Collision Course - Collision recap for June 20, 2026

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and "Jungle" Jack Perry beat The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) in a trios match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mina Shirakawa, Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander. Mina tells Statlander that she warned her when it came to Hikaru Shida, then says she has never won championship gold in AEW and that she is ready to fight. Statlander says she is also ready and that she has beaten her once before, and while Mina needs this, she was made for this. Harley says she will be guesting on commentary, and she wants a good clean fight as the best woman wins, then mentions that she has her Survival of the Fittest qualifying match and that she will be facing one of them soon. Mina and Statlander then shake hands.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hikaru Shida. Shida says she is already in the Survival of the Fittest match and that everybody who tried to embarrass her will now have to face each other to get in. Shida then says she will win the Survival of the Fittest match, then TBS will stands for "The Best is Shida."

Harley Cameron guests on commentary for the next match.

Kris Statlander beats Mina Shirakawa in a Survival of the Fittest qualifier after reversing a crossface attempt into a successful pinfall attempt. Both women shake hands after the match, and they and Harley Cameron hug in the center of the ring.

We see a commercial for The Bang Bang Gang's (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colton Gunn, Ace Austin) "Spay and Neuter Center for Lost Dogs" Juice Robinson says The Dogs' (Clark Connors and David Finlay) visit is booked and that either they face them or they will make a home visit, and that either way, they are getting snipped.

We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who talks about how Zack Sabre Jr. went out of his way to make him feel welcome in Japan early in his career and even shared a few adult beverages together. He then asks Zack Sabre Jr. to wrestle him next week on Dynamite so he can test himself before the two of them have another round of drinks where the tab is on him, because the winner should always pay.

The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) beat Fly Def (Warren Johnson and Zack Mason). After the match, MVP says that this match was a commercial for The Hurt Syndicate with all their finest skills on display, as they are merchants of misery and purveyors of pain. He then says they are not interested in competing for championship gold, but for money, then says that The Hurt Syndicate are business men in the business of hurt who are neither friend or enemy with anybody. He then says that if one wants somebody beaten up properly, all one has to do is bring the money and they will bring the pain. MVP then says that The Hurt Syndicate is open for business, and lets the fans in attendance make it known that they hurt people.

Backstage, we hear from Skyflight (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin). Christopher Daniels says that they are all about facing the best competition, and tonight, Dante Martin will go one-on-one with one of the best wrestlers in the world in Mistico. He also says that one of his favorite tag team partners is coming back from injury: Matt Sydal, who has not been seen in AEW in two years. Sydal shows up, and Daniels tells Sydal that whatever path he takes, Skylfight has his back. Sydal says that he had a hard recovery, but he will take things to higher heights than ever seen before.

Backstage, Nigel McGuinness interviews Tommaso Ciampa and Chris Jericho in the ring. Ciampa enters the ring first, followed by Jericho. Jericho tells Ciampa that he considers him worthy of seeing a more serious version of him, as he knows how good he is and has been waiting to face him. He also says that he knows how smart he is, but asks if Ciampa can say the same about him. He says that Ciampa can list his accolades, but he has no way of knowing which version of Jericho he will get and that all of them will kick his ass. Ciampa says that this is the version of Jericho that he wanted from the beginning and that he wanted this match for a very long time. He then says that he has an idea, and that at Beach Break on July 8th, they will have a match, and Jericho will either prove who he says he is or prove that Ciampa is better than him. Jericho accepts the challenge, then says that tonight, they fight. Jericho punches Ciampa, and Ciampa has to kick Jericho in the groin as he teases an escape just so he can beat him up around the ring. Ciampa then bites Jericho's forehead before getting him back in the ring to knee him in the head.

We hear from PAC, who hopes that Shota Umino got the message in Japan before inviting him to America to wrestle him with the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship on the line.

Mistico beats Dante Martin.

Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takehita is not very good at hiding the fact that he is afraid of him and is using the situation with The Don Callis Family as a distraction, and if they met in the ring, he would beat him for the AEW International Championship. He demands that Takeshita face him in the ring and put the title on the line. Ricochet then mentions that Matt Sydal is back, and tells Sydal to meet him in the ring when he remembers how to wrestle so he can give him some airtime.

Backstage, we hear from The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay), and Finlay asks Adam Copeland and Christian Cage who they think they are before asking them what they could possibly teach him that he has not already learned from his father. Clark Connors tells Copeland and Christian to bring everything they have when they face them, then Finlay says they have taken everything they have ever wanted and that they will take the AEW World Tag Team Championship at Forbidden Door.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

PAC beats Jay Alexander by submission with the Brutalizer.

Backstage, we hear from Thunder Rosa, who says that she has been in CMLL for a while but has been paying attention to what is going on in AEW. She is impressed with The Divine Dominion's (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) Women's World Tag Team Championship reign, but she loves a challenge, and says she wants to face them for the title, saying it took a hundred days for them to build a legacy and only one day to lose it.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Adam Priest by submission.

Backstage, we hear from The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Bayne says that she put Thunder Rosa through a lot when she debuted, and that she will put her through even more. Kross introduces herself to Thunder Rosa, saying that her heaven is Thunder Rosa's hell. Bayne tells Thunder Rosa to find a partner in CMLL just so she can regret facing the two of them. Kross says that Thunder Rosa is just another sacrifice on their altar.

Backstage, we hear from Chris Jericho, who thanks Tommaso Ciampa for the baeting he gave him, then says that Ciampa will not be thanking him for what happens now.

