Victory Road 2025 - The Results

Zachary Wentz beats Cedric Alexander and Trey Miguel in a Triple Threat Match on the Countdown.

Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. Maclin says Frankie Kazarian has talked a lot of crap about his title and his military service for weeks and has made tonight very personal for him, and that he will fight for his military brothers and their sacrifice who has had to deal with insults, carry the burden of disrespect, continue to fight the war after the war, and the ones who never made it home and found that peace. He says that tonight, there are no jokes, when he is done kicking Kazarian's ass, everyone will call Kazarian "King Nothing." All of a sudden, El Mesias suddenly shows up and has a staredown with Steve Maclin.

It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. AJ Francis brags about his new Houston Texas jacket and that he is a star, then says the only star in his galaxy is Trick Williams. He also says he has been on numerous sports podcasts and demands respect for it. After removing his Houston Texas jacket to reveal a Florida Panthers jacket underneath, AJ Francis then mentions that the Edmonton Oilers lost the last two Stanley Cups to the Panthers, then says he will show what a winner looks like before previewing his new album "Dear $ummer." All of a sudden, Matt Hardy - tonight's guest - shows up and says the fans would rather hear "that iconic Hardy music" than AJ Francis', and AJ Francis says that nobody wants to see "the oldest tag team title match in history" and that Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) should be in that match because they are the greatest tag team of all time. Matt Hardy asks AJ Francis what kind of alternative universe he is living in before listing The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) accolades before stating that Francis has created "boredom and headaches." AJ Francis says he could "create an ass whupping" for Matt Hardy if he does not get out of the ring, and Matt dares him to do it if he is man enough. AJ Francis goes for a cheap shot, and he eventually hits a big boot followed by a Down Payment into the table in the ring.

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) head to the ring. Eddie mentions Moose's match with Mustafa Ali as well as JDC's return from being taken out by Special Agent Zero, then asks why they should wait for their match with the rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Director of Authority Santino Marella shows and announces that Matt Hardy is being looked at by the trainers, and that if he is cleared about, he will face AJ Francis here tonight. As for The System, he makes a match with Order 4 the opening match for tonight's show.

The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) beat Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero) in a six-man tag match.

Ash by Elegance heads to the ring. Director of Authority Santino Marella and TNA President Carlos Silva are also in the ring. Ash talks about how she entered TNA a year-and-a-half ago mentally defeated and how it quickly became her home. She says that she planned to elevate the Knockouts World Championship, but life has thrown her some curveballs and that she is no longer able to compete. Ash announces that she is stepping away from in-ring competition, and with a heavy heart, she has to forfeit the TNA Knockouts World Championship. She is confident in the women's locker room, and that whoever holds this title will elevate it like she planned to. She says it was an honor to perform for the TNA fans, who she says gave her the best moments of her life. She thanks the fans and states that she will miss them, then hands the TNA Knockouts World Championship to Carlos Silva. The fans give Ash a standing ovation on the way out. Santino then announces that the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship will be moved to this Thursday's TNA iMPACT in favor of a battle royal to decide the new champion, and that the battle royal is coming up next. (Ash by Elegance's original title defense against Masha Slamovich is cancelled due to allegations of domestic violence between Masha Slamovich and her former partner, independent wrestler Akira. These allegations would also cause Slamovich to be pulled from several independent shows, including Prestige Wrestling's Roseland XII, where she was replaced with Dani Luna.)

Kelani Jordan and Lei Ying Lee are the final two in the Knockouts Battle Royal and will face each other later tonight for the vacant TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Indi Hartwell. Indi says the Knockouts Division is interesting right now and that there is a lot of pressure on her, Kelani Jordan and Lei Ying Lee. She promises to call the Knockouts title match right down the middle, and while she will get a first-hand look at both competitors, she wants to make sure that whoever wins this has truly earned it, as she will be facing the winner at Bound for Glory.

Before the next match, Buzz, mascot of the Edmonton Stingers, accompanies The Home Town Man to the ring.

Matt Cardona and The Home Town Man beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) after The Home Town Man counters the Sharpshooter with a modified inside cradle. During the match, it is revealed that Joe Hendry has been attacked backstage. After the match, The Nemeths attack Cardona and The Home Town Man before attempting and succeeding at unmasking the latter.

Backstage, Mike Santana says Trick Williams sent Ridge Holland at him, but Ridge is coming face-to-face with a hell unlike any other. He says that at Bound for Glory, he will win the TNA World Championship. As this happens, he is surrounded by more and more fans until he has a wall of people behind him.

Mike Santana beats Ridge Holland. After the match, Trick Williams shows up and tries to attack Santana from behind. Ridge grabs at Santana from the mat, allowing Trick to hit Santana with the TNA World Championship before posing with his foot on top of Santana's chest.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Joe Hendry's status is questionable following what happened to him backstage. Moose is cleared following the headbutt from Special Agent Zero and is ready to compete tonight. Mara Sadé is out following bruising from the recent battle royal. Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian are both cleared for tonight's TNA International Championship match.

Backstage, Matt Hardy is checked out and cleared for action against Eric Young.

Mustafa Ali beats Moose in a Hardcore War advantage match after two of Mustafa Ali's entrance dancers distract the referee and a third one gets in the ring to hit Moose with a low blow from behind the referee's back. The third dancer is revealed to be Tasha Steelz.

Before the next match, Eric Young says his opponent could not be here tonight and that he is not coming, which automatically makes him the winner of this match. He says that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada does not know what winning is about because they have been losers for a decade, then says that this is not a "see a you later" or a goodbye because this is on purpose, that this was a cleansing and that this was inevitable. He then tells everyone to say goodbye to Joe Hendry. Joe Hendry suddenly shows up for the next match.

Joe Hendry beats Eric Young after Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) distract the referee and keep Eric Young from using a chair. Hendry then hits the Standing Ovation on a chair for the win.

Before the next match, Matt Hardy says he has spoken to Director of Authority Santino Marella and that tonight's match will be a tables match, and tonight, he will put AJ Francis through a table.

Matt Hardy beats AJ Francis in a Tables Match.

Kelani Jordan beats Lei Ying Lee to win the TNA Knockouts World Championship! Indi Hartwell as the special guest referee for the match. During the match, Kelani Jordan inadvertently takes out Indi Hartwell with the One of a Kind split leg moonsault, and Lei Ying Lee hits Thunderstruck only to get a kick-out after Indi takes a while to come to. Shortly after this, Kelani hits a split leg Stunner followed by One of a Kind to win the match and the vacant title. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally hands the title to Kelani. Kelani raises Lei Ying Lee's hand, then heads up the ramp and celebrates with Ash by Elegance.

It is announced that The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) vs. The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships will take place this coming Thursday on iMPACT!, due to both teams' participation in the Knockouts Battle Royal.

Frankie Kazarian beats Steve Maclin to become the TNA International Champion! During the match, El Mesias shows up, distracting Maclin, and this allows Kazarian to kick the middle rope into Maclin's crotch as the referee is dealing with El Mesias while Maclin gets back in the ring. This allows Kazarian to hit Maclin with a slingshot cutter for the win and the title. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally hands the International Championship to Kazarian.

Leon Slater retains the TNA X Division Chammpionship against Myron Reed. After TNA President Carlos Silva personally hands the X Division title to Slater, Director of Authority Santino Marella arrives and gives credit where credit is due to Slater before announcing that at Bound for Glory, Slater will defend his title against Je'Von Evans from NXT. Evans appears on the video screen and says he wants to compete in a TNA ring, but has not...yet. He then mentions that he is Slater's opponent at Bound for Glory and says that things are about to get bouncy.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for September 26, 2025

We look back on Christian Cage vs. Samoa Joe with Matt Moegan as special ringside enforcer from Bound for Glory 2007.

Gia Miller interview Trey Miguel for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include Trey's pulled muscle (which was originally thought to be a hernia), a new tattoo that he got during his time off that took 18 hours to work on during the first session, the Rascalz mating call, and Myron Reed's return to TNA.

We look back on Frankie Kazarian and Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin and Mr. Anderson from last night's show.

