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.
Sammy Guevara retains the TNT Championship against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
We hear from Christian Cage, Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy. Christian says they have been on a roll and that they have momentum, and that they must scout tonight's tag team match to ensure Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus become tag team champions.
Thunder Rosa guests on commentary for the next match.
Jade Cargill beats Janai Kai. After the match, Jade Cargill continues to attack Janai Kai, and Thunder Rosa runs to the ring to make the save, starting a brawl that multiple referees have to break up.
We hear from the Superkliq. Adam Cole says Orange Cassidy tried to take away his spotlight and that Orange is the laughingstock of AEW. Nick Jackson says they are the tough guys of AEW, not Best Friends, and Matt challenges Best Friends to a tag team match.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that Chris Jericho has no business with him and that 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) do, and that 2point0 will learn that they reap what they sow if they continue to mess with him.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Bryan Danielson vs. John Silver on next week's Dynamite.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Death Triangle (PAC and Penta el Zero Miedo). PAC says he is not blind and that he is good to go, and that he will get Malakai Black for what he did to his eye after getting revenge for Rey Fenix. Cash Wheeler says Death Triangle stole history from them, and the interview quickly de-evolves into an argument.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Death Triangle (PAC and Penta el Zero Miedo) after Malakai Black spits black mist into PAC's good eye. After the match, FTR attack and unmask Penta before Malakai Black gouges PAC's eye.
Before the next match, Julius Creed says that this Sunday at WarGames, Roderick Strong will show Joe Gacy there is no such thing as participation trophies in Diamond Mine, and that as for tonight, they will show Jacket Time no matter how talented they are or how much the fans cheer for them, it will not exceed their will to win. Brutus Creed says Diamond Mine is home to some of the world-class athletes who are disciplined and win championships, and that Jacket Time's (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) time is over.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro).
Brock Lesnar shows up to start tonight's show. Lesnar says he is here for one reason only: the WWE Universal Championship. Before he can say much more, Sami Zayn shows up. As Sami says that their path have finally crossed and that they have so much in common, he says that he is a fan of Lesnar. Lesnar tells Sami Zayn to show up, as he does not even know who he is. Lesnar also tells Sami he has a lot of balls interrupting him, and tells him that he hunts, kills and eats things in Saskatchewan, then tells Sami who he is and why he has not ripped his head off yet. Lesnar says that WWE is playing him and says he should be facing Roman Reigns for the championship tonight, then says he can see the match happening. Sami is reluctant, but Lesnar says he is a fan now and that he should fight Roman Reigns tonight. As Sami says he feels he needs more preparation, Lesnar keeps goading Sami into facing Roman tonight. Sami declines, then puts his hand on him. Lesnar grabs his hand and squeezes, and forces Sami into saying he will face Roman tonight. Lesnar also says he will be at Sami Zayn's side tonight and that he has his back, as he wants to see all this play out. Sami then heads to the back.
Backstage, Sami Zayn tells WWE official Sonya Deville what happened earlier in the show when Brock Lesnar shows up. Sonya Deville makes Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship tonight, much to Sami's reluctance.
Sasha Banks beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler with a roll-up.
Backstage, WWE official Sonya Deville what is going on with Sami Zayn and Brock Lesnar with fellow official Adam Pearce. Pearce says he does not want the show disrupted and tells her to "remember the Alamo." After the phone call, Drew McIntyre wants to know whose idea was it for him not to be in the Black Friday Battle Royal. When he finds out from Sonya that it is Pearce, then pulls out his sword Angela and tells Sonya to tell Pearce that he is looking for him.
It's time for another edition of Happy Talk. Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss talk about last week's battle royal, then the two of them make fun of Jeff Hardy, with Moss saying that Jeff would be "a Swanton Mom" if he were a woman with a child. The two of them also make fun of Drew McIntyre, and Moss says that McIntyre checking a battle royal list "a Scottish worrier." Suddenly, McIntyre shows up with his sword Angela, then points at the ring, where Jeff Hardy hits Corbin a Twist of Fate. After Madcap also gets on, McIntyre hits him with the Claymore Kick.
We see another vignette for Xia Li, who talks about a night where she walked home until two thieves approached her and mistook her for a weakling when they tried to take her purse. Not surprisingly, she beats them up. Xia Li debuts next week.
Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Rick Boogs' guitar playing inadvertently backfires and distracts the wrong team. (Humberto Carrillo has been refereed to as just "Humberto" on Main Event, having his name shortened at the same time as Angel's, but this is the first show outside of Main Event where his last name is not mentioned.) After the match, Rick Boogs plays The Viking Raiders' theme as a peace offering, and he, Nakamura, Pat McAfee, and The Viking Raiders rock on.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Toni Storm. Toni says that Charlotte Flair can try to embarrass her all she wants, because it will not stop her from getting a title match. She says she is not intimidated by Charlotte, who does not know what to do and only embarrassed her when she embarrassed her first. She says she is in Charlotte's head and that Charlotte has said she is not on her leave, but she will prove Charlotte wrong and become SmackDown Women's Champion.
Before the next match, Jey Uso says something is wrong with Sami Zayn if he wants to challenge Roman Reigns. After Jimmy Uso says that it is a bad look, Jey says Brock Lesnar intimidating Sami Zayn is even worse. Jimmy then says that the only intimidating man in SmackDown is Roman Reigns, who will go on to smash Sami Zayn and then Brock Lesnar. Afterwards, King Woods shows up and says that The Usos do not like surprises, then says he always likes to bring a gift to the party before bringing out Sir Kofi Kingston.
King Woods beats Jey Uso by disqualification after Jimmy Uso pulls Woods off the top rope from in the outside. After the match, Kofi Kingston and King Woods clean house, and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) have to retreat.
Backstage, Roman Reigns is not happy with that Sir Kofi Kingston is back, WWE official Adam Pearce is not here, and that he does not know a lot of things tonight. Heyman, when asked about tonight's happenings, says he has been caught off guard. Roman says he will defend the Universal Championship and smash Sami Zayn tonight, and if Brock Lesnar comes anywhere near the match, he will smash him, too.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods). Kofi Kingston says Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) tried to end his career but failed and that he was forced to see the crown and scepter get destroyed. Kofi says it will be "an eye for an eye" and that The New Day will destroy The Usos' SmackDown tag team title reign at Day 1.
Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. She says Toni Storm had a lot to say, and that the only way to get noticed in the women's division is by challenging the most decorated woman in sports entertainment. Charlotte says she knows what Toni Storm is doing and says "number one doesn't talk about two," then says that Toni should be thanking her, especially after she hit her in the face with two pies last week. She says Toni can wash the pies off, but that she cannot wash the stink of embarrassment off of her, and that what she can do to Toni in the ring is a lot worse than what she already had done, as it is a fact that Toni is not on her level. Charlotte says she considered Toni Storm's challenge, and then said no. As Charlotte Flair leaves, she is suddenly hit in the face with a pie by Toni Storm.
We see a vignette for Ricochet.
Sheamus beats Cesaro.
Backstage, Naomi confronts WWE official Sonya Deville, saying she could not enjoy her win with Sonya at ringside following everything Sonya had done to kill her glow. She demands a one-on-one match. Sonya says she will give her match when she takes off the suit. She says that it is one thing if she is in her ring gear, but as long as she is in her suit, she is her boss, and if she lays a finger on her, it will cost her. When Naomi asks Sonya if she accepts, Sonya slaps her and says yes.
Before the next match, Sami Zayn says that this match is probably the biggest match of his career, then says that Texas is his least liked state in America and thought he would never win the Universal Champion, but Brock Lesnar spoke to him like a guardian angel. He then says that he will do something that has not been done in a long time, and that he upset and defeat Roman Reigns and walk out Universal Champion, and when he does, he will only have Lesnar to thank for having his back and not the fans. Brock Lesnar shows up, and after Sami Zayn thanks him for having his back, Sami says that Brock would have an easier time with him than Roman, saying his track record with Roman is not all that great. Lesnar responds by suplexing Sami multiple times and hitting the F5 twice. Lesnar then places Sami Zayn in the corner and leaves.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Sami Zayn with a Spear followed by a guillotine choke.
This week on Talking Smack: Charlotte Flair! The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso)! Naomi!
