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.

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Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Zay Washington tells the fans that he told them what was going to happen and that he is now a two-time Internet Champion. Justin Case says that it does not matter how the job was done and that all who matters is who won, then Aaron Roberts says he will take care of his opponent in the ring this week.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who brags about what he did to Justin Credible and Buff Bagwell, then proclaims that he runs Memphis Wrestling and that his reign of terror is just starting.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at the Mid-South Fair.

We look back on past editions of the Halloween Spooktacular.

Wonder Boy and The Shocker beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) after Gio Savage distracts Notorious Bradley.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.

We see footage from costume contests from past editions of the Halloween Spectacular.

We see footage of Samuray del Sol (formerly known as Kalisto in WWE) at Autozone Park as well as at Memphis Wrestling.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Samuray del Sol. After the match, Tim Bosby is attacked from behind by VaShawn Harvey, but Samuray del Sol runs back into the ring and chases him and Oso Suave out of the ring.

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Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. Simon demands the fans stand up, then tells Buff Bagwell that he will tear his other leg off if he shows up in Memphis Wrestling again and tells Big John Dalton that he will take Buff's beating today.

Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton in a no rules match.

We see more footage of the hooded man, Bruce as a werewolf and a possessed Sister Asa.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling at the Lauderdale County Fair.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Matchmaker King Cobra, who says that Ray Sanders should be the #1 contender not for the Junior Heritage Championship, but for the Memphis Heritage Championship, and reminds him of the dangers of facing Sycho Simon. Matchmaker King Cobra then wants to know if Ray Sanders is up to the challenge.

The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Secret Service, Jay Smooth, Kale) shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal), Special Forces (James and Jayson) and the team of Wonderboy and The Shocker in a five-way tag team match to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

We see Makkari Kandy write a letter to J. Webb detailing how she has hurt her and everyone around her and states that enough is enough. Thunder is heard, but Makkari ignores it.

We see footage of Rikishi and Thamiko Fatu at a meet and greet with fans at the WrestleCenter.

Rikishi guests on commentary for the next match.

Thamiko Fatu beats "Hollywood" Eli Knox. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Rikishi and Thamiko Fatu at the announce desk. Rikishi says it is good to be back home, and thanks the fans for their support and says it is always free to be kind to one another and to make the world a better place.

Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Bradley, CJ Money and Mama Money at the announce desk. Bradley says that he will show CJ Money exactly what happens when one, then says he has "Main Event Money" behind him and that he is going to be champion.

We see a video package of Mike Anthony's reign as Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion as part of his quest to be champion for a full 365 days.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Main Event Bradley. After the match, Justin Case shows up, then "The Chosen One" Zay Washington runs into the ring takes out Mike Anthony.

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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.

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Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he has been champion for so long that he has lost count of how long, and he plans to be Internet Champion for a year before stating that his reign will be forever.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against The Shocker. Both men have a moment of good sportsmanship after the match.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington. Washington takes the microphone and says that Marko "Hangtime" Harris cannot keep his nose out of his business, and that he was proving he was the best of the best until he interfered. He tells Marko that if he wants his moment, all he has to do is come and find him, and he will make sure he gets his moment.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) after Xya Wolfe pulls Reggie B. Fine off the ring apron and slaps him after he piefaces her. After the match, The L.A. Hustlers attack The Bizness Dawgs from behind while Reggie B. Fine keeps Xya Wolfe in the corner.

We see footage of Tim Bosby with the WrestleCenter faithful before the show.

Tim Bosby beats "The King of Poww" Chris Lexx by submission with the ankle lock.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor - who is wearing sunglasses that hide the fact that she has been blinded - at the announce desk. Diana says that while her eye is getting better, she has some light sensitivity and has to wear sunglasses and use eye drops, and she has no idea when she will be cleared to compete. Mathcmaker King Cobra shows up and says that Diana has been unable to defend the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship within 30 days. Diana says that she will defend the title in any way she can, and asks him to talk it out with her before stripping her of the title.

We see footage of someone training at the WrestleCenter. This person will debut next week.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage beats Vashawn Harvey to become the inaugural Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion! During the match, Vashawn Harvey shoves Colton Cage into the corner and into referee David Knight. As Oso takes off his gold chain, he is confronted by "The Gift" Ray Sanders, and that allows Colton Cage to hit the Cold Hearted Cutter to win the match and the title. After the match, Derrick King personally awards Colton Cage with the Junior Heritage Championship.

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In backstage footage from earlier today, we see "The Problem" Aaron Roberts attacking and threatening Marko "Hangtime" Harris as officials and security try to restore order. It takes Justin Case to calm Aaron Roberts down.

Matchmaker King Cobra suddenly shows up. He gets the show started with a match and says that he will have an update on today's main event.

We see footage of Jazz coaching at the WrestleCenter.

CJ Blaine, Kale and "Main Event" Bradley beat "The Gift" Ray Sanders, The Shocker and CJ Money in a six-man tag match to face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion next week. This happens after Bradley drives Kale head-first into the mat before getting the pin and the win for his team.

