Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 15, 2024

Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship is not going anywhere anytime soon, even as The Circuz (Barnabas the Ringmaster, Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker) sticks their noses in his business. He tells "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that he appreciates his help, but he did not need it, and that he knows they are about their business, that it is all about the Heritage Championship, and that he wants to have their championship match the right way this time. K-Toomer then tells Brett Michaels to be ready, because he will be ready as well. He then re-addresses The Circuz, saying he has something that will put them out of business moving forward, and while The Circuz has the numbers game, if and when he needs a partner, he will pick that. He tells Brett Michaels that he appreciates the help again, but reminds him that they have bigger business in the Heritage Championship.

In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Kid Kash catches up with Tommy Dreamer, then finds out he is needed at the announce desk.

Dustin Starr interviews Kid Kash at the announce desk. Kid Kash says he has been travelling around and staying busy keeping up with the light heavyweight scene, and says that he has been retired since 2015 and would only come back if there is true competition out there for him. He also says he is here because he has heard that some of the best light heavyweights are being trained here, then says he will be at the announce desk to scout talent, and if anybody impresses him, they just might get a challenge.

We see Ray Ray Sanders training with some ropes in the WrestleCenter when Derrick King shows up. Ray Ray blames Derrick for their recent losses and says he is a big joke, and tells him to either step up or step aside.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage.

We see some odd monochrome footage of a professional wrestler alongside footage of an erupting volcano and alligator teeth.

We see footage of "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock holding open backstage auditions for The Hollywood Clique as Van Viciouss is out shooting a movie. One of the people to try out is Jay Smooth. Blaylock is unimpressed with Jay Smooth, but someone else in the distance catches his eye, and he has one of his Secret Service agents flag them down. That someone is Mike Anthony.

Just Jodie beats Raven Black with a schoolkid pin after Raven Black gets caught using the middle rope for leverage during a pinfall attempts and argues with the referee.

Dustin Starr interviews The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) at the announce desk as part of a Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship celebration. Matt says he is proud of himself and that while he has a very hot wife and three beautiful children, being a tag team champion with Lord Gaston is the happiest thing in his life, and says that they are so good at being champion, Pete Pranica can ride on their coattails, as the Memphis Grizzlies will never win an NBA Championship. Lord Gaston says he could not be happier than being a tag team champion again before making fun of Big John Dalton and proclaiming that nobody can beat them and that they will be tag team champions forever. As Sir Matthew proclaims that there is nobody in the locker room who can beat them, Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) show up. Tim Grind hopes that Matthew and Gaston got the celebration out of their system and that they had a lot of fun, because Too Kool II are the number one contenders to their titles and they cannot wait to take their titles off their waists and put them back where they belong, as they look a little frail to be carrying them around. Flex says they have held tag team gold in Memphis wrestling history for over a year and have held tag team gold five times in all, and they are about to make it six. He also proposes that they can do this right now. Matthew and Gaston decline.

It is revealed that Kid Kash has been attacked in the WrestleCenter parking lot by Sycho Simon, who is seen in the distance.

Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins meets with Assistant Matchmaker Michael about getting a match. As Michael says he has to bounce the idea off Matchmaker King Cobra, Jay Smooth shows up wanting a match so he can win and impress "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock. As this goes on, J. Webb is seen watching from behind the door. Michael then makes a match between Ray Collins and Jay Smooth official.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Top Gunz (Brandon Beretta and Joey Vinetti).

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he had "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts dead to rights in the middle of the ring when he made him tap out, but Justin Case got involved and the next thing he knew, Roberts cheated him with a belt shot to the skull. Bosby demands one more shot at the Internet Championship from Roberts with no shenanigans.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case show up, and Justin Case demands an opponent for Roberts while he guests on commentary despite the two of them not being on today's card, as he says that they are not playing around and they will show why Tim Bosby is undeserving of another title shot. Luke Justice shows up, and as soon as he gets in the ring, Roberts attacks him while Justin Case keeps talking on the microphone while pretending Luke Justice is Tim Bosby.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Luke Justice. After the match, Roberts hits Justice with the Problem Bomb, then powerbombs him in the center of the ring before telling Tim Bosby that he will have to earn another shot at the Internet Championship.

