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 look back at Kai vs. Magnus for the TNA World Championship from One Night Only: Global Impact Japan from July 2014.
We look at Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian with Moose's TNA career on the line from last night's show.
We look Matt Bentley vs. Alex Silva vs. Lince Dorado vs. Sam Shaw vs. Puma vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Christian York in a seven-way Xscape Match from One Night Only: X-Travaganza from April 2013.
Fabian Aichner and KC Navarro beat KPK (Abu and Ahmed).
General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says that sometimes, he has to deal with people who rub him the wrong way in his job, and he has to dig deep, wear a smile and stay professional. With that in mind, Aldis introduces Sami Zayn to the ring. Sami thinks that Aldis finds it funny that the crowd boos him and that it must eat Aldis up to declare him the Undisputed WWE Champion, then says it feels good coming out of his own mouth and says that he meant it when justice for him was justice for all. He then says that he fights even for the people who boo him, saying that it is also for them, then says that justice has been served and that the Undisputed WWE Championship is what it looks like. Sami Zayn says that justice is not the only core tenet in his belief system and that he also believes in equality, and says that when other Superstars are knocking down his door, he expects Aldis to treat them like he treated him and make them go through hoops. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up and head to the ring, and Sami says he would not be celebrating tonight if it were not for him. Gargano says they would not miss it for the world, then brings up their deal, saying that if they helped him last week, then he is first in line. Sami says that Gargano was the one to say something, not him, and that leads to Gargano demanding that Sami uphold the deal. Aldis steps in and says Sami may be the champion, but he does not make the matches. Aldis says he has CM Punk in mind as next in line, but Punk is not here. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Sami tells Aldis to control the roster as Owens heads to the ring, and Owens says that when it comes to people who deserve title matches, he is in the picture. Candice LeRae insists that Johnny Gargano is next, and Owens hits Gargano with a Stunner. Aldis tells Owens that he cannot reward bed behavior, but Owens reminds Aldis that Sami screwed up multiple SmackDown main events to become champion again. Owens specifically mentions Sami costing him a title shot and making a no-contest out of a #1 contender Triple Threat Match in addition to Sami being "an arrogant jackass," all which Aldis notes as true. Sami grabs Aldis by the suit as he demands that Aldis not throw him under the bus. Aldis demands Sami take his hands off him, then makes Sami defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens tonight before asking if Sami can make it past seven days. Sami catches up to Aldis afterwards, but as he talks to him, Randy Orton shows up, shines the front of the WWE Championship, and tells Sami to keep it warm for him before he heads to the ring for the next match. When Owens and Orton meet near the ring, they nod at each other.
We see footage of WWE on tour in South America and Mexico.
Trick Williams beats Rey Fenix and Randy Orton in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifier after Orton RKOs Fenix out of the air only for Trick to hit him with a Trick Shot before pinning Fenix to qualify.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae are met by Sami Zayn, who says that "they are trying to do it again" and take the Undisputed WWE Championship. He also tells Gargano that what General Manager Nick Aldis said to him is "crap" and says that he will work on a title match between them. Sami then says that if he loses the Undisputed WWE Championship and he is not champion anymore, Gargano may never get another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship again. Gargano says he gets it, then Sami says they will get together later.
We hear from The MFTs (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Haku). Tama Tonga says that they became tag team champions themselves and that they needed Shinsuke Nakamura, and that Nakamura made a mistake bringing Kiyoki to WWE, saying that whatever happens to him will be on Nakamura. We then hear from Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura and Kiyoki). Nakamura tells The MFTs that they are the prey, not the hunters.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley is lighting special candles as Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss focus on tonight's match. Charlotte blows one of the candles out, and Alexa says that she needs to focus on what she needs to do on her own. Alexa leaves, then Charlotte accidentally blows out the candle for bad luck.
Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura and Kiyoki) beat The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) by disqualification after Haku hits Nakamura in the throat with his cane on the outside. After the match, The MFTs double-team and lay out Kiyoki.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens. Owens mentions Corpus Christi being where he had his first official main roster match against John Cena and won, then says the starts have aligned perfectly and that he will beat Sami Zayn to become WWE Champion. Finn Balor shows up and says it is convenient that Owens has a title shot against Sami Zayn, then says that he is coming for whoever wins tonight, even if he has to win Money in the Bank to do it.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis congratulates Chelsea Green when Danhausen shows up with Aldis' phone in his hand, saying that Gunther is mad at Aldis. Aldis chases Danhausen into his office, then Tiffany Stratton tells Chelsea that she will be in the Money in the Bank qualifiers. They both run into Nikki Bella, who tells Chelsea to keep her name out of her mouth and that she is coming for her title without having to qualify for Money in the Bank because she is a legend.
Michael Cole interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes backstage. Cody admits that he could not pull the trigger on Randy Orton and he does not want to give excuses. On the subject of being called "QB1" and how everyone he celebrated with at WrestleMania 40 have stabbed him in the back, Cody says he should have seen it coming and beat them to the punch, saying everyone gets seduced by the biggest title in the game. He says that this is not the end of "QB1" as there is still a team in the form of those calling the action in WWE. On the subject of facing Randy Orton in the ring again, Cody says he is not immune to the discussions about his morality and says that all his success beyond his wildest dreams came down to knowing who he was and being uncompromised. He says that "uncompromised" led to two Royal Rumble wins, two wins against John Cena, and beating Roman Reigns for the first time in four years, and that he is amused to the belief that he needs to change. Cody says he will face Orton again, and when he does, he will not make the same mistake twice.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin. B-Fab and Michin says they have all mopped the floor with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley. Cargill then says that B-Fab and Michin are next in line for the women's tag team titles while she is coming for what is hers in the WWE Women's Championship.
Jacy Jayne beats Alexa Bliss and Jade Cargill in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after Cargill counters Sister Abigail with Jaded only for Jayne to kick Cargill in the head, allowing her to pin Alexa and qualify.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Giulia, who says that Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend are in her way just like she is in theirs. The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) show up, but Giulia says she does not like them and she beats up people she does not like. Lash says she will qualify for Money in the Bank and go on to become champion, but Giulia says they will see how that will go after she kicks Lash's teeth in.
Backstage, Lil Yachty talks with Trick Williams. Trick says he has a plan for Baron Corbin, but right now, he is focused on Money in the Bank. Trick Williams and Lil Yachty catch up with Sami Zayn, who takes offense to being called "Gingerbread Man" and demands respect. Trick hopes Sami is still champion when he wins Money in the Bank so he can beat him for championship gold again.
We hear from Damian Priest, who says the real question is why is took so long to get rid of R-Truth, especially after R-Truth put him through so much. He says that R-Truth should have been the one to change and that R-Truth should have let him move on, then says that R-Truth does not get it yet and that he will make sure he does.
Sami Zayn retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens following the interference and distractions by Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae and the sudden appearance of CM Punk, who blasts Owens in the face with the Undisputed WWE Championship. After the match, CM Punk attacks Sami Zayn and hits him with the GTS. As Punk's music plays, Punk then hits the GTS on Owens.
TNA holds a moment of silence for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There will also be a shirt on TNA's online store with 100% of the proceeds going to the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota and that the manufacturers of the shirt will also be donating to the school.
Mustafa Ali beats Brian Myers with a La Magistral Cradle after dodging a top rope elbow drop drom Myers. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, Alisha Edwards) and Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) go at it, causing security to show up and break up the brawl. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up with more members of security and announces that at Bound For Glory, both teams will face each other in Hardcore War.
