Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 13, 2025

MJF heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He is soon joined by "Hangman" Adam Page. MJF says he has known Hangman for a long time and it has become clear to him that Hangman is most vulnerable when he is angry, and he plans to make him so angry that he loses the AEW World Championship on the first defense. MJF says Hangman is only standing because he does not feel like breaking him right now. Hangman slaps the microphone out of MJF's hand before getting tired of his "edgelord shit" and tells him that he will not defend unless MJF cashes in his Casino Gauntlet contract. He says that if MJF is not here to cash in his contract, then he can walk away and tell everyone he does not have the stomach to face him. MJF says that Hangman, not he, is the problem, as he is treated like he is perfect. He says that he has learned from getting beaten up for being just a little bit different that if God is all-knowing and all-powerful, he is not all good, and he will prove Hangman is nothing more than a fraud and "a weak-minded, alcoholic little boy." MJF also says that he would rather been seen as "the Devil" rather than a fake like Hangman, because at least he is real. He then says he will pull the wolf's sheep clothing and crucify the fan's God Hangman. Hangman says he understands the point MJF is trying to make, but nobody knows his faults more than he does, and as much as he has tried to look past them, he will not run from them like MJF would. He says that MJF talks about Forbidden Door as if he has a match even though he does not, yet he has a contract for the World Championship any time he wants, and he will not take his shot because he is afraid and he wants an insurance policy as he does not have what it takes. Hangman tells MJF that if he wants the fans' respect, then he should take his shot, and he should prove to the fans that he is more than "an insecure, gutless coward." MJF becomes incensed and announces he will execute his contract at Forbidden Door, then realizes what he has done before the fans chant "You fucked up!" Hangman tells MJF "I'll see you at Forbidden Door...dumbass." MJF is livid as Hangman leaves.

We hear from Jon Moxley, who tells Darby Allin that whatever he thinks is happening at Forbidden Door will not be happening.

Jon Moxley beats "The Jet" Kevin Knight by submission with an inverted triangle sleeper after getting the knees up for the UFO Splash. After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey checks on Kevin Knight, but he is attacked by Wheeler Yuta. Darby Allin suddenly shows up with a skateboard in one hand and a body bag in the other. Kevin Knight drop kicks Moxley from out of nowhere as Marina Shafir stares down Darby, and when Wheeler Yuta charges at Darby, Darby lays him out with the skateboard and puts him in the body bag as Shafir runs away. Darby then goes for a Coffin Drop on Yuta only to be stopped and clobbered by Claudio Castagnoli, who then frees Yuta from the body bag before putting Darby in it, spinning him around and throwing him down. Yuta then grabs a metal folding chair, then wraps Darby's head around it. Will Ospreay shows up before Claudio Castagnoli can do even more damage, and he takes out not only Claudio, but also Yuta. Moxley, Yuta, Claudio and Shafir retreat, but Will Ospreay says that in return for trying to snap his neck, he will snap Moxley's. He then challenges The Death Riders (Moxley, Yuta, Claudio, Shafir) to a Lights Out Steel Cage Match at Forbidden Door.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Adam Copeland and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) so far, leading up to Adam Copeland vs. Stokely Hathaway later tonight.

"Timeless" Toni Storm is seen in the upper level of the arena before the next match, but all of a sudden, so is Athena, with her Casino Gauntlet contract in her hands.

Queen Aminata, Alex Windsor and Willow Nightingale beat Mercedes Moné, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and Skye Blue in a trios match by submission following the Sharpshooter from Windsor to Skye Blue. After the match, Athena and "Timeless" Toni Storm brawl in the upper level of the arena while both teams brawl in the ring with Julia Hart joining in. Mercedes Moné gives Windsor a beating while telling her she will never be champion at her expense. Athena and Toni's brawl soon makes its way to the ring, and Toni soon gets the better of Athena. Windsor soon gets up and clotheslines Athena, then Toni gets in the ring and challenges Mercedes and Athena to a tag match next week.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. Ospreay says he has gotten with Tony Khan regarding the Lights Out Steel Cage Match, then announces that "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi will be on his team as part of the match. Regarding his herniated disks, he is fine, then says he wants a chat with Jon Moxley next week.

