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.
Before the next match, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson says there is a buzz in the locker room because they are ready for TNA to take over the wrestling world. He then says that they do not realize that he will be the one to take them to the promised land, but unfortunately, he has to start his quest for change in "this rathole known as Baltimore, Maryland," and that he is from "a winning city" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats Jake Painter. After initially getting caught by the referee for using the ropes for leverage, Johnson gets the win by grabbing the tights after reversing a roll-up.
We look back on Abyss vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Victory Road 2010.
We look back on Mike Santana and Steve Maclin vs. AJ Francis and Trick Williams from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee for Around the Ring. Topics include how Lei Ying Lee got to know Xia Brookside when the latter moved to the United States, how they both have a common interesting in American country music, and having fun on the water.
The Home Town Man beats Mance Warner with a schoolkid pin after avoiding a knee to the face. Warner attacks The Home Town Man after the match.
John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cena says that tonight is a special night and looks back on the start of his retirement tour, and says that he was coming off some bad years and wanted to make up for it by doing great work and leaving it all in the ring. He says that he has nothing planned and that tonight is about having fun, for he has given everything he has during this tour and, and tonight, he is taking it in. Cena states that Chicago, Illinois being unable to use their voices is what makes Chicago special, and that everyone is in for one exciting night, for it is the last time he will be here in WWE and his last time on SmackDown. He says that in this exact same city, he debuted and slapped Kurt Angle and started the ride that has lasted for over two decades. He talks about how he has faced Triple H, has held United States Open Challenges and even lost to CM Punk in this city. He says he was honored and thankful to start in Chicago and experience everything that he could in the city, which leads to "Thank You, Cena!" chants as he says that the city let him experience joy. Cena thanks the fans for "a beautiful ride" and tells everyone to enjoy tonight's show before Sami Zayn suddenly shows up. Sami says he has watched Cena over the past year and that it would not feel right not to thank him on behalf of the locker room for everything he has done for them as well as for him. He talks about how he made his main roster debut against John Cena for the United States Championship and how he now holds the title, then says he wants to pay it forward like Cena did with honor and dignity. Sami asks for Cena's blessing to start his own United States open challenge, which Cena gives him before Sami states that if this is the last chance they share a ring together, then he must pay Cena back with a United States title match right now. Cena accepts the challenge and shakes Sami's hand before calling for a referee.
John Cena vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, Brock Lesnar shows up, pulls the referee out of the ring and hits Sami with an F-5 before doing the same to Cena. Lesnar then picks Cena up again for a second F-5 before leaving.
Backstage, Brock Lesnar tells John Cena that he will see him at Wrestlepalooza.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Melo Don't Miz (Carmelo Hayes and The Miz), who get a tag team title match from a distracted Aldis. After Aldis leaves, Becky Lynch shows up at the arena.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that he hoped that WWE would change only to find that the well is still poisoned. He says that he must purify the well and if that leads to his own ruin, so be it. He says that Priest will be the king who falls on his sword and that Priest always follows the rules, unlike him, who follows them until he does not.
Aleister Black beats Damian Priest after attacking him mercilessly before the match and grabbing onto referee Ryan Tran's shirt collar to block Priest's choke slam before hitting Priest with Black Mass for the win.
We see a video package for the feud between Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says that all the talk from Jade Cargill will come to an end next week. Meanwhile, Cargill watches the interview from elsewhere before Nia Jax shows up. Jade says that when she wins the WWE Women's Championship, Nia can come get her shot.
Backstage, Becky Lynch is met by General Manager Nick Aldis, who warns her that she cannot have any more issues tonight, as CM Punk is in the building.
Coby White of the Chicago Bulls is seen in the front row.
Giulia retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against "Michin" Mia Yim following the distraction by Kiana James. Kiana punches Michin a few times after the match.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss meets Charlotte Flair in the trainer's room. Charlotte wants revenge, but Alexa says now is not the time and that Charlotte needs to rest up.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up in the crowd. He says that tonight, the legend of CM Punk dies, right here, right now, and to do the honors, he introduces Becky Lynch. Becky heads to the ring and chastises the fans for chanting for Punk while she is in the ring, then goes on to ask Chicago, Illinois if they know what greatness looks like before bashing all of the city's sports teams (except the Chicago Bears) as well as the fans and Punk. CM Punk soon shows up and heads to the ring, then says it is not about Becky and more about Rollins, who he calls a coward. Becky asks Punk if he is embarrassed, but Punk says he has nothing to be embarrassed about, unlike Rollins, who keeps hiding. Becky asks Punk how his face and pride are feeling as the crowd chants "AJ Lee." Becky tells the crowd to shut up, but Punk takes offense to that and says he has people who can kick her ass. Becky eventually slaps CM Punk multiple times again while Rollins has fun in the crowd. Punk leaves the ring, and Becky tells Punk to run away and calls him an embarrassment to Chicago. Punk says he was trying to avoid this situation, as he would never put his hands on a lady, then says he has somebody who will: AJ Lee, who shows up for the first time in over ten years. Becky charges at AJ Lee, but AJ Lee gets the upper hand with the ground and pound before slapping Becky in the face. Becky flees before Punk joins AJ Lee in the ring and Rollins regroups with Becky to end the show.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), JDC and Masha Slamovich head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie says everyone has wished for them to fail, but The System does not fail, as all they needed was "a nice little reboot," and with that accomplished, it is time for them to get back their championship gold. Brian Myers says that he and Eddie are contractually obligated for a championship rematch due to being the former tag team champions, and that they will use that clause at Victory Road and challenge ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the tag team titles. JDC tells everyone to shut up, as does Moose, who says that in two weeks, Nic Nemeth will face the guy that he never beat for the TNA World Championship, and at Victory Road, he has bad news for Nemeth, as he will become a four-time TNA World Champion. Moose then addresses JDC, saying he has a big night, because if they win against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana tonight, JDC will officially become a member of The System. However, if they lose tonight, JDC is out, and everyone knows what The System does to outsiders. Alisha says everyone is asking for rematches, and that he knows her rights as champion and does not have to defend more than once every 30 days, and that she is under concussion protocol and will have a suitable replacement if she is not cleared to wrestle. Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) shows up, and while Dani Luna says that it was unfortunate what happened to Alisha, her team lost. Alisha says The System has two wins on Spitfire before telling Dani to go back to the dive bar she came from. Jody Threat says they have gotten another shot at Victory Road, but this time it is "do or die," and if Spitfire loses, they split up as a team. Alisha, seeing this as Spitfire doing her a favor, accepts the challenge.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eric Young, who says that while Steve Maclin got one over on him, he has respect for him. As for Jake Something, they have history, and he will do what he has always done and represent himself and TNA.
KUSHIDA vs. Laredo Kid ends with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander showing up and attacking both men, even putting KUSHIDA in an ankle lock. Afterwards, KUSHIDA wants Alexander in a match, and attacks Alexander on his way out and brings him back to the ring to make it happen.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA is hurt and in need of medical attention, and as Joe Hendry checks on KUSHIDA, he notices and confronts Alexander, saying he will never forget what Alexander did to him. Alexander says "Good," and walks off.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace suddenly shows up and announces that she has some exciting news: she is the official liaison between WWE and NXT and the one to make sure everything runs smoothly during this collaboration, then introduces Jordynne's challenge: Karmen Petrovic.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Karmen Petrovic. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Jordynne has been laid out and a pillow is on the mat next to her. Rosemary laughs as she watches from above, and it is obvious that Wendy Choo has attacked Jordynne.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). They brag about how The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) lost to them at Emergence, then Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and say ABC should be focused on them. Ace Austin says they have beaten them already, and Chris Bey says that if they want to run it back, they can do it next week.
We see a vignette for a female Chinese pro wrestler.
Zachary Wentz heads to the ring. Zachary talks about how he was at one of the lowest points in his life two weeks ago, but because of the fans' support, he was able to pick himself up, come back and reach the highest of the highs to become X Division Champion. "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and congratulates Wentz, saying that the championship meant that he was the best of the best, which is now Wentz, and that Wentz will have to continue to prove that when he exercises his rematch clause at Victory Road. Suddenly, The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says that Jason Hotch was "the real star of Ultimate X" and that they were robbed of the X Division title. As Skyler distracts Bailey and Wentz, Hotch attacks Bailey and Wentz from behind. All of a sudden, the brawl turns into an official match as per Director of Authority Santino Marella.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey takes the X Division Championship and personally hands it to Wentz before raising his hand.
