Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that things got more interesting with the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship being put on the line on Dynamite for the first time ever next week, and that he likes playing the game when the stakes are high and the clock is counting down to zero with no room for ever. Moxley says he was born for these moments, then questions what would happen if Powerhouse Hobbs were to shock the world and beat him for the title. He then asks if Don Callis has been where Powerhouse Hobbs has been, then says he has, and that he will be in the ring with Hobbs, not Don Callis. Moxley states that he always knew Hobbs had something, and says that if Hobbs has not found that thing inside of himself that he has talked about in the week he has given him, he will find it for him when he shows him who he really is and it will be a very bitter pill to swallow. Moxley then advises Hobbs not to hesitate for one second, because he will not.
Rob Van Dam beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Isiah Kassidy and Komander in a High Flying 420 Elimination Match. Isiah Kassidy eliminates Lee Johnson after grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin. Rob Van Dam raises Komander's hand after the match.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Emi Sakura.
In a TV exclusive, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker heads to the ring. He says that the last year has been a whirlwind personally and professionally, and a few months ago, he had to walk away from his mentor and lost family and friends, but gained the love of his life along the way. However, because of some of his actions, he lost his love, too, and going into last week's match, he says it was a must-win and that all he had was beating Zak Knight, and he lost. As a result, Parker said he had a lot of thinking to do when he returned home, and all he wanted to do was make his father proud, and while his father is no longer around, he feels that he has. He also realizes that after the last year, he does not have much left to fight for. Before he can announce his retirement, Ruby Soho suddenly shows up. She says that she cannot let Parker do this and that it breaks her heart to hear him say that he has nothing left to fight for, as he has something important to fight for. Ruby then tells Parker that she is pregnant, and that it is really soon and that she disappeared and didn't know how to tell him, but Parker almost immediately kisses her in celebration.
Kyle O'Reilly, Rocy Romero and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard beat Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) with a cross arm breaker from O'Reilly to Bennett. After the match, Kyle O'Reilly tells Roderick Strong that he has 24 hours, because after that, he will rip off his arm, smack him around with it and leave Dynasty as AEW International Champion.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) ends in a time limit draw. Backstage, both teams continue to go at it, and referees, security and others try to break it up.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy and chronicles the recent matches that Orange has been and what he and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) have been through in that time. It is revealed that Orange is barely cleared to compete, but cleared nevertheless.
We see video footage of Orange Cassidy's AEW International Championship defense at Revolution Pro last week.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says they do not have a match at Revolution, then The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) shows up wanting a piece of them as referees and security hold them back.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Mike Bennett. After the match, Matt Taven attacks Orange Cassidy while Roderick Strong shows up and directs traffic. All of a sudden, Jake Hager shows up and takes out Taven and Bennett after Roddy runs away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Angelo Parker when Ruby Soho shows up for their date. Renee takes her leave, and Ruby and Angelo leave as a white SUV appears. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is seen stepping out of the SUV.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says that he is disappointed that he is not more involved with what is going on with Sting's final match, and that he will be exploring his options. He then knocks on a door, and The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) answer. Ric Flair says that he wants a a word with them.
Tony Schiavone interviews Daniel Garcia in the ring. It is announced that Daniel Garcia will get his shot against Christian Cage for the TNT Championship at Revolution. Garcia says he was told that he was destined for great things, but admits that he had lost confidence in himself in the last few months. He says that three seconds was all he needed and he was able to beat Brody King in the Continental Classic. He says that every single time he went down, the fans brought him back up, and every time he danced, the fans danced with him, and he thanks the fans for always being there. Garcia says that if his match with Adam Copeland went longer, he would have made him tap out. He says they will meet again, and when they do, he will be TNT Champion. As he has a message for Christian Cage, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Shayna Wayne) shows up. Christian says Copeland will never have another opportunity at his title ever again, then calls what happened last week a by-product of being in the ring with Copeland. He admits that Garcia has been on a roll lately, but that as much as he would love to get in the ring with Garcia, he does not want to face him at Revolution, as he feels that he is not ready. Christian gives Garcia a hard time for sending the fans home happy and wanting to become a champion, then mentions Garcia had "a pretty dark childhood" before bringing up his parents, including his father David, who is dead. He goes on to call his father "garbage" and a "piece of crap" who was also a drunk, then says that instead of hurting Garcia, he wants to help Garcia realize his full potential, and instead of being his opponent, he wants to be his father. Garcia tells Christian to keep his mother out of his mouth and dares him to get in the ring so he can put him in the ground next to his father. Christian sics Nick Wayne on Garcia, but he falls victim to the Sharpshooter. When Christian sics Killswitch on Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard shows up with a chair and hits Killswitch in the back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Rob Van Dam, "Hangman" Adam Page and Hook. Adam Page says tonight is full of opportunites for everyone on their team and an opportunity to hurt Swerve Strickland.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Sydni Winnell with the Venus de Milo.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Madison Rayne with the ankle lock. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm runs into the ring to attack Deonna with her shoe. Mariah May also shows up, and she distracts Deonna after he takes out Toni. This allows Toni to put Deonna in a knee bar. Afterwards, Toni Storm smears lipstick all over her lips before making her way out.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says that when looking back on life, things are put in perspective. We then see some old photos of Sting with his sons, then says that family is the only thing that matters in the end. Sting says that in all his years as a professional wrestler, nobody has ever messed with his own flesh and blood until now, then mentions that his father passed away and how his father was like a hero to him. He says it makes him think about his own mortality and how he used to feel invincibility, then says that time catches up to everyone and that he is not invincible. He says that he will bring everything he has left in him to Revolution, and that The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) have the fight of their lives on their hands.
Tony Schiavone interviews Wardlow in the ring. Wardlow tells Schiavone to get out of the ring before he knocks him down again, then says he is pissed and that people have changed his name in a way that he has heard in years. He says that he was "the next big thing," but he has been screwed over again and again. He says that he should have been champion a long time ago, but he has never had the opportunity at the world title and there are people who should be fired and thrown in jail for that. He says that he beat CM Punk's ass like nobody has in years and that is body is still falling apart from it, and that he has squashed MJF like nobody ever has in his career. Wardlow then addresses choking out and beating Samoa Joe before stating that championship belts and custom suits look better on him before declaring that he is the best in the world and the uncrowned king of AEW. He says it is time to eat like a king and that he is tired of eating scraps, and that there is nobody in the back who is better than him or is able to stop him, and if anyone wants to get in his way, it is no longer wrestling; it is war.
In backstage footage from last Friday featuring the Bang Bang Scissor Gang, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn apologizes to Jay White for knocking him off the apron, then says he wants to go back to being a "Collision Cowboy" afer helping out with the 3:10 to Yuma. Jay White proposes that The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) reunite for a match.
It is announce that Will Ospreay - who will be competing at All Out 2024 - will be on Dynamite next week.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Don Callis Family. Don Callis says Konosuke Takeshita's match with Will Ospreay will help the family out big time, as both men will still be part of the family after the match. He also says that Powerhouse Hobbs will hurt a lot of people in the upcoming "Meat Madness" match, and that he himself has his eye on Sammy Guevara.
Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage beat "Hangman" Adam Page, Rob Van Dam and Hook in a trios match with a Coaquina Clutch from Samoa Joe to Rob Van Dam. Near the end of the match, Swerve accidentally boots Joe in the head from the ring apron with a kick meant from Adam Page.
