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.
The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon, Mr. Chris) The Hot Shots (Coach Justin Klein, Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews The Nightmare Posse. Simon says The Posse have found Mike Anthony, and Mike Anthony says he won the first tournament and that he will win the second. He then says that while he is Memphis Heritage Champion, his hunt is for Brett Michaels, and he will take on him and anyone dumb enough to take him on.
We hear from Zay Washington, who chalks up Aaron Roberts turning on him to nothing but jealousy, then says jealousy is an ugly disease and that Roberts will find that out next week.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Jason Genesis with the Sharpshooter. after Maddie the American Baddie stops Goddess from grabbing Genesis' hands and putting her in the Sharpshooter as Trace Lee Hunt does the same to Jason Genesis.
Tim Bosby beats Adam Priest. After the match, Tim Bosby refuses to shake Adam Priest's hand.
We hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, "Casasnova" Colton Cage, Van Vicious, Diana Taylor). Jimmy Blaylock says he cannot wait for the trios tournament, because he has the best and they will demolish anyone in their way. We then hear from Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Mackenzie Morgan, Ray Ray Sanders). Mackenzie Morgan says she is ready for Diana Taylor, and Ray Ray Sanders says he is tired of what The Hollywood Clique has been doing to him.
Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Mackenzie Morgan, Ray Ray Sanders) beat The Hollywood Clique ("Casasnova" Colton Cage, Van Vicious, Diana Taylor) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.
It is announced that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has been suspended from Memphis Wrestling and that more details will be mentioned later.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. He says that The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) may have taken out "Big Swole" Justin Cole, but they should have taken him out first. He says that Justin Cole is doing okay, then tells The Posse that he knows that they are in the building and calls them out, saying that he will take care of them and that he will come for them before the day is through.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Trace Lee Hunt, who says that while he does not have a problem losing, he has a problem with losing to someone who uses a female as a weapon like Jason Genesis. He challenges Jason Genesis to a rematch, and says he has someone who will take Goddess out if she even so much as look at him wrong and make the match one-on-one.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Jason Genesis after a blonde woman shows up and confronts Goddess for continuously getting physically involved in the match.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Ray Sanders, who admits he has gotten himself into trouble and has made some bad decisions, and next week, he will address the fans.
We see some camera footage of someone running through a forest in the dark while breathing heavily. Suddenly, growling is heard, and the camera looks at the moon before we hear a wolf's howl.
Dustin Starr interviews Zay Washington at the announce desk. Washington says he has been asking for answers for the last few weeks regarding Roberts' mystery manager, then mentions that Aaron Roberts weaseled his way out of a loss twice before challenging Roberts to another fight. Roberts shows up, and a match starts.
Zay Washington beats Aaron Roberts by disqualification after the mystery man from Dyer County Clash shows up and distracts Washington before Roberts hits Washington with a chain around his fist. After the match, Aaron Roberts continues to attack Zay Washington, and when head of security Big Dan and a member of security shows up, Roberts backhands Big Dan and slams Washington onto Big Dan before hitting both Big Dan and Washington with a Vader Bomb in the corner. After the commercial break, medical staff from LifeTech show up to fit Big Dan with a neck brace and place him on a stretcher.
In footage from before the show, Dustin Starr introduces Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo thanks the fans for supporting independent wrestling and thanks Memphis Wrestling having him today to watch all the young talent, and says that he is all about giving back and spreading the knowledge that has been taught to him. Dustin Starr also asks the fans if they want to see Chavo in action, then says that the announcement will come soon.
We see footage of Big Dan being taken to an ambulance outside of the WrestleCenter.
Gio Savage beats Cameron Cole.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that big things are happening and that he is the biggest thing. He says he does not duck anyone and knows that "All Day" Will Allday wants his title, but he has heard that a "premier athlete" is coming to Memphis. He says that he is the premier athlete and that nobody can touch him, then says that he and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese have a problem and that will make sure that Nese respects the pecking order.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and calls out The Posse again, saying he is here for a fight and not a match. The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) run out almost immediately afterwards and blindsides GunShow, but "Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up and evens the numbers game. Both teams brawl, and The Posse soon retreat despite what looks like a spike in Simon's hand. They approach the ring again, but step away when Brett Michaels advances. The Posse retreat from the ring after this.