Backstage, Steph de Lander has to lock PCO in a room on the way to the ring.
We hear from Rosemary, who lights candles as they say that they can hear The Hive again. Suddenly, Wendy Choo shows up and blows the candle out, although she can barely be seen.
Steph de Lancer heads to the ring and says that Matt Cardona has caused her a lot of issues as of late with both her and PCO, then calls Cardona out, saying they need to talk. Cardona shows up and heads to the ring, and Steph wants to know what is going on, as they used to be best friends and tag partners. Cardona says he has been missing in action for a while and that he owes her an apology. Cardona says that he is sorry that he did not crash the wedding earlier, let Steph marry PCO, and let Steph embarrass the both of them in front of the entire world. Steph tells Cardona she will not take the disrespect and says that Cardona does not own her, but Cardona produces a contract that they both signed March 13, 2023 when he found her in Australia and promised to change her career. Cardona then claims that he has done just that, then says he has held up his end of the contract and that it is Steph's turn, saying she is his property and that he owns her. Steph admits Cardona helped her, but she helped herself as well and put in the work, and that she is a superstar with or without him and that their contract means nothing to her. Cardona states that both of their lawyers as well as TNA all have a copy of the contract and that Steph will do as he tells her. As Cardona corners Steph, PCO shows up, and Cardona uses Steph as a shield before fleeing.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) backstage. Jeff says that they must win next week, and Matt agrees, as they are multiple-time tag team champions and they plan to make a statement and delete The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). Matt says that he is tired of being referred to in the past tense and that they plan to become champions again and prove they are the greatest of all time.
Eric Young beats Jake Something. After the match, Jake Something attacks Eric Young from behind and hits him with Into The Void. All of a sudden, Steve Maclin shows up to make the save for Eric Young when Jake Something tries to pick Eric Young up.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry, who says that coming up short when it comes to championship gold is an all-too-common occurrence, but his momentum cannot be denied and he makes TNA and NXT the place to be. He then says he has a championship to chase.
It is announced that Heather Reckless has been signed to TNA and that she will face "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw in her debut match next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heather Reckless, who says that she will show the world and the Knockouts Division why her name is Heather Reckless. Ash By Elegance and George Iceman show and disrupt the interview, and Iceman says that she could learn a lot from Ash. Ash agrees. Suddenly, Gisele Shaw shows up and tells them to show some respect, as it is what the division has been built on. Ash asks Gisele what she has done for TNA, and Gisele threatens to knock one of Ash's teeth out. Ash says she would love to see Gisele try, and Shaw slaps Ash in the face and leaves. All the while, Heather cannot believe what she is seeing.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry - who now has his own custom microphone cube - says that he knows The System will attack him from behind, and says The System should be the ones spinning around. Suddenly, Mike Santana is in the ring, and he and Hendry get the better of JDC and Moose. All of a sudden, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up and guests on commentary.
The System (Moose and JDC) beat Joe Hendry and Mike Santana after Joe Hendry confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander only for Alexander to hit him with a low blow. This gives Moose and JDC a breather, allowing Moose to hit Santana with a Spear for the win. As per pre-match stipulation, JDC is now a full-fledged member of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose).
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Nic Nemeth has seen the previous match, and says that all Moose had to do was look him in the eye and say he wanted to fight him. Now that he is world champion and that Moose could not be a man, they will go toe-to-toe at Victory Road and he will beat him.
We hear from Lady Frost, who says that her last match was too easy and that Red Velvet has something she wants: the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says she has been winning championships and tournaments all over the world and plans to add another in Ring of Honor, and that there will be no love lost.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka shows up and hits Comoroto with a spinebuster, then celebrates wtih Lee Johnson.
Backstage, Paul Wight interviews Anthony Henry and Beef. Henry says it is not "The Workhorsemen" without JD Drake, then walks off, much to Beef's disappointment.
Rachael Ellering beats Gigi Rey.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Top Team (Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks both the crowd and tonight's opponents.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Bronson.
Red Velvet beats Lady Frost in an ROH World Women's Television Championship Proving Grounds Match following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says her problem is with Mina Shirakawa, as she has been here week after week and Mina can dip in and out to go back to Japan like it is summer camp, and if she wants this to be a vacation, she can make it as miserable as possible. Mina shows up and dares Taya to say whatever she has to say to her face. Taya says "no," and Mina says that while everyone wants her, Taya does not.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Lights, Camera, Faction (Action Braxton, Fresco, Watson).
Diamanté beats Tiara James. After the match, Diamanté continues to attack Tiara James, then Red Velvet runs in and fights Diamanté, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he was attacked by two cowards but had to look no further than someone who was not just a friend, but a judge. "The Judge" EJ Nduka introduces himself, and says that attacks that cowards are not happening on his watch and will end today.
Griff Garrison beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker after Maria Kanellis-Bennett tosses a a boot to Garrison in full view of the ref, which allows her to hit Parker with her other boot behind the referee's back and net Garrison the win.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the fans love The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and they thought the Texas residency would be great, but it has been terrible because of the fans. He says that they will win as fast as possible and get on a plane out of Texas as quickly as possible to get away from the fans.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat Joe Alonzo Jr. and Josiah Jean.
John Silver beats Fuego del Sol despite a big boot from Evil Uno after the attempted distraction by Alex Reynolds.
Abadon beats Raché Chanel.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Josh Woods with the Iron Claw into the cross arm breaker.
Mina Shirakawa beats Taya Valkyrie with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
Tiffany Stratton retains the NXT Women's Championship against Kiana James after using Kiana James' business bag as a weapon. Tiffany misses and hits the 401K, but when the referee takes the bag out of the ring, Tiffany rakes Kiana's eyes and hits the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to retain. After the match, Becky Lynch congratulates Tiffany Stratton before mentioning that the NXT Women's Championship is the only title she has yet to win, and after Tiffany's appearance at Payback, she says it is time for The Man to come around in NXT. She announces that next week, Becky challenges Tiffany for the NXT Women's Championship.
Backstage, Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) is back in their gym. Julius says there will be more drama or goofing off, and Brutus says they have invited the whole tag team division to the gym and that it time to get back to the top of the mountain. Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Julius thanks them for their help from earlier. Suddenly Edris Enofe and Malik Blade show up wanting a tag team title match. Stacks and D'Angelo decide to stick around, as it will be a long night.
Ilja Dragunov beats Oro Mensah. After the match, Wes Lee shows up and says he has the first shot at Carmelo Hayes, but Dragunov tells him that Carmelo Hayes is his and that he will go through everyone who gets in his way. Wes Lee says he has more heart than Dragunov can handle and that he will go through him to get to the NXT Championship. Carmelo Hayes shows up and says he has talked with Shawn Michaels and has gotten all the advice he has needed to hear. He says there is no asterisk next to his match with Dragunov, saying Dragunov took a risk and he took advantage. He also says Wes Lee can come up with any excuse he wants, but Wes took a risk and he took advantage. He then announces that Wes Lee and Ilja Dragunov will face each other, and the winner will face him at No Mercy for the NXT Championship. He hopes they show mercy on each other, because at No Mercy, he will not.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is seen ripping pages out of a WWE rule book before looking at his purple striped referee shirt in the locker room.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Nathan Frazer, who says that he wants the NXT Heritage Cup back so badly as of late. Frazer says that he did not get to NXT by slowing down and that he will will not start tonight.
Backstage, Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail talk backstage when Gigi Dolin shows up and confronts Jacy for taking advantage of Thea. Blair Davenport shows up and calls Thea Hail a child trying to swim in shark-infested waters. This leads to Gigi Dolin and Blair Davenport arguing, and Thea Hail butts in and says she is a grown woman, not a kid, as she tells Gigi Dolin not to stand up for her. Gigi says she may not know Thea, but show knows Jacy, and says Jacy is not the kind of person Thea should be around. Thea refuses to listen and leaves with Jacy.
