Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 2, 2026

Jake Redondo beats Action Braxton after Braxton stumbles going for a springboard move out of the corner. After the match, Redondo declares his spot in the Red Carpet Rumble. He says 2026 has been a breakout year after taking the best to their limits, and says he will show why he is the next guy here.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto reintroduces Richard Holliday to Championship Wrestling. Holliday says that he is the most talked-about independent wrestler right now, then tells Fidel Bravo that nobody is exempt, including him.

Halex beats "Iceman" Matty Ice after reversing an inside cradle with one of his own.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto interviews Fidel Bravo. Fidel Bravo tells Richard Holliday that he does not care how famous he is and says his signature move proves he is a coward. He says that people prove it in the ring with honor, respect and spirit.

In footage from earlier today, Jonny Loquasto hosts a no-physicality face-to-face meeting between Ray Jaz and "Main Evant" Evan Daniels. Ray Jaz empties his pockets to prove he has nothing to hide, which Daniels does not exactly reciprocate before bragging about his accolades as UWN Television Champion and telling Ray Jaz that he is facing the greatest Television Champion of all time. He reminds Ray Jaz that he only pinned him in tag team matches twice and that when he faces him one-on-one, it will be different, because he is a singles guy and the title is not going anywhere. Ray Jaz says he is living rent-free in Evan Daniels head and that he is battle-tested, and that he has the edge and that Daniels has nothing left. He says that Daniels may be a star, but stars fade away, and Daniels also has nothing outside of his title. He says that Daniels is a desperate man and that he is taking everything Daniels has left, but Daniels says that Ray Jaz will have to have his best performance ever to beat him. Ray Jaz says Daniels is weak in the knees and that it is not just about him; it is about everyone else, and everyone in the world will have a champion that they can be proud of. Loquasto gives both men the opportunity to shake hands, which Daniels refuses to do.

We hear from Jordan Cruz, who congratulates Che Cabrera on having a world title match that he knows was handed to him on a silver platter. Cruz says that everyone is scared and hides before he crushes them under his boot, then says that he is the UWN World Champion and the constant around here. He says that Che Cabrera can lift any weight expect the weight of the World Championship, which he says will stay on his shoulder as long as he sees fit.

LiveDanger (Hardwire Charlie and Danger Ross) beats Transcendence (Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire).

Richard Holliday beats Fidel Bravo after sending using the ropes against Bravo and sending him into the referee so he can hit the Signature Move. After the match, Holliday brags about being the most-talked about independent wrestler in the world today, then declares himself for the Red Carpet Rumble, saying it might as well be the "Richard Holliday Invitational."

The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for June 21, 2026

Jey Mesias beats Q Wynters after using the middle rope for leverage following the distraction by Patrick Fitzpatrick.

Backstage, we hear from Commissioner Guido. Guido says that things are going great in Gotham Wrestling, that they have a special coming soon called The Battle of Gotham, that the Five Boroughs Classic is also going great, and that Ray Jaz will be in the main event against Richard Holliday. Ray Jaz he is continuing to stay humble, battle-ready and fed in the competitive spirit. He says that he is ready for Richard Holliday's finishing move and that he is ready to go.

Nick Dos Santos beats "The Core Kid" Javi by submission with the cross arm breaker.

Backstage, "The Big Steppa" Colton Charles confronts Queens Get the Money (Jey Mesias and Patrick Fitzpatrick) for cheating to win against Q Wynters earlier tonight, and advises them to not only not raise their voices, but that if they want a real fight, he can bring his boys. Mesias throws his drink into Colton's eyes before Fitzpatrick throws a garbage can at him, then Queens Get the Money escape.

Bryce Donovan beats Danny Cabral. After the match, Bryce Donovan says he is a dangerous man, and that he and "VSK" Vinny Scalice are dangerous men. He says the fans have seen what he is capable of on his own, but when they get together at The Battle of Gotham, they will be the one taking opportunities. Donovan says they will take and take until they have everything and anything they want in Gotham Wrestling. He says there will be no judge, no jury and two executioners, because The Verdict is in.

Backstage, we hear from G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) McKnight says they have something for Brett Ryan Gosselin and "D-Man" Dan Parker, as does Valentine, and they challenge them to a Dumpster Match.

Jack Cartwheel vs. "Main Evant" Evan Daniels for the UWN Television Championship from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.

Backstage, Sebastian Amore and Nat Castle exit the elevator only to find out that Dan Joseph and Amity LaVey are no longer near the ladder leading up to the roof. Nat Castle says that if she and Sebastian cannot find them now, then Sebastian will have to do something about. Sebastian says he will talk to Commissioner Guido.

"Platinum" Max Caster guests on commentary for the next match.