Dustin Starr interviews Tommy Dreamer at the announce desk. Dreamer mentions Kid Kash being jumped by Sycho Simon in the parking lot, then demands a match with Simon in the ring. When told that Simon is banned from entering the WrestleCenter for his actions as of late, Dreamer proposes a Parking Lot Brawl, saying he is here to chew gum and whoop that trick, and he is going to whoop that trick. Dreamer leaves and heads to the parking lot to look for Sycho Simon, but he is soon attacked from behind by Simon. This leads to a parking lot brawl, and Dreamer wraps a chain around Simon's neck before dragging him into the WrestleCenter. The brawl soon makes its way to the ring, and while Dreamer has the upper hand, Simon eventually overpowers him and elbow drops Dreamer as he is lying on a metal folding chair in the middle of the ring.

Spring Break - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 13, 2024

Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader introduces "the new and improved Circuz," with The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) as their new official members.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Top Gunz (Brandon Beretta and Joey Vinetti) after Maurice the Strong takes out Brandon Beretta on the apron.

We see footage from the pre-show tailgate outside of the WrestleCenter where The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) attack Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King.

Cassandra Golden guests on commentary for the next match.

Mackenzie Morgan beats Raven Black. After the match, Cassandra Golden says she wants the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship back, and Mackenzie Morgan says she will have to beat her to get it. When Mackenzie calls Cassandra a coward as security surrounds them, Cassandra slaps her.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael is talking with someone when "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil tell that someone to get out of the room so they can talk to Michael, calling them "fatty" in the process. That someone is Alex Hammerstone, who immediately threatens to either beat up both of them now, or beat one of them up in the ring later on, the latter of which Michael makes official.

The Superstars of Seduction ("Casanova" Colton Cage and "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo) beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) and Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) in a Spring Break Scramble Match.

It is announced that Sycho Simon has been fined for putting his hands on Dustin Starr a few weeks ago, and if it happens again, the punishment will be much more severe.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says being at Memphis Wrestling is like having a colonoscopy because they get screwed over and over again. He blames Matchmaker King Cobra for Van Viciouss not being in the King Cobra Cup and "The Cowboy" James Storm putting his face in a cake, which he says gaves him diabetes. He says that he wants to file a formal complaint and that he wants King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael out here right now. Blaylock accuses King Cobra of screwing over The Hollywood Clique over and over again and protecting "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. Cobra says all he does is sign the contracts and that whatever is in the ring is not his business, and Blaylock threatens to go over his head as he has pull in the company, and he also puts his hands on King Cobra as he does this. Cobra says he can go over his head, but he cannot go through him, as this will be the last time Blaylock puts his hands on him.

We see footage of someone in a brown robe with a very large walking stick followed by the words "To Be Continued..."

We hear from K-Swiss, who says he has been looking for the one person who can challenge him, and he thinks that he has found him. He says he is about to prove why he is the greatest when he beats Tim Bosby.

Tim Bosby beats K-Swiss.

We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says he will not join "The Righteous Trash" and that he has something for Reverend Ash Taylor next week.

Alex Hammerstone beats Big Nasty Phil after J. Webb shows up and beats up "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn for getting involved in the match. After the match, J. Webb joins Hammerstone in the ring and poses with him to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 6, 2024

In memory of James Thurber, aka "Gentleman" Jim Casey, 1952 - 2024.

Barnabas the Leader shows up to start today's show and announce that The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong). He introduces Maurice the Strong, then announces that time is rapidly running out for the biggest, the hungriest, the baddest, and the one who stole months from Maurice's career and shutting down their big top. He says that this person stole everything from them, and today, they take everything from them, for Maurice the Strong evokes his championship match clause, and in today's main event, it will be for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship as Maurice ends K-Toomer forever. Barnabas then says he will take K-Toomer's heart, soul and title.

"Mr. All Day" Will Allday retains the Reality of Wrestling Heavyweight Championship against Mike Anthony. David Knight is the referee for this championship match.

Backstage, we hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service). Blaylock and Van Viciouss blame Matchmaker King Cobra for keeping Viciouss off the Cobra Cup Tournament, putting Blaylock's contract on the line and inviting "The Cowboy" James Storm to crash their victory party, and Blaylock says he will file a formal complaint against King Cobra as he demands a face-to-face meeting. He also calls Assistant Matchmaker Michael "a lunatic."

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) beat The Top Gunz (Brandon Beretta and Joey Vinetti). (The masked man is now known as "Marrow.") After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor at the announce desk. Ash Taylor says he gave "The GunShow" Brett Michaels a chance to join them only for him to tear up the pamphlet. He says that Brett Michaels is in for a world of hurt, as they are stronger and more righteous than him.