Nathan Frazer beats Duke Hudson in Group B of the Global Heritage Invitiational and scores two (2) points, putting him in a three-way tie with Joe Coffey and Duke Hudson. Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) are seen watching from a distance during this match as well as tonight's other Global Heritage Invitational match.
At the Diamond Mine gym, Hank Walker and Tank Walker talk with The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) about how well they know each other. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price introduce themselves and say they are here to win and want tag team gold, then Scrypts shows up and says that the streets made Bronco and Lucien and that he can relate to that.
Tyler Bate beats Dabba-Kato after getting him in the airplane spin.
Backstage, Dominik Mysterio meets with Carmelo Hayes and talks about how hard it is to be a champion before heading to the ring to see who he defends his title against next.
Backstage, Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez talk about how tired they are of Dominik Mysterio and Becky Lynch's appearance when Kiana James shows up and shows his displeasure with tonight's loss. Lyra tells Kiana that challenging for the title and winning it are two different things, and Kiana brags about taking the opportunity from Roxanne and her lack of hesitation towards doing it again, which starts a brawl between Kiana and Roxanne.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Baron Corbin, who says Bron Breakker and Von Wagner have something to prove and have to prove it to him. He does not care who wins tonight, and that he will enjoy watching both men destroy each other before he picks up the scraps.
In backstage footage from moments ago, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tiffany Stratton, but Tiffany refuses.
Mustafa Ali beats Dragon Lee to become the #1 contender to the NXT North American Championship following a fast count on an O'Connor Roll after Dragon Lee complains to Dominik about the cadence on the pinfall attempt from his sit-out powerbomb. After the match, Mustafa Ali punches Dominik Mysterio in the face, then shakes hands with Dragon Lee before the two of them leave.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov tells Trick Williams that he meant every word he said about him, but questions Trick's confidence in Carmelo Hayes. Trick says Carmelo can beat Dragunov again, but Dragunov gives him a week to either stop lying to his friend or stop lying to himself.
Backstage, Drew Gulak confronts Myles Borne for meeting with Fallon Henley, Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen behind his back, and he, Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp tell him that he is not ready and that next week is his one shot to make an impression.
In backstage footage from last week, Eddy Thorpe says he was ready for Dijak and that Dijak cannot win without take shortcuts, and that he is not done with Dijak yet.
Axiom vs. Butch in Group A of the Global Heritage Invitational ends in a ten-minute time limit draw. Axiom and Butch both earn one point. After the match, Tyler Bate shows up.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Von Wagner is seen apologizing in advance to the announce table for putting Bron Breakker through it. When Mr. Stone shows up, Von Wagner tells him that Breaker is going to get tabled tonight.
Back at the Diamond Mine gym, the entire tag team division is there when Los Lotharios (Humerto Carrillo and Angel Garza) show up wanting the NXT tag team titles. D'Angelo tells them threatening the D'Angelo Family (D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) is not a good idea, but Angel Garza says he and Humberto Carrillo will claw their way to the tag team titles. When D'Angelo tells Los Lotharios to claw their way out of the room, Garza throws a punch at D'Angelo, starting a brawl between all the tag teams.
Thea Hail beats Gigi Dolin with the Kimura Lock after Blair Davenport attacks Gigi Dolin on the outside as Jacy Jayne distracts the referee.
Backstage, Ivy Nile shows up at a destroyed Diamond Mine gym to see that The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) have never felt better after fighting the rest of the NXT tag team division.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan talks with Lyra Valkyria about her recent loss when Dana Brooke shows up and accuses Lyra of trying to break them up as a team. Lyra says she had no problem with Dana up until now and says she was not teaching Kelani anything, but after she is done with Dana, Kelani may learn to make better friends.
In backstage footage from moments ago, Tiffany Stratton says she has done more in her first two years than Becky Lynch did, and while Becky Lynch may be a star, she is the center of the universe, and her championship is not going anywhere.
Baron Corbin guests on commentary for the next match.
Bron Breakker beats Von Wagner in a no-disqualification match despite Wagner powerbombing Breakker through the announce table. After the match, Breakker attacks Von Wagner with a chair before hitting him in the head with the ring steps, which the show blacks out to censor, ending the show.
Edge heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He calls out Dominik Mysterio, saying he has known him since he was a kid before mentioning his history with Rey Mysterio and how he calmed Dominik down in front of his first match in front of a live audience. Edge says Dominik felt like a nephew to him, but Dominik does not feel the same way. He says that he apologized for accidentally Spearing him, and that he did not come back to get between him and Rey. Edge says he felt responsible for The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) and how they made their lives hell, then says he knows Rey raised Dominik better than that. He says that Rey and Dominik can hash things out, but he is a different beast entirely. Edge warns Dominik that "a man's game is played with a man's price," then tells Dominik that he is going to beat his ass before he gets in the ring. Suddenly, Rey Mysterio shows up instead of Dominik. Rey tells Edge that his son messed up big time and asks for an apology on his behalf, and tells him not to fight Dominik. Edge tells Rey that while he loves him, Dominik is old enough to stand for his actions. Edge calls Dominik out again, but gets Rhea Ripley instead. Rhea tells Rey and Edge that they got what was coming to them, especially when Edge replaced Dominik like he did not matter and Rey though he could protect Dominik. She says that Dominik is not Rey's "baby boy" anymore and that she says the potential in him and made him a man. Dominik then shows up wearing all-black dress clothes, and Rey tells Dominik to snap out of it, as he still has times, and make amends with Edge. Rhea tells Rey that he can't fight Dominik's battles for him, then tells Edge he is past his time and cannot stop his judgment day. Rhea and Dominik approach the ring, then Rey tells Edge he does not want a part of this and that he is out. Rey leaves the ring and confronts Dominik, telling him not to do what he is about to do, but Dominik is only focused on Edge. Rey leaves, and Edge dares Dominik to get in the ring. Suddenly, Finn Balor and Damian Priest attack Edge from behind. Domink gets in the ring and looks down at Edge, then Rey comes back. Rhea and Dominik stand in Rey's way, then attack him and throw him into the ring steps. Damian Priest hits Edge with South of Heaven, then Rhea Ripley hands a chair to Dominik, who in turn hands it to Edge. Damian Priest keeps Edge down so that Finn can hit the knees with the chair, then place the chair on the leg so Finn can hit the Coup de Grace. Finn hits the Coup de Grace on the chair, hurting Edge's left knee, then The Judgment Day leaves as a foursome.
It is announced that Edge has been taken to a local medical facility.
In footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa. (Ciampa is now going by the full "Tommaso Ciampa" name again.) The Miz refuses to talk about Dexter Lumis, and Ciampa accuses Sarah of stirring up drama and says Miz is the victim here. As The Miz is talking about his steel cage match with Bobby Lashley, he and Tommaso Ciampa see a crashed, upside-down car.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) vs. Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to determine a #1 contender for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships ends with Braun Strowman making a surprise return and decimating everyone - including security - before putting Angelo Dawkins through the announce table with a running powerslam. During the commercial break, Strowman grabs Chad Gable and hits him with a running powerslam.
Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah beat Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop after Raquel is able to grab Doudrop off the top rope and hit her with a Texano Bomb.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Rey Mysterio, who says that he loves his son Dominik and needs a word in private with him. As far as The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio), they are trying to tear his life apart. He says that he will not put his hands on his son, but The Judgment Day has it coming, and he wants either Finn Balor or Damian Priest in the ring tonight.
