Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 4, 2022

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman says he is here as special counsel to Reigns and the acknowledge what really happened. He then says that there was no plot or scheme to make Brock Lesnar look foolish, though Lesnar looks foolish anyway. He says that he made a mistake admitting that Roman needed to be protected from Brock Lesnar, then says that he seized the moment and put Brock Lesnar in the WWE Championship match, which Lesnar won. Heyman then says that when Lesnar aimed for Roman Reigns again for a potential title vs. title match, he looked and acted like a schmuck when he did not accept his place in history on Raw. He then says that he was stuck with "a happy Saskatchewan farmer who wanted to take everyone to Suplex City" until Royal Rumble, when he proved that a GOAT can slay a beast. Heyman says that the fans will never hear him introduce Brock Lesnar ever again after Roman smashed him, and he realized that he did not have to protect Roman from Lesnar; he need to protect Lesnar from Roman. He goes on to say that Roman offered him the hand of forgiveness, love, family, the bloodline and acknowledgement, and he handed him the WWE Championship and he smashed Lesnar with it so Bobby Lashley could become WWE Champion. Heyman says that Lesnar will do what Roman Reigns wants him to do, and that Roman will make Lesnar acknowledge him. Paul Heyman then acknowledges Roman as his tribal chief, then allows the fans of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to do the same. Suddenly, Goldberg shows up, then acknowledges Roman...as his next victim. He challenges Roman to a match at Elimination Chamber for the Universal Championship before telling him he is next.

Ricochet beats Ridge Holland after Cesaro confronts Sheamus on the outside.

Sheamus and Ridge Holland beat Ricochet and Cesaro after Ridge Holland tags in as Cesaro hits a Superplex and hits Cesaro with Northern Grit afterwards.

Jimmy Uso beats Erik.

Aliyah beats Natalya by count-out after Natalya fails to listen to the referee's ten count as she beats up Aliyah on the outside.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. Drew says that after Day 1, a doctor told he would not make Royal Rumble or WrestleMania, but he told the doctor he could kiss his ass and rehabbed three hours a day for six days a week. He says that Royal Rumble did not go as planned and that Brock Lesnar got one up on him, but he will deal with that later, as he still has Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss to deal with. Happy Corbin shows up and says that by some miracle, McIntyre eliminated him and Moss, then asks if it was worth it after what they did to his neck. As he says that the thought of McIntyre not going to WrestleMania makes him happy, Moss sneaks up on McIntyre. McIntyre sees Moss coming and points his sword at Moss, then forces Moss to make a Drew McIntyre joke and threatens to draw blood if Corbin gets in the ring. Moss says that a criminal found not criminal is like a WrestleMania main event, as they will both get off Scot-free. McIntyre laughs, then Moss gets Claymored. McIntyre then tells Corbin that he will make his life a living hell and that this is just the beginning.

We see Sami Zayn get tossed out of the Jackass Forever premiere while Johnny Knoxville zaps him with a cattle prod. Backstage, Sami Zayn gets mad at WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce for letting that footage be played and wants to know when he will get his Intercontinental Championship match. He finds out he will get it in two weeks. Sami leaves, then Natalya shows up and wants Aliyah in a match that is pinfall or submission only, "Dungeon style." Sonya makes the match official.

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Jinder Mahal in a WWE Intercontinental Championship Contender's Match.

WrestleMania 38 is 57 days away!

Backstage, Naomi confronts WWE official Sonya Deville and tells her to meet her in the ring in five minutes. When Sonya mentions she has business, Naomi challenges her for next week. Sonya tells Naomi she already has a match for next week: Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Naomi does not believe her (for obvious reasons), but WWE official Adam Pearce tells her the match is official. Naomi tells Sonya she is safe...for now. She then fist bumps Adam Pearce.

We see a video package of Goldberg's career.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Natalya, who heads to the women's locker room only for Xia Li to come out. Natalya decides to tell Aliyah about their match next week.

In footage from earlier today, we find out that the next match was caused after The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E) crashed Los Lotharios' (Angel and Humberto) photoshoot.

The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto).