Maya World beats Athena to advance in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and face Mercedes Moné in the finals. After the match, Athena and Maya World hug in a sho wof respect, then Mercedes Moné shows up and congratulates Maya World. Mercedes hugs Maya World, then Athena rushes up to Maya World and clocks her in the face before Mercedes joins in on the attack. Mercedes then puts Maya World in the Statement Maker to end the show.

Collision Course - Collision recap for August 23, 2025

Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) and Hiromu Takahashi beat The Don Callis Family (Hechicero, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up with Don Callis and stares down Hiromu Takahashi from the top of the ramp.

We see a stop-motion animation of two Hook action figures wrestling each other on the top of a display case with the FTW Championship inside of it, which announces the coming return of Hook.

We see a video package for Alex Windsor vs. Persephone vs. Bozilla vs. Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship at Forbidden Door.

Megan Bayne beats the debuting Isla Dawn.

Willow Nightingale and Queen Aminata beat Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Byee) After the match, Aminata is attacked from behind by "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, but is saved by Willow. Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne show up and attack Willow, then Harley Cameron shows up and takes out Penelope before fighting Bayne. Penelope and Bayne soon overpower Harley, but Kris Statlander shows up and takes out both Penelope and Bayne.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Garcia says that the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is a dream come true, but McGuiness was the better wrestler. He says that sometimes being the better friend is better than being the better wrestler, and he hopes McGuinness wins the title.

"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He says that Katsuyori Shibata did not last five minutes against him and that he shook his hand because he respected him, then gets his own chant going only to state that he can't hear the fans over their accents. Caster then issues his five-minute challenge, which is answered by Zack Sabre Jr.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute open challenge match by submission with an abdominal stretch with 2:37 (two minutes, thirty-seven seconds) left on the clock. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. meets with Nigel McGuinness at the announce table, and both men shake hands while they have words with each other. As Zack Sabre Jr. leaves, Anthony Bowens runs into the ring and attacks Max Caster. Billy Gunn shows up and tries to reason with Anthony Bowens, but Anthony Bowens refuses to listen to him.

Backstage, Harley Cameron thanks Kris Stalander for her help, then we learn that Kris Statlander has yet to get her $100,000 from The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, Gabe Kidd) then show up, and Moxley gets the money from The Young Bucks and hands it to Statlander. As this goes on, Wheeler Yuta tries to strike a conversation with Statlander and fails.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Tomohiro Ishii.

Big Bill beats Mark Andrews. After the match, "The Bounty Hunter" Brian Keith gets some metal folding chairs into the ring, and Big Bill choke slams Mark Andrews through the chairs.

Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).

Backstage, we hear from Bullet Club War Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, Drilla Maloney, Robbie X). Gabe Kidd says there is a reason why he is part of the faction and that everyone else is trying to take money off their tables. he says he had to call on a few dogs to take care of some business. Clark Connors says they are the baddest in New Japan and want the baddest in AEW: The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata). Drilla Maloney tells them to watch for the "Beware of Dog" sign, as they are taking the trios titles.

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) thanks to Don Callis, who shows up and distracts the referee so that "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada can help take out Paragon. Before the match, The Young Bucks get the enhancement talent entrance and are called "Rod and Todd." After the match, Okada and The Young Bucks go back on the attack, but Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana arrive. Okada gets out of the ring as soon as Swerve gets in, then The Young Bucks try to sneak attack Swerve only for Swerve to see them coming and fight back. Okada goes for the chop block from behind on Swerve and hits it before hitting the Rainmaker to end the show.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 26, 2024

MJF heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before he can speak, he is suddenly joined by Daniel Garcia. MJF thanks Garcia for saving him last week, even though he got in his business, and somewhat expects MJF to say bad stuff about his city or his family before declaring he will do something the locker room is afraid to do: say nice things about MJF. MJF is slightly surprised, and Garcia talks about how MJF saw him as more than just a lackey and more like a pillar of AEW much like himself, and says that while he got his World title shot against MJF, it was one of the most embarrassing moments of his entire life. This inspired Garcia to go on the road that he has been on that has led to him to wrestle in some great matches, and Garcia no longer wants to be a pillar, but a backbone that AEW is built on. Garcia thanks MJF, but warns him that if he starts talking shit, he will come off as two-faced and have Buffalo, New York on him. MJF says he is here to plug his match against "a poorly-drawn comic book character" in Hechicero at Forbidden Door, then shills his appearance in Memphis, Tennessee for Collision. MJF says he was going to ask Garcia to come to the ring, then thanks Garcia for thanking him for what he has done behind the scenes, and says that while some people want his shots, he sees one person getting closer and closer, and that was Garcia. He tells Garcia that he earned his title shot, then tells him that he reminds him of himself in a lot of ways, yet when he gave him the opportunity to take his spot, he beat him without breaking a sweat. MJF says that Garcia improved since then and did not run away from the grind because he is the grind, then entertains giving him one more shot at All In. Garcia admits that this is a huge deal, then Will Ospreay shows up. Ospreay acknowledges Garcia wanting a shot at the International title and says that he loves the way that he is doing it, and tells him that he has his title match next week, and if he wins the World title, he will also put it on the line. Garcia accepts Ospreay's challenge, then Ospreay leaves after a glance at MJF. MJF tells Garcia that Ospreay's challenge is a big deal and that he should focus on that, then wishes him luck.

