and officials have to restore order. Soon after a video package for The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) vs. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and James Ellsworth, Bosby and Anthony are seen shaking hands.

We see video footage of The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) getting into their old Dodge truck and driving off for Battle on the Ballfield at New Albany, Mississippi on August 8th.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) after Ellsworth tapes a gold chain to his boot for a superkick on Xya Wolfe as Xya dives off the top rope to the outside.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten a match that will allow her to defend the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship and even the odds: a Lights Out Match.

At the announce desk, Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who says that VaShawn Harvey has cost him the Junior Heritage Championship and that he is done playing around and wants a fight. VaShawn Harvey shows up, and this starts an impromptu match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey by count-out in an impromptu match that goes into the crowd as well as the box seats.

Nixi XS beats Diana Taylor in a Lights Out Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion after throwing a bracelet onto the mat so that she can distract the referee, poke Diana in the eye and hit the DDT to win the match and the title.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Big John Dalton. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up, grabs the microphone, tells Jake to leave, and warns The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) that it is "on sight" and that he will beat the shit out of all of them.

The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony following the distraction by Justin Case.