Austin Theory (now going by his full name since Clash at the Castle) heads to the ring. Theory admits things did not go as planned on Saturday, then says Clash at the Castle was a success. He says people wanted to see him fail at his cash-in, but he still stands in the ring with the contract. After stating that he is the future undisputed champion, then says that when he gets knocked down, he gets back up, even if it is a sucker punch from a world champion boxer like Tyson Fury. Theory says that he is glad Roman Reigns is still champion after Drew McIntyre embarrassed himself in front of friends and family, as he and Roman have unfinished business. He says he will end Roman's two-year reign as champion and he will become the new champion, then Kevin Owens shows up. Owens asks Theory what is going on with his jaw after Theory keeps putting his hand on it and keeps moving it, then Owens mentions that Theory got knocked out before saying "You got KO'd! See what I did there?" This starts a "You got KO'd" chant, then mentions that Austin Theory found his first name again before stating that he despises arrogant and delusional people, saying that Theory is the most arrogant and delusional of all. Owens says that Tyson Fury did Theory a favor, because if Theory did cash in, he would have been put in the ground and lost his cash-in opportunity. Theory tells Owens he does not know what he is talking about and says Owens is jealous has not won a title in years while he is climbing the ladder of success and doing things people like Owens could never do. He then says that he feels sorry for Owens and says he will let him be the first person he beats after he wins the undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Owens says that he nearly had Drew McIntyre beaten recently and almost beat Roman Reigns six months into his championship reign, and that Theory only has the Money In The Bank contract because he was not in the match for it. Theory says Owens is in "fairytale land," then says the reality is that he is the future of the business while Owens is trying to stay relevant. Owens says he is where he is because of staying relevant, then tells Theory that he was the hand-picked future, but not anymore, and that sooner or later, a referee will happen and someone makes a match. A referee shows up, and Owens says they can have a fight right now.
Kevin Owens beats Austin Theory.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa. The Miz insists that he has nothing to say about Dexter Lumis. Ciampa says that if it were not for Lumis, he would have become champion. He says that The Miz has asked for a steel cage to prove he is better than Bobby Lashley. Miz says that tonight, there will be nobody lurking in the shadows and no escape, and he will win the United States Championship.
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs are seen in the front row.
WWE honors Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Captain Thomas "Patrick" Payne.
As Damage Control (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) head to the ring, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop are seen arguing in the background again, and this time, Nikki takes her mask off and throws it at Doudrop before walking off.
Damage Control (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) head to the ring. Bayley mentions their history at Clash at the Castle, and Dakota Kai mentions that if they can beat the best, then imagine what they can do to the rest of the roster. Iyo Sky says they will take the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships next week. Dakota says she was not legal when she was pinned, then says Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez can pretend to be champions for another week before they take what is theirs. Bayley says that despite that setback, they overcame at Clash at the Castle. Bianca Belair shows up and tells Bayley that she may have gotten the better of her, she is back tonight, and if Bayley wants a challenge, she will get one. She proposes a match between herself and Bayley tonight. Bayley says that all she is doing tonight is celebrating beating Bianca, but Bianca says it took all three of them to beat her, but if she wants to feel in control, that is okay, because she may have her minions, but she has the Raw Women's Championship. She says that unless it is one-on-one and she has the Raw Women's Championship, Bayley has nothing. Bayley says "Is that right?", then Damage Control leaves the ring and Bayley says she has beaten Bianca and has nothing else to prove. She says that Bianca is still trying to play "Miss Perfect" all the time and that Bianca's ego cannot handle the one loss, and that Bianca is trying to challenge her to make it feel like less of a fluke. Bayley says Damage Control has the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships to worry about, but when she comes for the Raw Women's Championship, she will come for it one way or another.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Johnny Gargano. Gargano says he has been swimming with sharks his whole career, but he has a few goals left to accomplishment and Austin Theory has forgotten what he is capable of in the ring. Theory shows up and says nobody cares, as Gargano has been doing nothing but talking. Gargano then tells Theory that next week, he returns to in-ring action.
Damian Priest beats Rey Mysterio when Dominik gets in the way during the 619, allowing Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor to distract Rey and the referee. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) gives Dominik Mysterio a chance to put Edge back into retirement. She then announces that Dominik Mysterio will go one-on-one with Edge next week.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley, who says that The Miz only wants a steel cage to be safe from Dexter Lumis, but Miz will be in the cage with the most dangerous man in WWE. He says that when the steel cage door closes, the only thing Miz will be worried about is him.
Backstage, Braun Strowman declares that the monster of all monsters is back and that no one is safe, and that he will see everyone on SmackDown.
In footage from after Clash at the Castle, Matt Riddle says he let his emotions get the best of him and Seth Rollins stomped his brains into the canvas. He wants a rematch with Rollins and he wants it as soon as possible. Afterwards, Schreiber interviews Rollins, who says he admires Riddle's guts, but he came to Cardiff, Wales and did what he set out to do. He says a rematch is not in the cards and he is moving on to bigger and better things.
Bobby Lashley retains the WWE United States Championship against The Miz after Dexter Lumis pops out from underneath the ring after The Miz tries to climb out of the cage. After the match, Dexter Lumis climbs into the cage. Miz tries to get out, but Lashley shuts the door on him and Dexter Lumis puts Miz in Silence to end the show.
This week on Raw Talk: Kevin Owens! Johnny Gargano! Damage Control (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky)!
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat Jordan Kross and Renny D.
Serena Deeb beats Nikki Victory by submission.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beats Brandon Gore and JDX. During the match, Matt Hardy shows up on the stage and watches the match, and Private Party notice. After the match, Matt Hardy tells them he is watching.
Skye Blue beats Diamante.
Marina Shafir and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beat Madison Rayne and Queen Aminata.
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy, Wheeler Yuta) and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beat The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy, Marq Quen, Isiah Kassidy, Angelico, Jack Evans) in a ten-man tag team match on the Buy-In. After the match, Jack Evans attacks Orange Cassidy, and The Butcher shows up for the first time in seven months to decimate Cassidy with a clothesline before slamming him down on the middle of the ring. Before The Hardy Family Office can do any more damage - and cut Orange Cassidy's hair - Jungle Boy runs back into the ring along with multiple members of the locker room.
We hear from Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page). He says that he and a few MMA fighters here for less talk and a lot more action, and Ethan Page says that while they have the gift of gab, they are also dangerous men. Scorpio Sky says that sometimes, they have to step out of the comfort zone and into the danger zone. Lambert says the only thing everyone with him is waiting for is whose ass to kick and when.
Miro retains the AEW TNT Championship against Eddie Kingston after the referee stops Eddie Kingston from sending Miro into an unprotected turnbuckle, allowing Miro to hit a low blow followed by a running kick to the face for the win.
Jon Moxley beats Satoshi Kojima with two Paradigm Shifts, the second one being an overhead variation. After the match, Minoru Suzuki shows up and has a staredown with Suzuki, then both men trade forearms. Minoru Suzuki gets the last word with a rear naked choke followed by a Gotch-style piledriver.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Kris Statlander with the Lockjaw following the Pittsburgh Sunrise and a curb stomp.
Backstage, Alez Marvez interviews Andrade, who says that he is here to fight and that he has nothing to do with PAC's flight being cancelled. Chavo Guerrero says PAC is not here because he is scared and everyone knows it. Chavo also says The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) were also scared and happened to miss their flight, too, and Andrade says he will face PAC this Friday on Rampage, where there will be no more excuses.
Before the next match, The Lucha Brothers' (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) theme is performed live, and Don Callis guests on commentary.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a steel cage match to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships, ending The Young Bucks' reign at 303 days. After the match, Penta el Zero Mieddo celebrates with his family.
Ruby Soho - formerly known as Ruby Riott in WWE - makes her AEW debut by drawing the Joker Card is drawn by Ruby Soho, then last eliminates Thunder Rosa to win the Casino Battle Royal and become #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship.
Clubs
Hikaru Shida
Skye Blue
Emi Sakura
The Bunny
Abadon
Diamonds
Anna Jay
Kiera Hogan
KiLynn King
Diamante
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose
Hearts
Thunder Rosa
Penelope Ford
Riho
Jamie Hayter
Big Swole
Spades
Tay Conti
Red Velvet
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch
Jade Cargill
Rebel
Joker
Ruby Soho
Before the next match, MJF comes out to a fake "Y2J" entrance to troll everyone, and "Judas" by Fozzy is played live on guitar by Billy Grey during Chris Jericho's entrance.
MJF almost beats Chris Jericho after hitting Jericho with his own baseball bat, but Jericho gets his foot on the bottom rope before the three count. Referee Paul Turner shows up and tells match referee Aubrey Edwards what has happened, and gets the match restarted. Jericho gets the win - and saves his wrestling career in AEW - after countering the Salt of the Earth into the Walls of Jericho and steps on MJF's back after dragging MJF away from the ropes to the center of the ring.
