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.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Kenway.
We hear from Van Viciouss, who says that the championship committee finds a way to screw him over and stacks the odds on The Hollywood Clique ever week, and they have booked Jimmy Blaylock in a match that has seen security get hurt and Blaylock in the hospital. After stating that Blaylock may not be able to walk again, he states that he has fired Jason Vain as bodyguard before stating he will show "Big Swole" Justin Cole what the real deal is.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole quickly beats Van Viciouss.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who brags about Brother Bruce's victory last week before mentioning the $100 bill that has been put in his collection plate, as it means there is another follower on the righteous path and another obstacle Ray Collins cannot overcome. He then tells Ray Collins to get on his knees and pray.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Cassandra Golden after Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) show up and Big John Dalton and Mackenzie Morgan arrive to stop them. As the referee is preoccupied with this, Nyxx rakes Cassandra Golden in the eyes to retain.
Gio Savage and Draco beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn (wearing a luchador mask) and Uncle Phil after Savage unmasks Bradley - revealing his bald head - before the double team.
We see Lance McCade sign a contract for Memphis Wrestling with Tim Grind in attendance and start the road to becoming Memphis Wrestling's first second-generation star.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat Tommy Dreamer and PCO in an extreme tag team match that sees the wooden boards of the ring get exposed after Mr. Chris rakes Dreamer in the eyes and hits a low blow.
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.
Kale Dixon beats Quincy Elliott after putting his feet on the bottom rope for leverage. After the match, Dixon mocks Elliott and piefaces him, and Elliott smacks him in the face in response, causing Dixon to flee.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bronco Nima and Lucien Price. Bronco Nima says that they are not scared of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, and Lucien Price says that they have to give credit where credit is due, as Hank and Tank are low-key tough. Bronco says that what he and Lucien have is something tighter, and Lucien says everything they do has a reason and a purpose and that they will show everyone what it is.
Kiana James beats Kelani Jordan.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.
We see a video package for Roman Reigns' 1,000 days as champion.
Austin Theory is in the ring. Theory says that if Roman Reigns' reign was combined with his United States Championship reign, there would be a total of 1,209 days, which he calls almost as inspiring as beating John Cena. He says that he will have a 1,000 day celebration one day, and as long as WWE gives him people like Sheamus, he will be United States Champion forever, as he is 25 years old and the best to ever do this. He says that with talent like his, there are people who want to gravitate to it, then introduces two people who "did what was right" in Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to the ring. Kit Wilson says it was a pleasure destroying The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) and that Theory is a champion the people deserve, and that they want to show how much they appreciate him as champion with a big "Yes boy!".
Austin Theory and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch).
Backstage, Paul Heyman talks with Solo Sikoa about the preparations for Roman Reigns' 1,000 day celebration, and says that he wants tonight to be special. He then says he will talk to WWE official Adam Pearce to make sure that The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are nowhere to be found so that Roman is acknowledged tonight.
In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with the rest of The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) After admitting his loss to Seth Rollins, he hopes to see Gallows and Anderson take down Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla) tonight as part of his birthday.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla). After the match, Top Dolla attacks Gallows and Anderson, but "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles hits him with a Phenomenal Forearm.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Paul Heyman. Pearce tells Heyman that The Usos will not be here tonight as their travel has been cancelled and that security has been doubled in case they do show up. Heyman smiles, calls Roman Reigns and leaves.
It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Asuka. Waller mentions the Money In The Bank briefcases above the ring and the women who think they are ready for Asuka, and Asuka reveals the blue mist in her mouth when Waller mentions the possibility of Bianca Belair coming back for her title. Iyo Sky then shows up, and Asuka and Iyo argue in Japanese before Bayley shows up and states that Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky) will win the Raw Women's title. Shotzi shows up and says she would love nothing more than to crush Bayley's dream with some cold hard steel, then Lacey Evans shows up. As Lacey says that the Money In The Bank Contract is coming home to her after she puts Zelina Vega in the Cobra Clutch, Zelina shows up and says everyone is underestimating her like Rhea Ripley did at Backlash. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. Asuka, at this point having moved to the stage, says nobody is ready for her before Bianca Belair shows up and brawls with her until officials restore order.