Backstage, The Personal Concierge George Iceman meets with Dani Luna and knows that she wants the Knockouts World Championship, yet there are people in front of her who Ash by Elegance will beat. He tells Dani that she has a match with Indi Hartwell and tells her to hurt her a little bit and make her suffer, and maybe an opportunity will show up a little bit sooner.
In footage from earlier today, Big Al and ODB's Meat and Great food truck was in front of the venue. ODB is then seen in the crowd.
Judas Icarus beats Eric Young with a jackknife pin after Eric Young somehow says Joe Hendry's name and causes Joe Hendry to show up, distracting Eric Young and allowing Judas Icarus the win. After the match, Eric Young punches out the referee, and other referees have to show up to check on the fallen referee.
It's time for Mentor U. Tonight's guest is Jody Threat. Victoria Crawford mentions that Jody Threat has a positive energy despite having no friends, but Jody Threat says she has people who have her back. Victoria then mentions the whole incident between Gia Miller and Tessa Blanchard, and this leads to Gia showing up as Jody Threat wants to leave. Gia says what Victoria said last week resonated with her, and that she has asked Director of Authority Santino Marella to lift Tessa's suspension. She also warns Victoria that if Tessa touches her again, she will "fuck her up." Victoria then takes the credit for getting Tessa unsuspended and leaves.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed) meet at the treehouse. Trey and Wentz argue over costing each other a shot at the TNA X Division Championship, then Myron Reed mentions his win and they all celebrate by getting high. As they talk about wrestling each other, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and hangs out with them.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls out The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) and Masha Slamovich for ruining their celebration before introducing The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance).
The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) beat The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) and Masha Slamovich in a six-woman tag match after The Personal Concierge George Iceman slides a Knockouts World Tag Team Championship belt into the ring, allowing Ash to blind Cassie Lee with champagne from the outside. M by Elegance then uses the ropes for leverage to get the pin and the win.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana is cleared following an upper back injury caused by a sneak attack by Trick Williams. Moose is now uncertain and in concussion protocol following the headbutt from Agent Zero earlier tonight. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) have been cleared for tonight's match.
It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian says that Minnesota will be known for a king instead of a prince tonight, then introduces tonight's guest: himself. He then announces that he will face Steve Maclin for the International Championship at Bound For Glory, then reminds Maclin that history remembers kings, not soldiers, and that he will be the new International Champion. He then announces that since he is a generous and magnanimous king, he has another guest, and he will let him announce himself. It is none other than Mr. Anderson, who has not been seen in TNA since 2016. Kazarian refuses to shake Anderson's hand before Anderson mentions that he has been in Minnesota for the last twenty years and that his wrestling school is in the state and that his kids are from there. Kazarian makes fun of Anderson, then mentions their history and how he beat him in one of the few one-on-one Ultimate X matches in TNA history, then mentions Anderson having been in the United States Army Reserve and brings up Steve Maclin. He says that Maclin is a coward, then asks Anderson if he has been a coward. Anderson mentions what Maclin has done in the Marines, then questions Kazarian's military history. Kazarian takes offense to this and says that Anderson is starting to piss him off. He then mentions that Anderson's mother, wife and children are here tonight, and they are all briefly seen on camera before Kazarian asks Anderson if they are willing to stand by as he beats him within an inch of his life. Kazarian asks Anderson if this is the kind of man and father he is as he repeatedly pokes him in the chest, and Anderson twists his right hand and presses him against the ropes. All of a sudden, Anderson is attacked from behind by Jake Something, but Steve Maclin makes the save. Maclin clotheslines Jake Something out of the ring, and Jake Something and Kazarian retreat.
Indi Hartwell beats Dani Luna by disqualification after Dani hits her with a metal folding chair. After the match, Dani continues to strike Indi with the chair and presses it against her throat, and when security gets in the ring, Dani swings it around and forces them to back down before hitting Indi with the chair one more time.
Backstage, we hear from Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside. Brookside mentions their history and how fate has brought them together, and how Lei Ying is a dark storm while Xia is a calm spirit. They also have a new name: The Angel Warriors.
Before the next match, AJZ - the man who was supposed to be Mike Santana's opponent last week - shows up calling out Mike Santana for a match.
Mike Santana quickly beats AJZ. After the match, Santana calls out Trick Williams, admitting that Trick caught him slipping and that it will not happen again, then tells Trick Williams that at Bound For Glory, the TNA World Championship belongs to him. All of a sudden, Santana is attacked from behind by Ridge Holland, who lays Santana out.
Matt Cardona guests on commentary for the next match. TNA President Carlos Silva and Anthem board member Rich Ehrman are seen in the front row. When The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) head to the ring, Rich Ehrman picks a fight with Ryan while Carlos Silva holds him back.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) after Matt Cardona stops Ryan Nemeth from using one of the tag team belts before taking out Nic Nemeth on the outside.
Mistico beats Mansoor by submission. After the match, Jon Cruz shows up and tries to pick a fight with Mistico.
We see a video package for the ROH Women's Pure Championship Tournament.
Olympia beats Viva Van in a Pure Rules Match to qualify for the ROH Women's Pure Championship Tournament.
The Beast Mortos beats Alan Angels.
We hear from Jon Cruz, who says that Saturday will be the last time Mistico wears his mask, as MJF will not only humiliate him, he will steal his livelihood.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Matt Mako.
The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir) beats Man Like Dereiss and Aleah James.
Lance Archer is seen fighting multiple wrestlers, including Beef, in the parking lot. Rocky "Azucar" Romero is there with several $100 bills as Archer says everybody dies while Romero says that everybody gets paid.
We see a vignette for The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) where they and others - including Burnard the Business Bear - are playing on a Slip 'n Slide and chugging beer.
Satnam Singh beats CPA.
It's time for QTV. QT Marshall returns after his match with Paul Walter Hauser at Death Before Dishonor. As Aaron Solo calls QT Marshall "the Kobashi of celebrity wrestlers," Harley Cameron accidentally calls fist bumping "fisting." QT Marshall refuses to air the footage of what Don Callis and Rocky "Azucar" Romero did to Big Boom AJ and Big Justice.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Janai Kai in a Pure Rules Match to qualify for the ROH Women's Pure Championship Tournament.
We hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo), who challenge any six-man tag team to a match.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against The Kingdom (Mike Bennett and Matt Taven) and AR Fox.
Orange Cassidy beats Chris Jericho after "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith passes a roll of quarters to Jericho only for Orange to use it against him.
In backstage footage from last week, Claudio Castagnoli and PAC state that they have not heard from Wheeler Yuta, and tells him to come to work as they have a Trios title defense next week. Claudio says he is not mad, just disappointed, as he thought he taught him better. He says Wheeler is old enough to make his own decision, but asks Wheeler to show up for the match. Jon Moxley shows up with "The Problem" Marina Shafir and says Wheeler has the strength to do the right thing and that he has a choice to make, and tells him that he is not trapped, then asks what kind of man Wheeler Yuta has truly become.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Wheeler Yuta. Wheeler admits he is conflicted due to recent events, but he has worked his entire career for an opportunity like this, then confuses Grand Slam with WrestleDream before a backstage hand hands him his Trios Championship belt. Wheeler says that one does not change because others around them are changing and that he is a fighting champion, and if The Blackpool Combat Club are defending next week, then he will do what he has to do.
Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) guests on commentary for the next match.
