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.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and Future Greats. He announces that the playoffs start today and that four women will stay and four women will go home.
The Undertaker meets with Bayley and Dani. He is impressed with both of them and tells them to make the decision he will have to make later the most difficult decision he will ever have to make. Despite not having scored any points and having respect for Dani, Bayley says she will not be eliminated in the first round again. Dani says she has raised the bar every time she has been given it, and that she has continued to be overlooked despite getting back up after taking everything that the other participants have thrown at her. The Undertaker says that both of them have excelled and will be game changers for the women's division
Bayley Humphrey beats Dani Sekelsky. Bayley considers this match the best she has had so far. The Undertaker considers the match to be the one of the best so far in the history of LFG. When it comes time to pick who stays and who goes, The Undertaker stands up and walks directly to Bayley and Dani. The Undertaker picks Dani to move on while Bayley goes home, saying that what Dani did was only the beginning, and says the same to Bayley. Bayley feels that The Undertaker's plans for her are different
Bubba Ray meets with Zena and Haze. Bubba says that Zena should have won the first season and that rumor is going around that Haze is better than Zena, and Zena states that she knows where Bubba Ray is coming from. Haze says she is turning heads and making people realize who she is. Bubba Ray says Haze has been stepping up to the plate this season, but still believes heavily in Zena.
Zena Sterling beats Haze Jameson after Haze gets caught using the top rope for leverage and argues with the referee. During the match, Bubba Ray states that what Haze lacks in experience, she makes up for in personality. When it comes time to pick who stays and who go, Bubba Ray stands up and walks directly to Zena and Haze. Bubba says he still believes in Zena and hopes she belives in herself. Haze finds out she is going home before Bubba Ray tells her he would love to do a shot of tequila with her, then tells Zena - who is going home - to do what she has set out to do
Backstage, Summer says that she may have sprained her AC joint in her shoulder while landing oddly on it during practice, but hopes to be part of tonight's match. She tells Michelle McCool as she meets with her and Penina. Michelle is reluctant to put Summer in the match and Penina thinks Summer is delusional for wanting to fight her with one arm and wants to fight her when Summer wants to dot he match right now. Michelle tells Summer that this ends her time in Season 2, and Summer is eliminated by default. Penina moves on in Season 2.
Booker T meets with Sirena and Tatyanna. Sirena says she has grown from last season and has been continuing to pick things up, while Tatyanna Dumas says her actions speak for themselves and she has put in the work despite being overlooked. After Tatyanna has a rather one-sided argument with Sirena, Booker T tells them to save that energy for the ring.
Booker T watches the next match from the balcony.
Sirena Linton beats Tatyanna Dumas. After the match, Booker T leaves the balcony and enters the ring to raise Sirena's hand. Sirena moves on, while Tatyanna goes home. Booker says that Tatyanna is her own worst enemy while Sirena has been right on the money.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Johnny United. He admits that he may have motivated "Poppin'" EJ Sparks even further with his actions, but he knows that they both admire him. Sparks shows up and says he is pissed and that he not only will make him pay, but that he has quickly lost a lot of respect for him. Both men then have a staredown.
Backstage, Christian Cole interviews Danny Limelight. He says that the last time he was here, he was beaten in front of both his fans and his family, and while someone else who took the same journey as he did ended up being a coward, he used to take that road back in the day. He says that he feels like "Scarface in his last moments" and that he did this to himself, and while he had Slice Boogie and Papo Esco in his corner back then, there are no friends in this business. Slice Boogie then shows up as part of the interview. Slice says that last time he was here, he won the Golden Opportunity. He says the company wanted to drive them apart, even though he wanted this opportunity. He says that while there was some tension, especially with what was happening at the time, there is no heat between them, yet if the opportunity is there, he will take it. Limelight says that all they do is win, and that as long as there is money on the table, they will take it. Slice says he and Limelight have won gold everywhere they have gone, and that they have no problem taking the tag team gold.
Scorpio Sky beats Buddy Royal.
Nearly Average Wrestling owner Shane Hartline guests on commentary for the next match.
Brandon Cutler beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. At the beginning of the match, Zicky Dice produces two six-sided dice, but Cutler produces a twenty-sided die. At the end of the match, Nearly Average Wreslting owner Shane Hartline takes the twenty-sided die and hits Zicky with it on the outside behind the referee's back, allowing Cutler to hit the TPK for the win. After the match, Shane Hartline removes his neck brace and signs the Nearly Average Wrestling contract in his hands with the pen in Zicky Dice's hand.
Backstage, we hear from Jordan Cutler, who says that "One in a Million" Maximilen is nowhere to be found because of how the fans have treated him and that he is now vacationing in Montenegro. Castle says he could be with him right now, but he is a professional and he has business, and after the commercial break, we will hear from Maximilien.
We see "One in a Million" Maximilen in Montengro, followed by the message "Maximilien, Better Than You." We then hear from Jordan Cutler, who says that this is the electricity and superstardom that Maximilien has and that when Maximilien returns, the fans had better cheer him, for the undefeated dominance will continue.
Jonny Loquasto interviews The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito). Bad Dude Tito says they have run through everyone and leave everyone on their backs, and Che Cabrera says they are the most dominant team in UWN history and that there is no team like them. Tito says they need competition and that they are tired of beating up "little boys" that cannot match men like them, and they can have the match anywhere. Suddenly, G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and shows up. It does not take long for both men to start fighting near Jonny Loquasto, and referees, security and even other wrestlers have to restore order. As Tito dives into everyone, the scene changes to The Master Amir, who says that Slade and McCallion once claimed vanity and were blind to the truth, but change, which is never gentlewas demanded. He says skin must be shed, and only then can trust be revealed. Amir then asks if one will resist or embrace change when the clock stricks, then demands that everyone stand with Delirium (The Master Amir, Slade, McCallion).
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Johnny United. (On the original YouTube airing, Johnny United vs. "Poppin'" EJ Sparks for the UWN Heritage Championship strangely ends after the final commercial break and suddenly becomes Fidel Bravo vs. Jordan Cruz for the UWN World Championship from last week's episode. The error would be fixed the following Tuesday.)
"Scapegoat" Jack Perry retains the TNT Championship against "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the match, Jack Perry says people who do not like him are the people who cannot handle the truth as he makes his way back to his van.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Wheeler Yuta, who says that out of respect for "The American Nightmare" Bryan Danielson and his family, he does not want to share too much and that Danielson is doing the best he can. He also says he has not talked to The Blackpool Combat Club. He says that Anthony Henry is one hell of a competitor who is pretty tough and not to be taken lightly, then says he will try to channel Danielson's energy tonight.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) are teaming with The Beast Mortos because The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy) have been a thorn in their side for the past two months and they have used Ariya Daivar's cash to stick two horns up theirs. He also says that they have decided to do a team building exercise where when they say "Athletes," the fans say "Rule," but the fans say "Suck" instead.
The Congolomeration (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly) and Hologram beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and The Beast Mortos in a trios match. After the match, The Beast Mortos goes on the attack, and Mark Briscoe has to hit him with the ROH World Championship before he and O'Reilly can clothesline him out of the ring.
We see footage of AEW stars at a recent CMLL show.
Backstage, Renee Paquette is about to interviews Orange Cassidy when he is attacked by "The Redwood" Big Cass and has his head covered with his backpack by "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith. "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho then smacks Orange in the head with the picture frame with the photo of best Friends, then says he will see him on Dynamite.