Matt Cardona heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cardona says Turning Point was "a hell of a show," then mentions how W. Morrissey cost him a win by shoving him into the referee before Moose got in the ring and Speared him. He says that he was close to beating Moose at Bound For Glory and that Moose knows what he is capable of, and that he is here for the Impact World Championship. As Cardona tells Moose that he is here to beat him, Moose shows up. Moose notes that Cardona has accomplished much in his eighteen-year career and that everyone knows who he is, then tells him not to overshoot all that as he is "not that guy" and will never be a top guy in the business. Moose then asks Cardona if he really wants to step into the ring with him, and promises that it will lost as long as his Intercontinental Championship run. After asking if that makes him mad, he says he is nothing more than a mid-carder. After Moose says he should change his name of "Mid-Cardona," Cardona dares him to call him that one more time. He does, and Cardona slaps the mic out of his hand before beating him up. Suddenly, W. Morrissey gets into the ring and brawls with Cardona. Cardona holds his own, but the numbers game eventually takes over. As Moose and Eddie are about to lay Cardona out, Eddie Edwards gets in the ring to make the save for Cardona, and he and Cardona clean house and force Moose and Morrissey to retreat. Cardona then raises the Impact World title over his head.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Eric Young says Turning Point turned up for us, and that Violent By Design is the most powerful thing and a powerful family, and that Rhino learned the hard way that nobody leaves Violent By Design. Eric Young says they are going for the Impact tag team titles, and that Rich Swann and Willie Mack are in the way of the power they need, and that they will become the base of their monument of violence. He says there is a design, and that it will be violent.
Backstage, Matt Cardona meets with Scott D'Amore, who puts him and Eddie Edwards in a tag team match with Moose and W. Morrissey. Cardona says he wants a shot at the World title as well, and D'Amore tells him to prove he is worthy of one tonight. Cardona leaves, then Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace show up wanting a shot at the Knockouts Championship. As Scott D'Amore mentions the upcoming Knockouts Ultimate X Match, Tasha Steelz shows up with Savannah Evans and says they are the only competition around. As Tasha and Savannah calls Jordynne and Rachael losers, D'Amore puts both sides in another match tonight.
In backstage footage from last week, Matthew Rehowldt meets with Chris Sabin about taking something negative in Ace Austin's shirt about him and turning it into a positive, then says he wants to see more of his creativity first-hand. Sabin, seeing this as a challenge, accepts.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Sabin beats "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt after Deonna Purrazzo distracts Sabin only to be stopped by Mickie James, who fights her.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with Chelsea Green concerning the Knockouts Ultimate X Championship, saying he will name the competitors next week. Chelsea tells D'Amore to call her, then leaves before Alisha shows up, saying she wants in. After D'Amore tells Alisha what he told Chelsea, Jai Vidal shows up wanting an opportunity in the ring. D'Amore says he has one opportunity, but that he may not want it. Vidal still wants it, and finds out that he is facing Jonah tonight.
Jonah Rock - now known as Jonah - beats Jai Vidal. After the match, Jonah says everyone is talking about "the top dog" because he take over wherever he goes. He says he showed up in New Japan to stand face-to-face with Moose, and says that he deserves to be World Champion. As for "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, he has heard from everyone that Alexander is the best wrestler in the world and says that to be the best, one must go through the top dog.
We see a video package chronicling the three-way match for the X Division Championship at Turning Point.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel, who says that he feels good about retaining the X Division Championship. However, he wanted to do that by beating Steve Maclin, and that did not happen. He calls pinning or submitting Maclin his biggest challenge to date, then Maclin suddenly rushes at Trey Miguel and attacks him before throwing a tool box at him. A security guard tries to stop the brawl, but he gets laid out by Maclin, who proceeds to choke Trey Miguel out with a power guard. This time three security guards come at Miguel and hold him back, but Trey Miguel gets away and dives at Maclin from above.
Throwback Throwdown II is on Impact Plus on December 18th!
Backstage, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and VSK call Brian Myers and tell him that they have gotten a tag team match with FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) to get things back on track. Throughout the phone call, Myers hangs up on Zicky Dice for having his number after getting it from Cardona's phone, then hangs up on VSK after Zicky asks Myers "How's the scrotum?"
Backstage, Moose talks with W. Morrissey, telling him that they have to stop Matt Cardona. Morrissey says he fails to see how that benefits him, but Moose says that if Cardona gets the World title, Morrissey won't get a shot at it. Morrissey questions if Moose will even give him a title shot, but Moose tells Morrissey that if he helps him stop Cardona, he will get the first crack at the World title.
Backstage, Kaleb with a K and Madison Rayne meets with a returning Tenille Dashwood. Madison and Kaleb get Madison up to speed with what is going on in Impact, and when she does Tenille suddenly wants to meet The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee).