Before the next match, two security guards have to force Stokely Hathaway into the ring.

Adam Copeland beats Stokely Hathaway by disqualification after FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) get involved - making their restraining order null and void - and Stokely throws powder into Copeland's face. As FTR go for the double-team spike piledriver, Christian Cage suddenly shows up with Spike in his hands. Christian swings at FTR, then "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne shows up with a metal folding chair. Christian gets the better of him, and Kip Sabian shows up only to get Speared. Christian and Copeland then back into each other, but both men soon let their guard down and Christian hands Spike back to Copeland before walking off. Copeland stops Christian and both men hug it out. Christian nods, then leaves the ring.

We see footage of a skyscraper as a storm brews. We then see the Hook signal in the sky.

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) get pyro, but no entrance music, when they show up for the next match. The TitanTron says "Mr. Instant Replay" and "Slick Nick" as the crowd chants "Jobbers." They also get no chyron and are called "these guys" by ring announcer Justin Roberts.

Brody King, Tomohiro Ishii, Hologram, and Hiromu Takahashi beat The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in an eight-man tag match. Early on in the match, The Young Bucks superkick ring announcer Justin Roberts. After the commercial break, it is announced that The Young Bucks have both been individually fined $10,000 and that there will be no more ring announcing for the rest of the night, although Roberts is replaced by Tony Schiavone at the end of the match.

Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana at the ramp. Swerve says that wrestlers are tough people and get hurt all the time, and that he is focused on the AEW Unified Championship, when asked about meeting with AEW medical earlier today. Suddenly, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up and tells Swerve he has no chance, and that he might as well give up now. Swerve simply says "Whose house?" Okada then calls Swerve a bitch, and gets shoved. Security swiftly intervenes before things get worse.

Backstage, Alicia Atout interivews The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir). Upon finding out that Hiroshi Tanahashi is in the Lights Out Steel Cage Match, Moxley heads towards the extras room, where he finds The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson).

It is announced by Tony Schiavone that Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will face "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian at Forbidden Door. It is also announced that The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) and Gabe Kidd will face Darby Allin, "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi in the Lights Out Steel Cage Match.

The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) in a trios match with a Coaquina Clutch from Samoa Joe to Dralistico.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the parking lot when Hangman is suddenly attacked from behind by MJF, who then tells Hangman that when it comes to breaking him, "You ain't seen nothin' yet."

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 12, 2025

In backstage footage from earlier today, Ava asks Hank Walker and Tank Ledger not to interfere in DarkState's (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) match tonight. Hank and Tank agree not to interfere, but act comically about it.

Nia Jax beats Lash Legend when Lash Legend is unable to powerbomb Nia Jax out of the corner, allowing Nia to hit the A-Nia-Lator for the win.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Dion Lennox says they came together to take opportunity, and now, they face four of NXT and Total Nonstop Action's top guys, and Osiris Griffin says they are getting beaten down, as does Cutler James. Saquon Shugars says it has been six months since their debut, they will cut the head off the snake before Hank Walker and Tank Ledger end up twenty pounds lighter at Heatwave. Lennox says that when they strike, no one is safe.

Chelsea Green and her Secret Hervice are met by Kali Armstrong, Chantel Moore, Karmen Petrovic and Hank Walker and Tank Ledger in wigs. They soon meet Kendal Grey, Carlee Bright and Tyra Mae Steele. Chelsea says she will see if Kendal Grey is still undefeated after her match with Alba Fyre tonight.

Joe Hendry beats Charlie Dempsey.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan gets ready for tonight's match with Lola Vice. Lola says she needs to win tonight, and she and Kelani state they will be the next NXT Women's Champion. Jaida Parker shows up and says she has money on them tonight, but says she will be the next NXT Women's Champion.