Hook beats JD Ink with Redrum. After the match, Hook and Roderick Strong have a staredown on the stage with security guards standing between them.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Isiah Kassidy says that if The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC)wanted a fight, all they had to do was ask, then dares them to put the Trios titles on the line next week. Kassidy tells Jon Moxley that if he wants a war, then he should make Private Party their first battle.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne). Christian Cage says he could talk about himself all day long, but mentions "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne's upcoming match with Rocky Romero and says that this is a launching pad for Wayne, as the two of them will be holding titles at the same time. Christian brags about Jon Moxley not having the contract that he has, then Nick Wayne confronts Kip Sabian, as does Christian, who threatens to put Sabian in the dirt if he sees him again.
Queen Aminata and Yuka Sakazaki beat Serena Deeb and "The Glamour" Mariah May by disqualification after Mariah May hits Yuka Sakazaki with the AEW Women's World Championship. After the match, Mariah May briefly continues to attack Yuka Sakazaki with the championship belt.
We hear from Mina Shirakawa, who says that she has not heard from "The Glamour" Mariah May in months and that Mariah has changed, even though she will misses her. She says they could have more good times and in her heart, she wants Mariah. Mina then announces that she is coming back.
We see a video package of the history between Nigel McGuinness and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson.
Jon Moxley and "The Problem" Marina Shafir head to the ring. On their way there, they are attacked by Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Claudio Castagnoli also shows up and hits Marq Quen with two choke slam backbreakers in the middle of the ring while Moxley and Shafir beat up Isiah Kassidy. All of a sudden, Komander is in the ring, and he drop kicks Claudio Castagnoli off the ring apron when Claudio notices, but gets knocked out of the air during a tope suicida with a European uppercut. Shafir takes down Alex Abrahantes and takes the microphone out of his hand as Jon Moxley pulls out a tool box and grabs a hammer. Moxley says he could end Private Party's careers for their actions, but he will not do that. He says that Private Party have been in AEW for five years and have been in the exact same spot, then tells him that he will give them what they have been missing before hitting Kassidy in the hand with a hammer as he is held down by Claudio and Shafir. As Moxley walks down the ramp, he is attacked from behind with a skateboard by Darby Allin. Moxley gets Darby in the ring, and both men stare each other down while Shafir holds Claudio back. Darby wings at Moxley with the skateboard, but Moxley bails out of the ring. Darby says he is not the same man Moxley faced five years ago and that he will run through him at Grand Slam on his way to becoming the next AEW World Champion.
We see a video package for "Scapegoat" Jack Perry.
Ricochet beats The Beast Mortos.
We see a video package chronicling the the feud between "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring. Hangman says he has watched and listened for a long while as he knew a day like this would come when Swerve Strickland would be done with and gone. He also says that it would not just be Swerve who would pay, but those who stood behind him, protected him and supported him. Hangman says he is surrounded by these kinds of people who would cheer Swerve for winning a championship, defending it, and being locked in a cage with his fate, and when he hears those voices, he is reminded of his suspension when he heard those voices. He then says he has heard another voice cheering Swerve on loudly and clearly from the commentary desk: Tony Schiavone, who he almost corners before Jeff Jarrett shows up. Hangman attacks Jarrett as soon as Jarrett rolls into the ring, and security and referees have to run in to restore order. Jay Lethal also has to show up to hold Jarrett back, as does Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Karen Jarrett. Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Karen Jarrett also show up. Jarrett says he will not let Hangman lay a hand on Tony Schiavone, and that there is a locker room full of people who want to beat him up and that he is at the front of the line. Jarrett also says that he is going to kick Hangman's ass even if it is the last thing he ever does in his career.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet when Will Ospreay shows up to have a word with him. Ospreay welcomes Ricochet to AEW as he says things have been heated between them, but Ricochet says he has thought about Ospreay's words and that everyone is more worried about him than Ospreay. Ricochet then tells Ospreay that at 5-Year Anniversary, he will face him for the International Championship. He says they have had matches that have changed the landscape of professional wrestling, and while Ospreay is on another level, he is on another world, and Ospreay will find out very soon.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay and The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) in a trios match. After the match, The United Empire theme plays, and Takeshita still refuses to settle his differences with Ospreay, much like during the match.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody is about to talk about "Main Event" Jey Uso when he is interrupted by "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio again for the second week in a row. Dominik says that all everyone needs to know about Jey is that when he joins The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) they will continue to be the most dominant faction in all of WWE. He also says that Rhea Ripley is not here after being injured by Nia Jax, but she will be back soon and she will come back better. Dominik then tells Cody that when he beats him, he will be dedicating the victory to Rhea. Cody says that Dominik beating him will probably be the thing that will get Rhea to really get into him, then says that he is getting "Urkel-Laura vibes" and that he is more into her than she is into him, and that Rhea really only has eyes for Jey Uso. Dominik says it is not like that at all, then says that when Jey Uso joins The Judgment Day, he will know that a family always has each others' backs. Finn Balor and Damian Priest then show up.
Dragon Lee is seen in the front row before the next match.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Dominik, Finn Balor and Damian Priest get on the ring apron, but Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens rush in and stand alongside Cody. The Judgment Day get off the ring apron and leave through the crowd. As Cody is about to head to the back, Kevin Owens asks Cody to get in the ring so they can talk. After the commercial break, Kevin Owens reminds Cody Rhodes that he did a lot of things to people in the locker room while he was part of The Bloodline, and asks why he thought it was a good idea to bring Jey Uso back. Cody says that there are some people who know why and some who do not, then says he has had a lot of roles, tasks and duties, and his job is to make these people happy. He says that Jey Uso has earned a large amount of second chances and that he deserves one, then says that Jey Uso deserves a chance to show he has changed now that The Bloodline is now down a member. Sami says that he knows Jey Uso and has been through a lot with him and what he has been through him, and while Owens does not have to give him a chance, he should just like he did with him, as it is why they became tag team champions. Owens says that he has heard what they had to say and that he will pretend he did not cost the three of them a lot, and while he cannot trust Jey Uso, he trusts both Cody and Sami and he hopes they are both right. Owens then heads to the back.
It is announced that Rhea Ripley has suffered whiplash following the Samoan Drop from Nia Jax.
Kofi Kingston beats Ivar. (Before the match, it is revealed in backstage footage from earlier today as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) meet with WWE official Adam Pearce at Erik is not medically cleared, and that Kofi Kingston has asked for a one-on-one match before Pearce can cancel the match.)
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says he feels Shinsuke Nakamura sees tonight as another mind game for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, and while he moved past him, he is fighting Nakamura after he hits him with a chair and making it personal. He says that if Nakamura wants to play mind games, then he is the cheat code and that tonight is game over.
Before the next match, WWE official Adam Pearce and numerous officials and security guards try to stop Seth "Freakin'" Rollins from going after Shinsuke Nakamura.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Ricochet by disqualification after Ricochet hits Nakamura with a chair with Nakamura has just attacked Ricochet with on the outside. After the match, Nakamura trips Ricochet with a low drop kick from behind before hitting him with the Kinshasa. Afterwards, Nakamura smashes Ricochet's leg into the ring post with the chair, then Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and attacks Nakamura. Nakamura counters with a back body drop into the chair. Security and officials have to step in again. Nakamura targets Rollins' back again, this time by sending him back-first into the announce table, before being escorted to the back and making fun of Rollins.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins stumbles his way into the trainer's room.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Chelsea says Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler are not even a real tag team and do not have a friendship like they do. Piper Niven does not even believe they are friends, and walks away when Chelsea cannot figure out that she is from Scotland. Chelsea says they will show Zoey and Shayna what a real tag team is like, then tries to catch up with Piper.
Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven ends with Nia Jax shows up and attacks everyone. Afterwards, Nia Jax says that she will take out whoever she wants and that everyone is on notice.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Chad Gable, who asks what he has to do to get another shot at Gunther. As Adam Pearce says that he has to earn his way back to the Intercontinental Championship, "Big" Bronson Reed butts in. Gable says he has made a name for himself suplexing big men like him, and Adam Pearce tells them to take it to the ring.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey says he has a lot of eyes on him and a big target on his chest, and that he and Drew McIntyre are about to get physical. Damian Priest suddenly shows up and asks to speak with Jey alone. Priest asks Jey for a favor, asking him to join The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) and become part of the family even as the rest of the family is pulling for Jimmy. Jey says he knows all about family, but Priest says what The Judgment Day has is something special, and if he is interested, he can be the family he has been looking for. He then tells him not to make him look bad in front of the family and gives him until the end of the night for an answer.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Chad Gable.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that when he came to Raw, he planned to play the long game until his number was called, and as he waited, he found out that patience is a crutch, not a virtue, and that he must create his own opportunities. He says that Giovanni Vinci will tap again, then reminds Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) that he chose them, not the other way around, and that Gunther has what he wants.
Backstage, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens talk about "Main Event" Jey Uso when Jey shows up and tells him to say what he has to say about him to his face. Owens thinks that Jey is with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio), and if he is not, he will be with them soon enough. Sami gets in the middle of this and tells Owens to take a deep breath, and after Owens leaves, Sami tells Jey that Owens will need time to come around and that Jey has a big decision to make tonight.
Before the next match, Becky Lynch admits that while the NXT Women's Championship may have not been on her bingo card this year, one has to take opportunities while they can. She then says that she did not just want to win the title and put it on her mantle, but to defend it and take it to heights never seen before, as NXT truly represents hope, hunger, passion and progress as well as the future of the business. Becky says she wants to face the best the business has to offer, which is why she will be at NXT tomorrow night, but tonight, she is in Utah and that there are women who have worked but have not gotten that opportunity, and she is issuing an open challenge. As she says that she cannot think of a better time and place than here and now, Natalya shows up and asks her to name another woman who has worked harder than her after she took Rhea Ripley to her limit and has been waiting since. She then accepts the challenge. Becky says she has nothing against Becky and that she was hoping for someone new to answer, and that Natalya has been in WWE for fifteen years. Natalya says that she has dedicated herself for those fifteen years and has rarely gotten opportunities, and that Becky is being a hypocrite for storming into NXT and taking an opportunity from other women when she won the title, calling her "a hypocritical ginger witch." Becky accepts the challenge.
Becky Lynch retains the NXT Women's Championship against Natalya following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is talking with Dragon Lee when Dominik Mysterio shows up and says he lost because Rhea Ripley was not there due to Pearce not doing his job. Dominik then confronts Dragon Lee, saying he does not like men in masks because they remind him of "[his] deadbeat dad," and that he will retain tomorrow night. Dragon Lee tells him that he will walk out of Raw next week as NXT North American Champion.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Giovanni Vinci with the Sicilian Stretch despite the distraction from Ludwig Kaiser.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Seth says he is tired and in a lot of pain and that he is trying to keep it together, but he is losing his mind. He says he is sick of Shinsuke Nakamura's games and that he wants him in the ring. He says that Nakamura is pushing him and wants to do things on his terms, then entertains the idea of taking his hands off the wheel and tells Nakamura that the ball is in his court. He tells Nakamura to name the time, the place and even the stipulation, then reminds him that their destinies are intertwined and asks Nakamura which of the two of them will define his legacy.
Drew McIntyre beats "Main Event" Jey Uso. During the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) show up to watch from ringside. Near the end of the match, The Judgment Day fire Jey Uso up, with Damian Priest getting onto the ring apron, but they all get Superkicked before McIntyre hits Jey with the Claymore Kick for the win. After the match, The Judgment Day surround Jey Uso, but McIntyre notices this and stops. When The Judgment Day gangs up on Jey, however, McIntyre is conflicted. Cody Rhodes shows up and fends off The Judgment Day, who end up retreating.
This week on Raw Talk: Nia Jax! "Big" Bronson Reed! Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vince!
Dustin Daniels vs. El Primohenio Tribeca ends with Lord Crewe showing up and hitting both men with Earth Shatter. Afterwards, Halston Boddy says Lord Crewe is still undefeated and has not even been pinned once, and that he deserves all the ring time because there is not a soul who can stop him.
We hear from Johnny LoQuasto, who thanks the fans for their support during the Golden Opportunity Tournament when "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up. Jack Banning says Danny Limelight may have won the tournament, but he does not remember getting pinned or tapping out, but he did what he set out to do: make his moments and leave a mark on the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Ju Dizz shows up and says he will leave a mark on Banning's face, then dares him to face him one-on-one without The Institution (Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John) after sticking their nose in his business. Jack Banning says they have no history and that he started this war, and that he had no reason not to accept his invitation into The Institution. Banning says he will only accept his challenge if he can beat the other members of The Institution first, and LoQuasto makes this challenge and stipulation official. Ju Dizz tells Banning to be ready to line them up so he can knock them down, and Banning simply laughs.
Honest John - now known as just "Honest" - beats "Mr. Attitude" James Grady.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro. Howdy Price says that everyone is haunted by past choices and that it was not their time then and was not their time at Golden Opportunity, then asks what time is when one is timeless. Shapiro says he is back and has gone back to his winning ways, and that he will taste United gold in the near future.
"Timeless" Levi Shapiro beats Vinnie Massaro.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and Guy Tweakacetti. Gibson says it feels good to be back on top of the mountain again, and that Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) has made it easy for them to get back on top when Beef Candy shows up. Beef Candy shows up and confronts Midnight Heat, and Johnny LoQuasto steps in, stating that he is disgusted with how the title changed hands and that Beef Candy is obligated to a tag team title match before putting both teams in a tag team title match this week before telling both teams to "actually wrestle" and telling Guy Tweakacetti that security will be checking his pockets from here on out.
Lord Crewe quickly beats Jason Levi.
Backstage, we hear from Dom Kubrick, who calls out Lord Crewe and Halston Boddy, saying that he is coming for his revenge and that he will get it when they least expect it. He then zips up his hoodie and puts his hood up.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) after Guy Tweakacetti grabs Richie Slade's ankles from the outside and sprays something into Slade's eyes.
Brian Milonas guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats Eric Martin, World Famous CB, Delirious, Joe Keys and LSG in a Pure Rules Gauntlet Match. Johnson beats LSG after hitting him in the face with a closed fist before using the ropes for leverage. Due to LSG having no rope breaks, referee Joe Mandak cannot break up the pinfall attempt, and Johnson wins.
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Mike Bennett beats Rhett Titus in a Pure Rules Match by judge's decision.
Steve Maclin beats TJP and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams after laying out Petey Williams following the Canadian Destroyer on TJP and pinning TJP for the win.
Laredo Kid beats John Skyler, Trey Miguel, Black Taurus and Jake Something in a five-way match.
Taylor Wilde beats Tenille Dashwood with a suplex bridge pin.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan. Sami says that he and Eddie will be working as a cohesive unit for the first time ever, then says he is not the bad guy in all of this. Eddie says he does not want to do this, but he will because he needs to. He says that they have to join up to stop a seemingly unbeatable alliance between Moose and W. Morrissey, and that he does this for his family. Sami says he and Eddie will take on the two biggest dogs in the yard to prove they are the gatekeepers of Impact Wrestling. Sami leaves, then Alisha shows up and says she wants to be at ringside, as she does not trust Sami. Eddie says he doesn't trust him either, but allows her to do so and hands her a Kendo stick.