Before the match, Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) is seen making their way to the WrestleCenter.
"Mr. All Day" Will Allday beats "Casanova" Colton Cage. On the subject of Teddy Long's new talent initiative and the big plans he has for him, Allday says that he wanted to face Colton Cage - whom he gives props to for putting up a fight and for also winning the recent battle royal - so he could earn his spot, then says that this was a #1 contender's match, and that next time he is in Memphis, Mike Anthony had better watch out.
In footage from earlier today, Aaron Roberts is on the phone with someone. He asks the person on the other end when they are coming to Memphis, then pushes the cameraman out of the way.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Austin Lane, who says that he has gotten done talking with Teddy Long and that next week, he will have a match against Matt Williams in a bullrope match. He says there is no more running for Matt and that it is in on.
The L.A. Husters (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) by count-out after they find out from Dustin Starr that their vehicle is in the middle of the parking lot with all the doors open, as if it were broken into. When Memphis Muscle investigate, Justin Cole is hit in the back with a sledgehammer by Simon. Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
We see some more interview footage from Dyer Country Clash at the Dyer County Fair.
Jason Genesis beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt after Goddess trips Trace Lee Hunt off the top rope as Genesis distracts the referee.
We hear from "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop, who thanks the fans for embracing him in the WrestleCenter and announces that he will back soon. He tells the fans to enjoy Memphis Wrestling and to get ready, because here comes trouble.
Teddy Long guests on commentary for the next match.
Derrick King beats Van Viciouss with Ray Sanders as the referee. As per pre-match stipulation, Derrick King is free from The Hollywood Clique. Despite numerous distractions by Van Viciouss, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and one of The Hollywood Clique's bodyguards, and despite very briefly hesitating at the end of the three-count, Ray Sanders calls the match down the middle and awards the win to Derrick King. (As per pre-match stipulation, had Ray Sanders not called the match down the middle, he would have been fired from Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Ray Sanders is twice seen kneeling down in the corner as if to wonder what will happen next.
Dustin Starr interviews Shark Boy at the announce desk to start today's show. Shark Boy says it has been too long since he has been in Memphis, Tennessee and thanks the fans for their support. After a shot at Dustin Starr's shark slides (and a "What?" chant), Shark Boy announces that there will be a Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal today, and keeps the details of the match under wraps in order to keep it a surprise and says it will be "good wrestling TV" because Shark Boy said so. It is also announced that the winner will receive a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week on Championship Saturday.
The LA Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Hot Shots (Brandon Savage and Ethan Ross) by disqualifiation after Notorious Bradley tosses his gold chain to Brandon Savage and falls to the mat, feigning being hit with the chain. The referees sees this, thinks Savage actually hit him, and gives the win to The LA Hustlers.
Backstage, McKenzie Morgan interviews Cassandra Golden and "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx. Golden says that she is feeling good now that the Memphis Women's Championship match is a triple threat match involving the two of them so that the two of them can get what they deserve, while Nyxx says that while she was not on her A-game at Women's Gauntlet For The Gold 2, but hopefully she will have gold around her waist. Golden says she will have the gold around her waist, then says "May the best woman win."
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best women's champion there is and the best that Memphis, the Mid-South and the United States have ever seen. He then reminds Derrick King that he is his personal assistant and to do what he is told when he is told to do it, then says that Dustin Starr and the championship committee have something to do with Ray Sanders no longer being able to referee the Clique's matches and that everyone is jealous of them. He also says that Ray Sanders is "a good Christian man" and has always called it right down the middle (even though Ray Sanders has always favored the Clique). As for Diana Taylor, Blaylock says she will "whup that bimbo up in the ring right now."
"Dirty" Diana Taylor beats Jennifer Justice after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee.
We hear from Brandon Espinosa, who says that Dysfunction (Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) is not just a word, but a way of life, and that everyone is used to being told how the world is supposed to be, yet they do the opposite and still get accepted. He says that Dysfunction is there to open the third eye and let people know the world accepts them, and while he came to Memphis Wrestling alone, he had found more followers in the form of DNA and Kyle Roberts. Espinosa says that together, they are a force to be reckoned with, and Memphis Wrestling is officially on notice.