Josh Briggs heads to the ring. He says that when someone you who they are really are, believe them. He says that Yoshiki Inamura was selfish, spineless and only cared about his big plan to become NXT Champion instead of their friendship. Briggs says he tried to be the best friend he could be, but Inamura did not care, and that he tried to make him a champion, but he failed. He says there is no honor in NXT and that he is not a man of honor; he is a man of mayhem, and he should be champion, but he is not because of Inamura. He then challenges Inamura to put his honor on the line next week in a Philadelphia Street Fight. Inamura shows up and Briggs was his friend, but now, he is a jackass. He accepts Briggs' challenge, saying the honor in a Philadelphia Street Fight will be in beating him. Inamura then attacks Briggs, starting a brawl, and security shows up only to get beaten up as Inamura gets the last word.

In footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says Blake Monroe is right, saying she has been avoiding mirrors and that the real battle has been not with her body, but with her mind. She says she has always felt like an outsider, and when she met Blake Monroe, who was an outsider in her own right, she wanted to get to know her. Unfortunately, she projects her insecurities onto other women. Jordynne goes on to say that real strength does not feed off other people's weakness, and that she will get in the ring with Blake to show her and the fans that there is no blueprint for a champion. Backstage, Blake Monroe and General Manager Ava have watched this interview. Next week, Blake Monroe will have a face-to-face meeting with Jordynne Grace.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx). Fallon Henley says they have dealt with Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan before, and Jacy Jayne - who sarcastically thanks Fallon for answering her question and Jazmyn Nyx for setting up this match - says there is no better way to keep them out of title contention than by dealing with them herself. Ash by Elegance and Masha Slamovich both show up on the nearby TV screen. As they leave, Lainey Reid shows up to wish Jacy Jayne luck tonight.

Backstage, Oba Femi, Moose, Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans get ready for DarkState. Oba says they must coexist to win. Moose and Je'Von Evans are ready, but Trick Williams could care less and hopes his teammates lose all their upcoming matches. Suddenly, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up pretending to be pest exterminators while Robert Stone chews them out.

Ash by Elegance, the personal concierge George Iceman and Masha Slamovich are seen watching the next match from the crowd.

Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan beat Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley) after Lola Vice is able to take out Jacy and Fallon in addition to Jazmyn Nyx in one fell swoop.

We hear from Jasper Troy, who says that he has been dealing with people like Ricky Saints his whole life in the form of star quarterbacks who look perfect, act cocky would be nothing without a monster like him, and that he is going to put Ricky in the dirt and put the spotlight back on himself.

Alba Fyre beats Kendal Grey. During the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page heads to the ring for a closer look as he and Chelsea Green watch the match from backstage. After the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page says that it is a shame that Kendal Grey is all Tavion Heights had to offer and that she does match up to the Canadian standard of excellence. Tavion shows up and says that while she respect Kendal and her achievements, she is not her pick. Instead, it is Tyra Mae Steele, who nearly slams Ethan from behind and goes to town on both Alba and Piper Niven. Tavion gets Ethan back in the ring, and Ethan gets a German suplex.

Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) meet with General Manager Ava and the personal concierge George Iceman. Jacy finds out she is defending the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance at Heatwave. Iceman tells Jacy to count the days, as the TNA Knockouts Championship will soon be elegant. Fatal Influence will also take on The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) in a six-woman tag match next week.

Backstage, Chelsea Green and "All Ego" Ethan Page are miffed over what just happened, as are Piper Niven and Alba Fyre. Chelsea says they must come up with a peace treaty between Canada and North America, and Ethan says he can get one ready for next week.

DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) beat Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, Oba Femi and Moose in an eight-man tag team match after Oba Femi inadvertently takes out Je'Von Evans, Moose inadvertently hits Moose with a Spear, and Trick does nothing as DarkState gangs up on Je'Von. After the match, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up and brawl with DarkState, with security getting involved as the show ends.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 11, 2025

It is announced that Naomi is not medically cleared to compete tonight and that her match with Iyo Sky is not happening tonight.