We see Stokely Hathaway watch DVDs of recent tag team matches in AEW.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mariah May, who says that she will not be holding her championship celebration in Dayton, Ohio, and that she has always had the best times with Mina Shirakawa before bad things just happened and she needed her, and says she cannot celebrate without Mina. Suddenly, Yuka Sakazaki shows up wanting the AEW Women's World Championship, and Mariah May tells her to get in line so she can rip her head off. Yuka then says "Okay! Bye bye!" and leaves, much to Mariah's irritation.
Wheeler Yuta beats Anthony Henry by submission with the Cattle Mutilation after Anthony Henry mocks "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and gets annihilated.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Queen Aminata and Serena Deeb. Serena thanks Aminata for her time and says that Aminata has a lot of potential, but is still not ready. However, she says that she is very forgiving, and she knows where her locker room is. Aminata says she has no time for this and that she has a match tonight, but Serena asks her to let her show her how it is done.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and Komander beat Jon Cruz, Lord Crewe and Wren Jones in a trios match.
We see a video package chronicling the rivalry between Nigel McGuinness and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson after McGuinness says that his match with Danielson has been created only out of speculation and that Danielson will not show up only because he is scared of him. McGuinness says Danielson is a physical wreck, and while Danielson will still be the AEW World Champion, he will end his career if he shows up.
"The Glamour" Mariah May guests on commentary for the next match.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Serena Deeb, much to the chagrin of "The Glamour" Mariah May, who belittles Yuka throughout the match. After the match, Mariah May attacks Yuka from behind, and when she goes for Storm Zero on the stage, Yuka blocks it and kicks Mariah in the head. Afterwards, she looks at the Women's World Championship before handing it to Mariah.
We see a vignette of The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) working out.
Backstage, Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey), Action Andretti and Lio Rush are outside of the building. Andretti says they all have so much potential, yet they have been losing as of late and all they are talking about is the food they just ate, which Andretti throws at a nearby production truck. Leila Grey says they need to get it together, and Andretti agrees, walking away.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beats Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Serena Deeb when Queen Aminata shows up, asking if that is how it is done before walking off.
Queen Aminata beats Robyn Renegade. After the match, Aminata is attacked from behind by Serena Deeb, who puts her in the Serenity Lock. Multiple referees show up to restore order.
We hear from The House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Brody King). Buddy Matthews says everyone wants a piece of them, and while Malakai Black says their chances are 50-50, Brody King says it is more like 80-20. Buddy then says "Come one, come all."
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) with a Sharpshooter from Dax to Drake. After the match, both teams continue to fight after Gibson goes on the attack, and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up to fight The Grizzled Young Veterans and clean house. The show ends with FTR and The Outrunners having a Predator-esque handshake.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Ty Miller. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The GunShow at the announce desk, and The GunShow says his sights are set on "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, and even if he has to go through K-Toomer to get it done, he is coming for the Heritage title. He says that Aaron Roberts and K-Toomer are both staring down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat.
The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil after Big Nasty Phil is blasted in the back with a metal folding chair by Big John Dalton, allowing The O'Neal Brothers to win with a double choke slam to a distracted Main Event Bradley. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton, who now has the Ingomar Baseball Dirty Ball Championship back as he challenges Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil to a Dirty Bird Brawl next Friday night in Ingomar.
Backstage, we hear from Matchmaker King Cobra and J. Webb. King Cobra makes a "no rules, no regrets" match between J. Webb and Sycho Simon over the custody of Lucy.
We see footage of The Sandman with fans at the WrestleCenter.
Gio Savage beats Zay Washington after grabbing the tights on an O'Connor Roll.
"All The Way" Ray Collins beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage.
We see Mike Anthony in an abandoned building, and he keeps hearing somebody calling for him. He suddenly finds a way out.
Backstage, Zaya interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents, who issue a statement from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stating that he has spent the last month finding the most athletic individual that fits with The Hollywood Clique, and all will be revealed upon his return.
K-Toomer beats CJ Money. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is coming for the Heritage Championship, and that he is not out for the title, but for blood, and he wants "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts' head on a pike and he will go through body after body until he gets it. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and confronts Brett Michaels, and referees, security, and the entire locker room show up to separate both men. Aaron Roberts and Justin Case also show up, and it takes so many people to hold all three men back. Despite everyone surrounding the three men, all three men come to blows.
Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders after Tim Grind grabs the tights after rolling out of a top rope cross body by Ray Ray Sanders.
Jody Threat beats KiLynn King in the BTI Match after KiLynn gets her foot on the rope and Jody pulls it off.
Scott D'Amore introduces everyone to the 1000th episode of IMPACT Wrestling, and talks about how he, Eric Young and Team Canada kicked the first episode off, and now, he could not be prouder to be IMPACT Wrestling President. He calls the next two weeks a combination of the company's past, present and future, then says nobody can talk about IMPACT without talking about the Knockouts Division and its most distinguished alumni, IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Famer Gail Kim, whom he introduces to the ring. Gail Kim thanks everyone in IMPACT from the fans to those in the company for making the Knockouts Division the best women's division in history, as they always been about raising the bar and showing, not talking about, what they are made of. We then see a video package chronicling the history of the IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Division, and as Scott D'Amore says the video package got him right in the heart, The Beautiful People - Angelina Love and Velvet Sky - arrive. Angelina compliments Gail Kim on the video package, then asks if that is really the best of the Knockouts Division that she can show as the two of them were absolutely perfect while everyone else in the video package was ugly just like Gail Kim. Velvet Sky says there were some good clips of them, while the other looked like security cam footage from Walmart or "the before-and-after photos from a dermatologist's office with just the befores." Gail Kim welcomes them back and compliments them on doing what they do best - being rude and obnoxious - before The Beautiful People call her a "before" and wish she did not talk. As Gail says she can do more than talk, the SHAWtourage ("The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans, Jai Vidal) arrives. Gisele Shaw apologizes to The Beautiful People for Gail Kim being rude to them and apologizes on behalf of the Knockouts Division before welcoming them back, saying there would be no "Quintessential Diva" without them. She says that The Beautiful People paved the way for Knockouts like her to take what they did and improve on it, but Velvet Sky asks what is so great from Gisele's generation when Jordynne Grace shows up. Jordynne says that there are two constants in every generation, and that while there are people like ODB, Tara, Traci Brooks and Gail Kim, there are also some people who are "vapid bitches." "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up and says she is here to represent her generation, as IMPACT has been in her age since she stepped in and beat Jordynne for the Knockouts Championship. Trinity then shows up, and says that she respects everyone in the ring for paving the way for her in their own ways, then says she is the one currently blazing a trail for she is in her moment and the proof is around her waist. Deonna tells Trinity to come see her when she's a three-time champion, and Gail tells Deonna to come see her when she is a seven-time champion. Suddenly, Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed. After the commercial break, Saeed wants to know who will be the first to be crushed by Awesome Kong tonight. Tasha Steelz suddenly shows up for the first time in some time and says nobody cannot have 1,000 episodes or talk about the history of the Knockouts Division without talking about her. She says the "generation talk" means nothing without "Generation Flava" and that she will be the fifth member of Team Beautiful People along The Beautiful People, Gisele and Deonna. Tasha then says that everyone wants to be the best, but they cannot be the greatest to beat the greatest and that she will be the greatest to beat the biggest when she beats the biggest. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up for the first time in six months. Mickie says she does not have to remind everyone of who she is or what she is done or convince anyone she is the greatest because she is the greatest, and all she can really say is that she is back as the fifth member of Gail Kim's team alongside Gail Kim, Awesome King, Jordynne Grace, and Trinity, which she calls "Team Over." Mickie says tonight may be a celebration of 1,000 episodes of IMPACT Wrestling and a celebration of the history of the Knockouts Division, next week will be a fight, and it will be the greatest fight in Knockouts history.