Jon Moxley beats Jeff Hardy with the rear naked choke. After the match, Mox goes to shake hands with Jeff, but Jeff flips him off. Afterwards, four wrestlers from CMLL - Mistico, Volador Jr., Hechicero and Mascara Dorada - whom Jeff Hardy whipped Moxley over the barricade into during the match - jump out from the front row and jump Moxley, and when security show up, they also get attacked. Members of the AEW locker room get into the ring to fight off the CMLL wrestlers.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Toa Liona in a Dealer's Choice Match with a crucifix pin after Toa Liona ducks the Buckshot Lariat. After the match, Toa Liona charges at Hangman, but Hangman ducks down and Toa Liona dives out of the ring. Toa Liona then bends a metal folding chair just by smashing it on the ground, and Hangman keeps him from using it.
We see footage from earlier where The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up at the arena. When a backstage assistant calls Nicholas "Nick", Nicholas fines him $500.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.
Warlow beats Komander (and seemingly tweaks his knee going for the powerbomb). After the match, Roderick Strong tells Komander that he should have taken the deal he offered him on Satuday, and that he will pay the price. Suddenly, Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) show up. The Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) soon leave.
Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin, Sting, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill in a sit-down meeting. Ricky Starks says Sting has had quite the journey and that it all started when he beat him at Revolution 2021, and says that this does not sit well as he demands respect. Darby says Starks knows nothing about respect and that Sting's career is not a stepping stone. Starks says that he and Big Bill will stay tag team champions and that Sting will not make it to retirement, and Big Bill says Darby and Sting have done nothing but talk and have overlooked them. Sting says he admired something about Starks two years ago when he the only one brave enough to talk smack to him, but tells him he must earn respect. Darby says that Starks blames everyone but himself for his problems, and Starks throws water at him. Darby is about to hit Starks when Sting stops him, and Sting says that they will both hit Starks next week.
Chris Jericho beats Kyle Fletcher with a Judas Effect as Fletcher goes for a tope suicida followed by a Judas Effect off the top rope.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who talks about her various tattoos from various points in her life. She mentions the matching duck tattoo that she shares with "Timeless" Toni Storm that mentions a time of growth, then asks what the tattoo means to Toni.
The Bang Bang Scissor Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) heads to the ring. Max Caster says The Bang Bang Scissor Gang has , then has Bowens pull "Cardblade" out from underneath the ring. Colten Gunn then mentions that "Cardblade" got fired weeks ago, and Austin Gunn pulls out "Juiceboard." Daddy Ass then says that "If you're not down with the Bang Bang Scissor Gang...we've got two words for ya...Gunns Up."
"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Taya Valkyrie by submission after throwing Taya into "Timeless" Toni Storm at the announce table.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin. Before Darby can say anything, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up, and Matthew says Darby is the hot young star that AEW needs before he asks him why he lets Sting take more money out of his pocket before saying that they should be "the new hot trio" after Sting leaves, while Nicholas says that Darby has been ducking The Young Bucks. Darby says the only thing on his mind is the tag team titles.
Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.
Swerve Strickland's opponent tonight is revealed to be Rob Van Dam. Before the match, "Hangman" Adam Page announces that Swerve Strickland's match against Rob Van Dam will be a hardcore match. Rob Van Dam then throws a chair directly at Swerve's face.
Swerve Strickland beats Rob Van Dam in a Dealer's Choice hardcore match. During the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage shoves Rob Van Dam off the top rope, but Hook shows up with a chair and hits Brian Cage with it before the two of them brawl their way to the back. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and sarcastically congratulates Swerve as he calls him an "evil bastard," then says he will never let Swerve take the AEW World Championship for he is the next World Champion, not Swerve. Swerve says Hangman does not get it and that he has beaten him twice, and that he has nothing to prove. He then says that Hangman cannot get over the fact that Hangman cannot beat him, but Hangman says it took the whole Mogul Embassy to beat him. Hangman then says Swerve cannot lace his boots, and this leads to Swerve giving him one last match. Swerve says that once he beats Hangman, he is done, and that he is going for the AEW World Championship.
Renee Paquette interviews MJF, who immediately calls Adam Cole, but he is suddenly interrupted by Roderick Strong and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Roderick Strong says MJF is the one behind the devil mask, but he will pretend for once that he is not and he will help him tonight. MJF shoves him away, and as The Kingdom run after Roddy, MJF tells "Switchblade" Jay White that he has a bullet with his name on it and he is not going to miss. We then see the man in the devil mask.
MJF retains the Dynamite Diamond Ring against "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson after punching Juice before he can hit him with his fake ring and knocking The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) off the ring apron. After the match, The Gunns attack MJF, but The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) run into the ring. They soon get overpowered, but as "Switchblade" Jay White - who guested on commentary in the middle of the match - grabs the AEW World Championship so that he can hit MJF with it, The Acclaimed show up and chase Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) out of the ring. Jay White then tells MJF to forget about everything going on in the ring and to focus on him, as he will never get his hands on the AEW World Heavyweight Championship after he pummels his face into the ground at Full Gear. Austin Gunn congratulates MJF on winning the Dynamite Diamond Ring back, and challenges MJF and Adam Cole for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. MJF tells The Gunns to shut up and tells them they have their tag team title shot, then tells Jay White that he will see him at Full Gear but that he will get his hands on him next week next week in the eight-man tag match and he will get back what belongs to him. Roderick Strong then wants to know if MJF will pick him and The Kingdom, but MJF calls Roddy "a bland bitch" and roll himself and The Kingdom off a cliff. "Platinum" Max Caster asks MJF if that means he will pick The Acclaimed, and MJF admits that he has never liked him and that he would never tag with him even if he was on fire. Max Caster takes it at MJF saying there is a chance, then asks him to scissor. MJF rejects it and leaves. As MJF heads to the back, he has a brief staredown with Kenny Omega. Omega tells MJF that he has something that he wants, but he has something MJF wants. He says he has no right to ask, but claims that if he is the fans' scumbag and the champions he and the fans both want to be, he will listen to what he has to say. Omega says he has the right to reserve his streak and challenges him for the AEW World Heavyweight Champioship, and MJF makes it official for Collision. Both men then shake hands. After Omega bids the fans adieu, he then says to MJF "Three days, bitch."
We hear from Wardlow. He says that the last few months were bad for him as he went into a dark place while watching MJF become the name and the face of the company that everyone supports despite what MJF has done in the past and despite beating him one-on-one. He says he has felt the devil's claws go deeper and deeper into his back, and with nothing else to lose, he will take everything from MJF.
Hook and Rob Van Dam beat The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) with the Redrum from Hook to John Silver.
Backstage, RJ City introduces "Timeless" Toni Storm's newest picture "Hold That Butler!" The picture plays during the commercial break. (The butler is played by Luther.)
