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.
Backstage, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco is looking for Slice Boogie. Jonny Loquasto tells Esco that Slice is here, as he left a trash can full of weapons for him. Danny Limelight shows up and says Slice Boogie may a wildcard, but he will show up.
Before the next match, Jonny Loquasto shows up and tells Kevin Martenson that Bateman did not show and that Bateman has sent a message saying he will face him on his own time and has sent a replacement - probably to soften Martenson up - if Martenson is up for it. Martenson is up for it, and Martenson's new opponent is "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams.
Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams.
Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Marti Belle, who was impressed with Savanna Stone and Zeda Zhang, stating both are the future of professional wrestling. She then says that she is not going anywhere because she is the present, and when she becomes United Women's Champion, nobody is getting in her way.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against "King FatBoy" Papo Esco in a Bodega Street Fight following interference from the rest of The Institution (Honest John, Brendan Divine, Savanna Stone) and despite assistance from Danny Limelight.
We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Slice Boogie before this week's main event.
Slice Boogie beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater in the finals of the Golden Opportunity Tournament to earn a guaranteed shot at the United World Championship after Invictus Khash shows up and hits Clearwater in the back with a chair and Slice Boogie hits the Statue of Misery on Zicky Dice.
Backstage, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco is looking for Slice Boogie. Jonny Loquasto tells Esco that Slice is here, as he left a trash can full of weapons for him. Danny Limelight shows up and says Slice Boogie may a wildcard, but he will show up.
Before the next match, Jonny Loquasto shows up and tells Kevin Martenson that Bateman did not show and that Bateman has sent a message saying he will face him on his own time and has sent a replacement - probably to soften Martenson up - if Martenson is up for it. Martenson is up for it, and Martenson's new opponent is "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams.
Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against "Dead Ringer" Aaron Williams.
Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Marti Belle, who was impressed with Savanna Stone and Zeda Zhang, stating both are the future of professional wrestling. She then says that she is not going anywhere because she is the present, and when she becomes United Women's Champion, nobody is getting in her way.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against "King FatBoy" Papo Esco in a Bodega Street Fight following interference from the rest of The Institution (Honest John, Brendan Divine, Savanna Stone) and despite assistance from Danny Limelight.
We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Slice Boogie before this week's main event.
Slice Boogie beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater in the finals of the Golden Opportunity Tournament to earn a guaranteed shot at the United World Championship after Invictus Khash shows up and hits Clearwater in the back with a chair and Slice Boogie hits the Statue of Misery on Zicky Dice.
At the start of the show, The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) run into TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) backstage, and Jonny Loquasto has to stand between them as things get physical.
Rocco Bellagio beats Big Hoss. After the match, Jonny Loquasto welcomes Rocco to Hollywood and tells him he has been impressive since he has entered the United Wrestling Network, and that he is the second wild card entry in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Evan Daniels, who says that while he may have come up short in his Heritage Championship match, he still impressed the fans. He says that Gregory Sharpe is great, but he is an obstacle in the way to United Wrestling gold, and the only way he will look good is if he has the United World Championship around his abs. He says it will happen because when the red light is on and he is ready to go, "Main Event Daniels" always puts on a show.
"Main Event" Evan Daniels beats Gregory Sharpe to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up on the stage to watch from afar again, and mocking congratulates Daniels on his win.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he got rid of Colt Cabana, Prince Nana, Jack Talos, and Invictus Khash, saying he did not need any of them and because he is made of pure gold and is the purest wrestler anyone knows. He says he will walk into the Golden Opportunity Tournament as "The Golden Boy" and walk out as United World Champion.
TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) in a six-man tag match.
At the start of the show, The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) run into TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) backstage, and Jonny Loquasto has to stand between them as things get physical.