Backstage, Eric Young celebrates 1,000 episodes with America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris). After Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, Shark Boy accidentally drops a beer bottle and apologizes, and Santino gives Shark Boy the chance to be Deputy Director, which he accepts.
Chris Bey gets Briefcase #3, Crazzy Steve gets Briefcase #1, Yuya Uemura gets Briefcase #4 and Moose gets Briefcase #2 in the first Feast or Fired Match in five years. Near the end of the match, Rhino shows up for the first time in months and Spears Briefcase #2 out of Steve Maclin's hands, causing it to land in Moose's hands on the outside.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin. Sabin admits he admires Lio Rush for taking advantage of every opportunity he has gotten in IMPACT and making the most of them, yet he does not respect how he has been an overall bad guy to do it. He says that this will end tonight when he beats him, makes history and forges a legacy.
The Desi Hit Squad - Rohit Raju and Champagne Singh - are in the ring. Rohit asks the fans are going to have a celebration without them, and asks them to name a tag team who has done more for IMPACT than them. Bully Ray shows up to the Team 3D theme and brings Brother Devon with him, and this starts a match.
Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Champagne Singh) in their first match in seven years. After the match, Rohit Raju gets a Bully Bomb through a table.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander runs into a very rude Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) who are eating pizza and making a mess in the hallway. Alexander throws Trey's bag across the hall when Trey says Alexander is ten pounds lighter without championship gold, and takes it as a challenge, aggressively telling Trey he should not be a problem for him now that he is ten pounds lighter.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. After Alexander mentions what he has done in IMPACT Wrestling, he says that sometimes he has to pinch himself, because after over 21 years, he has always been an IMPACT fan. He says his 15-year-old self who discovered IMPACT would never have believed that he is celebrating 1,000 episodes or standing in an IMPACT ring as the man who never lost his IMPACT World Championship. As Alexander says that he has to make that right, Alex Shelley shows up in a suit and tie and heads to the ring. Shelley tells Alexander that the title is not his anymore and that if anybody is going to celebrate 1,000 episodes around here, it will be him. He also says "You're welcome" to Alexander for the hard work he himself has put in so that Alexander can make a living in IMPACT.Alexander thanks Shelley for everything that he has done and states that nobody was happier than him when he won the World title while watching from home, but Shelley asks Alexander if he is a bigger fan for him or a bigger mark. Alexander says he has always been a fan, but says the more Shelley talks, the more that the saying that one should not meet their heroes comes true, and says Shelley should thank him for taking the fall so that he could be World Champion. Alexander admits that Shelley has been in IMPACT longer than him and has more experience than him, but reminds Shelley that he could not beat him for the World Championship. Shelley says he is a different man now and so is Alexander, then says he is the main character now and that Alexander is a side-quest. He says that he wants that rematch, as it will prove to both of them that he is the better man. Alexander says he wants this match and that they can do this anywhere, then both men are attacked by The Racalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Alexander and Shelley fend them off at first, but Shelley walks away when Alexander is attacked again.
Backstage, Deputy Director of Authority Shark Boy confronts The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) as they laugh about what they have just done and puts Trey Miguel in a one-on-one match with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander next week. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and congratulates Shark Boy on a job well done when all of a sudden, Kenny King and Sheldon Jean show up angry, and Kenny King wants his Digital Media Championship match against Tommy Dreamer. Santino says that cannot be done, and puts Kenny King in a match with Eric Young next week.
Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks beat Eddie and Alisha Edwards in a mixed tag match after Traci Brooks hits Fade To Black on Alisha. The match is Traci's first in an IMPACT ring in twelve years. After the match, Kazarian says it has been a great night celebrating 1,000 episodes of IMPACT, but there is much more to celebrate. We then see a video package where Traci Brooks is announced as an inductee into the IMPACT Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory. Kazarian and Brooks celebrate in the ring with their son Rebel.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lio Rush. Lio Rush says Chris Sabin is shook because of what he did to him at Slammiversary, then says he is not worried about Sabin. He says that if Sabin wants to make history, he will give him a shot at trying to do the impossible in beating him, then tells him to stay prayed up because he is coming in hot like he always does.
Backstage, we hear from Tommy Dreamer. He says he cannot explain the emotions from Victory Road, as it is all about creating for one's self and for others, and after all the doom and gloom he has been through, he cannot thank the fans enough. He says he will defend the Digital Media Championship against anyone and anywhere, as professional wrestling should be fun.
Chris Sabin beats Lio Rush to become a ten-time IMPACT Wrestling X Division Champion! Nineteen years after main eventing the first ever episode of IMPACT, Sabin also main events the 1,000th episode. After the match, members of the IMPACT Wrestling locker room celebrate with Sabin.
Claudio Castagnoli retains the ROH World Championship against Rocky "Azucar" Romero.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Willie Mack beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Kevin Ku in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Despite not having been in the company in years, Page calls Ring of Honor the perfect place for him right now, as he has let his ego take control of his career and he has not been wrestling as often and he has lost his competive edge after chasing titles and money. He says he does not know who he is anymore, but he knows what he is capable of, and he is here to prove it to the people as well as himself, and that starts tonight.
Mercedes Martinez beats Zoey Lynn with the Brass City Sleeper.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Matt Brannigan and Cole Radrick.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Billie Starkz and hands her a "Minion To-Do List" that has to be completed within two weeks, doing this all on camera as proof to Athena that she handed the list off. Billie says that there is no way she can do everything, but Lexy tells her that if she does not do it, the results will not be great. Billie pulls off one of the tasks - producing a single banana - while Lexy hands her an "MIT Minion-In-Training" shirt.
Darius Martin beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the Code of Honor post-match handshake, Daniels says to the camera "That's Ring of Honor right there...maybe I'm the past."
Shane Taylor beats Lee Johnson following the distraction from Lee Moriarty. After the match, Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty shake hands.
Willow Nightingale beats Lady Frost.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty. Shane Taylor says Lee Moriarty watched the captain take his rightful place at the front of the line, as he and Shane Taylor Promotions have been carrying the ROH brand for the last three years and he is sick and tired of coming here every day watching people say "Be humble" and "Pay your dues." He says he has been carrying the company on his back and everyone around him knows it, but he sick of chasing history and it is time he started making some. He then introduces Lee Moriarty as the newest member of Shane Taylor Promotions.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Dominic Garrini.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Griff Garrison. Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Cole Karter are seen watching the match from the stage during the match.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Griff Garrison. Garrison says he feels he has lost a step after being out with an injury for half of a year. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up with Cole Karter and says she hates to say "I told you so," then tells Garrison she told him so. She thinks that Garrison is really talented, but at the same time, sometime is is better to be surrounded by like-minded people. Cole Karter then points out Maria's pearl necklace, which leads to a thinly veiled sex reference.
Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says Cleveland, Ohio is so disgustingly out of shape that LeBron James had to leave twice. Nese says he can look past all of the blubber, and since he is a far more superior athlete, he is the premier athlete that Cleveland can stand behind. He then leads the fans into some group training, but it is interrupted by AR Fox.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Sammy Guevara despite the interference from Anna Jay and Tay Melo to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions.
