Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 23, 2026

Backstage, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) get mentally prepared for talent reviews before Jimmy Blaylock laughs an evil laugh.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Tim Bosby says that MJF decided to get cute to social media and threatens to rip his horns off and throw them to the ground, then says that Bryan Keith could not get the job done and that it is no wonder Chris Jericho threw him by the wayside. He alos says that the bounty on Mike Anthony's head is still active and is now increased to $10,000, then tells the crowd to shut up before calling Mike Anthony "nothing more than a cockroach."

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra tries to stop Mike Anthony from doing something regrettable. Cobra says they will do things by the book, telling him "do it right, do it all night." Mike Anthony takes his word for it.

K-Toomer retains the Big Mane Fight Championship against Big Jack (who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling in quite some time). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who says that the real goes through him and that he is bringing real back. He tells anybody to send their best but not to send anyone they want back, and wants his challengers to either beat him or become another victim.

Justin Case shows up for the first time in a while. He learns from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock that he had a big problem, but he fired him. Jimmy says he will get him somebody bigger, better and smarter to get to the top. Justin Case then hands Jimmy a chain with a ring on it. (It is heavily implied that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts has been fired from Memphis Wrestling.)

We hear from "The Predator" Don Frye, who will be at the Tupelo Furniture Market for TBC Fights in Tupelo, Mississippi on June 20th, with a portion of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) after Lamonte hides behind the comentary table and then runs back to the locker room, with Bradley unable to bring him back to the ring. After the match, Lamonte hightails it away from the WrestleCenter through the parking lot, with Bradley not too far behind.

We see footage of Big John Dalton and Big Daddy at the Baptist Cancer Center interspersed with Big John Dalton's announcement from last week.

Backstage, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) meet with "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick and Matchmaker King Cobra after they receive a text from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who tells the three of them to get their pink slips ready.

Dustin Starr interviews Raven Black at the announce desk. Raven Black threatens to send Dustin Starr to the ER just like all the other women she has attacked to prove she is the baddest woman in Memphis Wrestling. Suddenly, Big Mama shows up for the first time in months and starts a brawl. Officials and security have to separate both women and restore order. Big Mama says that if Raven Black wants to be the biggest and the baddest, then they can have a street fight next week.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock meets with Diana Taylor. Diana tells Blaylock that if he stays out of her way, she will stay out of his.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Mama Ally (formerly known as Ally X and Mama Money).

Lil' Homie meets with Tim Grind in the parking lot. Both of them are serious about today's main event match. Meanwhile, Gavin White tells Kevin White that he still has what it takes.

Tim Grind vs. Kevin White - the latter in his first televised match in twenty years - ends in a no contest. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents briefly take Maria Starr aside for a talent review. Later on in the match, Lil' Homie and Gavin White get on the apron to fire their respective fathers up, then Lil' Homie pulls Gavin White off the ring apron. As they confront each other, Gavin White inadvertently knocks Lil' Homie off the ring apron into Gavin White off an Irish whip by Tim Grind. Lil' Homie and Gavin White go at it, and when Tim Grind breaks it up, he is attacked by Kevin White, and the match is thrown out as referees and officials spend the last few minutes of the show trying to break up the ensuing brawl.

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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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We see footage of The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) mention their fear of heights as they head into the WrestleCenter.

We see footage of Matt Hardy with the fans (and James Ellsworth) at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Matt Hardy at the announce desk. Matt says that today's event has been spectacular and that today's ladder match will be exciting to watch, even though it is the most dangerous match in wrestling due to the high heights and the ladder being used as a weapon. He advises both teams to beat their opponents down and incapacitate them before going for the title, then says he will be guesting on commentary for this match.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat James Ellsworth and Shazza McKenzie in a mixed tag match.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock finds a state law that he thinks he can use against Memphis Wrestling over having an unsafe workplace, then promises that The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) will be the new tag team champions.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Matt Hardy in the parking lot, and asks for advice from going from a tag team superstar to a solo superstar. Matt tells Sanders that if he believes in himself, he can become a great singles star.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Gio Savage by TKO with a triangle choke.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling in front of the FedExForum as well as Matt Hardy and Grizz vs. Sycho Simon and Aaron Roberts at Memphis Grizzles Wrestling Night.