Rocco Bellagio beats Big Hoss. After the match, Jonny Loquasto welcomes Rocco to Hollywood and tells him he has been impressive since he has entered the United Wrestling Network, and that he is the second wild card entry in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Evan Daniels, who says that while he may have come up short in his Heritage Championship match, he still impressed the fans. He says that Gregory Sharpe is great, but he is an obstacle in the way to United Wrestling gold, and the only way he will look good is if he has the United World Championship around his abs. He says it will happen because when the red light is on and he is ready to go, "Main Event Daniels" always puts on a show.
"Main Event" Evan Daniels beats Gregory Sharpe to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up on the stage to watch from afar again, and mocking congratulates Daniels on his win.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he got rid of Colt Cabana, Prince Nana, Jack Talos, and Invictus Khash, saying he did not need any of them and because he is made of pure gold and is the purest wrestler anyone knows. He says he will walk into the Golden Opportunity Tournament as "The Golden Boy" and walk out as United World Champion.
TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) in a six-man tag match.
Danny Limelight beats Slice Boogie with a roll-up to counter the Statue of Misery followed by a grabbing of the tights to qualify for the Golden Opportunity.
Alex Gracia and Savanna Stone beat Mylo and Johnnie Robbie.
Megan Harmon interviews The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John). Jack Banning says his Golden Opportunity qualifier is behind them and his hand has been raised, and he plans to take the United World title and use its power to spread their message. He says that with the power and reach of the United World Championship, eyes will be on them, ears will be opened and The Institution will take over everyone's living rooms and spread the truth.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews The Embassy (Prince Nana, Invictus Khash, Jordan Clearwater). Prince Nana says he told everyone that a new member of The Embassy would be walking through the curtain, and Jordan Clearwater admits he has been seeing offers from all over the world. He says that everyone all over the world wants his championship, but The Embassy's offer is the most lucrative even as he wants big money matches. He also tells Frankie Kazarian to go ask Chris Dickinson how facing him worked out for him. Clearwater also states that Kazarian will soon find out that he is not just king of California, but king of the entire world.
Before the next match, Dom Kubrick hits Lord Crewe with a springboard drop kick from behind, then punches Halston Boddy in the face.
Lord Crewe quickly Dom Kubrick despite Kubruck getting the jump on him before the match.
Backstage, Jack Famer interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky Dice - who is running on no sleep - asks who wants to be embarrassed next after he has proven he is the best United Heritage Champion of all time, then a representative shows up and says EJ Sparks deserves another shot at the Heritage Championship. At Golden Opportunity, EJ Sparks will have a rematch against Zicky Dice with the United Heritage Championship on the line. He also tells Zicky Dice to get some rest.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater retains the United World Championship against Frankie Kazarian after Kazarian rolls Clearwater up only for Clearwater to push Kazarian forward and into a title belt shot by Prince Nana from the outside.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins after Hopkins inadvertently hits Miggy Rose. After the match, Guy Twakacetti shows up and says that while Beef Candy have been in the ring beating other teams, Midnight Heat have been singing contracts and getting a United World Tag Team title rematch. He says that Beef Candy stole the titles from Midnight Heat and that they are "champions of thievery," but that does not matter to the crowd, which angers Tweakacetti.
Lord Crewe quickly beats Dustin Daniels.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning talks to his men in The Institution (Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John). He says that it is time for the four of them to get what they deserve and the full value of what their labor produces, and for the inmates to run the asylum.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Big Hoss to qualify for the Golden Opportunity after Honest John takes a clothesline from Big Hoss, allowing Brendan Divine and Hunter Freeman to double-team Big Hoss behind the refere's back.
Backstage, Jack Farmer asks Zicky Dice who his mystery partner in tonight's main event. Zicky says he has found the most outlandish tag team partner of all time, and after they win, Danny Limelight cannot challenge for the Heritage Championship.
Before the next match, which takes place in a collegiate-style wrestling ring, Prince Nana welcomes everyone to The Embassy Collegiate Rules Invitational. When Raymond Jazikoff shows up, Prince Nana states they are doing this by his rules.
