Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 21, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is in a good mood this week, as he has a good reason to turn the WrestleCenter into a warzone and beat Mike Anthony. He says he is still giving Anthony the benefit of the doubt, but he wants to do this right, and asks for King Cobra to come out. K-Toomer tells King Cobra that they started out on the wrong foot and that it is respect from here on out, then tells him something will happen whether he allows it or not. King Cobra tells him he just books the matches as Dustin Starr says that Mike Anthony is banned from the WrestleCenter. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up in the parking lot where he is kept away from the building, and K-Toomer heads to the parking lot and brawls with Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony tries to hit K-Toomer with a chair, but K-Toomer powerbombs him into a dumpster full of cardboard and throws the chair in it with him. Mike Anthony gets out and hits him in the head as it is near a trailer. K-Toomer is still able to fight back, and when he takes the chair, Mike Anthony dares him to hit him with the chair, saying he doesn't have it in him to do it. Big Dan stops K-Toomer from hitting Mike Anthony with the chair, and Mike Anthony is removed from the premises.

Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that they are doing "bad business" due to Barnabas the Producer, who he says has cost him a tag team title shot. Suddenly, Barnabas states that he has a vision that in one week, everything will be squashed, for he is taking them all the way to the top when he will be in the main event. The L.A. Hustlers (Ruffshot Lamont and Notorious Bradley) are excited at first until they realize it is the Monster Brawl match.

"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Cole at the announce desk. Colton Cage congratulates Justin Cole on getting back on track despite stating that he has dropped the ball lately on commentary during the match, and Dustin Starr says he cannot wait for Justin Cole to watch the match back.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Tim Grind. Tim Grind says that in all the years he has been in the business, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) has taken it too far by kidnapping and brainwashing his son as well as trying to run Flex over with a truck. He says he will have a better update on Flex next week, then notices a man with a motorcycle helmet and confronts him over two weeks ago. The man with the helmet says he did not do it, then Flex says he has to find out who tried to run Flex over.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Gio Savage and Draco. Will Gibson is the championship official for this match. After the match, Gio Savage and Draco take the tag team titles, then hand them to Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders personally and raise their hands in a sign of respect.

We hear from Shalonce Royal, who says she is back to take the championship that she never got a shot at, and after changing the women's division in Ohio Valley Wrestling, she plans to change another and become the new queen. We then hear from Mackenzie Morgan, who says that she is defending against Shalonce Royal as she tells Tim Bosby that the main event will be no easy task. Tim Bosby then announces that in two weeks, he and "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane will have a rematch to make it a best of five and that he will have Mackenzie Morgan in his corner.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Suddenly, the man who served Dustin Starr with papers last week shows up, and Dustin Starr identifies him as a lawyer. The lawyer calls Dustin Starr an egomaniac who thinks that everything is about him and that his balloon is about to pop, then serves The GunShow with papers. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) soon shows up, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock accuses Brett Michaels of jumping him in the AutoZone Park parking lot and Dustin Starr of covering it up. Blaylock also says he has not been able to work because of The GunShow and that he cannot drive himself anywhere or even make love to his wife without the help of his team, and that he will sue The GunShow for all of his money. Van Viciouss states that his lawyers have told him not to say anything.

Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins says the fans call him "All The Way" for a reason, and that it is easier to show why than to explain why. He says the fans gave it to him, then "The Pope" Elijah Burke made it official. As far as what's next is concerned, he says to stay tuned.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Shalonce Royal. Marty Elias is the championship official for this match. During the match, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane show up and distract not only Mackenzie, but also referee Marty Elias, who does not see Shalonce Royal pinning Mackenzie with a roll-up. When Austin and Nikki show up, so does Tim Bosby. Mackenzie retains with a belly-to-belly suplex. After the match, Tim Bosby confronts Austin Lane when he and Nikki get in the ring. Bosby and Mackenzie have a stare down with Austin and Nikki in the middle of the ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 15, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. Tony says he has has been waiting to be in Memphis Wrestling and plans on starting big with the Memphis Heritage Championship. As he says that there are plenty of great athletes in Memphis but that none of them could stand to "The Premier Athlete," Mike Anthony shows up. Nese says Anthony is the man that he wants to see, but Anthony says Nese is the man he wants to see. Anthony tells Nese that he is the premier athlete in Memphis, not Nese, and that Memphis Wrestling is all his. Anthony then asks what they are waiting for and tells Dustin to give Nese to him, then "Mr. All Day" Will Allday shows up. Allday shakes Nese's hand and welcomes him, then mentions winning the #1 contender's match last time he was here. Nese says Allday is "a hell of an athlete," then says he will give Allday the first shot if he beats Mike Anthony for it. Allday says he will not argue semantics or over who the premier athlete, and says he will beat both of them for the Memphis Heritage Championship. Nese says he is ready, and Mike Anthony is also game.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Nyxx and Cassandra Golden. Nyxx says they will get their hands on Diana Taylor, and Cassandra says that they hope Diana can get a partner as she does not seem to have too many friends.