Backstage, Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana have been watching tonight's opening promo. Swerve says Ospreay is offering title opportunities before winning the title and that he is putting the cart before the horse, and that he does not have what it takes. He tells Ospreay to hold his end of the bargain tonight, then says that Ospreay has focus problems that are not championship material.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.

Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli) vs. Los Ingobernable de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi, Titan) in a trios match ends with Moxley hitting Takahashi in the back with a chair. After the match, as everyone goes at it, Tetsuya Naito shows up, and Moxley and Naito go at it on the ramp. Meanwhile, Shingo Takagi hits Wheeler Yuta with hammer and anvil elbows, and this leads to "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson sliding into the ring to confront Takagi.

"Switchblade" Jay White beats Rey Fenix to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. At the beginning of the match, all seconds are immediately ejected from ringside by referee Rick Knox after things get tepid on the outside to ensure a fair match. After the match, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne) shows up and heads to the ring, and this leads to a staredown between the two teams.

Backstage, we hear from The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). Nicholas admits he was angry with The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and that The Acclaimed took advantage of that anger, then says the results will be different when the tag titles are on the line. Matthew says that after Forbidden Door, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry will become the TNT Champion, then announces that they have inserted their own wild card into the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to bring the AEW World Championship to The Elite to ensure they have all the power and all the gold.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) make their way to the ring. Max Caster talks about how The Acclaimed beat The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) to earn a tag team title shots and exposed them as the "soft-ass, self-important Executive Vice Presidents that they are are" before taking their titles. Anthony Bowens says they just have to beat The Young Bucks one more time, and that there will be no excuses when they meet in the ring and they become two-time AEW World Tag Team Champions. The Young Bucks soon show up with "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who says "Scissor me, bitch!", and The Young Bucks announce that the three of them challenge The Acclaimed to a match at Forbidden Door. "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says he knows how to deal with EVP's and that he happens to know people in high places as well as a President. Hiroshi Tanahashi shows up on the video screen, and announces that he will face Okada and The Young Bucks at Forbidden Door.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe and Orange Cassidy. Mark Briscoe says that "The Conglomeration" will be at Forbidden Door and that he will add the TNT Championship to his collection, then Kyle O'Reilly says that he will beat Zack Sabre Jr. tonight while simultaneously making fun of him, with Mark Briscoe saying Sabre Jr. is nothing but "fish and chips with a spot of tea."

"Timeless" Toni Storm, Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa beat The Outcasts (Saraya, Harley Cameron, Anna Jay) in a trios match despite Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa not getting along. After the match, Toni and Mina have a slightly reluctant champagne toast, then Mina grabs her bottle of champagne and tries to hit Toni with it only to inadvertently smash it into Mariah May's head. Toni and Mina are initially shocked, then they get angry. Referees have to keep them apart as Mariah May is checked on.

We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. Stephanie Vaquer for both the TBS Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship.

Backstage, we hear from Mercedes Moné, who says that she came to Mexico to watch Stephanie Vaquer's match, yet Vaquer is nowhere to be seen tonight. She says that Vaquer will be having a match on Rampage, and that she will be sitting ringside for it before she becomes a double champion.

The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) heads to the ring. Big Bill mentions that Bryan Keith's right arm is in a sling after what Samoa Joe, Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata did to them last week before challenging them to a match, and says that while one door closes, another one opens, according to Jericho. Jericho says that everyone who knows him knows that he is in AEW for one reason and one reason only - the young guys - and that he brings so many into "the Jericho vortex" to help their career, and says it is not fair that Bryan Keith got hurt. He then says the joke is on "Samoa Joke," as they have found another partner in one of the toughest men he has ever met in his time in Japan. That partner is Minoru Suzuki, who appears on the video screen, and says that while he understands why Jericho wants to team with him, he wants to wrestle Jericho one-on-one instead of teaming with him, and says Jericho is avoiding him because he is scared and accuses him of chickening out. He says he hates Jericho's soft way of thinking, and that he wants nothing to do with The Learning Tree. He also wants the FTW Championship on the line in their match. After Bryan Keith says that Jericho is no "lame ass chicken," Samoa Joe, Hook, and Shibata show up. Joe says The Learning Tree was looking for a savior but struck out again, and that The Learning Tree is just like the Jericho family tree in which it just does not have enough branches. He then says they have watched every one of The Learning Tree's segments to see what they are dealing with, then Shibata says through his phone "Oh, brother! This guy sucks!" This leads to a staredown between Samoa Joe and Jericho where Joe slaps Jericho only tog et headbutted, and this leads to a brawl where Joe, Hook and Shibata come out on top.

Orange Cassidy guests on commentary for the next match.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Kyle O'Reilly by submisson. The Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) and Gabe Kidd are seen in the crowd during the match. After the match, Orange Cassidy checks on Kyle O'Reilly, but is shoved out of the way by Roderick Strong. Zack Sabre Jr. then grabs Orange Cassidy, then Robbie Eagles and Shane Haste show up to stand alongside Sabre as he and Orange have a staredown. All of a sudden, Tomohiro Ishii shows up and stands alongside Orange. Robbie Eagles shoves Orange, which almost stops a brawl, but Sabre keeps him back. As this goes on, Gabe Kidd mouths off at Tomohiro Ishii.

Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) despite some slight miscommunication between Swerve and Ospreay that leads to Ospreay inadvertently Superkicking Swerve. After the match, Ospreay is able to snatch the AEW World Championship away from Swerve as Swerve walks away, but Swerve makes him pay for it and hits him with the House Call to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 31, 2023

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against Metalik by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Cole Karter and Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Cole mentions that Griff Garrison also has an opportunity, and when he asks Maria why Griff gets an opportunity and not him, Maria tells Cole that he has an opportunity too and mentions that Griff Garrison has tag team experience and that it would be nice to have some friends. Cole then asks Maria to be at ringside for tonight's match, and while Maria is reluctant, she eventually agrees to do it the one time.

"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats John Walters by submission.

The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Lee Moriarty beat Lord Crewe, Invictus Khash and Beef in a six-man tag match.

Cole Karter beats Dustin Jackson.

Emi Sakura beats Alice Crowley.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Sterling says that Woods requested a change, and he has delivered with the finest talent possible. Woods says he has been down to fight since he got here, and that is what he is here to do. Sterling that there is nobody else in ROH who is a national champion, a four-time All American and a true fighter, and that they will continue to prove that Woods is the best in the Pure division as well as the face of it.

The Spanish Announce Project (Serpentico and Angelico) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) with a single leg crab from Angelico.

"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Angelica Risk by submission.

The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Lee Johnson, Darius Martin and Action Andretti.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 24, 2023

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beats Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Billie Starkz. Athena says there is tension between Lexy and Billie and that they can potentially get along. She hands the both beige tanktops, both of which say "Athena's Bestie" and "Minion #400,237 3/4" respectively. Athena then tells Billie that they will face The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) after Billie questions the "3/4" on the shirt, asking "Am I not a whole minion to you?"

Kiera Hogan beats Lady Frost.

Matt Sydal beats Serpentico.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Stokely Hathaway, who has a cast on his right arm as he mentions that somebody was laughing at him laughing at Samoe Joe for saying he was a rough rider. He says that he respects Samoa Joe as much as Joe respects him, then Lexy tells Stokely that nobody really respects him and leaves. Stokely then decides to head to TGIFriday's with Tony Khan's TGIFriday's card all by himself.

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Leila Grey by submission. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up to watch from the stage during the match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Mogul Embassy (Prince Nana, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brian Cage). Prince Nana laughs at Kaun asks how many times they have to beat Darius Martin and Action Andretti, then challenges them to bring something to them and actually defeat them for once. Brian Cage says that the outcome will always be him, Toa Liona and Kaun winning and walking out as six-man tag team champions.

"All Heart" Blake Christian beats Brandon Cutler (now accompanied by Colt Cabana).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. Tony says that Jerry Lynn does not think that a verbal agreement is legally binding, and Sterling says he will take care of this as quickly as possible. Nese then says his mission is still the same wherever he is, then asks a backstage worker to tell him what is in his cup. When he says it is soda, Nese chastises it for drinking something full of soda that will kill him and tells him to get some water, then says that there is nobody in Ring of Honor who will stop him.

Athena and Billie Starkz beat The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) after Billie Starkz gets the blind tag, which Athena does not appreciate. After the match, Athena has Bille Starkz plant one of The Renegades into the ROH Women's World Championship, but the other member of The Renegades makes the save.

Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth welcomes everyone to "Hunk Appreciation Night," stating that he is "the hunk" and that everyone appreciates him. He then tries to start a "Thank you, Hunk" chant before stating he wants the locker room to appreciate him as well, and says that if anyone in the back has a probelm with him, he will fight anybody here, and that means anybody, including a world champion. The challenge is answered by Claudio Castagnoli. Nemeth admits he did not expect Claudio to show up, and tries to walk out of it only to run straight into a Giant Swing.

Claudio Castagnoli beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth with a Giant Swing followed by a European uppercut.

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling Television Championship against "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels by submission.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 21, 2023

The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson distracts the referee, allowing Austin Gunn to shove Jeff Hardy off the turnbuckle so The Gunns can hit Jeff Hardy with the 3:10 To Yuma. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and joins in on the post-match attack on The Hardys, hitting Matt Hardy with Blade Runner before helping Juice Robinson knock Jeff out with a left hand loaded with quarters. Before Juice can do the same to Matt, "Absolute" Ricky Starks rushes in, but when the numbers game overpowers him, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) also run into the ring. The Gunns and Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) are still on the attack when CM Punk joins in to finally even the odds. Juice Robinson barely avoids the GTS as The Gunns and Bullet Club Gold retreat. CM Punk then challenges Bullet Club Gold to a match on Collision since they want to fight so badly.

Mark Briscoe beats Jeff Jarrett in a Concession Stand Brawl with the help of Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Barretta), The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix), "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Papa Briscoe to counter Jeff Jarrett's crew.

We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson), Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita. Jon Moxley says "BCC" are the only letters that matter as they have defined professional wrestling this year. He says that they have assembled "a truly elite team" along with Shota Umina and challenge The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page) to a five-on-five match at Forbidden Door. Bryan Danielson says he has challenged Kazuchika Okada to a face-to-face meeting, then says Okada is not here because it will be clear to everyone that he is nothing but an amateur when they get in the ring. He says that he will call Okada out, and if Okada does not show up, he will prove everything he has just said and that he is a coward.

Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara and Minoru Suzuki beat Action Andretti, Darius Martin and AR Fox in a trios match with the Lion Tamer from Chris Jericho to an airborne Darius Martin. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Jericho, Guevara and Suzuki in the ring. Jericho talks about being in the ring with Sting for the very first time, calling it a monumental moment in wrestling history, with everyone excited for it except for him. He says he knows Sting and how selfish and egotistical he is, claiming to be a man of the people when he is where the highest bidder is. He says that Sting is a whore, not a harlequin, and that it stops now. He then challenges Sting and Darby Allin to find a partner and face them in a trios match at Forbidden Door. He says that Sting will not accept his challenge because he is a coward, then Sting and Darby show up. Sting says they had a great moment last week, but a moment is not enough and he wants time with him. On Sunday, he plans on having time with Jericho, and he and Darby accept Jericho's "lame" challenge. Darby tells Jericho that he has made a lot of enemies in a lot of places and that they have the guy for Sunday. When Jericho asks who it is, Darby tells Jericho he will find out on Collision.

RC City and Tony Schiavone draw names for the Blind Eliminator Tournament for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. The brackets will be announced next week.

We hear from The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page). Adam Page says that The Elite has friends all over, and Kenny Omega says that there are a lot of people who hate The Blackpool Combat Club. He then says that they found a friend in an expected place. Eddie Kingston shows up and admits he does not like The Elite, but he hates Claudio Castagnoli more. He then says he wants to pick the fifth man, who he trusts more than The Elite, and that he will make the announcement.

Adam Cole heads to the ring. Cole gives the devil his due and admits that MJF gave him one of the toughest matches of his entire career last week, and while he did everything in his power to win the match, he could not do it. He then says that MJF did not win either, and while it was smart of MJF not to accept five more minutes, it was also the cowardly thing to do. He tells MJF that he has to face all comers who get in his way, and that he has never beaten him. Adam Cole then calls MJF out so he can get a rematch, then MJF shows up. MJF congratulates Adam Cole for coming out to play and coming back and better than ever, and takes responsibility for dragging that out of him before telling Cole he lost track of time while he had Cole beat. MJF then says that because he cares about Cole's health and well-being, he declines giving Cole a rematch. Cole says he saw this coming, then proposes they fight right now so he can whip his ass. Tony Schiavone interrupts them MJF and Cole from the announce table, and after MJF and Cole simultaneously tell him to shut up, Schiavone tells him that they are now partners in the Blind Tag Eliminator Tournament. Cole does not want to team with MJF, and MJF does not want to wrestle every week. Both men are livid. Hiroshi Tanahashi then shows up on the video screen, telling MJF that he is a coward and that he will show him what kind of a champion he is at Forbidden Door. Cole then tells MJF to be careful about his answer to Tanahashi, as he sounds like he knows Tanahashi is better than him. MJF says nobody is "on the level of the Devil," but Cole leads a "coward" chant. MJF then angrily accepts Tanahashi's challenge for Forbidden Door, then Cole jokingly wishes MJF luck before mockingly calling him "partner."

Daniel Garcia and Zack Sabre Jr. beat Orange Cassidy and Katsuyori Shibata after Garcia stacks Shibata up while Zack Sabre Jr. has Orange Cassidy in a heel hook. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr., Daniel Garcia and Katsuyori Shibata make it known that they all want the AEW International Championship, and Orange has to yank his championship away from Shibata.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Will Ospreay, who brags about making fun of Canadians when Don Callis shows up and tells Ospreay that he agrees with him, and tells him that Kenny Omega is inciting his fans to violence. Callis tells Ospreay that he will need special, military-grade security in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where the people are as violent as Americans. When Ospreay asks why, Callis says he wants to see a fair fight.

We see a video package for Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door.

Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Taya Valkyrie.

Eddie Kingston is in the ring. After stating that The Elite have left the arena because he told them that he does not respect them, he reiterates that he cannot stand Claudio Castagnoli at all, then Jon Moxley shows up in the crowd and heads to the ring. Moxley tells Eddie that he knows how this goes and tells him that he is drawing a line at Forbidden Door. Eddie tells Moxley that he drew the line when he teamed with Claudio, not him, then irritably announces that his team's fifth man is Tomohiro Ishii. Ishii gets in the ring as Claudio, Wheeler Yuta and Bryan Danielson attack Eddie, then attack Ishii before Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada. He then threatens to stomp Ishii's face in if Okada does not arrive, but Okada arrives and confronts Danielson. Danielson and Okada stare each other down in the middle of the ring until Wheeler Yuta attacks Okada from behind, then holds Okada down. Okada moves out of the way of the Busaiku Knee, but Danielson avoids the Rainmaker and retreats. Okada then grabs Wheeler Yuta and hits him with the Rainmaker before staring down Danielson to end the show.

Championship Friday - Rampage recap for June 2, 2023

El Hijo del Vikingo retains the AAA Megas Championship against Dralistico and Komander in a three-way match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Karen Jarrett, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh, who find out that they will be fined and suspended. Sonjay Dutt says they were backed into a corner by AEW and they came out swinging. Lethal says that referee Aubrey Edwards should be suspended, and Jarrett says that they are walking heat when Mark Briscoe shows up and says he has gotten with Tony Khan and that there will be no suspension, as Jeff and Karen Jarrett are going to get the beating they deserve before bringing out Aubrey Edwards. Karen Jarrett says she sees nothing but air and opportunity between them before Aubrey chokes her. Referees have to restore order.

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against Action Andretti by submission.

Willow Nightingale retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's World Championship against Emi Sakura.