Myla Grace beats Ruthie Jay.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 26, 2025

Paul Heyman is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says there is a lot to talk about, but promises he will not go two hours. He asks the fans what they want to talk about in a reference to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who eventually shows up. Cody admits he made a mistake last week in calling Heyman a goon, as he is one of the smartest men he knows and he loves to disrupt and stir things up. He then asks Heyman to tell him about Brock Lesnar now that the locker room is stirred up. Cody thinks that Paul Heyman getting back together with Brock Lesnar is more than "a one-night thing," and asks if he is talking to an oracle, a wiseman, or an advocate. Heyman says he is talking to "the GOAT." Heyman tells Cody he knows just as well as anyone else does that when Lesnar is here, everyone is in danger, then tells him that Lesnar is not here as Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed show up. He then asks Cody what makes him think he is not in anger right now, then Cody advises Breakker than he grew up around people like Heyman and that he can tell that Heyman is doing what he does for some reason and questions who he is loyal to before saying it is not Breakker. Breakker rips his shirt, then Cody removes his watch and jacket, then Cody and Breakker brawl. Bronson dives at Cody for a corner splash, but hits Breakker instead. Cody goes for a Cross Rhodes on Bronson, but Breakker attacks Cody and the numbers game takes over. Randy Orton runs out to the ring and brawls with Bronson, then takes Bronson out and brawls with Breakker. Breakker shoves Orton away to block an RKO only for Bronson to eat the move instead, and Cody clotheslines Breakker out of the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez says The Wyatt Sicks took a lot out of them, but they are past that, and they are hungrier for what is there. Dawkins says they have each others' back even as they disagree from time to time.

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles is seen in the crowd.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Melo Don't Miz (Carmelo and The Miz) in a WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Match after Miz tags himself in, which causes tension between Miz and Carmelo. When Miz gets pinned, Carmelo does not make the save. After the match, The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erick rowan, Nikki Cross) are seen at the announce table.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she is sick and tired of both Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax, and that she will be glad to be WWE Women's Champion. Stephanie Vaquer shows up, and Jade tells Vaquer that she will soon be coming her way. Vaquer says she looks forward to it.

Kiana James and Giulia beat "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab after Kiana rakes Michin's eyes.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair have been watching the last match when Sol Ruca and Zaria arrive. Zaria says she and Sol Ruca admire them, but admiration only goes so far, and demands a tag team title shot. Charlotte says there are other teams gunning for their titles and that Sol Ruca and Zaria have not earned it. Alexa questions how much of a real tag team Sol Ruca and Zaria are despite their talent, then tells them to get in line.

We see a video package for the WWE Men's Crown Jewel and WWE Women's Crown Jewel Championship matches.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring, his right foot in a protective boot. McIntyre looks back on his memories in tonight's arena from the past eight years and says he should have become champion, then says he is not champion because of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He says that Cody was one step ahead and "a master chess player," that the referee took six seconds to count a pinfall he had and that the referee stopped him from kicking Cody's head into the commentary table, protecting Cody and costing him the WWE Championship. He forgives the ref, then blames Cody, saying he has great power, which means great responsibility and even greater corruption. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and says he can see where McIntyre is coming from, then says that was not his night and that McIntyre is better than that. He also mentions that the boot McIntyre is from is not from the WWE medical team. He then says McIntyre is not champion because of corruption, then tells McIntyre to have a good night and leaves. As McIntyre continues to retort Aldis after he has walked away, Jacob Fatu suddenly shows up. Jacob yanks the microphone from McIntyre's hand and tells him to shut up and stop bitching, saying that he cries, complains and blames everyone else for his wrongdoing every week and tells him to "sit [his] peg leg ass down." McIntyre yanks the microphone back and asks Jacob Fatu who he thinks he is, but Jacob yanks it away again and warns McIntyre that he is all gas and no brakes only to receive a Glasgow Kiss, which only sets Jacob Fatu off. Jacob hits a thrust kick before yanking McIntyre's protective boot off and hitting him in the forehead with it, then leaves.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton is met by Stephanie Vaquer, who tells Tiffany that she will be watching her and that they will hopefully meet in the ring at Crown Jewel. Tiffany tells Vaquer she respects her, but she will beat her to become Women's Crown Jewel Champion. Vaquer says "We'll see."

Backstage, Sami Zayn thanks Dragon Lee, then Dragon Lee asks Sami who will challenge him. Sami says it could be anybody before he heads to the ring.

We hear from Solo Sikoa, who summons JC Mateo as he talks about his accomplishments in and out of wrestling and says that he means more than that. He knows that Mateo believes in him, and tells him to put anyone who steps out of line back in place.

Sami Zayn's open challenge opponent is revealed to be Je'Von Evans. Josh Briggs is seen in the crowd.

Sami Zayn retains the WWE United States Championship against Je'Von Evans. Sami Zayn raises Je'Von Evans' hand in a sign of respect after the match.

Backstage, Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre offer Nia Jax a spot in the Secret Hervice, but Nia Jax turns it down. Stephanie Vaquer shows up and wishes Nia Jax, and Nia says she could drop her right now, but she will wait until after she becomes WWE Women's Champion.

Backstage, Damian Priest is confronted by Kit Wilson and called an example of toxic masculinity as he wears a cast on his right arm as Aleister Black watches in the background. When Priest approaches him, Kit Wilson runs away and trips on his wheelchair, then Aleister gets Priest's attention and roundhouse kicks him in the face before stating that they are both going to do this until one of them is left standing and wishing Priest a happy birthday.

Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a Triple Threat Match. Near the end of the match, Jade Cargill is busted open above her left eye, but still hits a Samoan Drop on the ring steps on Nia Jax. Also, the ref makes a two-count despite Nia Jax not kicking out before Tiffany hits the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to win and retain. After the match, Stephanie Vaquer shows up and has a staredown with Tiffany in the ring to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 26, 2024

Jordynne Grace's mystery partner is revealed to be Sol Ruca from NXT.

Jordynne Grace and Sol Ruca beat Rosemary and Wendy Choo by disqualification after they are both attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz. After the match, Wendy joins Tasha in attacking Jordynne and Sol Ruca, but Masha Slamovich runs in and chases them both away.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian asks Gia Miller if she is down with the king before saying "yes" for her, then says that she does not believe in Joe Hendry much like he does not, then says he will beat Hendry tonight and it will be that much sweeter when he gets a world title shot. He also says that he gets to do it in front of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and that Nemeth will get a taste of what awaits him in his future as everyone acknowledges him as "The King of TNA."

Jonathan Gresham beats Laredo Kid by submission after smashing Laredo Kid's left knee into the mat.

Backstage, Mike Santana has a chain as the says that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) is going to get it. He then breaks into their dressing room and goes on the attack.

Zachary Wentz and ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey, KUSHIDA and Leon Slater in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Cody Deaner meets with Jake Something and Hammerstone, and tells Jake that he is making all the wrong decisions. Jake Something says he is sick of failure before Deaner tells him Hammerstone is not someone that he should be following. Hammerstone says he and Jake are winners while Deaner is pathetic, then demands Deaner prove otherwise in the ring. Deaner says he does not walk away from family or a fight, and while this may not be the best choice to make, he will be happy to punch Hammerstone in the mouth and do it for the people.

We see a video package of Mike Santana regarding his feud with The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), where he tells them that they are playing in his world and that no matter how long it takes, he will make each of them feel his pain and agony. He says that he fears no man and no evil, as he is "the nastiest ever" and that he is in his playground having fun.

Léi Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li in WWE) beats Hyan in her TNA debut.

Backstage, Leon Slater apologizes to "Speedball" Mike Bailey for losing, but Speedball tells that they are in the most competitive division and tells him to keep on going as he is the future of the division.