We see footage of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels with the Memphis Showboats.

We hear from CJ Blaine, who says that he had CJ Money's back when nobody else did. He says they were a team until Momma Money showed up, then CJ Money attacked him. CJ Blaine reveals that he has his own belt, then says that everyone knows what they say about payback.

Matt Hardy guests on commentary for the next match.

K-Toomer and Big John Dalton beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal), The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth), The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) and The Memphis Mizarks (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) in Memphis Wrestling's first-ever ladder match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! After the match, Matt Hardy personally congratulates K-Toomer and Big John Dalton on winning the titles. The show ends with Big John Dalton and K-Toomer celebrating with the fans.

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

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

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

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

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

We see footage of Jamie Noble coaching at the WrestleCenter.

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

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

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

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Gio Savage beats Draco in a Last Savage Standing Match.

We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth with fans at the WrestleCenter.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) complain to Matchmaker King Cobra that they are not on the SuperBout IV card. King Cobra tells them that they will be making history very soon.

Dustin Starr interviews WWE ID prospect "Super" Sean Legacy. As Legacy says it is an honor to be here, another WWE ID prospect, Sam "Hardway" Holloway, shows up. Holloway says that Legacy is "super-annoying" about getting in his business and says he will show everyone just how much of a loser they are.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Sam "Hardway" Holloway in an WWE ID prospect match.

Xya Wolfe and Tim Grind (accompanied by Lance Kade, going by the name "Lil Homie") beat the team of Seven Cruz and AJ Rockett, the team of J. Webb and Makkari Kandy, and the team of CJ Money and Momma Money (who previously appeared on Memphis Wrestling as "Ally X") in a four-way mixed tag team match.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite interference by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after avoiding the Problem Bomb to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a third time.

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Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case states that all that matters at the end of the night is that Aaron Roberts is still Heritage Champion, then mentions Roberts winning all of the other titles in Memphis Wrestling before saying there is nothing anyone can do about Roberts being champion. Roberts threatens to slap everyone in the WrestleCenter if they continue to chant "egg sucking dog." Justin mentions that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and K-Toomer are fighting each other, then says they are done with them and that they will get no more title shots. Roberts tells GunShow and K-Toomer they can do the three-way dance all they want, but says they must be sick and tired of getting in each other's way. Roberts then says GunShow and K-Toomer can continue to fight each other while he moves on to bigger and better things. Justin Case says he does not care if GunShow and K-Toomer are here and potentially have something to say about it.

Backstage, Ray Ray Sanders talks with Derrick King about their recent match with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) when Tim Grind shows up, saying "it is what it is" and that they will do what it takes to stay champion and that Too Kool II will make it up to them, then takes offense to Ray Ray talking about Too Kool II and tells him that he will see him in the ring.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Main Event" Bradley in a Tim Bosby Invitational Match. Ron Justice is the championship official for this match.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling - and Robert Gibson of The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) - at the Mid-South Fair.

At the WrestleCenter, the woman who found the Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow) pamphlet last week asks Big Dan if there is any way to see Reverend Ash Taylor. A befuddled Big Dan says he will see what he can do.