Tony Schiavone interviews Sting and Darby Allin in the ring. After thanking the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the memories and Darby Allin for helping him get this far in AEW, he also thanks Tony Khan for giving him the opportunity to wrestle a little bit longer. Tony Schiavone mentions that on this day 35 years ago, Sting put World Championship Wrestling on the map on the road to becoming the icon that he is now, then mentions that Tony Khan has a special gift for Sting and brings Tony Khan out. All of a sudden, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up instead. He says that there are moments in life that are magical and few and far between, and that it is those moments that make one the best, and 35 years ago, he and Sting made history at Clash of the Champions 1. He calls Sting one of the greatest people he has ever met, and tells Sting he wants to ride the wagon out one more time with him. All of a sudden, Christian Cage, Luchasaurus and Nick Wayne show up. Christian Cage makes fun of Ric Flair being Sting's gift as well as Ric Flair's age and liver, then asks Darby Allin his neck is before telling him to look at the TNT Championship, for he will never be a champion again. Christian then proposes a six-man tag match between himself, Luchasaurus and Nick Wayne and team of Sting, Darby Allin and a partner of their choice at Full Gear so Sting's retirement can come early and become his funeral. Before Christian can leave, Sting says he is allergic to jackasses before accepting Christian's challenge.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho cannot being beaten down as hard he was beaten down by Powerhouse Hobbs, then says there is a time in one's career for self-reflection and see if one has what it takes. He then says that Don Callis has a whole family with a lot of friends, but he has a lot of friends, too, and they are bigger than Will Hobbs and it is time to give them a call.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) retain the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay. After the match, it is revealed on the video screen that Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland have broken into "Hangman" Adam Page's home. All of a sudden, Nana and Swerve head into the room where Adam Page's son is. Swerve says that Adam Page owes him a debt, then leaves a Mogul Embassy shirt in the crib, saying that Adam Page's son is indebted to him.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Adam Copeland. Copeland says nothing has changed regarding him and Chstian Cage and that he will not fight him, then Sting and Darby Allin show up. Darby says AEW is not a fairytale and that he did not want to hurt Nick Wayne, and Sting says he knows what it is like to have the blinders on and that Edge needs to take his blinders off. He says he learned to take his off and see through people, especially people like Christian, and tells Adam Copeland to wake up before it is too late.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Ruby Soho in a match that involves Ruby using the title as a shield to keep herself from being sprayed with her own spray paint after tossing it to Shida and feigning being sprayed in the face. Shida retains after Ruby rolls her up out of Shida's Falcon Arrow only to be rolled through and sent head-first into an exposed turnbuckle. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up on the stage, again with her butler, played by Luther.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews MJF. Before MJF can get a word in, Samoa Joe shows up and says MJF suffers from a severe lack of friendship, then says he will be his friend on one condition: MJF gives him a rematch for the AEW World Championship.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Orange Cassidy and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. This situation leads a tense stand-off between both teams' closest allies.
We hear from Darby Allin, Christian Cage and Luchasaurus, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson before tonight's show.
Christian beats Luchasaurus and Darby Allin in a Triple Threat Match to become the TNT Champion after Darby hits Luchasaurus with the Coffin Drop only for Christian to toss Darby out and pick the bones. During the match, Luchasaurus holds the TNT Championship for the first time ever, and reluctantly hands the TNT Championship to Christian Cage. After the match, Christian hugs Luchasaurus, and Luchasaurus raises Christian's hand while somewhat reluctant to do so. Luchasurus then raises Christian up on his shoulders.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Don Callis, Konosuke Takeshita and Sammy Guevara. Callis says it makes him sick that Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega are on the same side when he pitted them against each other, then mentions Kota Ibushi and how Ibushi's weak point is his friendship with Omega. He says that if Ibushi shows up, it will be a problem for Omega and Jericho, as he has the two men who left them laying and he also has Will Ospreay. Don Callis says his family has never been stronger, and that they will finish things at WrestleDream.
Backstag, Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage and Luchasaurus. Christian says every title defense has made him into a solid TNT Champion, then states that he is finished with Darby Allin. He then finds out that he will defending the TNT title against Darby at WrestleDream, and when he finds out it is a two-out-of-three falls match, Christian goes ballistic and starts looking for Tony Khan.
Hook and Rob Van Dam beat "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who plans to put the Ring of Honor World Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Championship on the line against Katsuyori Shibata at WrestleDream.
We hear from The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver), who are looking for new members.
We hear from The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Benneett). Matt Taven says that neck health is important and that Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) cost them a shot at the ROH World Tag Team Championships, and Mike Bennett says he will be dealing weiner punches and piledrivers to Best Friends.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). They say they are pure and divine, and Vincent says that they will expose MJF and Adam Cole and purify their lies.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Andrade el Idolo after "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson stomps Andrade el Idolo to break the Figure Eight as The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) distract the referee. Jay White remains undefeated on >Collision, while Andrade's streak on the show comes
We hear from Ortiz, who says that Mike Santana used him and walked away like he did for the last 14 years, and when he confronted Mike Santana, he ran away from his problems. He says Santana will not be able to run away much longer.
We hear from Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty. Shane Taylor says that he and Keith Lee went to Ring of Honor at the same time and dominated until Keith Lee left for WWE and he stayed in ROH. He says that he will put Keith Lee in the ground, but before he does that, Keith Lee will have to face Lee Moriarty.
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) show up in suits and guest on commentary for the next match.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) following a Sharpshooter from Dax Harwood to JD Drake. After the match, Aussie Open confronts FTR in the ring, and Dax Harwood tells Aussie Open that they are facing the greatest tag team in professional wrestling and that if they are not willing to bring their A-game, then they should not show up.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Lana - now known as "CJ" - who says that she has reappeared now because Miro has lost his way and she wants to help him become champion again. As she says that he is preoccupied by temptation. Miro says that everyone has temptations, but his is CJ and CJ's is the wrestling world. CJ says that they will take their separate paths, but warns Miro not to lay on any clients that she manages in the future. Miro walks away.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats "Absolute" Ricky Starks in a Texas Death Match after wrapping a chain around his right knee and hitting Starks with the Busaiku Knee. After the match, Wheeler Yuta and Big Bill check on Danielson and Starks respectively.
The Jericho Appreciation Society are in the ring to start tonight's show with their mandatory meeting, and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard introduces Chris Jericho. As Jericho says he came down to the ring as a friend and not a rock star or "The Demo God," Daniel Garcia tells him to shut up and listen, then says he was ready to have a civil conversation until last week. Garcia says he changed everything himself and put Jericho first every time only for Jericho to never choose them in return. He says he cannot do this any more and leaves. Jake Hager says that while Chris Jericho made a lot of money, there are a lot of options, then says he does not appreciate Jericho and leaves. Jericho appreciates Tay Conti and Anna Jay, saying that their careers were enriched by him and that he is proud of how better their careers have gotten. Tay says she was proud of Jericho, but not anymore, and says she will come back next year and become a champion without him. Conti then quits the J.A.S. and leaves. Anna Jay says that Jericho helped himself more than he helped them, then says she is being selfish tonight, for tonight is about the Women's World Championship and it is not about appreciating him. Anna Jay leaves. "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker says he does not want to do this, as he considers joining the J.A.S. a badge of honor and he has given Jericho everything. He then states that Jericho has not given in return, and he has nothing left to give. Parker leaves. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard calls Jericho his childhood hero, going so far as to buy a Chris Jericho T-shirt with his first every paycheck and taking his invitation to join AEW while his wife was eight months pregnant. He says the last 18 months were a dream, but now he understands why other people Jericho has worked with now hate his guts, and leaves. Jericho speaks to Sammy Guevara, but Sammy slaps the microphone out of his hand and says he competed for the world title and did what he did because of Jericho. He says he will not walk out on Jericho because he is his friend, and he thought he would do those things for him. He says Jericho has things to work out and he hopes he does, and when he does, maybe he will be there. He then leaves. Jericho is then alone in the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, then Don Callis shows up. Jericho says he has made up his mind and that he will make an announcement next week.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Both teams shake hands after the match. Afterwards, Matt Jackson calls FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), and FTR shows up as if on cue. Both The Young Bucks and FTR have a staredown in the ring, then Matt says "All In." FTR raise up the AEW World Tag Team Championships in response. Not long afterwards, the match is official for All In.
It is announced that there will be a tournament to see who will face Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women's World Championship, with the winners competing for the title in a four-way match at All In.