Matt Cardona beats Rohit Raju in a no-disqualification match after Chelsea Green saves Cardona from a Con-Chair-To.
Hikuleo and Chris Bey beats FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) after Bey hits Juice in the leg with a chair from the outside, which the referee does not see.
Moose and W. Morrissey beat Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan after Morrissey powerbombs Alisha in the center of the ring, which causes Eddie to take Alisha to the back and leave Sami to go solo for the rest of the match.
Decay (Rosemary and Havok) retain the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships against Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans.
We hear from "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says that his dream match with Christian Cage seemed impossible, but nothing is impossible in the wrestling business, especially after Christian became a world champion again. Ace admits that Christian is a legend who created teh foundation he stands on now, then says that to grow what one has built, you look to the future, and he is the future. He says that there have been shortcuts and detours along the way, but the goal to become the youngest world champion in Impact history has not changed and it is inevitable that he will win the title.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Willie Mack and Rich Swann.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Chris Sabin. Both Sabin and Alexander shake hands after the match, then Sabin whispers something to Alexander before raising his hand in victory.
Christian Cage retains the Impact World Championship against "Inevitable" Ace Austin despite the interference from Madman Fulton, who was ejected earlier in the match. After the match, Josh Alexander shows up and says "Bound For Glory...Option C!"
Austin Lane beats K-Toomer by disqualification when K. Toomer does not let go of a Fujiwara arm bar on Austin Lane's hurt right arm and shoulder despite Lane getting his foot on the bottom rope.
Marko Stunt and The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) beat The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes). After the match, The Hollywood Horror Show attacks The Poose from behind and knock them out with chloroform cloths. Marko Stunt catches wind of what is going on and decks "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. The Revenant of Walker Hayes lays out Marko Stunt and hits him with a choke bomb.
U-Gene Dinsmore beats Johnny Dotson.
Rebel Kel beats BB Ryann in a rematch from last week.
Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Mike Anthony and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels after Michaels inadvertently hits Anthony with the GunShow Lariat and Steel tosses Michaels out of the ring to pick the bones.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
The Miz and John Morrison host The Dirt Sheet to start tonight's show. The Miz and John Morrison address the sudden departure of Mandy Rose to Raw, which was announced last week by The Miz on Talking Smack. The Miz says he and Morrison are being accused of being vindictive and trying to break up Otis and Mandy Rose, and that he is not playing mind games or get revenge; he is trying to help Otis focus when it comes to staying alert with the Money In The Bank Contract. He says that is difficult with Mandy Rose being around, and that he made things easier for Otis, who he says should be thanking him right now. He also says Otis should get over it, as Mandy Rose already has. Suddenly, Otis shows up and attacks Miz and Morrison and tosses the chairs out of the ring, with one of them going over the barricade. Tucker is suddenly seen at ringside, and he tosses Miz and Morrison to Otis so he can beat them up some more. The Miz falls victim to a Caterpillar followed by a Vader Bomb in the corner. Just when it seems the beatdown is over, Otis gets Miz back in the ring again and strips him down to his underwear. When Miz comes to his senses, Miz and Morrison run to the back, with Morrison hiding Miz's modesty.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison. The Miz gets on his phone and asks "Did you see it? Was it enough?" Miz smiles, and Morrison says that they have a plan.
Cesaro beats Gran Metalik. During the match, Kalisto and Lince Dorado are ejected for telling Gran Metalik what to do on the ring apron.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jey Uso, who says that last week was a miscommunication according to Paul Heyman, and that Roman Reigns will be there tonight and that Sheamus and King Corbin will face "the Uce with the juice."
We hear from Matt Riddle, who says that "Bro" is a universal language that can encapsulate any emotion or thought. We then see him say the word "bro" in several different ways to prove the point.
It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Tonight's guest is Nikki Cross. Alexa congratulates Nikki on getting a shot at the SmackDown Women's Championship, then asks Nikki what her plan of action is at Clash of Champions, as she has not beaten Bayley since last year. Nikki says Clash of Champions will be different, as Sasha Banks will not be there and she will be better able to focus on giving Bayley the beating she deserves, as the beating Bayley gave Sasha reminds her of the beatings Bayley gave her. She says that is fine if Bayley wants to do cheap shots, as she will become the new SmackDown Women's Champion at Clash of Champions. Nikki Cross then addresses Alexa Bliss with her actions from last week, when she hit her with Sister Abigail and walked off. Alexa feels there is some sort of change in her and she does not know how to handle it. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up. Lacey mockingly asks if Alexa is going to talk about her feelings before telling Nikki to thanks Alexa for taking her off of her game, allowing Nikki to win. She then says that all the speeches in the world will not help Nikki win against Bayley, as Bayley has a mean streak while Nikki is too nice and has no backbone. Nikki takes her handkerchief and blows her nose into it. When Lacey bends down to pick it up, Nikki attacks her. Lacey takes exception to his and heads to the ring in a huff.
Alexa Bliss guests on commentary for the next match.
Nikki Cross beats Lacey Evans. After the match, Alexa Bliss leaves the announce table in a trance and hits Lacey Evans with Sister Abigail after Lacey Evans mentions The Fiend. Alexa then slowly heads to the back while still entranced.
We see a video package of Paul Heyman talking about the Anoa'i wrestling family and managing Roman Reigns, as well as Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash of Champions.
Sasha Banks is interviewed from the WWE Performance Center by Michael Cole. Sasha, now wearing a neck brace, says that she has heard every word Bayley said last week and she cannot help but be filled with emotions after everything that she and Bayley did together, including elevating the Performance Center. Sasha says she knows Bayley is watching, and that she is a naive idiot who is nothing without her. Sasha says that she will take the one thing Bayley loves - the SmackDown Women's Championship - then she is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Bayley. Performance Center staff stops Bayley shortly after she wraps a steel chair around Sasha's head and neck.
Before the next match, Sami Zayn chews out ring announcer Greg Hamilton for not calling him the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then AJ Styles hits him with a cheap shot from behind.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Sami Zayn after countering a schoolkid pin with a grab of the tights from Sami - in which Sami gets caught - with a schoolkid pin of his own where he grabs Sami's tights. After the match, Sami Zayn attacks Styles from behind and argues with the referee, saying Styles grabbed his tights. As he demands that he be called the champion again, Jeff Hardy shows up and attacks Sami Zayn. Jeff Hardy grabs a table from underneath the ring, then grabs a ladder and hits Styles with it before doing the same to Sami. Jeff climbs up the ladder, but Sami retreats. Jeff Hardy then gets a microphone and says he is sick of being called a cheat and a fraud in this entire situation, and proposes they settle everything with a Triple Threat Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship at Clash of Champions.
Backstage, Tucker and Otis are handed a manila envelope. Otis finds out that he has been served with a lawsuit. After the match, Tucker finds that Otis is being sued by The Miz and John Morrison for emotional distress, violation of First Amendment rights and "Money In The Bank negligence," and demand that he either forfeit the Money In The Bank contract in a week or go to court.
Backstage, King Corbin and Sheamus are talking when a security officer shows up. Sheamus thanks him for luring out Big E two weeks ago, then the officer tells Sheamus is being towed. Sheamus looks for his car, and finds somebody in black. That person is Big E, and he beats up Sheamus before beaing up the security officer. Big E then gets the officer on top of a car and plows him into the windshield, much to the protest of several officials, then stuffs him into the trunk of a car. Adam Pearce tells Big E to leave the building.
