Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that there are no small roles, only small actors, then says he has looked from the bottom there is only one him. He then thanks his entire West Coast team for making his dream before asking if he has a match tonight.
Emi Sakura beats Jada Stone.
Backstage, Arn Anderson talks with Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. He says that "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard was a little more conniving, and he and Brock are not happy about this. Arn then tells Pillman not to think any less of his abilities after being beaten by a veteran in Christopher Daniels. He then says that he has looked back at the one time Pillman and Anderson tagged together, and says that while he is grasping at straws, he does see a spark between them. Pillman says he has lost everything he has worked for and that he is truly lost, then says he was told to look for Arn Anderson for advice when he started his career. He then says that he does not know where to go from here and he is calling in that favor. Arn Anderson tells Brock and Pillman to listen to him and give the tag team a try, as their history as of late makes him want to puke.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Dak Draper.
Blake Christian beats Sean Maluta.
Before the next match, Ari Daivari proposes to Leon Ruffin that instead of wrestling each other, all Ruffin has to do is lay down and let him beat him, and in return, he will make him an official member of The Trustbusters (Daivari, Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay). Daivari also promises that Ruffin will come out the bigger winner. Ruffin says he does not lay down for anyone, especially "a jackass like [Daivari]."
Ari Daivari beats Leon Ruffin following the distraction by the rest of The Trust Busters (Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay). After the match, The Trustbusters (Daivari, Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay) continue to attack Ruffin, then AR Fox and Blake Christian run in with chairs and force The Trust Busters to retreat.
Rohit Raju beats Richard Adonis.
Jora Johl beats Jarett Diaz.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rohit Raju. Rohit says he is hungry, and says he wants the main course buffet and not the nuggets he has gotten in 2022. He says that if other people in AEW are not careful, he will eat from their plates.
The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat Axton Ray and Blanco Loco.
The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat The Skulk (Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis).
Kiera Hogan beats Kaci Lennox.
The Trustbusters (Sonny Kiss and Slim J) bat Ryzin and Cameron Stewart.
"Captain" Shawn Dean beats Ariel Dominguez.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat Zuka and Alexander Moss.
Emi Saukra beats Avery Breaux.
The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreaux) beat Marcus Kross, Mike Magnum and GKM in a trios match.
Anthony Ogogo beats Luke Kurtis by knockout. After the match, Ogogo talks about how he was born with the umbilical cord around his neck and how he had to fight his entire life to be come a twelve-time British champion and an Olympic Champion, and how he won an Olympic medal as his mother lied in a coma. Ogogo says he could have done anything or gone anywhere after boxing, but he came to AEW because it is "where the big boys play." He then asks why he has been fighting "indie bum after indie bum" for the last 14 months before saying he could do things that could shame the devil when the bell rings and that 95% of the big boys do not want to take him on. He tells "the big boys" to face him in the ring before he goes somewhere else.
"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Vary Morales. Near the end of the match, Clayton argues with a fan wearing a shamrock Chicago Bulls jersey, who dares him to pull him over the barricade and beat him up. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Zack Clayton, who says that tonight was just a dose of reality and that the business has needed a kick in the ass for some time. He says it takes more than a fan favorite to move the needle, and that it takes a star to do so. He says the fans will never have any clue of what it is like to be a star, as none of them will even amount to anything close to what he is. Clayton then says that he is just getting started.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats La Rosa Negra by submission.
Madison Rayne beats Viva Van. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Madison Rayne, who says that her plate is very full in the best way possible and that she worked her whole career to be in this ring at this moment with All Elite Wrestling. She has proved from day one that she is not afraid of a challenge, and whether as a wrestler or coach, she is here to teach the women's division and turn it upside-down.
KiLynn King beats Saraha Seven.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat Baliyan Akki and Ryan Matthews.
Sonny Kiss beats Joe Ocasio after Slim J distracts referee Aubrey Edwards.
Matt Sydal beats JD Drake. After the match, Anthony Henry attacks Sydal, and JD Drake joins in.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreax) beat Logan Cruz, Tyshaun Perez and Hermano in a trios match.
Julia Hart beats Vicky Dreamboat by submission. Hart's submission hold is now known as "Hartless."
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker and Menard make it known that Parker won in 17 seconds and that Hook beat Zack Clayton in 27 seconds. Parker then tells Hook that he has caught their attention and while Hook is incredible, he and Menard want to know if Hook is a tough guy or a pretty boy. Menard then asks what Hook would do if they stole his hair gel, then Parker proposes taking the FTW Championship from him.
Kayla Rossi beats Vipress.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.