Dustin Starr has an unscheduled interview with Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk. Marko says that if Aaron Roberts is "The Problem," then he is "the solution," and demands that Matchmaker King Cobra make their match official.

As Makkari Kandy fills up her candy bowl, Wonderboy shows up and congratulates her on her recent victory before the two of them hug. When Wonderboy leaves, J. Webb shows up and shakes his head.

Tim Bosby beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox by submission with the ankle lock.

Sycho Simon is interviewed backstage. Simon grabs the microphone and says that the rules are out the window, because when he beat "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for the Heritage title, he makes the rules.

Dustin Starr interviews The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) at the announce desk. Tim Grind warns The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that they are coming for them and that they accepted their challenge a long time ago. Lil' Homie says that before he and Tim Grind take care of business with The L.A. Hustlers, Xya Wolfe will take care of business in the ring right now.

Nixi XS beats Xya Wolfe with a DDT to send a message to Diana Taylor. During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) attack Tim Grind and Lil' Homie at ringside, and their brawl goes to the back. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says that Diana Taylor is crying in pain and says that she warned her, and says it is Diana's fault if she cannot show up to defend her title just like she defends hers. Nixi says that until Diana can meet her eye-to-eye and face-to-face in the ring, she will never be the real Memphis Women's Champion.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with The Shocker at the snack bar, then The Shocker leaves and Ray Sandersis met by Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn will be the Junior Heritage Champion, then wishes Ray Sanders luck as they both leave.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after missing a second Problem Bomb when he points at Pete Pranica in the corner.

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Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Colton Cage beats "Main Event" Bradley to advance to the finals of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton Cage says that he is back as himself, not as "The Casanova" or "The Walking Red Flag," and that he is sick and tired of seeing men put in less effort than he has getting opportunities. Colton Cage says that he will become undeniable, cold hearted and the first Junior Heritage Champion.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James). Reverend Ash has Marrow's mask in his hand as he introduces The Slaugterhouse, then tells them "Show 'em what we do."

The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James) beat The New Guys (Jake Bosche and Scott Stanley).

It is announced that Diana Taylor is suffering from visual impairment, especially in her right eye. Her diagnosis compasses a range of side effects from mild decreased vision to complete blindness. It is hoped that Diana Taylor will be able to address the fans in the coming weeks.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey beats The Shocker to advance to the finals of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Oso gets on the apron and tries to pay The Shocker off. The Shocker punches Oso off the apron, but Vashawn hits a low blow behind the referee's back followed by a DDT for the pin and the win.

We hear from The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte). Lamont says The Bizness Dogs want to get into their business, and if they want to get in their business, then they can handle business.

The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock passes his cane to Jay Smooth, who successfully uses it as a weapon. During the match, Jimmy Blaylock tries to get involved, but he gets punched out and hit with Wazzup, and when Secret Service gets involved during this, one of them gets beaten up while the other decides that discretion is the better part of valor and walks back down the ring steps.

We hear from Justin Case, who says that "The Chosen One" Zay Washington - who is pacing behind him - will prove he is the best of the best, not Scorpio Sky. Meanwhile, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is beating someone up, and warns Marko "Hangtime" Harris not to mention Roberts or else he will get beat up, too.

Scorpio Sky beats "The Chosen One" Washington after Marko "Hangtime" Harris shows up and attacks Aaron Roberts as Roberts attacks Scorpio Sky.

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Vashawn Harvey beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Oso gets on the apron and distracts both Sanders and the referee, which allows Oso to throws a chain to Vashawn so he can knock Sanders out and advance. After the match, Vashawn and Oso celebrate, cementing Vashawn as one of Oso's clients.

The Shocker beats CJ Money in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Mama Money tries to hit The Shocker with one of her shoes only to inadvertently hit CJ Money instead.

We see footage of Scorpio Sky teaching at the WrestleCenter.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). Jimmy Blaylock states that they mean business and that he does not care what they have to do, as there will be no peace in Memphis Wrestling until they get what they want. He does not care if anyone has to die, and he promises that they will take the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships regardless of what they have to do or when they have to do it.

Colton Cage beats Kale in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament.

In backstage footage from last week, Wonderboy says he tried his hardest and could have done, but he lost against Mike Anthony. Suddenly, The Shocker shows up to bring Wonderboy back up, and Wonderboy thanks him for repaying the favor. He tells The Shocker they should stick together for justice as well as the fans.

"Main Event" Bradley beats CJ Blaine in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after getting the knees up to block a splash from the top rope. When CJ Blaine heads to the ring, he is holding his ribs as if he had been attacked backstage.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James).

We hear from Sycho Simon, who continues to drag an axe across the ground as he threatens violence on Memphis Wrestling again. We find out that Sycho Simon returns next week.

We see a video package for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who returns next week.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Su Yung by disqualification after Su Yung throws a metal folding chair at Diana Taylor as Diana has a chair of her own in her hands on the top rope only for the referee to take Diana's chair away. After the match, Su Yung spits red mist into Diana's face, and two referees have to stop Su Yung from hitting Diana with a Con-Chair-To. Diana Taylor receives medical assistance as the show ends.