Raymond Jazikoff vs. Invictus Khash in a collegiate rules wrestling match ends with Khash kicking Jazikoff in the ribs before hitting a full nelson slam. After the match, Jordan Clearwater holds Mike Goga hostage as Khash puts Jazikoff in an arm bar.
Bateman beats Cezar Bononi.
Before the next match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice says he knows better than to take on The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) by himself, then introduces his tag team partner: Jordan Cruz. Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Jordan Cruz beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) despite having no cohesion or teamwork after Zicky Dice hits Papo Esco in the head with the United Heritage Championship behind the referee's back before Jordan Cruz pins Paco Esco with a schoolkid pin.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Invictus Khash. Khash says he has plowed through everyone in his path for the past year, and wants to know when he gets a shot at "The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson. He also agrees that nobody can beat him. Suddenly, Championship Wrestling athletic trainer Mike Goga shows up and tells Invictus Khash that he has a guy who can beat Khash. Khash says "Bring him on, then."
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Danny Limelight. Danny said that he did not get pinned and that he needs to go back to his roots and taking what he wants before taking Jack Farmer's pen.
Invictus Khash beats Keita with a Fujiwara Arm Bar.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that the second time is the charm and that he has the face of a champion and is putting his money where his mouth is.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco guests on commentary for the next match.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Jordan Cruz and Danny Limelight in a three-way match to become the United Heritage Champion after Limelight's feet inadvertently hit the referee in the face and Zicky Dice uses the Heritage title as a weapon against both men.
Backstage, Jake Farmer interviews "The Captain" Shawn Dean. Shawn Dean says he is excited to be here and hit everyone with The Deal as he elevates all the talent to his level after proving he is elite.
Jack Banning and Hunter Freeman beat Honest John and Ju Dizz with a guillotine choke from Banning to Honest John. After the match, Brendan Devine attacks Honest John, and Ju Dizz tries to stop him only for Freeman and Divine to lay him and Honest John out.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha Wolf" Karl Fredericks beats "King FatBoy" Papo Esco by disqualification after "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater rushes the ring and hits Fredericks with the Midas Touch. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship.
Kevin "BHK" Martenson beats Ray Rosas with a reverse backslide pin. After the match, Ray Rosas attacks Kevin Martenson, and Jordan Cruz pulls Rosas off and confronts him. Martenson picks up the Hollywood Heritage Championship, but Cruz takes it from him. Rosas leaves, and Rosas raises Martenson's hand.
Viva Van beats Savanna Stone after Halston Boddy trips Savanna Stone off the top rope in the middle of the match.
Backstage, Blake "Bulletproof" Troop says he has been a competitive athlete his entire life and has been in competitive sports for the last fifteen years. He views wrestling as another sport for him to master, and with the help of the best, he has immersed himself into it. He talks about his friendship with "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, and says that got heated during their match, it is not the first time he has had to beat a friend up, and he is here for championship gold. He says that regardless of who he faces, his fists will stay cocked, locked and ready to rock.
Juicy Finau beats Matt Brannigan.
Backstage, Slice Boogie says he is tired of facing The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) over and over. Danny Limelight says that they are the most authentic team out there and that the tag team titles stand for everything they never had growing up, and that they will give The Midnight Heat a beatdown.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) after F.A.M.E. (Action Braxton, Watson, Fresco Maddock) shows up and Guy Tweakacetti fights them. "King FatBoy" Papo Esco also strikes at F.A.M.E. as he attacks Tweakecetti, and this causes a brawl that goes to the back which Ricky Gibson also gets involved in. The Bodega hit Pearl with a double team, but Tweakecetti stops the count. Limelight tries to hit Pearl with brass knuckles as the ref is pre-occupied, but the referee gets back in the ring and sees them, and takes the knuckles away. As the referee is pre-occupied again, Pearl hits Limelight in the head with one the tag team title belts, and that gives The Midnight Heat the win.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). (The Awakening are formerly known as The Ascension - Konnor and Viktor, respectively - in WWE.) Big Kon says that tonight, they are going to take the squared circle and do what they do best. He says it is a shame it will be against two helpless individuals. He says that they are like two great white sharks and that they have been in the ring with the best and have been record holders, and that there is a reason that they do what they do. Vik says they do not care about The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) or where they are going, because they will be stepping into the ring with the most violent and intense team to ever step foot in Championship Wrestling and it will only take a three count for them to become the new United World Tag Team Champions when they rise at Center Stage.
