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.
Lash Legend beats Jaida Parker with two Lash Extensions, one on the announce table and another in the ring. After the match, Jaida Parker goes after Lash Legend and throws her into the ring steps before sending her into the barricade with Hipnotic.
Backstage, Blake Monroe meets with Arianna Grace. After finding out that Arianna has great taste in makeup, Blake talks about her recent troubles with Jordynne Grace. Arianna makes it clear that she and Jordynne are not related. Jordynne shows up and goes after Blake Monroe, then Kali Armstrong chews Jordynne out for ruining her NXT debut and tells her that they now have problems.
Je'Von Evans heads to the ring. Je'Von says he thought he had it in the bag at Heatwave and felt that Heatwave was his night to become NXT Champion. He also mentioned that as soon as Oba Femi got a rope break, Oba was able to capitalize and beat him. Je'Von states that he feels he let the fans down, to which the fans chant "We still love you!" All of a sudden, he sees a motorcycle on the TitanTron. The person riding the motorcycle is none other than Josh Briggs, who has an Undertaker gong play before his entrance theme. Briggs says that Je'Von is everything he hates about the NXT locker room and that he is getting all the opportunities he should be getting, and that he should have demanded a rematch from Oba Femi and failed to. He then says that Ricky Starks slipped by and took his opportunities, then says Je'Von wants somebody to motivate him and give him his gold star and that Je'Von will never be good enough to beat Oba Femi. When Je'Von says Briggs acts like he knows him, he boots him and says Je'Von should know when to fight and when to lay down before bringing an open metal folding chair into the ring and choke slamming Je'Von into it.
We see a video package for Xia Brookside vs. Candice LeRae in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger try to get their team fired up. Oba Femi is not in the mood for it, as is Ricky Saints, but Hank says they have a plan before he and Tank leave for catering. Saints hopes Oba is locked in, but Oba wants Saints to worry about himself.
Candice LeRae beats Xia Brookside with 24 seconds left to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament.
In the locker room, Josh Briggs dares people to say anything to his face. Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors confronts Briggs for what he did to Je'Von Evans earlier. Andre Chase jumps in to reason with Briggs, but when Briggs disrespects Chase, this leads to Dixon and Connors getting a match from General Manager Ava.
Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) and The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley) meet with General Manager Ava. As all three teams argue, Ava announces that there will be a Triple Threat Tag Team Elimination Match between them and that whoever wins gets a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Saquon says that the whole world is still confused, and Osiris says they are tired of being overlooked. Lennox says that Osiris was overlooked in the NFL and that Cutler was embarrassed on LFG. Osiris says it took Saquon six years to reach WWE because he was too much of a wild card. Lennox says he was told by Oba Femi that he is not championship material, and Osiris says they had to pay their dues by playing security for bigger stars. Saquon says they have played the game of going from security to Superstar, but Lennox did not want to wait. The four says they are tired of being overlooked and that nobody is safe when they strike.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick says that he stands by what he meant last week and that after last week, either he really is the best in NXT or that nobody cares about NXT anymore, then says he does not blame anyone and that as soon as he moves to the main roster, he will never be seen in NXT again. He says that the fans' favorites do not love the fans back before #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) suddenly show up. Gargano says that they love the fans, then says today is the ten-year anniversary of their NXT debut. Gargano mentions that Trick is the greatest Superstar to come out of NXT, with Ciampa seemingly agreeing with him, then they both mention that Ciampa has held the NXT Championship twice as well. It is also mentioned that Gargano held the North American Championship three times on the way to become the first Triple Crown Champion in NXT history while mentioning Trick as Total Nonstop Action World Champion and making fun of Ciampa betraying Gargano. Gargano says that all of the greats of NXT had one things in common, which is their love for the fans, before Ciampa mentions that he and Gargano paved the way for Trick to be in NXT. Trick says he came here not to disrespect, then says that he kicked DIY's accolades and accomplishments back to "medieval times" where they belong. Ciampa shoves Trick, then #DIY hits Trick with Meet in the Middle.
Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Je'Von Evans and says that if Je'Von does not interfere in Josh Briggs' match tonight, he will get Briggs in a match next week. Je'Von agrees, then Ava has Je'Von escorted out of the building.
We see a vignette for Kali Armstrong.
Jordynne Grace beats Kali Armstrong. After the match, Blake Monroe shows up, and she and Jordynne brawl until security shows up. Blake Monroe's mouth ends up getting busted open.
We see a video package for Lola Vice, who talks about her return home to Little Havana in Miami after nine years of chasing a dream and also talks about her family.
Josh Briggs beats Andre Chase. After the match, Briggs attacks Kale Dixon, then choke slams Uriah Connors through the announce table.
Backstage, Trick Williams says he will see #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) next week.
Oba Femi, Ricky Saints, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) despite Oba and Saints brawling each other when Hank Walker says Joe Hendry's name, causing Hendry to distract DarkState so that Hank and Tank can get the win. After the match, while Hank and Tank celebrate with Joe Hendry, Oba and Saints brawl backstage to end the show.
Wade Barrett is in the ring to start tonight's show to introduce his new broadcast partner, Joe Tessitore.
Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. She brags about beating Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio alongside Damian Priest, then says that she and Priest are just getting started. Rhea states that she pinned the Women's World Champion, and declares that she is coming back for what she never lost. As she calls Liv out, Dominik shows up. Dominik gets booed as he tries to speak, and Rhea tells him to bring Liv out from backstage before she gives him another black eye. Dominik says that Liv is still recovering from what Rhea did to her at Bash At Berlin, and that she and Priest took advantage of them, as they were jet lagged and had no sleep. He then says Liv will accept her challenge, as she has beaten her before and will beat her again. He also says they will both have gold when he wins the Intercontinental Championship Tournament, then Rhea interrupts, saying that if Liv does not want to appear, then he can tell Liv that she will face her any time, any place. All of a sudden, Liv shows up and charges at Rhea, but she gets elbowed. Rhean then goes after Dominik, but Liv traps her left ankle in the bottom and middle rope and attacks her. Damian Priest shows up, and Liv and Dominik flee throw the crowd before freeing Rhea from the ropes. At this point, the damage has been done to Rhea's left ankle.
Backstage, Chad Gable says that he is sick and tired of losing to The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) while Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) makes jokes behind their backs. American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) gets fired up before they head to the ring.
Backstage, Damian Priest asks medical staff to give a violently reluctant Rhea Ripley some space, then asks Rhea to let them do their work while he speaks to General Manager Adam Pearce.
American Made (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) beat Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) after Chad Gable distracts Maxxine Dupri, allowing Ivy Nile to make Maxxine tap to the modified Dragon Sleeper. After the match, Chad Gable demands a round of applause for American Made, then says that Uncle Howdy had to get his friends involved in last week's match and that it will take a family of his own to beat him. Gable then calls Uncle Howdy out for an eight-man street fight and says that American Made will get rid of The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) for America. The lights go out, and Uncle Howdy shows up. Howdy says that his sanity crumbled for 375 days, then says his life is no longer his. He then accepts Gable's challenge as the rest of The Wyatt Sicks shows up.
It is announced that "Big" Bronson Reed will be replaced by a mystery opponent in the Intercontinental Championship Tournament qualifiers tonight. (Bronson Reed is out of action tonight due to contracting COVID-19.)
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Zelina Vega. After the match, Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, Baszler) attacks Zelina Vega. Lyra Valkyria rushes to the ring to make the save, but she is also overpowered. Sonya Deville says this is a reminder of just how pathetic everyone is, and that there is not a man in the audience who can take them home or a woman in the audience who can take them, period.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley is standing on a crutch as Damian Priest says that Finn Balor will only face him in a tag team match because he is a coward. Rhea says she knows someone, and Priest asks Rhea to tell him what that person says.