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. After the commercial break, WWE official Sonya Deville is also in the ring, and Sonya tells Charlotte that Becky Lynch has chosen "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey as her opponent for WrestleMania. She then says that after next week, Charlotte will need a WrestleMania opponent. Charlotte says she has been on top since 2015 and has been fighting, winning and competing to do that. She says she would be worried if she were Ronda, who has went the safe route with a "mom versus mom" match and that she is confident in herself that she is the main event for WrestleMania. She then picks Sasha Banks as her opponent. Charlotte says that WrestleMania will be the best and worst day of Sasha's life and that she will have a contract waiting for her, then Ronda Rousey shows up. Ronda says she drove through an ice storm to teach her daughter the family business of kicking ass and that she owes Charlotte an ass-beating. She says Charlotte is not special and that she is not first, then says "I'll see you at WrestleMania, bitch." Charlotte says that the SmackkDowm women's title is her baby and prettier than Ronda's. Ronda takes her jacket off and Sonya stops her, but Ronda shoves Sonya and goes after Charlotte. Sonya gets on top of Ronda, and when Charlotte retreats, Ronda puts Sonya in an arm bar to end the show.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for February 4, 2022

Veer Mahaan beats Akira Tozawa.

Liv Morgan beats Doudrop.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 3, 2022

Black Taurus beats Raj Singh in the BTI match.

Matt Cardona beats Jordynne Grace to become the Impact Digital Media Champion! During the match, Cardona tries to take the championship into the ring, but the referee takes it away. As the referee returns the championship, Cardona hits Jordynne in the head with a chair from the outside before hitting Radio Silence for the win.

Backstage, W. Morrissey is seen laying people out as he hunts down Moose. When he sees Brian Myers, Zicky Dice and VSK, he goes after them, and security has to stop him. After the commercial break, Scott D'Amore tells W. Morrissey that if he wants his hands on Brian Myers, then he can get him in a no-disqualification match. As for Moose, D'Amore tells him he is at the hotel and that he is not in the building tonight.

JONAH beats Crazzy Steve. After the match, JONAH goes for the Tsunami again, but Black Taurus and Rosemary stop him.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona, who says that he is now a world champion and tells Miller to ask Jonathan Gresham what it is like to be married to a loser when asked how Chelsea Green would react to how he won.

Backstage, Madison Rayne has to remind Kaleb with a K they were in a non-title match last week and that she will soon be a champion when Tennille Dashwood comes back. The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee) then show up with a gift for Kaleb, and tell Kaleb to open the box when they leave. When he does, he finds a phone with The IInspiration on the screen.

Ian Riccaboni guests on commentary for the next match, and Cary Silkin watches the match from ringside.

Jonathan Gresham beats Steve Maclin when he refuses to listen to the referee's five count as he has Gresham in the ropes. After the match, Maclin attacks Gresham again. As Steve Maclin has Jonathan Gresham in a Boston Crab, Honor More runs in and lays out Maclin. Honor No More (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Vincent, PCO) then tries to get Gresham to join them in the ring while Vincent accosts Ian Riccaboni. As Gresham heads to the back, he has a brief staredown with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who heads to the ring for the next match.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Vincent with the ankle lock after Rhino, Rich Swann and Chris Sabin stop Matt Taven, Mike Bennett and PCO from surrounding the ring. After the match, Kenny King - who has not been seen in Impact in several years - attacks Josh Alexander from behind before cementing himself as a member of Honor No More.

W. Morrissey finds Moose's hotel room and kicks it in before beating up Moose.

Backstage, Mike Bennett says that things are always changing. PCO reacts to the word "changing," and Bennett says that there is always someone waiting in the wings with a chip on their shoulder. Kenny King confirms he is part of Honor No More and that honor is as real in wrestling as it is in politics, and Vincent says that they have already lost everything and if Impact wants to fight them, they will roll out the red carpet.

Bhupinder Gujjar beats John Skyler in his Impact debut.

After the match, Raj Singh shows up to congratulate Gujjar, who simply walks away.

We see footage of Mickie James' appearance in the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble Match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mickie James. Mickie says he had high hopes of winning, but representing Impact as Knockouts World Champion made big history. Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans show up, and Tasha makes fun of Mickie James as she says she will become Knockouts World Champion at No Surrender. Mickie tells Tasha to wrestle half as well as she runs her mouth. When Savannah gets in Mickie's face, Chelsea Green shows up to defend Mickie, and Tasha leaves with Savannah as Tasha calls her "a non-factor." Mickie thanks Chelsea Green, then says that she knows Chelsea wants to wrestle her and that the fans would love to see them wrestle. Chelsea Green is ecstatic.

We see another vignette for "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw.

Masha Slamovich beats Kaci Lennox.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo. Deonna says she does not need to listen to anything Mickie James has to say, for if it were not for her, Mickie wouldn't be in Impact, as she is the state of the Knockouts division. She says she does not need to belittle her colleagues and that all she needs is the ring an audience, and issues an open challenge for the ROH World Women's Championship or the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.