We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says they are mourning the loss of the TNA World Tag Team Championships to The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers), who keeps bending the rules to get what they want. Chris Bey says they will not let Alisha Edwards' interference slide as they have a chance to win the tag titles back before Ace Austin mentions their contractually obligated rematch. Suddenly, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up, and Matt Hardy acknowledges their rematch before saying they are also in consideration for tag titles as well as with their victories against The System. He says that no matter who is champion, they will be coming for the tag team titles, and that nothing will stop their train of momentum.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Upon the fans chanting "You tapped out," Alexander says he deserves it after doing a lot of questionable things as of late, and says that before Victory Road, he did not believe in Joe Hendry because he felt Hendry did not believe in himself. He says that Hendry got the toughest fight he could give him and that he went out on his shield, and says that the letters "TNA" have made him think about the last six years and what he has been able to do as well as the fans. Alexander also mentions Eric Young talking sense to him and says it has been eating away at him, then invites Eric Young to the ring. Eric Young shows up and heads to the ring. Eric Young calls Josh Alexander "the real walking weapon" and says that respect is earned over a lifetime. He says he has watched Alexander grow up and become one of the best wrestlers in the world under the TNA banner. He says that Alexander is "the lifeblood" of TNA and that it is great to have the real Alexander back, and says that Alexander's heel turn can be a pivotal moment that others can learn from. He says that Hendry believes in himself and that he also believes much like the fans do. Young says that Alexander is a real man for admitting his mistakes and that he did not go down the wrong path, and that the fans love him for it. Alexander then says he is glad to have Eric Young in his life to show him what truly matters, then Eric Young raises Alexander's hand. Young helps Alexander out of the ring, but Alexander allows Young to let him do the honors, which allows him to attack Young from behind. Alexander then says he is exactly who he needs to be, and if Eric Young cannot see that, then he will burn TNA to the ground with him in it. Alexander goes for a C4 Spike, but Steve Maclin shows up and chases Alexander out of the ring. Suddenly, Maclin is attacked from behind by Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams), and Alexander joins in before Sinner and Saint pass Maclin over to Alexander for a C4 Spike.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella tells Steph de Lander about his experiences with getting neck surgery, and tells her to focus on health and says that she should take a break from being backstage at the shows. As Steph asks Santino if he needs another assistant, Matt Cardona shows up saying everyone gets it concerning the neck surgery. Santino says he is getting sick of Cardona, but tells him that if he wants PCO, then he has PCO. Cardona says he is always ready, then Santino says he has PCO in a Monster's Ball Match. Cardona is suddenly reluctant as he backs away.

Heather Reckless beats Xia Brookside with the Rarified Air thanks to the distraction by Ash by Elegance, who shows up mid-match with personal concierge George Iceman.

Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge are met by Heather Reckless as they wait for their limo. Ash says Heather looks "reckless," and George Iceman says there is something about Heather, but she lacks elegance before the two of them take Heather aside for a makeover.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry takes the microphone and says he will give Frankie Kazarian an introduction worthy of a championship contender before calling him the winner of the 2024 Antonio Banderas lookalike competition. This also leads to a "Puss In Boots" chant as Hendry mentions a few Antonio Banderas movies, calling him "the dad from Spy Kids" and "Puss in Boots," but when Hendry says Kazarian is not "The King of TNA," Kazarian hits him with a forearm.

Frankie Kazarian beats Joe Hendry to become the number one contender for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory after hitting Joe Hendry with brass knuckles...almost. After the match, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and another referee tell match referee Daniel Spencer what has happened, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and restarts the match. Despite being dazed from behing hit with brass knuckles, Joe Hendry hits Kazarian with the Standing Ovation to win the match and the title shot. Joe Hendry beats Frankie Kazarian at Bound For Glory.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for September 26, 2024

Action Andretti beats Tony Deppen.

In backstage footage from earlier today, we hear from The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson). Boulder says The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) are not the youngest men alive, then says that if they want to make a name for themselves and rise to the top, that is fine, but if they want to make a name for themselves at their expense, then they are going to have problems. Jameson calls them "a couple of meat riders" "riding off of [their] meat wave," and Bronson says that the buzz they have accumulated over the last months should belong to them, and that if they do not like what they have to say, they will be everywhere waiting to embarass them until they fight them.

The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder and Jacked Jameson).

Abadon beats Liviyah.

Backstage, Arkady Aura interviews Red Velvet and Diamanté in a physicality-free head-to-head meeting. Red Velvet says she and Diamanté have been in the ring more times than she can count, and every time she thinks she sees the best Diamanté, she proves her wrong. She says she has watched Diamanté closely and has seen what she can really do, and says she has hit her prime after fifteen or sixteen years. She then says she hit her own prime in eight years, then says she can see it in Diamanté's eyes that it keeps her up at night. Diamanté almost goes off on Red Velvet, but says Red Velvet is right even though she has no idea what she is truly capable of, saying that the Women's World Television title looks a lot better on her.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Alec Price.

Athena and Billie Starkz beat LMK and Christina Marie with the Hussy Clutch from Athena to LMK. After the match, Athena and Billie continue to attack their opponents, then Abadon shows up. Athena stealithy retreats, unbeknownst to Billie until Billie turns around, and Athena tells Billie to deal with Abadon as she shines the Women's World Championship. Needless to say, things do not go well for Billie as Athena wals off saying she has a meeting, and Billie soon retreats at the first opportunity.

Komander beats Johnny TV.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Preston Vance with a La Magistral Cradle.

Here is the recap from tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 26, 2023

Butch beats Joe Coffey after Coffey dives into the side of the ring steps to win the Global Heritage Invitational and face Noam Dar for the NXT Heritage Cup at No Mercy.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says he has a free Saturday only to find out he is defending the North American title against the winner of Axiom vs. Tyler Bate vs. Dragon Lee later tonight at No Mercy.

We hear from Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, who are focused on the family dinner as well as their next title defense when Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza, who make it known they want the NXT tag team titles.

Trick Williams beats Joe Gacy.

After the match, Kelly Kincaid interviews Trick Williams in the ring. Trick says it feels good to get the win, and says that while Ilja Dragunov hits hard, he would be a fool to bet against Carmelo Hayes retaining his championship. Trick Williams then says that with Carmelo holding his own championship, it is time to get one himself.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Blair Davenport, who calls Gigi Dolin "pathetic" and says that the difference between them is that when she attacks people, they don't get back up, and that Gigi will find this out tonight.

Backstage, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are met by Jacy Jayne. Jacy Jayne brings out Thea Hail, who shows up with a new look. Duke Hudson has to get Andre Chase to hold back on his opinion of Thea's clothes before Thea gets ready for her match with Dani Palmer later tonight.

Baron Corbin beats Josh Briggs with a cheap shot followed by End of Days. After the match, Baron Corbin says that he will find out if Bron Breakker barks or bites at No Mercy before teling him he has seen his end of days. Bron gets in the ring and punches Corbin in the face, starting a brawl that security and officials quickly have to break up.

Trick Williams is seen entering Shawn Michaels' office.

We see a video package for Tiffany Stratton vs. Becky Lynch in an Extreme Rules Match for the NXT Women's Championship at No Mercy.

Bronco Nima and Lucien Price - now known as "Out The Mud" - beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger after Scrypts grabs Tank Ledger in the corner, allowing Bronco and Lucien to gang up on Hank and double-team Tank for the win.

Backstage, Blair Davenport turns the lights out and attacks Gigi Dolin in the locker room.

Humberto Garcia and Angel Garza have dinner with Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo when The Creed Brothers also join in. In the middle of this, D'Angelo and Stacks find out about the tattoos that Humberto and Angel have in tribute to their grandfather.

Axiom and Tyler Bate talk about the Triple Threat Match that they have tonight. Trick Williams shows up and says that he is now in the Triple Threat Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way.

Eddy Thorpe beats Dijak in a Strap Match. After the match, Dijak hits Eddy Thorpe with Feast Your Eyes before superkicking him into the Tree of Woe position in the corner. He then hogties Thorpe's legs together with the leather strap before whipping Thorpe with a leather belt until referees stop him.

Blair Davenport butts in on commentary, then tells Gigi Dolin to remember how she feels right now next time she wants to play her game, because next time will be far worse.

Thea Hail beats Dani Palmer with the Kimura Lock.

Backstage, Trick Williams talks with Carmelo Hayes regarding his chance for a shot at the North American Championship, but Carmelo is too pre-occupied with his contract signing with Ilja Dragunov later tonight.

Baron Corbin is attacked by Bron Breakker again backstage.

Trick Williams beats Axiom, Tyler Bate and Dragon Lee in a Fatal 4-Way to face "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship after headbutting Dragon Lee, accidentally backing into Tyler Bate and knocking him off the ring apron after hitting the headbutt and falling into Axiom for the win.

Out The Mud (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) show up late for Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Everyone argues over who D'Angelo and Stacks will defend the NXT tag tiles against. D'Angelo calls for some back-up, then D'Angelo says he wants to see all the teams at No Mercy. Everyone toasts on it.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dominik Mysterio, who says that he will whup Trick Williams before making it known that he runs NXT that he will destroy Trick like he destroyed Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee then jumps Dominik from behind.