We see a video package of the woman in the beige high heels again, this time putting on a red dress. Her face is hidden behind a mirror and can hardly be seen behind her hair.
Before the next match, Paul Heyman hands the microphone to Roman Reigns, who says that he came out first so that there is no confusion, and says that is his yard, his island, his ring and his WWE. He then dares anyone who wants it to come and take it from him.
Roman Reigns and Jey Uso beat Sheamus and King Corbin in a Samoan Street Fight. After the match, Jey Uso teases holding up the WWE Universal Championship after having used it as a weapon against King Corbin at the end of the match, then hands it to Roman. Roman and Jey hug in the ring to end the show. Roman is all smiles when he is hugging Jey, but as Jey heads to the back, Roman's smile turns into a scowl.
Ariya Daivari beats Eli Night, Bobby Flucco and Jason Cade one after the other as part of a challenge by Daivari to give three cruiserweights a chance on the show and a chance at $10,000.
Ariya Daivari guests on commentary during the next match, distracting Danny Burch and allowing "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese to hit Burch with a cheap shot from behind in the process.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Danny Burch following the distraction and attempted interference by Ariya Daivari, who gets kicked in the face by Burch before Nese hits Burch with the Running Nese for the win.
Candice LeRae beats Mia Yim, Io Shirai and Bianca Belair in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. After the match, Candice LeRae is met on the stage by Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and LeRae and Baszler have a staredown.
We see a vignette for Adam Cole.
Next week: Dominik Dijakovic vs. Keith Lee!
Cameron Grimes quickly beats Sean Maluta in seconds with a double stomp to the chest.
We see a short vignette for Damian Priest.
Roderick Strong beats Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship following the distraction and interference from the rest of The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly).
In two weeks: Candice LeRae vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
Pete Dunne beats Arturo Ruas by submission via joint manipulation.
Dakota Kai returns next week.
Xia Li beats Aliyah.
Before the next match, Denzel Dejournette is surrounded and attacked by Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe). The fans chant for Walter, and as Aichner, Barthel and Wolfe stand in the middle of the ring, Walter arrives. Walter introduces Imperium to NXT, states that the match is sacred and decrees that they are here to bring tradition back to the sport and make those who disrespect it answer to them. As Walter continues to speak - this time in German - KUSHIDA shows up and says this is his time, and that Imperium's time belongs to him. Imperium attacks KUSHIDA, but KUSHIDA fends them off and also outsmarts Walter.
In his first WWE appearance and match in months, Lio Rush beats Oney Lorcan to become #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dain in a street fight ends with everyone in NXT fighting each other when the match goes backstage. The show ends with the backstage brawl between numerous NXT Superstars spilling into the ring.
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Tyson T-Bone with a small package.
Backstage, Radzi announces that there has been no sign of Toni Storm, then Wolfgang and Mark Coffey show up. Mark says that they were never beaten at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, then says that as far as they are concerned, they are still #1 contenders for the NXT UK tag team titles and they are going to take the titles for their kingdom.
Rhea Ripley quickly beats Debbie Kietel. After the match, she says it is about time that she takes the NXT UK Women's Championship back, as there is nobody who can break her mentally or compete with her physically. Suddenly, Jinny and Jazzy Gabert show up, and Jinny says that Ripley's fashion is "just so '90s" and that all her achievements are from the past where she belongs just like her clothes. Jinny says she is the future and that she will become the next NXT UK Women's Champion, but that is the future, and in the present, she has a bigger problem for Ripley to deal with: Jazzy Gabert. Jinny sics Jazzy on Ripley, but Ripley kicks her off the apron and dares her to get in the ring. Jinny holds Jazzy back, and the two of them retreat.
In footage from earlier today, Trent Seven is met by Noam Dar, who calls him a "dafty" through a megaphone. When he says that British strong style is dead, Seven tells him to grow up, but Noam Dar says "RIP BSS," causing Seven to confront him again. Two officials have to hold both men back.
Joseph Conners beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
We see a video package for Cesaro vs. Ilya Dragonuv from NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
We hear from Oliver Carter, who says that he is going for the win next week.
In footage from earlier today, Kay Lee Ray says that Tegan Nox has two broken knees and that she will take her on any time she wants. The match is made official for two weeks' time.
Next week: Trent Seven vs. Noam Dar!
Kassius Ohno bearly beats Sid Scala in a British Rounds Match with a single fall.
Monster Eclipse (Braun Strowman and Ember Moon) beats Team Pawz (Kevin Owens and Natalya) in a Raw division match. (Alexa Bliss is not cleared for competition following Hell In A Cell, and she is replaced by Ember Moon. Ember Moon's status as Alexa's replacement in the tournament - and the newly formed team's name of "Monster Eclipse" - were both picked by fan vote.) During the match, Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox) are seen conversing with fans on Facebook Watch backstage. (Unlike the first tournament, the teams are not competing for charity, and instead of a single-elimination tournament, the tournament is set up in a round-robin style with win/loss records for each team; the best teams on the Raw and SmackDown Live will face each other in the finals at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 16th.)
Next week in the Raw Division: Legit Dominance (Sasha Banks and Bobby Lashley) vs. Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox)!
Fenomenal Flair ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Charlotte Flair) beat Day One Glow (Jimmy Uso and Naomi) in a SmackDown Live division match that sees Jimmy Uso receive a Figure Eight and AJ Styles receive a Rear View. During the match, The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella are seen watching the match on Facebook Watch backstage. After the match, AJ Styles accidentally trips over a cameraman's cable, and Charlotte tumbles to the floor with him.
Next week in the SmackDown Live division: Awe-Ska (The Miz and Asuka) vs. The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella)!
It's time for Miz TV to start the show. The Miz announces that he will face Daniel Bryan at Super Show-Down, where the winner gets a championship opportunity. Miz insists that he is superior to Daniel Bryan and that Bryan is not on his level, especially after beating him at SummerSlam and Hell In A Cell. He plans to beat him at Super Show-Down, then go on to face the WWE Champion. Miz then says he has moved heaven and earth to get tonight's guest on the show: his wife Maryse, who shows up. Maryse says beating Brie Bella was easier than give birth to their child, and that Brie did not stand a chance. She says that Brie's heart was not in it, and Miz says Brie's heart isn't in her relationship with Daniel Bryan anymore, either. He says that Brie only married Daniel because he was a star, and Maryse says she married only to stay relevant and market her image. Miz says Daniel had Brie fight his battle for him, and says their "marriage of convenience" backfired. Maryse then announce she has breaking news: tonight is her last night on SmackDown Live...for now. Nevertheless, the crowd cheers. Miz puts Maryse on a pedestal as "Mother of the Century," then gets angry at the fans for booing her. He says that if they want to boo Maryse, he'll give the fans something to boo about. He calls out Daniel Bryan, saying he will destroy him right now. Daniel Bryan shows up and says Miz can talk about him all he wants, but when he talks about his wife, he will beat him up. He runs into the ring, and The Miz gets drop kicked into Maryse. Both Miz and Maryse are knocked down. Referee Charles Robinson shows up and checks on Maryse, then calls for medical help. EMTs show up as Daniel Bryan shows remorse, then he tells Maryse he is sorry as Miz tries to get a bottle of water. Maryse some how manages to get onto the apron on her own power, then smiles and laughs, revealing this is all a ruse. Miz grabs Daniel Bryan from behind, but Miz and Maryse's ruse backfire and both of them are knocked out of the ring when they try to get the upper hand on Daniel Bryan.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Daniel Bryan, who says that if The Miz calls him out, he is up to something. He did not realize Maryse would fake an injury to get the upper hand. At Super Show-Down, he won't just punch Miz's face, he'll punch a ticket to a title shot.
