Monday, February 7, 2022

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 7, 2022

Kevin Patrick moderates a quiz bowl between RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) to start tonight's show. Gable goes through the rules: there will be a few categories with their own questions. A correct answer is one point; in the case of an incorrect answer, the opposing team has a chance to steal. During the quiz bowl, Chad Gable gets mad that there is a question involving the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Orton incorrectly guess Alec Baldwin as the father of Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin). (It is Stephen Baldwin.) Chad Gable incorrectly guesses Romeo and Juliet as the Shakespeare play with the most movies. (It is Hamlet, and RK-Bro get the question right on the steal.) Later, Gable incorrectly guesses the number of grams in an ounce as 12. It is 28, and RK-Bro guesses it correctly after Randy Orton makes the question into a marijuana joke by saying Riddle is not the only one who "bakes." RK-Bro wins the quiz bowl 5-4 and wins the academic challenge, much to the chagrin of Alpha Academy, and earn a shot at the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. Gable is then hounded by the quiz bowl buzzer in his fit of anger. After the quiz bowl, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) make fun of Alpha Academy for losing, which leads to Gable threatening to kick their asses. This leads to a match between the two teams and Otis attacking Ford from behind.



Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Gable pins Dawkins' shoulders to the mat when Dawkins tries to roll out of Gable's ankle lock.



We see a video package of Lita's WWE career.

We see another trailer for WWE 2K22.

MVP introduces Bobby Lashley to the ring. MVP says they should have had a proper celebration last week after Lashley beat Brock Lesnar to win back the WWE Championship, and makes light of Roman Reigns' interference, saying Lashley would have done the same thing. He says that in the end, Lashley beat Brock and reigned victorious. MVP then reiterates that they should have had a proper celebration, but Lashley was placed in an Elimination Chamber match with the WWE Championship on the line. MVP gives credit where credit is due to Brock Lesnar for winning the men's Royal Rumble match despite Lashley laying him out, then says Brock Lesnar taking the title at Elimination Chamber to go title versus title at WrestleMania is "pure fantasy." He then lists the rest of Lashley's opponents in the Elimination Chamber, saying they are all just men while Lashley is "the biggest, baddest monster of them all." Lashley says "The champ lives here!", then says Lesnar has disrespected him for the last time, saying he has not defended the title or even fought on Raw recently and that Lesnar is locked in the Chamber with him, not the other way around. The crowd chants for Lashley, who says that when Lesnar wakes up shaking to the sound of him, he can go challenge for the Universal title at WrestleMania while he defends the WWE title.



We see Alexa Bliss with the therapist again. He wants to see how well Alexa can handle being separated from someone she loves, and has her hand over the replica Lilly. Lilly hands it over, then she cries.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Damian Priest in a WWE United States Championship Contender's Match to earn a shot at the WWE United States Championship. Priest is angry after the match.



Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. are announced as the participants in the women's Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber.

Backstage, Kevin Owens is met by Seth Rollins, who both agree that they have never liked WWE official Adam Pearce before Owens states that after he beats Austin Theory tonight, Pearce and WWE official Sonya Deville will have no choice but to replace Theory with him in the Elimination Chamber.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Miz demands respect for his wife Maryse before introducing tonight's guests. Miz says that when he senses conflict, he likes to face it head on, and states that he sensed hostilities between himself and Rey Mysterio, saying he saw nothing wrong with how he won last week. Rey, on the other hand, says he has problems with Miz using underhanded tactics to beat Dominik, and Miz asks Rey if he is calling him a cheater. The crowd agrees with Rey, but Miz does not care. He says that he is not a cheater, then says Beth Phoenix and Edge cheated at Royal Rumble when Beth Phoenix beat him up only to be celebrated for it. He says that he is not a cheater, then says Beth Phoenix and Edge cheated at Royal Rumble when Beth Phoenix beat him up only to be celebrated for it while he gets booed, and says that he outsmarted and outmaneuvered Dominik. Miz says that he has been in WWE for a long time and that if Dominik loses to him, it is his fault, then says that he was cheated out of a spot in the men's Elimination Chamber match while Rey was placed in the match. He says that he has been on a tear since winning the Money In The Bank ladder match, beating Drew McIntyre and winning the WWE Championship, but Rey reminds him that he cheated to win the ladder match and had Bobby Lashley's help. Miz says that he is a two-time Grand Slam Champion, but Rey's face is on the posters, the trucks and the cover of WWE 2K22 while his face is not. He then asks what Rey has that he and Maryse do not, saying Maryse was great at Royal Rumble. Maryse says Rey could learn something from her and call himself "Rey Maryse-terio," then Miz says he just wants some respect. Dominik then asks where Miz's respect is before demanding he show Rey some respect, and this leads to Miz asking Rey if he hides behind his son before stating Dominik wants to put his big boy pants on. Miz says that if Dominik wants a rematch against him, he has it tonight. Dominik tells Miz "You're on." Miz then mentions that Dominik is taller than Rey and asks "Are you sure you're not Eddie's son." Dominik holds Rey back, then shoves Miz.