We see footage of somebody changing channels on a CRT television until stopping at WCW Saturday Night.

Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes have a contract signing for their match for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. Carmelo tells Dragunov that there is nothing left to talk about, but Dragunov tells Carmelo that he is the wrong person at the wrong time and the wrong man for the NXT Championship. Carmelo says he did not plan for The Great American Bash to go the way that he did, and that he will walk into No Mercy knowing that he will beat Dragunov, and Dragunov mentions that Carmelo struggles outside of his comfrot zone with his confidence and will know unbearable pain. Carmelo says the real unbearable pain is Dragunov believing his own hype, but Dragon asks Carmelo what will happen if Carmelo gives his best and it is not enough. Carmelo says being NXT Champion is about being undeniable and being "Him," and that he wants Dragunov to realize that he is unlike those he has beaten before - including Trick Williams, whose name he accidentally blurts out - and that they will get rid of those "what ifs." Dragunov signs the contract, then slams it down on the table in front of Carmelo and tells him that he will do nothing because he cannot do nothing. He says that he will push Carmelo to his limits, and that when he becomes NXT Championship, Carmelo's dynasty will fall. Carmelo signs the contract. Carmelo then tells Dragunov that the NXT Championship is bigger than both of them and that while Dragunov can carry the NXT Championship and its responsibilities, he cannot do it better than he can. Afterwards, it is announced that Dragon Lee will be the special guest referee for Trick Williams vs. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the North American Championship, then it is revealed that Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes are fighting outside of the building. Bron goes for a Spear, but Corbin dodges and Bron hits the car door. This leads to Corbin choke slamming Bron on top of the car, but Bron gets back up. Corbin makes his way into the arena, but Bron fallows him and breaks through the wall into Shawn Michaels' office.

Here are the top ten moments for tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 26, 2022

Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka head to the ring to start tonight's show. Bianca says she considered challenging Bayley again tonight, but then she remembered that Bayley would make it about more than them and that she would not come alone. She says that she learned from her mistake, and Bayley should have faced Alexa one-on-one; instead, she had to get help to beat Alexa. As she says that Alexa and Asuka will watch Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky), Damage CTRL show up. Bayley says that Bianca was handpicked and trained how to become a champion while she had to groom and train herself, then says that she is taking over WWE and that while Bianca has her accomplishments, she was chosen. Bianca says she has earned everything that she has gotten and that she has been "showing up and showing out" while Bayley was in rehab, then says she will downgrade her accomplishments to a level that Bayley is comfortable. Bayley says that while she had to go through rehab, she was able to be the first to beat Bianca in over 300 days and that Bianca only accomplished things because she was injured. Bianca says Bayley was here while she was at the top of her game, then says she came back with Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai because she was not ready to face her alone. Bayley says they are not talking about the past, then says that Bianca says that gave her a good idea, and says she wants to beat Bianca for the Raw Women's Championship in a Ladder Match. Bianca tells Bayley to consider the ante up, then says that if she can't face her, then she might as well face Iyo Sky. Iyo Sky calls for a referee, then the match is on.

Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa are seen entering the arena.

Bianca Belair beats Iyo Sky after taking out Bayley and Dakota Kai on the outside.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says there is nothing like holding one's baby son and wanting to give them the world. He says he will always love Dominik Mysterio and will not fight him under any circumstances, and wondered what happened to the man that he raised as he did not recognize him. He says that this is not his son and that Rhea Ripley is manipulating his heart and mind. Rey says that he must be at his best against Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who he says can also be a savage. He says he may have mercy for his flesh and blood, but he has no mercy for Rollins.

Backstage, The Miz talks to six security guards. He says he wants "smart and stealthy" security, then calls them the "Miz Force" before sending them off to find Dexter Lumis.

Before the next match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins says he should be standing in the ring as the brand-new United States Champion, but the only reason he is not champion is because of Matt Riddle. He says he had Bobby Lashley dead to rights until Riddle took his eyes off the ball and cost him the title. He says Riddle has been a thorn in his side for months and has cost him for the last time, and they will finish things at Extreme Rules in the Fight Pit. Rollins says he has been hearing the whispers and reading the tweets stating he has no chance in the Fight Pit, which is Riddle's type of match, but he realized that no matter what match he is in, he has won them all. He says that while Riddle may be good in the Fight Pit, he has "an Einstein-level acumen for the fight game," and when the dust settles, Riddle will be flat on his back and everyone will sing his song as they call him "King of the Fight Pit." Rollins says he hopes Matt Riddle is taking notes, as he is about to give "Father of the Year" Rey Mysterio the beating that he is too cowardly to give to his own son.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Rey Mysterio with a Peruvian necktie. During the match, Dominik Mysterio shows up with a chair and allows Rollins to continue to have at it with Rey. As this goes on, a QR code quickly appears and disappears. Later in the match, Dominik dares Rey to hit him with a chair, which allows Rhea Ripley to attack Rey from behind. Rollins then hits Rey with The Stomp, then locks in the Peruvian necktie as Rey is knocked out for the win.

Backstage, Matt Riddle is met by Bobby Lashley, who wishes him luck in his match against Damian Priest, then says they both know how to fight in a cage and Rollins does not, and that Rollins is afraid of getting knocked out. Riddle says he will beat Rollins by knockout or submission, then Lashley tells Riddle not to help out in his matches again.

Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano find a knocked out security guard backstage on the way to the ring.

Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) after Gargano ducks a briefcase shot from Austin Theory on the outside and hits him with a superkick before hitting Chad Gable with One Final Beat.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles finds two members of security laid out before Kevin Patrick interviews him. Styles says he has not forgotten what The Judgment Day did to him and that to get respect, one must give respect. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and says it is important to have a few friends around here and that The Judgment Day have accomplished much. He says that if Styles joins them, the two of them could change the business again. Finn then offers an olive branch again, but Styles says he will watch his own back.

We look back on the 1998 Royal Rumble.

Backstage, Austin Theory wants to know what is going on with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). Gable blames Brawn Strowman for Otis not being 100%. As he says that he will not be embarrassed again, he gets a phone call that is for Gable. Braun Strowman is on the other end, and challenges Gable to a match in his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota so that nobody has to fly his body home for the funeral. Theory then tells Otis to show what he is made of next week. Theory also says that this will be last match of Gargano's "short and sad" career.

Omos beats Greg Lister and Joey Gibson in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Omos places Lister and Gibson on the announce table, then stands on the table and raises his fist.

Backstage, The Miz finds all of his security force laid out. Miz then realizes Dexter Lumis is nearby, and the statue in the Edmonton Oilers uniforms moves. The statue is Dexter Lumis, who hits Miz with a hockey stick and knocks him out. Lumis then locks in Silence on The Miz and sends him into unconsciousness.

Candice LeRae makes a surprise return and beats Nikki A.S.H. After the match, Nikki A.S.H. is seen sobbing with her mask removed in the corner.

Backstage, Finn Balor tells the rest of The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will come around when Kevin Patrick comes to them for an interview. Damian Priest says he will not only hold back against Styles, but he has zero remorse about what he will do to Matt Riddle. He says that The Judgment Day is his family and is running Raw and that Riddle's head is in the clouds. He tells Riddle that he is not a viper, a cage fighter or his friend, and says Riddle will fall while The Judgment Day will rise.

It is announced that D-Generation X will celebrate 25 years in two weeks on Raw.

Sami Zayn beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after Solo Siko hits Styles with a Uranagi on the ring apron behind the referee's back. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) shows up. Finn Balor tells Styles it pains him to see Styles like this and says that if Styles had accepted their offer, the results could have been a little bit different. He says that Styles deserves better than this, and says that since he is a fair and generous person, he asks him as a friend to rise up and join The Judgment Day. Styles gets up, and Finn Balor goes for a "Too Sweet" only for Styles to flip him off. The Judgment Day then gangs up on him. Rhea grabs a chair, which is wrapped around Styles' neck. Finn Balor nearly stomps the chair, but Finn stops himself and tells Styles that he is his friend and that this is not what friends do.

Backstage, Candice LeRae meets with Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss. As Candice hopes that Bianca shuts Bayley up and Bianca compliments Candice on her win, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) shows up and Bayley mouths off at them, saying that compliments are just compliments in disguise. This leads to Candice confronting Damage CTRL, saying that bullies are just cowards in disguise. Dakota Kai tells Bayley that she has Extreme Rules to worry about, but Candice tells Dakota that she doesn't. Bayley tells Candice that if she wants a match with Dakota, she will have to wait until next week.