The Golden Goddesses ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx and Cassandra Golden) beats Diana Taylor and Shalonce Royal after Diana Taylor walks out on Shalonce Royal, leaving her high and dry and vulnerable to a double-team maneuver.

Dustin Starr interviews Aaron Roberts' father and local Dyer County wrestler Big Red. Big Red says he does not understand what is going on with Aaron, as he has not heard from him. He also says that Aaron avoided him all night at the Dyer County Fair. Aaron Roberts and his mystery manager show up. Big Red wants to know why Aaron did what he did, and Aaron says that the mystery man has had his back since day one and that he does what he wants because he can. He tells his father that he is either with or against him, and that if he is on Zay Washington's side, he will put him in a bed next to Big Dan. Before Big Red can say much else, Aaron Roberts and the mystery man walk away. We then see a "Get Well Soon, Big Dan" message on the screen, and fans can write a letter to Big Dan to the WrestleCenter address. Members of the Memphis Wrestling roster give their well-wishes to Big Dan.

In the 96X Insult of the Week, Aaron Roberts and his unknown manager make fun of the well-wishes for Big Dan.

The Hot Shots (Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruff Shot Lamont) after Coach Justin Klein gets on the ring apron so that Jason Dread can hit Notorious Bradley in the back with a wooden paddle.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Sanders, who is now going by Ray Ray Sanders again, at the announce desk. Ray Sanders says that he is still new, and that joining The Hollywood Clique was the biggest mistake of his life. He brings out his yellow referee shirt and a trash can, and throws the shirt in the trash can as he says he is done with The Hollywood Clique. Van Viciouss and Colton Cage show up and tell Ray Ray Sanders that he has forgotten where he has come from and that Dustin Starr is biased, and Viciouss tells Sanders that he is throwing away his biggest opportunity because they are Memphis. Van Viciouss and Colton Cage then attack Ray Ray Sanders, then Derrick King runs into the ring and chases them out.

We see footage of a forest followed by the mouth of a person with werewolf fangs.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Storybook Prince Gaston, who says that he is looking for new challenges, new opportunities and new beasts to slay and that he is not afraid to put in the work, and today, he plans on finding his own beast to slay.

K-Toomer beats Storybook Prince Gaston. After the match, K-Toomer says that the fan reaction is getting bigger and that when it does get big, he will be bigger, faster and stronger.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simons says Memphis is the best place for tag team wrestling, and that it is now better than ever. Mr. Chris says every team is great, but they have a job to do, and Simon says they must hold every team down until they crumble so they know who the best is. Mr. Chris says they will go to extreme measure to protect what is theirs, and Simon says they gave Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) the biggest moment of their careers when they stole their titles before he and Chris agree that nice guys finish last. We then see a "Posse Destruction Company" logo before the fade to black.

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) in a Falls Count Anywhere match to become two-time Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Brett Michaels hits Mr. Chris with a GunShow Lariat in the entryway when a man in a Shark Boy mask attacks Brett Michaels from behind, allowing Mr. Chris to pin Brett Michaels for the tag team titles. After the match, the man in the Shark Boy mask unmasks and is revealed to be Mike Anthony.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 1, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage to start today's show. Gio Savage shows Dustin how to do the shoulder shuffle that he does on the way to the ring.

Gio Savage beats Cameron Cole by count-out after Cameron Cole walks out on the match. After the match, Cameron Cole runs back into the ring and attacks Gio Savage from behind.

We hear from Cassandra Golden, who thanks the fans for their support and tells them to stay tuned for the new golden era in women's wrestling in Memphis.

Mackenzie Morgan guests on commentary for the next match (and reports that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is having an emotional meltdown backstage).

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Shalonce Royal after Shalonce fakes a hurt ankle and goes for a cheap shot only for the whole plan to backfire. After the match, Shalonce Royal attacks Nyxx, then puts her foot on Nyxx and makes the referee count a pinfall despite not winning the match.

Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Brad say that over the last couple of months, Briar Skimahorn has not been medically cleared, and his father had a heart attack and a stroke on the same day. Brad says he is pulling for their father, then Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) shows up. Espinosa tells Brad that he has some sad news: his father died on the inside after watching him wrestle. Uncle Mikey holds Brad back, then Espinosa gives him the choice of joining Dysfunction or wrestling in the ring to kill his father even more.

Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) after Espinosa rolls Brad Skimahorn up as Brad pins Kyle Roberts (who is not the legal man at the end of the match).

We see a video package of K. Toomer.

K-Toomer beats Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, and Storybook Prince Gaston in a Fatjitsu exhibition. When "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop steps up, Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage attack both men only to get a big beating. Both men have a staredown followed by a fist bump.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Matt Williams in a Bullrope Match after tying Matt Williams up with the bullrope for an STF in the middle of the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy against him in Memphis Wrestling and that everyone is against The Hollywood Clique, even saying that Dustin Starr brainwashed Teddy Long. Blaylock tells Ray Sanders that he blew his opportunity and says he did not call it down the middle, then accuses Sanders of being paid off by Dustin Starr before forcing him to remove his yellow referee shirt. He also yells at Sanders for leaving marks on his car when he cleaned it and always getting the cheap water from the local market instead of Fiji water, then The Hollywood Clique beat up Ray Sanders. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up and fights off The Hollywood Clique, forcing them to retreat. Derrick King then helps Ray Sanders up and raises his hand.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 16, 2022

Mike Anthony arrives to start today's show. He calls the fans "disrespectful," then says he showed Buff Bagwell who really is the stuff last week and that his star power did not intimidate him. He also says that he is not intimidated by Buff's threats. As for King Cobra, he put him down when he stood up for his trainees, and says that the thought makes his blood boil. Suddenly, he sees Big John Dalton and wants to know where Buff is. A member of security steps in only to get slammed, then Mike Anthony drags Big John Dalton in the ring and attacks him. Dalton fights back, but Mike Anthony overpowers him. Mike Anthony pretends to leave, then gets back in the ring and attacks John Dalton again. He then produces a table from underneath the ring. After the very short commercial break, he sets up the table, but as he is about to put Dalton through the table, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels runs in and attacks Mike Anthony. The two of them brawl in the ring and Brett hits an inverted atomic drop, but when he goes for the GunShow Lariat, Mike Anthony runs away. Brett then checks on Big John Dalton. After another very short commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Brett, who says that he knows Mike Anthony is paying people to take him out while he disrespects the trainees, then says today is the day and that he is coming for him.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Nyxx, who says she is excited to be here and put her name out there. She plans to put the Memphis Women's Championship around her waist.

Rebel Kel beats Shalonce Royal with a schoolkid pin when Shalonce Royal showboats.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Derrick King. He asks what a king has to do to get a one-on-one match with Van Viciouss when he has so many people surrounding him, and dares Van Viciouss to face him one-on-one and to name the date so he will be there.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says he hates crybabies and that Derrick King is the biggest crybaby of all before calling Derrick King out. Derrick King soon shows up. Blaylock tells Derrick King that he hates his guts and that he is nothing but a crybaby, then says the ball is in his court. When he asks Derrick how badly wants, Derrick King says Van Viciouss is sweating and hiding behind him. As Blaylock provides a stipulation, Derrick King tells Blaylock he is a big, fat liar and that everyone knows it. After Viciouss says that he owns Memphis, Blaylock tells Derrick that if he loses, he will have to be Viciouss' assistant. Derrick says he knows he can beat Viciouss one-on-one any day, and says Viciouss will be his assistant before long.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats Kid Wrestling.

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Simon uses the ropes for leverage.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up, then says today is the day and the time is now before getting in the ring. Instead of getting Mike Anthony, Brett gets Money Mark. Money Mark gives Brett a lot of credit for having guts but no brains, then says there will be no "GunShows" in Memphis after Big Jack and Bruce take him down. Big Jack and Bruce show up as Money Mark says business is about to pick up and that they have been paid to do a job, then Money Mark says there will be no more "GunShows" in Memphis. Big Jack and Bruce fight Brett Michaels in the ring, but Brett Michaels is quickly overpowered. Money Mark and Big Jack then set up a table, and as Big Jack and Bruce are about to put him through it, Mike Anthony's music hits. Brett Michaels tries to fight back, but Mike Anthony, Big Jack and Bruce put Brett through the table. It becomes obvious that Mike Anthony has paid Money Mark, Big Jack and Bruce off to attack Brett, and Mike Anthony places his beanie on top of a downed Brett.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for November 13, 2021

We hear from Derrick King, DJ Brown, Danny B. Good and Mike Anthony. Danny B. Good says he is proud of everyone, and Mike Anthony makes it very clear that he wants Brett Michaels and the Memphis Heritage Championship, calling the Trios Tournament icing on the cake.

Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Van Vicious and "Casanova" Colton Cage by disqualification after Ryan Pyles jumps in the ring and gets physically involved.

Dusin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane and Matt. Nikki says that Austin Lane is in recovery from surgery last week and is doing well, and while challengers are coming in from all directions, the Memphis Women's Championship is always going to be her belt. Heather Monroe shows up and says she is the direction Nikki should be looking, as the last time she beat her was a fluke. Rebel Kel shows up and says she has proven herself time and again and says she should be part of the title discussion. Nikki Lane then proposes a three-way match for the Memphis Women's Championship next week.

We hear from The GunGOATs ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels, Zay Washington, Aaron Roberts). As Washington and Roberts say that they have beaten their Trios Tournament competition in the past, Brett Michaels tells Mike Anthony to be careful what he wishes for.

K-Toomer beats Kid Wrestling by referee stoppage with one kick.

We hear from Ivan Warsaw, who warns The Revenant of Walker Hayes that no weapon shall prosper against him.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes). Jacksyn Crowley says that they will win the Trios Tag Team Tournament, but is told they have been eliminated when their match from last week did not even start. Jacksyn asks where The Boogeyman is, and tells Dustin that The Hollywood Horror Show is "The Boogeymen."

Backstage, we hear from The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey). Uncle Mikey says he is scared of nobody, and that Brad and Briar should not be scared, either.

Skyler beats Shalonce Royal with a roll-up after putting her feet on the ropes for leverage. After the match, Skyler declines an interview. Shalonce Royal tries to get a word in edgewise, saying Skyler cheated to win.

Big Jack quickly beats Rashad Lee with one Death Valley Driver. After the match, Big Jack helps Rashad Lee up.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) and "Big Swole" Justin Cole. They look forward to facing The GunGOATs ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels, Zay Washington, Aaron Roberts) in the finals, and Justin Cole says that his Breast Cancer Awareness Month challenge was a dress rehearsal for the Trios Tournament.

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) beat The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes).

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for November 6, 2021

The GunGOATs ("The Gun Show" Bret Michaels, Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington) beat Jay Smooth, Kross and Martin to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

Diana Taylor beats Shalonce Royal.

We hear from Rebel Kel. She talks about the Gauntlet for the Gold match, but she is soon interrupted by Heather Monroe, who tells her that she will see a little difference between now and then.

Dustin Starr introduces Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin says that the surgery he will get on his arm tomorrow will not stop him, and says that he wants him in the ring regardless of whether he is medically cleared or not. Nikki Lane and Matt show up to talk Austin out of this.

The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) announce that they are teaming with "Big Swole" Justin Cole in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) and "Big Swole" Justin Cole beat The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) are stoked to be in the Memphis Trios Tournament as the only real trio in the tournament. They say they know each other better than the other trios and tell everyone else in the tournament to watch out.

We hear from Danny B. Good and Derrick King. Danny B. Good says they have a good chance in the Memphis Trios Tournament and that they need one more man. Danny B. Good brings in Mike Anthony, who is only interested in having Brett Michaels in the ring. He tells Brett Michaels that time is ticking.

Danny B. Good, "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown and Mike Anthony beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament. (DJ Brown replaces Derrick King, who is not cleared to compete.)

Backstage, Carter Matthews tells Chris Hayes that they cannot catch a break and that they can't find a third man for the Memphis Trios Tournament. Chris Hayes something will come up.

Big Jack beats Carlos Alexander Rios in his first match in four months after coming back from knee surgery.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is conspicuous by his absence, and Jacksyn Crowley talks for the first time, calling himself the co-director before introducing Otis Crowley and Walker Hayes. He asks if "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock controls them before saying that no one can control The Crowleys and that nobody can stop The Hollywood Horror Show.

The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) vs. Ivan Warsaw, Crazzy Steve and The Boogeyman in the Memphis Trios Tournament ends before it can start. After Ivan Warsaw goes on the attack before the bell rings, Crazzy Steve shows up and holds his own against The Hollywood Horror Show, even getting up from a chokeslam from The Revenant of Walker Hayes. The Boogeyman then shows up, and fends off Walker Hayes before chokeslamming him. The show ends with Boogeyman putting worms in Jacksyn Crowley's mouth. After the show, another fan gets to eat a worm.