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Punk talks about how he became World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam, yet feels he has let the fans down after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins cashed in on him, and if he was relentless and obsessed before, he is even more so now. He says that Rollins is following in his footsteps and pretending to be him and pretending to be injured, then tells Rollins that he will take his title back and that Rollins will be injured for real after he breaks his legs. Suddenly, LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight says that Punk was robbed and that he deserves to have his rematch beyond a shadow of a doubt, yet Punk got involved in his match last week and got him disqualified, costing him a title shot. He says that Punk was at the right place at the wrong time, and while he does want to have any problems with Punk and he wants Punk to whip Rollins' ass, he wants him to wait until after the bell rings. After Knight says Punk will get his rematch after he gets his, Punk reminds him that he saved his life and career from Rollins and that he has yet to claim he has been a world champion, and tells him to go to the back of the line. Knight says there is levels to this, and while Punk is best in the world, he is not on his level. Knight then does Punk two favors: forget last week happened as long as Punk does not do it again and beat Seth Rollins and become champion. then make Punk his first title defense. As Punk responds, Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker shows up, and Heyman briefly speaks French and makes fun of the language before telling LA Knight not to get into "the favor business" with CM Punk. Heyman tells Knight that doing so will cost him everything in his life and career, then Punk tells Heyman to stop being a crybaby and says somebody is getting punched in the face tonight, and he does not care if it is him, Breakker or Bronson. This gives Heyman an idea, and proposes CM Punk and LA Knight vs. Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed for tonight. Punk is up for the challenge, as is Knight. Breakker almost runs down the ramp, but Bronson hold him down as Breakker makes fun of Punk and Knight for being over 40.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) meet regarding the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships when "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up with El Grande Americano, who everyone else is surprised to see. Finn talks with Dominik, and Dominik says he wants to use Americano to his advantage at Triplemania.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee when Dominik loads his mask with the metal plate after El Grande Americano drops the plate after getting kicked in the head by Styles.

In backstage footage form earlier today, Sami Zayn meets with General Manager Adam Pearce regarding a road to the World Heavyweight Championship. Sami says they will talk about it after tonight, then Sheamus shows up. Pearce says he cannot have a repeat of what happened between Sheamus and Rusev. Sami asks Sheamus not to get involved in his match with Rusev tonight. Sheamus agrees, but states that Rusev is his after the match is over.

Backstage, Iyo Sky meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that he will keep her posted on her match with Naomi. Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez show up, saying that Iyo does not have to worry about losing to Naomi again. This leads to Iyo challenging Roxanne to a match, which Pearce makes official.

Sami Zayn beats Rusev by disqualification after Solo Sikoa and his crew (Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). After the match, Solo Sikoa and his crew continue to attack Sami Zayn, and security and officials have to run in and restore order. Meanwhile, Sheamus shows up and makes good on his promise to go after Rusev after the match with a pump knee, and when security goes after him, Sheamus levels them before he and Rusev brawl through the crowd.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa and his crew are booted out of the building, and Sheamus and Rusev are seperated. The New Day and Grayson Waller show up wanting revenge against Penta, and puts them in a match with Penta next week.

We hear from "Big" Bronson Reed, who beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and earned his respect enough to be part of "The Vision." He says he does not want Roman Reigns' respect, and says that when Roman mans him up to him again, he will keep adding to his shoe collection until he acknowledges his tribal thief.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) want to be in Iyo Sky's corner for her match with Roxanne Perez. Roxanne says "thanks, but no thanks" and says she has this.

Roxanne Perez beats Iyo Sky after The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up as Raquel distracts the ref to hold down Roxanne only for Roxanne to escape, shovs Iyo into The Kabuki Warriors, then grab the tights on the schoolkid pin for the win.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey said he had to handle some family business last week, but he is back and some people are on notice. LA Knight shows up and says the line for the World Heavyweight title starts behind him, but Jey says he will send Knight to the back of the line.

Backstage, Asuka shoves Iyo Sky as they argue. Kairi Sane is conflicted before she catches up with Asuka.

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri by submission with the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Natalya checks on Maxxine only for Becky to boot her in the head.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins meets with The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed). Rollins is overjoyed to have no problem now that CM Punk and LA Knight have to deal with Breakker and Bronson. He tells Breakker and Bronson to stack some bodies while he takes his leave.