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"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats, "Main Event" Bradley and Kale in a Junior Heavyweight Fatal 4-Way. During the match, Oso shows up to guest on commentary and get a closer look at the match.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events of CJ Blaine and CJ Money.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat CJ Money and Momma Money in a mixed tag match after CJ Blaine shows up with a belt and chases CJ Blaine into the WrestleCenter lobby.

We hear from Colton Cage, who says that he is back after a knee injury scare from challenging for the Cobra Cup, and has been rehabbing while watching people get opportunities that should be his. He then says that he is back to take the opportunities that should be his and that he is putting everybody on notice.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats The Shocker after turning The Shocker's mask around and hitting The Shocker with Cupid's Arrow.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling with the Arkansas Travelers.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Marko Harris vs. Tim Bosby in a two-out-of-three falls match for the Cobra Cup.

Marko Harris beats Icemane Sosa.

Backstage, Wonderboy meets The Shocker in an attempt to motivate him to keep fighting the good superhero fight, and says he will be watching him closely.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who sends a Freddy Kreuger-style warning to the rest of the locker room.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats Jackson Drake.

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CJ Money and Momma Money suddenly show up at the announce desk. Momma Money says CJ Money has all the potential in the world and is the best wrestler in Memphis Wrestling, yet there are influences in his ear, and she knows that he has been hanging around CJ Blaine, who she says is "second rate" and will never be CJ Money. He then demands that CJ Money bring CJ Blaine to the announce desk. CJ Money does as asked, and Momma Money tells CJ Blaine that he is second rate while CJ Money is "top tier." CJ Blaine says that he and CJ Money were a t ag team, but now, CJ Money is "a mama's boy." Momma Money tells CJ Money that if he loves her like he says he does, he will challenge CJ Blaine right now and prove that he is "the better CJ." Once again, CJ Money does as asked and challenges CJ Blaine, and CJ Blaine accepts the challenge.

In footage from before the show, James Ellsworth shows up with Shazza McKenzie and says that he has done things for women's wrestling and that he will take McKenzie to the top.

"Main Event" Bradley beats The Shocker after knocking The Shocker off the top rope with a low blow that the referee does not see.

Backstage, Cappuccino Jones is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Cappuccino Jones congratulates Sanders on his recent win, and Sanders notes that Cappuccino nearly beat Roberts. Cappuccino says that it is "on sight" with Aaron Roberts and that he will beat him next time.

Allister vs. James Curtis ends as soon as it can begin. At the start of the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case are seen heading towards the ring, and Roberts gets in the ring and clotheslines both men. Roberts goes on the attack and lays both men out, hitting them both with a Problem Bomb. As he goes for a powerbomb on Allister, Cappuccino Jones gets in the ring and drop kicks Roberts out of the ring. Roberts tells Cappuccino that he picked a bad day to mess with him, and challenges him to a match next week. He then tells Justin Case that he wants Cappuccino Jones alone and that he wants him to hang back, then says it is over for Cappuccino Jones. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews Cappuccino Jones at the announce desk. He says Roberts is the one with the problem and that he will get the caffeine, and that the caffeine always comes with a crash.

Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) confront Matchmaker King Cobra for putting him in a ladder match, with the both of them being afraid of heights and Lamont getting nosebleeds. King Cobra tells both of them that falling off the ladder is "like taking a big back drop" and tells Lamont to hold his nose while climbing the ladder, which Lamont is not exactly elated to hear. He also tells The L.A. Hustlers to close their eyes while climbing the ladder.

CJ Blaine beats CJ Money after Momma Money accidentally trips CJ Money. After the match, Momma Money takes off her belt to whip CJ Money, and when CJ Blaine tries to stop her, CJ Money attacks CJ Blaine from behind, and he and Momma Money give CJ Blaine a beatdown. CJ Money and Momma Money then celebrate in the ring, revealing that the trip was all part of a plan.

Backstage, Marko Harris talks with Derrick King, saying that he beat Tim Bosby in less than three minutes and still feels undeserving of something. Derrick King says Marko will have to talk with King Cobra regarding that, then tells him to keep looking forward and that he has only one chance at this.

Dustin Starr interviews James Ellsworth at the announce desk. The fans are not happy to see him and tell him to shut up as Ellsworth announces that there will be a mixed tag team match soon and brings out his partner, Shazza McKenzie. McKenzie says Ellsworth will take her to the top, and Ellsworth says that his reputation speaks for itself before declaring they will take care of business and prove who "the television legend" and the next upcoming star in women's wrestling is. McKenzie says she is already a winner, but as a winner, she needs another winner, and declares that Ellsworth is "an incredible mentor" for women's wrestling. Ellsworth says McKenzie is the only person in the building with any sort of intelligence and that he will take her to the top.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Jay Washington. Washington gets his foot on the rope, but GunShow has the foresight to pull it off the ropes towards him. After the match, Washington pulls GunShow out of the corner and decks him with a chain wrapped around his right fist before standing over him with the Heritage Championship.

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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.