Matt Riddle beats Damian Priest with a roll-up. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio)gang up on Matt Riddle, then Edge runs into the ring and hits a Spear on both Priest and Finn Balor while Rhea Ripley helps Dominik Mysterio retreat. Edge tells The Judgment Day that they have tried to finish him over and over, but he always comes back. He says he does not quit, then challenges Finn Balor to an I Quit Match at Extreme Rules.

This week on Raw Talk: Candice LeRae! Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa! Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for September 26, 2022

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford beat Skye Blue and Capt. Shawn Dean despite Skye Blue stopping Penelope Ford from pulling Kip Sabian away from the Last Salute, which allows Kip Sabian to get the knees up and hit the Anarchist's Suplex for the win.

Ortiz beats Serpentico.

Extreme Rules 2021 - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber gets an impromptu interview "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos when The New Day show up. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley attacks Big E, and Styles and Omos attack Kofi and Woods. The ensuing brawl is quickly broken up.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley is made official for later tonight.

In a WWE Digital Exclusive from earlier today, Angelo Dawkins tells Montez Ford that he has his back when it comes to winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Before the next match, Carmella confronts Liv Morgan for sending her face-first into a turnbuckle, then says she is the most beautiful woman in the WWE and that her face is her biggest asset and lets her pay her bills. She says that her face separates her from "nasty people" like Liv Morgan, then says Liv Morgan attacked her face because she cannot stand her. She then says that she is not and that Liv is not, then Liv Morgan attacks her as soon as she turns her back.

Liv Morgan beats Carmella in the kick-off match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns will still be Universal Champion going into Crown Jewel tonight even after the events of last week.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who calls Big E a coward for cashing in the Money In The Bank contract, then calls him a "chickenshit" after his win tonight, daring him to defend the WWE Championship against him on Raw, as he wants his title back.

Charlotte Flair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss after tossing Lilly at Alexa Bliss. After the match, Charlotte Flair tells Lilly apart and lifts Lilly's torn shell along with the Raw Women's Championship. Alexa Bliss attacks Charlotte for this, but Charlotte sends Alexa over the announce table. After Charlotte leaves, we see the remnants of what was Lilly, and Alexa screams and cries after seeing Lilly's remains. Alexa is also seen foaming at the mouth with rage.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus and Jeff Hardy in a Triple Threat Match after Sheamus hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick only for Priest to beat him with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Jeff Hardy and Damian Priest share a sign of respect in the ring.

We hear from Big E, who says Bobby Lashley has lost his mind and that he will help him find it. He says he hides behind no one and tells Lashley to be ready when he defends the WWE Championship tomorrow night on Raw.

Bianca Belair beats Becky Lynch by disqualification after Sasha Banks runs in from out of nowhere and attacks Bianca as she is about to reverse the Dis-Arm-Her into a K.O.D. Becky Lynch retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. After the match, Becky Lynch gives Sasha Banks the thumbs-up, then Sasha attacks her, too. Bianca fights back, but Sasha lays them both out.

It is announced that Bobby Lashley vs. Big E for the WWE Championship will kick off Raw tomorrow night.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against "The Demon" Finn Balor in an Extreme Rules Match after The Demon revives while his theme music suddenly plays. As The Demon goes for the Coup De Grace, the top turnbuckle collapses on all four corners of the ring, causing The Demon to tweak his knee and allowing Roman Reigns to hit the Spear to retain.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for September 26, 2020

We hear from David Finlay, who says that he is proud to be in ROH and that he has a good shot at beating Jay Lethal in the semi-finals and winning the ROH Pure Tournament. We also hear from Matt Sydal, who says that he felt high on life after beating Delirious in the tournament, and that facing Jonathan Gresham is the honor that he has been looking for. Sydal says that he is the only one who can uphold Pure Rules, and tells Gresham that it is just business.

Before the next match, we hear from Fred Yehi, a competitor with eight years of experience whom the toughest have called "the toughest." He talks about surviving growing up in a rough environment to become a collegiate, amateur and professional wrestler and basing his technique on that of Low Ki and Bryan Danielson's. While he admits that Silas Young is a tough customer, he can beat someone in a variety of ways. We also hear from "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, who talks about growing up with five older brothers in a very athletic household and how he faced some of the greats in early ROH history to realize that ROH was a place for him to be. He says that his opponents will find him anything but predictable, and while he may have his work cut out for him against Fred Yehi, he has the home field advantage after facing Jonathan Gresham in a Pure Rules Match where Gresham had to cheat to win while he didn't.

In Block A, Fred Yehi beats Silas Young in 13:00 with an inside cradle to advance in the tournament. Both men shake hands after the match.

Before the next match, we hear from Josh "The Goods" Woods, who briefly talks about his ROH career and his mentorship by Silas Young before saying it is time to prove that he belongs in ROH on his own. He talks about his prior combat sports experience and how he will utilize it in the Pure Rules Tournament. He says that Kenny King is an arrogant showboater who has some weaknesses to exploit, but he also wants to earn Kenny King's respect. He says that the fans will see a different Josh Woods than what they are used to seeing. We also hear from Kenny King, who sees the ROH Pure Championship as one step towards world domination for La Faccion Ingobernables (Rush, Dragon Lee, Kenny King), and says that Josh "The Goods" Woods is "a killer" due to his combat sports background and that he has been ready for a match like this, and that he has a wealth of moves to beat the competition with. King also says that he will get through the tournament his way, as the Ingobernables do not follow the rules, and that while Woods may be good, he's no Kenny King.

In Block B, Josh "The Goods" Woods beats Kenny King in 15:00 via judges' decision to advance in the tournament. Kenny King is furious after the match.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for September 26, 2020

Ray Rosas shows up to start tonight's show when he is suddenly attacked by SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest). SoCal's mysterious masked leader watches as Andy Brown and Adrian Quest slam Rosas into the steps.

Backstage, David Marquez is approached by Richie Slade, who says that he is sick and tired of opportunities being given to people who can spin and flip, then re-introduces Flex McCallion, who says that "beef candy" is lacking in CWFH. He says there is no manliness, the hair, the beard and the ability to groom up, and says that "Beef Candy" is "the flavor of choice."

Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco beat The Millennials (Brendan and Danny Divine; the latter of whom replaces Daniel Luna). After the match, John Roberts interviews Esco and Rivera on the stage. Rivera says that Esco is hungry and that they are coming for everybody, and Esco says that they are here to "rob your house."

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Jose Santiago. After the match, John Roberts interviews Clearwater, who says that there are those who say they will do and those who say they did, and he did what he said he was coming here to do. He says that he will beat his opponents with the Midas Touch and hit them with the gold standard in professional wrestling.

John Roberts tries to get an interview with Watts, but Watts is suddenly attacked by a hooded man with a crowbar, who turns out to be Miguel.

Dan Joseph is in the ring. He says that he misses wrestling and having come back from commentary to wrestle in the ring defend the Television Championship, then says he is not waiting and calls out anybody who wants to take him on. Slice Boogie shows up to answer Joseph's challenge.

Dan Joseph retains the United Television Championship against Slice Boogie.

We hear from Nikko Marquez, who says that the show is fine without a women's division, as Halston Boddy went into business into himself and that last week's women's match was a violation of his orders. He tells Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe that he runs the show, even from afar, and then introduces the main event, which is - ironically for him - a women's match with Heather Monroe in it.

Before the next match, Halston Boddy says he has been thrown in better dumpsters by classier people, then announces that Match 5 of the best-of-seven series is a Taped Fist Match.

Heather Monroe vs. Lacey Ryan in a Taped Fist Match in Match 5 of the best-of-seven series ends with Nikko Marquez showing up, causing a commotion and stopping the match. This leads to Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe striking Nikko Marquez, and the referee, a member of security and even ring announcer Adnan Kureishy having to step in to hold everyone back, even as Lacey Ryan is fighting with Heather Monroe. Nikko goes down, and eventually the entire locker room empties and brawls on the outside, in the ring and even at the broadcast booth to end the show.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for September 26, 2018

Lio Rush beats Noam Dar.