Dominik Mysterio beats The Miz. During the match, Maryse is ejected for tripping Dominik, and as the referee is dealing with Maryse, Rey Mysterio trips The Miz. Dominik Mysterio then rolls up a distracted Miz for the win.



Bianca Belair beats Nikki A.S.H. despite her left leg being tweaked during the match.



Backstage, R-Truth, Akira Tozawa and Tamina go after Reggie and Dana Brooke, but Reggie and Dana are able to hide from them. Dana thanks Reggie for everything he has done for him and having her back, saying he is a nice guy before kissing him. Reggie asks what this all means, and Dana says that they are really good friends and that she hopes this never changes. They hug, then it becomes slightly awkward before R-Truth, Tozawa and Tamina show up again and they run away.



Kevin Owens beats Austin Theory.



Backstage, RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) talks about their academic challenge victory and their shot at the Raw tag titles, but Orton warns Riddle that the Elimination Chamber is an unforgiving structure and that Seth Rollins should not be taken lightly, either. Owens tells Riddle to focus on Rollins, then Riddle mentions that he will be throwing an "RK-Broga party" next week and wants to know if Orton can make it.

Veer Mahaan is coming to Raw. He says that he sees his prey on the horizon and that he will not be contained much longer and that soon, he will have his trophies.



Lita heads to the ring. Lita talks about being in this year's women's Royal Rumble match before stating that Becky Lynch was conspicuous by her absence, stating that she has wanted a match against her for a long time. Becky shows up and says it is one thing to prove she is the best in the ring every night, but it is another to hear you are the best from your teenage idol. She addresses Lita's challenge from last week, saying she worshipped Lita growing up and noted that Lita saw something in her and supported her, and for that, she is eternally grateful. Becky says that without Lita, there would be no Becky Lynch. She then says that because there is a Becky Lynch, there can be no Lita, and she says it is hurtful that the one person she looked up to wants to take everything from her. She says she has had to get rid of everything - friends and fans - to get to where she is without a problem, and that she can get rid of Lita without a problem because she has gotten rid of everyone in her way. She says she has no problem putting her up and then putting her down. Lita says she can see where Becky is coming from and that Becky is the odds-on favorite, and that while she was just chasing her dreams, it was the fans who made her a champion. She says that while it is true she has not had a title shot in fifteen years, the fans still support her to this day, and as long as they are here, there is still a Lita, and for that, she is okay with her odds. She then says that Becky will have to get on with her being a five-time champion, then Becky says she will leave Lita with the fans, for they are all she has. Becky goes for a cheap shot and Lita blocks it, but Becky gets the upper hand.Becky then teases leaving the ring, but gets back in and goes for a Manhandle Slam. Lita blocks it and hits the Twist of Fate in the middle of the ring before getting the last word with the top rope moonsault.



Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville - the latter of whom is now in a sling - about being in the Elimination Chamber match. He is told the qualifying matches are final, then finds out he may not even be at WrestleMania. Owens tells Pearce and Sonya that the fans in Texas love him so much that the heart of Texas might as well be "the heart of Kevin" after the WWE history he has there and that they might have a riot on their hands if he is not there.



Doudrop beats Liv Morgan.



We see Alexa Bliss with the therapist, who mentions that Alexa did not react aggressively when giving him the replica Lilly. Alexa mentions being nearly cut off by other people but managing to calm down and control her anger. She the mentions someone who looked strangely like Lilly cutting her off in a grocery line only for her to throw her across Aisle 3 and hit her with a loaf of bread.



Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who says that everyone else in the men's Elimination Chamber match is not him and that his resume speaks for itself yet he has never headlined WrestleMania as WWE Champion. He says that it changes this year because it is his time.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Matt Riddle ends with Kevin Owens attacking Riddle only for Randy Orton to show up and hit Owens with an RKO.



Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Kevin Owens beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). After the match, Orton hits Owens with an RKO to end the show.



This week on Raw Talk: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! Bianca Belair! Lita!



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





After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for February 7, 2022

Bobby Fish beats Robert Anthony.

Diamante, The Bunny and Emi Sakura beat Skye Blue, Queen Aminata and Heather Reckless in a six-woman tag match.

Scorpio Sky beats Stephen Wolf.

Julia Hart beats Arie Alexander by submission.

Dante Martin beats Aaron Solo.

The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Brock Anderson, Matt Sydal and Lee Moriarty after Colten Gunn hits Lee Johnson with The Acclaimed's boombox after refereee Aubrey Edwards removes Max Caster's chain from the ring.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Barretta) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).



Sunday, February 6, 2022

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for February 6, 2022

This week's episode is a "best-of" episode. Matches and moments include:

Fred Rosser vs. Shawn Saivari from the November 24, 2020 episode of UWN Primetime Live



Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bennett from the October 9, 2021 episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta





Saturday, February 5, 2022

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for February 5, 2022

This week's episode focuses on The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), the first inductees into the inaugural class of the ROH Hall of Fame. Matches and moments include:

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. AJ Styles and Amazing Red for the ROH World Tag Team Championships at Night of Champions in 2003

We see the finishes for all of The Briscoes' (Jay and Mark Briscoe) twelve ROH World Tag Team Championship victories.