Before the next match, Kofi Kingston says The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) proved that there is room for only one day in SmackDown Live at Hell In A Cell. Woods then announces the SmackDown tag titles will be defended against The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) at Super Show-Down. Suddenly, Big E breaks out in an Australian accent as he mocks The Bar. Cesaro fires back by saying The New Day are dressing like clowns and recycling old jokes, and Sheamus says The Bar will be happy to take the SmackDown tag titles from them.
Cesaro beats Kofi Kingston.
Backstage, Rusev and Lana are met by Aiden English, who says that he has a good feeling about tonight's match after Sunday's tough loss. Rusev agrees, as he says Aiden won't be in the match. When Aiden asks if Rusev blames him from the loss, Rusev says everyone has to push their weight, and Aiden's best is not good enough. Aiden screams at a backstage worker that Rusev Day is all him. The backstage worker tells Aiden to turn around. Lana is behind him, and Lana says she is going to tell Rusev everything as Aiden backpedals.
Randy Orton is in the production booth, demanding that a guy at the monitors pull up images of him putting a screwdriver in his earlobe and twisting it at Hell In A Cell, grabbing him by the shoulder and chin as he does. Orton asks him if he finds it disturbing, then tells the guy that how he tortured Hardy on Sunday is nothing compared to what he will do to his next victim.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that after everything Samoa Joe put him and his family through, the worst thing that would have happened was losing the WWE title. He says that Lady Luck shone on him, and that either Joe got either bad luck or karma. At Super Show-Down, they will do it one more. As for tonight, he faces Andrade "Cien" Almas, who took him to the limit last time. He plans to get it right so he can pick up a win.
Backstage, Lana is about to tell Rusev about what Aiden English said, but Rusev is too focused on his United States title match.
"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE United States Championship against Rusev after Aiden English distracts Rusev on the apron. After the match, Aiden English blindsides Rusev with a microphone shot to the head and wishes him a happy Rusev Day before Lana yells at him to leave.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Andrade "Cien" Almas. After the match, Samoa Joe shows up from out of nowhere and attacks Styles, telling him he will never be safe. Styles fights back when Joe tries to send him into the steel steps, and Joe is forced to retreat through the crowd.
Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) say that Tulsa, Oklahoma is the worst, then proceed to make fun of how Asuka's hair matches Naomi's glow as well as their dancing.
Asuka beats Billie Kay with the Asuka Lock.
General Manager Paige is in the ring, and she welcomes Becky Lynch as part of Becky's championship coronation. Paige congratulates Becky on her title win, and it is revealed that Becky's side plates are back on the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Becky says it took two long years, but she is back where she belongs, and that this is her show and her title. She says she is not being left off magazine covers and posters, and that she will get what she deserves. Becky says that all she wanted for this coronation was Charlotte Flair, whom she calls out. Charlotte then shows up. Paige warns them not to fight, but Charlotte says she is not here for that. Paige leaves, then Charlotte says she is here to show the respect she could not give her at SummerSlam, not to steal her spotlight. She says that at Hell In A Cell, Becky was the better woman, and she congratulates her. However, she says Becky paid a steep price to win and lost more than a friendship. She tells her to soak this in, because she will take the title back at Super Show-Down. Charlotte says Becky won it after two years, but she can lose it in one night. Becky tells Charlotte that her boasting worked against her at Hell In A Cell, and allows Charlotte to raise her hand, but Charlotte refuses. Becky then allows Charlotte to put the SmackDown Women's title around her waist. Charlotte refuses to do this too, and says all she wanted was some respect. Becky says she was kidding, and just wants Charlotte to call her "queen." Charlotte turns around, and Becky calls her a bitch. Charlotte turns back around and slaps Becky, and this leads to a brawl between the two women. Becky comes out on top and locks the Dis-Arm-Her on Charlotte. Becky then raises the title up before picking Charlotte back up and hitting her with a Bexploder, then leaves with the SmackDown Women's title. Becky then raises the SmackDown Women's title up on the stage to end the show.
General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. He says he cannot be anymore excited than he is right now, and as he runs down the card for No Mercy, The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) shows up. Angle says he is glad Miz is out here, and congratulates him on becoming a father, despite the snarky comment he made about him on Miz TV last week. Miz complains that he is being looked at like an afterthough, as there is no Intercontinental Championship match at No Mercy. Angle tells him that if he had let him finish, he would have found out that he is going to have one. There will be a Fatal 4-Way between Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Elias and Jason Ordan tonight, with the winner facing Miz for the Intercontinental title on Sunday. Miz says Jordan is not deserving of a title shot, and that there are others in the locker room who are more deserving, such as his teammates in the Miztourage, and tells Angle to stop rewarding Jason Jordan for absolutely nothing. Angle says he hopes that fatherhood changes Miz and makes him less bitter, but Miz tells Angle not to mention fatherhood to him when he abandoned Jason Jordan and put him up for adoption. Miz tells Angle that he will be a better champion - and father - than Angle ever was, and says he should be Angle's priority, not Jordan, whom Angle is making up lost time for. He then says that it doesn't matter if Angle is abandoning his duties as General Manager or walking out on his son, as you can always count on Angle to be a deadbeat. Suddenly, Jason Jordan shows up and snatches the microphone out of Miz's hand, and tells him that if he utters one more word about Angle, he will knock his pretty little teeth down his throat. Jordan then proposes putting Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel in the Fatal 4-Way Match tonight, so that Miz has no excuses when he loses. Angle does just that, effectively turning the Fatal 4-Way into a Six-Pack Challenge. Miz says Jordan is more incompetent than his father, which earns him a double leg takedown from Jordan, who then overpowers Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel.
General Manager Kurt Angle tells Jason Jordan to calm down backstage. Jordan says that people - not just The Miz - have been talking about Angle, and he has heard the whispers. He says that when he beats The Miz, the whispers will stop. Angle asks what happens if they don't, and says that they will just go on to talk about him and make the problem worse. He tells him that if he really wants to get back at The Miz, then he must win the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Nia Jax beats Alexa Bliss. During the match, Alexa Bliss tries to retreat when Nia Jax overpowers her from the start, but when she does, Sasha Banks blocks her from heading backstage and Alexa runs right into Nia Jax when she sprints back into the ring. After the match, Sasha Banks jumps on top of Nia Jax, but Nia gets the upper hand. All of a sudden, Bayley returns from injury, and she, Sasha Banka and Alexa Bliss all tackle Nia Jax out of the ring. Afterwards, Sasha and Bayley celebrate, but Alexa humorously gets in between them. Bayley and Sasha lay Alexa out in the middle of the ring for that.