Dante Martin beats AR Fox.
Brock Anderson beats Tyson Maddux.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and ANthony Henry) beat Oliver Sawyer and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Workhorsemen. JD Drake says that while he likes The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi) and The Wingmen have been good to him, he had to take some time for himself, and after calling up Anthony Henry, the two of them are "possessed and obsessed with success," and failure is not an option. Anthony Henry says he was sick and tired of what JD Drake was doing, and while he has nothing against The Wingmen, what everyone just saw was the real JD Drake. He says that going forward, they know what they have to do: punch in and knock out.
The Renegade Twins (Robyn and Charlette Renegade) beat Rocky Radley and Allie Recks.
Anthony Ogogo beats Meto by knockout.
The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Skulk (Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray). After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews, Avalon, Nemeth and Cezar Bononi. Avalon says they are the best-looking men in the company and that they are on the board. Nemeth says they are the kings of Dark, and Bononi says they will make AEW pretty.
Blake Christian beats Lucky Ali. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Blake Christian, who says that he wanted to be on the big screen and that he is there. He thanks the fans for their support and says that he has been on a winning streak lately, and says that he is back on track and looking for success.
Jora Johl beats Vary Morales.
"Platinum" Max Caster beats Justin Cotto.
Dante Martin and Matt Sydal beat The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto).
Daniel Garcia beats Westin Blake (formerly known as Wesley Blake in WWE) with the Dragon Sleeper.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J and Parker Boudraux) beat Ryan Howe, Omar Amir and Cash Flo in a trios match. Before the match, The Trust Busters are accompanied by a butler named JVSK (pronounced JEEVES-K), who is played by independent wrestler VSK. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Trust Busters, and Daivari introduces JVSK as his butler, then says he told everyone that he would spare no expense and that they should get used to their faces for a very long time after main eventing Rampage twice.
The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds and Preston "10" Vance) beat Tyshaun Perez, DK Vandu and Joey Sweets in a trios match. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Dark Order. Silver is disappointed that nobody thinks they can get past the first round, and while they are underdogs and have been in AEW since the beginning, they will beat some "spooky pervert ass" in the Trios Title Tournament. Reynolds says no other trio has a stronger bond than us, and that they have perserved and that it is their time to make history as the first-ever AEW Trios Tag Team Champions.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat GKM and Oliver Sawyer. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling, Nese and Woods. Sterling says Jon Moxley not only attacked them from behind and injured his neck, but stole money from their pockets. He says they are planning on stealing money from him and that they exploring a lawsuit with The Blackpool Combat Club (William Regal, Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta), as Moxley is a jerk and Wheeler Yuta stole the ROH Pure Championship from Josh Woods. He says The Blackpool Combat Club is running around acting like they can do and bleed on whatever they want, and that there are some sanitation workers across the country who are overworked cleaning blood off every surface. He also says most of the people from The Blackpool Combat Club are not from Blackpool, England. Sterling then says that not only does Bryan Danielson have a lot of money, but his wife has more. He then tells The Blackpool Combat Club to watch their e-mail as much as they are watching Moxley's match with CM Punk, as they are getting served.
Before the next match, J.T. Davidson re-introduces Bear Country (Bear Bronson and Bear Boulder) as The Iron Savages. (Bronson and Boulder now have the "Bear" prefix removed from their names.)
The Iron Savages (Bronson and Boulder) and managed by - beat Sean Maluta and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews J.T. Davidson, who says everything on the planet requires change and proclaims himself to be "The Iron Manager" and the meanest, the best and the man who will put a mark on AEW. He says it is not about being lucky, as he does not believe in luck, and that The Iron Savages will be taking over. Bronson says that they have never needed validation from the fans or anyone in the company to know that they have been All Elite since they first stepped foot in AEW, and he dares anyone who is frustrated with their spot while taking food off their table to tell them different, as he will be ready to eat them alive. J.T. Davidson then says that everyone in the back is now on notice.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.