MJF immediately shows up and demands everybody keep their mouths shut as he heads to the ring, then says that he has not slept since last week because he saw the look of a man who had no fear in Jon Moxley's eyes and it pissed him off. He says that he is not the same kid that he was when they first clashed, as Moxley is playing a character and pretending to be tough while he is not, and says he is a joke like the fans before mentioning Moxley's childhood before trashing it. MJF also mentions Moxley being bullied as a kid and how it forces men to build up a front which has caused the fans to chant for him every week, then says he does not buy it because he knows he is the same scared kid from the slums who is now old enough to drown his sorrows in alcohol. MJF gives Moxley for facing his demons and beating alcoholism, then says his brain is more dangerous than Moxley's disease before warning Chris Jericho and Bryan Danielson that bad things happen to those who get in his way. He tells Moxley to skip the World title tournament finals, as he would not want to make the mistake of winning his world title, then mentions the story of a demon that Moxley told on his return and that Moxley will find out he is that demon if he does not tread lightly. After stating that he is a demon that Moxley cannot slay, he then acknowledges Stokely Hathaway and his faction, known as "The Firm," helping him in the Casino Battle Royal and mentions how he has known Stokely since he was 19 years old. MJF brings out The Firm, and The Firm shows up. MJF lets Stokely have the floor and leaves, the MJF talks about how he flew from Orlando, Florida to New York City to meet MJF. He talks about how MJF was disenfranchised and how if he quit, he would give some people what they want. He told MJF it was time for him to get what he wants, and that they prayed and prayed and come up with a logical solution. He says that The Firm is on retainer as MJF's support system while they get more opportunities for themselves, and that this is one of the rare nights everyone will see The Firm, as they will go their separate ways if MJF does not need them. Stokely Hathaway then says he is a friend - not a publicist, a manager or an assistant - and that he has a ton of connections to make anything and everything happen. Hathaway says that everything he has done since Double or Nothing has been to infiltrate the system, and that there is not one rock he has not left unturned. He says that the juicier the gossip, the more power one has, and that there is nothing that wakes up in the morning than "old-fashioned blackmail." Stokely then says that he knows what W. Morrissey wants to do whatever he wants. Stokely Hathaway then says that it is time that Lee Moriarty became a star and brought honor to the Ring of Honor Pure Championship, then says The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) are men, not boys, and do not want to walk in the shadow of "their broke ass daddy." He says that they want to - and will - be AEW World Tag Team Champions, then addresses "All Ego" Ethan Page, who wants to represent Canada and win the AEW All-Atlantic Championship. Stokely then says everyone has two options: run with The Firm, or run against them.
We see footage from earlier today, where Jungle Boy says that he has signed an open contract for tonight's show, which has been answered by Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt tells Jungle Boy that he needs to pick better best friends, and that he is going down to Jay Lethal.
Jungle Boy beats Jay Lethal after countering the Figure Four Leg Lock into the Snare Trap.
We see footage of Action Bronson training with Hook. Action Bronson says that next week, they will whup "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard's asses. Hook tells Parker and Menard to be ready next week.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews wrestling's resident pizza maker Luigi Primo, who is booted in the face by "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says he is here to take wrestling seriously. Danhausen shows up, then Ethan Page says his road to being All-Atlantic Champion starts by beating the jester. Danhausen shows up, then Ethan Page says his road to being All-Atlantic Champion starts by beating the jester. He challenges Danhausen to a match this week on Rampage, and Danhausen has no idea that he is "the jester" that Ethan Page is referring to.
In footage from last week at Coney Island for Nitro Circus, Darby Allin does stunts on a tricycle with a giant ramp. We then hear from Matt Hardy, who says that Darby Allin is raising the bar on being extreme, and that he went extreme with Jeff Hardy months back. Matt Hardy says that he respects him as a partner and a rival, and as he is refocusing in AEW to get back to the top, he is challenging Darby Allin to a match on this week's Rampage.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Matt DiMartino with a single spinebuster. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs mentions his win against Ricky Starks at All Out, and says that while Starks is tough after being with the trenches with him, he beat Starks in 4 minutes and 35 seconds. He says that he has closed the book on Starks and that it is time for a new chapter in The Book of Hobbs starting tonight, then Starks walks down the stands wearing all-black. Starks and Hobbs brawl, and Starks comes out on top.
We hear from Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) in footage from earlier today. PAC says nobody can deny their momentum, and Alex Abrahantes says they have a match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. PAC says their time as come, and Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix say that they will become double champions.
Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Lucha Bros. (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix). After the match, The Acclaimed show up, and Max Caster tells Swerve that he will beat Swerve's ass if he interrupts his raps ever again and tells him to keep "nut hugging" every celebrity he knows and rolls Keith Lee to New York City so The Acclaimed can become champions.Anthony Bowens says that next week, he and Caster will be kicking Swerve In Our Glory's asses all over New York City.
Backstage, Alex Marvez is confronted by PAC, who says that losing tonight was not a bump in the road and that he is the first-ever double champion. As he tells Marvez to put respect on Death Triangle's (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) name, Orange Cassidy jumps him and tells him he will not be double champion for long.
In footage from earlier today, Toni Storm says that Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. may have taken out Hikaru Shida, but Athena is more than up to the task. She says that they will enjoy what they are about to do tonight, while Britt and Serena Deeb will not enjoy it as much.
Serena Deeb and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beat Toni Storm and Athena after Serena throws Toni into a chair in Britt's hands. After the match, Athena fights back, but she falls victim to The Stomp by Britt Baker. Jamie Hater shows up as Britt is about to hit Toni Storm with a chair, then takes the chair and hits Toni Storm with it, then exchanges words with Britt as referees run in.
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Josh Woods in footage from earlier today. Sterling says Wardlow tried to kill him, but Josh Woods saved his life. Sterling says he has secured a match for Josh Woods for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship, and when they win, they will get the television representation that Ring of Honor needs.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Chris Jericho with the Lebell Lock despite Jericho targeting his hurt ankle to advance to the finals of the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up, and both Moxley and Danielson shake hands.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, Pete Dunne, Kyle O'Reilly and LA Knight, who are now competing for the now-vacant NXT Championship later tonight. (Samoa Joe has vacated the NXT Championship due to injury as of Sunday, which is mentioned via WWE's social media channels but is not mentioned at all throughout the sho L.A. Knight then runs into Bron Breakker, who says that he wants to prove himself tonight. LA Knight tells Braun to head to the ring so he can beat the brakes off of him in two minutes.
Bronn Breakker beats LA Knight.
Backstage, the NXT locker room congratulates Bron Breakker on his win against LA Knight. (Bron Breakker is the son of Rick Steiner, and was almost named "Rex Steiner" until the last-second name change.)
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen after Barthel distracts Jensen, allowing Aichner to hit an avalance double underhook suplex for the win.
We hear from Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab). Ashante says that if you've got it, flaunt it, and says B-Fab is new money while the "underchicks" are "just gimmick." Swerve says that tonight, B-Fab will have something to be big mad about. Top Dolla says that B-Fab is the baddest because she trained with the baddest, and B-Fab says that while she can spit, the time for talking is over.
B-Fab beats Katrina Cortez. After the match, B-Fab says that she proved the people who thought she could not wrestle wrong and that all of Hit Row can wrestle, and tells Elektra Lopez she put her nose in their business before Lopez shows up with the rest of Legado del Fantasma. Lopez says B-Fab did not learn her lesson the first time and that they can do it again, and this time, she will not need a pipe to shut "that yappy little mouth of [hers]." B-Fab says she looks forward to that to see how well Lopez works without tools, and tells her to get in the ring so they can do it now.
Odyssey Jones, Johnny Gargano and Cameron Grimes talk about tonight's Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Championship. As Gargano says the match is missing something, there is a knock on the door. Austin Theory returns for the first time in weeks. Theory says he ran away but could not miss Indi Hartwell's wedding, and says he has brought a priest: Damian Priest. Gargano says Priest is not really a priest, and Priest says he is here for the party. Gargano and Theory then hug.