Bullet Club (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jay White, Chris Bey) beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin, Madman Fulton, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Jake Something following infighting between Jake Something and the team of Austin and Fulton. After the match, The Good Brothers and Violent By Design attack Bullet Club to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for February 3, 2022

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) guest on commentary for the next match.

Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter beat "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz in an NXT UK Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Match and gets a shot at the tag titles after Mastiff refuses to tag in Starz and misses Into The Void.

Backstage, A-Kid says that no great mind has existed without a touch of madness and that he respects Saxon Huxley. We then see A-Kid's attempts to make Saxon Huxley more educated and sophisticated, then A-Kid admits that there is a lot of work to do and that they will be back at it next week.

In footage from earlier this week, Nethan Frazer is leaving the UK Performance Center. He says that Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) has a weird dynamic and that they are angry at him for calling them out for what they are: not a family. All of a sudden, his car cannot start, and when he takes a look at it, he is attacked by Die Familie. Rohan Raja says this is what happens when Die Familie is disrespected.

Isla Dawn beats Myla Grace.

In footage from earlier this week, Amale says Jinny has proved she cannot win a match without cheating. Suddenly, Nina Samuels takes over the interview for The Nina Samuels Show. Nina asks Amale how she is feeling after proving she is as hopeless as her fans, and Amale takes offense to this before challenging her to a match.

In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell says he has to ruffle some feathers and poke the bear to get ahead, and admits that while he is not well liked, he is not a cockroach. He says that Kenny Williams is not ready for him.

Backstage, Noam Dar tells Sha Samuels that SPRNVA Sessions is back for a second season when Gallus shows up. Joe Coffey finds out the betting office is closed on Thursday and that Jordan Devlin is the first guests on SPRNVA Sessions' return. Wolfgang then writes on the whiteboard.

Next week: Teoman vs. Nathan Frazer!

Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Blair Davenport by referee stoppage after Blair Davenport lands awkwardly on her left knee following a double foot stomp to Satomura.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for Feburary 2, 2022

Jon Moxley beats Wheeler. (Brian Kendrick, also known as The Brian Kendrick, was originally supposed to be in the match, but was pulled less than two hours before showtime by Tony Khan due to conspiratorial comments about the Holocaust, September 11th and Sandy Hook resurfacing.) After the match, Bryan Danielson gets in the ring, and he and Moxley have a staredown. Danielson asks the fans if they want to the see them fight, then tells Moxley that for a long time, he wanted that too, because he was different and he wanted to see what he had. After the match, Bryan Danielson gets in the ring, and he and Moxley have a staredown. Danielson asks the fans if they want to the see them fight, then tells Moxley that for a long time, he wanted that too, because he was different and he wanted to see what he had. Daniel Bryan then says he realized they should not be fighting not each other, but fighting together. He then says there should be no reason why a "millennial cowboy" like "Hangman" Adam Page or a person who is dressed like a dinosaur should be tag team champion. He then says that Sammy Guevara's main contribution to wrestling is a vlog and that he should not be TNT Champion. Bryan then says that he and Moxley could run AEW and do whatever they wanted, and if they wanted to be champions, they could do it. Bryan says that Wheeler Yuta is coming out to the ring with "jokes" in Best Friends, and ponders if they could mentor Daniel Garcia instead of 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) or mentor Lee Moriarty instead of Matt Sydal, and train the future of professional wrestling together. Bryan then says even if the fans don't like him, they like what he is talking about right now, then says it is a lot to put on Moxley's plate and that he wants him to think about the possibilities, what they could do and the greatness and legacy they could make.

We see a video package of the events leading up to CM Punk vs. MJF.

Brandi Rhodes is in the ring. She accidentally calls Chicago, Illinois "Cleveland," then Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) show up and Lambert says that Brandi believes her own bullshit and needs a reality check instead of a reality show. He says Brandi can pretend "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes earned his spot in the company and that she has a real title that isn't an excuse to stroke her own ego before stating her boobs aren't natural and that she can't pretend she isn't getting booed out of the building. Brandi says she does not understand the beef why Dan Lambert is trying to run her down when he has a great list of accomplishments in his own right, but understands things could be going better for Lambert right now. As the crowd continues to boo Brandi, Brandi says it is telling that his best fighter got knocked out by Jake Paul, then mentions Amanda Nunez before saying Lambert should spend less time in AEW and more time in America's Top Team. Lambert appreciates Brandi's wit, but asks when Brandi's family will turn heel because it is better than her old job where she was turned face down. Brandi slaps Lambert in the face, then Lambert says he knew Brandi was in a fighting mood tonight. Lambert, knowing he has things to do before going down in a blaze of cancel culture and not having knocking her out on his bucket list, brings out Paige Van Zant, who goes after Brandi. The women's locker room quickly runs into the ring with some referees to break up the brawl.