We hear from Mike Anthony. He says it seems like everyone has gotten confused, and that he thought he would be done when he took "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' most prized possession in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, then says it is about more than just the chamionship and that Brett has something he wants: his integrity and everything he stands for. Mike Anthony says he has put him through tables, threatened his manhood, taken out legends and taken out trainees, and yet Brett Michaels will not accept it and go away. He says that is fine with him, as he and the people do not get it, then says "My environment, my rules." He tells Brett Michaels they are not done, and that he is just getting started.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Martin with a schoolkid pin after Trace Lee dodges Martin's top rope leg drop.
Shark Boy guests on commentary for the Shark Boy Invitational Battle Royal.
Colton Cage last eliminates Shark Boy to win the Shark Boy Open Invitational Battle Royal. During the match, Balough eliminates DNA, but he gets eliminated himself by Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts before being caught by DNA. Balough tells DNA to put him down gently after being eliminated. DNA puts him down gently, then punches him out. Derrick King is supposed to be the last entrant, but Van Viciouss tells Derrick King to stay outside . When he brags about what he will do, Shark Boy butts Espinosa and Roberts' heads together before eliminating Van Viciouss as quickly as he got into the ring. As it seems that Shark Boy has the match won, Colton Cage - who was never officially eliminated - eliminates Shark Boy to face Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship next week. Other competitors include: Storybook Prince Gaston, Perky Will, Kid Wrestling, Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA, Gio Savage, Brian Balough (of the "Of Marks And Men" podcast), Ray Collins (a WrestleCenter trainee who is making his debut only to be eliminated as quickly as he shows up) and Van Viciouss.
Maria Starr returns to commentary for the first time in weeks.
Dustin Starr interviews Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says it felt pretty good to put someone through a table for a change, and Justin Cole says he was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was glad to help Brett out. Justin Cole then asks Brett Michaels to help him out one more time, as he wants a match with The Posse for the Memphis Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) shows up. Simon says that if Memphis Muscle puts their hands on them, it will be the last thing they ever do, but Brett Michaels asks The Posse what they can do to him that hasn't been done to him already. Security and officials have to separate both teams.
We hear from Zay Washington, who calls Aaron Roberts out for stabbing him in the back after he won the Internet title and for not returning any texts or calls. He says that winning the title is cool, but it was cooler with Aaron Roberts at his side. Washington then says he will get answers when he sees Roberts again.
Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Austin Lane, "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt and Gio Savage beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss, "Casanova" Colton Cage, Derrick King) with a schoolkid pin from Austin Lane to Van Viciouss when "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tosses his cane to Derrick King, who then tosses it back to Blaylock when the referee sees it. After Derrick King says he did what he asked and that Van Viciouss lost again, Blaylock mentions the fan that attacked him last week, saying she had "obesity" disease, then we find out that the two bodyguards for the Clique are named Jake and Elwood (an obvious Blues Brothers reference). Blaylock pays Elwood for saving him last week, then Dustin Starr announces that, as per the Championship Committee, Ray Sanders is no longer a referee for The Hollywood Clique. Dustin Starr then gives Diana Taylor an ultimatum: relinquish the Memphis Women's title, or defend it in two weeks against Cassandra Golden and Nyxx. Blaylock says she will defend it, then says he is mad and that things will change around here.
K-Toomer shows up unexpectedly and says the fans have no idea what exactly is going to happen today, then says he will beat "the sugar honey iced tea" out of Big Kon, then says that they will fight and that they might as well go right now. Big Kon suddenly attacks K-Toomer from behind. A security guard gets involved only to be punched out by both men, and more security and some officials try their best to break up the brawl.
Jason Genesis beats Bobby Ford following the distractions and interference by his valet Goddess.