Backstage, Genearl Manager Drake Maverick moderates a sit-down meeting between Cedric Alexander and Buddy Murphy in in anticipation of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship match at Super Show-Down. Cedric's only thought is to win, and while he and Buddy are evenly matched, he won out due to pride in the division. Murphy says Cedric had all the advantages in the world and that he nearly took the title from him. Cedric considers this an excuse and says there will be no excuses in two weeks, but Murphy says the Age of Alexander will come crashing down and he will become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

The Brian Kendrick beats an unnamed opponent solely with the Captain's Hook. After the match, Drew Gulak takes his anger out on Kendrick's opponent before Kendrick stops Gulak and tosses the other guy out of the ring.

Mustafa Ali mentions the definition of insanity, and every time he has taken on Hideo Itami, it has ended the same way. However, there are people who look to him to put an end to Hideo's path of destruction, and while someone may call this insanity, he sees himself as "the light in the dark."

We hear from TJP, who is now wearing a luchador mask. He says that he has wrestled in Mexico in a mask for years, and understands the whole thing about the luchador mask tradition. He then says he did not care then, and he does not care now. At this point, he has taken the mask off, and says the only tradition he cares about is making people tap out.

Next week: TJP vs. Kalisto! Akira Tozawa vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher!

Mustafa Ali vs. Hideo Itami ends in a double count-out following a 450 onto the ring apron by Mustafa Ali. After the match, referees and General Manager Drake Maverick run out, and call for medical help.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 26, 2018

General Manager William Regal shows up to start tonight's show. During the last month, he was been working on who attacked Aleister Black. Before he can say much more, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up. Cole says that it is the same routine week after week for him not to do his job and instead pretend to be Sherlock Holmes. He says the attack on Aleister Black is on Regal and is in the past, and that Regal should make sure these attacks don't happen again. Strong asks if Regal will deal with War Raiders, then Cole says nobody in The Undisputed Era likes Aleister Black. Regal says he finds it funny that The Undisputed Era interrupted him, and the Era take offense to this. Cole thinks Regal is changing the subject to keep War Raiders unchecked, and also says that Ricochet has been ducking him. He is also furious that Pete Dunne has a championship opportunity. Cole then demands he be given a championship rematch right now. Regal tells Cole he never asked him for it and that he wanted Dunne to soften up Ricochet before asking. Cole tells Regal to watch what he is saying, but Regal says he won't be getting a fast one on him during the investigation on the attack on Aleister Black, and that he will not get his title match out of fairness. However, Adam Cole will be facing Ricochet and Pete Dunne for the NXT North American Championship in two weeks, while Strong and O'Reilly will defend the NXT tag titles against War Raiders in three weeks.

We see footage from earlier today where Johnny Gargano says he is excited about something for once: his match this week. He also says he did not like where he was going and went home. For the first time in a while, he is seeing clearly. He was sick and tired of whining and complaining, and that this is not him. Gargano says he had to go home to clear his head. All of a sudden, Gargano and Candice LeRae are approached by Lacey Evans, who says a real wife would fight beside her husband, which angers Candace. Gargano has to hold Candace back to make sure she does not attack Lacey Evans from behind.

We see a vignette for Lars Sullivan.

Backstage, The Velveteen Dream is approached for an interview by Cathy Kelley following a photo shoot. He refuses to talk about Johnny Gargano or Tommaso Ciampa, implying that Ciampa attacked Aleister Black. When asked if he knows that Ciampa attack Aleister, The Dream says he is not a snitch and that "the writing is on the wall."

Lars Sullivan beats Victor Orchant (portrayed by indies wrestler Vordell Walker) by disqualification after he is attacked by Ethan Carter III, who gets the better of Lars Sullivan in a post-match brawl.

Backstage, General Manager William Regal says he has narrowed things down and still needs answers on who attacked Aleister Black. Suddenly, Nikki Cross comes out of Regal's office, saying she wants to play with Bianca Belair again. Regal says she will take this under consideration, then Cross repeats the words "I know." When asked if Cross knows who attacked Aleister Black, Regal says that "nobody knows what Nikki knows."

Before the next match, The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show up with Street Profits' (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) black Solo cup and jewelry.

The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) with a Figure Four jackknife pin after Montez Ford's knee buckles.

Kairi Sane beats Vanessa Borne. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Bsazler shows up and heads to the ring. Baszler tells Kairi to celebrate with the Women's title while she can, because time is running out. She says Kairi may have won at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4, but she will not take that anger out on her right now. She exercises her rematch clause, and says she will sink Kairi Sane and take back the title. Kairi gives her the rematch for the title at WWE Evolution, and says she will beat her again.

We see footage from earlier today where Keith Lee says he wants an opportunity at some championship gold to become limitless. He comes upon "The Finest" Kona Reeves, who is unimpressed by Lee before introducing himself. He tells Lee to wait his turn as he prepares for an interview, but Lee says if he wants to talk down to him, then they can meet in the ring so Reeves can bask in his glory.

Next week: The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, Jaxson Ryker) in action! Ethan Carter III vs. Lars Sullivan!

Tommaso Ciampa beats Otiz Dozovic with two draping DDTs.

The Mae Young Classic 2018 - Recap for September 26, 2018

We hear from Rachel Evers, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering. She wants to blaze her own path and reach the level that her father reached. Last year, she showed up a bright-eyed, star-struck girl, and she lost her focus. This year, that will not happen. She is here and focused after last year gave her a new level of preparation. We also hear from Hiroyo Matsumoto, who calls herself a "lady Godzilla." She says she will destroy anything, and says that when you see her in the ring, you will never forget her. She says that everyone should be excited to see her, as she will win the tournament.

Kassius Ohno is seen in the front row before the next match.

Hiroyo Matsumoto beats Rachel Evers in a well-received back-and-forth match to advance to the second round of the Mae Young Classic.

We hear from Taynara Conti, who says that she is the full package in the ring. She is confident she can win the tournament and show why she is the real black belt in the women's division. We also hear from Jessie Elaban, a goofy, clumsy fun lover with a ring style to match where she throws herself at people. She says the stakes are high, but she is ready for anything and will have fun doing it.

Dana Brooke is seen in the front row before the next match.

Taynari Conti beats Jessie Elaban to advance to the second round of the Mae Young Classic.

We hear from Isla Dawn, who takes a lot of inspiration from goddess worship. She says her drive and determination transfers into sports entertainment, and she is ready to go in and fight her way through the tournament. We also hear from Nicole Matthews, who says she can beat anyone up and does not care if she hurts her opponent. She was an alternate in last year's tournament, but she knows she belongs here.

Nicole Matthews beats Isla Dawn with a modified Boston Crab with a knee to the back of Isla Dawn's neck to advance to the second round of the Mae Young Classic.

We hear Io Shirai, who has a high-flying strong style inspired by Rey Mysterio. She wants to prove that women's wrestling is just as good as the men's, and she wants to lead the women's division. She was number one in Japan, and she plans to do what she did to get there to win. We also hear form Xia Brookside, a 19-year-old competitor who is the daughter of Robbie Brookside. She feels that with her pedigree, she has to prove herself a lot more, and now she is competing in front of hundreds of thousands of people who will soon see who she is.

Robbie Brookside and Kairi Sane are seen in the front row before the next match.

Io Shirai beats Xia Brookside to advance to the second round of the Mae Young Classic. After the match, Io Shirai helps Xia Brookside up and shakes her hand in a sign of respect.

Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for September 26, 2018

In New Orleans, Louisiana, it is the day of WrestleMania. Brie and Nikki try to figure out how they can sneak alcohol into the arena so they can celebrate the progress in the women's division in the last few years. On the way to the arena, however, Lana accidentally knocks the alcohol out of her hands.

Nia Jax is worried about being at her first WrestleMania, but she has decided to put her big girl pants on do what she does everyday. Meanwhile, Nattie tells Paige that she had a big fight with TJ, whom she wants to make her feel like the most special girl in the world and not just a fly on the wall. Paige talks with TJ backstage, and Nattie soon shows up. Nattie explains herself, and Paige gets them idea to get them to talk things out only to realize she may have made a big mistake. Nattie ends up feeling worse instead of better, and she ends up feeling defeated and not as confident since TJ is being blunt with her. Nattie says she feels insignificant, but Paige tells her she is not insignificant and that she has to be confident by her own means.