In the ring, Samantha Irvin interviews Carmelo Hayes, who is accompanied by Trick Williams. Hayes talks about his NXT Breakout Tournament win from three weeks ago and says he's got the juice now, but now he has a target on his back, and moving forward, he will not be caught off guard ever again. He says that when he looks around at the end of the day, NXT is a numbers game, and because of that, he called up Trick Williams, who says he is "'bout it 'bout it." Hayes says that as long as he has his title match contract, Trick Williams will have his back. Trick Williams says he is here because he has the gift of gab and the gift of jab, and tells Hayes he is proud of him, calling him "the golden child of NXT." He then says he has a bone to pick with him, and while Hayes has been known to talk the talk, walk the walk, and never miss a shot, the two of them have never been humble. Hayes says Trick is right and that there is no time to be humble, and that Trick is right, as he is the chosen one. Hayes that when he shoots, he won't miss, and if he passes, Trick Williams receives. Trick Williams says that is all it is and all it is going to be. As Hayes and Trick leave, Duke Hudson shows up for his match and says that he is lucky he did not face him in the NXT Breakout Tournament and that he knows it. Trick Williams gets angry and attacks Duke Hudson, and Carmelo Hayes joins in. The two of them end up double-teaming Duke Hudson and laying him out in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin. They tell Mandy Rose that she looks amazing and that "the new Mandy" is "the real Mandy." Mandy is seen in a black hooded jacket as the camera zooms back.
Kacy Catanazaro and Kayden Carter beat Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin by disqualification. During the match, Kyle O'Reilly is attacked backstage by Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland. After this, Mandy Rose runs into the ring and attacks Kacy and Kayden, and reveals that she now has brown hair. Sarray then runs into the ring and fights off Jayne, Dolin and Mandy, forcing them to retreat.
Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin beat Kacy Catanzaro, Kayden Carter and Sarray in a six-woman tag match.
Indi Hartwell gets ready for her wedding backstage.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews General Manager William Regal, who says that Kyle O'Reilly will not be able to participate in tonight's NXT Championship Fatal 4-Way and will be replaced by the man who saved him: Von Wagner (formerly known as Cal Bloom).
Ridge Holland beats Drake Maverick, who is now accompanied by Grayson Waller.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says that anything can happen in the new NXT, but tonight, it is all about the NXT Championship, and after 908 days, he gets his redemption.
We see a vignette for Tony D'Angelo, who says that he is a businessman and that while his family was successful in life through many vocations, he found success in his own way amateur wrestling in the University of Buffalo. He then says his family smartened him up, and that while there is no money in amateur wrestling, the real money is in NXT.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Dan Jarmon and Trevor Skelly. After the match, Malcolm Biven states that The Creed Brothers will destroy anyone with two legs and that anyone who steps into the ring will be carried out, then introduces the fans to Ivy Nile, the newest member of Diamond Mine. Bivens says that Ivy Nile - who was a star of NBC's "Titan Games" is a very hard worker and an example of what Diamond Mine is all about, then KUSHIDA shows up and says Bivens talks too much before telling Roderick Strong "I'm ready." Biven declares that Roderick Strong vs. KUSHIDA for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship will happen next week.
Tommaso Ciampa beats LA Knight, Von Wagner and Pete Dunne in a Fatal 4-Way Match to win the vacant NXT Championship and become NXT Champion for a second time.
The wedding of Indi Ophelia Hartwell and Dexter Gaylord Lumis takes place. Johnny Gargano gives Indi Hartwell away, then makes sure Hartwell is sure she wants to go with the wedding, then finds Ikemen Jiro is keeping the wedding rings safe. When it is asked whether anybody objects to the marriage, everyone raises their hands only to put them back down when Lumis produces a throwing axe out of his suit jacket. Indi and Dexter exchange vows, and when Dexter exchanges the vows, he just gives a thumbs up, and when the officiator asks Dexter if he has anything to say, Lumis sends him into unconsciousness in seconds. As everyone looks to General Manager William Regal to keep the proceedings going, Beth Phoenix shows up and reveals she got ordained as a minister through the Internet last night after feeling something like this would happen, and when Beth Phoenix asks if they should cut to the chase, Andre Chase asks if someone called his name. After Odyssey Jones makes Andre Chase sit down and shut up, Gargano helps with the exchange of the rings, then Indi and Dexter have their "I do's." Before the kiss, Lumis stops Beth Phoneix, Lumis speaks for the first time, saying "I do." Lumis and Indi kiss. Meanwhile, Tommaso Ciampa watches backstage with the NXT Championship, then is met by Bron Breakker, who then looks at the NXT Championship before shaking his hand. Both men then have a staredown with heavy breathing.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Jade Cargill and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, who will be facing each other tomorrow night on Dynamite but have individual matches against separate opponents tonight. Cargill says Hirsch should be grateful she has a match against her, but Hirsch tells her that she had better be ready, as she will beat Cargill's "bitch ass" all over the ring. Cargill says she tosses Hirsch out of the Casino Battle Royal, that she is "that bitch" and that she has a nice ass, then asks Hirsch what she is going to do about it. "Smart" Mark Sterling says Hirsch is delusional and should not even mention that she is from New Jersey, but Hirsch says she knows she can beat Cargill and throw her around.
The Butcher and the Blade beat Rosario Grillo and Hunter Knott.
Anna "99" Jay beats Ashley D'Amboise with the Queenslayer. After the match, Anna Jay is attacked from behind by The Bunny, who runs away when Tay Conti runs into the ring.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beats Erik and Andrew Lockhart. After the match, 2point0 beat up the Lockharts with Daniel Garcia joining in.
Jade Cargill beats Angelica Risk. After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says the sound you hear when one steps on a big bug will be heard when Cargill squashes "Legit" Leyla Hirsch like a bug, and that the only thing that he feels bad about is that Hirsch is getting beaten in her New Jersey hometown. Cargill says she does not feel bad, then Mark says he does not feel bad, either. He then says Hirsch will be wrestling later tonight and aks why anyone would want to see that, especially when Hirsch cannot meet the height requirement on the nearby rides. Sterling then says he and Cargill have seen some of Hirsch's recent big losses as of late, then says Hirsch has trouble climbing mountains, calls Cagrill her Mount Everest, and says that Cargill will eliminate Hirsch like the New Jersey trash she is because she is "that bitch."
We hear from Diamante, who says she came here to win matches. We hear from Big Swole, who says she left Diamante knocked out in the middle of the ring. Diamante says Big Swole got one over on her with her chain and that she will not let slide, and that they will always have bad blood. Big Swole says her future is bright and that she is going to the top regardless of who she has to go through. Diamante says it will never be over between her and Big Swole.
Fuego del Sol beats Mysterious Movado.
Shawn Spears beats Khash. Before the match, it is noted that Shawn's spear has a reference to Darby Allin with a red target on it.
We hear from Sonny Kiss, who says that his friendship with "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela was based on the same common goal: have fun and win championships. He says it is hard to see where things went astray with Joey, but when it happened and Joey blindsided him with the superkick, he did not know how to feel. He then says he will remind everyone that Joey is "a piece of shit and a loser." We then hear from Joey Janela, who says it will be over for Sonny and not for him. Sonny Kiss says Joey's career will be over. Joey says it will be the end for Sunny and the beginning for him and his new valet.
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta) beat Jora Johl and TheHybrid2 (Angelica Evans and Jack Evans) in a six-man tag match.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats KiLynn King. After the match, Jade Cargill gets in the ring, but Leyla Hirsch puts her in a double leg takedown and starts a brawl that referees quickly into place with to stop.
Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. After a video package chronicling the feud between McIntyre and Randy Orton is shown, McIntyre says that Orton broke his jaw, but he is back. He then says that WWE told him to take time off to heal his jaw, but that would involve vacating the WWE Championship and he would rather leave the Thunderdome every week in an ambulance instead. McIntyre says that both of them have taken ambulance rides over the WWE Championship, then says that one of them should do it for the WWE Championship and that their match for the title should be an Ambulance Match, as the rules don't apply to them anymore. McIntyre then mentions the accidental origins of the Claymore Kick that led to him developing it into a special move, then we see a joke picture of recent victims of the Claymore. Suddenly, Adam Pearce shows up and says that the severity of Orton's injuries are unknown. Pearce says that Orton may not be able to fight him at Clash of Champions, and states that if Keith Lee beats McIntyre tonight and Orton cannot appear at Clash of Champions, then Keith Lee will earn an opportunity for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Keith Lee then shows up. Keith Lee gets in the ring, looks at the WWE Championship, then looks at Drew McIntyre and shakes his hand. Keith Lee then refuses to let go as McIntyre walks away, and McIntyre answers in kind.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Champions vs. Champions Match after Dawkins gets the blind tag while Cesaro superplexes Ford.
We see a short video package for Mickie James.
Backstage, Lana talks with Angel Garza about Mickie James' title shot, saying that Natalya should be getting it. Garza agrees with Lana, saying that it is very unfair before Zelina Vega and Andrade show up. Zelina confronts Garza for deserting them two weeks in a row, and Garza says he is tired for being blamed for all their setbacks. As Garza tells Zelina to chill out, Andrade asks Garza what happened to him, and Zelina has to stop the ensuing argument. Zelina says she cannot do this anymore and leaves, and Andrade and Garza immediately brawl.
Backstage, the Mysterio family meets regarding Dominik Mysterio's steel cage match with Seth Rollins later tonight.
Before the next match, MVP announces that business is booming, that Bobby Lashley is in firm possession of the United States Championship, Shelton Benjamin has upgraded from the gold standard to platinum status, that Cedric Alexander is an official member, and that life is good. Cedric says that wrestling is his job and that he has to do what he has to do to succeed, and that nobody has any idea what it is like to be beaten up and broken every Monday night and left empty and broken the next day. Apollo Crews and Ricochet show up, and Apollo says that they treated him like a brother only for him to sell them out, and that he is weak-minded enough to let MVP manipulate him. As he says they had Cedric's back, Cedric says he was always catching a beating. Shelton tells Cedric he does not owe them an explanation, and Ricochet tells him to mind his own business before telling Cedric that he turned on them for the money and that it hurt more than anything The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) ever did. Ricochet says that they are not here to take him back; instead, he and Apollo are coming for him.
Cedric Alexander beats Ricochet. Shortly after the match begins, Apollo Crews brawls with the rest of The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), then Erik shows up and brawls with Bobby Lashley to the back. After the match, the lights go out and Retribution make their presence known. They say they are the product of empty promises, lies, greed and betrayal, and when one sells their soul to a corrupt machine, one becomes corrupt. They says that they refuse to suck up to an entitled machine after being promising Performance Center recruits, then the lights come back on.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mickie James, who says that she loves the business with every bit of her heart and soul and has given her all for it. She also says that she loves the high-stakes competition that someone like Asuka brings out in her, and that experience comes wisdom and with wisdom comes clarity, and that she has always had what it takes to be champion. Tonight, knowing that it could be her last chance to win the WWE Raw Women's Championship is what fuels her.
Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security when The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) show up. MVP tells Pearce to find a solution regarding Retribution, and tells him to upgrade his security from boys to men. MVP says he is not concerned about Retribution, as he has the rest of The Hurt Business to back him up, and proposes to Pearce that they help him keep his job. Pearce thanks them for volunteering, but MVP says they don't do charity work and he will be sending him a bill as The Hurt Business laughs at Pearce.
Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Mickie James via referee stoppage as Asuka has the Asuka Lock locked in. After the match, Zelina Vega shows up on her own and says she has been thinking about her future, saying she has wasted some of the best years of her career managing two selfish little ingrates. She calls Asuka an ingrated handed a title and says she has been reckless with it by defending against everyone and their mothers, and says she has been focused on the Superstars of yesterday that she has missed a Superstar of today in her. Zelina tells Asuka she is ready for her and the Raw Women's Champonship, and after Asuka laughs at her, Zelina slaps Asuka in the face before retreating.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Keith Lee, who says that he is ready for Drew McIntyre and has worked his life for an opportunity like this. He knows the goal is to be WWE Champion, and that McIntyre will do whatever it takes to stay champion while he does what he must to become champion, even if McIntyre has a fractured jaw.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match, then replaces Ziggler on commentary for the rest of the night.
Bobby Lashley beats Erik with the full nelson, now known as the Hurt Lock.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens, who has no idea why Aleister Black has a personal vendetta against him and only cares about how to inflict enough punishment to Aleister to make him know they are even and remind him what happens when he picks a fight with him. After Kevin Owens leaves, Aleister Black shows up and looks in the direction that Owens has walked.
The steel cage is being set up for the next match.
Backstage, Braun Strowman heads to Raw Underground and demands the door be open so he can give the best fighters a beating.
Backstage, Murphy meets with Rollins, who has been wanting to see him all night. Rollins tells him that the past is the past and that they must look to the future tonight, for he is in a steel cage with Dominik Mysterio. Rollins says this is the perfect opportunity to teach Dominik and the world a lesson, and asks Murphy if he is prepared for his role, as he has something important for him to do and he needs him to be ready. Murphy says yes, then Rollins slaps him in the face and tells him to stay in the back so he does not have to deal with his mistakes again. Rollins slaps Murphy again, then smiles and leaves.
Backstage, R-Truth is seen talking to a Kit Kat bar when Liv Morgan shows up and breaks off a piece. R-Truth then talks to the broken piece, saying he knows some powerful people.
It is announced that Mandy Rose has been traded to Raw and will be on next week's show.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews the Mysterio family. Dominik Mysterio says that to follow his dreams and his father's footsteps, he must accept all challenges. Rey says he and Angie are more concerned than he is, and says the family will be out there to support him, as he will be on his own, as will Seth. Rey says he sees the fire when Rollins talks about his family, then asks if Rollins is concerned about Dominik.
Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio in a steel cage match that also sees the involvement of Murphy, who inadvertently slams the steel cage door into Rollins' head. After the match, Rollins attacks Murphy for not doing what he told him to do. He then walks up to Rey's wife Angie and says "Hell of a job you did," before pointing to Rey's daughter Aalyah and says "Hope she turns out better" before leaving. Aalyah and Angie then join Rey in checking on Dominik as Rey calls for a medic.
It's time for Raw Underground. Dolph Ziggler defeats an opponent with his amateur wrestling skills as well as a few elbow strikes to the head. Riddick Moss then challenges Dolph Ziggler. Both men go at it, but both men are laid out by Braun Strowman.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre, but Keith Lee shows up and says his match at Payback was the only one he did not interfere in and that McIntyre is afraid he will beat him not once, but twice. McIntyre says he is not afraid of him, but Keith Lee says he has a bigger target on him than usual. As Keith Lee tries to pat the WWE Championship, McIntyre warns him not to do it, but soon punches him, and this starts a brawl officials have to stop.
Backstage, Titus O'Neil enters Raw Underground as Braun Strowman decimates another opponent. Riddick Moss tries to fight Strowman only to be kicked out of the ring, then Titus O'Neil runs in and fights Strowman. Titus O'Neil is quickly laid out, and Strowman almost has to be pulled off of Titus.