We hear from King Cobra, who says that things are getting really wild in Memphis Wrestling, then dares Mark Anthony to pick on somebody his own size after running roughshod over the trainees. He then says that Money Mark got what was coming to him, and says that there are a lot of similarities between the past and the present in that one never knows what is coming and one never knows who is next.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he is his own man and that Pay Up (Big Jack and Bruce) had a job to do and did not get it done, and after Dustin Starr says that Anthony could not get it done like they did, Anthony says Starr's day and the fans' day is coming. He then says he wants a refund and that Pay Up owes him money after failing to take out "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and Pay Up and Money Mark show up. Mike Anthony tells Pay Up and Money Mark had one job, but Brett Michaels is still walking, breathing and coming after the Memphis Heritage Championship. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony says he has plenty of money and that they can get plenty of things done, but Mike Anthony simply says "You're fired" and demands his money back, as he will deal with Brett Michaels himself. He also says that if they won't give him the money, he will make it back himself because he is the highest paid. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony he will have to go through Big Jack if he wants his money back.
Before the next match, it is reported that Big Kon and K-Toomer are brawling in the VIP area and are now brawling their way to the ring.
K-Toomer beats Big Kon. During the match, Big Kon puts K-Toomer's head through a chair. He almost hits K-Toomer in the head with a sledgehammer when the referee takes the sledgehammer away and K-Toomer gets his head out of the chair before tossing the chair to Big Kon and hitting him with a Gore for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice at the announce desk. Zicky Dice says it is great to be back, the followers are coming through, and he is waiting for a worthy challenger. He then mentions Mike Anthony vs. Zay Washington from two weeks ago, then challenges Zay Washington to a match for the Memphis Internet Championship tonight. Zay Washington soon shows up. Zicky Dice says that he is impressed and that Zay Washington could soon be an Internet star. After Zay Washington accepts his challenge, Mike Anthony shows up. Anthony says that this is his show, which means it is his time. Zicky Dice and Zay Washington leave before Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony. Anthony says he does not have to pay anybody off when he has respect. He then says that in seven days, he will be out here to witness "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' demise and destruction, then Brett Michaels will understand once and for all that he is loved by few, hated by many, dared by none and respected by all.
Van Viciouss beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt after referee Ray Sanders keeps Trace Lee Hunt from hitting the top rope diving head butt, allowing Viciouss to shake the top rope to trip Hunt down, slam him and win.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after the Posse stop the Country Rock Drop and Simon grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin on Carter Matthews.
Backstage, The Hot Shots (Brandon Savage, Ethan Ross, "Too Fine" Justin Klein) harass some fans and help themselves to their nachos. Needless to say, the fans are not impressed.
Before the next match, Matt Williams fails to shot when his entrance theme hits. Five members of security have to carry Matt Williams - who is still wearing a neck brace - screaming to the ring. Matt Williams takes the neck brace off as soon as he gets the upper hand.
Austin Lane beats Matt Williams by count-out after Matt Williams slides out of the ring and heads back to the locker room, apparently wanting nothing more to do with Austin Lane.
We hear from Nyxx, who says that at Gauntlet For The Gold, she was so prepared to win the Memphis Women's Championship, but "Dirty" Diana Taylor knew what she had coming and sent The Hollywood Clique to take her gear and trash her car. However, she did not stop her, even as Diana Taylor won the Memphis Women's Championship, then says there is only one goddess in Memphis Wrestling and it is her.
Memphis Wrestling is coing to Dyersburg, Mississippi for Dyer Country Clash on September 10th!
Zay Washington beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! After the match, Aaron Roberts celebrates with Zay Washington, then smacks Zicky Dice, then lays out Zay Washington and squashes both of them in the corner.
We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says it will take more than putting him through a table to stop him and that next week, he wants Money Mark, Big Jack and Bruce 3-on-1 before coming for Mike Anthony and the Memphis Heritage title.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says he does not care if "The GunShow" Brett Michaels wants him, as the prey does not hunt the predator and that he is the predator around here.
Mike Anthony beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt.
"Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beats Martin in a match that sees Martin go back to being Precious - and back to Martin again - every time he gets hit in the head.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Rebel Kel, who says that she is excited about Gauntlet For The Gold 2 and plans to give it her all and win the Memphis Women's Championship.
We see footage of "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane being attacked with a chair by "Dirty" Diana Taylor at the WrestleCenter.
In footage from earlier this week, Matt Williams says that Austin Lane broke his neck, but the doctor tells him that he suffered a stinger. Matt Williams demands repercussions or else he will sue Memphis Wrestling. Meanwhile, Austin Lane has been suspended.