Paige and Sonya Deville talk about the full-circle nation of their main roster debuts taking place in the exact same venues four years apart, then WrestleMania commences.

Backstage, Paige asks Daniel Bryan for advice on a retirement speech. He tells her to be proud of her career and accomplishment just like he did, and to be proud of her wrestling heritage as well. He also tells her to focus on the positive and all of the fans and accomplishments made along the way.

Brie and Nikki meet with TJ. TJ talks with them about what is going on between him and Nattie, and they tell him to just compliment her. Afterwards, everyone in the women's dressing room try ot build each other up before the show.

The WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal commences. Brie and Nikki watch from the back as Paige guests on commentary. Paige says she could not be happier for the women's division for having four matches at WrestleMania, but it feels bittersweet since she can't be a part of any of them. Naomi considers her victory in the women's battle royal a testament to the women's division's growth and a historial moment in her career.

Backstage, TJ hands Nattie a bouquet of flowers and a card, saying he is proud of her, much to the surprise of Nattie. Everyone then watches "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey's debut match and is surprised by how good Ronda has gotten in so short a time. Meanwhile, Nia Jax is trying to figure out how she is going to top that, given that Nia and Alexa has not talked to each other much in real life following their tiff. After that, Nia Jax's match with Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women's Championship takes place, and Nia and Alexa bring the house down. After the match, Nia is given a hero's welcome in the back.

After WrestleMania, Brie and Nikki talk about the promises that Nattie made concerning their WWE Superstore appearance. In order to make it right, Brie and Nikki have brunch with some of the fans that were promised a hang-out, and they both apologize to them for everything while also making the brunch an informal Q&A session. Brie realizes that she can't do everything by herself, and realizes that she needs Nikki to lend a hand with the businesses.

Paige, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville head to a shop called "Trashy Diva" as the three of them hang out. Lana texts Paige, but Paige does not answer and the three of them have a laugh about it. Later that night, the three of them have a wild time on Bourbon Street. Later, everyone joins up at a restaurant for drinks. Everyone feels it is surreal that Paige is retiring tomorrow, especially Lana, and Nattie wants Paige to take care of her body and know that she will be there for her.

The following night at the Raw after WrestleMania, Nia Jax has her first photo shoot as WWE Raw Women's Champion. Meanwhile, Paige has to tell the world that she will no longer be an in-ring competitor, and while she does not want to say good-bye, she has to do it. Paige has her retirement speech, and she feels it hurts to tell the people goodbye as she loves the fans and their energy, as they brought her up when she felt at her lowest. Paige is also thankful for her accomplishments in WWE. Afterwards, Paige realizes she has to think about her future.

Bonus clip: Nia Jax gives Paige her support after her retirement speech.

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for September 26, 2018

Matt Striker reads a letter from Antonio Cueto on the air at the start of the show. The letter states that last week, four men had a dream of making it to the main event of Ultima Lucha Cuatro, but those dreams were crushed last week when Marty "The Moth" Martinez won both the Gift of the Gods and the Lucha Underground Championships. Many questions have been brought up because of this, and now all of the men impacted by Marty's actions - Pentagon Dark, Mil Muertes, King Cuerno and El Dragon Azteca Jr. - will do battle with one another in a Four-Way #1 Contender's Match where the winner will face Marty for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro.

Before the next match, Jack Evans says everyone would want to see a match from "wrestling's one true god, Jack Evans," but he refuses to compete in an organization that allows "a dangerous and vile individual" like XO Lishus to fight freely. He is also worried about Johnny Mundo's wedding, saying that had he been there, he would have ripped "The Monster" Matanza Cueto's head off. He says that there will be no match as long as XO Lishus is around, and says he quits. Antonio Cueto, who has been watching, says nobody likes quitters, but at the same time, he is a compassionate boss who hears Evans' complaints. He makes it clear that Jack Evans will fight tonight, and if he wins, he can walk out the door. If he loses, however, he will never walk out of the temple ever again, as he has been chosen to become the next sacrifice to the gods. Jack Evans tries to run, but the doors are locked and Matanza Cueto comes out of them soon afterwards. Evans tries to run away from Matanza, but Antonio Cueto trips Jack Evans with his cane.

"The Monster" Matanza Cueto beats Jack Evans, who is then sacrificed after the match.

Before the next match, Paul London presents El Bunny as well as The White Rabbit to the temple. The three of them then watch the match from the stands.

The Reptile Tribe (Kobra Moon, Daga, Jeremiah Snake) retain the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against Ivelisse, Joey Ryan and XO Lishus following an arm bar from Daga to Joey Ryan. After the match, Paul London and El Bunny walk down the stairs, and El Bunny fights XO Lishus and Joey Ryan. The White Rabbit gets a closer look as Paul London and El Bunny then double team Ivelisse before putting Ivelisse, Joey Ryan and XO Lishus in a triple headlock on the bottom rope.

"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Aerostar and Drago in a two-on-one Nunchaku Match with an ankle lock to Aerostar. After the match, Drago hits Strong with the nunchaku, but Strong gets Dragon into the ankle lock and breaks his ankle.

Next week: Marty "The Moth" Martinez addresses his Ultima Lucha Cuatro opponent!

Pentagon Dark beats Mil Muertes, King Cuerno and El Dragon Azteca Jr. to become #1 contender to the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro. During the match, Fenix shows up, and ring announcer Melissa Santos has to get Fenix to snap out of what he is going through. This leads to a brawl between Azteca Jr. and Fenix that heads to the back. Later on, The Mack shows up for the first time since his Haunted House Match against Mil Muertes mover a month ago, hitting Mil Muertes with two Stone Cold Stunner and allowing Pentagon Dark to get the win. After the match, The Mck tells Mil Muertes that whil he will be fighting for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro, he will be fighting him. He used to be afraid of Mil Muertes, but not anymore, and after the Haunted House Match, he is no longer afraid to die. At Ultima Lucha Cuatro, The Mack wants Mil Muertes in a deathmatch. He then tells Mil Muertes "Rest in peace, motherfucker," before leaving the ring and flipping Mil Muertes off with both hands to end the show.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for September 26, 2017

Enzo Amore shows up to start tonight's show, hobbling to the ring on one crutch. He says that last night, he was really, really hurt, and says his smile hides it as well as Cedric Alexander hides his charisma. Enzo says he hasn't called in sick a day of his life, and says he is a star, a champion, and the guy who put 205 Live on the map. He says he is the reason people stay up late on Tuesday nights and why the Cruiserweight Championship means something. As far as Neville is concerned, he feels bad for him, but asks the crowd if they realize that Neville has to wake up and look in the mirror. He says Neville may be partially responsible for how he looks right now, but he says there is more to the story. We then see footage from after Raw went off the air, when Braun Strowman hit him with a running powerslam. After that, the rest of the Cruiserweight Division got themselves a piece of Enzo Amore. The crowd chants "You deserve it!" Enzo agrees, but says he deserves the Cruiserweight title, not the beating. He says last night was supposed to be a great night, and says he flew his mom out so she could watch from the front row only for her to close her eyes and cried as he was ganged up on. He then says the people chanting "one more time" were the same people who thought Neville was a knight in shining armor for 205 Live. Enzo says he has the Cruiserweight title on ice, and reminds the fans of the no-contact clause he created before his championship celebration. Thanks to the beating, everyone has forfeited a shot at his title and he will be retiring as champion. He then says Neville will never take the Cruiserweight Championship back from him due to being the first to put his hands on him.

Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.

Akira Tozawa beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. After the match, Drew Gulak sounds his megaphone siren. He then apologizes, then gets in the ring and says he is not sorry. He says Tozawa is in direct violation of Proposal #3 for his plan for a better 205 Live. He then repeats that violation in Japanese, then tells him he has violated Proposition #7, which is in the PowerPoint presentation: no celebrating. Drew then says he has a dream of a Drew-topia where dedicated ground-based athletes can compete in piece, shake hands before and after every match, and not have to deal with needless celebration. He says Akira Tozawa's "AAAAH" chants turn the WWE fans into mindless sheep, and says the fans might as well be bleating. Tozawa responds by kicking Drew Gulak in the side of the face.