We see footage of Darby Allin on a helicopter carrying a body bag with "Best In The World" - complete with a body - on a hook. Darby Allin then leaps off the helicopter.
CM Punk beats Darby Allin with the GTS in his first wrestling match since the 2014 Royal Rumble. After the match, Sting shows up and shakes hands with CM Punk, who then thanks Darby Allin in a show of respect. Darby Alling gets up under his own power, then shakes hands with CM Punk.
Full Gear is live on pay-per-view Saturday, November 13th!
Paul Wight beats QT Marshall.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says his rivalry with Minoru Suzuki is born from pain and violence and that they have had great wrestling matches. Moxley says he will bury Suzuki like a bully back home before welcoming him to the jungle.
We hear from Malakai Black, who tells Dustin Rhodes that he wants him to be as mad as humanly possible so he can be so predictable that he slips up, and reminds him that he is mad because of what he has done to The Nightmare Factory and especially to Cody Rhodes. He tells Dustin Rhodes to think about that when it comes time on Wednesday to pay the boatman's toll.
Kenny Omega retains the AEW World Championship against Christian Cage following a run-in by The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) and a One-Winged Angel from the top rope. After the match, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) show up to attack Christian Cage alongside The Good Brothers. Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) runs into the ring but is easily outnumbered. Afterwards, Kenny Omega says nobody is on his level and that he has proven it daily, monthly and yearly wherever he goes, and that when it comes to the AEW World Championship, the only people who have a chance to beat him are not here, tired or already dead. All of a sudden, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Adam Cole suddenly shows up, then superkicks Jungle Boy before hugging The Young Bucks. After Omega brags about being Cole being his best friends, Cole says The Elite is the most dominant faction in the history of the business and that there is no chance in hell no one wills top them. As Kenny Omega calls this a happy ending and bids the audience tonight, Bryan Danielson - also known as Daniel Bryan - shows up. Daniel Bryan helps Jurassic Express and Christian Cage up, then Kenny Omega runs away as he, Jurassic Express and Christian fight The Elite. It is not long before Daniel Bryan and company end up on top, and the four of them stand tall in the ring to end the show.
This week's episode is a "best-of" episode centered around The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas). Highlights and matches include:
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) airing Happy Hour on television
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) and "The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. Bullet Club ("The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) for the ROH World Si-Man Tag Team Championships from August 25, 2018
Vincent showing up on the show out of nowhere to take credit for The Bouncers' (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) recent success
Cheeseburger showing up as the first official guest on the show and talking about their match at ROH Unauthorized
Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger and Triple Cheeseburger (Double and Triple being The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas, respectively) vs. Dalton "White" Castle, Kenny "Burger" King and "Burger" Flip Gordon at ROH Unauthorized
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) with The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) prior to the next match.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships from Mass Hysteria 2019
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) with Session Moth Martina to close out the show, with Martina declaring her love for Milonas while drunk only to come out of her hangover
We hear from MJF, who says that tonight will be the greatest night to grace the sport, and while Moxley seemed to have the upper hand, everyone is "a smooth-brained idiot," and he proved he could be just as violent and vicious as Moxley last week. Instead of continuing to do that, however, MJF say swill keep Jon Moxley in the ring like a dog on the leash and that he will not allow Moxley to brawl outside of the ring. He mentions that Moxley's finisher is banned and that while it seems Moxley has more ways to torture him, he really does not, and that bad things will happen to those who get between him and his goals. He says that tonight, everyone will get a real paradigm shift.
We hear from some of the participants in the Casino Battle Royal.
We hear from some more of the participants in the Casino Battle Royal.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he woke up with the taste of his own blood still in his mouth, as it is the taste of adrenaline and being alive. He says that his health is on the line tonight, as MJF wants to take him out, and the AEW World Championship is on the line. Moxley says he has been on a rampage in AEW for over a year, and that everything he has gone through to get to where he is today is something MJF will never understand. He says that he is an animal backed into a corner ready to scratch and claw and bite whenever necessary, and while MJF gets off on being a dick, he is the bad guy, not MJF.
"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Serpentico during the Buy-In.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and John "4" Silver) during the Buy-In.
Big Swole beats Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. in a Tooth And Nail Match after shooting a sedative into Baker's leg before putting a breathing mask on Baker's mouth to get her to breathe an anesthetic gas.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus).
Lance Archer last eliminates Eddie Kingston to win the Casino Battle Royal and earn a shot at the AEW World Championship. During the match, Pentagon Jr. is now referred to as "Penta El Zero M," and Matt Sydal makes his AEW debut as the Joker Card. Shortly after Sydal makes his entrance, he goes for a top rope Shooting Star Press only to slip and fall on his back.
At the start of the next match, Matt Hardy is looking for Sammy Guevara in TIAA Bank Field. He soon finds Sammy in a vehicle, but Sammy fails to run him over.
Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Hardy in a Broken Rules Match ends with Matt Hardy being knocked out after hitting his head on concrete after being tackled off a platform and put through a table...almost. Suddenly, it is announced that there must be a winner, and the fight immediately resumes when Matt Hardy attacks Guevara from out of nowhere near the stands. The match continues.
Matt Hardy beats Sammy Guevara in a Broken Rules Match after both men climb up stage scaffolding only for Matt Hardy to punch Guevara off and send him falling through part of the stage.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Thunder Rosa.
We hear from "Superbad" Kip Sabian, who announces that he and Penelope Ford are getting married, and that the wedding will be live on Dynamite. He then mentions that there will be a bachelor party, and that the best man will be revealed on Dynamite. Kip Sabian then plugs his Twitch page, and the words "This message approved by All Elite Wrestling" pop up as soon as Sabian snaps his fingers.
The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall), Matt Cardona and Scorpio Sky beat The Dark Order (Brodie Lee, Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Colt Cabana) after Colt Cabana misses a top rope moonsault on Dustin Rhodes. After the match, an angry Brodie Lee confronts Colt Cabana for costing The Dark Order the match. Cabana immediately takes full blame for The Dark Order's loss. Evil Uno helps Colt Cabana to the back. Afterwards, Tony Schiavone interviews Dustin Rhodes, who says that The Dark Order has been left in the dust tonight for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who will come back soon and take back what is his. It is then announced that Dustin Rhodes will get a shot at the AEW TNT Championship on Dynamite, and Dustin says it has been a long time since he placed gold on his waist, that hard work pays and that this train is rolling. He then tells Brodie Lee that he is coming for his blood and that Hell is coming with him.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega with two assisted spike piledrivers on Page following an inadvertent V-Trigger to Page from Omega to become the AEW World Tag Team Champions! During the match, it is announced that Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevara will be okay following their Broken Rules Match earlier tonight, and that Matt Hardy was cleared for competition before the match was allowed to resume. After the match, Omega grabs a small ringside table, but throws it aside. Page walks up to Omega, but he collapses, and Omega does not catch him. Omega heads to the back alone. Omega meets with The Young Bucks and tells them "I'm done." The Young Bucks then follow Omega out of the arena to a black SUV. Omega gets in the SUV alone after asking the Bucks to leave with him.
Backstage, Chris Jericho says what he has been doing with Orange Cassidy for the last 14 weeks was an experiment to see if Orange Cassidy could be a main event draw, and that tonight, Orange Cassidy is a legit main event draw in AEW and he is responsible for that. Jericho says that Orange Cassidy will find out that he makes main event stars and makes dreams come true, and that he can break them. He says that he will hit him with the Judas Effect and Walls of Jericho before throwing him in mimosa. He then says that Orange Cassidy is good, but not good enough, and tonight, Orange Cassidy is done.
Orange Cassidy beats Chris Jericho in a Mimosa Mayhem Match after knocking Jericho off the middle rope and into a mimosa vat with two Orange Punches.
Full Gear is live on Saturday, November 7th!
Jon Moxley retains the AEW World Championship against MJF after hitting MJF with the Paradigm Shift behind the referee's back while Wardlow distracts the referee so that he can throw the Dynamite Diamond Ring to MJF to use as a weapon. MJF gets the ring, but Moxley is staring him down when he gets it, and he hits the Paradigm Shift for the win.
It is announced at the start of this show is an all-new episode with all-new action for the first time in five months.