Backstage, The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, Kaleb with a K) meets The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). The IInspiration notice The Influence, and The IInspiration, Tennille Dashwood and Kaleb with a K become fast friends. Madison Rayne does not know what to make of this.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat Violent By Design (Joe Doering and Deaner). After the match, Deaner, Doering and Eric Young attack Rich Swann and Willie Mack, then Rhino and Heath show up and clean house, forcing Deaner, Doering and Eric Young to retreat.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger tells Hernandez he has not been this happy for a long time, then Rohit Raju and Raj Singh try to sell Hernandez some cryptocurrency. As Rohit says he and Singh weren't invited to Wrestle House because they are not friends, Lawrence D shows up and syas they were not invited because he did not want their riff-raff. Rohit tells Lawrence D that since he was gone, he became X Division Champion. Lawrence D tells Rohit he can show him how good he is in a match next week before spraying himself with Ring Rust.
Eddie Edwards and Matt Cardona beat Moose and W. Morrissey after Cardona is able to counter the uranagi and roll up Moose. After the match, W. Morrissey lays Moose out with a big boot to the face.
After the show goes off the air, Scott D'Amore heads to the ring. After noting that things are not going Moose's way after how things have worked out like intended for the past several weeks, then mentions Matt Cardona telling him he wanted a shot at the Impact World Championship. He says that Cardona has proved himself tonight, but also mentions that W. Morrissey pinned Cardona at Turning Point and that Moose promised him a shot at the World Championship. He says that Moose has made a mess, but he will have a chance to clean it up when he defends the title at Hard To Kill against both Morrissey and Cardona in a three-way match.
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Championship against Xia Brookside.
Charlie Dempsey and Rohan Raja head to the roof of a building. Rohan tells Charlie that Teoman passes on his gratitude, then asks Charlie what is important to him. Charlie says it is legacy and heritage, and that it is important to Rohan as well following his struggles with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), whom he calls a bunch of pub brawlers who have no respect for anyone inside the ring. He says that he felt Teoman and Rohan could use a helping hand. Rohan asks Teoman on the phone if he heard that, then tells Charlie "Welcome to 'Die Familia.'" Rohan and Charlie shake hands.
Backstage, Meiko Satomura says she will be going back home to Japan for a few weeks. Suddenly, Blair Davenport shows up and asks Emilia McKenzie what she will do when Meiko is no longer there to protect her. Emilia says he will manage, but Blair challengers her to step in the ring for a match. Emilia accepts, then Blair says she looks forward to it before telling Meiko to bring back a gift.
Saxon Huxley beats Kenny Williams. During the match, Subculture's ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) music hits, but none of the members show up. This distraction to Williams allows Huxley to win.
In backstage footage from earlier this wee, Sha Samuels is confronted by Sam Gradwell, who challenges him to a match and bets $10 he will win. Samuels bets that Gradwell cannot beat him, but Gradwell tells Samuels to get his huge payout ready.
Next week: Blair Davenport vs. Emilia McKenzie! Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) in a rematch for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships!
We see a video package for Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) in a rematch for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships next week.
Ilya Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship against Rampage Brown by referee stoppage after Rampage Brown suffers an injury during the match.
"Hangman" Adam Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Bryan Danielson beats Alan "5" Angels with a knee bar. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Danielson in the ring. Danielson says that if Angels is the best Atlanta, Georgia has got, he kicked Angels' ass, and he not only kicked his head in, but snapped his ACL. After also bragging about knocking Colt Cabana's teeth out, he then mentions that there is a member of The Dark Order for Long Island, New York whose head will be kicked in before he takes the AEW World Championship from Adam Page. Danielson says he will prove Page is a one-hit wonder and that it is "coward shit," not "cowboy shit." Page heads to the ring, but John Silver stops him and says that while Page cannot touch him, he can. Danielson says he will not share the ring with someone like Silver, then reminds Page of their no-touch clause before saying that while he would love to slap him in the face right now, the fans in Atlanta do not deserve to see it.
We hear from Miro, who says that a vision from his god came to him. He thanks his god for revealing to him what a dick he really is, then says the line has been drawn and that he will storm the gates of Heaven and turn the floors red.
MJF guests on commentary for the next match.