In footage from last week, Adam Cole and MJF head to a trampoline park. When MJF finds out the place has dodgeball, MJF hits every kid in sight. When Cole confronts MJF, a little girl shows up and calls them both nerds for being at the park and flips Cole off. Cole sics MJF's dodgeball skills on the little girl.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta). Jon Moxley hopes that Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) have learned they don't believe in a ring, much less a parking lot, then says that The Lucha Brothers have picked a fight with them and that they know, not think, they can win. He says they only think about picking their teeth with their enemies' bones. Claudio tells PAC that he will pay for thinking he can come back after months on the shelf and just turn on them, and Wheeler Yuta mentions that PAC is back on the shelf for another while. Moxley then says that The Blackpool Combat Club do not fear death, for death fears them.
Jack Perry retains the FTW Championship against Rob Van Dam with a low blow followed by ramming RVD into a chair in the corner.
Backstage, Renee Pacquette interviews Alex Abrahantes and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix). Alex says the symbol of Death Triangle is a symbol of brotherhood that Death Triangle fights for, while The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) fight to maim and hurt people. Rey Fenix calls the BCC "The Blackpool Coward Club," and Penta el Zero Miedo says they will prove why they are the best in the universe.
MJF and Adam Cole head to the ring. MJF admits that the footage of him saying the Mid-West is "mid" is "heavily edited and heavily fake," and dares God to strike him down if he is lying when he says that his favorite place in America is the Mid-West. When Adam Cole mentions their match for the AEW World Championship at All In, MJF thinks they want to do a promo battle, but Adam Cole says that is not the case. Adam Cole says that they are going to make history when they compete for the championship, and admits that as frustrating as it was not to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships, he has his eyes on something as important: the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. Cole says he owes his entire career to Ring of Honor, having been its only three-time World Champion and having won all of the titles except for the tag team titles, which have been held by legendary tag teams who have set the bar for tag team wrestling. He says that it is time to show how good they are, and says that they should challenge for the ROH World Tag Team Championships and win them on Zero Hour at All In. MJF is puzzled by Adam Cole wanting him to wrestle twice in one night and asks him if he is some kind of "sick pervert," but quickly entertains the idea and agrees to challenging Aussie Open for the ROH World Tag Team Championships. All of a sudden, Roderick Strong shows up, irritated that Adam Cole wants to win the ROH World Tag Team Championships with MJF and not him, and MJF tells Roderick to go home and cry into his pillow to Taylor Swift and "shake it off." This leads to a "shake it off" chant, and Roderick asks Adam Cole if he is going to just stand there and let MJF talk about him like that, then says The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) was right about Adam and that Adam was never really his friend. The Kingdom then show up and hug Roderick before helping him to the back. The Kingdom then show up and hug Roderick before helping him to the back. MJF mocks Roderick further, and Adam Cole confronts him before realizing this is a mistake, then both men hug it out before MJF tells him to check on Roderick Strong.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) after Rey Fenix goes after Wheeler Yuta when Alex Abrahantes stops Yuta from getting physically involving in the match and Moxley pulls Penta's mask off before grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin. After the match, Yuta and Moxley attack The Lucha Brothers while Claudio mockingly wears Penta's mask and goes on the attack while referees try to restore order.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega. He says FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are four of the best to do it in an AEW ring and he is hoping The Young Bucks pull through. As for him, he will be talking with Jim Ross about his future.
The Mogul Embassy head to the ring. Swerve Strickland says they had to prove a point by heading to the Buddy Wayne Wrestling Academy and putting the fear of God in Nick Wayne, then says The Mogul Embassy are the authority and that they are above the law. AR Fox then immediately calls Darby Allin out, and Darby Allin shows up and tells AR Fox the whole story and says that he lived with him and his demon and tried harder than anyone else to help him and that he had to leave after AR Fox was the only one who could save himself. He then says that he did not have to put a word in for AEW to sign AR Fox, and while he will always credit AR Fox for saving his life, and while AR Fox has some new friends, so does he. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting is in the ring. The Mogul Embassy soon flees when Sting goes on the attack with his bat, and Swerve is the last man in the ring when Sting hits him with his back. Sting then backs Swerve into a corner and points at the sign for All In, then Swerve retreats.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Anna Jay despite "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker's attempts at reviving Anna Jay.
Trey Miguel beats TJP and Chris Bey to earn a shot at the Impact X Division Championship. After the match, the title match happens, but Rohit Raju - who has been at ringside the whole match - rolls Trey Miguel up and grabs the tights to retain the championship.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that Scott D'Amore has seven days to think about what he said, and that he will have a clear conscience and sleep like a baby, for everything will be on D'Amore and Rich Swann. He says that Rich Swann is doing this the hard, and that everything that happens from here on out will be Swann's fault.
Backstage, Kaleb says that Tenille Dashwood is busy at the moment, but she will be ready for later tonight. Tenille shows up and says that she is going to win tonight.
Susie beats Kimber Lee after Deonna Purrazzo inadvertently hits Kimber Lee from the ring apron, then nearly turns into Su Yung again. After the match, Deonna attacks Kylie Rae, and Susie slaps Deonna a few times before Deonna puts her in the Fujiwara Arm Bar. Kylie grabs Deonna and throws her out of the ring. Kylie Rae tells Deonna that if she wants to bully her and Susie, that is fine, because the Knockouts Championship will be hers at Bound For Glory.
We hear from Heath, who says he needs a job not just because he has kids, but because professional wrestling is a thing he loves to do. He says he wants to be in Impact as it has the best competition in the world and because Rhino is there. Rhino sounds and looks like he is reading from a cue card as he hypes up the #Heath4IMPACT hashtag, then we see a few celebrities on Cameo tell Impact Wrestling to hire Heath. D'Lo Brown (called "DeLorean Brown" here) also says that Heath needs a job. Heath then mentions his car got repossessed last night, and D'Lo says this is nothing like Repo Man stealing Bret Hart's jacket. We also hear from Heath's two daughters, who also tell Impact Wrestling to hire Heath.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are met by The Good Brothers backstage, then The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) show up, and The Rascalz demand respect from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) when The Good Brothers call them young boys. The Good Brothers say if they want a match, they've got it.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Bully Ray vs. AJ Styles at Bound For Glory 2013.
We hear from Ethan Carter III, who tells Moose he knows what it is like to have the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He says that it is times like these that we control our narratives. He says that through technology, it is time for everyone to band together and help Moose find the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and give any and all relevant information to Moose's cell phone at (407) 457-8494. (Author's note: The number doesn't go to anything other than a voicemail that hasn't even been set up yet. Don't even call it. Seriously.)
Backstage, Rosemary tells Taya Valkyrie that she was unconscious backstage when Taya asks here where she was during her match last week, and says that they must be on the same page if they want things to work. Rosemary says she will help with Taya's problems first, then Taya will help with hers. Taya proposes she helps Rosemary with her problems before Rosemary helps her out. As Taya says that John E. Bravo is handling all the details for the wedding, John E. Bravo talks with a few members of the locker room, saying it is time for everyone to dig their heels in and get to work. The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) leave for their match, then Johnny Swinger takes offense to Fallah Bahh being the best man. After Fallah Bahh calls Swinger "Captain Spandex," Tommy Dreamer declares it is match time before Bravo tells him to shut up and asks who is experienced in scrapbooking.
Backstage, Brian Myers takes offense to being called a cheater in his last match against Willie Mack and flips a table, then Tommy Dreamer shows up to tell him to calm down, not be disrespectful and clean up the mess he made. Myers refuses, saying he wouldn't let his "wrestling dad" talk to him like this, much less his real dad. He then says he will clean it up, then warns Dreamer to walk the other direction the next time he sees him in the hallway.