Violence of Action (Roman Rozell and Derick Pisaturo) beat The Rapture (Jay Sky and Richard King).
David Ali beats Sal Rinaruro.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Owen Knight. Owen says The Working Team captain is here and that he has faced the best all over the southeast, and now, he brings his talent to Center Stage. He says today is a do or die and asks if anyone is ready for this work.
Dani Jordyn beats Gemma Jewels by submission. After the match, Marti Bell interviews Dani Jordyn, who says that Marti looks very cute today, then asks if she got her dress at the Goodwill before saying she was there to drop it off. She says she has won Georgia's female wrestler of the year three years in a row, then says she squashes her competition and plans to do the same to anybody who shows up here. She then tells Marti Bell to stick to what she does best: interviewing.
We hear from Levi Shapiro, who says he will take an extra week for himself before he and Howdy Price, saying they did not want to show up on the first episode and decided to wait and let things settle. He says that Center Stage is the home of some of the most timeless wrestling moments of all time and that some of the legends from the area are cut from the same cloth as him. Shapiro states that Howdy Price wants to deliver punishment to the area and that he will do it for him, and tells the fans to get ready because they are coming next week.
Marti Bell interviews Suge D. Suge D says he can smell the lemon pepper in the air and while has has seen a lot of beautiful spaces and beautiful faces, the most beautiful thing of all is new opportunities and new competition. Suddenly, Kaleb with a K shows up and interrupts, saying his bandanna is last season and that burgundy is not Marti Bell's color before saying he is ready to perform here. Kaleb then has Marti Bell take a picture of him while moving Suge D out of the way. Suge D compliments Marti Bell on her dress before tellng Kaleb to remember his recent picture before telling him he will play Tetris with his face and rearrange it next week. Kaleb accepts the challenge.
Owen Knight beats Chip Day with a roll-up.
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik) after Slice Boogie crotches Big Kon on the ring post and Danny Limelight throws powder into Vik's face behind the referee's back.
Dustin Starr guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bodega ("King FatBoy" Papo Esco and Slice Boogie) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) after Danny Limelight pulls Slice Boogie away from a top rope 450 by Zay Washington as the referee is pre-occupied with the action going on at ringside.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Cece Chanel and Ruby Raze. Cece tells Halston Boddy to keep trying to gang up on and bully her to put her down and put a target on her back, as she has someone watching her back. She also says that the course that Halston Boddy wants to take the women's division is about to change. Ruby Raze says that "Papa Jamie's" money ran out, and that she runs the women's division now.
"Sweet" Robin Shaw beats Jordan Clearwater with the vice grip after Jackson Calhoun throws his cane to Clearwater. When the cane is put away, Robin Shaw hits Clearwater with the low blow before applying the vice grip for the win.
We hear from Darwin Finch, who says that there is no evidence to support Kevin Martenson's claims of travelling into space, saying that Martenson has never travelled into space and shows no signs of having done so, including muscular atrophy.
Dustin Starr is in the ring to announce the world premiere of Midnight Heat's ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) new music video for "Heat Streak." Midnight Heat and Guy Tweakacetti show up to announce the airing of the video, which soon plays.
Dustin Starr guests on commentary for the next match.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels after Howdy Price gets on the apron. Brett grabs Howdy Price, but Shapiro puts on his leather glove and knocks Brett out before winning with an inside cradle.