Backstage, Cameron Grimes meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. When Pearce says Baron Corbin will not be here until next week, Grimes says he will take care of Corbin next week like Carmelo Hayes will take care of him on NXT.
Zelina Vega beats Lacey Evans to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Backstage, Santos Escobar tells the rest of the Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) that he will qualify for the men's Money In The Bank and become co-briefcase holder with Zelina Vega.
LA Knight beats Montez Ford to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after using the middle rope for leverage.
We see a vignette for Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre.
Triple H heads to the ring. He says that once in a while, stars come that are so dominant in their sport that they are talked about for decades to come, and that this greatness will be witnessed live tonight and be talked about for generations in Roman Reigns. As he says this, there is a table with a new championship belt covered up with a mantle. Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa make their way to the ring. Triple H congratulates Roman on surpassing 1,000 days as champion on behalf of the fans, and says this has not happened in almost 40 years. He then presents a brand-new Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, which looks like the other two belts but is entirely gold. Roman Reigns holds the new golden belt as pyrotechnics fire off, and after Roman demands the entire universe acknowledge him, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns stare down, then Roman demands Jey Usos kick Jimmy Uso in the face in revenge for costing him the tag team titles at Night of Champions. Roman then demands that Jey Uso fix everything right now, but Jimmy says Jey cannot fix it and that he was the one who kicked him in the face because he was being a brother, and brothers treat brothers with respect and Roman has not been a good brother. He asks what kind of brother manipulates, betrays and hurts, then says that he will protect Jey and that he will protect Solo even as Roman uses him. Roman says Jimmy is talking for everyone like he is crazy and that he would rather hear from Solo, then hands Solo the microphone. Solo says he acknowledges his Trial Chief, then says The Usos are his brothers. Solo then hands Roman the microphone and stands with The Usos, then Jimmy asks Roman if he want to run things together with respect or if he wants to be Tribal Chief alone. Roman tells Jimmy to shut up only for Jimmy to shove him. Roman advances at Jimmy, but Jey stops him and tells Jimmy and Roman that he needs both of them and that they cannot fight like this, for they are better than this. Jimmy says they are stronger together, and asks Roman to be their brother so they can "run this place." Roman cries as he hugs Jimmy, then says "No." Solo then hits Jimmy with the Samoan Spike, and leaves with Roman and Heyman. On the way out, Heyman asks about Jey, and Roman says Jey will do what he always does: fall in line.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Austin Theory and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince)! Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky)! LA Knight!
Bully Ray heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Bully claims to be the most hated man in IMPACT as well as the entire wrestling business today, and that for his entire career, he has been putting people through tables, and that nobody is better at doing that than him. He says he has put men, women, children, owners of wrestling companies and even the president of IMPACT through tables, and states that when he is pissed up, he will light the table on fire, and he did just that and burned D'Amore to a crisp. Bully Ray calls Under Siege the greatest night of his wrestling career, if not his life, as it brought him great pleasure in lighting Scott D'Amore on fire. He then says D'Amore will not be able to get rid of him now that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Tommy Dreamer are out of commission, and states that he will soon win #1 contendership for the IMPACT World Championship at Against All Odds and become a three-time IMPACT World Champion at Bound For Glory before Steve Maclin shows up. Maclin admits Under Siege was "one hell of a night" and that he enjoyed what he and Bully Ray did to Scott D'Amore, then says it only happened because he allowed it to. Bully Ray tells Maclin not to allow him to do anything, for he has been in the business for thirty years and that he does whatever he wants before suddenly admitting that Maclin is right because he is the world champion. Maclin also mentions Bully Ray acknowledging him as world champion and recognizing him as "the man around here," then entertains the idea of the two of them continuing creating havoc in IMPACT. He then says that if Bully Ray wins #1 contendership at Against All Odds and goes on to Bound For Glory, he will be happy to be his opponent. Suddenly, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up. Alex Shelley reminds Bully and Maclin that he is the #1 contender for the IMPACT World Championship and that he is walking out as World Champion, then Bully Ray says he would normally bury Shelley, but he cannot, for he is one of the most honest people in the industry. He calls Alex Shelley an incredible professional wrestler and