We see Jay Briscoe's two ROH World Championship wins.

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. The Elite ("The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "Hangman" Adam Page) at Global Wars 2018

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for February 5, 2022

Action Jackson beats Carlos Alexander Rios to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.



We hear from Diana Taylor, who feels that she is not good enough to be the Memphis Women's Championship, then decides to put in the work.



Backstage, Derrick King and Danny B. Good talk about the Grind City Rumble. As Derrick King mentions that DJ Brown threw him over the top rope, Danny reminds him that Tiger Joe is really whom he should be worried about.



Danny B. Good and Derrick King beat The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Van Viciouss).



We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Cole says that he has his mind on the Memphis Heritage Championship, but he is continuously asked about The Posse. He states that he is no longer friends with them and that he does not agree with anything they are doing.



King Cobra introduces the new, more durable Cobra Cup, and it is announced that the cup can be turned in for an opportunity for any championship, any time, anywhere.



We hear from Austin Lane, who says that while K-Toomer may be the baddest man, he is still the best of the best and K-Toomer is getting Austin Lane the man and not the wrestler. He says he protects his family and friends as he mentions the fans' support. He says that it will all end this week, and that he will be glad to leave it all in the ring after all is said and done.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Austin Lane vs. K-Toomer.



Dustin Starr interviews Meklakov at the announce table. Meklakov speaks in Russian before saying he is the greatest thing in professional wrestling before mocking the fans for being fat and lazy. He then issues an open challenge to anyone in the building to see if they can break out of the Mekla-Lock. Suddenly, Steve, a member of security and a trainee of the WrestleCenter, accepts the challenge. Meklakov puts Steve in the hold, but when Steve taps out, it takes four people to get Meklakov to let go.



Backstage, Uncle Mikey talks with The Skimahorns about how close he was to winning the Grind City Rumble. They both disagree on whether or not Mikey would have made it that far if The Skimahorns had not been in the match.

In backstage footage from earlier in the week, Dustin Starr meet with The Posse and tell them they are no longer allowed in the WrestleCenter after letting everybody down and stealing the Memphis Tag Team Championships unless they return the tag team titles. Lil Chris says they will be here next week with the belts. Lil Chris says they will be here next week with the belts. As The Posse leaves, Lil Chris tells Simon that the belts are not all they are bringing.

Austin Lane beats K-Toomer in a non-sanctioned match after K-Toomer fades from the STF following a Con-Chair-To.





Friday, February 4, 2022

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for February 4, 2022

Adam Cole beats Evil Uno. After the match, Adam Cole lists off all of his previous AEW opponents from his undefeated singles run and that a new, different and more ruthless Adam Cole exists in AEW. Cole demands respect and states that everyone has forgotten who he is when he has been the best, travelled the world and won world championships for years and always ends up running the show wherever he goes. He then makes it clear that he will become the AEW World Champion.



We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling says that Jade will soon be 27-0, and Jade says that she is green like money and is wanting to know who is next on "That Bitch Show."

Sammy Guevara retains the TNT Championship against Isiah Kassidy. During the match, Andrade el Idolo and Jose show up to watch the match from ringside. After the match, Matt Hardy, Marq Quen and Andrade el Idolo surround Sammy Guevara. Darby Allin shows up and confronts Andrade, then stands with Sammy before the Andrade-Hardy Family Office retreats. Darby then shows interest in the TNT Championship.



We hear from QT Marshall, who says that Hook is unhinged and that he will send one of his students after him next week.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Kris Statlander, who is soon attacked from behind with a chair by Leyla Hirsch when she says Leyla should act like a professional.

Thunder Rosa beats Mercedes Martinez by disqualification after Martinez hits Thunder Rosa with a pipe from underneath the ring.



We see a video package for Serena Deeb.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Mercedes Martinez, who says that she is here to take Thunder Rosa by any means necessary. Dr. Britt Baker, Rebel and Jamie Hayter show up, and Baker says a disqualification is not what they discussed. Martinez says that she did the job, then Britt tells her to finish the job and beat Thunder Rosa, or else her time in AEW will be shorter than at her last job. Martinez confronts Britt only to be stopped by Hayter.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs and Jay Lethal. Lethal says he is worried about Hobbs interfering, but Starks says he should be worried about him knocking him down a peg or two and taking his title. Starks says that he is cut from a different cloth and that Lethal has never faced someone like him, and that there is a reason why he is called "Absolute." Lethal asks what will become of Starks if he loses the FTW title, and says that they will soon find out.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks retains the FTW World Championship against Jay Lethal after Dante Martin takes out Powerhouse Hobbs and Starks counters the Lethal Injection with the Ro-Sham-Bo.



205:Alive - 205 Live recap for February 4, 2022

Brooks Jensen beats Bodhi Hayward with a knee as Hayward goes for a tackle from the three-point stance.



WrestleMania 38 is 57 days away!

Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter beat Fallon Henley and Lash Legend while Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen watch from ringside.



KUSHIDA beats Damon Kemp with the cross arm breaker.