Aleister Black attacks Kevin Owens from out of nowhere before the next match.
Kevin Owens beats a distracted Aleister Black with a Stunner after the arena lights flicker.
Backstage, Keith Lee and Drew McIntyre brawl again, and Adam Pearce stands between the two of them, threatening to cancel the match as well as McIntyre's Clash of Champions match if they do not stop. They stop.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler guest on commentary for the next match.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Natalya and Lana. After the match, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler attack Natalya and Lana, and Lana gets sent through the announce table with a leaping Samoan Drop.
Back at Raw Underground, Riddick Moss and Dolph Ziggler both take on Braun Strowman, but Strowman is too much for them and Riddick Moss gets knocked out before Dolph Ziggler gets plowed into the mat. Dabba-Kato gets in the ring and steps up to Strowman, but Shane McMahon stands between them and tells them that this match won't be happening until next week.
Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee ends when Retribution shows up and attacks both men. Suddenly, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) show up in suits and fight Retribution, and Keith Lee and Drew McIntyre gets back up and take everybody out to end the show.
Raw Talk: Zelina Vega says she is more than just a manager.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of Saturday Night At Center Stage and Global Wars Espectacular as well as a preview for Death Before Dishonor. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
The feud between LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Bandido) and Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon)
The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoes) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships
A backstage promo during Saturday Night at Center Stage from "The Villain" Marty Scurll, who says that it is funny how life has a habit of dragging one down, and how he finds himself on top of the wrestling world yet feels frustrated. He admits that Bandido is one of the best wrestlers in the world, yet he goes out there and hides everything behind a mask. Scurll says he does not need to hide anything, and that Bandido will find out why.
A backstage promo from Bandido, who tells "The Villain" Marty Scurll that he will meet one of the best wrestlers in the world in the ring during Saturday Night at Center Stage
Angelina Love vs. Sumie Sakai
A backstage promo from Kelly Klein, who tells Angelina Love has yet to name the time and place for a Women of Honor World Championship match and show up
A backstage promo from Shane Taylor, who says that "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams' biggest gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada is getting in the ring with him and getting their asses kicked while he retains the ROH World Television Championship at Death Before Dishonor
A promo from Rhett Titus, who says that while there is a lot of truth to what Kenny King has said to him, he is ready to treat every match like both his first and his last
A television exclusive match: Rhett Titus beats Shaheem Ali.
A backstage promo from Matt Taven, who says that it was a year ago when Rush changed his life forever and shaved his head, which set a fire under him that led him to the ROH World Championship. He says he should be thanking him for that, and tells Rush that he is not the same man he was able to bulldoze through in Mexico and that nothing happens unless he says so
Next week: LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Bandido) and Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon)
"The Villain" Marty Scurll vs. Bandido at Saturday Night at Center Stage
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat Fuego del Rol and "Retro" Randy Price. (Rich Swann is originally booked to be in this match, but is replaced by Price.)
We hear from Moose, who tells Ken Shamrock that he ha gotten the match against that he always wanted and that there is no turning back now. He then says that Bound For Glory will be the biggest match in Shamrock's career, and tonight, he will demonstrate to Shamrock just how dangerous he is by facing Stephan Bonner in a wrestling match. He says that they have a lot in common, as they are UFC Hall of Famers who have dabbled in professional wrestling, then says he will prove why he is the best big man in professional wrestling. He hopes that Shamrock is taking notes tonight.
Kiera Hogan beats Desi Derata by count-out after getting Derata to chase her around the ring before hitting her with a drop kick. After the match, Derata chases Kiera out of the ring.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who finds it hilarious that "The Machine" Brian Cage is magically okay and able to attack him from behind. He says that Cage has been handed everything, and that everyone is now focused on his marriage to Melissa Santos. He says that he hopes he is invited, as he gives great gifts. As for tonight, he will face Hawk and make an example out of him as he proves himself as the measuring stick of professional wrestling.
Before the next match, Sami Callihan states that he is not in a good mood, and says that while he comes from a "pretty white trash area" of Ohio, Oklahoma takes the cake, as he has never seen such a group of "mutant mongoloids" in his entire life. He goes on to say that Oklahoma is full of crappy wrestlers and crappy fans, then calls out Hawk so he can have his match.
Sami Callihan beats Hawk. After the match, Sami hits Hawk with another Cactus Special.
We hear from Michael Elgin, who is still waiting for an answer from Naomichi Marufuji concerning his challenge. He plans to take his frustrations about this out on TJP tonight, and while TJP has held championships wherever he has went, he has never stepped in the ring with a man like him. He says that TJP will not only answer for his own problems, but also for Marufuji, for whom he will send a message to.
MVP beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. to win the World Class Revolution Heavyweight Championship! Both men shake hands after the match.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Eddie Edwards, and as he mentions what is going on between him, Ace Austin and Alisha Edwards, Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera. Rohit Raju states that The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju, Raj Singh, Mahabali Shera) is no longer Impact's joke, and he will prove that when he leaves Eddie comatose in the ring. Eddie wants to take Shera on, but Rohit tells him to save his bravado for the ring and that Shera is an equalizer for Kenny before warning him that he and Kenny will be broken if half if he is not careful.
Before the next match, Taya Valkyrie brags about being the longest-reigning Knockouts Champion of all time, then talks about a champagne and oyster bar that she saw earlier today before stating that she would have a "girl's day out" over there. She says she was surprised to find it in Oklahoma - which she says reminds her of cows and rednecks - then complains that Rosemary never answered her back on social media and that nobody in the crowd followed the dress code. Taya then sprays something on Rosemary that is supposed to make her smell better, then tries to have the "girls' day out" with Rosemary that nobody in the crowd is invited to. Rosemary resists and tells her that she blocked her before passing on the wine tasting and taking the title shot instead.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Rosemary after throwing things at her before spraying something into her eyes as the ref puts away a gold jacket from Taya's bag.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Stephan Bonnar, who says that he and Moose were basically friends. Unfortunately, their friendship means nothing to Moose, and tonight, he plans to beat Moose for disrespecting his sport.
Before the next match, Moose says he has no idea where in Oklahoma he is, but it does not matter because it is all disgusting. He says the fans would rather see Stephan Bonnar beat the hell out of him and kick his teeth in, but that will not happen tonight. He understands that Bonnar is a UFC Hall of Famer, as he has been hearing that all week ever since he showed up, but the last time he checked, this is Impact Wrestling and not UFC. Moose then tells KenShamrock that he got the one-on-one match against him that he wanted, and that he hopes he is taking notes on this match. Bonnar then shows up before Moose can finish talking.
Moose beats Stephan Bonnar after putting his feet on the ropes for leverage.
Eddie Edwards beats Rohit Raju by disqualification after Mahabali Shera gets involved. After the bell rings, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and says he did not come to Oklahoma to watch the show from backstage. He then challenges Rohit Raju and Shera to a tag team match against him and Eddie.
Eddie Edwards and "The Machine" Brian Cage beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera).
The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beat GPA and Isaias Velazquez.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Allysin Kay. She says there is nobody on this Earth who is a viable threat to her, and she is bringing class to Hollywood when she teaches Heather Monroe that "AK don't play" next week, when the NWA Women's Championship is on the line.
Ricky Starks beats Caleb Perez.
Eye Candy Elliott retains the Freelance Wrestling Legacy Championship against Zicky Dice by submission.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews Nick Aldis, who says that NWA always delivers on its promises, and when he was asked to be part of a six-man tag match with high-caliber talent - with "The Cowboy" James Storm on the opposing team - he was happy to oblige. He then announces that he will team with The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Thomaste) in next week's six-man tag team match.