Backstage, Zelina Vega and Lyra Valkyria agree that they need to take down Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler). Lyra says that she has an idea next week.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk celebrates his win at Bash In Berlin, then addresses Gunther retaining the World Heavyweight Championship and says that nothing can replace the chip on his shoulder other than that title. Punk then proclaims it is time to become champion, then congratulates Gunther and tells him to enjoy his reign, for he will enjoy the title away from him. He says that the goal is gold and the target is Gunther, then tells Gunther to get used to hearing "Cult of Personality." All of a sudden, as CM Punk celebrates with the fans, he is yanked off the commentary table by Drew McIntyre, who proceeds to attack him on the table as Wade Barrett tries to get McIntyre to stop. McIntyre runs past Barrett to hit Punk with a Claymore that knocks him out of one of his shoes, then throws Punk into the ring to hit him with another Claymore. Wade Barrett says there is something in McIntyre's eyes and that he cannot stop him as officials demand that McIntyre stop. He then takes Punk's bracelet back just to snap it in half and shove the beads into Punk's mouth. McIntyre then hits Punk with another Claymore before General Manager Adam Pearce shows up with a few referees to pull McIntyre off of Punk. Pearce has to call for medical attention. Punk has to be taken out on a stretcher as McIntyre is forced backstage.
CM Punk is stretchered out to an ambulance backstage when all of a sudden, Drew McIntyre suddenly pops up and attacks Punk, who is now suffering from internal bleeding. McIntyre has to be pulled away from Punk again.
Ilja Dragunov beats Dragon Lee and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contenders' Fatal 4-Way Match. During the match, Carlito shoves Dragon Lee off the top rope, and as he attacks Dragon Lee, Damian Priest shows up and attacks Carlito. Dominik Mysterio hits Damian Priest with a drop kick, but it has no effect, and Priest chases Dominik out of the match through the crowd.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when all of a sudden, Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman shows off the effects of his match with "Big" Bronson Reed, then says that medical has cleared him and that he wants this match. Pearce tells Strowman that he will replace "Big" Bronson Reed tonight.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill watch from ringside.
The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) beat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) to become #1 contenders for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships when Bianca Belair is pulled into the path of a Kairi Sane top rope elbow to the outside by Isla Dawn and Jade Cargill attacks Kairi Sane on the outside.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston talks with General Manager Adam Pearce regarding the World Tag Team Championships when Gunther walks by.
Backstage, Damian Priest meets with Rhea Ripley, who reveals that Priest's partner will be none other than "Main Event" Jey Uso. Priest says he will have to have a talk with Jey Uso.
Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther talks about how Bash In Berlin was the highest grossing arena gate for WWE and how he is responsible for it, as well as how he retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton. He says that he made it personal between himself and Randy Orton so he could face the greatest version of Orton and beat him, and says that Saturday was just another chapter for the greatest world champion in history. Sami Zayn shows up and mentions the Intercontinental Championship reign that he just had and how the greatest of the great have held the title and used it as a stepping stone to a world title just like Gunther. He then says that he is also going to do this and that he is coming for the one title that has eluded him his entire career in the World Heavyweight Championship. Gunther agrees and respects Sami's passion, but rejects his challenge and walks away. As Gunther leaves, Sami says he has never seen Gunther back down from a fight and that Gunther is only backing down from him because as great as he has been, he knows full well that he is the only person in WWE to beat him in the middle of the ring. He says Gunther can run and hide for as long as he wants, but he is coming for him and he will become World Heavyweight Champion.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. As Jey Uso is fired up for tonight's match, Bron Breakker shows up and tells Jey that he will not be the one member of his family to beat a member of his own family, and gives him one chance to walk away and drop out of the tournament to chase "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio's "sloppy seconds," because if he does not and he comes after him and the Intercontinental Championship, he will lose. Jey Uso says that Bron Breakker has his attention now and that he will win the tournament and the title and beat his ass while he does it.
Braun Strowman beats Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus to qualify for the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contenders' Fatal 4-Way Match after Pete Dunne pulls Sheamus out of a pinfall attempt to hit him in the back with a shillelagh.
Backstage, Damian Priest meets with "Main Event" Jey Uso, saying they have a past that cannot be ignored, but Jey Uso says he used to be like Priest and that he still respects him. He also says he cannot say no to Rhea Ripley.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Pete Dunne, who tells her to tell Sheamus that this was just a message from an old friend and that he is off to NXT to smash Trick Williams. Jackie asks if she should say it is from "Butch," but Dunne says "Don't call me Butch."
Damian Priest and "Main Event" Jey Uso beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) after Liv Morgan shows up to get involved in the match only for Rhea Ripley to show up and hit her with her crutch and chase her into the crowd.
Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!
This week on Raw Talk: The Latino World Order (Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro)! Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler)! The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn)!
Tiffany Stratton is seen in the front row before the next match.
Becky Lynch beats Trish Stratus in a steel cage match after Zoey Stark gets in the cage to attempt to help Trish get out. Zoey gets a Manhandle Slam, then Becky catches up with Trish and hits her with a Manhandle Slam from the top rope to win. After the match, Zoey Stark helps Trish Stratus up, but they both argue and Trish ends up slapping Zoey Stark in the face. Zoey tries to explain herself again, but Trish tells her to get out of the cage. Zoey closes the cage door, and Trish pokes her in the chest. Zoey then hits Trish with the Z360 and leaves the cage.
John Cena heads to the ring. Cena welcomes everyone to the show and praises the previous match, then says he has done everything in 20 years, but he has never been a host, and he would not pass up being here tonight. He says that at host, he has to make tonight special, and there is no better way to do it than being the special guest referee for LA Knight vs. The Miz, a match he has had his eye on. The Miz shows up and confronts John Cena for pandering to the audience before telling him he sucks as a host. He also chews out Cena for making himself the special guest referee and playing a merman in the new Barbie movie. Cena admits that while he does not like him, he has a lot of respect for him, and asks him for more advice. Miz tells Cena that he has to be more involved, as he was in two matches at WrestleMania. He also says Cena should be in a $10,000 suit, dressing the role. He also says that Cena should take charge, and Cena mentions being special guest referee for his match. Miz mentions that Cena does not have a referee's shirt, but someone soon hands one to Cena, and Cena and Miz argue over Cena being the referee before LA Knight shows up.
LA Knight beats The Miz in a match with John Cena as the special guest referee after The Miz attempts the Five Knuckle Shuffle to disrespect Cena. After the match, LA Knight and John Cena shake hands on the stage.
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team are seen in the crowd.
Rey Mysterio retains the WWE United States Championship against Austin Theory after rolling through into an O'Connor Roll to counter the A-Town Down.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interview Becky Lynch, but she is soon interrupted by Tiffany Stratton, who wants to apologize for unfairly calling her an NXT Women's Champion when she never held the title. Becky tells her to concentrate on her title match and that she might see her soon.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a Pittsburgh Steel City Street Fight following interference from "Dirty" Dom Mysterio, Rhea Ripley and even JD McDonagh - the first of whom breaks up a crucial pinfall from Sami Zayn with the Money In The Bank briefcase - to become the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions!
Children from the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh are seen in the crowd as part of Connor's Cure.
NXT No Mercy is live on WWE Network and Peacock on September 30th!
It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. When Cody shows up, Grayson Waller says the only thing that matters is what he wants to talk about and that he appreciates Cody begging to be on his show tonight to receive "the Grayson Waller rub," as tonight is the start of something big for him. Cody asks Waller is he really wants to end up being hit with the Cross Rhodes after the precedent laid by all of the shows that came before his, then thanks Cody for "the rub" and gives him "a big scoop." He mentions that he saw a wrong that needed to be righted on SmackDown recently, and hopes he does not regret this decision. He then welcomes "Main Event" Jey Uso to the Raw roster. Jey Uso shows up, then Grayson Waller notes Jey's achievements before saying Jey has achieved nothing on his own and that he is need of "the Grayson Waller rub" before getting superkicked.
Rhea Ripley retains the Women's World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez thanks to the distraction by "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who gets powerslammed before Rhea Ripley attacks Raquel's weakened knee before hitting Riptide to retain.