Ray Rosas beats Darwin Finch by submission after an awkward attempt at a top rope move. After the match, Keita Murray is seen showing up. He shows Ray Rosas something on his cellphone, then winks at him before leaving.
We hear from Dan Joseph, who says he has had some anger issues as of late and says he feels bad for the parking lot attendant he beat up, who is actually a wrestler. He brings him up - a wrestler named Lazaraus - for a match and an opportunity in the ring. When Lazarus shows up, Dan Joseph is unimpressed with his make-up, and tells him not to get any on him.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Beef Candy. Richie Slade says that Heritage Championship does not love Jordan Cruz, who he says has taken everything from them. Flex McCalleon gives Richie some sugarless candy before saying that they made him and will devour him in the end. Flex says that next week, they will take the Hollywood Heritage Championship back, and Richie Slade tells Cruz to enjoy being top flavor because he will go back to being vanilla before he knows it.
Adriel Noctis beats Lazarus. During the match, Sketch shows up to get a coser look at the match from ringside. After the match, Sketch and Adriel Noctis celebrate.
Backstage, Emily Mae interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that ever since he stepped foot in Championship Wrestling From Memphis, he has made his mark in the Cobra Cup, and now he is ready to see what else he can get and take the United Television Championship from Levi Shapiro.
Before the next match, Halston Boddy calls Viva Van the gemstone of what will become the biggest faction in history, and says that the women's division wants a piece of what Viva Van has. He says the women's division does not even have half the talent, look and body that Viva Van has. Viva Van says she is tired of seeing CeCe Chanel, who takes things personally, and says what she does is just business and that she is here to win. She says that CeCe Chanel may be good, but she is not hellbent, and she is hellbent to knock down doors, run the place and run CeCe Chanel out like she did with Heather Monroe. Suddenly, she is attacked from behind by CeCe Chanel. Referees have to run in to break up the ensuing brawl.
In footage from during the commercial break, ring announcer Adnan Kureishy is met by Jack Banning, who says he needs someone with "neutral ears" to talk to. He says that too many people mistake their opinions of him for fact, and says he finds it frustrating because while the bills are being paid, his motives are not seen as pure as they are. He says he does not want to succeed; he wants to make sure other people fail. He says he wants people to see this plane of existence for what it truly is, for nobody is born on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere and everyone is going to die, and wants to make sure that as long as he is on the platform that he enlightens the younger kids in the business. He says that there are people in the back with frivolous goals and want the adulation and star power that he used to want, and that they are willing to shed blood with a smile to get where they want. Banning says it is empty, hollow and bleak, and he wants to make sure that the next generation of professional fighters know how ruthless this business is and have him to thank for that. Banning leaves, and Kureishy is relieved.
Before the next match, Keita Murray says he is not going into the ring and wrestling Miguel, as his uncle has passed away and left him a lump sum of money that allows him, his children and his children's children to live lavishly. He says that he holds the key to the ring, professional wrestling and success and that he will only wrestle unless it benefits him, and that he was never successful in wrestling. He then says that Miguel was not successful and made a change himself. He says that Miguel is special and is the key to dominance and destruction, and offers him an envelope and gives him the option of a fight or a pay-out. Miguel takes the money and walks to the stage. Keita Murray beats Miguel by count-out. Keita and Miguel then walk to the back together.
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) retain the United Tag Team Championships against The Hot Commodities (Honest John and Anthony Idol) despite interference from Howdy Price and after "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beat up Levi Shapiro.
Viva Van beats Mylo Matters by disqualification after Cece Chanel runs in and hits Viva Van in the back with a 2x4. After the match, Halston Boddy makes Cece Chanel vs. Viva Van for Halston Boddy's Coastline Clash.
In backstage footage from earlier today, John Roberts interviews Howdy Price, who says that things are evolving and that the Price Check Ranch is a stud stable. Howdy says that he has big plans for Jack Cartwright, and when Jack Cartwright loses, he will be out of here and that he will be glue.