Gio Savage beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that the last has been seen of J. Webb and that nobody knows who will be next before throwing J. Webb's teddy bear Lucy into a trash can. Suddenly, someone picks Lucy up from out of the trash.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer announces he has a lot to say, but actions speak louder than words. He says the fans saw what happened to him and that he wants the Heritage Championship, but this is bigger than that. He then calls "The GunShow" Brett Michaels so he can knock him out. Justin Case shows up with Big Dan and security, and K-Toomer threatens to beat up Justin Case. Justin tells K-Toomer that his problem is with GunShow, and tells him not to worry about Aaron Roberts, then GunShow shows up. Justin says he is telling the truth and that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts has moved on, then tells K-Toomer and GunShow to fight among themselves. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and announces that next week, K-Toomer and GunShow will face each other to decide a #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The New Guys (Jake Bosche and Scott Stanley). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk. Lamonte says they are not in consideration for the tag team titles because of Dustin Starr's "buddy system" with Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders, and Bradley says they want their title shot against Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex).

We hear from Ray Collins, who says that everyone's goal is to sign a big money contract, and while people have called him a sell-out, a jerk and an asshole, he is "a rich asshole." He says the fans may not like it, but he does not care.

Tim Grind beats Ray Ray Sanders with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Flex grabs Ray Ray Sanders from the outside and Derrick King confronts Flex.

We see more footage and photos from Memphis Wrestling's show at the Mid-South Fair.

C-Rex beats Mackenzie Morgan to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion, ending Mackenzie Morgan's run as the champion at 392 days. After the match, C-Rex hands the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship to Nixi XS. Wes Adams is the championship official for this match.

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Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says that at Championship Saturday, "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts cheated him even after he made him tap out in the middle of the ring, then says he knows Roberts is here today and that he wants one more match. He also says that Roberts is nothing more than an egg-sucking dog, to which the fans agree, and demands Roberts accept the challenge, even asking for Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael to make the match official. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says he has some good news and bad news. The good news is that he has a contract for the championship match today, but the bad news is that in order to get the signature, Bosby has to put his Memphis Wrestling contract. If Bosby wins, he is the champion again, but if he loses, he is gone from Memphis Wrestling. Bosby says that if this is what it takes, then he is on, as Roberts started this and he will end this and become a three-time champion.

Backstage, Big John Dalton is met by Coach Miller, who reminds him that all of the dirtsheets are talking about him and that he has gotten Memphis Wrestling a lot of views, and that he must keep the momentum going. He tells Big John Dalton that he should challenge for the Internet Championship, which Big John thinks is a good idea. Big John leaves to challenge for the Internet Championship.

Denzel Rollins beats Kirk Swiss with the Dismem-Bar.

Before the next match, Lord Gaston shows up with Sir Matthew with a cast on his right foot and a crutch.

Sir Matthew beats Tim Grind after Sir Matthew shoves Flex on the outside to distract the referee, which allows Lord Gaston to hit Tim Grind with his crutch to help Sir Matthew win. After the match, Tim Grind chases Lord Gaston to the back, and it becomes obvious that Gaston is not injured.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is on the phone with Van Viciouss, saying that the person he wants is at the bottom of the barrel and that he wants to help him out. Suddenly, one of the Secret Service agents tells him that everything is good to go.

"DDT" Diana Taylor beats Tootie Lynn after Tootie Lynn kicks the candy out of Makkari Kandy's hand, allowing Diana to get Tootie back into the ring for the DDT and the win.

"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) after Main Event Bradley hits Alex Cross with a foreign object from the ring apron.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael is worried about Tim Bosby putting his Memphis Wrestling contract on the line. Matchmaker King Cobra says he trained Tim Bosby and knows he can get the job done. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them.

Next week: "The GunShow" Brett Michaels!

We see images of sky, grass and a bonfire. "Reverend" Ash Taylor stands in front of this bonfire with Brother Bruce and Marrow, then points forward. Ash Taylor carries a red shinai in his hand, then Brother Bruce braces himself against a fence and takes lashes from it. Marrow also takes the same punishment. While Brother Bruce thanks Ash Taylor, Marrow simply laughs. Afterwards, Ash Taylor raises the shinai into the air.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says that he loves the fans and that they are her world, and while she is in a world of war, she chooses peace, and she is a fighter for the fans. She says that she is the sound of his mother's scream and the message of his father's whisper as she conquers anything in her way. As for what is next, what happens happens, and she wants to be the fans' favorite. All of a sudden, an unknown female wrestler shows up, and she introduces herself to Mackenzie by punching her in the face. After another punch to the face, she gets Mackenzie in the ring and hits her with a Michinoku Driver before caressing her face. She then hits Mackenzie with a leg drop as security is at the ring. The mystery woman then makes it clear that she wants the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