Katsuyori Shibata retains the Ring of Honor Pure Championship against Lee Moriarty. After the match, Daniel Garcia shows up and has a staredown with Shibata in the ring.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 1, 2023

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).

Skye Blue beats Trish Adora.

Stu Grayson and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) in a trios match after Stu Grayson reluctantly hits Evil Uno with Nightfall and Vincent tags himself in to make the pinfall.

Dasha Gonzalez interviews Zack Sabre Jr. and Samoa Joe. Joe admits he did not give Sabre the warmest welcome, but admits that he is quite the technical wrestler. Sabre says they are not too different from each other while being the top television champions and proposes that they be called "The Island Buoys" after being from different islands. Joe says they both have an idea of who the superior television champion is, but Sabre seems to beg to differ. Joe says that maybe they will have to find out, and Sabre says "Maybe we do."

Diamante beats Promise Braxton by submission.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Willie Mack.

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against Rocky "Azucar' Romero by submission.

Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).

Kip Sabian, The Butcher and The Blade beat Shogun, Bryce Saturn and Jakob Austin Young in a trios match.

El Hijo del Vikingo, Komander and Bandido beat Jack Carthweel, Serpentico and Angelico in a trios match.

Katsuyori Shibata retains the ROH Pure Championship against Alex Coughlin.

Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Kiera Hogan. After the match, Kiera attacks Athena, leading to a brawl in which numerous security guards getting knocked out.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 18, 2023

In backstage footage from earlier today, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Willie Mack and Ninja Mack. Willie says Ninja has impressed him and that they could make a good team. Ninja agrees, and both men shake hands as he says they should try to make this partnership work.

Rey Fenix beats Gringo Loco.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). Nemeth is unmpressed with the fact that The Iron Savages' (Boulder and Bronson) thing is lifting weights and that he thinks they do "the bear minimum." Avalon says they have no fashion sense with their Zubaz, and that they wil prove ROH is "Wingman Country."

Willow Nightingale beats Madi Wrenkowski.

Before the next match, Jacked Jameson introduces The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson, now known respectively as Beefcake Boulder and "Dirty" Bulk Bronson).

The Iron Savages (Beefcake Boulder and "Dirty" Bulk Bronson) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth).

Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal beat Cole Karter and "The Reality" Zack Clayton.

Lady Frost beats Miranda Alize.

The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Eli Isom and Cheeseburger with an ankle lock from Angelico to Cheeseburger.

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against AR Fox with a spladle into a stretch muffler. After the match, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Zack Sabre Jr., who says he feels "bloody marvelous" after the last five months. He says he has set his sights on the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship since he joined New Japan, but when the television title debuted, he knew he had an opportunity to make history and bring energy to a brand new champion, and now, he is the best champion in the world as well as the most active television champion in all of wrestling. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up and welcomes Zack back, then admits that he would greet him with a more jovial manner if it were not for the NJPW World Television Championship. He says there can be only one television champion, and while the powers that be do not want this, they are out there and it is just the two of them, a little bit of air and a lot of opportunity. As Samoa Joe proposes they see wh ocan walk out with both titles, Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal show up, and Daniels shows up and says Joe cannot just up and make matches. Daniels also says he has been a former television champion and that Sydal is long overdue for a single title in ROH. Sydal says he can feel the televison titles pulling him toward them, then says he is here for the big matches and has his eyes on his and Zack's titles. Daniels then asks them which one wants to step up and defend their title against him. Zack proposes to Joe that they team up against Daniels and Sydal, with Daniels or Sydal getting a shot at one of their titles if they win, before they have their television title match.

The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Boy (Brandon Tate) and Dalton Castle. The Boy is pinned despite Dalton Castle being the legal man for his team.

The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Shane Taylor beat Schaff and The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) in a trios match.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). As Vincent talks about Stu Grayson is "inspiring," Stu Grayson storms in and says that if The Righteous want to play a game, then they will not like how it ends. Dutch tells Stu that he is "slow dancing in a burning Rome," and Vincent says it is time to change that tune, as The Dark Order have brought him back but have kept chained up on a leash in the backyard. As Vincent tells Stu that he is his friend and that all he has to do is give him a chance, the rest of The Dark Order stands up for Stu. Stu interrupts and tells The Dark Order not to speak for him, then tells The Righteous that they have one chance.

Mercedes Martinez beats Ashley D'Amboise with the Brass City Sleeper.

Darius Martin and Action Andretti beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in a Fight Without Honor. Both teams shake hands after the match.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for March 2, 2023

Mark Briscoe beats Slim J.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Tony Deppen. Deppen produces a piece of paper which states that he, Tony Deppen, proclaims that he will do the unthinkable by beating Samoa Joe by pinfall or submission. He says he has either the STF that is better than Samoa Joe's or the classic chickenwing. he says that after sitting front row at Final Battle last year, he knows all of Joe's weak points and he will take full advantage to take back the ROH Television Championship and cement his legacy in Ring of Honor history.

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo).

Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against "All Heart" Blake Christian by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Konosuke Takeshita, "Smart" Mark Sterling and Ari Daivari. Sterling tells Takeshita that his match tonight is not going to happen, and makes it clear that he does not like him and that "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods wanted his first ROH opponent to be of "a higher caliber." Sterling proposes that they cancel the match and split the winner's purse 55-45, then call it a day before handing Takeshita a contract. Ari Daivari also throws in an extra $10,000. Takeshita tears the contract up and leaves.