Honest John and Anthony Idol beat Wasted Youth (Sketch and Adriel Noctis). After the match, Emily Mae interviews Anthony Idol and Honest John. Honest John steals something from Adnan Kureishy, then he and Anthony Idol quickly leave. Wasted Youth head to the stage, then Dan Joseph shows up, tells them they cannot cut it as a tag team and tells them to go back to Hot Topic.
Before the next match, "Sweet" Robin Shaw says he has seen a lot of stupid things on his time on the Friendship Farm, but he has never seen a baseball-playing fish. He says Piranacanrana is not a good wrestler and that he will make an example out of him.
"Sweet" Robin Shaw beats Piranacanrana.After the match, "Sweet" Robin Shaw calls out Gentleman Jervis for Halston Boddy's Coastline Clash.
Jack Farmer interviews Watson, Fresco Maddock and Action Braxton, who are now known as F.A.M.E. (For All My Enemies). The three of them say they are a dynasty and that they are here to steal the spotlight.
Watson beats Jordan Cruz following the constant ringside distractions and interference from Fresco Maddock and Action Braxton. After the match, Beef Candy (Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade) run in and attack Jordan Cruz, and Flex McCalleon tells Jordan Cruz he is the lucky recipient of a "golden ticket" before Richie Slade hits Cruz in the mouth with a chair. Jordan Cruz then gets "branded" with spray paint.
Backstage during the break, Emily Mae interviews Cece Chanel, who says that Jamie Iovine has silenced her for "too damn long," and says she got too ambitious and excited and signed the contract. She then says everyone will see her wrestle the way she wants to wrestle because she is free, and tells Viva Van to bring it on.
The Hogsmen - "Numero Uno" Mike Camden and "The American Kaiju" Devin Sparks - introduce themselves before the next match.
The Hogsmen ("Numero Uno" Mike Camden and "The American Kaiju" Devin Sparks) vs. The Bodega ("King FatBoy" Papo Esco and Slice Boogie) for the United World Tag Team Championships ends in a no contest. The Bodega ("King FatBoy" Papo Esco and Slice Boogie) retain the United World Tag Team Championships. During the match, Honest John shows up, and Mike Camden tells him to leave. Honest John does leave, but he does not take it very well. Later in the match, Guy Tweakacetti shows up at ringside, and grabs Slice Boogie by the ankle. This allows Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) to attack The Bodega while Honest John comes back with Anthony Idol to attack The Hogsmen. With this brawl, the show ends.
Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy are in the ring. Heather and Halston talk about their win on Episode 500, but feels like something is missing. Heather says they have had to jump through hoop after hoop, and says that Lacey Ryan got scared and changed her name after Nikko Marquez held up the best-of-seven series, turned Cece Chanel into her secretary and put her in a bodybag match with Ruby Raze. In the end, they won and ensured a Women's Championship in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. That now leaves Jamie Iovine, who is sticking his nose in their business and talking to Viva Van, trying to put her in the same situation as Cece Chanel. After Heather tells Viva Van not to sign the contract and to be a part of the solution rather than the problem, Viva Van shows up. Viva Van takes exception to Heather Monroe taking two years to apologize to her and saying she has changed, Viva says she has changed too, and tells her to give her a match if she actually cares about her. Halston tells Viva to be careful what she wishes for, and gives her the match, and Heather also tells Viva she can also have any match she wants if it means Viva does not sign the contract.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against Anthony Idol. During the match, Howdy Price throws a chain into the ring and distracts the referee, then Shapiro tosses the chain to Idol and falls to the mat. Shapiro takes the chain, throws it to Idol, then falls to the mat. When the referee turns around, he believes that Idol has hit him with the chain and calls for the bell. After the match, Shapiro and Howdy Price attack Anthony Idol, and Jack Cartwright has to jump in and fight Levi Shapiro to force him and Howdy to retreat.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Numero Uno" Mike Camden, who says he is here for The Bodega's open challenge. On the subject of a partner, he is forced to rely on someone else from the back to team with him since Devin Sparks and American Kaiju are seemingly not available.