Tim Bosby beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts to become Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion for a third time despite a pre-bell attack with the championship belt by Roberts and constant referee distraction by Justin Case after Bosby ducks a championship belt shot by Roberts, which hits Justin Case and knocks him off the ring apron. This allows Bosby to lock in the ankle lock and grapevine it, and without Justin Case on the ring apron to distract the referee again, Aaron Roberts has no choice but to tap out. (Had Tim Bosby lost, he would have been gone from Memphis Wrestling.)

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Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Bosby thanks Mackenzie for putting her title on the line just to help him get another shot at Austin Lane. Mackenzie says that while material things do not mean much to her, the Women's Championship means everything to her and she knows Bosby won't let her down.

Backstage, "Casanova" Colton Cage tells Justin Cole that they have a trios match up next and that he has already has their third partner.

Colton Cage and "Big Swole" Justin Cole's trios partner is revealed to be "Astonishing' Austin Mulitalo.

"Casanova" Colton Cage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beat Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston) after Diana Taylor shows up and runs off with Nyxx's crown, causing Nyxx to chase her backstage. After the match, Colton and Mulitalo steal Justin Cole's thunder.

Backstage, we hear from Simon, who asks Tim Grind what he was thinking, especially after Lance cost him his partner. He says that by the end of the day, not only will he get rid of Tim Grind, but he will make sure he does not have any more kids. He says that when all is said and done, he will be the last man standing and the only man breathing. We then hear from Tim Grind, who is glad that Flex is here with him as he warns Simon that Lance is still his son and that he will end things with The Posse once and for all. Flex says he has promised King Cobra that he will not interfere as long as no one else does and that he has Tim Grind's back. Tim Grind says that he will be the last man standing one way or another.

King Cobra is on the phone backstage. He says he cannot go along with what Mike Anthony has done to K-Toomer and that K-Toomer deserves another shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, and that he will book the match and go from there.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor asks "Brother John" to join him at the desk, to which Big John Dalton shows up in a black suit with a red tie, then Taylor says that Big John Dalton will be anointed as a member of The Righteous Path. The Righteous Path enters the ring, and Reverend Ash Taylor takes a moment of prayer for Big John Dalton. Suddenly, Big John Dalton lifts his hand up, wags his finger, then comes out of his suit and attacks Bruce and Ryan before focusing on Ash Taylor. Ryan and Bruce grab Big John Dalton so that Ash Taylor can hit Big John with the collection plate, then Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up and chase The Righteous Path out of the ring.

People are seen signing what looks like a petition to remove "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who says that he understands that The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) are upset at him for putting him in the Monster Brawl Match, then tries to make up with them with customized rubber chickens to call him in case they are in trouble in the ring. He also says that he also got The L.A. Hustlers a tag team match this week as part of his plan to take them to the top.

Barnabas the Producer guests on commentary for the next match.

The Twins of Salem (Abel Booker and Jacksynn Crowley) quickly The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).

Backstage, King Cobra tells security that there will be a Street Fight between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer next week and that he needs all of security to be there as the match will get hairy.

We hear from Brandon Cutler, who says that his plans for Memphis Wrestling will be revealed next week.

Tim Grind beats Simon in a Last Man Standing Match. During the match, Simon readies Tim Grind for a Con-Chair-To, but demands that Lance be the one to deliver the blow to the head. Lance throws the chair down instead, and when Simon shoves Lance to the mat by the face before attempting to do it himself, Lance hits Simon with a low blow before helping Tim Grind up for the win. Lance and Tim Grind hug after the match.