We see footage from last week's EPW show at TupeloCon in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood' Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best and that every woman wants to be her, and when Dustin Starr mentions Diana's attack on Nikki Lane, Blaylock calls Dustin a "biased announcer" and tells him to shut up. Blaylock then says that Derrick King will be the greatest assistant ever and that there is nothing anybody can do to stop him.
Van Viciouss beats Derrick King to make Derrick King his personal assistant. During the match, Van Viciouss inadvertently lays out the referee with a clothesline. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the apron, and gets his cane in the ring as he ducks a punch from Derrick. Van Viciouss swings the cane at Derrick King, but Derrick ducks and takes it away from him. As he is about to hit Van Viciouss with the cane, Ray Ray Sanders takes it away from Derrick and distracts him so that Van Viciouss can wrap a chain around his fist. When Derrick turns around, Van Viciouss punches Derrick out with the loaded fist, then Ray Ray Sanders removes his jacket to reveal a yellow-striped referee shirt. Ray Ray makes the count, and Van Viciouss gets the win.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he knows who Mads Kruger is, then tells him he is "the punishment of God" and that he will put something on him so cold he will be asking if he can wear house shoes in an apartment.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Norman Meklakov in The Great American Clash Match after Meklakov swings a chair at Hunt only for Hunt to duck it and Meklakov to accidentally hit himself. After the match, Matt Williams confronts Trace Lee Hunt only to be trapped between him and Austin Lane. Matt slaps Austin, who then hits Matt with a piledriver, which is grounds for suspension by the championship committee.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says something needs to be done about Derrick King, then says that he has been looking for a tag team and has found one of the best: The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles). Colton Cage says that the last time The Elements of Wrestling were here, they were robbed of the Trios titles. He says that they have received a call from Blaylock promising them everything they have ever wanted and they are back to take care of business.
The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) following the distraction from The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont).
Backstage, McKenzie Morgan interviews Cassandra Golden says she has been training everyday to entertain the fans, and while she has not earned the Women's title yet, the next time she has it, it is coming home with her.
Cassandra Golden vs. Nyxx ends with "Dangerous" Diana Taylor attacking both of them. After the match, Diana Taylor goes for a double DDT, but Nyxx and Cassandra send her running.
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Continuing from last week's interview, he says that he will get up tomorrow like he always does, go to the gym, drink his protein shake and work harder than ever before to get back to the top and be back better than ever.
DNA beats Adam Priest following the distraction from Brandon Espinosa. After the match, Espinosa and DNA shake hands, then Espinosa gives DNA a contract saying "Target: Memphis Wrestling."
We hear from Buff Bagwell, who says that he is back and excited to be in Memphis Wrestling as he signs autographs, then says he will be in the ring next week with a bone to pick against Mike Anthony.
Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey, who pass around flies with "#FreeBriar" printed on them. Uncle Mikey says he and Brad want Briar back. Brad states that The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) have challenged them to a match for the tag titles in exchange for Briar. Brad says he and Mikey are challenging The Posse and that Briar is coming back home. Uncle Mikey says they have seen The Posse lurking around, and Brad threatens to find them if they do not show up. The Posse soon show up without Briar, and Mr. Chris says that if they can beat them, they can get Briar back. However, if The Posse win, Briar joins The Posse forever. Brad picks Briar over the tag team titles, as they have the Trios titles and he and Mikey do not have to prove they are the best tag team.
Mike Anthony shows up to start today's show, and Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Mike leads another "Mike" chant after hearing the crowd chant for him, then says his bandwagon is full and that everybody doubted him, and that everyone only wants to cheer for him now that he is champion. He then says he knows Brett Michaels is coming and that he is not a hard man to find because he is holding the Memphis Heritage Championship. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and gives credit where credit is due to Mike Anthony, then tells him that he is a marked man before they can go at it right now if Mike takes his off suit. Mike tells Brett he will have to earn his shot at the championship. After the crowd chants "You scared," Brett says he does not blame Mike for being scared because he "pissed [him] off" when he took the Heritage title, then says that if he has to earn his title match, he might as well do it right now.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels quickly beats Jason Dredd. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett, who tells Mike Anthony that he will take out whoever he puts in front of him and that he will be next.
Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin says Memphis is his home and that he will defend his home, and that Matt was his friend and he let him down. He says that while the crowd calls Matt a traitor, he calls him a liar for saying he had him in his shadow, then issues a Best of the Best Challenge to Matt knowing Matt will not face him, and that if he will not do it, Norman Meklakov will. He then says that Matt is scared of him and will not face him because he knows that he is the better wrestler, then Brandon Espinosa shows up and says he is here to extend an invitation to join his dysfunctional family. Espinosa says he wants to open Austin's eyes and see the dysfunction that "this dystopia" has caused, and then asks Austin again to join him. When Espinosa gets in the ring, Austin Lane shakes his hand, then puts him in a fireman's carry to start their match.
Austin Lane beats Brandon Espinosa. During the match, Norman Meklakov and Matt show up. After the commercial break, Matt distracts Austin Lane by saying that he wants to talk outside of the ring in the middle of the match. Later in the match, Matt distracts the referee so that Meklakov can hand Espinosa a chair, but Espinosa tosses it out of the ring. Austin Lane then hits Espinosa with two Spears for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews Rhino at the announce desk. Rhino says that when a challenge is made, a man accepts it, but before he does, he looks back on his life and on the roads that took him to this point. After asking the fans if they want him to accept the challenge, he accepts K-Toomer's challenge and says it will be hardcore.
Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon threatens to beat Dustin Starr up if he steps to him, then Mr. Chris says they are the tag team championships and are here to get the respect they deserve. Suddenly, The Skimahorns show up. Brad Skimahorn announces The Skimahorns are coming for the tag team titles, and Simon tells the Skimahorns that they made a mistake.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Gio Savage.
Dustin Starr interviews Van Viciouss and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says he has an action star next to him and that he needs a starlet who is the caliber of Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Aniston or Elizabeth Taylor, then says she has found the prettiest woman in professional wrestling today. He then introduces Diana Taylor before saying that Derrick King is an idiot for not wanting to be Van Viciouss' assistant, then Derrick shows up and calls Viciouss his "leftovers" and says Diana Taylor "looks like she should be on Brooks Road somewhere right now." (Author's note: Brooks Road, especially East Brooks Road, is best known locally in Memphis for its strip clubs and its history of having strip clubs. This is why Dustin Starr tells Derrick King "It's a family show.") Derrick King then challenges Blaylock to a mixed tag team match, and introduces Cassandra Golden before issuing the challenge right now. Blaylock asks Derrick King where he got "that shit" from before running away. (Author's note: I swear, that's what Blaylock is saying when he is mute-censored there for obvious reasons. This promo was wild.)
Derrick King and Cassandra Golden beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and "Dirty" Diana Taylor) after Cassandra reverses the DDT into a Death Valley Driver, leading Golden to pin Diana for a third time.
Dustin Starr interviews Kross at the announce desk. Kross says he has not had a good week, as Jay Smooth has a leg injury and he has not heard from Martin, then says he has to take care of business in order to keep The Etiquette together and that he will do whatever he has to do.
"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Kross.
We hear from Norman Meklakov, who says that he is the most dominant man in all of professional wrestling and that no man can break out of the Meklalock.
Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov at the announce desk. Meklakov says nobody can break the Meklalock, then says he has seen some new faces as well as new victims to break with the hold. Meklakov issues an open challenge, and Austin Lane and Matt show up. Austin Lane says he has had an eye on Meklakov and that can break the Meklalock, but Matt wants an opportunity. Austin tells Matt to let him have the opportunity, which Matt does, and says he can not only break the Meklalock, but reverse it. Meklakov punches Austin Lane in the back before putting him in the Meklakov, and Dustin Starr goes for a closer look just before Austin Lane gets back to his feet and Matt clocks Austin Lane in the face. Matt then stomps Austin Lane in the head on the ring steps before revealing he is in league with Meklakov.
Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor on the announce desk. Diana Taylor says that she earned the Memphis Women's Championship and that nobody has done anything for her despite being in the company since the beginning, then tells Dustin Starr that if the board of directors want it, somebody can come and get it.
Cassandra Golden beats Diana Taylor. After the match, Cassandra Golden hands the Memphis Women's Championship back to Dustin Starr and says that next time she touches it, it is coming home with her.
Backstage, Kid Wrestling meets with "Big Swole" Justin Cole and offers to team with him against The Posse, but Justin Cole says this is not a fight, not a wrestling match. Kid Wrestling says he is not waiting in the back for the bulls to pounce, but Justin wants to do this alone.
The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after Lamont knocks Chris Hayes out with a gold chain...almost. After the match, referee Ray Ray Sanders finds Lamont's gold chain in Lamont's hand and reverses the decision, giving Country Rock the win.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) in a two-on-one handicap match by disqualification. During the match, Kid Wrestling runs in and gets on the apron to become Justin Cole's tag team partner, and Justin Cole accepts his help. The match ends with Simon pulls Mr. Chris out of a pinfall attempt following the Swole Slam before pulling a big, long rusty chain out from underneath the ring and hitting Justin Cole with it. After the match, Mr. Chris takes the spiked shoulder pad from his jacket and runs it into Kid Wrestling's eye before he and Simon tear Kid Wrestling's mask apart.
Mike Anthony shows up and demands interview time. Anthony says borrowed time is what the champion is on, and threatens to put Dustin Starr's face out the back of his head if he keeps eyeballing him. He then says he is hungry and starving for competition, and demands a match right now.
Mike Anthony beats Brandon Espinosa. After the match, Anthony says he has something to say about the "bromance" and upcoming title match between "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.
Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole tells "The GunShow" Justin Cole what Mike Anthony has just said, and both men agree that if Mike Anthony gets involved, they will both take him out.
Backstage, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane texts "Dirty" Diana Taylor, telling her to meet her next week. She then looks at the camera and says she tried to do this personally, then proposes they meet face-to-face in the ring next week.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Rashad Lee) beat The Etiquette (Jay Smooth and Martin). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington, Rashad Lee, Brandon). Brandon says that The Posse has the Memphis Tag Team titles hostage and asks Dustin Starr to help make their match with The Posse for the tag team titles a reality. He then tells The Posse to watch their back, as messing with The Yung GOATs means they are messing with the best.
We see backstage footage of Scotty 2 Hotty.
We hear from Jerry Jarrett and King Cobra, both of whom state that Memphis Wrestling is keeping the local wrestling tradition alive.
Dustin Starr interviews Evil Uno at the announce desk. Evil Uno says he has a lot of claws up, then introduces himself. He says that there are so many people here and he looks around and dissects people to see what makes them tick and where their future will go. He says he has been looking for a new member of The Dark Order, but so far, he does not see an ounce of talent here and has not found someone yet who sparks his interest. Evil Uno says Memphis has not created a star since Jerry Lawler, then says he has scouted one man here for years and states that with a bit of a push and a shove, The Dark Order can get him to the top of professional wrestling. Suddenly, Kid Wrestling shows up, and Evil Uno says he is not one man. Kid Wrestling says he has only thing in common with The Dark Order. Evil Uno thinks it is the mask, but Kid Wrestling says he is the most technically dangerous wrestler to get in the ring. Evil Uno asks the fans if Kid Wrestling should join The Dark Order, then tells Kid Wrestling that a mask does not make him fit to join and that he does not have the skill to join. He says that if he is the best Memphis has to offer, he is out of here. He then leaves.
K-Toomer beats Kid Wrestling by technical knockout. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who asks him to replace "yes" with "'Sho nuff!" K-Toomer says he is the meanest, hungriest and baddest, then says to help the bear if he is fighting a bear before saying "Forget the bear...I want a Rhino."
Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says it is great to be back, then gives "The GunShow" Brett Michaels credit where credit is due for his win in their championship match, then says that while he came up short, he has healed up, and that it is time to bring back the Best of the Best Challenge.
Dustin Starr interviews Trace Lee Hunt, who says it is an honor to be here before saying he is known as "The True American" because he is "230 pounds of American muscle" and "bald like an eagle," then answers Austin Lane's Best of the Best Challenge.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt in a Best of the Best Challenge with a triangle choke.