We hear from K-Toomer. He says he finds it funny that The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) talk about time as if it can be manipulated to their will and make videos about how there will be repercussions for his actions. He says he actions were really retaliation for The Circuz trying to make a name at his expense, then tells The Circuz that he accepts their challenge and that The Circuz will be shut down for good.

We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael. King Cobra tells Michael not to worry about "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, as he lies every time that he moves his mouth, and to do what he has to do. Michael thanks King Cobra for the advice, but says he does not know if he can let this go. King Cobra says they are doing the right thing and that Blaylock always complains, and Michael entertains the idea of wrapping him up in the bureaucracy and red tape that they have to deal with to see how it feels. The two of them agree that they have time to meet Blaylock face to face.

Diana Taylor beats Raven Black.

We see footage of Tim Bosby and "All The Way" Ray Collins training in the WrestleCenter ring.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont). During the match, Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up to watch from ringside, and it is not long before Notorious Bradley notices them. Their presence also distracts Ruffshot Lamont, and Steven O'Neal pins Notorious Bradley with a schoolkid pin for the win. After the match, The L.A. Hustlers get in an argument with Derrick and Ray Ray, and referees and officials have to step in before things get physical.

We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), where the two of them are sucked into a striped box after a had with a ticket lures them in. The box closes, then catches aflame. As this goes on, there is a doll dressed like a clown on top of the box.

Barnabas the Leader introduces Maurice the Strong during the championship announcements.

K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Maurice the Strong by disqualification. David Knight is the referee for this championship match. During the match, Barnabas the Leader gets in the ring, and as he does, a slim, long-haired figure slides into the ring as Maurice gets his hammer. The slim figure is Jacksyn Crowley in clown make-up, and Abel Booker, also in clown makeup, soon joins him. The Twins of Salem gang up on K-Toomer so that Maurice the Strong can hit K-Toomer in the back of the head with his hammer. The Circuz, now four strong, celebrate in the ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 23, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx) at the announce desk. Nyxx says this is the holiday season and that she has a gift for the fans. She then takes a ceremonial sword and knights Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston as "Sir Matthew" and "Lord Gaston" respectively, which makes her "Queen of Memphis Wrestling." As a bonus gift, she renames Ellsworth Enterprises "The Nyxx Network." Sir Matthew says that she has a wife and kids, but winning the tag team titles with Gaston was the greatest moment of his life.

Backstage, Mikey - now with a very clean look, a three-piece suit and calling himself "Michael" - shows up wanting to help King Cobra. King Cobra says he will think about it.

We see a strange vignette of Christmas imagery and static. Images of The Twins of Salem can also be seen as a voice states to guard against decay.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti).

Memphis Wrestling wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Ray Ray Sanders, who admits that while he has been feeling down and has let everyone down, he is still willing to fight, and he will enter the Grind City Rumble.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John Dalton says he cannot imagine celebrating Christmas any other way than with the fans, then produces Reverend Ash Taylor's to produce some "gifts" for Reverend Ash Taylor.

"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn guests on commentary for the next match.

Big Nasty Phil beats Jay Smooth, Big John Dalton and "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt in a Christmas Chaos Match following interference by "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn.

We see footage of U-Gene meeting "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant - dressed as "Boogie Claus" - at the announce desk after Boogie Claus gives out gifts to the fans. Jimmy Valiant says Memphis wrestling is in his heart and soul and will be in him forever, and thanks Dustin Starr for bringing it back. As he thanks the Memphis fans for being the best fans, Van Viciouss and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock show up. Blaylock wants to know what Jimmy Valiant is here when he has "retired more times than Garth Brooks", then brings out "the real Santa Claus," who is really some guy dressed like Jimmy Valiant trying to make fun of Jimmy. Jimmy Valiant things brings out "All the Way" Ray Collins as back-up, and Ray Collins challenges Van Viciouss to a match.

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Van Viciouss with a schoolkid pin after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the apron and distracts Collins only for Jimmy Valiant to get him and put him to sleep while fending off the fake Jimmy Valiant. After the match, Blaylock - and the fake Jimmy Valiant - suffer the ignominy of having their pants fall down as they and Van Vicouss head to the back, with the fake Jimmy Valiant wearing an obvious diaper.