Backstage, John Cena interviews Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Damian Priest say that they are family and that brothers fight, but when they are on the same page, nobody can stop them. He says they now have almost all the gold and that The Judgment Day (Finn, Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) will always rise before he and Finn Balor head out to celebrate.
Fastlane is live on WWE Network and Peacock on October 7th!
WWE Hall of Famer and Japanese wrestling legend The Great Muta is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura.
The show begins with an announcement from Tony Khan. Tony Khan announces that today, he had to make the toughest decision of his career and that he has terminated Phil Brooks, also known as CM Punk, for cause. He says that this stems from a backstage incident at All In last Sunday, and declares that the incident was regrettable and endangered people backstage, including production staff who had nothing to do with it. Tony Khan says he has been going to wrestling shows for over thirty years and has been producing them for nearly four years, and that he has never - until that time - felt that his security, his safety and his life was in danger at a wrestling show. He says that he does not think anybody should feel that way at work, including the people that he works with, and he has made the difficult choice today at the recommendation of a discipline committee in AEW as well as outside legal counsel who delivered a unanimous recommendation. Tony Khan announces that he has followed up on that recommendation, and apologizes to anyone who is upset by this, including the fans, and states that despite this, there will be a great night on Collision tonight and a great pay-per-view at All Out tomorrow night. He declares last weekend and the last week to be the greatest in AEW history, and that the great momentum will continue here tonight on Collision and tomorrow night at All Out.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill in the ring. Starks says he finds himself back at square one, for every time he has climbed up the hill, he gets dragged back down, but he always gets better. He says that he always overcomes the obstacle and gets better, but he is so tired of having to start over. He says he does it because he shows up and shows out every single time, and no matter how many times people try to suck the life out of him or use him for all he is worth, it never works, because you cannot put a lid on a boiling pot, for it will overflow. Ricky Starks then thanks Big Bill for overcoming obstacles and coming back better like he has, and says he believes in Bill and that he believes in himself. Starks says he is tired and frustrating, and while there are so many things he could say, he is a man and he will do what he needs to do. He says that he watched All In from home all because he whipped Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and that he will be damned if he lets another opportunity slip through his hands and that he is challenging Steamboat to a strap match at All Out. He hopes that Steamboat will see things from his perspective one day and why he did what he did, but until then, he is not letting another moment pass him by tomorrow night and that he is calling his shot tonight and allowing Steamboat to call his. Steamboat shows up and says he has complained not once on social media about what happened between them four weeks ago, and yet he has heard about Starks' no-disqualification strap match challenge. He says that Starks has game and can perform in the ring when he really wants to, then produces a contract - with Ricky Steamboat mentioned on the contract as just "The Dragon" - for the match that both of them can sign so that "the pen can talk, but not the mouth." Starks signs the contract, then says that everyone may know him as "The Dragon," they also know another man: "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. The crowd chants "You fucked up" at Starks as Starks says it should be Steamboat signing, then Danielson signs the contract and has a staredown with Starks. Starks says that if this is the bed that he lays, then he guesses he should make himself comfortable. Steamboat says they just wanted to make sure he got what he wanted, and that Starks has his strap match. Starks storms out of the ring and leaves with Big Bill as Danielson celebrates with Steamboat in the ring.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says to beat the rock upon which the waves crash and even the raiging seas fall still around you. He uses this as a comparison to Orange Cassidy as AEW International Champion, calling him "the game that no one can checkmate," "the puzzle that 31 men before him have failed to solve." He says Orange Cassidy would never win matches like those in the major leagues, much less in indy feds, and asks who Orange is pretending to be. He says this has been a long time coming, for he won the first round by forfeit and that is all he is going to get. He says that when one has fought at his level, there is always another championship and another big show as one win and loses against the best, yet there is always tomorrow and always another chance, yet tomorrow is once-in-a-lifetime because Orange is on the run of his life. He says that he can tell when he has won before the bell even rings and that he can smell B.S. from a mile away and know the real thing when he sees it, and Orange looks a lot like the real thing. He says that one way or another, they are going to find out on Sunday. He says that he is a technician of the highest order and that he will not target any specific body part when he will target his soul, his heart, his guts, his conditioning, his endurance both physical and mental and his will to win, survive and even be here. Moxley says a lot of guys want to be perceived as great wrestlers but look for a way out when it gets hard, and he wants to know if Orange will look for a way out when it gets hard. He says a lot of people believe in Orange Cassidy, and at All Out, he had better not disappoint them.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver). Silver says Adam Cole used to be their friend, but they threw it away to team with MJF. Reynolds says he helped MJF to become a pro wrestler and told him that if he wanted to succeed, he would have to do whatever it took to win, and he has and he cannot be prouder of him. He then says that only one of them took that advice, but tomorrow night, all that changes, as they need the Ring of Hnor tag team titles more than MJF and Adam Cole do and that they will do whatever it takes to win because they have to.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill. Starks says that once again, every obstacle they throw his way, he knocks out of the park, and that tomorrow will be no different when he says who he says he is.
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) beat Komander and Nick Wayne. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Nick Wayne, who says that while he is frustrating about losing tonight, he is more frustrated about Darby Allin forgiving AR Fox. Darby shows up and says he has known Nick says he was eight years old and that they have been so much, and that he was trained by Nick's father Buddy Wayne. As for why he forgave AR Fox, he mentions what happened between him and Buddy Wayne and how he never talked to him or anyone in his family for three years and how Buddy's passing caused him to be unable to mend fences with him, leaving him to live with his decisions for the rest of his life. Darby says he wishes he could have made things right, then mentions that AR Fox was one of his trainers and that he had to let the hate go, which is why he forgave him. He asks Nick Wayne to find it in his heart to let it go, then says that at All Out, he will be fighting for the TNT Championship, and it would be an honor for Nick Wayne to be in his corner for the match. Luchasaurus and Christian Cage show up, and Christian says it was rude of him to speak so much about Nick's father when he forgot to ask what his mother's name is. He says he could not help but notice her sitting at ringside, then says he should slide into her DM's and see if he can change that. He then mentions Darby's strained relationship with the Wayne family and calls Nick "[Darby's] personal pity project" and an attempt to justify that he is a decent human being, then says Darby should take after him as he does not pretend to be something he is not. He says that the people of Chicago, Illinois can smell a loser a mile away and that Darby is a loser of life. He also tells Nick Wayne to carry a towel to the ring tomorrow, as he will need it to stop the match when it becomes a one-sided massacre at the hands of Luchasaurus.
Backstage, we hear from Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli. He congratulates Eddie Kingston on beating Wheeler Yuta after returning from Japan before uppercutting Wheeler and saying that he and Jon Moxley keep beating Wheeler Yuta every week and that Wheeler Yuta keeps getting back up and taking it without complaining. Claudio says he thought Eddie would come back a better man from Japan, then says that he did not, and he says that he thought he could not lose any more respect for Eddie until Eddie proved him wrong. We then hear from Eddie Kingston and Katsuyori Shibata, who tells Claudio and Wheeler that they will have to deal with them at All Out. He says Claudio does not want to face him again and that he can see it just by looking at him, then Shibata uses his phone to tell Claudio and Wheeler "You both suck."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Saraya and Ruby Soho. Saraya talks about how she won in front of all of her countrymen and how she can smell everyone in America from a distance before stating she will walk out of All Out as the AEW Women's World Championship. Ruby Soho says that Kris Statlander has never been able to beat her since she arrived in All Elite Wrestling, and says that The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho) are the most dominant faction in all of professional wrestling and will prove it by walking out with two titles. They then refuse to talk about Toni Storm, with Ruby saying that Toni will be fine - even though she saw her in the parking lot half-naked throwing shoes at birds - and that they will drop "the homegrowns" like they have been doing before leaving tomorrow night as TBS Champion.