We hear from Bayley. She says that she has been wrestling for 13 years, and that "The Role Model" was something that she was called before she saw herself as one, and now she feels that all she has done has led her to nothing.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria. Lyra hopes Bayley is okay, but states that she stands by what she has said and says that what is happening to Bayley has nothing to do with her.

Backstage, Iyo Sky is met by Stephanie Vaquer, who tells Iyo that she is not the only one who has been promised a title match. Stephanie leaves, then Rhea Ripley shows up. Iyo thinks Rhea is trying to drive a wedge between her and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) after Rhea says that The Kabuki Warriors cost her a victory tonight, and tells her to stay out of her business.

CM Punk and LA Knight beat "Big" Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker by disqualification after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and attacks CM Punk after Punk hits Breakker with a top rope elbow drop and before he can hit the GTS. After the match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins goes on the attack on Punk when "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up with a metal folding chair and smashes Breakker with it. Bronson swats the chair away after Rollins escapes, but Jey fends Bronson off and hits him in the back with the chair. All of a sudden, General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and confronts Rollins for his actions before putting Rollins in a title defense at Clash in Paris against Jey Uso, LA Knight and CM Punk in a Fatal 4-Way Match. LA Knight and CM Punk then start fighting each other, and Jey Uso jumps in. Breakker gets back in the ring to hit Punk with a Spear, then Rollins, Breakker and Bronson clean house, with Jey eating a Tsunami. Bronson and Breakker then hold Punk down, and Rollins tells Punk that he will never be champion again for as long as he breathes before hitting him with a second Stomp.

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Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 10, 2025

Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and the Future Greats. For this week, it is sink or swim as the Legends will be hands-off as the Future Greats come up with their own match, which will prove useful in the future when they have to work with somebody they do not exactly get along with.

The Legends set up the matches. Harlem Lewis and Anthony Luke is the first match made. Bayley Humphrey and Sirena Linton, whom The Undertaker notes have a connection, are paired together, as are Zena Sterling and Penina Tuilaepa, as is Shiloh Hill and Trill London. Michelle McCool and The Undertaker watch Trill and Shiloh as they put their match together. Meanwhile, Bayley and Sirena are excited to work together again. Penina says that she had to get the ball rolling when it comes to setting their match up. Harlem and Anthony get heated as they go over their match, and it gets to the point that Michelle McCool has to get between them. The Undertaker watches Shiloh and Trill from afar, hoping not to get noticed, confident that the two of them will set up a good match.

Harlem Lewis beats Anthony Luke with a schoolkid pin after using the ropes for leverage. The Legends like the verbal banter that takes place during the match. Afterwards, Anthony Luke says that he will be the one getting the point because he outshined Harlem Lewis, who he says had to cheat to win.

Trill London beats Shiloh Hill. Bubba Ray Dudley notes that Trill London moves like Jeff Hardy on the way to the ring. The Undertaker is simultaneously bemused and impressed by Shiloh Hill hitting a standing somersault back senton, while Bubba Ray is impressed with how Shiloh uses his power to throw Trill into the Tree of Woe position. Afterwards, Trill celebrates his first win on the show.

Bayley Humphrey vs. Sirena Linton ends in a no-contest. During the match, Sirena Linton gets hurt after Bayley catches her out of the air when Sirena leaps from the top rope. Sirena is helped out of the ring, and Booker T gets up to check on Sirena. We later find out that Sirena blacked out and had no idea where she was.

Bubba Ray Dudley and Michelle McCool watch from the balcony for the next match.

Zena Sterling beats Penina Tuilaepa after slamming Penina in the middle of the ring and hitting a double foot stomp.

The points are awarded. For the males, Bubba Ray picks Shiloh for bringing Trill to his best match. The Undertaker picks Anthony Luke. Booker T picks Harlem Lewis. Michelle McCool says Shiloh and Trill did well, but Anthony Luke got the Legends to forget about The Rock and picks Anthony Luke. Anthony Luke gets the point for the men. For the females, The Undertaker sees if Bayley is okay, then says that he expects growth out of Zena and that Penina gets more comfortable in the ring, and picks Penina. Michelle McCool also picks Penina. Booker T picks Penina as well, saying she has hit her stride. For the men, Elijah has two points, Harlem has one point, Shiloh has one point, Drake has one point and Anthony has one point. For the women, Penina has three points, Sirena has two points, and Dani has one point. For the Legends, Team McCool has four points, Team Booker has three points, Team Undertaker has three points and Team Bubba has two points. Afterwards, Bubba Ray Dudley says Zena Sterling is the front runner and the one to beat, yet people say that she is not only good, but that she is too good. He says that the rest of the Legends have it out for her after voting against her three times, then walks off.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 10, 2025