John Roberts interviews Watts in the ring. Watts says he is feeling great and positive, as he likes the direction he has taken the Hollywood Heritage Championship and is issuing an open challenge for the belt right here, right now. Anthony Idol shows up in street clothes to answer, but Ray Rosas runs past him, answering the challenge first.
Ray Rosas beats Watts with a counter into an O'Connor Roll to become the Hollywood Heritage Champion! After the match, Watts is speechless as John Roberts tries to interview him to the back.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Nikko Marquez. The two of them argue about current events, with Nikko saying that the current world situation isn't real and that the women's division is out of control following the last match between Lacey Ryan and Heath Monroe when Halston Boddy shows up to throw in his two cents. Suddenly, Nikko says that maybe CWFH from Hollywood doesn't need a women's division, Halston Boddy tries to talk some sense into Nikko. Suddenly, it is revealed that Watts is suddenly enraged backstage on his way out.
The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beat Jose Santiago and Jack Cartwright after Jervis is monkey flipped into the corner and is able to tag in Shaw, who hits Sweet Victory for the win.
Before the next match, Frankie Frank is about to sing a song when "King FatBoy" Papo Esco shows up to make his CWFH debut.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco beats Frankie Frank.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews Ray Rosas, who is approached by Adrian Quest and Andy Brown. Brown tells him that the three of them still have a match later.
Dan Joseph retains the United Television Championship against EJ Sparks. After the match, John Roberts interviews Joseph, who says he was waiting months for competition and got it in the form of EJ Sparks. He then says he will be at UWN Primetime Live on September 15th.
It is announced that women's division action will return next week.
Will Allday, Danny "Limelight" Rivera and Clark Connors beat STATiC (Ray Rosas, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) with a schoolkid pin from Allday to Rosas after Brown and Quest turn against Rosas and refuse to tag him out. After the match, Quest and Brown attack Rosas, and Brown chokes Rosas with a belt before shoving his face into the front plate of the Hollywood Heritage Championship.
We get a closer look at Chilean luchadora Zatara, who claims to fight an intelligent form of lucha libre and says that nobody will forget her name after this tournament. We also get a closer look at Tegan Nox, who likes to hit people hard and fly through the air while doing the unconventional. (Tegan Nox was almost at last year's tournament, but she suffered a torn ACL before she could take part.)
Tegan Nox advances to the second round of the Mae Young Classic against Zatara despite damage to her surgically repaired right knee during the match.
Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon are seen in the front row.
We get a closer look at Rhea Ripley, who feels she made a complete and utter fool out of herself and plans to prove what she is all about with a darker and better version of herself, and says she is going to rip every competitor apart. We also get a closer look at MJ Jenkins, who calls herself strength, beauty and sass that is about to blow everyone's mind.
Rhea Ripley advances to the second round of the Mae Young Classic against MJ Jenkins.
We get a closer look at Vanessa Kraven, who says she is a monster but also has a playful side, and that she loves to hit hard. We also get a look at Lacey Lane, a multi-styled wrestler and former college basketball stand-out who wants to prove that she is just as good as the guys, and considers The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) an inspiration.
Lio Rush is seen in the front row.
Lacey Lane advances to the second round of the Mae Young Classic with an upset win against Vanessa Kraven with a crucifix bomb.
Backstage, Natalya says she is glad to be here, and says it is incredible to be surrounded by women who have her passion for wrestling and inspire everyone to be better. Natalya says she is rooting for Mia Yim and Io Shirai, and hopes they both do amazing in the tournament.
We get a closer look at Meiko Satomura, who wrestled in World Championship Wrestling 23 years ago in the short-lived women's division of the mid-1990s despite being a rookie, and started dreaming of coming back to America on the road to becoming a top wrestler. She promises that she will bring a bigger revolution than ever in the tournament. We also get a closer look at Killer Kelly, the first Portuguese female wrestler to compete in the WWE. She says that the fans will soon remember her name as she takes down her opponents by any means necessary.
Funaki and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger are seen in the front row.
Meiko Satomura advances to the second round of the Mae Young Classic against Killer Kelly. Both women show respect after the match.
In Mil Muertes' shrine, Catrina tells Mil Muertes she is done with him and that she has her life back again after wasting it in the temple with him. She says they can rule the underworld together, but she never really loved Mil Muertes and the man she truly loved gave her freedom that she refuses to throw away. She then gives Mil Muertes to remember him by: the stone that she used to control him. As she leaves, she is confronted by Melissa Santos, and both women get into a fight. Mil Muertes looks at the stone as Melissa and Catrina continue to brawl. Catrina gets Melissa in an arm bar, and tells her that Fenix never really loved her, saying that Fenix gave her a thousand lives so that she could live again. Melissa says Fenix died Catrina, but Catrina will die for her. The brawl goes outside, and Catrina tries to choke Melissa out with the medallion, but Melissa fights back and sends Catrina flying back, forcing her to grab onto a pipe at the edge of the rooftop. Suddenly, Mil Muertes shows up, tells Melissa to leave, then helps Catrina up before putting the stone back in her hand. Catrina smiles as if she saw this coming, then Mil Muertes drops her. Afterwards, Melissa approaches Catrina's body as Aerostar, and when Melissa tells him she did not do this, Aerostar tells her he knows, and asks for her help by giving him the medallion in exchange for what her heart most desires. He absorbs the power of the stone used to control Mil Muertes, then tells her he will be back. We then go back ten weeks earlier, and see Catrina absorbing Fenix's life in order to revive herself. Aerostar goes back to that time after Catrina has left, and uses the power of the stone to revive Fenix, telling him to come with him. Aerostar then returns ten weeks forward to the present, this time with Fenix. Melissa hugs Fenix, who hugs her back. Aerostar tells Melissa that Fenix has been taken out of time, and that it will take a while for him to be the same again. Melissa says they have all the time in the world, and Melissa hands Aerostar the medallion, thanking him. Aerostar teleports away, and we see dots flying around in one of Fenix's eyes.
It is announced that Johnny Mundo is unable to face Pentagon Dark for the Lucha Underground Championship following the attack on him and Taya at the wedding last week from "The Monster" Matanza Cueto. It is also mentioned that Joey Wrestling is here tonight, and even though he is not contracted to be in the temple, he is here to night to get a modicum of revenge.
Melissa Santos is back as ring announcer this week.
Before the next match, Antonio Cueto says he has heard that Joey Wrestling was a little upset about his son "The Monster" Matanza Cueto crashing Johnny Mundo and Taya's wedding last week, and says that tonight, he will get a chance at revenge. Tonight, Joey will have his first-ever Lucha Underground match, and he wishes he had alerted the paparazzi as the headlines tomorrow would read "Joey Wrestling arrives in Lucha Underground and becomes the next sacrifice to the gods."
"The Monster" Matanza Cueto beats Joey Wrestling, then Joey Wrestling is sacrificed to the gods.
Killshot - now with a new look that involves tactical gear - beats Big Bad Steve. During the match, Son of Havoc shows up with a cup of soda and a bucket of popcorn to get a closer look at the match from the front row. After the match, the fans chant for Son of Havoc, and Killshot turns around on his way to the back and knocks the bucket of popcorn out of Son of Havoc's hands. This leads to a brawl between the two men, which ends with Son of Havoc ripping Killshot's mask off. Killshot runs to the back, completely covering his face with his hands.
Before the next match, Pentagon Dark says he wanted to give a wedding gift to Johnny Mundo and Taya: breaking Johnny MUndo's arm. However, the doctor won't let Mundo wrestle him tonight, which makes him sad, because tonight, he is in the mood to break some bones. He then issues an open challenge to "anyone in the back who has the balls to face [him] tonight" for the Lucha Underground Championship. That challenge is answered by Hernandez, who says that if Pentagon Dark wants anyone with balls, then he is the one with the biggest balls in the building. He says he would have been Lucha Underground Champion at Aztec Warfare if Pentagon Dark had not broken his arm, but Pentagon Dark tells him to go screw himself and get down to the ring. Hernandez says that if Pentagon Dark has the balls to face him, then the Lucha Underground Championship is coming home with him.