Tony Schiavone interviews Dennis Rodman in the ring. Before Schiavone can find out what Rodman is doing in AEW, Jeff Jarrett, Karren Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Satnman Singh show up. Jeff Jarrett forces Schiavone out of the ring so that he can make a deal, then says it is great for all the legend to be out in Chicago, Illinois tonight. Jarrett says he and Rodman go way back and says everyone in the ring has something in common as far as being the best, being champions, striving for world peace and looking good in a dress are concerned, then mentions his and Rodman's pasts in the New World Order. He tells Rodman that if he wants to get some real heat and run with the bulls, all he has to do is join their family. Rodman says it is great to be in Chicago for the first time in 13 years, then Jarrett threatens to sic Satnam Singh on him as he demand an answer now. Rodman mentions that Shaq was as big as Satnam is now when they were playing basketball and that he kicked Shaq's ass, then Sonjay Dutt demands an answer. Rodman tosses Sonjay Dutt down to the mat instead, then The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, and Bowens says that if Jarrett wants a fight, he and his associates can fight The Acclaimed. Daddy Ass says wrestling twice in one night is too much for his age, then says they have nothing to do tomorrow and they can have the match with the World Trios Championships on the line and Dennis Rodman in the corner then.
We see a video package for Shane Taylor vs. Samoa Joe for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship at All Out.
Backstage, we hear from Samoa Joe. He says that this week being turbulent is an understatement, and that in times of turmoil, the jackals come out to feast. Joe then talks about hopes and dreams, then says Shane Taylor feels something great will happen tomorrow night, and that he hopes he will give the greatest performance of his life, but he will wish that he was not standing across from him. He says Shane Taylor hopes he will get the Television title back in front of millions, but he will wish that he will stop hitting him. He says Shane Taylor hopes he will knock him out, but he will wish he never put his name in his mouth. He says that he will make an example out of him and prove who is the reigning King of Television at All Out, and that he will stand over him.
The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho) beat Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D, Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander after Saraya spray praints Britt in the eyes.
We hear from Adam Cole, who says that it is him and MJF defending the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships against Alex Reynolds and John Silver at All Out. He says Reynolds and Silver are a great tag team, but they are not him and MJF, and in MJF's absence, he reads the words that MJF has for him. MJF states that it took nine years to get rid of Reynolds' bad habits because he is the drizzling shits, and that John Silver is the size of a dollar store garden gnome and that he did not know they could stack crap that high. MJF also has other words for them, but Adam Cole decides, perhaps wisely, not to repeat them.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander. Statlander says that Ruby Soho could not win without her friends and the spray paint. Ruby Soho shows up with Saraya and threatens to drop Kris, then Saraya says to Kris "Shut up, you stupid bitch! She'll see you tomorrow!"
Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats GPA. After the match, Miro shows up and brawls with Hobbs in the ring. Hobbs flees through the crowd.
We see a video package for Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita at All Out.
We hear from Orange Cassidy, who says that at All Out, it is not just another International Championship match, but everything he has ever worked for. He says that he had his first AEW match against PAC in Chicago, Illinois and proved he should be in AEW. He syas that when he faced Will Ospreay, he proved that he could face the best. He then says Jon Moxley is "just the best" after picking AEW up when it was down and carried it across his shoulders, and when he beats Moxley at All Out, he will take the weight off his shoulders and put it on his own.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Dax Harwood after hitting him with Blade Runner on the outside. After the match, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson and The Gunns (Austn and Colten Gunns) attack Cash Wheeler until The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) run out and make the save. They try to shake hands with FTR (Harwood and Wheeler), but FTR walk away.
Memphis Wrestling welcomes the viewing audience of Action News 5 Plus at the start of the show.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss despite Viciouss shoving him into the referee and hitting Brett in the face with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett Michaels introduces WMC-TV to the GunShow, saying this is where Memphis started for him before welcoming everyone to his house.
Matt Williams beats Big John Dalton with Storybook Prince Gaston's book as Storybook Prince Gaston distracts the referee on the ring apron.
Backstage, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) say that they run Memphis Wrestling and that nobody can touch them with Lance McKay on their side. The two of them congratulate Lance McKay on beating up Tim Grind, and Lance says he will be the one who will run the family business. Simon says they will crush Tim Grind and make their way to the top and get every single championship.
Dustin Starr interviews Dirty Dango at the announce desk after Dirty Dango walks around the ring. He takes a "I Love Dirty Dango" sign from a child, and when he asks if they made the sign, he finds out they did, then he tears the sign up. He says he thought Nashville was a dump until Memphis made him want to take a shower, then says he needs to take a first class flight to Boston before asking to bring out "any of these toothless hillbillies" so he can get out of here. The challenge is answered by Mikey.
Mikey beats Dirty Dango with an inside cradle after Dango spends too much time outside of the ring.
The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron and Cordale Roberts) beats Gio Savage and Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case tells K-Toomer and Mike Anthony they will be at the Dyer County Fair before saying that King Cobra is willing to fight while Big Red has fought his entire career. Big Red wants to know where K-Toomer, Mike Anthony and King Cobra are now, then Justin Case says they will all be there next week. Aaron Roberts threatens to have Big Red beat Dustin Starr down again like he did back in the day.
We hear from "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, who says today is the day that Mackenzie Morgan was supposed to fight her for the Women's Championship, but nobody has seen her since their contract signing.She says that nobody wants to face her and that Mackenzie is scared like she should be and that she will forfeit because she is scared.
Before the next match, Nyxx says Mackenzie Morgan will not make it to today's main event after how she was put through a table, then demands the bell be rung and Mackenzie counted out. Mackenzie's music is played, but Mackenzie fails to show and Nyxx considers it a forfeit. The bell is rung, and the referee starts the count. At the count of seven, Mackenzie shows up and fights Nyxx.
Mackenzie Morgan beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion after Matt Williams distracts the referee so that Storybook Prince Gaston can nail Mackenzie with the women's title - which Mackenzie kicks out of - before Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up and beat Williams and Gaston up. As this goes on, Mackenzie hits Nyxx with a facebuster, then Nyxx tries to beg Mackenzie off. Nyxx and Mackenzie hug, but Mackenzie hits Nyxx with a belly-to-belly suplex to win the title.
The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Barretta) to advance to the finals of the AEW Trios Tag Title Tournament.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that Tomohiro Ishii was the better man last time, but he has walked the King's Road path and has come back stronger, and this time, he will move on.
Rey Fenix beats Blake Christian.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook when Angelo Parker and Matt Menard show up and Parker asks what would happen if he took the FTW title from him. When Hook takes his shirt off to confront them, Menard says that they will be getting a taste of the title.
Ortiz and Ruby Soho beat Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo with a surprise roll-up from Ruby Soho to Tay Melo.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Adam Page, Alex Reynolds and John Silver. Don Callis suddenly shows up and tells Page he is proud of him for screwing his friends over for power and money. He says it gets easier and easier to do as Page tells him to get out.
In footage from earlier today, Mark Henry hosts a sit-down between Athena and The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). Jade Cargill says Athena should have lost week ago, but Athena says Jade is afraid she will beat her. After Kiera Hogan says that Athena should be addressed as "number 37," Athena confronts Jade Cargill for thinking she is better than everyone else and says she will beat her for every woman who ever had to deal with "Miss 'That Bitch.'"
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Billy Gunn says Swerve In Our Glory will soon become the second-best tag team in AEW, and Max Caster says AEW will be their house and Bowens says they will be taking home gold. Keith Lee tells The Acclaimed that the time for jokes is over and that they have 48 hours to get ready, and Swerve says it will take more than rap jokes and Bowens coming up short for The Acclaimed to beat them.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow head to the ring. Harwood says that for the better part of a decade, FTR have tried to be tough guys, but there was a time in his life when he felt worthless and bottom of the barrel, and outside of his circle, he felt unloved. He says that now everything is different before focusing on this weekend's match, and says that every match shapes his life and his career. Suddenly, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up. Chris Sabin introduces The Motor City Machine Guns to the fans, and Alex Shelley tells FTR that while they are the greatest tag team on the planet and may have more money, they do not have the influence and respect of the locker room that they do. He says that a piecemeal team like FTR and Wardlow has no chance of beating them, as they, Sonjay and Jay Lethal are a family. Sonjay Dutt then asks Harwood if he will fight like "[his] eight-year-old brat," which gets Harwood's goat. Wheeler and Wardlow have to hold Harwood back.