Eric Young attacks The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) before the next match, then gets Cody Deaner in the ring. Cody fights back and brawls with Eric Young, but Eric hits him with a piledriver in the middle of the ring. Cousin Jake gets in the ring, and Eric Young retreats after a couple of forearms. When Jake checks on Cody, Eric Young gets back in the ring and attacks Jake again. Eric Young then hits Cousin Jake with a piledriver before grabbing a microphone and asking if Eddie Edwards, Rich Swann and Scott D'Amore are watching before saying that everything that happens from here on out is on them. Eric Young says that his hand was forced and that he gave Eddie and Swann the easy way out as he continues to attack The Deaners, then tells Scott D'Amore that it is his choice what happens from here on out. He then proceeds to taunt Cody before stomping on him and Cousin Jake, then proclaims it is his world and that everything is under his control and his design from now on. He then boots Cody out of the ring before going for an ankle lock on Jake. Security shows up, but Eric Young levels them before going for Cousin Jake's leg ankle again. Scott D'Amore shows up and tells Eric Young to let Jake go, and D'Amore has to get in the ring to break the hold and tell Eric to use his head. Eric Young forces Scott D'Amore into the corner then Eddie Edwards shows up and attacks Eric Young, forcing Eric to retreat.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards tells Scott D'Amore that he cannot let people walk over him, and demands a rematch so he can end Eric Young's reign of terror, saying he should be the one getting it and not Rich Swann. D'Amore tells Edwards he has his rematch at Victory Road, and tells him to be the leader he says he is.
Rob Van Dam beats Sami Callihan. As per pre-match stipulation, Katie Forbes gets five minutes in the ring with Sami Callihan. Katie Forbes and Rob Van Dam attack Rob Van Dam, but Sami Callihan throws a steel chair at Rob Van Dam before planting Forbes into the mat with a Cactus Special.
Backstage, Ace Austin says he always has a plan, then says that he and Madman Fulton are next in line for the tag team titles after winning last week. The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) then show up, saying they were champs for over a year and that Austin and Fulton were lucky to tag with them. After Ethan Page says they were responsible for Austin and Fulton winning, Madman gets in The North's faces, and this leads to Page proposing a match between both teams next week.
Next week: Johnny Swinger vs. Fallah Bahh, where the winner is John E. Bravo's best man! Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie vs. Havok and Nevaeh! The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson)! Ace Austin and Madman Fulton vs. The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander)!
Kaleb introduces Tenille Dashwood before the next match.
Tenille Dashwood beats Jordynne Grace following the distraction from Kaleb on the ring apron.
After the show, Eddie Edwards is mysteriously taken out backstage.
Here's tonight's post-show!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
After the events of Sacrifice last Saturday, Ace Austin demands another match with Tessa Blanchard "with the title on the line" to Scott D'Amore. D'Amore gives him the match, but makes it for the X Division Championship instead of the World Championship.
Daga beats Rob Van Dam by count-out after Katie Forbes - pre-occupied with everyone's opinions on social media about her and RVD - storms off to the back, distracting RVD to the point that he heads to the back to find her. Backstage, RVD finds Katie Forbes, who says that nobody deserves to see them after recent opinion of them. RVD says people bought tickets, then Joey Ryan shows up, saying he gets where they are coming from. He says that something like this could bring them together despite their bad blood in the past, and tells RVD that if he or Katie needs somebody to talk to, he is their guy.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Jordynne Grace, who says that Taya Valkyrie tried to use loopholes to escape matches, but she is not like that and she will take on anyone. Suddenly, Madison Rayne shows up and takes offense to Jordynne taking her idea of issuing opening challenges, but says that Jordynne should be a fighting champion, as there are so much young, hungry talent waiting to dethrone her. She says that some of them need a locker room leader, then says that she is not challenging her. However, she will make sure Jordynne has a suitable opponent tonight.
In footage from Saturday, Rohit Raju says that his actions were all about making sure The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) did not win the tag team titles, as he feels that they keep getting title shots that The Desi Hit Squad (Raju, Mahabali Shera). He says that The Desi Hit Squad now refuses to wait for opportunity and will now take what they want to become the tag team champions.
Rohit Raju beats Zachary Wentz despite Dezmond Xavier and Trey Miguel stopping Mahabali Shera from interfering. After the match, the mysterious "ICU" image shows up on the video screen.
Backstage, Ace Austin says that he has a little problem with tonight's match, as Tessa Blanchard has a shot at his title first and he has Option C on his side. When he wins tonight, nothing will matter, and he will soon become the youngest World champion of all time. He says that while Tessa is undeniable, he is inevitable, and he always has an ace up his sleeve.
We hear from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton). Dave Crist says that they are losing everything by the week, and that Sami Callihan has gone missing. Dave feels they need a new leader, but Jake Crist says they are "Ohio strong," and that they will continue to take over everything.
Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Miranda Alize.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Page says that The North is the living, breahing embodiment and standard bearers of tag team wrestling in the world, and that the mold is being built around them. He says that other teams want to be built in the mold because it has worked before, and says he understands why TJP and Fallah Bahh want to be like them. Alexander tells TJP and Fallah Bahh to follow lightly, for they will eventually run into them if they follow in their footsteps long enough.
Bakstage, Havok is encountered by Rosemary. Havok tells Rosemary they have gone to war before, Rosemary calls Havok "ungrateful" and "unappreciative" of his efforts to give her a new playmate and get her away from Father James Mitchell. She then says that she has another present for her next week: Havok vs. Susie in a no-disqualification match.
From Dayton, Ohio, Eddie Edwards beats Michael Elgin with an unconventional pinfall attempt to win Match 4 of their best of five series, which is now tied two wins apiece (2-2).
Next week: The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh! Rosemary vs. Su Yung in a no-disqualification match! Moose vs. Petey Williams!
This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson in a Ladder Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Against All Odds 2011.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Scott D'Amore and Petey Williams. D'Amore says everyone will take a trip down memory line with the upcoming TNA event, when history will be revisited. D'Amore mentions the "T-N-Eh!" shirt that Petey is wearing, and Petey says it should be on Impact's online shop. Suddenly, Moose shows up and says TNA should stay in the past and that the attention should be on him. Petey tells Moose that he would not be here if it wasn't for the efforts of wrestlers like him, but Moose says he can be a star in any era just like he is now. As Moose names off TNA alumni Petey says the difference between the TNA alumni and Moose is that the old stars were champions.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger meets with Willie Mack, believing that their match together has made them a better team. Glenn Gilberti shows up and says Mack is not interested in teaming with him. Gilberti says Mack knows how to work, and unlike Mack, he has a gimmick like Swinger. Gilbert tells Swinger he should be teaming with someone like him, and Swinger is down with the idea.
We see footage of seven wrestlers meeting with Scott D'Amore for Gut Check. Safety is a key topic addressed as we see footage as the wrestlers try out in BCW's Can-Am Dojo.
Tessa Blanchard vs. Ace Austin for the Impact X Division Championship ends with Taya Valkyrie attacking Tessa from out of nowhere.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards in Match 2 of their Best of Five series. Elgin leads 2-0.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says she is always ready, especially for tonight, as she accuses Gabi Loren to trying to get at her and says that nobody believed in her. She says that she will retain the Knockouts Championship all by herself tonight before storming back into her dressing room.
Madman Fulton beats Daga despite Daga fighting off Jake Crist and Dave Crist on the outside.