In previous footage, as David Marquez mentions Big Mama's recent appearance in Memphis Wrestling, Jordan Cruz shows up and makes it obvious that he is the UWN World Champion and that he does not want to listen to him. He says that with the world title, he is in charge now. He says that nobody has the skill set and the intangibles that he has, then says he has a lot of big ideas and that he has no time to tell anyone. This leads to a "Not My Champ!" chant, but Jordan Cruz says nobody gave him a chance and that he does not care. Cruz says that the title is where it belongs, and that he will do things his way and that he does not care what anybody thinks of him.

Jordan Cruz shows up and brags about how be beat the brakes off of Danny Limelight to become the youngest UWN World Champion and says he deserves respect, as he has held all three singles titles. He says he used to care, but not anymore, because now he is the World Champion and he calls the shots. He says that anyone who does not respect him does not respect the title, and for that, he is giving himself the night off.

Mathias beats Auron West.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz when Scorpio Sky shows up and states that when he gets his shot, he will beat Cruz for the title. Cruz says Scorpio struggles against his opponents and is not that same as he once was, and that he is not ready for him. Scorpio Sky says he is not only ready for him, but for Big Baby Slim.

Before the next match, Jordan Castle announces Maximilien as having a knowledge greater that Aristotle's and a strength that trumps Hercules', and says that Maximilien will leave if the fans do not be quiet. After asking the fans if they want him to leave, Castle says he will not leave until he goes 6-0.

Maximilien beats Aguila Aguirre by submission with the Max Factor and increases his winning streak to 6-0.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Brynn Thorne. Brynn says she has been watching Alex Gracia and that she considers her behavior unacceptable. Gracia rushes in and attacks Brynn, and security has to quickly move in.

The Mighty Zaddies (Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) in a six-man tag match.

Collision Course - Collision recap for August 9, 2025

Paul Walter Hauser guests on commentary this week.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Tomohiro Ishii. After the match, Kyle Fletcher says this match will go down as the start of the greatest TNT Championship reign in history. He calls Ishii the latest bonafide legend that he has mopped the floor with, then focuses on Forbidden Door. Kyle Fletcher then issues an open challenge for the TNT Championship at Forbidden Door , then says that whoever he faces, he will hold the TNT Championship high above his head and everyone will have no choice but to say his name.

Backstage, we hear from Don Callis, who congratulates "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher on his recent win before sending a message to the management of New Japan Pro Wrestling, demanding an opponent for Fletcher to beat so he can choke them to oblivion with his tie.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) and Ricochet are seen attacking numerous people before Ricochet states that his patience is wearing thin and demands that AEW give them what they want before they take it.

Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne. Kip Sabian says that while Christian Cage respected them for standing up to him, he did not respect them for questioning. Nick Wayne says Christian tells lies that only he wants to hear and that he only told the truth when he said he had all it took to be a star. He then says he is already a shooting star ready to soar, then states that we have not seen anything yet and declares that their next chapter is ending the career of Christian Cage.

Megan Bayne beats Emily Rose.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Big Bill and Bryan Keith. Bryan Keith says that has Juice Robinson pissed them off, and Big Bill says that he will walk a straight line directly to Juice and rip his head off.

Ricochet beats Juice Robinson. During the match, Toa Liona shows up and distracts both Austin Gunn and the referee, allowing Bishop Kaun to show up and slam Juice on the outside. Near the end of the match, Bishop Kaun gets on the apron, and when Austin Gunn pulls him down, he gets pounced on by Toa Liona. As the referee is pre-occupied with the action outside of the ring, Big Bill shows up and hits Juice Robinson with a big boot, allowing Ricochet to get the win.