Mark Henry interviews QT Marshall and Ricky Starks. Marshall says he promised Powerhouse Hobbs he would get the job done by himself, and by tonight, everyone will learn his word is his bond. Starks says that while Marshall will do it on his own, he reveals that he gave him no choice but to do it on his own before revealing that he has blocked the door to The Factory's locker room with a steel bar. When Marshall tries to free The Factory, Starks tries to attack him, and this gets the main event for tonight started early when the attack turns into a brawl that makes its way into the ring.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats QT Marshall. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs shows up, gets in the ring and brawls with Ricky Starks. Referees quickly move in to restore order. Bryan Danielson then shows up and Chris Jericho calls him a coward onc ommentary, then both men have a staredown on the stage.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dante Chen. Dante says that when you look at someone like Xyon Quinn, it can be intimidating. He says that Xyon Quinn has a rugby background, is as strong as an ox and is devastating in the ring, but he is always alone. He says that Quinn does not have people rooting for him like he does, then mentions that he is the first-ever Singaporean WWE Superstar and that he is representing a whole country. He says that if he loses, the people of Singapore will pick him back up; if he wins, the celebrations will continue on through the morning.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) in a Viking Rules match after powerbombing Xavier Woods through two tables.
We see part one of a video package chronicling the undisputed WWE Championship reign of Roman Reigns narrated by Paul Heyman.
Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Sami Zayn mentions his plans for Roman Reigns' championship celebration, but Jey Uso is still mad at Sami Zayn for not helping him against Kevin Owens.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler says that she will become SmackDown Women's Champion and make Liv Morgan suffer by tearing her apart limb by limb and contorting every joint until Liv Morgan is crying. Liv Morgan shows up and says that whatever Baszler says, she is not afraid and she will not tap out. She also says that she will rip Baszler's arm off. Baszler says she would like to see her try. Liv says "Watch me."
We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Kross says a moment in time can mean so many things. For Drew McIntyre, it is a chance to fight him, and for Roman Reigns, it is a chance to celebrate. As for his opponent tonight, he will have one that will haunt him for the rest of his life.
We see part two of a video package chronicling the undisputed WWE Championship reign of Roman Reigns narrated by Paul Heyman.
Karrion Kross beats Drew Gulak with the Kross Jacket. After the match, Drew Gulak is tied up on the ropes.
We see part three of a video package chronicling the undisputed WWE Championship reign of Roman Reigns narrated by Paul Heyman.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey heads to the ring with a piece of paper in her hand. She says it is a letter from WWE's global headquarters regarding her suspension, and says that she would like nothing more than to have WWE official Adam Pearce read it. Pearce says that it is nothing personal and that he was just doing his job, but Ronda does not buy it. Pearce reads the letter saying that Ronda has not done anything at a criminal level and that her suspension is lifted, albeit on a probationary basis. Pearce takes offense to Ronda being un-suspended, then says he would have fired her if it were up to him. Ronda asks Pearce if he thinks the board of directors would take his opinion over that of someone like her. Pearce takes her anger out on Ronda, asking if this is a joke for her and that he is tired of doing an unthankful job running two shows while everyone gives him grief, and while he is proud of his job and wishes the board would show up and try to do his job only to find out that they can't, he is not proud of busting his ungrateful, undermining and criticizing, and while he does not have a problem with the board, he has a problem with her. He goes on to say that Ronda walks around like she owns the place, then calls Ronda "the single biggest bitch [he] ever met," which leads to Ronda breaking Pearce's arm.
Backstage, Sami Zayn gets a delivery of black roses meant for Roman Reigns. When he smells the roses, he finds out they have a putrid smell. He then finds a note saying "Tick tock" connected to the bouquet.
Hit Row (Top Dolla and Ashante "Thee" Adonis) beat Maximum Male Models (Mace and Mansoor) despite the distraction from Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza). After the match, Los Lotharios gets in the ring and brawls with Hit Row, but The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and even the numbers game.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Happy Corbin. He says that he is happy and that he does not live in the past, then says he is the best man in the locker room and has to double down. He then heads to the ring to issue an open challenge, and says that anyone who gets in the ring with him will be crawling back.
We see part four of a video package chronicling the undisputed WWE Championship reign of Roman Reigns narrated by Paul Heyman.
Happy Corbin's opponent for the open challenge turns out to be Shinsuke Nakamura.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Happy Corbin.
Backstage, Happy Corbin suddenly sees JBL's limousine. JBL opens the window and asks Corbin what happened to him, then tells him to get in the limo. Corbin gets in the limo, then the limo then drives off.
Butch beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther wants to fight Sheamus. Sheamus takes off the hat and jacket and drops his suspenders, and Kaiser has to hold Gunther back.
We see part five of a video package chronicling the undisputed WWE Championship reign of Roman Reigns narrated by Paul Heyman.
Backstage, Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are ready for Roman Reigns' championship celebration. Sami asks if they should wait for Roman, but Jimmy says they should all go out there and put the spotlight on Roman.
We hear from Tyson Fury, who says that he will be ringside at Clash at the Castle.
Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring for the two-year championship celebration of Roman Reigns. Sami Zayn welcomes everyone to the celebration, then Jey Uso says that Roman Reigns has put down everyone who has stepped up while Sami Zayn tries to pretend to be cool, much to The Usos' chagrin. Jey then introduces Roman Reigns, who arrives in the arena in a black Cadillac SUV. Suddenly, Roman is attacked by Drew McIntyre, who soon heads to the ring. Sami Zayn runs at McIntyre only to eat a Glasgow Kiss, then The Usos stomp at McIntyre when he gets to the ring only to be overpowered. McIntyre destroys all of the easels in the ring, then hits Sami Zayn and The Usos with a dive to the outside before tossing Sami Zayn back into the ring.Sami hits McIntyre with a chair, but McIntyre rebounds with a Claymore Kick. He then grabs Jimmy Uso and slams him into the announce table. McIntyre then hits Jey Uso with a Spear through the barricade into the timekeeper's area, then takes a microphone and tells Roman that he will never, ever stop. He says that Sami and The Usos are torn apart and that "G.O.D. Mode" is deactivated, and that Roman will be looking up at the new WWE Champion after he kicks his head off his body.
Jake Something beats John Skyler in the BTI match.
In memory of Shannon "Daffney" Spruill, 1975 - 2021.
Taylor Wilde, Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering beat The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne).
We see footage from NWA Empowerrr, where Deonna Purrazzo defended and retained the Impact Knockouts Championship against Melina. We also see footage from Mickie James vs. Kylie Ray at NWA 73, where Mickie James came out on top only to be attacked by a masked woman who reveals herself to be Deonna Purrazzo.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Matthew Rehwoldt. Purrazzo says her actions speak for themselves, and Rehwoldt states that Mickie James was convinced Purrazzo could not beat Melina, but Purrazzo proved Mickie wrong. He then says that the two of them can move on, and that Trey Miguel has his attention. Purrazzo says that when the two of them, they keep it, and that they are not to be crossed.
We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says that history has come full circle, as he beat Christian Cage and Jack Swagger to become ECW Champion in WWE, then Christian shows up and mentions that Tommy did not pin him. Christian then says he hopes that Tommy Dreamer beats Ace Austin and faces him for the Impact World Championship, as it would be fitting. Tommy then asks Christian to let him do this on his won, as he wants no excuses when he faces him.