CM Punk beats Lee Moriarty. After the match, MJF says that while Punk is disappointed in him, he is proud of Punk for saying he is the best in the world while struggling to beat opponents like Lee Moriarty, and says he is only the best at getting in Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.'s pants. He says that Punk looks as confused as Baker would be if he got her in his bedroom and says that he is "one punked chump," not CM Punk. CM Punk grabs a microphone and tells MJF that he has a lot of nerve to talk about pants when he looks like he is wearing "Larry Davis' pajamas," then says his opponents are better than MJF and MJF knows it. CM Punk then tells MJF to get in the ring so he can kick his ass all the way back to Long Island, New York. MJF asks the fans if they wants this, then tells them "Too bad!" and says Punk needs him more than he needs Punk. MJF says he is a spark to a flame Punk has not had since 2011 and that he will show him what a real professional looks like next week when he wins the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal for a third time next week while the fans chant his name. MJF then says he can hear CM Punk's dog Larry in the distance and says that if he brings him backstage again, he will put Larry to sleep. Punk approaches MJF, but Wardlow soon stands in his way. Two referees have to keep a physical confrontation from happening.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, Rebel and Jamie Hayter. Britt Baker says Riho cheated to win and get a title shot against her, and after Jamie Hayter reminds her that she has lost her best matches, Britt Baker says Hayter will face Riho next week before Riho faces her for the Women's title.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match. Orange Cassidy shows up and stares down Adam Page from the stage, then both men have a confrontation before Orange puts his hands in his pockets. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) try to sneak up on Orange, but Orange notices them. When Orange turns his back on Adam Cole to confront the Bucks, Adam Cole hits Orange with a low blow and the Bucks mock Orange before superkicking him. The Young Bucks and Adam Cole go for the BTE-Trigger, but they run away when Wheeler Yuta and Chuck Taylor run at them with chairs.
We hear from "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that Sammy Guevara does not deserve to be TNT Champion and that he will prove that when the title goes across his waist on Rampage. He says Guevara learned a lesson last week, and if leaning on his ribs was bad enough, he will do worse to Guevara on Friday.
Wardlow beats AC Adams. After the match, Shawn Spears hits AC Adams with his chair before raising Wardlow's hand.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Death Triangle. Penta el Zero Miedo says they would love to defeat FTR twice in one night, and that he has the best ally he can find in PAC after what they did to Rey Fenix. PAC says he is good to fight desite wearing an eyepatch, saying he is not an invalid.
Team Taz (Taz, Hook, Powerhouse Hobbs) guests on commentary for the next match.
Sting and Darby Allin beat The Gunn Club (Billy and Colten Gunn), bringing The Gunn Club's undefeated streak to an end.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho says he did not come to Eddie Kingston's aid, as Eddie did not need his help and he just wanted to take out 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) and Daniel Garcia. Suddenly, Jericho is attacked by 2point0 and Daniel Garcia, and Matt Lee hits Jericho in the head with a chair.
It is announced that Chris Jericho is getting medical attention backstage and will not be on Rampage this Friday as a result, while Taz says Team Taz has a 125% chance of winning the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal and that the numbers don't lie. Suddenly, Lio Rush shows up. Hook and Powerhouse Hobbs stand ready to fight Lio Rush as Lio tells Taz it is his job to know him as a commentary, saying he has had the odds stacked against him much like Taz did and that he insinuated he has a 0% chance of winning. Lio Rush says that he is a fighter and that everyone knows it, and says he will not go down without a fight even if he has a 1% chance of winning. Taz tells Lio Rush to retire as Dante Martin and "Absolute" Ricky Stark show up.
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling congratulates Thunder Rosa on her progress in the TBS title tournament before saying she has no chance of beating Jade Cargill. As they talk about Jade's match this Friday on Rampage, Thunder Rosa shows up to announce she will replace Chris Jericho on commentary on Rampage and that she will be watching the match closely.
Ruby Soho beats Kris Statlander to advance in the TBS Championship Tournament after countering the Big Bang Theory with an O'Connor Roll. Both women hug after the match. When Kris Statlander heads to the match, she is stopped by Vickie Guerrero, and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose gets in the ring and pulls Ruby Soho off the ropes. Nyla Rose bails out when Statlander runs back into the ring.
T-Pain is seen in the crowd before the next match.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Andrade in an Atlanta Street Fight after putting Andrade through a table that Brandi Rhodes sets on fire.