Backstage, Matt Hardy tells Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) that he is disappointed in their performance last week, then states that he wants the TNT Championship before Andrade el Idolo shows up. Andrade says he does not want any mistakes, and Isiah Kassidy says he will get the TNT Championship on Friday. When Matt Hardy asks why Darby Allin is not signed yet, Andrade says that Darby Allin may want more money.

Before the next match, PAC heads to the ring blindfolded with help from Alex Abrahantes. Shortly after the match starts, he reveals that he is able to see again.

The Kings of the House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) beat Death Triangle (PAC and Penta el Zero Miedo) after Malakai Black spits black mist into Penta's eyes.

We hear from Adam Cole, who says that he is still undefeated in singles competition and that Orange Cassidy did not beat him, saying his win was a fluke. He says that he is one of the best on the planet for years and that everyone will see a new side of him. He says that side takes what he wants, and when he faces and beats Evil Uno on Rampage, everyone will know what he wants.

Rancid bassist Matt Freeman is seen in the front row before the next match.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Ruby Soho.

Backstage, The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) annoys and aggravates Jungle Boy, which starts a very one-sided brawl on the outside of the arena. After they throw him in the snow, Christian Cage chases them off.

Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring. Adam Page says he has been World Champion for 81 days and has defended it twice, then says he does not care if next week's match is a Texas Death Match and that he wants the match now. He then calls out Lance Archer, telling him to get in the ring so they can have a fight. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Dan Lambert show up, and Lambert shows his surprise that Adam Page is here tonight. Roberts tells Adam Page to shut up, then says that Adam Page is acting different and that he is scared. Lance Archer then shows up, then both he and Adam Page brawl. Lambert hits Adam Page with a chair, but when Adam Page goes after him, Archer hits him with a chair from behind and choke slams him on the ring steps. Archer then puts Adam Page through a table with the Blackout, then says that next week, he will become the next AEW World Champion.

Backstage, Chris Jericho tells Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) that when they did not tag him in last week, it was disrespectful and embarrassing to him. He says he has more influence than Eddie Kingston, and that he wants them to tell him why they did what they did last week. He then calls a full Inner Circle meeting next week, and that all members will have to attend, especially Santana and Ortiz.

MJF beats CM Punk with a sleeper with a body scissors with some wrist tape hidden underneath his arm...almost. After MJF is declared the winner, he accidentally drops the wrist tape, and referee Bryce Remsburg declares that the match will continue.

MJF beats CM Punk and hands Punk his first loss in AEW after Wardlow shows up and stares down CM Punk before stepping away. Punk, distracted by and distrusting of Wardlow, is decked by MJF when he hits him with the Dynamite Diamond Ring for the win. During the replay, it is revealed that Wardlow passed the Dynamite Diamond Ring to MJF.

Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for February 1, 2022

Imperium (Gunther, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) beat Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed).

In backstage footage from earlier today, LA Knight says Grayson Waller is trying to avoid the inevitable when Joe Gacy and Harland approach him. Joe Gacy says that Harland once had to move on from an unwelcome restraining order in the past, and says he can do that for LA Knight, too. LA Knight challenges them to a match.

WrestleMania is 60 days away!

For the next two weeks, NXT will be live on SyFy Network.

Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) head to the ring. Gigi Dolin says that the worst of people fall into luck sometimes, and that for Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta, they will be their death sentence. Jacy Jayne says that in two weeks, they will put the Women's tag titles on the line and get vengeance. Kay Lee Ray shows up and demands a shot at the NXT Women's Championship. When Mandy declines, Kay Lee Ray threatens to bash her brains in with her baseball bat. Mandy tells her to put the bat down. She does. Gigi and Jacy leave. Kay Lee Ray says she is the longest reigning women's champion of the modern era, and if anyone deserves a title shot, it is her. Mandy mentions her accolades before becoming NXT Women's Champion, something women want to be and something men wish they were with. Kay Lee Ray says this is nothing compared to in-ring skills, saying she was dominating a country for 629 days while Mandy was sliding at WrestleMania and "sucking off Otis' face." Mandy says she is now everything WWE wants and needs in a women's champion, then tells Kay Lee Ray that all the talent in the world will never replace what she has. Kay Lee Ray says she will have her title shot by the end of the night, and when Mandy says "Doubtful," Kay Lee Ray slaps her. Gigi and Jacy charge the ring, but Kay Lee Ray chases them off with her baseball bat.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade, who says she wants to prove to Raquel Gonzalez that she is tough enough and ready to win the women's Dusty Cup, and that the only thing in the way is Raquel doubting her. Raquel shows up and says she can still back out before asking her if she wants this match, to which Cora says "Yes." Raquel then says "Buena suerte."