The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) in a steel cage match.
GFW starts the show by urging people to donate to the American Red Cross to help people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
We see footage from earlier of America's Top Team showing up, attacking a backstage hand and laughing about it.
Garza Jr. beats Braxton Sutter. Garza Jr. helps Allie to the ring as he leaves, then Sutter yells at her after she checks on him. Allie is sad, and Sutter tries to make up with her, but Allie isn't following him...not yet. Sutter says something, then Allie hesitantly follows Sutter to the back.
Ethan Carter III retains the GFW Impact Grand Championship against El Hijo del Fantasma. After the match, El Hijo del Fantasma has words with judge Hector Guerrera for costing him the deciding vote for Round 3, and grabs him only to be pushed back.
Down in Mexico, Konnan, Santana and Ortiz of The Latin-American Xchange meet up with Homicide and partake in some adult entertainment. At the strip club, Konnan says they have business taken care of and their match for tonight in their pocket.
LAX (Santana and Ortiz) wins the tag team title match against oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) - which also contains two other teams conisting of members of the CRASH! Wrestling roster - with some help from Homicide. After the match, oVe meet LAX elsewhere in the arena. Konnan tells oVe to get out before they make them disappear. The rest of the CRASH! roster isn't as welcoming, either.
Grado beats William Weeks in his farewell match. After the match, Grado says there are no words. Tomorrow, his flight heads to Scotland, and he thanks the GFW fans for everything. Suddenly, Joseph Park shows up. Joseph Park shows up. He announces that his offices have opened up a sports entertainment management division. Grado will be his first client in that division. Park says he has sponsored his visa, allowing Grado to stay. Park hands Grado the paperwork, which Grado signs. Park says it's time to get to work, and find Grado some bookings, photo shoots and podcast appearances so they can make a ton of money, and put some hustle behind that muscle.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Johnny Impact. He says there are only a few people in the business who truly innovate. He and Low-Ki are two of them, and says he has wanted a match with him. Now we will have the match, and he will take Low Ki to Slamtown.
Jim Cornette has a meeting with Lashley and America's Top Team. Lashley says he is going back to MMA. Cornette tells America's Top Team to leave the premises, and that if Lashley wants to be released from his contract, all he has to do is beat Moose one-on-one without America's Top Team at ringside.
Trevor Lee beats Sonjay Dutt in a Falls Count Anywhere match to become the GFW X Division Champion after he and Caleb Konley work together to beat him up and Trevor Lee uses a support beam for leverage.
"The Stand-By Wrestler" Richard Justice meets America's Top Team...who promptly beat him up and laugh. The last member to leave lays an America's Top Team on top of a downed Richard Justice.
We see a preview of the first episode of "Global Forged," where we see up-and-coming wrestlers try to work their way into GFW.
Taya Valkyrie makes quick work of Amber Nova in her GFW debut match.
Eli Drake and Chris Adonis say they smell the desperation of the locker room, as Drake is on another level. Now two men have a shot at him and the GFW Global Championship, and they will be watching this match closely.
Johnny Impact beats Low Ki to become the #1 contender to the GFW Global Championship. After the match, Eli Drake shows up and distracts Johnny from the stage, and Johnny is attacked from behind by Chris Adonis. After Adonis puts Johnny out with the Adonis Lock, Eli Drake picks Johnny up and hits him with the Gravy Train.
Jim Cornette asks Lashley to reconsider. He is leaving, and after he faces Moose, he'll return to MMA where he's appreciated.
Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley take a victory lap.
Taya tells Karen Jarrett to take a good, hard look at what she does in the ring, as she is what a true queen looks like.
Lashley is in the ring. Over the last few months, he has had to choose between pro wrestling and MMA. Lashley says he should not have to make that decision, as he can do well at both. However, he has been forced to make it. He has had friends from America's Top Team coming to the Impact Zone to tell him to come back to MMA. Because of that, he is making that decision tonight. He has decided to go back home to America's Top Team and MMA. He says the fans got what they wanted and that tonight is his last night in GFW. He plans to show his dominance one last time, and calls out Moose to the ring so he can face him in a match. Moose shows up and hits Lashley with a cheap shot. This starts a brawl that goes through the crowd, onto the ramp and back into the ring which ends when America's Top Team shows up from out of the crowd and attacks Moose. Security tries to eject America's Top Team from the building, but security fares no better. Referees show up as Lashley and America's Top Team celebrate their handiwork to close out the show.
We hear from TJ Perkins, Zack Sabre Jr., Gran Metalik and Kota Ibushi.
Gran Metalik beats Zack Sabre Jr. to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. William Regal presents Gran Metalik with a finalist medal, then Gran Metalik is interviewed. Gran Metalik thanks the fans.
Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano - now known as #DIY - say that they are 100% and ready to go for their match tonight against Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander. They call NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II and The Cruiserweight Classic their moments, and they have The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) on their mind. They know The Revival are scared and are coming for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
TJ Perkins beats Kota Ibushi with a knee bar-turned-STF to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic and face Gran Metalik. Both men show respect after the match. William Regal presents TJ Perkins with a finalist medal, then Perkins is interviewed. He says he has taken this tournament one match at a time, and now he just has to win one more.
Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander say they just need to be on the same page to beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa).
Sasha Banks, Kalisto, Rich Swann, Jack Gallagher and Bayley are seen in the crowd.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander.
We hear from William Regal regarding The Cruiserweight Classic.
Triple H shows up before the finals begin to announce that the finals are for the new WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
TJ Perkins beats Gran Metalik by submission with a knee bar to win the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and become the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion! Both men show respect after the match. In a post-match interview, Perkins talks about having a housekey from the last place he was evicted from as a reminder of a place he wanted to go back to, but has since thrown away because it reminds him of a place he won't have to go back to. He says all he had to go on was inspiration, and now he is in a position to inspire. He says that the trophy is bigger than him, as it is 32 people he calls his peers and heroes.
Samoa Joe shows up to start the show. He says that when you experience a loss, you tend to reflect and see what you've turned into. He says he was a disgrace as NXT Champion, as he choked people out and destroyed friendships, but he has no apologies as he wanted to be the champion of the hottest brand in WWE and says that NXT is the best. He then asks "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura to come to the ring and says that he will not leave until Nakamura shows up. Nakamura shows up and Joe tells him that he meant everything that he said prior to their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, then calls Nakamura a deserving and worthy champion. He tells Nakamura that as soon as he is ready to go, he will use his rematch clause. Nakamura tells him it's on, and Joe almost leaves when he turns around and offers his hand, and the two men shake hands. As Nakamura is about to head to the back, Joe returns and manhandles Nakamura, revealing that his eating humble pie was all a set-up as he sends Nakamura into the steel steps before officials break up the brawl. We then see that a stretcher is readied for Nakamura, and General Manager William Regal shows up to check on him, as does Corey Graves.
An angry Samoa Joe speeds off as an angry William Regal looks for him.
Liv Morgan beats Racehl Fazio by submission with a guillotine choke. After the match, Liv Morgan challenges Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship, saying that she's standing in the ring and is ready to fight after Asuka has run through the rest of the Women's division. It is announced during the match that "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura has been transported to a local medical facility.
Hideo Itami beats Drew Gulak. It is announced before the match that Shinsuke Nakamura has feeling in all of his extremities.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Doug Sessa and Chris Payne.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says he has had his ups and downs, but he's recently gone back up again, and says he is and always will be "a perfect ten."