Before the next match, Rosemary is attacked by a member of No Way's conga line, and it is revealed to be Tasha Steelz in disguise. Havok chases Tasha to the back only to be laid out by Savannah Evans, then Havok and Rosemary run to the back.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat Fallah Bahh and No Way.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Sting vs. Abyss vs. Christian Cage for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Final Resolution 2007.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews W. Morrissey, who says that Sami Callihan made a mistake hitting him with a baseball and sticking his nose in his business. However, he has a small amount of respect for Callihan and Eddie Edwards. Morrissey admits that he likes their being honest with hating each other, and says that their honesty will not get them far when Moose shows up. Moose says he agrees with what W. Morrissey has had to say about the business since he showed up. He says that he will stab Morrissey in the back the first chance he gets because Morrissey would do it to, then says they have problems with both Callihan and Edwards before stating he is not looking for a friendship, but an alliance.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that he does not know how to get through to "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, who he says does not know a thing about destruction or what he is capable of, which is mayhem. He then says that if Petey Williams wants to pick a fight, they can do it next week, and it will be mayhem for all.
Moose heads to the ring. He says it pisses him off that everyone in this era wants to be a hero and that Eddie Edwards wants to be the hero to "all the imbeciles" in the crowd, and says that gave Edwards a date with the devil. Moose reminds Edwards that they have a history, and that he is a monster and a wrestling god now, and dares Edwards to get in the ring so he can prove that the hero does not always save the day. Eddie Edwards shows up and brawls with Moose, and as Edwards strikes Moose with the Kendo stick, W. Morrisey shows up and grabs Edwards so that Moose can hit Edwards with a lariat. Moose and Morrissey proceed to lay out and powerbomb Edwards, then Moose tells Eddie Edwards that the hero does not save the day in this story.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Fallah Bahh and No Way. Fallah and No Way say they had no idea Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans would attack Decay, then TJP shows up. After the three of them get on the same page, TJP proposes they head to Swinger's Palace next week.
We see Eric Young speak with Rhino, who tells him that the reckoning for failing time and time again is here. He says that he sees a pattern. He says that the sickness is back in Rhino, and that Rhino must suffer in order to be cured. He says that the openings he feels will be the sickness leaving the body, and that he must be isolated and left to suffer in the darkness.
Jake Crist answers "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander's open challenge for the Impact X Division Championship.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Jake Crist. After the match, Gia Miller interviews Josh Alexander in the ring, who says he has to defend the X Division Championship against former champions for himself, his legacy and the Impact fans in order to become the greatest X Division Champion of all time. Suddenly, Chris Sabin shows up and says he is a big fan and that he loves what he has done in the ring, and that his reign as X Division Champion is amazing, but Alexander has only held the title once while he has held it eight times. He says that Alexander must beat the greatest of all time in him to become the greatest, and proposes a title match at Victory Road, with the winner reaching greatness. Alexander shakes Sabin's hand.
Sam Beale issues an offer for anyone who wants to become a professional wrestler. We then see some videos from some takers. We then see some of these people from the videos as Brian Myers teaches how to make alliances. The line of hopefuls is cut to two people: Manny Lemons and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who is almost cut until Beale tells him they will only have Manny Lemons if he does. Myers says he will see Zicky and Manny next week.
Rohit Raju and Shera beat Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green when Shera refuses to fight Chelsea Green only for to Rohit Raju to throw Cardona out of the ring after Cardona hits Shera with Radio Silence before kicking Chelsea Green in the jaw for the win.
We see Kimber Lee and Su Yung. Kimber says that some souls will be collected, and that others will be converted. We then find out that Brandi Lauren is now one of Su Yung's minions as Su Yung tells her that her time has come.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) head to the ring. Anderson tells the fans to shut up, then he and Gallows bring up Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Gallows says they snuck a roll-up on them in a non-title match to earn #1 contendership for the Impact tag team titles only for Willie Mack to go through a table. Gallows says that nobody wins championship while in traction and makes fun of Willie Mack, then Rich Swann shows up with a chair and fights off The Good Brothers until security steps in.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore calls off security and, knowing Rich Swann wants to get his hands on The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), puts him in a match against Karl Anderson in a Bunkhouse Brawl next week.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Tommy Dreamer with The Fold from out of nowhere after Dreamer beats up Madman Fulton at ringside for putting Austin's foot on the bottom rope. (Had Dreamer won, he would have been part of the Impact World Championship match at Victory Road, making the match a three-way match.
Blair Davenport vs. Nina Samuels ends with Davenport attack Samuels before the bell rings. When referees try to stop the attack, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala shows up, but he gets laid out by Davenport.
We hear from Jinny, who says that no bird soars too high if they soar with their own wings, unless they clip them. She says that to beat the best, you must be able to handle the worst, and that is what she did. She admits Aoife Valkyrie won, but proclaims that she is still standing and that everyone has witnessed Aoife's fall at her hands.
We hear from Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis, Primate, T-Bone). T-Bone mentions the six-man tag match against Saxon Huxley and two partners of his choice for next week that Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, and Primate says that Saxon Huxley is not the most popular person in the locker room. Eddie Dennis says Saxon Huxley may have beaten him, but a broken clock is right twice a way and Symbiosis is better than the sum of its parts.
Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff beat Dan Moloney and Andy Wild.
We see a TikTok video of Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howely) posing and dancing in front of some fountains when Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey show up, say the NXT UK tag team titles look better on them and push Lewis Howley into the water.
Next week: Relive Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship at NXT TakeOver 36 with special added insight!
Emilia McKenzie beats Amale with a schoolkid pin.
In backstage footage from moments ago, Sid Scala has a neck brace on as he is checked on by a trainer.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter meet Saxon Huxley to be his tag team partner. Huxley keeps saying "You can count on Saxon," then keeps saying "Always forward" as he leaves the locker room. Oliver Carter is excited to do this, but Ashton Smith is hesitant.
We hear from Sam Gradwell, who says nobody embodies honor, prestige and heritage like he does, and says Wolfgang knows nothing about that. Wolfgang says that after the mark Gradwell left on him, he has wanted a rematch. Gradwell says Wolfgang has no honor or technical ability after breaking his ribs, and Wolfgang says Gradwell is either brave or stupid to face him again. Gradwell says Wolfgang is just "a big, bad yoghurt" and that he will bat him around for six rounds if he has to. Wolfgang says that Gradwell will see a constant state of reckless abandon in his eyes and that he will break everything in his body before he is through with him. Their first round match-up in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament is next week.
Teoman beats Nathan Frazer two falls to one (2-1) to advance to the semi-finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Teoman scores the first fall with 1:57 (one minute, fifty-seven seconds) left in Round 2 after giving Frazer a beating outside of the ring that also involves the ring steps. Frazer scores the second fall with 1:12 (one minute, twelve seconds) in Round 4 with a powerslam into an inside cradle. Teoman scores the third and deciding fall with twelve seconds left in Round 5 following the distraction from Rohan Raja.
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) after Santana strikes Trent in the back with a retractable metal baton.
We hear from MJF, who says that there will be only one possible ending on Saturday: him winning the AEW World Championship. Suddenly, Lee Johnson tells MJF that Mark Sterling has locked himself in the room. Wardlow kicks the door down as Mark Sterling says he needs some more time to get out of tonight's match, and MJF tells him he has done whatever it takes to get to where he is today. He says that while Jon Moxley is scary, there is nothing scarier than getting in the way of him and his goals, as bad things happen when someone does that. MJF then tells Sterling to get in the ring or "get in the fucking woodchipper."
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beat SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). As per pre-match stipulation, The Young Bucks and Jurassic Express will face each other in a tag team match at All Out.
Backstage, Jake Hager sits next to Orange Cassidy and tells him that Jericho wants him at ringside for his match tonight, and that it would be smart to be there.
Backstage, Tully Blanchard talks with FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), telling them that they have accomplished the first goal of winning the tag team gauntlet and that they must take the tag team gold at All Out, as they are the men to do it. Cash Wheeler says that Saturday is the biggest match of their career, and that they must win or their efforts mean nothing. Dax Harwood says this match will make them a million dollars richer, and that while Sunday will be a day to be sore, Saturday is the day to win it it all.