KiLynn King beats Mafiosa. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews KiLynn King, who says that it is great to be back in AEW. She says that when the pandemic started, she was one of the fortunate ones to get into AEW, and she busted her butt to stay in AEW once she got her foot in the door. After a year, she realized that there was not a spot for her at the moment, so she got back onto the indies to make sure everyone was talking about her, and a few months later, she was back and she was going toe-to-toe against Toni Storm on Dynamite. Tomorrow night, she returns to Dynamite in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to face "Shittsberg's own" Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt Baker shows up and tells KiLynn to stop boring the fans about Cleveland and that she does not stands a chance against her. She says that she did not come out tonight, but KiLynn's sob story made her sick to her stomach. Britt also says that she is not impressed about KiLynn going back into the indies and getting a pat on the back for what everyone else is doing while she has been building the AEW women's division from the ground up and building an empire. Britt says she is the face of the women's division, and as much as she would like to end things right here, right now, she "[doesn't] do Dark." KiLynn calls Britt out for not giving the fans what they want, and also proposes that she busts her open right now and puts her bloody face on another T-Shirt. Britt responds by saying they could film a drop of her blood on the mat for fifteen minutes straight and it would be worth more than anything KiLynn would ever do. Britt piefaces KiLynn, and KiLynn takes Britt down and punches her before throwing her into a barricade on the outside. Referees have to run in and restore order.
Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta head to the ring to start tonight's show, and Claudio meets Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in the front row on the way. He says that while it is great to stand in the ring as Ring of Honor World Champion, it is an even bigger honor to stand in the ring in front of Steamboat. Claudio admits he feels more at home in wrestling gear than in street clothes, then issues an open challenge for next week to anyone to wants to step up to him. His challenge is quickly answered by Dustin Rhodes. Dustin admits they have been in their share of battles and that he has dreamed of holding a world title for 34 years. He tells Claudio that if he accepts his challenge, he will give the best "natural" Dustin Rhodes he has ever seen in his life. Claudio says the longing for a world title provides a hunger for Dustin and eats at him, and that he sees the same fire he has had for 34 years in his eyes. He says he did not lose his fire when he won the ROH World Championship, then accepts his challenge. Dustin gives Claudio his word that he will see him next week and leaves the ring.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Ortiz and Ruby Soho. Ruby Soho says they have been chomping at the bit to get their hands on The Jericho Appreciation Society, and Ortiz makes it clear he wants a fight right now.
Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Factory. QT Marshall says he hopes Powerhouse Hobbs has more luck, then Hobbs shows up and topples the domino table. Marshall swears that The Factory will take care of "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Powerhouse Hobbs leaves.
Before the next match, "The Reality" Zack Clayton says he is the biggest star "in this disgusting wasteland of a state, West Virginia" and that it is a shame he has to win the FTW Championship here. He says that he will win the title and bring it back to a state that is worthy of respect in New Jersey.
Hook quickly retains the FTW Championship against "The Reality" Zack Clayton in seconds with Redrum.
Backstage, we hear from Angelo Parker and Matt Menard. Menard says Hook thinks he is a tough guy and that he "wants a taste." Parker says the FTW Championship has history, then asks what it would be like if a sports entertainer won it.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Billy Gunn, who says that Austin and Colten Gunn put their big boy pants on at the wrong time with the wrong person, and that opens thedoor to spank their asses. Billy Gunn then says that he is coming next week with some friends: The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens).
Buddy Matthews beats Serpentico. After the match, Miro shows up with Malakai Black's mask, then brawls with Buddy on the ramp. Miro is briefly distracted by Julia Hart, but that does not stop Miro from beating Buddy up further. Buddy slaps Miro in the face when he asks "Where are the pagans?" This earns Buddy a Machka Kick to the face.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter and Rebel. Rebel kicks Lexi Nair out of the interview as Britt Baker says she might as well watch the "shitstorm" that is Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm) if she is not at All Out. She says that lightning cannot strike twice and that Thunder Rosa cannot beat Toni Storm twice, and that Toni Storm joined Thunder Rosa when she could not beat her. She then says she, Jamie and Rebel will be watching and waiting.
"The Fallen Goddess" Athena beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Leila Grey and Kiera Hogan attack and restrain Athena as Jade Cargill and Stokely Hathaway show up. Jade Cargill then breaks the mechanical wings that Athena entered in with a sledgehammer before heading to the ring. Cargill then gets in the ring and hits Athena in the stomach with the sledgehammer.
We see a video package for CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley for the undisputed AEW World Championship.
We see a video package for Powerhouse Hobbs vs. "Absolute' Ricky Starks, where Starks says he has a lot to say next week.
Mark Henry interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) and The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux, Sonny Kiss). Ari Daivari says tonight is a walk in the park after what happened to Orange Cassidy last week and that they will become Trios Tag Team Champions. Beretta says that they are not a team and have no chance of winning, and Chuck Taylor says that they won last time and will win again tonight.
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) beat The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux) to advance in the AEW Trios Tag Tournament after Danhausen curses Slim J from the front row.