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It is revealed that multiple people have been attacked backstage, and that "The Murderhawk Monster" Lance Archer has done it before he makes his way to the announce desk, grabs the microphone, and tells Dustin Starr that this never ends.

"The Murderhawk Monster" quickly beats Brad Skimahorn (and Uncle Phil). After the match, Lance Archer says he is not done and that there is someone else he wants and that when he faces him, it will be like nothing Dustin Starr has seen before when he puts him in a casket.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that a theft was had in "the RighteousCenter" when "The Pope" Elijah Burke stole a victory from him, and that he would not have walked away with it had it not been for Ray Collins. Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Ray Collins, and next week, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt will put him down and Ray Collins will get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Grind at the announce desk. Tim Grind says he has not heard from Lance McCade and has looked everywhere and talked to everyone that they know, and all he knows is what The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) said last week. He says that he and Dustin both know The Posse and begs The Posse to bring Lance out. The Posse's music hits, but The Posse fail to show up. Tim Grind says that if The Posse want to do it the hard way, then he will find them and get his son back, and proclaims that they have until the end of the show to bring Lance back or else he is coming for them.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The O'Neal Brothers (now identified as Steven and Devin O'Neal) by disqualification after Nixi XS shows up and shoves Ray Ray Sanders off the top rope. After the match, Nixi XS states that The O'Neal Brothers have sent a message: that they are going to dominate, eviscerate and take what is theirs. She says she invests in champions, not mediocrity, as she holds the tag team titles which she states will be going home with The O'Neal Brothers the next time they show up and all Dustin Starr can do is announce it.

We see footage from after last week's show where "The Pope" Elijah Burke admits he did not know much about Ray Collins until he came to him and told him what The Righteous Path was like and that he would have his back if he allowed it. The Pope says he is used to doing things the right way and doing things the wrong way, then says that tonight, they went "All the way, Ray." This leads to an "All The Way Ray" chant as Ray Collins says Reverend Ash Taylor should have killed him when he had the chance and that he is coming after The Righteous Path.

We hear from Mr. Chris. Mr. Chris says they can deal with the disrespect from Tim Grind not saying hello to either him or Simon upon his return, then says that while Simon is busy babysitting, he will meet Tim Grind for a fight and he will see him out there.

We hear from Cassandra Golden, who says that while she lost her #1 contendership to Mackenzie Morgan, she calls it a setback, and while she will have to work harder, she is still "The Golden One" and she will become Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion again.

Cassandra Golden beats Bashley Bones.

We hear from Dr. Tom Prichard, who says that nobody really knows what Memphis Wrestling was like back in the day until one shows up at the WrestleCenter and sees the present. As he talks about being a professional wrestling coach, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane show up, and Austin Lane declares that he is Memphis Wrestling and that guys like Dr. Tom cannot teach him because he is better than Dr. Tom ever was. When Dr. Tom says he does not want problems, Tim Bosby suddenly steps up to Austin Lane, and Nikki has to hold Austin back. Austin says they will do this on his time.

We hear from Mississippi St. Jude ambassador Murray Collum, who talks about the recent show in New Albany, Mississippi as well as a few local cancer survivors, including his wife, as part of the Rumble on the Trail St. Jude fundraiser on August 19th at Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Mr. Chris beats Tim Grind. During the match, as Tim Grind has Mr. Chris in a chinlock and is getting the information of Lance McCade's whereabouts out of him, Simon shows up with Lance - who is in facepaint - and threatens to break Lance's neck unless Tim Grind lays down for Mr. Chris. Tim Grind reluctantly lays down for Mr. Chris, who gets the win, and Simon lets Lance go as promised. As Tim and Lance are reunited in the ring and Tim Grind calls out The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) again, Lance takes off his blue hoodie to reveal a Posse shirt underneath and hits Tim Grind from behind with a low blow. The Posse attack Tim Grind as the show ends.