We see WWE Superstars' tweets about the late Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
We see a video package for Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
Sheamus and Cesaro show up. Sheamus says everything these days is about nostalgia, as it is everywhere in the media right now and everyone loves it for it allows them to escape reality for the good old days. He then says he and Cesaro live in the present and destroy nostalgia acts, and tells the crowd to ask The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Cesaro talks about how Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are back together and having the time of their lives, but says that something can go wrong with their friendship and that something will go wrong on Sunday. Sheamus says Dean and Seth's friendship is a fraud and that they are using each other for their own selfish needs, then he and Cesaro use the opportunity to make fun of the crowd's "What?" chants. Cesaro then says the moment the fun ends, nostalgia fades and the truth sets in, and that Rollins and Ambrose cannot stand each other. Sheamus says their friendship is fragile, and when it breaks, he and Cesaro will pick up the pieces and the Raw tag team titles. Rollins and Ambrose then show up. After making fun of Sheamus and Cesaro's appearance, Rollins admits he and Dean are having fun right now, and that no matter what, they are brothers. Dean says brothers sometimes fight, but brother also don't let brothers walk out of the house looking like Sheamus and Cesaro. Suddenly, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up, and say Sheamus and Cesaro walked out on them last week while Ambrose and Rollins took advantage of their disadvantage. When they call Ambrose and Rollins "nerds," however, Rollins says this is not a good idea and Ambrose says nobody calls him a nerd. He then throws the first punch in a brawl between all three teams where Ambrose and Rollins come out on top.
Asuka is coming soon to Raw...
Sheamus and Cesaro beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and the team of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose in a three-way tag team match.
The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) is backstage. Tonight is the night to silence the critics as well as General Manger Kurt Angle, who will learn that nothing will save Jason Jordan from obscurity. Bo Dallas says he has done the motivational speech thing before, and says that this should be about all of them rather just The Miz, especially given that he is a part of the Rotunda wrestling family. Curtis Axel agrees, being a part of the Hennig wrestling family and having held the Intercontinental title before. Curtis Axel says if he wins, he will not take it easy on the miz. Bo says that if he wins, he cannot wait to steal the show from The Miz. Miz tells them to take this one step at a time, because tonight is the night that they prove that Jason Jordan does not deserve either of their spotlights.
We look back at the Money In The Bank Match from WrestleMania 21, courtesy of Pizza Hut.
We see a video package for John Cena vs. Roman Reigns at SummerSlam.
General Manger Kurt Angle is on the phone when he notices that Goldust is right behind him. When Goldust turns around, he is not wearing any make-up. He asks Angle - as Dustin Rhodes and as a friend and a man - for another match against Bray Wyatt to prove that he is not a pawn in Bray Wyatt's game against Finn Balor. Angle reluctantly gives him the match, and Dustin says Wyatt will never forget the name of Dustin Rhodes.
Curt Hawkins is in the ring. He says that normally, he is out here makng stars, but "Curt Hawkins' Star Factory" has come to a close. In its place is "Curt Hawkins' History Machine," where he will try to put his 114-match losing streak to an end. He says that the person who walks down the ramp will be a footnote in history. Apollo Crews is the one to walk down the aisle.
Apollo Crews beats Curt Hawkins, bringing Curt Hawkins' losing streak to 115 matches.
Michael Cole interviews Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar. Paul Heyman says this is not unprecendented territory for Brock, and that the last time Brock was the underdog, it was against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 30, and everyone knows how that ended. He says Brock will victimize and conquer Braun Strowman at No Mercy. Braun says his actions speak for him and that he does not have to say how confident he is. He has left Brock Lesnar laying every time week after week, and that he is the only one who has ever done and the only one who can put Lesnar down for good. When asked how Lesnar is preparing for Braun, Heyman says that he does not prepare for people like Strowman becuase nobody is like Strowman. He says Lesnar respects Strowman for being the most capable challenge to come after the WWE Universal Championship, having been the only one to stand up out of the German Suplex. However, that does not mean that Braun Strowman can survive Suplex City. Strowman tells Heyman that he will not only survive Suplex City, but he will stomp it into the ground. Heyman says all Strowman has done is make sure Lesnar undestands that he will have to take Strowman to Suplex City all night long, and that he will have to beat him within an inch of his life in order to stay Universal Champion. Heyman asks how Braun thinks Brock will handle this. Braun says it does not matter, as the ball is in his court and he pulls the strings. Heyman says Lesnar is still the story until he is beaten, and as he runs down all of Lesnar's accolades, Lesnar stops Heyman and thanks Braun for backing him into a corner and challenging him, for that is when he is at his best, and says he will see him Sunday before leaving his with three words: "Suplex...City...bitch."
It is announced that Bayley has been added to the Raw Women's Championship match at No Mercy, making the match a Fatal 5-Way.
Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says he has said it before and he will say it again: John Cena might be the best talker ever, but sometimes he says stupid shit. Cena has called him "the next John Cena," but asks if he looks like a jacked up white guy with a giant head and a miltary crew cut. He then says that if he was the next John Cena, he would not have a career here, and if nobody believes him, they can ask Alex Riley about that. Roman says that when he says something, he means it, like how John is "a fake-ass little bitch." He also says that Cena is the biggest hypocrite in the WWE and that Cena will tell you that himself. To prove his point, he plays a clip from a February 2012 episode of Raw where Cena criticizes The Rock for leaving WWE for Hollywood while presenting himself as someone who will never leave WWE. He then asks the crowd if John Cena should be brought out, and the crowd cheers. Roman then announces that John Cena is not here, which means everything he said five years ago is a lie. He says that at No Mercy, the result will be the same as WrestleMania 28, execpt he will be beaten by a different Samoan.
Renee Young interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). If tonight's Six-Pack Challenge comes down to the two of them, they have no problem fighting each other, as they have fought each other as kids long before they fought anybody else. Jeff says he came close to winning the title before, and this time he will seize the moment. Matt tells him he has to make it to No Mercy. Jeff simply says "May the best Hardy win."
After a quote by Sun Tzu, we see another vignette for Asuka.
Before the next match, Goldust shows up as Dustin Rhodes, and is billed as being from Austin, Texas.
Bray Wyatt beats Dustin Rhodes. After the match, Finn Balor shows up on the TitanTron and tells a story about a boy who was different from everyone else, who spent his time alone with books about mythology in an attempt to be better than what the world has handed him. Eventually that boy became a man, and learned how to control his pain, anger and rage, manifesting it like the gods and monsters of mythology. That man created a demon. Finn then asks that if the demon is a creation of the man, which one is more dangerous? At No Mercy, Bray Wyatt will find out.
We see more Superstar tweets about Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
We see a video package celebrating the life and career of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
Enzo Amore shows up and talks about his match with Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at SummerSlam. As he does, he is decimated by Braun Strowman, who plows into him from behind, tosses him into the ring like a rag doll, choke slams him after lifting him nine feet into the air and hits him with the running powerslam. As Strowman leaves the ring, he is met by Neville, who is in sheer awe and somehow escapes meeting the same fate as Enzo. Neville heads to the ring and hits Enzo with a Red Arrow, then grabs a microphone and screams "How you doin'?" before laughing maniacally at Enzo.
Charly Caruso interviews Enzo Amore. Despite the pain he is in, he is taking the Cruiserweight title at No Mercy.
Neville beats Gran Metalik. During the match, Neville tears at Gran Metalik's mask, and Gran Metalik's face is exposed for a few brief seconds.
WWE and NBC Universo shine a spotlight on Jennifer Lopez as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Neville and Enzo Amore face-to-face!
Elias sings and plays guitar - and threatens to throw a kid and his mom out of the building - before the next match, bashing not only the people of San Jose, California but also the rest of his opponents tonight. He only covers Jason Jordan before The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) interrupt everything with their entrance.
Jason Jordan beats Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel and Elias in a 6-Pack Challenge to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and face The Miz for the title at No Mercy on Sunday. Jason Jordan and The Miz stare down after the match, then Miz goes for a cheap shot only to be belly-to-belly suplexed. Bo and Axel attack Jason Jordan, and after a Skull Crushing Finale to Jason Jordan, Miz says to him "After No Mercy, I will still be the champ. Kurt Angle will still be a terrible father. And you will still be a bastard."