Tony Schiavone interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson in the ring to start tonight's show. Danielson says he has been wrestling for nearly 23 years and does not know if he will ever be one hundred percent, but he needs to "live one hundred percent" and nothing makes him feel more alive than being in the ring. He says that he will never willfully stop wrestling, and if Daniel Garcia says that he wants to slay his career, he will have to end it, but he will not end it this Wednesday. Daniel Garcia shows up and says Bryan Danielson is his hero, but it sounds like his hero is prepared to lose and is coming up with excuses. He says that his coming and going hurts him, which makes him want to hurt Danielson. He says that he will hurt Danielson so badly that he will end his career, and instead of "The Dragon Slayer," he will be "the greatest technical sports entertainer on the planet." Danielson says he is okay with people trying to end his career, as violence begets violence, but "sports entertainment bullshit" pisses him off. He says that he mentioned Garcia when he started Blackpool Combat Club because of the potential that he saw in him. He then asks Daniel Garcia if he wants to be "the greatest technical sports entertainer on the planet" or "the best technical wrestler on the planet," then leaves the answer up to him before leaving.
Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti - the latter now going by the name Tay Melo - retain the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championships against Dante Martin and Skye Blue.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) and La Faccion Ingobernables (Andrade el Idolo and Rush). Next week, PAC will return, and The Death Triangle will fight for the AEW World Trios Championships.
Parker Boudreaux quickly beats Sonny Kiss.
La Faccion Ingobernables (Andrade el Idolo, Rush, Jose the Assistant) meet with Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), The Butcher and The Blade. Andrade says they will win the World Trios Championships. After Andrade and Jose the Assistant insult Private Party for losing last week, Isiah Kassidy threatens to beat them up next week.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Beardhausen (Danhausen and Erick Redbeard) after Billy Gunn pulls the top rope down from the outside to trip up Erick Redbeard. After the match, Billy Gunn shows his disappointment in his sons and says they need to toughen up, as they are not doing what he has taught them, then tells them they have another match to prove themselves on next week's Dynamite. As Austin and Colten head to the back, Stokely Hathaway offers his business card from the front row.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland). Keith Lee says he has dismantled both members of Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) individually and says they have no chance in a tag team match. Swerve Strickland says Private Party are not even in the top five, and that they will make quick work of Private Party.
Tony Schiavone interviews Hook in the ring. Hook says the FTW Championship has always been an open challenge, then "The Reality" Zack Clayton suddenly shows up, introduces himself, and says he will take the FTW Championship from him and take it to New Jersey where it belongs. He then says he would face Hook right now, but he has a new pair of boots in the back that are not ready yet and things are done on his time. Clayton then challenges Hook for the FTW title next Friday. Hook accepts.
Mark Henry interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) and The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreaux). Ari Daivari says Orange Cassidy is one of the most talented wrestlers on the roster, and if Orange does not want to join them, he will beat his ass in "a dump of his old hometown."
Before the next match, Ari Daivari gives Orange Cassidy one last chance to join The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreaux), and that all he has to do is lay down so they can all leave town. Orange lays down, then rolls away when Ari tries to pin him.
Orange Cassidy beats Ari Daivari. After the match, Slim J attacks Orange Cassidy from behind, but Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta take him out. Parker Boudreaux then gets in the ring and lays Taylor and Beretta out. Sonny Kiss shows up and stands alongside Orange Cassidy only to kick him in the groin, then Parker Boudreaux plants Casiddy in the mat. Sonny then stands alongside the rest of The Trust Busters to end the show.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari and Slim J) beat Logan Cruz and Tyshaun Price. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Trust Busters. Daivari says that ever since his trust kicked in, he has dealt in NFTs, stocks and real estate, having bought three houses in a week and doubled his portfolio, and says that The Trust Busters will soon become the greatest investment in AEW.
Willow Nightingale beats Harley Cameron.
Diamante beats Rocky Radley by submission.
The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) beat KC Rocker and Caleb Teninty.
"The Captain" Shawn Dean beats Jonathan Hudson.
Parker Boudreaux - formerly Harland in NXT and a member of The Trust Busters with Ari Daivari and Slim J - beats Serpentico. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Trust Busters. Ari says he told everyone he would scout for the best talent that money could buy, and he found Boudreaux. Boudreaux says "I have arrived."
Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth talk about how they are the most attractive men in wrestling and "the kings of AEW." He also says they have friends in very high places and that they just got off the phone with Billy Gunn, who asked them to do him a personal favor, come down to Universal Studios, and tenderize The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Avalon then says "But we are The Wingmen, and we are going to make you pretty."
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth).
PAC retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Connor Mills.