Backstage, Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price confront Jamie Iovine. Iovine gives them two options: being suspended for 90 days without pay or being in a tag team match with Howdy Price against Jack Cartwright and Anthony Idol next week. Despite Howdy's protesting, Levi Shapiro takes the tag team match.
We hear from Jordan Clearwater, who apologizes to the UWN and its leadership for his behavior and misconduct. He says he will not apologize to Jack Banning, and that he will not give him a choice between the hospital or the cemetery.
Miguel beats Honest John. Before the match, it is mentioned on commentary that SoCal Distancing (???, Adrian Quest, Andy Brown, Dom Kubrick, Miguel) has disbanded since losing the United Tag Team Championships. After the match, Miguel refuses an interview.
Before the next match, Honest John suddenly shows up and offers to become "Numero Uno" Mike Camden's partner. Camden accepts.
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Papo Esco) retain the United Tag Team Championships against "Numero Uno" Mike Camden and Honest John with a rear naked choke from Limelight to Honest John.
Backstage, Clint Armstrong interviews Ray Rosas and "BHK" Kevin Martenson. BHK walks off as he looks in the distance as Ray Rosas hopes to put 2020 in the distance as he has had his eyes open to a lot of sins he has committed. He says that accepting help from BHK made him look in the mirror, and says that he hopes to redeem himself in 2021. Meanwhile, BHK is in the ring for the next match.
"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James.
Darwin Finch beats Joey Sutton.
Backstage, Clint Armstrong interviews Jamie Iovine, CeCe Chanel and Ruby Raze. Iovine says each day is a new day, but if anybody thinks Heather Monroe will be Women's Champion, they are out of their mind. Iovine says Ruby will show why she is the future Women's Champion.
Ruby Raze beats Mylo Matters.
In footage from earlier today, John Roberts interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who wants to know what is going on with Jack Banning after spending a night in the hospital, and says that Jack Banning will be in the hospital with no doctor able to save him. Clearwater says that much like Banning, he was in an asylum during quarantine, but he has trained with Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and he is ready to get revenge. He then says that his training has come down to this, and he has a weapon of his own.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) after Slice Boogie distracts the referee and passes one of the tag team title belts to Danny Limelight to use as a weapon.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) run into Jamie Iovine backstage. Danny "Limelight" Rivera demand a title shot before the 500th episode. One call to Nikko Marquez later, it is done.
"The Western Roughneck" Jesse James beats Dan Joseph in a knock-down, drag-out match after using the middle rope for leverage in the corner.
Richie Slade beats Jack Cartwright with the Candy Clutch after Flex McCalleon pushes Cartwright off the top rope as the referee is distracted. After the match, Flex McCalleon and Richie Slade gang up on Jack Cartwright, but when "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater shows up, they both remind him that he can't get physical with Slade. Anthony Idol soon shows up to make the save.
We see another vignette for Jack Banning, who says the battle has always been between the haves and the have-nots, and that he refuses to be a bottom-feeder any longer.
Outside of the arena, Heather Monroe has to snap Halston Boddy to his senses as he stresses about their mixed tag match. After this, the training montage begins. In a wrestling ring at an undisclosed location, the training begins with some squats. Some time later, Halston Boddy makes some progress, but is still struggling. Heather Monroe has an idea, but it will not be known until next week.