Backstage, Moose talks about his match with Rhino at Sacrifice as he complains to his masseuse. His masseuse is soon replaced by Rhino, who proceeds to attack him.
Fallah Bahh beats "All Ego" Ethan Page with an inside cradle after TJP takes out "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for pulling Page out of the way of a Banzai Drop.
Backstage, Father James Mitchell asks Havok to help her find Susie, then surprisingly finds her around the corner and asks her to come with them. Susie then follows them with a large rope.
Rob Van Dam beats Joey Ryan.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Magnus vs. Eric Young for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Sacrifice 2014.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger tells Willie Mack he is ready to interfere in his match if he gives the word, but Mack tells him to stay backstage as he does not need him.
Mahabali Shera vs. Willie Mack ends in a no-contest after Rohit Raju attacks Willie Mack before Johnny Swinger runs into the ring with a steel chair. The match is then continued, this time as a tag team match.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera) beat Willie Mack and Johnny Swinger.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Tessa Blanchard, who says she is no stranger to mind games and that Ace Austin likes to play them a little differently. As he says that Ace Austin is not even good at being a scumbag, Austin shows up and asks Tessa what she is so insecure about before saying he likes a girl with daddy issues. Tessa beats him up until she and Austin are pulled apart.
Next week: Ace Austin and Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) vs. Tessa Blanchard, Dezmond Xavier and Tommy Dreamer!
The broadcast is hacked again, this time with the words "ICU" and "REALITYISLOST.COM" appearing on-screen.
Jordynne Grace beats Taya Valkyrie - and John E. Bravo - to become the Impact Knockouts Champion, bringing Taya's year-plus-long reign to an end.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The show begins with referees and officials separating Eddie Edwards and Michael Elgin at ringside. Eddie tells Elgin that they do not have to wait until Hard To Kill to kick Elgin's ass "New York City" style, then hits Elgin - and everyone else trying to hold him back - with a tope suicida.
Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards.
We see a video package for the events leading up to Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs. The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Hard To Kill.
It is announced that due to Michael Elgin beating Eddie Edwards twice in a row after tonight, Eddie Edwards "Call Your Shot" Trophy will be on the line in their match at Hard To Kill.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju, Raj Singh, Mahabali Shera) beat TJP, Fallah Bahh and Daga.
Backstage, Willie Mack meets with Rich Swann concerning their tag team title match at Hard To Kill, feeling that he may not be ready for the match and that they may be better off going their separate ways with Rich Swann's career taking off, so he does not get in the way as Swann reaches his full potential. Swann reminds Willie that he called him up because he knew he would get him to where he needed to be, and tells Willie not to sell himself short or thinking he is dragging him down, because when they are a team, they get the job done. Swann says he knows Willie is banged up, but he needs him on Sunday to become tag team champions, for there is no stopping them. Both men shake hands and hug.
We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton). Jake Crist tells Sami Callihan that Sunday night will be special for them, but Dave says it could have been a special night if it were not for him, and says that Sunday is bigger than all of them. He says that Sami is the man to lead Impact Wrestling into the future, and that Sunday is about how hard it is to kill oVe and take them off the pedestal, not Tessa Blanchard, and says that they will prove why Ohio means more than anything else when Sami Callihan retains the World Championship. He also says that Madman Fulton is the world's most dangerous man, not Ken Shamrock. Madman Fulton tells Ken Shamrock he has already broken his ribs, and on Sunday, he will tear every ligament, shatter his orbital bone and break everything.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger drugs Joey Ryan's water bottle only to find out Tommy Dreamer is behind him. Dreamer tells him it is time to grow up, saying he saw what he did and dares him to drink the water in the bottle or else he will hit him with a Kendo stick. Johnny drinks the water.
We see a video package for Trey Miguel vs. Ace Austin for the Impact X Division Championship at Hard To Kill.
We see a video package for Tessa Blanchard vs. Sami Callihan for the Impact World Championship at Hard To Kill.
Backstage, Father James Mitchell locks Suzy in a closet so that she does not follow him and Havok to the ring.
Havok beats Rosemary. During the match, Suzy mysteriously shows up and is frightened by what is going on in the match, then waves to the fans before guesting on commentary, where she meets Don Callis and Josh Mathews. Suzy says that she is looking for something, then Father James Mitchell grabs Suzy, drags her away from commentary and gets Rosemary away from her before keeping Suzy close and covering her eyes. All the while, Rosemary is distracted long enough to allow Havok the win.
ODB, Jordynne Grace and Tenille Dashwood beat Kiera Hogan, Madison Rayne and Taya Valkyrie. After the match, Jordynne confronts ODB for tossing her out of the ring so that she could pin Taya, and Tenille has to stand between them as Jordynne pushes ODB's flask away from her.
Backstage, Moose meets with Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes and asks RVD if he can trust him despite their history from Slammiversary. RVD tells Moose he is out there to win, and Moose tells him to bring his A-game. Meanwhile, Johnny Swinger is passed out on a nearby couch, and Joey Ryan and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams notice this. After Petey asks Joey if he has a match with Swinger next week, Joey then asks Petey for a permanent marker so he can draw on Swinger.
Rhino and "The Machine" Brian Cage beat Moose and Rob Van Dam.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Rob Van Dam beats Rhino in an Old School Rules Match with Tommy Dreamer as the special guest referee after Katie Forbes drags Dreamer out of the ring and clotheslines him. After the match, RVD superkicks Dreamer.
We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton). Sami Callihan says that oVe equals numbers and ratings, and tells the fans to get #IMPACTonAXSTV trending. He then says Jake and Dave Crist will win the Tag Team Open and the tag team titles, and tells Tessa Blanchard that she will face Madman Fulton tonight to ensure she does not make it to Hard To Kill. He then calls his match with Ken Shamrock "a dream match," and while he respects Shamrock, he is not the Shamrock of old and he will either knock him out or break his ankle as Shamrock won't be able to show him up.
ODB is officially added to the Knockouts Championship Match between Jordynne Grace and Taya Valkyrie at Hard To Kill.
Moose beats Acey Romero.
Backstage, Father James Mitchell tells Suzy that he is the only one she can trust when Suzy touches a noose that reminds her of her last match as Su Yung.
Backstage, "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin says he has beaten "The Machine" Brian Cage and pinned Eddie Edwards, but he is still waiting while breaking the roadblocks Impact has put in front of him. At Hard To Kill, he wants Eddie Edwards to put his Call Your Shot trophy on the line. Elgin says he is the only person deserving of the Impact World Championship, and says that at Hard To Kill, he will prove Eddie is not that hard to kill.
Fallah Bahh beats Raj Singh after Gama Singh and Rohit Raju's interference attempt backfires. After the match, Rohit Raju attacks Fallah Bahh along with Raj Singh, but TJP returns for the first time in weeks and fights them both off.
Backstage, Joey Ryan is summoned to wrestler's court, where Tommy Dreamer is the judge.
Joey Ryan finds out that he has been accused of "breaking the code of the boys" by Johnny Swinger. Joey thinks this is one weird joke, then the court is moved out of the bathroom. D'Lo Brown says everyone should be lucky that wrestler's court can still exist so close to 2020, then Madison Rayne says there has been an erosion of morale in the company since Joey Ryan left. "Brutal" Bob Evans, Kiera Hogan and Gama Singh also testify. Gama Singh is escorted out after a collar-and-elbow tie-up with Joey Ryan, and some other guy is also escorted out for no reason. Joey Ryan says old guys blaming him for everything wrong is nothing new to him, and says wrestling should be fun and more open-minded. Joey Ryan is found guilty of high crimes against the business, then Acey Romero shows up as Joey Ryan is sentenced to face Acey next week. KM also makes an appearance out of nowhere. Joey Ryan says he can't believe he signed with the company. (Author's note: What the fuck is this.)