We hear from "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, who talks about the founding of Ring of Honor and how it has come back with new owners, with the competition and his being in the thick of it being the only thing that have not changed. He warns the locker room that despite all that he has done, there is still more that he wants to, and if anyone gets in his way, they should say their prayers.

"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Rohit Raju.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rhett Titus and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams. Titus says the path remains the same, and that path is back to the mountaintop. Williams says he has worked his entire life to get to ROH, as it is the professional wrestling that he loves and what he feels it should be. He talks about the success that he and Titus had a team that was snatched away from them, and that they will work harder than ever to restore honor to ROH. Suddenly, Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) show up. Kyle Fletcher says there is no better tag team right now than Aussie Open and challenges them to a tag team match. Titus and William accept.

Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Techinal Beast" Josh Woods.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio says pressure makes diamond, and that he is born for situations like every single day. He says that tonight, he defends the ROH World Championship against AR Fox, and while Fox has beaten him before, nothing will spoil his title defense tonight.

The Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) beat Joe Keys, Rex Lawless, and LSG in a trios match.

Ari Daivari beats Metalik (also known as Mascara Dorada).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews AR Fox. AR Fox says about ten years ago, he tried out for Ring of Hnor but never got invited back. He says taht he busted his ass to be the best he can be, and now he is headlining the first episode of the new era of Ring of Hnor. He then warns Claudio Castagnoli that he is coming for the title.

Madison Rayne and Skye Blue beat The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade).

Next week: Dalton Castle is in action!

Ian Riccaboni interviews Wheeler Yuta in the ring. Wheeler Yuta says he is not a junior member, a rookie or a hot, young upstart, but a champion, and he became champion by surrounding himself with three of the greatest wrestlers of all time in Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. He then says that he is free next week, and if anyone wants to wrestle the ROH Pure Championship away from him, they should make themselves known right now. Timothy Thatcher shows up and introduces himself, then says he is not a big fan of talking but a big fan of fighting, and if Yuta is offering a challenge for the Pure Championship, he accepts.

Next week: Samoa Joe in action!

Willow Nightingale beats Lady Frost. After the match Ian Riccaboni interviews Willow, who says she has picked up a few wins as of late and has been on a roll, and the next logical step is challenging Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship. Suddenly, Athena shows up and congratulates Willow on her win, then says that Willow is happy to be here and says that if she were happy to be here, she would not be champion. Athena then "accepts [her] mediocre offer" of challenge, then wants to know that when she beats her ass all over the arena, she is nothing but porcelain and lucky enought to be in her division.

Claudio Castagnoli retains the ROH World Championship against AR Fox. After the match, Eddie Kingston shows up and says he is here now and that he is beating his ass and coming for the ROH World Championship. Eddie then offers Claudio the microphone, but Eddie drops it and Claudio walks away.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for March 16, 2019

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger, Eli Isom, Ryan Nova).

We hear from Rhett Titus, who says that Willie Mack has plans to defend the NWA National Championship. He says that plans will change when he takes the title from him next week.

Before the next match, "Number One" Brian Johnson says that when he and Joe Keys were coming to tonight's show, he says that it would be nothing but beautiful beaches and women; however, the women and the men they hang onto disgust them.

The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruisers and Brian Milonas) beat "Number One" Brian Keys and Joe Keys.

We hear from Madison Rayne, who says that the Twisted Sisterz (Thunder Rosa and Holidead) cannot control the narrative in ROH and do not exemplify what the company stands for. Tonight, she sends a message, starting with Thunder Rosa.

We hear from Willie Mack, who tells Rhett Titus that he will be in a fight with him as he defends the NWA National Championship in all fifty states.

Madison Rayne beats Thunder Rosa.

We hear from Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG), who say that they have been gone to rediscover themselves, and next week, they come back to face Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Rocky Romero by submission.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for January 12, 2019

Zack Sabre Jr. beats "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams with "Hurrah!".

Backstage, The Beer City Bruiser confronts "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, wanting to repair their friendship. When he says that they have a match against each other next week and that he does not want to wrestling, Silas tells The Bruiser he was never his friend and says that The Bruiser does not want to fight him because he knows "he can't hang."

We hear from The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), who say that they are ready for SoCal Uncensored ("The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky), whose glimmer of hope from their rematch clause will be the death of them.

Britt Baker and Madison Rayne beat Twisted Sisterz (Holidead and Thunder Rosa) after Britt Baker dodges a drop kick from Thunder Rosa, which hits Holidead.

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against SoCal Uncensored ("The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky). During the match, referee Todd Sinclair is taken out by a hurricanrana to Mark Briscoe by Kazarian, allowing The Briscoes to hit Scorpio Sky with steel chairs. Referee Paul Turner steps in for Todd Sinclair for the remainder of the match.

"The Villain" Marty Scurll shows up. He talks about what is next for him, and says he has been beating around the bush for far too long. He says that he is the top man in ROH, and that it is time that he earns the top prize that represents it. He says that he made his intentions to do so clear when he challenged Jay Lethal. The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) shows up, and asks how many times it will take to teach Scurll that he is the real ROH World Champion and not Jay Lethal. He also says that he has been waiting for Scurll to be all alone and without back-up in ROH, and that he is now surrounded by an entire Kingdom. Scurll admits his friends have left him, but that does not mean he cannot make new ones. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Brody King is standing next to Scurll. The lights go out again, and when they come back on, the sound of electricity is heard and seen on the video screen, and when they come back on, PCO is also standing next to Scurll. PCO, Brody King and Scurll fight off The Kingdom with relative ease, then Scurll calls his new collective "Villain Enterprises."