Snypes beats Keita Murray.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) beat SoCal Distancing (Andy Brown and Dom Kubrick, the latter of whom was the mysterious masked man from two weeks ago) to win the United Tag Team Championships! During the match, Andy Brown kicks the referee in the jaw, knocking him out. This leads to SoCal Distancing getting the upper hand, but as Dom Kubrick is about to finish off Danny Limelight, the arena lights fade into darkness before coming back on. When they do, Ray Rosas is in a referee's outfit and a mask, and he fends off Kubrick and Brown. Miguel suddenly shows up and overpowers Rosas, but "BHK" Kevin Martenson shows up and attacks Miguel, and he and Rosas fight off Miguel. As this happens, SoCal Distancing's mysterious masked leader shows up with a crowbar and takes out Rosas and BHK, but when he enters the ring to attack Limelight, Slice Boogie runs into the ring, lays him out and lays out Andy Brown with the crowbar before getting out of the ring. The referee for the match has come to at this point, and he makes the three-count to crown The Bodega as United Tag Team Champions.
Next week: "The Main Event, Mr. All Damn Day" Will Allday vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the Hollywood Heritage Championship!
EJ Sparks beats Patrick Fitzgerald with the Spark-Out.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) beat Max Caster and VSK, Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) and 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) in a four-way elimination amatch to become #1 contenders to the United Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that the winners of this match will become #1 contenders to the United Tag Team Championships. After the match, John Roberts interviews The Bodega. Limelight says he and Papo Esco will put gold around their waists and keep getting interviews. As Papo Esco speaks, SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrien Quest, Miguel) interrupts. Their masked leader says they are everywhere, and Miguel welcomes everyone to "the new normal."
Backstage, John Roberts interviews CWFH Minority Owner Nikko Marquez. He insists the United Women's Championship does not exist, and says that CWFH's 500th episode will be the best episode ever. Meanwhile, CeCe Chanel - who has been asked to take two steps back from Nikko - looks and feels absolutely miserable in her position as Nikko's assistant.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against Dan Joseph in a heated match that sees Joseph beat up Shapiro on the outside for minutes on end and also strike at Howdy Price for grabbing his ankle from the outside after Howdy Price grabs Joseph's feet, stopping Joseph from slamming Shapiro, who falls on top of Shapiro and pins him to retain.
The show starts with David Marquez, who says that he wears a lot of hats on the show and that he is also a father, and he understands his responsibilities coming in each week. He apologizes for the riot that Nikko Marquez - who has been arrested - started last week, and that Nikko will have a statement later today, which he is ready to hear. He thanks the fans for trusting them in their living room, then the show starts.
Will Allday beats Jose Santiago. After the match, John Roberts interviews Allday, who says that since he has returned, he has gotten nothing but disrespect after being screwed out of a championship by Ray Rosas. He says he has been in more main events than anyone, and that he is the main event.
We hear from Ray Rosas, who says that there is no major permanent damage done to his spine. Before he can say the bad news, SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) hijacks the rest of the video message.
Frankie Frank is in the ring. Before he can sing, Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) show up. Flex McCallion makes fun of Frankie's beard and hair, and says that this is why he and Richie Slade have banded together to exterminate "aesthetic disruptions" like Frankie.
Richie Slade beats Frankie Frank after Flex McCallion hits Frankie Frank with a bottle of hairspray from the outside.
We hear from Nikko Marquez, who simply says "I'm sorry," before stating that he has hired bodyguards and that the women's division is cancelled with immediate effect. He and the bodyguard next to him then leave hurriedly.
Clark Connors and Slice Boogie beat The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw). After the match, John Roberts interviews The Friendship Farm. Shaw is knocked so much for a loop that he can't tell if they lost, and Jervis says that while kindness is difficult, it must be maintained in order to not lose everything. Suddenly, Anthony Idol shows up all of a sudden to remind everyone in the back that he still works in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.
Backstage, Nikko Marquez runs away from the women's division and flees in the back of a car.
Jordan Clearwater beats Jack Cartwright with the Midas Touch after Cartwright misses a handspring back elbow into the corner.
EJ Sparks and Dan Joseph beat Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, now known as "The Bodega."
The show ends with the Ray Rosas video being replayed only for SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) to interrupt it again.