Backstage, Enzo Amore is talking to the WWE Crusierweight Championship when he meets up with Ariya Daivari. Daivari says he symphathises with Enzo Amore, and apologizes. Enzo does not accept the apology. He says he fell victim to mob mentality. Enzo is not buying it, but Daivari says he wanted nothing like what happened last night to happen, saying it was all Neville. He says Neville has been coming for him and dragging him down, and says Enzo can be a star outside of WWE. He wants to have Enzo's back. Enzo tells him he will have to prove himself. He asks Enzo to watch his match from ringside. Enzo says he will do him one better, and be in his corner. Ariya then says "How you doin'?" as they shake hands. Enzo tells him never to say that again, then tells him he will see him out there at ringside.

TJP vs. Lince Dorado ends before it can start when Rich Swann runs into the ring and throws several rights at TJP before TJP can slide out of the ring and flee through the crowd.

Next week on 205 Live: Cedric Alexander vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher!

The Brian Kendrick asks why two men who are tearing each other apart are now friends. He says he could say why, or they could show why. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher says actions speak louder than words and that there is no better action that cruelty, the gift that humanity gave itself. He says cruelty is like a season, as it comes to drop the weak like leaves on a tree. He tells Cedric Alexander to enjoy his sunny days, because next week will be the autumn of his life as well as a cruel winter for him on 205 Live.

Before the next match, Neville says he has heard what everybody is saying that yesterday, he acted irrationally and he descended into madness. He says he knew what he was doing and that it was the best night of his life.He knows he has forfeited his chance at the Cruiserweight title due to the no-compete clause, but he does not care. If given the opportunity, he will do it again and again and again. His advice to Enzo is to keep one eye open, because he never knows where he will be lurking, and that he will not let 205 Live degenerate at the hands of someone like him. Suddenly, Enzo Amore shows up to accompany Ariya Daivari to the next match.

Neville beats Ariya Daivari with the Rings of Saturn after avoiding the Hammerlock Lariat. After the match, Enzo Amore continuously smashes his crutch into the back of Neville as two referees try to get him to stop. After getting on top of him and throwing a couple of rights at him, the two referees are able to get Enzo away from Neville. Enzo chants "You deserve it!" at Neville to end the show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for September 26, 2017

Kevin Owens shows up to start tonight's show. Owens says all he has heard about for weeks is Commissioner Shane McMahon, and wants to know where he is. He says he has been called a coward for attacking WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and not being on the show last week. Now he is standing in the center of the ring, and wants to know where Shane is. Owens begins to believe that maybe Shane is the coward, but says he knows better and says Shane is a smart man. Owens says he not only has respect for Vince, but he likes Vince, and knows Shane saw what he did to a man he respects and likes and says he will find out what he will do to someone he does not. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up and wants to know what is wrong with Owens, saying he has lost complete control. He says he knows what happens when Owens snaps, and says it never ends well, and says he is here against his better judgement, knowing Owens will cross a line he has never crossed before. Once Owens crosses that line, nothing will ever be the same for Owens. He asks Owens to quit while he's ahead. Owens tells Sami not to worry about him, because he's cool and that is for him to worry about. He then says Sami Zayn is only out here because he has outshined and eclipsed him like he has the last 15 years, much less in WWE. Owens runs down his WWE accomplishments thus far, and says all Sami has done is watch from the back just like he will at Hell In A Cell, where he will destroy Shane McMahon and make him regret signing him to SmackDown. If he hasn't gone too far yet, he will now. He then asks what Sami has done of any impact in WWE. Sami says he hasn't done much, but says Owens has cut every corner possible. Sami says he will do it his way: the right way. Sami admits he hasn't done much in WWE, then says the real difference between him and Owens is that when he looks in the mirror, he doesn't see a piece of trash staring back at him. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up before it can get physical. D-Bry says Owens may be right. He says Shane is not here and does not know if he will be here at all. He says that might be better for him, and that somebody already wants to fight Owens. He then makes Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens official for later tonight.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match. As Baron Corbin is preoccupied with Styles, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger dumps Corbin out of the ring before the match begins.

Baron Corbin beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger by count-out after splashing water into the face of "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and tossing Dillinger into him at ringside. Corbin asks Styles if he feels dumb, saying he knew he and Dillinger would work together, and that AJ Styles could never succeed at defending the United States title against him one-on-one. He then says he will not take any shortcuts or squander any opportunities. At Hell in a Cell, he will take the United States title.

Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) are in the ring. Last week, Jinder Mahal says he may have went a little too far. The crowd chants for "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Jinder says he respects Nakamura, and says that this week, he will compliment him. By that, he means making fun of him again on the TitanTron by showing faces of him. Suddenly, one of the photos of Nakamura moves. It's real footage of Nakamura, who is looking at Jinder. Nakamura then tells him "This is the face of Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown Live." He then appears for real. Jinder sics the Singh Brothers on Nakamura, and Jinder takes advantage of the numbers game to get the upper hand. Nakamura get Jinder in the ring. The Singh Brothers try to stop the Kinshasa from happening, but it does not work and Nakamura manages to hit Jinder with it anyway.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to watch the next match from the front row.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley). After the match, The Usos confront The New Day, saying they only belong on the sidelines. At Hell In A Cell, they will be 5-time tag team champions. Kofi says The Usos don't know who they are talking to, and say they talk big game for someone who just lost the blue brand's tag titles. Big E says they talk big game about "The Uso Penitentiary." Xavier Woods says this gives them an idea: a tag team title match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships in a Hell In A Cell Match.

It is time for Rusev's Pride of Bulgaria Celebration. Aiden English welcomes the mayor of Rusev's hometown for Rusev's Pride of Bulgaria Celebration, then welcomes Rusev. Aiden then sings the Bulgarian national anthem as Rusev shows up carrying a Bulgarian flag to the ring and placing it in a flag holder. The mayor honors Rusev by presenting the key to the city and proclaims today to be "Rusev Day." Rusev speaks to the mayor in Bulgarian, then takes the time to relive his win against Randy Orton from last week. He says that what we have just witnessed is "the law of the jungle." that Randy Orton was the Apex Predator, but a younger, hungrier animal ripped his fangs out. Rusev then says he has killed the legend of The Legend Killer, and that SmackDown Live is his jungle now. Aiden English then sings a song he has come up with for Rusev Day, which mocks Orton's theme...and earns him an RKO out of nowhere. After an RKO from out of nowhere to Aiden English, he hits another one on Rusev.

General Manager Daniel Bryan meets with Sami Zayn, who says Commissioner Shane McMahon is coming. He says Shane is coming after Kevin Owens. Sami asks Daniel Bryan to ask Shane not to get involved in his match with Owens tonight, saying that Shane has his opportunity. Daniel Bryan says he will talk to Shane.

Backstage, Randy Orton asks Renee Young to tell Rusev that if he wants to step in his jungle, he will see him at Hell In A Cell.

Carmella ties the leash on James Ellsworth's collar to a turnbuckle bolt before the next match.

Charlotte Flair beats Carmella, then Natalya shows up. Natalya says it is great that Charlotte's father "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is recovering so he can see his "overrated daughter" fail at Hell In A Cell.

We look back at the debut of John Cena against Kurt Angle in June 2002.

Next week on SmackDown Live: The Fashion Files returns!

The Undertaker arrives...but it is really Dolph Ziggler, trolling the fans once again. Ziggler says anyone can wear a Halloween costume, get in the ring and act like a zombie, but nobody can do what he does in the ring. Ziggler continues to speak. The lights go out. Suddenly, Bobby Roode shows up. Roode tells Ziggler he is an amazing in-ring competitor...and a hypocrite for saying he doesn't care what the fans think when he does. He goes on to say that the two of them are a lot alike. He says that if Ziggler says he is the greatest in-ring competitor in WWE, then he should back up those words by facing him at Hell In A Cell. Ziggler tells Roode that his entrance proves his point, and that he is everything wrong with the WWE. Ziggler says that if Roode wants a match with him at Hell In A Cell, he's on. Ziggler tries to mock The Undertaker's "Rest In Peace" phrase, but Roode stops him and says Hell In A Cell will be absolutely glorious.

Kevin Owens beats Sami Zayn due to referee stoppage after he powerbombs Sami Zayn into the ring apron. During the match, a cameraman backstage catches Commissioner Shane McMahon entering the building. After the match, referee Charles Robinson calls for medical help. As Sami is helped to the back, Kevin Owens gets up from the commentary table and runs Sami down, then grabs a steel chair. Shane runs out, but Owens throws a chair at him and retreats through the crowd.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!