In footage from outside of the arena from moments ago, Mandy Rose says Kay Lee Ray does not deserve a title shot because she is not even on her level. When she tries to get in her vehicle, Kay Lee Ray is in the driver seat. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne, who have entered the vehicle before Mandy, are taken for a ride by Kay Lee Ray.

Raquel Gonzalez beats Cora Jade. After the match, Cora Jade pulls herself up, and Raquel helps her off before saying "Let's go and win this" and leaving with Cora Jade.

Sarray returns next!

We hear from Pete Dunne, who asks Tony D'Angelo how his hand is doing before saying he only needed one way to break it with a cricket bat and that he only took the advice Tony got from his cousin and took care of business. He says he can take care of business any way he can with anything he can get his hands on, then proposes they finish where it all started in a steel cage match.

Before the next match, Sarray goes from dressing like a schoolgirl to dressing like a wrestler.

Sarray beats Kayla Inlay. During the match, it is reported that Kay Lee Ray has returned to the arena, but the wherabouts of Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin are still unknown.

We hear from Duke Hudson, who says the only way to get ahead in NXT is striking first. He says he saw an opportunity and took it, and says that he suffered for being addicted to the long game. He says that he is addicted to hurting people and making them suffer, as Dante Chen learned first hand, and that he strikes as soon as possible and makes his own luck.

In the locker room, Bron Breakker is met by Tommaso Ciampa, who tells him that the top is a lonely place and that nobody knows until they've been there, and that Breakker now understands. He wants to make sure Breakker remains NXT Champion. Breakker says that tonight, they will take care of business by tearing Legado del Fantasma in half and kicking some ass.

Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says that Cameron Grimes is not ready for the "A-Champion," and Carmelo Hayes says that while the old him would verbally put Grimes in the grave because the fans do not care about Grimes, the new him sees Cameron Grimes sees him as a threat. He says he is going harder in the gym, putting more time in the ring and hanging out with OlliJay more because that is what the "A-Champion" does, because he sets the bar on the show and he is always looking down on Cameron Grimes. Cameron Grimes shows up and says he had to come out here after saying the fans don't care about him, saying that the fans are chanting for him. Trick Williams threatens to beat Grimes up, then makes fun of his and Cameron Grimes' hair and hanging out with OllyJay with Spongebob Squarepants jokes. Trick Williams threatens to beat Grimes up again, but Grimes asks who he is fighting. Carmelo Hayes then tells Grimes he will find out what kind of champion he is when he shoots for the moon and takes the stars as casaulties, but Grimes says the match will be a "one-star match" and that that star is going to the moon.

Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe try to come up with a team name. Once again, Edris Enofe is fixated on Mandy Rose, and when Enofe asks Malik to close her eyes and try to think of what he would say to Mandy, Mandy shows up and falls into his arms. Mandy then asks for their help before Kay Lee Ray comes after her with a baseball bat. Enofe cannot believe what he is saying, and Malik needs a minute to process everything.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Diamond Mine. Malcolm Bivens there is no moving forward without struggle, and The Creed Brothers says that the bigger the stage, the better they are, and that they will face Imperium again for tag team gold. Grizzed Young Veterans show up, and Zack Gibson says they should be focused on the Dusty Cup before thanking them for making their job easier.

Joe Gacy beats LA Knight after Sanga distracts Knight on the outside and Grayson Waller somersaults over the barricade and hits LA Knight with a stunner out of nowhere. After the match, Grayson Waller tells LA Knight that he does not belong in NXT and that he owns it now. Knight strikes Waller, but Sanga choke slams Knight. Waller tells Knight that if he wants to get his hands on him and that if he can beat Sanga next week, he may consider getting rid of the restraining order.

Tiffany Stratton watches Wendy Choo backstage.