Next week: TK O'Ryan vs. Rush!

The Cruiserweight Classic - Recap for September 14, 2016

We hear from TJ Perkins, Zack Sabre Jr., Gran Metalik and Kota Ibushi.

Gran Metalik beats Zack Sabre Jr. to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. William Regal presents Gran Metalik with a finalist medal, then Gran Metalik is interviewed. Gran Metalik thanks the fans.

Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano - now known as #DIY - say that they are 100% and ready to go for their match tonight against Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander. They call NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II and The Cruiserweight Classic their moments, and they have The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) on their mind. They know The Revival are scared and are coming for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

TJ Perkins beats Kota Ibushi with a knee bar-turned-STF to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic and face Gran Metalik. Both men show respect after the match. William Regal presents TJ Perkins with a finalist medal, then Perkins is interviewed. He says he has taken this tournament one match at a time, and now he just has to win one more.

Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander say they just need to be on the same page to beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa).

Sasha Banks, Kalisto, Rich Swann, Jack Gallagher and Bayley are seen in the crowd.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander.

We hear from William Regal regarding The Cruiserweight Classic.

Triple H shows up before the finals begin to announce that the finals are for the new WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

TJ Perkins beats Gran Metalik by submission with a knee bar to win the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and become the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion! Both men show respect after the match. In a post-match interview, Perkins talks about having a housekey from the last place he was evicted from as a reminder of a place he wanted to go back to, but has since thrown away because it reminds him of a place he won't have to go back to. He says all he had to go on was inspiration, and now he is in a position to inspire. He says that the trophy is bigger than him, as it is 32 people he calls his peers and heroes.

The Cruiserweight Classic - Recap for September 7, 2016

Zack Sabre Jr. says he has no problems with performing in front of a worldwide audience, and says he has the most suitable style to beat everyone in the tournament. Noam Dar hopes to make an impression in the tournament even though he has come here to win.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Noam Dar by submission to go on to the semi-finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. Both men show respect after the match.

TJ Perkins considers himself the best cruiserweight in the tournament, and that to have made it this far is motivating and validating to his career. Rich Swann hopes to entertain the fans further, and says the pressure is real having made it to the quarter-finals and that he hopes to show the fans the best of Rich Swann.

TJ Perkins beats Rich Swann by submission with a leg bar to go on to the semi-finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. Both men show respect after the match.

Next week: the winner is declared in a two-hour live special!

The Cruiserweight Classic - Recap for August 24, 2016

This week: Drew Gulak vs. Zack Sabre Jr.! Lince Dorado vs. Rich Swann! TJ Perkins vs Johnny Gargano!

Lince Dorado expected to make it this far, and calls The Cruiserweight Classic the biggest stage he's ever been on. He hopes his versatility will win him the tournament. Rich Swann talks about the passing of his parents and how wrestling saved his life.

Rich Swann beats Lince Dorado to continue to the quarter-finals of The Cruiserweight Classic.

We look back at Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano vs. The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II.

Charlie Caruso interviews Johnny Gargano. He knows TJ Perkins is good, and he plans to pour his heart out in the ring and continue to the quarter-finals.

We hear from the undeterrable Drew Gulak and the hard-working Zack Sabre Jr.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Drew Gulak to continue to the quarter-finals of The Cruiserweight Classic after reversing a Dragon Sleeper into a combination pin. Gulak shakes Sabre's hand begrudgingly after the match.

We hear from the flashy but focused TJ Perkins, and Johnny Gargano hopes to win The Cruiserweight Classic and become the top cruiserweight in the world.

TJ Perkins beats Johnny Gargano by submission with a knee bar to continue to the quarter-finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. Both men show respect after the match.

Next week: The quarter-finals begin!

The Cruiserweight Classic - Recap for July 27, 2016

This week: Tyson Dux takes on Zack Sabre Jr., Drew Gulak fights Harv Sihra, Tony Nese squares off against Anthony Bennett, Raul Mendoza faces The Brian Kendrick.

We hear about Tyson Dux's road to recovery from injury and how he considers The Cruiserweight Classic a big opportunity. We also hear from Zack Sabre, Jr., who happens to have a strong technical foundation.

Zack Sabre Jr. beats Tyson Dux by submission to continue to the second round of The Cruiserweight Classic.

We hear from technical cruiserweight Drew Gulak, and tournament underdog Harv Sihra.

Drew Gulak beats Harv Sihra with a Dragon Sleeper-body scissors combination to continue to the second round of The Cruiserweight Classic.

We hear from Tony Nese, who says that he can do it all and that it's his time to shine. We also hear from Anthony Bennett, who may be the smallest guy out there but is willing to prove that "this kid don't play."

Tony Nese beats Anthony Bennett to continue to the second round of The Cruiserweight Classic. A trainer tends to Anthony Bennett after the match.

Raul Mendoza is here to represent the Latin community in the WWE, while The Brian Kendrick views The Brain Kendrick as a second chance to break the glass ceiling in WWE.

The Brian Kendrick beats Raul Mendoza to continue to the second round of The Cruiserweight Classic.

Next week: Rich Swann vs. Jason Lee! Noam Dar vs. Gurv Sihra! Jack Gallagher vs. Fabien Aichner! Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa!