Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 11, 2026

We see Vince Russo and Caleb Konley arrive at Memphis International Airport. Russo and Konley take a limousine to the WrestleCenter.

Eli Knox and his bodyguard show up to see what is in the box delivered to him, which is to be opened today. The bodyguard is holding a crowbar. Eli Knox says he is tired of hearing about this box, then commands Moses - the bodyguard - to open the box. Eli Knox says that there will be consequences if there is not a hot woman in the box. Moses opens the box to reveal that Colton Cage has been hiding in the box, and Colton Cage bolts to the ring and beats up Eli Knox as soon as the box is opened. Colton Cage soon lays Eli Knox out with the Cold Hearted Cutter, and referees show up to restore order as Moses pulls Eli Knox out of the ring.

Backstage, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx asks "Livewire" Bobby Ford about his choice of words on commentary on last week's show. Bobby Ford explains himself, and says he believes in himself as well as the both of them, and that they have a tag team match today. Chris Lexx does not know what to think.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) beat "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "Livewire" Bobby Ford after Ford jumps off the ring apron and denies Lexx the tag, allowing The L.A. Hustlers to hit Lexx with a double choke slam for the win.

Vince Russo and Caleb Konley arrive at the WrestleCenter.

Vince Russo and Caleb Konley are welcomed to the WrestleCenter by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale).

Dustin Starr interviews Vince Russo and Caleb Konley at the announce desk. Konley tells everyone to shut their mouths as they are in the presence of royalty, and that they do not deserve to be in Russo's presence before making fun of how the fans smell. Vince Russo says he is uncomfortable with Maria Starr checking out his ass and tells her to behave, then says that one of the reasons he is here is the rich Memphis Wrestling history. Russo says he has worked with a lot of great Memphis wrestlers - the Jarretts, Jimmy Hart, Jerry "The King" Lawler - but there was one person who made Memphis Wrestling: Andy Kaufman, who he calls the greatest wrestler in Memphis Wrestling history. He says that Andy Kaufman was right about the fans before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and refuses to let Russo run Memphis Wrestling and the fans down, and that they can settle things in the ring. He tells Vince Russo to pick two people from Juggalo Championship Wrestling and he will pick two people from Memphis Wrestling for a tag team match. Vince Russo takes exception to Matchmaker King Cobra not personally introducing himself and says he is from New York City, not a hick town like Memphis, Tennessee, and while Cobra has a reputation in Memphis, he would not last five minutes in New York City. Russo raises the stakes and makes it a six-man tag match with Caleb Konley on his team, and promises Cobra will get "a New York ass-whipping." He then tells Dustin Starr to tell Maria to stop looking at his ass on the way out.

VaShawn Harvey attacks Marko Stunt in the parking lot.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders speaks with Derrick King. Derrick tells Sanders that he has one shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship and that he has his back. Mike Anthony shows up and says "Just know that I got next."

Diana Taylor beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Diana is attacked from behind by Jae Pariah, and KJ Rockett joins in and hits a Pele Kick before lifting up the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

Xya Wolfe catches up with Paige Collett - who has finally made it into the women's division - and celebrates. She tells her that Raven Black has attacked Big Mama with a bottle to give her a heads up, then they celebrate again.

Backstage, "Main Event" Bradley meets with Matchmaker King Cobra regarding CJ Money, wanting CJ Money fired. King Cobra says this is a family issue and that Bradley should have done what he should have done a long time ago, then makes a "Tough Love Match" between Bradley and CJ Money. Bradley and Mama Money leave, then The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) show up wanting in the match with Vince Russo's team. King Cobra puts them in the match.

VaShawn Harvey beats Marko "Hangtime" Harris to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! During the match, Marko Harris inadvertently knocks out referee Arthur Logan with a second rope European uppercut meant for VaShawn Harvey, who dodges the uppercut. VaShawn Harvey then wraps a chain around his hand, but goes down with Marko Harris when he knocks him down. Marko Stunt shows up and grabs the chain to wrap it around his hand to attack VaShawn, but when Marko Harris stops him, Marko Stunt punches Marko Harris with the loaded fist. VaShawn Harvey hits Marko Harris with a choke slam, and Marko Stunt rolls referee Arthur Logan towards VaShawn and Marko Harris to count the pinfall attempt. After the match, Marko Stunt hugs VaShawn Harvey, then hands him the chain and the Internet Championship before they stand over a downed Marko Harris and tears up a fan's sign.

SuperBout V, Week One - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 7, 2026

The show starts with Derrick King getting fans to sign a petition to get "The Gift" Ray Sanders in the main event.

We see the cold intro for SuperBout V, narrated by "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.

Derrick King shows up at the start of the show with the petition in his hand. There is also a ornate-looking black chair in front of the announce desk as Dustin Starr interviews Derrick. Derrick says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders belongs in the main event of SuperBout V, and asks Matchmaker King Cobra to show up so he can show him the petition. Matchmaker King Cobra says he is not doing this for Derrick or for Ray Sanders, but for the fans, and if they want it, he will sign it. The Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship main event match in Week 3 is now a Triple Threat Match.

It is now obvious what the ornate-looking chair in front of the announce table is: a barber's chair. Before the next match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox shows up with a very big man wearing a black suit, trilby hat and sunglasses.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage to become the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion. During the match, the referee is knocked down by Eli Knox's feet as Colton Cage goes for the Cold Hearted Cutter. He hits it, but the referee is down. Eli Knox calls for reinforcements in the form of the big man in black, who gets in the ring and hits Colton Cage with a choke slam. After the big man leaves, Eli Knox revives the referee and gets the pin, the win and the championship.

Backstage, Tim Bosby is absolutely livid that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is now in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship Match.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine beat Major Curtis and Sevyn Cruz to advance in the Blue Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Sevyn Cruz inadvertently takes out Major Curtis with a top rope blockbuster and VaShawn Harvey tags himself to take out CJ Blaine and pin Sevyn Cruz following CJ Blaine's Busaiku Knee to Sevyn Cruz for the win.

Backstage, Mike Anthony meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders about the petition and tells him that he deserves it, then warns him that respect is going out the door in the main event and that the best man will win.

KJ Rockett beats Mama Money, Makkari Kandy, Raven Black, Xya Wolf and C-Rex to win a Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship #1 contender's gauntlet match. Mama Money is eliminated after CJ Money holds Makkari Kandy down from the ring apron only for Mama Money to nail him with a clothesline and knock him off the apron instead of hitting Makkari Kandy as intended. When Xya Wolf eliminates Raven Black, Raven Black attacks Xya Wolf and hits her with a spinebuster before being forced out of the ring by security, which allows KJ Rockett to eliminate Xya Wolf with a standing moonsault. When C-Rex gets in the ring, Jake Pariah and Sevyn Cruz distract C-Rex by spitting water in her face, which has no effect and causes C-Rex to chase the both of them to the WrestleCenter lobby. C-Rex is counted out, and KJ Rockett wins the match. C-Rex returns after the match, and KJ Rockett hightails it out of the ring.

We hear from Mike Mondo, who says that next week, there will be a battle royal to decide who faces him for the NWA National Championship. He says that whoever wins will be stepping into the ring with the human gut-checking machine.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "The Ember" Shawn Aries beat The Shocker and "Livewire" Bobby Ford to advance in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Chris Lexx counters a lackadaisical cover by Bobby Ford with a crucifix pin for the win.

K-Toomer beats Big John Dalton in a Survive or Surrender Match after Big Daddy throws in the towel while K-Toomer hits Big John Dalton with a flurry of offense as Big John is tied up in the ropes. During the match, Big Daddy and DJ Klaun VI go at it, and at one point, Big Daddy Spears K-Toomer through a table and DJ Klaun VI hits a top rope elbow drop on Big John Dalton.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 22, 2025

In the parking lot, "The Gift" Ray Sanders congratulates Diana Taylor on winning the Women's Championship. Diana tells Ray that today is his day and that he is the hero Memphis Wrestling needs.

Dustin Starr interviews Marko Stunt at the announce desk. Marko Stunt talks about how he got his start in professional wrestling and Memphis, Tennessee and ended up on national television in All Elite Wrestling, then announces that he is officially retired from professional wrestling. He then says his wrestling journey is not over and that he has acquired his manager license, and as of right now, he is officially a part of Memphis Wrestling. Marko admits he does not know who he is managing yet, but he has some people in mind. He then guests on commentary for the next match.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We hear from Gio Savage and RJW. Gio Savage introduces RJW, then tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that when it comes to muddy waters, the future is not too clear for them. All of a sudden, a man named Uncle Elroy shows up, saying he came to "watch greatness."

Big John Dalton shows up unannounced and asks for K-Toomer to come to the announce desk. K-Toomer shows up, and Big John Dalton admits he was wrong and apologizes, and hopes K-Toomer can forgive him. K-Toomer says Big John Dalton had every right to be mad and that he wanted him to feel how he felt when they lost the tag titles. He says he gets in the ring with brothers, not with friends, and if Dalton is for continuing being a team, so is he. They shake hands.

Backstage, we hear from "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage, who says that "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox has potential, but when he could not and he kicked him low in response, he lost his respect. He then says that Eli Knox now has his attention.

CJ Blaine beats Sevyn Cruz after Jay Pariah holds CJ Blaine down from the apron only for Sevyn Cruz to inadvertently kick Pariah in the face.

Backstage, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington is on the phone with Justin Case. He feels that he cannot trust "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. Roberts shows up and asks when Justin Case is coming back when the phone call ends, and Washington says it will be soon. Washington forgets the Internet Championship on his way out, but as Roberts looks at it, he comes back to collect it and snatches it out of his hands.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock never trust a promoter with "funny hair and beady eyes," which he says Dustin has both of. He goes on to make fun of The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) for their recent string of losses and states that they will not win today, as he has the best champions in Memphis Wrestling today. Blaylock then proclaims that The Hollywood Clique will win again.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Tim Grind with his cane as he goes to the top rope, and Xya Wolfe jumps on top of Blaylock for a sleeper hold. As the rest of The Hollywood Clique try to get Xya off of Blaylock, Lil' Homie pins Kale with a schoolkid pin to win the match at the titles. After the match, The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) shows up and confronts The Bizness Dawgs. This leads to a brawl, and The Slaughterhouse overcomes the new tag team champions. Tim Grind gets Speared, and Lil' Homie gets laid out with a big two-man choke slam.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says that Oso Suave and VaShawn Harvey are good at double-teaming people, then demands a match with both of them at the same time to further his goal of making VaShawn tap out.

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor demands another match with The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) as part of their goal to put down everyone.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match. This almost leads to a confrontation when Sycho Simon comes out for the match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders vs. Sycho Simon in a no rules match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest after Simon hits Sanders with a piledriver into a metal folding chair. (The piledriver is banned in Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring as security, referee David Knight, Terrence Ward, Matchmaker King cobra and even Dustin Starr check on Ray Sanders. Sycho Simon has to be held back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 13, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - who are celebrating retaining the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships - at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says his mother always told him that "if you've got it, flaunt it," and that The Hollywood Clique will flaunt it. Blaylock mentions the great tag teams of old in Memphis wrestling history before saying that he has the best in Jay Smooth and Kale and that nobody will knock them off the mountain. Blaylock then has Jay Smooth and Kale flaunt the tag team titles in front of the crowd, which he calls "the trailer park," then proclaims they will flaunt the titles on Beale Street before flaunting them everywhere. He knows that everyone does not like it, but he does not care, and he declares The Hollywood Clique the greatest thing Memphis Wrestling has ever seen as well as the best tag team in Memphis Wrestling. Blaylock says they have the gold and that they will keep it no matter what.

We see footage of a man laughing maniacally (which is implied to be Morrow) as he puts on what looks like a straitjacket while the full moon is out. We then see one last sudden image of Brother Bruce.

Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they have been sidelined and that they need to focus. Zay Washington says that they are taking over and that they left Mike Anthony laying and put him on notice.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington with a schoolkid pin after interference by both Justin Case and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and the distraction by Mike Anthony, the latter of which allows Bobby Ford to win.

We see footage from last week where Gio Savage meets with people at the WrestleCenter as well as Matchmaker King Cobra before he is suddenly confronted and attacked by The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

Jake Brewer reports that there will be more on the Gio Savage-L.A. Hustlers situation as well as a medical update as the story develops. Also, VaShawn Harvey has been fined and suspended as per Matchmaker King Cobra following his post-match attack on referee Arthur Logan.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sevyn Cruz despite interference by KJ Rockett. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray says he has been doing the best he can and taking it match by match, and that he is giving his best for the fans and that he will prove why he is "The Gift."

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that Sycho Simon not only cost him the tag team titles but also attacked his mentor Buff Bagwell. He says he had to make a split-second decision and that he had to take care of his friend. He says that if Sycho Simon wants no rules, he has no rules.

We see photo stills from Sycho Simon and Big John Dalton's match from the Dyer County Fair.

We see footage from Tupelo Supershow of The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) vs. The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) in a no-rules match. Before the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock introduces Jay Smooth and Kale and brags about having the tag team titles while the Secret Service agents collect all the Twinkies being thrown into the ring before demanding The Big Manes enter the ring with Coach Pillar in their corner. During the match, Coach Pillar is attacked at ringside and then dragged to the concession stand and attacked again by Jimmy Blaylock and one of the Secret Service agents. Coach Pillar soon gets back up and takes out the Secret Service agent before heading back to the ring with mustard and ketchup, which he squirts on "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock before beating him up. The Big Manes soon get the win.

Colton Cage and CJ Blaine beat Main Event Bradley and CJ Money.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 30, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Carlito at the announce desk. Carlito says Buff Bagwell told him to check out Memphis Wrestling, and after what he has seen, "Memphis Wrestling...is cool." Suddenly, Justin Case shows up and says he is tired of all the WWE Superstars showing up and that there is only one WWE Superstar here: "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. He also says that if Carlito keeps on, he will have a big problem, and if he were Carlito, he would turn around and leave. Carlito takes some bites out of his apple, and while Justin Case sees the apple spit coming, Carlito spits the apple at him anyway.

Colton Cage beats CJ Money by disqualification after Main Event Bradley gets involved in the match. After the match, Main Event Bradley attacks Colton Cage, but he is chased out of the ring with a metal folding chair by CJ Blaine.

Justin Case - still with apple on his face - is seen on the phone outside of the WrestleCenter.

Jake Brewer announces that after what happened in last week's main event, Sycho Simon will face off against Big John Dalton at the Tupelo County Fair on September 5th in a No Rules Match, and Buff Bagwell will be in Big John Dalton's corner. All three men will also be at Autozone Park for Memphis Wrestling Night on September 6th.

Wonderboy and The Shocker beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

Backstage, we hear from Big Mama and Raven Black. Big Mama says she has seen everything and says she is tired of The Vybe Check's (KJ Rockett and Sevyn Cruz) games, and challenges them to another match.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Sevyn Cruz.

We see video footage of Brother Bruce kneeling in a field and turning into a werewolf. We then see the message "Liberty for wolves is death to the lambs."

We hear from Timothy Thatcher, who says that he is here to battle Tim Bosby. He says that Bosby shows lots of promise, yet youth is wasted on the young and wants to know where his experience is. Thatcher plans to give Bosby the wrestling lesson of his life.

We see footage from Tupelo Supershow.

Tim Bosby beats Timothy Thatcher in a WWE ID Challenge Match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 31, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says he has taken care of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, then says that whoever wants some can come get some. All of a sudden, Sycho Simon suddenly shows up and slowly approaches the announce desk, then he grabs Dustin's fist along with the microphone and tells him to put his money where his mouth is regarding fighting anybody in the locker room. Simon and The GunShow brawl at the announce desk, then both men grab metal folding chairs before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with referees and security. King Cobra calls for an end to the brawling and says they can have this match right here, right now, today, anything goes and with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on the line.

Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.

Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.

Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).

We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 5, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) at the announce desk to start today's show. Notorious Bradley says it is Dustin Starr's fault they are in a ladder match when he knows they are afraid of height, and Ruffshot Lamont is not too thrilled, either. The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) shows up, and Reverend Ash Taylor admits he does not care what anyone has to say, as the tag team titles are coming to the Righteous Path. The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) shows up minus "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, and as the crowd throws Twinkies at them, one of the Secret Service agents says that this is an unsafe working environment and that Jimmy fears for his life. The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) show up and state that the ladder match is time to prove that they rule, then K-Toomer and Big John Dalton show up. K-Toomer says everyone is talking when he and Dalton want to fight. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up to restore order by making them the guests of honor for the eight-man tag match that is coming up next.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that he likes breaking rules because they are meant to be broken like bones. He then says that the show is running out of time.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) guest on commentary for the next match.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) and The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) vs. K-Toomer, Big John Dalton and The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) ends in a no-contest when the match goes completely out of control and de-evolves into a brawl that security has to break up.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Lance talks with Xya Wolfe, saying he wants to get back at The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) for what they did to Flex. Tim Grind shows up and says that he and Xya Wolfe will take on James Ellsworth and Shazza McKenzie.

We see footage of Indi Hartwell with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Nixi XS beats Makkari Kandy. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi tells Diana Taylor that she does not just hate her, she also pities her, as she will never be capable of what she is and she will expose her as a fake champion. She says Diana will never beat her and be a real champion.

Backstage, Momma Money tells CJ Money that she is proud of him and that he has proven he is the best, and that the bad influences are over and done with. CJ says he loves his momma and that he knows what she is doing is just for him. Momma Money says that no matter what, she will always love him, for he is a momma's boy.

We hear from "Main Event" Bradley, who says that "Main Event" is not a gimmick and that he lives this, and that the underestimating will stop. He dares anyone who thinks he is on his level to step up to him, because he is the best here and everyone knows it.

Icemane Sosa beats Sevyn Cruz after KJ Rockett inadvertently slaps Sevyn Cruz from the ring apron.

We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that the more things change, the more they stay the same. He says he is used to "The Problem" Aaron Roberts' tricks, and after what "The Chosen One" Zay Washington did to him, Washington is staring down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat, but this time, he will not be getting back up.

We see another vignette for The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats Cappuccino Jones.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 15, 2025

Big Nasty Phil beats "Main Event" Bradley in a Family Feud Grudge Match by disqualification after Bradley kicks Phil in the groin following Phil smacking him in the back with his belt. After the match, Bradley heads to the back, grabs a metal folding chair and hits Phil with it before wrapping the chair around Phil's ankle, jumping off the ring steps and stomping the chair. Officials flood the outside as Bradley goes for another stomp onto the chair, this time from the top rope, which Bradley hits. Officials have to check on Phil afterwards. Phil cannot put any weight on his right ankle as he is helped to the back.

Backstage, an elated "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells his Secret Service agents that Ray Collins and Jay Smooth will be in the ladder match for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

The Righteous Path (Sister Asa and Morrow) beat Makkari Kandy and J. Webb. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path and Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend Ash Taylor asks the crowd if they expected anything different, then says they have gotten rid of The Memphis Mizarks (Barnabas the Ringmaster, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) and that they will continue to push forward as he demands that the fans take his hand and follow them as they climb the ladder and take what belongs to his family: the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

We hear from Ray Ray Sanders, who says it has been an honor to wrestle with Derrick King for the last three years in Memphis and the whole Mid-South, but it is all up to him. He says it is cool, as Derrick has prepared him for this moment and this is his time. He announces that "The Gift" has arrived.

Ray Ray Sanders, now known as "The Gift" Ray Sanders, beats The Shocker. Both men show good sportsmanship after the match.

We see footage of Jamie Noble coaching at the WrestleCenter.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag team match.

We see a vignette for The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite the distraction by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after a distraction by Cappuccino Jones as Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, which allows Nemeth to hit a distracted Roberts with the Danger Zone for the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 1, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. The GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that his time is coming and that he can hear it now: "Tick, tick, boom." The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) shows up, with Aaron Roberts conspicuously absent yet again. Justin Case says they are not worried about SuperBout, as GunShow will not make it there, and demands GunShow get in the ring with Zay Washington. GunShow says that "If it takes beating one Yung GOAT to get to the other...get your ass in the ring."

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington despite the distraction and interference by Denzel Rollins and the use of a foreign object to the back of GunShow's knee by Washington.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Barnabas and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they desecrate and defile his "RighteousCenter." He says he only wanted to save Memphis Wrestling and its fans, but everyone is ungrateful and pathetic and understand nothing that he is doing for them and would rather cheer for Barnabas. He tells Barnabas that if he wants to bring his sideshow freaks into his family's path, then they can finally square off at SuperBout. Ash Taylor says he has gotten in his family's way and put his hands on them for the very last time, and when all is said and done, Barnabas and the fans will finally understand that they will walk the righteous path or be buried six feet under it.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he cost AJ Francis his match with Big John Dalton is because he wanted to, and if AJ Francis has a problem, he can meet him at SuperBout so he can show him what he is all about.

King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cub before the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Vashawn Harvey, CJ Blaine and The Shocker in the Red Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals.

We hear from Derrick King, who says that their match is going to happen and that they will meet one-on-one. He says that Sycho Simon ruined what he worked for for thirty years and that he will stick his foot down his throat very, very soon.

Backstage, a panicked "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) that Van Viciouss is making false allegations against him. Ray Collins tells Blaylock that he will handle this.

Gio Savage beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio says he thought he cut the dead weight in Draco, but Draco still wants to linger around. He says there is no more half-stepping or second chances, and that at SuperBout, he will be "The Dragon Slayer.

King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup again, this time for the Blue Match of the tournament.

Marko Harris beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, Kale and J. Webb in the Blue Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals and face Tim Bosby for the Cobra Cup at SuperBout.

In backstage footage from earlier today, CJ Money's mother wants Terrence Ward to tell her why CJ Money is not in the Cobra Cup, saying he is the best wrestler here. Terrence Ward agrees, then says he will speak with King Cobra but cannot guarantee an answer. He then appreciate CJ Money's mother sticking up for him and promises to put more emphasis on his introduction, which CJ Money's mother appreciates.

The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) retain the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Violent J punches Phil out when Phil brings one of the tag team titles into the ring only for referee David Knight to take it away and put it back.

Starrs of Tomorrow 2 - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 14, 2024

It is announced that Jonathan Gresham was unable to make the trip to Memphis and that he will not be competing today. Shortly after this, Tim Bosby shows up, and Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. As Bosby wants to know why Gresham is not here, Mike Anthony suddenly shows up. Mike Anthony says he has an idea, as the last time they went face-to-face, Bosby did not see it coming due to holding an open challenge for the Internet Championship. Mike Anthony calls Bosby the greatest Internet Champion of all time before proclaiming that he plans to take the title even higher than Bosby did, and proposes a championship rematch that the fans never got. Bosby, still miffed that Gresham is not here, considers this a very suitable replacement, and accepts the challenge.

We see some backstage footage from today's show.

Big John Dalton last eliminates The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) to win the Shining Starrs Rumble.

Sevyn Cruz vs. James Curtis ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up and attacks James Curtis after Sevyn choes Curtis towards Roberts and leaves the ring to save his own hide. As Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with the contract. He gets in the ring, hits Roberts with a GunShow Lariat, puts a pen in Roberts' hand and forces a signature onto the contract. GunShow says he got the job done by hook or by crook and that he will see Roberts at Milestone 200.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Too Kool II congratulates Derrick on the retirement, and Derrick tells Too Kool II that their Hustle Hard Match with The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) is the most serious match they will have in their careers, but knows that they can get the job done.

We see the Starrs of Tomorrow training in the WrestleCenter as Matchmaker King Cobra says that stars are not born, but made.

The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) beat "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Bradley inadvertently hits Phil with a chain before getting choke slammed.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says it is Christmas time again and that while people say it is much better to give than to receive. He then tells everyone to lock the doors, because he is coming and not Santa Claus, and he will crush Christmas while crushing people's souls.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby after reversing the ankle lock with a roll-up. Bosby and Anthony shake hands after the match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 16, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Tugboat at the announce desk. Tugboat says it is great to be here with all the fans losing their minds at the matches and great to be back in Memphis, and while it has changed a lot, it is still a city of legends. As Dustin Starr reminisces about Tugboat asking everyone to write letters to Hulk Hogan, J. Webb shows up alongside Makkari Kandy while doing his best Shockmaster impression, complete with glitter falling off the helmet. Makkari introduces herself and J. Weeb, and asks if Tugboat can sign his sailor's hat. Suddenly, Lord Gaston shows up as Tugboat signs the hat. As Gaston says that he needs no invitation, Tugboat says nobody cares about Gaston's opinion before saying he is old-school and challenges him to a match. Gaston accepts the challenge, and Gaston faces J. Webb in the ring.

J. Webb beats Lord Gaston after Gaston knocks the candy bucket out of Makkari Kandy's hands, causing Tugboat to grab Gaston and throw him back in the ring, allowing J. Webb to hit a Samoan Drop for the win.

We see part of Dustin Starr's sit-down interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he is retiring not because of any recent failures, but because he knows he cannot do this forever. He says he will retire from in-ring competition but still continue to make future stars. Derrick says he looks forward to helping out in other roles, and while he has some loose ends to tie up, this is it for him, and he is comfortable enough to walk away from in-ring competition. It is announced that more of the interview will be shown next week.

"Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil beat "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins after stopping a double team from Washington and Rollins and grabbing the tights on the roll-up on Washington.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who addresses The Twins of Salem as "heathens" and Barnabas the Ringmaster "a cockroach who does not know when to quit." He says that who do not follow his righteous path will be buried six feed under it.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says that it has been a great summer becoming two-time Rumble on the Trail winner and 2024 Man of the Year in his home county. He admits that he has failed in his recent championship endeavors, and does not want to be remembered as "Buff Bagwell's tag team partner" and that his road to goal begins today.

Big John Dalton beats Sevyn Cruz.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Colton Cage, who says he has been on the most luxurious European tour with the finest wine and the finest women and that he is back to show everyone why he is "The Superstar of Seduction" starting next week.

We see backstage footage of Tony Atlas and Tugboat at the WrestleCenter.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that the women's division is distress and in chaos because of C-Rex, and that next week, she is going to DDT C-Rex and pin her in the middle of the ring to become Women's Champion.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby in a match where Justin Case is barred from the WrestleCenter. During the match, Bosby has Roberts in an ankle lock, but Roberts kicks Bosby into the referee to break the hold. He then hits Bosby with the Heritage Championship before hitting Bosby with the GunShow Lariat to send a message to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to win and retain. After the match, Aaron Roberts goes for a Problem Bomb on Tim Bosby, but The GunShow shows up, and Roberts retreats.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 9, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce table. Bosby says he made "The Problem" Aaron Roberts tap out, but Justin Case got involved, and asks Matchmaker King Cobra to come to the announce table, as they have things to discuss. King Cobra shows up, and Bosby wants another shot at the Heritage title, but this time, Justin Case must be barred from the building. King Cobra says he can do that, and makes the match official for next week.

Draco is seen making his way into the WrestleCenter.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The GunShow at the announce desk. GunShow makes it clear that it does not matter who he faces for the Heritage Championship, as the champion has him next. He then tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts "I'm comin' for your ass!"

Dustin Starr interviews Draco at the announce desk. Draco says the phone has been ringing off the hook for the last few weeks and that social media wants to know why he he ran Gio Savage over. He says that he gave Gio Savage every opportunity to prove how savage he was and failed tremendously, then says that he is what he says he is, and that he will prove he is the only savage in Memphis Wrestling. Draco says that he is here for what he wants, not what the fans want, and that he wants Mike Anthony and the Internet Championship and that he will become champion today.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) after Sister Asa shows up with a red shinai as Reverend Ash Taylor distracts the referee only for Barnabas the Ringleader to show up and take the shinai away. He then slides it into the ring, and Brother Bruce gets smacked with it.

We see a video package revolving around Derrick King's retirement.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who is okay after a car accident from October 16th. He says that somebody run him off the road as we see pictures of his wrecked vehicle, then brings out Ray Collins. Ray Collins shows up, and as Blaylock praises Collins, Jay Smooth shows up wanting another shot at joining The Hollwyood Clique. An irritated Blaylock gives Smooth another shot, saying he will have to beat Ray Collins to join.

Jay Smooth beats Ray Collins after Collins gets caught using "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane for leverage during a Figure Four Leg Lock and gets caught. Blaylock argues with the referee, then Collins does the same before Jay Smooth wins with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Jay Smooth celebrates, and Collins and Blaylock want nothing to do with this, as do the Secret Service members.

Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. Simon says he wants "Dustin Starr's buddy" here, or else. When asked for specific, Simon says he is tired of being specific, and if Dustin's friend is not here, someone else will take his place. Sycho Simon then enters the face dressing room, then comes out with another young man - James Curtis, a WrestleCenter trainee - who he throws towards the ring before going on the attack. Simon then hits him with the elbow drop before a referee finally enters the ring, and now two referees are telling Simon to stop. Simon then hits James Curtis with another elbow drop. Simon then threatens to drag someone else into the ring every week until he gets who he wants, and until he does, it will be on Dustin Starr.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says they have been defending the tag team titles since they have won them, and that it is not The L.A. Hustlers' (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) turn. He says that they built the streets that The L.A. Hustlers claim they rule. Flex says that they stand on business and will do so against The L.A. Hustlers and whoever else faces them for the tag team titles.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Draco following the distraction by Gio Savage.