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Dustin Starr interviews "Casanova" Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton Cage says he has been winning his last three matches and that it is time to take the next step into the main event, then "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Phil show up. Bradley says he heard something about the main event and that he answers the call when told this is not his time, then says he has won championships and run Uncle Mikey out of Memphis Wrestling and tells Colton Cage to step up to "Main Event Bradley" if he thinks he is ready for the main event. Colton Cage accepts the challenge.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn after taking out an interfering Uncle Phil.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Grind and Lance McCade at the announce desk. Grind says it feels great to be back on Memphis Wrestling and thanks everyone for their support for both him and Lance, who he says is being trained by the best trainers. He says that Tim Bosby made a mistake putting his hands on his son Lance and lighting a fire inside of him, then says Bosby can make all the excuses he wants when he earned a shot at his title on Beale Street, and in 45 minutes, he will show Bosby how to be a champion before he and Lance have a father-son celebration.

Mackenzie Morgan beats Cassandra Golden to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that Tim Grind had one opportunity, ran with it and got lucky while he is great everyday and has held the Internet Championship for 224 days. He says that Tim Grind will not beat him a second time, as nobody beats him twice because he is second to none.

Reverend Ash Taylor - and his podium - guests on commentary for the next match.

Brother Bruce beats Alex Cross after "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt distracts the referee and Sister Jennifer holds Alex Cross' leg down at the top rope.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says they will be in the studio next week, and he wants "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to be there next week, as Van Viciouss will whip him like a dog.

The O'Neal Brothers (??? and ???) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) by disqualification after The O'Neal Brothers are attacked by Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders. After the match, Ray Ray Sanders tells The O'Neal Brothers that they repaid the favor after last week, and Derrick King says he is thinking more about The Olsen Twins more than The O'Neal Brothers - even displaying a fan sign saying "The Olsen Twins Got Fat" - and says The O'Neal Brothers can name the place and time if they want a challenge.

Before the next match, Tim Grind tries to get a hold of Lance McKade, but he cannot.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Grind.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 17, 2023

This week's episode is live from Beale Street in downtown Memphis, Tennessee near the Ghost River Brewing Company. Maria Starr hosts this week's show from the studio.

Mike Anthony and K-Toomer beat The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron and Cordale Roberts).

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) are seen harassing and fighting people on Beale Street before being kicked out of a restaurant.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says he is looking for good competition and cannot seem to find it, and he issues an open challenge not to anyone in the back, but to anyone in the crowd. After the commercial break, Tim Bosby is still looking for an opponent when he finds Tim Bosby and Lance McCade. Tim does not want Lance to do it, but when Bosby asks if he is scared he will whip him and his father, Lance slides in the ring. Tim jumps in when Bosby gets the better of Lance. Tim Grind then says he did not come here to fight, but when Bosby put his hands on Lance, he got ready to prove that he can still "whip that trick."

Tim Grind beats Tim Bosby after Lance McCade stops Bosby from using the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship as a weapon. After the match, Grind is holding up the Internet Championship, but the title goes back to Bosby as the match was not a championship match.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) after Big John Dalton keeps Matt Williams from using one of the tag team championship belts as a weapon.

Reverend Ash Taylor is on the stage. He calls everyone in the crowd sinners before stating that he will pray for them to be on the righteous path when Al Kapone, Ray Collins and "Big Swole" Justin Cole show up and throw him out before everyone celebrates with Kapone.

We hear from Danny Limelight, who announces that is time to take a stroll down to Memphis to see what Memphis Wrestling has and face "The GunShow" Brett Michaels one-on-one, saying Brett is "the guy" until he walks into the building next week.

Backstage, Tim Grind has the feeling that he can still wrestle and still become a champion with Lance McCade at his side after beating a champion in Tim Bosby.

Backstage, K-Toomer challenges Aaron Roberts to another match next week, and Mike Anthony says redemption came with a price and that nobody would have told him that he would have K-Toomer watching his back.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss as it rains down hard on Beale Street.