Pentagon Dark retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Hernandez. After the match, Pentagon Dark almost breaks Hernandez's arm again, but King Cuerno shows up and hits The Thrill Of The Kill on the Lucha Underground Championship to end the show.
Kassius Ohno beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves. After the match, Ohno says that when he came back to NXT, there was so much buzz until there wasn't, and he became an afterthought. He says it tore him up thinking about it, but he knows now there will always be someone new and fresh, and whoever the next guy with buzz is, he is going to be the first one to welcome them before knocking them to the back of the line.
The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in their televised debut after The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show up and distract Montez Ford by stealing Street Profits' jewelery, allowing Jaxson Ryker to hit Montez Ford with a cheap shot on the outside. (The Forgotten Sons are accompanied by Jaxson Ryker, best known as Gunner from Impact Wrestling.)
General Manager William Regal interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic). Otis Dozovic admits he broke a toilet in the Performance Center, but Tucker Knight tells him this is not what this is about. We learn that Heavy Machinery supplied video footage, but Regal wants more. Knight says he saw Johnny Gargano in the bushes, which was not in the footage.
We see footage from last week where Pete Dunne and Ricochet argue backstage. Both men claim they are better than the other, and Ricochet tells Dunne he will soon take his title. It is then announced that both men will face each other in a Champion vs. Champion Match with both the NXT North American Championship and the WWE United Kingdom Championship on the line.
We see a vignette for War Raiders.
Kairi Sane pulls the NXT Women's Championship out of a treasure chest full of gold coins on the way to the ring for the next match.
Kairi Sane beats Trish Adora. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and shoves down the treasure chest of gold coins on the stage before telling Kairi to enjoy her fantasy while she can, because reality will hit her ship like a cannonball when she invokes her rematch clause. As for tonight, she wants to "see if this pirate can swim." Kairi Sane seemingly comes out on the losing end of a quick brawl after a clothesline, but Kairi gets up and fights back, forcing Baszler to retreat.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has not been seen since NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 as he does not have a #1 contender. With Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano gone, he truly is the last man standing, the main event, the NXT Champion and the best sports entertainer of all time. He also is filming this on his own time because he is sick and tired of the fans' opinions, and that he does not want to be "the voice of the voiceless;" instead, he wants to lead wolves as he is the top of the food chain. He knows everybody wants to hear what he has to say, and that fewer hear his message, and asks everyone to follow his lead.
General Manager William Regal interviews Lars Sullivan, who apologizes for not letting him know he has been medically cleared sooner. Sullivan says he was at Full Sail University to locate Aleister Black on the night of the attack, but he heard him scream out in the distance, and when he finally got close enough, Aleister Black was laid out. The last thing he saw was The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) leaving and William Regal showing up, and also says that if he did do it, Aleister would be out for longer than he already is. General Manager William Regal puts Lars Sullivan in a match with Raul Mendoza for next week, and asks that his path of destruction stay in the ring.
Velveteen Dream beats Johnny Gargano with a Dream Valley Driver as Gargano runs at him to hit him with a knee to the face in response to Velveteen Dream calling him a failure and a disappointment. After the match, half of the fans chant "Johnny Failure" while the other half chants "Johnny Wrestling." Gargano sits on the apron and looks at a fan that he thanked earlier in the match for reminding him of who he was, then heads to the back from the side. As he does, he looks back at the fans one more time. The show ends.
Nigel McGuinness replaces Corey Graves on commentary on 205 Live.
Rich Swann gets a rather interesting seat on top of the commentary table - and brings popcorn - for the next match.
TJP beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, Rich Swann gets in the ring and tells TJP that he hopes TJP is ready for their match next week.
Drew Gulak is seen passing out pamphlets for his campaign for a better 205 Live backstage.
Rich Swann vs. TJP is official for next week.
Before the next match, Gulak talks about his campaign for a better 205 Live. He says he should have gotten a slot in the Fatal 5-Way match, and states he is not in the title picture because people fear what they do not understand. He has a PowerPoint presentation, which he shows on the TitanTron. His proposals including no jumping off the top or middle rope. Akira Tozawa gets in the way of his other proposals.
Akira Tozawa beats Drew Gulak.
Enzo Amore says it doesn't take a rocket scientist that he is 3-0, and says 205 Live is full of gifted athletes. Enzo knows his offense is ground-based, but he's here. He knows it is a hard road, but he wants the Cruiserweight title. Suddenly, Neville shows up. He says Enzo is as ridiculous as he looks, and says 205 Live is for serious athletes only. He tells Enzo he has no business entertaining the idea of being in the same ring as him. Enzo says this isn't Game of Thrones and that he is not playing his games, and that the Cruiserweight title will soon be his.
Enzo Amore beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, Gran Metalik, The Brian Kendrick and Cedric Alexander after grabbing Alexander's tights on the schoolboy pin to face Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at No Mercy.
It is announced that JBL has stepped down from the commentary table due to his expanding charity work, and will be replaced by Corey Graves.
Orton says he's seen more rising stars crash and burn than he counts. He wonders if the same will happen to "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Randy Orton says it can all end if one is distracted for even one minute, and that nobody will stand in his way of taking the WWE Championship back from Jinder Mahal. Nakamura respects Orton and how he can strike from nowhere. He is on his own mission to win the WWE title, and the pain he will inflict on "The Viper" will be felt everywhere.
James Ellsworth and Carmella are in the ring. Kevin Owens shows up and says that he is now the special guest referee for Carmella's match tonight with Natalya, and tries to take the referee shirt from the referee. Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up and tells Owens he will not make himself a referee like he did last week, and tells Owens (after having a brief loss for words) to stop blaming him for his losses like he did after SummerSlam and recently on SmackDown Live. Owens says he knows Shane never wanted him on the blue brand, and agrees that he doesn't want to be here either. Shane says he wants to go back to Raw because Triple H handed him the WWE Universal Championship. Owens says Shane does everything on SmackDown - including all the crazy stunts that he has done since his return - to make the show all about him, and as he does, he mentions Shane's kids. Shane tells him not to mention his children ever again. Owens then goes on to say that his whole family would have been better off if he had not survived the plane crash that happened a few months back, including his father, his wife and his kids. As soon as Owens mentions Shane's kids, Shane is true to his word and punches Owens in the face, continuing to punch him at the commentary table. Referees, Fit Finley and even General Manager Daniel Bryan all have to calm Shane down.
Kevin Owens is taken to the training room, and General Manager Daniel Bryan apologizes for Commissioner Shane McMahon's behavior. He tells Daniel Bryan to enjoy the kid while he has it, as he threatens to make this "The Kevin Owens Show" and sue WWE, Shane and even the McMahon family to make Shane regret putting a hand on him. Daniel Bryan says there's a better way to handle this. Owens agrees. He threatens to press criminal charges on Shane himself.
Before the next match, as it is announced that Natalya will defend the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi in a rematch for the title, that next week's SmackDown Live will "Sin City SmackDown."
Natalya beats Carmella with a schoolgirl pin when James Ellsworth drops the Money In The Bank Briefcase into the ring. As Carmella tells James she is not cashing in, Natalya takes advantage of the situation. After the match, Carmella tells James Ellsworth he is the sorriest excuse for a human being she has ever met, says he is not even human, and goes so far as to call him "a genetic defect." After questioning how Ellsworth is even still employed and making fun of his supposed lack of a chin, she tells Ellsworth that he has gotten in her business for the last time and that they are through. Carmella dumps James Ellsworth.
Dolph Ziggler shows up. He says the people have no appreciation for what he does in the ring, and says they would rather sit on their hands unsatisfied. He says they do not want him, and that they would rather have a dumb gimmick. Ziggler then heads to the back, then comes back to John Cena's music and grossly exaggerates his entrance. Ziggler says the audience saw through that, then does "Macho Man" Randy Savage, complete with a blonde valet. When that doesn't work, he apologizes to the valet and hands her the "Macho Man' robe. He then tries to do Naomi's entrance, but that also falls flat. He says anybody could do any of those entrances, but nobody can do what he does in that ring. He says that if the fans don't give a damn about him, then he doesn't give a damn about the fans, and they all make him sick.
Sami Zayn interrupts Aiden English as soon as he sings the first verse of his song.