Dustin Starr interviews matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra says that he has a Christmas present for everybody, and announces that the first match of 2024 will be a Triple Threat Match for the Memphis Heritage Championship. All of a sudden, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up. Simon says "Merry Christmas" to King Cobra before he and Mr. Chris jump King Cobra. Security tries in vain to stop the attack, and Simon hits Kin Cobra with the eye with a spiked shoulder pad. The Posse then grabs a member of security by the hair so that Simon can powerbomb him. Dustin Starr leaves commentary and heads to the ring as The Posse are told to leave just after Simon chokes out a referee.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 9, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts says that Tim Bosby would not have been the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship if he had not given it to him, then says it is payback time and time to give it back. After stating that he has faced "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander before and is not afraid of him, he wants in the title match. Dustin Starr says the one-on-one match is official, then Justin Case says it is time to talk to King Cobra.

Gio Savage and Draco beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Gio Savage would rather talk about money and championships, and Draco tells Dustin to get the microphone out of his face.

It is revealed that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed the contract to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who thanks the fans for their support after she was injured and says that she will be back.

Nyxx vs. Cassandra Golden to decide a #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship ends with Nixi XS showing up and attacking Cassandra. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and fights off Nyxx as she still attacks Cassandra, and Cassandra is able to fend off Nixi XS. Afterwards, their brawl continues to the heel locker room.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) meet with King Cobra. They trade the Trios Championship rings for a shot at the Internet title for Aaron Roberts, with Justin Case telling King Cobra "We don't want rings...we want titles."

Mike Anthony beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Mike Anthony attacks Terry Wayne with a metal folding chair that he has brought to the ring before the match. When a security guard gets in the ring, Mike Anthony scares him away. Mike Anthony then states that a metal folding chair awaits everyone in Memphis Wrestling from this day forward.

Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone. He says that next week, things will be settled between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer once and for all.

We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who announces the newest signee to Ringmaster Records: the Rappin' Rubber Chicken. Backstage, Barnabas tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that he will produce his biggest hit yet: a "bona-fide, guaranteed, 100%" win for The L.A. Hustlers. Ruffshot Lamont tells Barnabas that he had better produce a win, because they have had enough of him and demand that he be serious.

Before the match begins, Justin Case and The Cordale Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) shows up, and Justin Case produces a document stating that Aaron Roberts is now in today's Internet title match in exchange for the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championships.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a three-way match after Bosby counters a powerbomb out of the corner from Roberts into an inside cradle.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 4, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is trios time in Memphis Wrestling, and he hopes the rings are a little bit bigger this year. Aaron Roberts says they do not care about being disrespectful because they bring the disrespect, and when it comes to the Trios Championship Tournament, it's not about being the best being against the ones who will lose.

The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron and Cordale Roberts) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti).

We see footage from last Saturday's event at the Greater Memphis Chamber.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that everyone has questions and wants to know where Big John Dalton is, then promises that Dalton is in good hands at his compound. He announces that next week, the fans will see what he can do for all of them if they just walk the righteous path, as Dalton will be anointed as the newest member of his flock.

Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane by disqualification. "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Marty Elias is the referee for this match. During the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane stomps Bosby as he has Austin Lane in Cattle Mutilation, and Mackenzie Morgan gets in the ring and fights Nikki. Bosby and Mackenzie overpower Austin and Nikki until they are able to slip out of the ring. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says Austin has screwed him left and right, and Mackenzie says she used to look up to Nikki until she lost all respect for her for putting her hands on Bosby. She then proposes a winner-takes-all tag team match with both the Internet and Women's titles on the line.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Diana Taylor with a schoolkid pin following the distraction from Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston.

We hear from "All The Way" Ray Collins, who says that the last year has been amazing and that he can take things another step further. He says he has had a few injuries, but he will be back in the ring, for he is a small-town kid from Mississippi trying to live a dream and go all the way.

Dustn Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Brighton, Tennessee on Friday, December 1st for Brighton Brawl 2 at Brighton Middle School (7785 US Hwy 51) to raise funds for Brighton Baseball and Softball. We then see some footage from last year's Brighton Brawl.

Dustin Starr interviews Flex. Flex admits that he took a bit of a licking, and while he does not know who tried to run him over, they will be found out. He does know that next week, Tim Grind will get his retribution.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss. Will Gibson is the referee for this match. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stands up from out of his wheelchair and hits Brett Michaels with his cane, which causes him and his lawyer to get ejected from ringside.