says he is not mentioned in the same breath as the best even though he should be, as both of their teams tore the house down in IMPACT. He says both of the Machine Guns are important, there was always something about Shelley. Chris Sabin reminds Bully Ray that he fed him those same lines ten years ago and that he ended up beating him for the IMPACT World Championship, then Bully Ray reminds him that he beat him for the championship a month later. Maclin interrupts the proceedings to remind Shelley that he does not overlook him and that Shelley is overlooking him, and asks Shelley what makes him think he can beat him after he put in the work and proving people wrong for two years to become champion. When Bully asks Shelley if he can beat Maclin, Shelley says "Yep." Maclin asks Shelley if "yep" is all he has, to which Shelley replies "Yep." Maclin tells Shelley dropped the ball against Josh Alexander, and asks what makes this time different. Shelley tells Maclin that he is no Josh Alexander, and that if Alexander never got injured, he would never have become World Champion. Bully Ray laughs, then Shelley reminds Bully that in their last match, he not only beat him, he made him tap out. Sabin says everything is set for Against All Odds, then asks about tonight, as they have unfinished business from Under Siege and they might as well have a tag team match tonight. Bully Ray agrees with this, but says they will not do it tonight. Suddenly, Subculture (Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna) shows up and gets into the ring, then Mark Andrews offers to throw their name into the hat for an open challenge, as them vs. the Machine Guns are a dream match, and if Bully and Maclin won't wrestle, they will. Shelley accepts the challenge, then tells Maclin he will prove why he will beat his ass.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Nick Aldis. Nick Aldis says that when he is dressed in a suit, he feels like a dangerous man, and he is even more dangerous when he has momentum. He praises Kenny King as a fine athlete who is credit to the sport and that this is not the last time they will meet. He then says that he has a new challenge in the 8-4-1 Match at Against All Odds, where he will go from having chemistry with three other men before facing all of them to become #1 contender for the World Championship. Aldis says that is is about adaptation, and guarantees that he will win the match, become #1 contender and win the World Championship.
Eddie Edwards beats Yuya Uemura. After the match, Eddie offers to shake Uemura's hand, but pulls his hand away. As Eddie leaves, he is met by Frankie Kazarian, who calls him out for refusing to give respect to Uemura, who took him to his limit. He says this is not how they were trained to conduct themselves, and as Eddie walks away, Kazarian punches him. Alisha Edwards gets on top of him, but Kazarian throws her down.
oVe (Sami Callihan and Jake Crist) beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus). After the match, The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon) show up, and Kon choke slams both Crist and Callihan before Deaner hits Crist with the Antidote and tells Callihan that this is all his fault. All of a sudden, Rich Swann shows up with a chair. The Design then leave the ring.
Backstage, Rich Swann tells Sami Callihan and Jake Crist says that he will be busy at Against All Odds in the 8-4-1 Match and that they will need to find someone else to help them against The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon). Swann leaves, then Callihan tells Crist that "the doctor will have to call the monster."
Trinity beats Savannah Evans with a top rope Sunset Flip into Starstruck. After the match, Trinity says she was waiting on the other side for whoever came out of Under Siege as Knockouts Champion, then says she is waiting. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo then shows up. Deonna thanks Trinity for being patient and says she is the one Trinity has been waiting for, then says everyone wants something from one as champion and allows Trinity a question. Trinity proposes a Knockouts Championship match at Slammiversary. Deonna says "Let's dance." Suddenly, Jai Vidal, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans get in the ring and attack Trinity and Deonna, who soon get laid out with a loaded purse by Gisele before Jordynne Grace runs out and makes the save. This does not last, as Jordynne is soon overpowered and Gisele hits Jordynne with the Denouement three times.
Jody Threat beats Dani Luna.
Backstage, Joe Hendry and Director of Authority Santino Marella talk about how surprised they are about Dirty Dango's behavior, then says he will get his revenge against Dango and that Santino should do the same. Suddenly, Kenny King and Sheldon Jean show up, and Kenny says Hendry should be worried about Sheldon Jean after Sheldon re-arranged his face. Santino makes a match between Hendry and Sheldon next week, then gives Hendry a match against Dango at Against All Odds.
We hear from Killer Kelly, who wants to face Masha Slamovich while wearing a dog collar with a chain around her neck. It is then announced that Kelly and Masha will face each other at Against All Odds in a Dog Collar Match.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Subculture (Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster).
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.