Aiden English gets an upset win on Sami Zayn after landing an Oklahoma Roll on Sami, who misses a high cross body. After the match, Aiden English sings - and runs - for his life when an angry Sami chases after him.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to brighten General Manager Daniel Bryan's spirits, and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) also show up in the room. D-Bry says it is time to announce the stipulation for their match next week. The Usos announce that next week, it will be a Street Fight. After a blackjack joke by Big E, Daniel Bryan has to take a phone call, which turns serious when the person tells him to do something specific in the ring right now. Daniel Bryan complies with the request.
General Manager Daniel Bryan heads to the ring, and asks Commissioner Shane McMahon to come to the ring so he can talk to him. Shane shows up, and Daniel asks Shane what he was thinking laying his hands on Kevin Owens. He says that he had a similar incident almost happen between him and The Miz, and that he didn't hit back against The Miz because Shane told him to, and to put WWE first. Daniel Bryan says he can't put his hands on employees. Shane takes full responsibility for his action, but tells him that he goes into a blind rage when someone mentions his kids, and when it happens, there is no coming back. He asks Daniel Bryan that he will be a father soon, and to put the shoe on the other foot. Daniel Bryan does not want to hear it as Shane tells him how it would feel if someone did the same to him, and Daniel Bryan says he is more focused on putting the company first as Owens wants to sue everybody and he doesn't anyone to lose their jobs. Shane tells Daniel Bryan that he will settle things with Owens, but Daniel Bryan tells him it is too late for that and that he got a call from his father, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, stating that Shane is indefinitely suspended. Daniel Bryan leaves the ring, then Shane leaves afterward. Both microphones are laid in the center of the ring.
Renee Young interviews Jinder Mahal. He does not care who he faces, as he has beaten both Randy Orton and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. He says there is a reason The New York Times is writing about him, as he has represented Inidia better than anyone else ever could, and has proven he is the greatest WWE Champion of all time. He will be watching the main event very closely, and says "may the better man win." He then speaks to his people in his language.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match. It is announced that AJ Styles' gold elbow pad is up for auction right now, with the money going to Connor's Cure.
Baron Corbin beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger with a thumb to Dillinger's throat out of the referee's sight in the corner followed by End of Days. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles stares down Baron Corbin from the commentary table after the match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tells "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger about how Baron Corbin is a cheap shot artist backstage. He then gives Dillinger a shot at the WWE United States Championship for next week.
We see the glorious arrival of Bobby Roode to SmackDown Live.
Backstage, James Ellsworth comes across Carmella. He apologizes to her and asks for another shot, and says he will do anything she wants. Carmella tells him that from now on, they're doing things her way. She gives Ellsworth an intense kiss followed by a slap in the face.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Randy Orton to earn a shot at the WWE Championship at Hell In A Cell.
General Manager Daniel Bryan tells Kevin Owens that Commissioner Shane McMahon has been suspended. Owens isn't satisfied, and says that next week, he will make SmackDown Live his personal playground and Daniel's personal nightmare. Daniel Bryan says that next week, he will bring someone in who will sort this all out: WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
During the pre-show, Charlotte chastises Dana Brooke for not being able to beat Bayley, and makes her take notes on a clipboard when she takes on Bayley tonight.
Earlier today, as Stephanie McMahon prepared Kevin Owens' title coronation, Mick Foley asked for answers as to what happened last night, as he saidthat Triple H made him look like a fool. Stephanie insisted that she knew nothing about this, and said that Triple H embarassed her as a leader, commissioner and wife, and that she now has trouble trying to figure out how to represent herself in the company because of that. Mick Foley believed her, saying he had to, otherwise she would be a really good liar and a really bad person.
The show starts with balloons dropping into the arena as Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon introduce Kevin Owens, who says that the coronation is exactly what he wanted, and says that he deserves the WWE Universal Championship. He talks about how the crowd erupted last week, and says he doesn't deserve a crowd full of idiots trying to hijack his moment by chanting "You deserve it." Owens says that he did 90% of the work, and Triple H made things right and put him where he belongs: the top of the company. He now declares Raw "The Kevin Owens Show." Seth Rollins shows up, tells Kevin Owens to shut up, and confronts Stephanie McMahon, feeling that Stephanie betrayed him. He tells Owens is just a puppet, and he doesn't shut up, even Triple H won't be able to save him. Stephanie says she knows nothing about last week, and Foley defends her. Seth says that Owens has been Triple H's chosen one since day one, and he plans to burn that to the ground. Owens responds by saying "The Architect" has been designing blueprints for failure. Rollins attacks Owens, and Stephanie McMahon indefinitely suspends Rollins. Foley then unsuspends him, saying that on Raw, they don't hand out suspensions, they hand out rematches. He asks Stephanie to respect his authority to make the matches, and makes a WWE Universal Championship rematch between Rollins and Owens for Clash of Champions.
Stephanie McMahon threatens to fire Mick Foley if he usurps her power again, and Foley tell Stephanie that nothing good would have come out of suspending Seth Rollins. Kevin Owens shows up, unhappy with the turn of events, and Foley puts him in a match against Sami Zayn for his behavior earlier tonight. Chris Jericho, shows up, saying that Owens has been disrespected. Foley then puts Jericho in a match against Seth Rollins for calling him a stupid idiot.
Bayley beats Charlotte after she sends Charlotte into Dana Brooke as she takes notes.
We see a Connor's Cure video package.
We hear from Gran Metalik, Jack Gallagher, and Akira Tozawa as the Cruiserweight Division comes to Raw in two weeks' time.
Charlotte goes off on Dana Brooke and slaps her.
Bo Dallas, now carrying around a "Bo-lieve in Bo" sign and rhyming before every match, quickly beats Kyle Roberts.
Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho plan to beat their opponents tonight.
Seth Rollins beats Chris Jericho.
Sheamus beats Cesaro after working on his back repeatedly to lead 3-0 in the Best of Seven Series.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) want everyone to come to Puerto Rico when Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up, saying that listening to them is so painful that Enzo is about to go into labor as part of a Labor Day joke. He then gives birth to an invisible baby.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) get an upset win against Enzo Amore and Big Cass.
Tom Phillips interviews Sami Zayn, who feels directionless after supposedly ending his feud with Kevin Owens. Owens shows up and says he has won the race after trying to catch up to him, and that he is better than Sami. Sami says that the race is never over, and that he will win the WWE Universal Championship too, and when he does, it will be all on his own and won't involve Triple H handing it to him on a silver platter.
Nia Jax beats Ann Esposito (who is revealed to be a friend of Alicia Fox).
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) are in the ring, wanting to retire The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) as tag team champions. They then introduce "The Old Day," who are basically a parody of The New Day that Gallows and Anderson make fun of. The real New Day show up and explain the danger of time travel and interacting with their future selves. They chase Gallows and Anderson out of the ring, then let The Old Day do their thing before doing their own and then beating them up.
Titus O'Neil guests on commentary for the next match.
Darren Young beats Jinder Mahal, then attacks Titus O'Neil after he rushes to ringside. Officials have to break the brawl up.
Alicia Fox meets with Nia Jax backstage...and Alicia Fox goes off.
Sin Cara tells Tom Phillips that he is fighting Braun Strowman to defend the honor of lucha libre after Braun almost ripped his mask off.
Braun Strowman beats Sin Cara, then attacks him after the match.
Sasha Banks shows up. She talks about the history of women's wrestling, where it's come to now, and how she became a part of the WWE Universe. She says that she was pushed beyond her limit at SummerSlam and beaten by Charlotte, and then says she has bad news. Dana Brooke shows up, states that Charlotte is the only champion that the WWE Universe deserves and says she will use Sasha and her broken body to step her game up and finish what Charlotte started. When she tries, however, Sasha Banks reverses and hits her with the Backstabber and the Banks Statement before telling Dana to tell Charlotte that the Women's title is coming back to her.
Kevin Owens beats Sami Zayn, then Roman Reigns shows up and stares down with Owens. Owens retreats, but Chris Jericho shows up when he is about to leave. Mick Foley shows up and makes Reigns vs. Owens official for next week, and announces that is Roman Reigns wins next week, the Universal Championship match at Clash of Champions will be a Triple Threat Match.