Richard Holliday beats Ray jaz. During the match, "Platinum" Max Caster distracts the referee as Ray Jaz makes Richard Holliday tap to the STF, and that allows Holliday to hit his signature move for the pin and the win. After the match, Max Caster attacks Ray Jaz and gouges his eyes. Drew Gulak gets in the ring and brawls with max Caster, then Jake Redondo shows up and fights both Caster and Gulak. Ray Jaz gts bac up, making this a tag team brawl, then Commissioner Guido shows up and tells all four men to stop brawling. Chris Dickinson then shows up and and fights everyone else, and when Commissioner Guido tries to stop Dickinson, Dickinson inadvertently knocks Guido out. Caster, Jaz and Redondo continue to brawl as Dickinson checks on Guido, who comes to only for Dickinson to clothesline him and put him in an STF in the middle of the ring.

The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for February 8, 2026

Nat Castle beats JC Storm.

Backstage, Keynote Kevin mentions his strategy for his upcoming match when Dan Joseph shows up, says that Kevin is a "crashout," and causes Kevin to flip out on him as he runs away.

Dan Joseph beats Keynote Kevin by disqualification - and crashout - after Kevin shoves the referee when the referee tells him to get Dan Joseph out of the corner.

David Marquez interviews Duke Hanson (formerly Duke Hudson in NXT). He answers Richard Holliday's challenge and says he will show him what a real college try looks like.

Queens Gets The Money (Patrick Fitzpatrick and Jay Mesias) beat Jake Redondo and Manbun Jesus.

We hear from Shawn K. Wachter MBA, who says that The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) are showing up next week and that he has a deal for them with "sky high ROI" with The Explosion (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio). He tells Gotham Wrestling to give the people what they want as well as what he wants: The Good Brothers.

Ray Jaz heads to the ring. He talks about his loss in last week's main event, then says that this one is personal because he let himself and the fans down by making one bad decision. He says he was stupid enough to pick "The Greek God" Papadon as his partner, as he thought he would have stepped up and been a real partner and bring the UWN tag titles to New York, but he showed his true colors. Jaz says he should have known better and that he now stands alone. Suddenly, Little Guido shows up and says he had a lot of big deals going on and that going forward, he will be the commissioner of Gotham Wrestling. He says that this will be good for the both of them, then he then makes things up for Ray Jaz by putting him in match for the UWN Heritage Championship against "One in a Million" Maximilien, and tells him that he will not have to worry about Papadon.

Backstage, Jake Sparrow asks Drew Gulak who he thinks he is making him tap out, and next time they square up, Gulak should turn around and go home, for he is "The Son of the Sun" and the pro wrestling world revolves around him.

Chris Dickinson quickly beats A'Don Allen by submission with an STF. After the match, David Marquez tries to interview Chris Dickinson, but Dickinson says "I got nothing to say to you. Where's the pay window?"

Richard Holliday beats Duke Hanson with a low blow followed by the 2008 after nearly sending Hanson into the ref after powering out of a Boston Crab.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for November 15, 2024

Hikaru Shida beats Leila Grey.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Harley Cameron, who is about to sing a song on guitar when the interview is over, complete with "Feel the wrath of Harley Cameron!" getting cut off.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says Ariya Daivari is about to wrestle the dumbest person in AEW, then tries to get an "Athlete rule" chant started only to get "Sucks!" instead.

Mark Briscoe beats Ariya Daivari.

Komander beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero. MVP is seen watching the match from backstage.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Anna Jay. Anna says it worth the risk to see "The Glamour" Mariah May's eyes bulge out of her head until she passes out. As she says she is capable of anything with no rules in their upcoming match, Taya Valkyrie shows up and says that the same is true of Mariah and that Mina Shirakawa could be anywhere before offering her services to provide some extra insurance, but Anna says she an handle her business and demands Taya mind her own. Taya says that "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo sends her regards before telling Anna Jay to stay safe as she leaves, but Anna says "No. I won't."

La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and The Beast Mortos) beat Alec Price and Richard Holliday.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews MVP. MVP says that he is scouting talent in AEW, and as he been getting the lay of the land, he sees a lot of talent with untapped potential. He says that some of them need motivation or better management, but others need to need to be hurt and beaten down to their knees again and again just to be taught how to stand to put on a path to success. He says Swerve Strickland has so much to learn but will not listen, and while the fans love Swerve's arrogance, it is his greatest weakness. He says that Swerve thinks that one man can beat three and calls himself "the most dangerous man in AEW," and that arrogance, much like pride, "goeth before the fall." He says he will be watching Ricochet in the main event as well as Komander, and tomorrow night, Shelton Benjamin will find out what Komander is made off and what lessons Komander needs to learn.

We see a vignette for Anna Jay vs. "The Glamour" Mariah May for the AEW Women's World Championship tomorrow night on Collision.

Ricochet beats Dante Martin. MVP is seen watching the match from backstage.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!