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beats oVe (Jake and Dave Crist), Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) to win the Tag Team Open and face The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) for the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships. During the match, Willie Mack injures his knee and cannot continue in the match, leaving Swann on his own. After the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page is seen telling "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander "We will do this my way...trust me."
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie says everyone is trying to get at her, then says Jordynne Grace is not a smart woman for getting involved in her match last week while mocking ODB. She says she is the one with the power and that she will prove it at Hard To Kill.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Gail Kim vs. Brooke vs. ODB from Bound For Glory 2013.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage. Cage says that his World title reign was not what he expected and that it fell apart after he beat Sami Callihan, then says that he will be waiting for whoever comes out World Champion after Hard To Kill. He also says he has no problem going through the roster and working his way back to the World title, especially when there are people in the roster he wants to face. Suddenly, Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes make out on the couch, but leave after they are confronted about it. Rob Van Dam then makes fun of Cage for "losing to a girl" after accusing him of stealing his moves.
Tessa Blanchard beats Madman Fulton by disqualification after Jake and Dave Crist show up and push Tessa Blanchard off the top turnbuckle. As oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Fulton) attack Tessa Blanchard after the match, Ken Shamrock shows up and immediately drops the Crist brothers before making quick work of Fulton. Sami Callihan runs in to stop Fulton so he can face Shamrock himself.
Sami Callihan beats Ken Shamrock by referee stoppage with the ankle lock. During the match, referee Brandon Tolle is inadvertently wiped out by Ken Shamrock, and Madman Fulton shows up to lay Shamrock out as the referee is down. Sami goes for the ankle lock as Fulton revives the referee. When Shamrock gets back to his feet, Callihan and Fulton attack Shamrock, and Fulton almost turns on Callihan before Callihan gives him free reign on Shamrock, whom Fulton launches over the top rope. Callihan has to stop Fulton before Fulton can do even more damage.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
We hear from Gail Kim, who is looking forward to the wedding.
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) show up dressed like The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), even going so far as to use their theme song. Ethan Page makes fun of the fact that the fans were expecting LAX, and tells them that they got what was advertised as far as "the best tag team in the world" goes. Alexander makes fun of the fans for cheering them for "dressing like morons" and "acting like losers." Alexander says that he has never been so embarrassed in his entire career, and says that dressing like LAX makes him sick before and rubbing his foot on an LAX shirt to show his opinion on the rest of the tag team division. He then says that everyone will soon forget about the rest of the tag team division, for they are the best tag team in the world. Page then says that LAX is never come back, because the fans will never get what they want simply because they are not The North. After Page states that The North made sure LAX left Impact and that Konnan does not have as much power as he thinks he does, Konnan shows up. Konnan tells The North that they are making an embarrassment out of themselves and that they are "bush league," then says he has a lot of friends who would like to "bust that ass." He then brings out Rob Van Dam and Rhino.
Rob Van Dam and Rhino beat The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) after Konnan stops Josh Alexander from using one of the tag team title belts as a weapon.
Gama Singh chastises The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) for losing to The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake), which caused him so much embarrassment that he had to recruit Mahabali Shera. He tells them that there will be no more losing, or else they will be replaced.
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At the wedding, Eddie Edwards is joined by Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend), who then head off to get some drinks. Johnny Swinger then shows up and makes a reference to ECW on TNN (and Rock 'n Bowl), then leaves.
Mahabali Shera beats Cousin Jake after Rohit Raju and Raj Singh get on the apron only to get knocked off by Cousin Jake. After the match, Cody Deaner fights Mahabali Shera, but Raj Singh and Rohit Raju grab him by the legs and stomp him before letting Shera have a piece of him.
At the wedding, TJP and Fallah Bahh show up. Fallah Bahh says something other than "Bahh" for the first time on Impact Wrestling as he and TJP argue over what they are wearing.
Tenille Dashwood beats Madison Rayne.
At the wedding, Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes are met by Rich Swann and Willie Mack. RVD says he and Katie are the tag team champions, then makes Swann and Mack the #1 contenders.
Ken Shamrock shows up. He says he has some great memories in the ring of holding the NWA World Heavyweight Championship over his head proudly, then says he is back thanks to the support of the fans over the past two weeks. He mentions what has been going on on social media regarding Moose, then mentions the lack of accomplishments as well as respect that Moose has as well as his talks with Impact management, then says he couldn't find Moose anywhere in the building tonight. After stating that he is here to put Moose in the grave and beat him to a living death, Moose shows up...on the video screen, on location at Shamrock's home gym. He says he is not afraid of Shamrock, and that he is the best wrestler in the world. He then enters a practice MMA ring and beats up the two men inside, and tells Shamrock that he is the world's most dangerous man and that he will kick his ass at Bound For Glory.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie meets with Rosemary, and asks Rosemary to get rid of Tenille Dashwood in exchange for a Knockouts Championship match. Rosemary shows no interest, and calls Taya a coward who should go into battle herself. Taya then gives Rosemary a dress for the wedding, which Rosemary shows absolutely no interest in.
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the wedding of Eric Young and ODB.
oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) show up to the wedding bearing a gift of wine, but are not let in.
At the wedding, Tommy Dreamer and Rich Swann talk with "The Machine" Brian Cage, then Brian's brother Ryan show up.
At the wedding, Madison Rayne tries to teach everyone how to walk down the aisle, then Taya Valkyrie tries to get somebody to help her get rid of Tenille Dashwood.
Tessa Blanchard beats Dave Crist to qualify for the X Division Championship Ladder Match at Bound For Glory. During the match, Madman Fulton is ejected from the match after getting his hands on Tessa. After the match, Jake Crist attacks Tessa from behind, but Teesa fights him off. Madman Fulton returns to the ring, however, and choke slams Tessa twice.
At the wedding, Madison Rayne mocks Alisha Edwards for not keeping track of where Eddie Edwards is, then Ace Austin shows up and offers to escort Alisha down the aisle.
The wedding between "The Machine" Brian Cage and Melissa Santos occurs. Tommy Dreamer escorts Melissa Santos down the aisle. Taya interrupts the wedding during the objection only to not object, then "All Ego" Ethan Page uses the opportunity to complain about Impact Wrestling and try to start a wrestler's union. All of a sudden, Eddie Edwards shows up to the wedding drunk and spews on Ryan. He then tries to punch Ace Austin only to punch Ryan instead and get kicked out of the wedding. Tommy Dreamer asks if anyone can officiate the wedding. Father James Mitchell shows up. Father James Mitchell officiates the exchange of the rings and the vows, then pronounces them man and wife. Melissa Santos then asks everyone to join them for the reception in the ring.
The wedding reception takes place. "The Machine" Brian Cage and Melissa Santos have their first dance as a couple, then Sami Callihan interrupts everything not to fight, but to party, then tells Cage he wants him at his best when he beats him at Bound For Glory. Callihan proposes that he and everyone at home proposes a toast to "the bride and the bitch." Cage grabs Sami, but Sami hits Mellssa with his bottle of wine instead of Cage, knocking her out. Sami walks away.
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Tessa Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer, Rhino and Rob Van Dam beat oVe (Sami Callihan, Dave Crist, Jake Crist, Madman Fulton) in a Street Fight following a crossface with a Kendo stick from Tessa to Jake Crist.
Alisha Edwards spots Ace Austin in a wheelchair backstage. Ace says he is here to see her match tonight.