We see a video package of statistics for Athena's career in All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor so far.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Best Wrestler Alive" Max Caster. Caster says that Rush is the real victor after surviving five minutes against him, even though he did not beat him. He also says "thanks, but no thanks" to AR Fox, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight's help. Caster then plans to issue another open challenge tonight.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway beat Ryan Zukko, Joe Keys, and Josh Fuller in a trios match.

Daniel Garcia guests on commentary for the next match.

Hechicero beats AR Fox by submission with a sleeper. After the match, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) are seen watching from backstage.

We see footage of someone with their face bandaged watching Harley Cameron in a wrestling match. It turns out to be Harley herself. She looks in her closet, finds a pink mask, puts it on, and becomes possessed by the mask.

Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) beat Tay Melo, Queen Aminata and Willow Nightingale in a trios match.

We hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels), who celebrate their recent win. Scorpio Sky tells Don Callis they are going nowhere.

Backstage, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway celebrate their recent win. Stokely says that Adam Copeland made this monster and that he will make Copeland his ho. Cash says they will soon be focused on becoming tag team champions. Dax says the AEW World Tag Team Championships are the reason why he breathes and calls Bandido and Brody King stepping stones on the way to that.

"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He gives credit to Rush for surviving him for five minutes, but says he cannot beat him because he cannot beat the best. Caster leads his own chant, saying that the crowd is doing better at it, then issues his five-minute open challenge. The challenge is answered by "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata.
br /> "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute challenge with 2:53 (two minutes, fifty-three seconds) left. After the match, Shibata raises Caster's hand, then La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) attacks both men. "The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey show up with weapons, causing LFI to retreat before the next match.

"Hangman" Adam Page, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) in a trios match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 9, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby is here to address some critics, saying he has yet to cash in the Cobra Cup on Sycho Simon because he does not want to waste his shot, especially when Simon has made all his title matches No Rules matches. He says that this make the odds slim, but he will cash in the Cobra Cup when the time is right and he will become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. He says that he is in today's main event, and while he does not know who his opponent is, he is second to none.

Colton Cage beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx in a Junior Heritage Championship Contender's Match with a Cold Hearted Cutter off the middle rope. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money guest on commentary soon after the start of the match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Bradley at the announce desk. Colton Cage soon shows up, and Bradley congratulates Colton before telling him to keep the Junior Heritage title shiny for him. As Colton tells Bradley how stupid he is for forgetting he beat him, Mama Money attacks him from behind. CJ Blaine shows up before Bradley can do more damage.

Backstage, Jake Brewer announces that The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) will take on The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match next week, and in two weeks, The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) will have a tag team title rematch with The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale).

Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Sell Out Crew (Daniel Nova and Izzy Rotten).

Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says she has been the real champ since the day she arrived, as she has defeated every woman here, and even mentions those who has since left and that Diana Taylor has not been seen since, either. Nixi says she is not surprised Diana Taylor, and that the bookers have yet to find a woman capable of facing her while booking any washed up superstar they can find to pop the crowd, then says she will take her belt and go home. She says she will go to Europe or Japan where her talent is appreciated and where she can face an opponent of her caliber, as she has beaten everyone in Memphis Wrestling and achieved everything there is to achieve.

Gio Savage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.

Backstage, we hear from The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case). Justin Case says that they are going for all the championships. Zay Washington says they will take over, and Aaron Roberts says they have run Memphis Wrestling from the get-go and that everyone is on notice. He says it is time to step up or get stepped on, as it is time to make Memphis Wrestling something special again.

Wonderboy beats J.Webb. Before the match, Wonderboy is accompanied by The Shocker and Gillberg. During the match, J. Webb has Wonderboy on the ropes, and when Makkari Kandy gets in the ring to stop J. Webb, J. Webb shoves her away by mistake. This distracts J. Webb, who is now distraught, and Gillberg gets in the ring to hit J. Webb with a Spear, giving Wonderboy the win.

Vickie Guerrero announces a giveaway of three complimentary vacation trips to three lucky winners in a partnership with Memphis Wrestling to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Tim Bosby beats Bobby Ford.