Tony Schiavone interviews Kenny Omega in the ring. On the subject of "Hangman" Adam Page being kicked out of The Elite, Page will have to live with it for the rest of his life, but he is sure that he and Page will defeat FTR at All Out and retain the tag team titles. Suddenly, Tully Blanchard and FTR show up with a beer cooler, and Dax Harwood says that FTR look forward to having a great title match with Omega and Page at All Out. They propose a toast - with chocolate milk for Omega - but Omega senses this is a potential 2-on-1 attack. After telling FTR to keep Tully away from him because "he can smells the Depends from here," Page shows up. As Harwood tells Page to admit that his recent actions are his fault, he calls Page "an insecure little boy." Harwood tries to get in Page's head again by trying to tell Page to say how egotistical and egomaniacal he is as well as how much of "a piece of shit" he is, and Omega tries to calm him down. FTR takes the titles, then drops them in front of Page and leaves.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Chris Jericho, who says that fans worldwide will get to experience the perfect culmination of him and Orange Cassidy in the Mimosa Mayhem match, saying he has turned Cassidy into a man and elevated him into a main event star. He then says it is time to put a bullet in Orange Cassidy's head, as he is not at his level, before tossing him in a vat of mimosa. He then says Joey Janela is a sacrifice and will get a small taste of what he will do to Cassidy in front of Cassidy himself.
Orange Cassidy shows up to get a ringside seat for the next match.
Chris Jericho beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela with a Codebreaker after Janela leaps off the ropes prior to the Walls of Jericho. After the match, Jerich attacks Janela again, then tears off a top turnbuckle cover and sends Janela head-first into the exposed turnbuckle. Jericho then puts the blood of a busted-open Janela on his Orange Cassidy turnbuckle, then tries to egg Cassidy into getting in the ring. Cassidy gets into the ring with a bag, and as Jericho and Jake Hager attack Cassidy, Sonny Kiss gets in the ring only to be laid out. Cassidy sends Hager out of the ring, and Hager saves Jericho from a Superman Punch by pulling him out of the ring. Cassidy then pulls a bottle of A Little Bit Of The Bubbly out of his backpack, then gives the thumbs down and dumps the champagne out.
We see a video package for Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Hardy in a Broken Rules Match at All Out. If Matt Hardy loses, he is gone from AEW.
Team Taz (Taz, "The Machine" Brian Cage, shows up. Taz says that either Brian Cage or Ricky Starks will win the Casino Battle Royal, and tells Darby Allin that Starks will destroy him before telling Lance Archer that he cannot deal with Brian Cage. Jake "The Snake" Roberts shows up with Archer and tells Team Taz they are a couple of squirrels trying to get a nut, and that they will get nothing. He goes on to call Team Taz the best group of losers he has ever seen in a wrestling ring. After Roberts and Archer get in the ring, Eddie Kingston shows up with The Butcher, The Blade and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), then Tully Blanchard and Shawn Spears show up soon after. Tully speaks with Spears as everyone else is ready to fight. Soon, more wrestlers jump in on the brawl, then Darby Allin shows up from out of nowhere and goes after Starks, and the multi-man brawl escalates. Jake Hager, Santana and Ortiz show up, but so do Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent). Soon, referees show up to try to de-escalate everything. The brawl, however, continues through the commercial break and into the next video package concerning The Dark Order and their match at All Out.
Thunder Rosa beats Serena Deeb.
We hear from Jox Moxley, who says that MJF has made it to the top of the rankings and gets his shot on Saturday. He tells MJF not to get stressed from the grind of being champion, then asks MJF is he is willing to kill or be killed, as MJF must be at his most savage to win. Moxley says that 2020 has been bad enough already, and that it does not need MJF winning the World Championship. He says that MJF may think he is though, but everything he has done up until now has been "the easy part."
Tony Schiavone interviews Big Swole. Big Swole says Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. has been dodging and ducking her for long enough, and that she will have no place left to run when she shows up at her place of employment to fight her tooth and nail at the Buy-In. Suddenly, a pizza delivery person shows up with a pizza for Tony Schiavone, but Big Swole recognizes the delivery person as Reba. Big Swole is suddenly attacked from behind by Baker, who puts her face in the pizza before putting her in the Lockjaw.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Big Swole in a Tooth and Nail Match is official for the Buy-In.
Jon Moxley beats Mark Sterling in a comedic match. After the match, Wardlow gets in the ring and attacks Moxley. MJF shows up as Wardlow hits Moxely with the F-10 not once, but twice. MJF then throws away his walker and takes off his neck brace and jacket, revealing he is not hurt. MJF then pounds on Moxley with some right hands before stomping on him in the corner. MJF then dons the Dynamite diamond ring and knocks Moxley out with a punch to the head as Wardlow holds Moxley down. MJF then bites the forehead of a defenseless Moxley and punches Moxley a few more times before holding up the AEW World Championship over Moxley to end the show.
Michael Cole is in the ring to moderate a contract signing for the WWE Universal Championship Match at Clash Of Champions. Braun Strowman shows up first, followed by Seth Rollins. When asked how they will function at a time, Rollins says he is no stranger to defending two titles in the same night, and while he knows he and Strowman can beat Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler, he plans to keep the Universal Championship. Strowman says they will tag together and beat Roode and Ziggler, but he cannot think how awkward it will be when he beats Rollins for the Universal Championship. Rollins admits it would be awkward, and that he loves having Strowman has a tag team partner, but he beat Brock Lesnar for the title, which is something Strowman could not do. He says he will slay a monster to retain the title, then signs the contract. Before Strowman can sign the contract, however, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) shows up. Styles says that history will be made at Clash Of Champions when Strowman and Rollins both defend the Raw tag team titles and fight for the Universal title, then questions why Strowman has a shot at the title when he should be the first in line by proxy. Styles says he might as well look around and see who wants to face him for his title, since this is apparently how opportunities happen in the WWE now. He also questions why Ziggler and Roode has a shot at the Raw tag titles when they aren't a real team and The O.C. is. Styles then says that if The O.C. do not get what they want, then nobody else will get what they want, and proceeds to tear up the contract for the WWE Universal Championship match at Clash Of Champions. This starts a brawl between both sides. Rollins and Strowman easily get the upper hand on The O.C.
Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) with a schoolkid pin to Karl Anderson. After the match, Styles attacks Rollins, but Rollins fends of all three members of The O.C., but Strowman inadvertently shoulder blocks Rollins. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler rush in and gang up on Strowman along with The O.C., who shoves Strowman into a set of steel steps held up by Roode and Ziggler. The five of them then gang up on Rollins and Strowman in the ring, and the numbers game proves to be too much. Styles hits Strowman with a Phenomenal Forearm after everyone else hits Strowman with a multi-man Magic Killer.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Cedric Alexander. Before he can say much about Baron Corbin, he is attacked by The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson).
Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode beat Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder.
Lacey Evans beats Natalya by throwing her handkerchief at her before hitting the Woman's Right.
We look back at Mick Foley's career as Mankind, courtesy of Trolli.
Becky Lynch shows up. She calls out Sasha Banks, saying she heard her loud and clear last week before calling her explanation for her actions "a load of crap." She asks what happened to Sasha, as she has no reason to be whining after all she has done and gotten. She says that Sasha was the centerpiece of NXT along with Charlotte while she was an afterthought, and that she proved Charlotte as the fraud that she is and plans to do the same to Sasha. Becky says that Sasha left with nothing while she became the face of the company, and that Sasha should be her. When she challenges Sasha to a fight, Sasha shows up. Sasha says Becky was right when she said she was supposed to be her, and says the only reason Becky made it to the top was because Nia Jax broke her face and people cared about her afterwards. She says it was just business when she beat Becky up with a steel chair last week, and says that she can make this personal if Becky wants it. Becky says that if she wants to fight, they can fight right now. Sasha tells Becky she does not get it, and says she only fights for the paycheck, not for the fans, and when she does fight her, it will be for the Raw Women's Championship at Clash Of Champions. Becky says that if she wanted that, all she had to do was ask, and she accepts the challenge. Sasha says that after Clash of Champions, "The Man" will be "The Boss' Bitch." Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are speechless at the challenge that has just been made, and they immediately cut to commercial.