We look back on Santana and Ortiz's first tag team title win from March 30, 2017.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander), who are wearing party hats to celebrates The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) leaving Impact. Alexander is reluctant to wear the hat, but Page puts a hat on Jimmy and produces a pinata before putting a noisemaker in Alexander's mouth.
Taya Valkyrie beats Alisha Edwards. During the match, a man in blue scrubs wheels Ace Austin to ringside. Later on in the match, John E. Bravo yanks Alisha out of the ring, and as Alisha is down, Ace Austin gets out of the wheelchair and kicks Bravo in the face. Nevertheless, Taya hits Road To Valhalla for the win. After the match, Ace Austin gets up and falls down. The man in the blue scrubs has to help Austin back onto the wheelchair and up the ramp to the back.
Backstage, The North recruit people backstage for the party bus. Two of the people they try to recruit are Rob Van Dam and Rhino, the latter of whom tears up their pinata for the candy before threatening to show them his idea of fun.
Mahabali Shera beats Cody Deaner.
We look back on the Street Fight between The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and The OG'z (Hernandez and Homicide) from August 16, 2018.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat Ares, Toxin and Australian Suicide.
We hear from Moose, who mocks Ken Shamrock for creating his own fighting promotion as he looks for trouble in Mexico City, Mexico. He decides to make some of his own by beating up three men on the street.
In footage from earlier this week, Tommy Dreamer and Rich Swann talk about "The Machine" Brian Cage's bachelor party. Cage says they are going to cheat like they've never cheated before.
Jimmy Jacobs interviews Tenille Dashwood, who says that she is here for a challenging after going all around the world. Some of the Knockouts she wants to fight include Taya Valkyrie and Tessa Blanchard, and says her goal is the Knockouts Championship. She also says there is history between her and Taya Valkyrie, as she is the first person Taya ever wrestled. She states that both of them have done amazing things, but she wants to make some accomplishments of her own in Impact Wrestling.
Havok beats Su Yung in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Su Yung goes for the Mandible Claw, and when Havok escapes it, she fends her off and gets another steel chair, which she throws at Havok's face. The two women then brawl their way to the stage. The brawl goes backstage, where Havok wraps a noose around Su Yung and hangs her off the top of a stairwell.
It is announced that Su Yung has been taken to a local medical facility.
In footage from earlier this week, Melissa Santos has her bachelorette party. Taya makes the event all about her, then Joey Ryan shows up dressed as a cop to provide the night's entertainment.
In footage from earlier this week, Rich Swann and Tommy Dreamer watch "The Machine" Brian Cage eat two whole plates of donuts for his bachelor party.
We look back on Barbwire Massacre III between The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) from January 19, 2018.
We see another vignette for Johnny Swinger, who debuts next week.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) in what is the latter team's final match in Impact Wrestling. After the match, the Impact Wrestling locker room enters the ring to pay their respects to LAX.
We see a vignette where Su Yung seemingly dies in the hospital only to come back to life.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Havok vs. Su Yung ends in a no-contest after both women spend too much time outside of the ring and Su Yung spits red mist in Havok's face.
We hear from The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Page says they are focused on saying farewell to The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) forever and thanking them for putting their careers on the line, as they will put what they love on the line, too. Alexander states that they have put their careers on the line at times, too, and says that after tonight, it will be goodbye forever for LAX. Page says that LAX may have lost the tag team titles four times, but they will only have one reign that lasts forever.
We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton). Sami Callihan is in a good mood tonight, as they are getting what they need. He states that Impact management will either make "The Machine" Brian Cage relinquish the title or let him kick Cage's ass. In the meantime, Madman Fulton - who is wandering around in the background - will have a little fun.
Naomichi Marufuji is confirmed for Bound For Glory.
Moose beats Fallah Bahh. After the match, Moose puts Fallah Bahh in an ankle lock to send a message to Ken Shamrock.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard tells Tommy Dreamer that she is sick and tired of dealing with Sami Callihan, and says she wants to deal with him and oVe once for all. When she asks if he is with her, Dreamer says yes.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards talks with Eddie Edwards, who says that he will lighten up on Ace Edwards when a woman in a green dress shows up and tries to hit on Eddie until Alisha stops her. Alisha then slaps Eddie and tells him she hates him. Ace Austin shows up, then Alisha walks away. Austin calls Eddie "a real piece of shit."
TJP beats Golden Magic with the knee bar.
Ace Austin meets the woman in the green dress and is about to pay her off when Alisha Edwards shows up. Austin pretends to talk down to her before running off with Alisha.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is AJ Styles vs. Sting from Bound For Glory 2009.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie says that everything should be about her tonight, but Tennille Dashwood is here. She then shoots down ideas on what to do from John E. Bravo before leaving.
We hear from Johnny Swinger, who says he is here to chew gum and hop the territories as he works out and talks to some women.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Tenille Dashwood when Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan show up. Madison Rayne introduces herself, and Kiera tells Tenille not to cut in line. Tenille takes this as a challenge, and this leads to Tenille taking on Kiera - at Madison's slight proposition - next week.
Rob Van Dam beats Madman Fulton by disqualification after Dave Crist pushes RVD off the top rope as he goes for the Five Star Frog Splash. After the match, Fulton goes for a big boot to RVD, but accidentally boots Dave Crist instead. Dave Crist ends up falling victim to the Five Star Frog Splash.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs tries to get a word with "The Machine" Brian Cage, but Melissa Santos shows up instead and says Cage will answer all his questions in the ring.
At the treehouse, Trey Miguel shows up without "the stuff." As Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz choke the life out of him, William Mack and Rich Swann show up and put two and two together. Everyone then gets high. Swann and Mack then mentions The Latin-American Xchange vs. The North for later tonight, then after mentioning their recent tag team wars, the five of them party.
At the Deaner compound, Gama Singh says he has a plan to ensure The Desi Hit Squad never loses again. They then head to the fishing pool, and Rohit Raju ends up falling into the pond.
Jordynne Grace meets with Rosemary in her lair to tell her to stay out of her business. Rosemary says she does not take orders from her - and says that this is not even of her own accord - as she only takes orders from "the shadow." She also says that sometimes it takes time to understand why "the shadow" wants her to do something, and states that she would not be "playing" with Jordynne if it were up to her.
Next week: Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards! Kiera Hogan vs. Tenille Dashwood! oVe (Jake Crist and Sami Callihan) vs. Tessa Blanchard and Tommy Dreamer in a Street Fight!
Before the next match, Konnan says tonight is do or die time and that LAX (Santana and Ortiz) will not be leaving Impact, as they represent so much more and done it all. He says they will prove why they are the best of all time one more time tonight.
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) retain the Impact Tag Team Championships against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz). As per pre-match stipulation, LAX are gone from Impact Wrestling. (In reality, they have signed a deal with All Elite Wrestling.) After the match, Konnan, Santana and Ortiz hug in the center of the ring.
"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up with Melissa Santos. Cage says he has dreamed what it would be like to be a world champion his whole life, and after working hard for 14 years, he finally made it happen. However, he never thought that he would be injured and continuously sidelined, and nobody is more upset than him. So far, he has only defended the title once, and doctors have announced that he will be clear in six weeks - just in time for Bound For Glory. He also says that the only way the Impact World Championship is leaving him is over his dead body, and he plans to beat Sami Callihan and defend the title again. He then says that the best part of his injury was that he got to spend time with the person he loved the most. After laying the World title down, he gets down on one knee and proposes to Melissa Santos. Melissa says yes, and they are officially engaged.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