We hear from Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Stone says he was focused on the entertainment side of the business and who would take him to the top before he saw Von Wagner and realized he should connect with him. He then says he will pay Von Wagner's fines again and again because he is the future and a future champion, then says that this is Von Wagner's world, and Von Wagner says we are all just living in it.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton says NXT is for athletes, not people like Wendy Choo, and says that if she can beat Wendy, she can go shopping on her daddy's dime. Amari Miller says she will think about it.

Wendy Choo beats Amari Miller. During the match, Tiffany Stratton shows up and slides a credit card to Amari Miller, which inadvertently distracts Miller. After the match, Tiffany Stratton wants her card back, but finds out that Wendy Choo has it (and hit Amari Miller with it).

Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis meet with Persia Pirrotta when Brooks Jensen asks for relationship advice with Kayden Carter. Indi says that when a guy talks too much, it's a turn-off, and that non-verbal communication is sexy.

We see a vignette of Draco Anthony entering the Performance Center at 2:23 AM and training before his NXT debut, which is up next.

We see a vignette of Nikkita Lyons, who says that she grew up the daughter of a rock star and a groupie and travelled the world, and while she learned from shady club owners, that road has taken her here. She says that if she can attack the ring like she can attack a track, then the women's division had better watch out.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Sarray, who dedicates tonight's win to her grandmother. She says that with her necklace, she can do anything. Dakota Kai shows up and says that no matter how strong a relationship is, the sun always sets on it.

Andre Chase beats Draco Anthony after Anthony takes the Chase U flag away from Bodhi Hayward and stomps all over it.

Backstage, a tired Mandy Rose gets a drink of water only for Kay Lee Ray to sneak up on her and dump a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs on her and throw a cake in her face.

NXT Vengeance Day is live on USA Network in two weeks!

Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa beat Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) after Ciampa shoves Wilde off the top rope and into the announce table while Breakker hits a powerslam on Mendoza. After the match, Santos Escobar gets on the ring apron, and when Bron Breakker dares him to get in the ring, Escobar says he will do this on his time. Afterwards, Mandy Rose slides into the ring while Kay Lee Ray chases after her, and Kay Lee Ray catches up to her and demands a title match next week. Mandy gives her the match, then Kay Lee Ray hits her with a superkick and a KLR Bomb.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for February 1, 2022

Before the next match, Anthony Ogogo says he is pissed off because "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes used his EVP powers to win only for him to knock him out cold soon after. He then says that he went away for a while and more people got hired by AEW, and he hoped to knock those people out. When he came back, he did not get the red carpet treatment; instead, he is in Orlando, Florida wrestling a "Dragon Ball Z look-alike indy bum" in Marcus Kross. Ogogo then reminds everyone who he is.

Anthony Ogogo beats Marcus Kross by knock-out after Ogogo demands a ten-count.

Penelope Ford beats Angelica Risk with the Muta Lock.

QT Marshall beats Toa Liona.

2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat Ish and Kidd Bandit.

Lance Archer beats Jordan Costa by pinfall with the claw. (Jordan Costa is actually current UWN World Heritage Champion Jordan Cruz.)

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Fuego del Sol, who says that it it his time and that he makes the most of it. He says that Serpentico felt the wrath of his Tornado DDT once before, then tells him that just because he can see a tornado coming does not mean he can stop it. He says Serpentico is nothing like him, and tells him to protect his neck while he's cashing a check.

Marina Shafir beats Reka Tehaka by submission.

The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) beat Cameron Stewart and Dante Casanova.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Zack Clayton.

Kiera Hogan beats Mazzerati after nearly kicking Mazzerati's head off after Mazzerati threatens to do the same to her.

The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat Ariya Daivari and Invictus Khash with the full nelson from 10 to Khash. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Angels and 10, but QT Marshall shows up with Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solo and tells Schiavone to shut up before entering the ring. Marshall says Angels and 10 could have been something, but became the horse's ass, yet they still have a chance to be the future. He asks 10 to shake his hands and become part of The Factory, but Angels and 10 flip him off instead. Comoroto and Solo beat them up, and Marshall says "The Factory doesn't suck...The Factory is sacred."

Dante Martin and Matt Sydal beat Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson).

"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Lee Moriarty with a European clutch. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Moriarty, who reiterates that he is the future of AEW but that he cannot wait for the future, for has a family to feed and bills to feed and tomorrow is not guaranteed. He says he has to be at the top right now, and to do that, he has to become consistent, as he has fallen short more than he has won. He says that from here, there is a new attitude and focus and he is here to take over.