Baron Corbin beats Cedric Alexander to advance to the semi-finals of the King Of The Ring tournament.
We see a tweet from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin from Twitter, stating that he wants to complete the contract signing between Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman from earlier tonight and be the moderator for it next week.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bayley. Bayley says Sasha made her choice, but she chose to make the most of every opportunity and she is champion again. As for tonight, she is teaming up with Becky Lynch, but she will not be overshadowed as the SmackDown Women's title means as much as Raw's and she will do what she can to win.
Charly Caruso interviews two random wrestlers, who agreed to a match with The War Raiders as it is an opportunity and because they drove all the way from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and they plan to make The War Raiders look like "a bunch of Baltimorons."
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Tyler Hastings and Brian Thomas.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Sasha Banks only to be told to get out of her face when she asks her about Bayley.
We get a closer look at Ricochet, courtesy of State Farm.
Next week: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin moderates the contract signing for Braun Strowman vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash Of Champions!
Before the next match, Samoa Joe says there is a great affliction in the kingdom, for it is filled with liars, and as everyone still in the tournament have stated they will be king, they cannot cover up the universal truth that "King Samoa Joe sounds just right."
Ricochet vs. Samoa Joe in the quarter-finals of the King Of The Ring tournament ends with both men pinning each other with an arm over the other's chest after Ricochet kicks off the top rope with Samoa Joe behind him locking in the Coaquina Clutch. Referee John Cone gets on a special headset, and tells Ricochet there will be a ruling soon. Samoa Joe attacks Ricochet from behind, but Ricochet gets the last word in the ensuing brawl with the Recoil.
Backstage, Braun Strowman talks with Seth Rollins about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin moderating their contract signing, and takes offense to Austin's praise over Rollins. Rollins says he knows where Strowman is coming from, and says he has been on both sides of a betrayal. As for Austin, nobody dictates to him what to do, and if he stops another interruption like earlier tonight, so be it. Strowman says that if Austin gets in his face, he will get these hands.
It's time for another edition of the Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt says what The Fiend did to Bray Wyatt was "super-duper rude," and says "I'm sorry" to Balor. Suddenly, the demon Vince McMahon puppet shows up and confronts Bray for challenging Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins at Hell In A Cell, but Bray stops him by producing a few $100 bills and feeding him one. Bray then says Strowman and Rollins do not make a very good team because they are selfish, and says they took something away from him in another life. He says that he has embraced the power of teamwork, and says his team helps him cope with pain. The Fiend, however, helps him inflict it. He then says "See you in Hell!" before saying "Let me in" prior to his face briefly transforming into that of The Fiend's mask.
Backstage, Corey Graves interviews referee John Cone. Suddenly, Baron Corbin says Ricochet and Samoa Joe eliminated each other and that he gets a bye, but Cone says that that WWE officials have decreed that they will both advance and face Corbin in a Triple Threat Match. Corbin is livid.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says that his son Dominic spoke with him from the heart and convinced him to keep fighting, and told him how much it meant to him to grow up in the WWE family. He says he has been blessed to see his son grow up to become a man, and he can never thank him enough on helping him continue with his passion. He says it is a parent's duty to push their child to pursue his dream, but his son has done that for him. Rey says he is not done yet, and that he has much more to accomplish. Rey says he is doing this for his son Dominic.
The Miz beats Cesaro.
Bayley and Becky Lynch beat Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross by disqualification after Sasha Banks hits Becky with a Backstabber. During the match, Sasha Banks shows up to watch the match from the ramp. After the match, Sasha smacks Becky in the back repeatedly with a steel chair, but Bayley stops her. Bayley then takes the steel chair, smiles at Sasha, then smacks Becky with it to end the show.
The show begins with a no-disqualification street fight between Jay Lethal and The Beer City Bruiser already in progress.
Jay Lethal beats The Beer City Bruiser in a no-disqualification street fight after smashing the Bruiser's beer keg into his leg with a steel chair before locking in the Figure Four Leg Lock. During the match, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young tries to get into the ring, but he is stopped by security who are in place at the aisle to keep anyone from interfering. He briefly guests on commentary after he fails to find a way to ringside. After the match, Jay Lethal puts The Bruiser in the Figure Four a little while longer, then tries to get past security to get his hands on Silas Young.
We see the video package of Minoru Suzuki answering "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' challenge for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor. We then see Cody Rhodes, who says that if one was like him or a wrestling fan, a debate arises: mixed martial artists vs. wrestling. He says that two things are real: Minoru Suzuki has 29 MMA victories, 21 by submission, and that he will stretch him out, blacken both of his eyes and have him on his knees looking up at him saying he is the better man. He says "The American Nightmare" is not one you can wake up from, and that it is real.
We see footage from earlier today where Will Ferrara, dressed as a fan in a Jushin "Thunder" Liger mask, attacks Cheseburger in an autograph signing.
We see footage from earlier tonight where Caprice Coleman says he will earn his "Coleman's Pulpit" segment and get better props for it, then introduces his first two guests: The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian). Coleman apologizes for the appearance of the set, and appreciate that they called him saying they would get on the segment. Kazarian says there is a reason he called Coleman and only Coleman: he does not want to talk to Ian Riccaboni or Mandy Leon, saying they are part of the problem, and that Coleman is part of the solution. He and Daniels are declaring war on respect, and that Coleman himself knows a little bit about respect. Coleman says the proof is in the pudding with The Addiction as guests on a shabby set. Kazarian has a bone to pick concerning the treatment given by the ROH staff, wrestlers and fans, and says the fans are there only to throw streamers and start stupid chants, and if they went away tomorrow, the fans would move along, and that does not sit well with him. Daniels says they aren't setting out to be tag team champions again or rivalries with both teams from last week's main event. He says he was betrayed by the fans, and he and Kazarian bled, sweated and cried for this company. He hoped to lead this company into the future, but the fans did not want that. Now he and Kazarian are going to set out to see what the fans want, and make sure they never get it again, even if what they want is the best of professional wrestling.
Will Ferrara beats Howie Timberche with a low blow out of the vision of referee Mike Posey followed by a Tornado DDT. After the match, Cheeseburger shows up. He says he will not attack Ferrara from behind like some sort of coward, and challenges him man-to-man. Next week, they will go one-on-one. Ferrara accepts the challenge without hesitation.
Jay Briscoe says that he has been deemed a liability, and that Ring of Honor doctors have said that the concussion he has suffered at the hands of The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan) have made him unfit to compete this week. The problem is that Ring of Honor did not cancel his plane ticket and he is still here, and that is Ring of Honor's liability.
Bullet Club ("Hangman" Adam Page and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes) beat Mark Briscoe and Bully Ray. During the match, "The Villain" Marty Scurll shows up and opens his Bullet Club umbrella, but Jay Briscoe shows up and fights him before pulling out a table. As the referee is preoccupied with everything going on outside the ring, Bully Ray hits Adam Page with Scurll's umbrella before promptly disposing of it. Jay tries to put Scurll through the table, but Scurll escapes and runs away through the crowd, with Jay quickly following. Bully and Mark Briscoe then hit the Doomsday device while Jay Briscoe and Scurll continue to brawl outside (with a young boy getting a close view of the action and a fan giving Jay Briscoe an umbrella to use as a weapon), and the match continues. Mark Briscoe goes up top, but TK O'Ryan - carrying a baseball bat - shows up from out of the crowd and pushes Mark off the top turnbuckle, allowing Cody to get the win for Bullet Club. After the match, The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) rush into the ring (with Marseglia carrying an ax) and attack Bully Ray until Jay Briscoe gets in the ring and fights off The Kingdom until Taven hits Jay in the back with his walking stick. The Kingdom then hits Jay Briscoe with the Rockstar Supernova, and the show ends.
