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.
EJ Sparks beats Patrick Fitzgerald with the Spark-Out.
The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) beat Max Caster and VSK, Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) and 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) in a four-way elimination amatch to become #1 contenders to the United Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that the winners of this match will become #1 contenders to the United Tag Team Championships. After the match, John Roberts interviews The Bodega. Limelight says he and Papo Esco will put gold around their waists and keep getting interviews. As Papo Esco speaks, SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrien Quest, Miguel) interrupts. Their masked leader says they are everywhere, and Miguel welcomes everyone to "the new normal."
Backstage, John Roberts interviews CWFH Minority Owner Nikko Marquez. He insists the United Women's Championship does not exist, and says that CWFH's 500th episode will be the best episode ever. Meanwhile, CeCe Chanel - who has been asked to take two steps back from Nikko - looks and feels absolutely miserable in her position as Nikko's assistant.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against Dan Joseph in a heated match that sees Joseph beat up Shapiro on the outside for minutes on end and also strike at Howdy Price for grabbing his ankle from the outside after Howdy Price grabs Joseph's feet, stopping Joseph from slamming Shapiro, who falls on top of Shapiro and pins him to retain.
The show starts with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) plugging Survivor Series. When Montez Ford mentions The Undertaker, Big E pops up in a sombrero. As Street Profits joke about beating The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), Big E sings The New Day's praises. The Street Profits state that they will beat The New Day at Survivor Series, then Big E tells The Street Profits that they don't have to prove it to him, as The New Day are here tonight.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up. Woods says they have shown up to see if there are "any giant fists popping up," and Kofi says they are here to give fans of the show something to talk about. Kofi says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are not to be blamed for talking about "passing the torch," but says that they want the smoke, but do not want their fire. Woods says The Street Profits would be dead men if they did, then bring up The Undertaker's Survivor Series farewell with their best Undertaker impressions. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up. Sami says it is only The Undertaker's farewell because he owes him some revenge and WWE is allowing him to take the coward's way out, then says that WWE would do anything to protect Bobby Lashley, even though nothing can protect Lashley from him. After Sami says he will beat Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series and prove he is the better champion, he tells The New Day to stop talking about The Undertaker and start talking about him. As The New Day give Sami backhanded compliments, saying he looks like "a deadbeat dad who just made his first down payment," King Corbin shows up and tells The New Day that they do not belong here. As Woods says The New Day are just visiting as Raw Superstars, Baron Corbin tells them they have to go, then Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode show up. Ziggler also tells The New Day to leave, as their trading tag team titles with The Street Profits cost him and Roode an opportunity, and Roode says they would have been tag team champions if they faced The New Day again. Kofi decides to have a tag team championship match, but he and Woods give it a twist and proposes Sami Zayn and King Corbin also team up. Corbin and Sami are hesitant, but Woods proposes both teams face each other instead with the winner facing them. Ziggler and Roode confront Sami and Corbin, but turn on The New Day, then The Street Profits show up and fight Ziggler and Roode on the outside before taking down Sami and Corbin. Montez Ford then takes out all four of them with a dive over the top rope.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Sami Zayn (who is only in for the last ten seconds of the match and never willingly tags in), King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
Daniel Bryan's backstage interview is interrupted by Sami Zayn, who thinks Daniel is laughing at him. Sami demands respect from Daniel, who shoves him to the ground. After Sami tells him this is not over as he leaves, Daniel Bryan says he believes in social distancing.
Kayla Braxton re-interviews Daniel Bryan. On the subject of being attacked by Jey Uso, who believes Jey when he says the attack was nothing person, as he has a devil on his shoulder pushing him hard, as everyone has an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. On the subject of coming back too soon, Daniel Bryan says that Jey Uso should be concerned, and that it is nothing personal.
Backstage, Adam Pearce chooses Otis as the final member of the SmackDown men's team. Chad Gable shows up, and Otis tells him he made it. Gable then leaves with Otis to get him ready. Natalya then shows up regarding her match with Tamina. When she finds out that Bayley is a member of SmackDown's women's team, she is furious. She also finds out her match is next.
We hear from Seth Rollins, who says that Murphy was a nobody until he saved him and gave him a new life. He then says that he is responsible for everything good in that life for Murphy, saying he would have not met Aalyah if not for the greater good. Rollins says that he was backstabbed and betrayed in return, then says he will no longer suffer for Murphy's mistakes and that Murphy will pay for them, and when he teaches Murphy his final lesson, Murphy will go back to being a nobody.
Bianca Belair and Bayley guest on commentary for the next match.
Natalya beats Tamina with the Sharpshooter to qualify for the SmackDown women's Survivor Series team. After the match, The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) shows up as Natalya celebrates with Bayley. Bianca Belair also celebrates with everyone else on the team.
Adam Pearce moderates a contract signing between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre at Survivor Series. McIntyre shows up first, followed by Roman and Paul Heyman. Roman tells McIntyre he knew he would make it to Survivor Series, as he has been in his shoes. He calls McIntyre "the right guy in the right place at the wrong time." McIntyre tells Roman he will not get in his head, and tells Roman he can talk about whatever he wants, but says he won the WWE Championship for himself before signing the contract. McIntyre then says "Your show...your move," then advises Roman to use the last two days of peace to prepare for war before letting Roman sign the contract. Roman says the only person who advises him is Paul Heyman and that SmackDown and WWE is his, then says he will teach him one last lesson at Survivor Series, where McIntyre will learn he is "a secondary title holder." Roman says he is "the champion," the face of WWE, the tribal chief and the head of the table and that one day, years from now, McIntyre will have the opportunity to be the man, and when he does, he will look back and thank him. Roman says that McIntyre will love the lessons he taught him and that he will love him right back, as McIntyre will always be "[his] favorite number two." He signs the contract, then leaves.
Murphy beats Seth Rollins. After the match, the Mysterio family celebrates with Murphy.
Michael Cole moderates a face-to-face meeting between Asuka and Sasha Banks in the ring. Sasha admits that Asuka is one of the best, but Asuka interrupts her. Sasha says there will be no jokes when she makes Asuka tap to the Banks Statement. Asuka keeps joking around with Sasha, who says that they can handle their business right now. Sasha says he is the best of the best, but Asuka tells Asuk she is not ready for her. After Sasha tells Asuka she was born ready, she is attacked from behind by Carmella. Asuka stands there as Carmella attacks Sasha and tells her she should have watched her back, then superkicks Sasha as she is hanging upside down in the corner.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jey Uso. Jey Uso says he will take care of business with Daniel Bryan, and says he laid him out because he wanted to, then says the only devil talking to him is in his head and telling him to get Daniel.
Daniel Bryan beats Jey Uso with an inside cradle after getting the knees up to block the Uso Splash.
The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil Singh) beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) after a camera to the back of Matt Martel's back. After the match, Ariya Daivari tells The Bollywood Boyz that he bet a lot of money on them last week and that it is not over between them. He then guests on commentary for the next match.
In footage from earlier tonight, Curt Stallion mentions that Santos Escobar did not congratulate him backstage after last week's main event, and while he does not know when their match will happen, he tells Escobar to smarten up.
Ashante "Thee" Adonis beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese after Ariya Daivari's interference attempts backfire.
Mike and Maryse have their second child. Mike tries to make a video to mark the occasion but is constantly interrupted. The show then rewinds two weeks back. Two weeks earlier at Rental Marmiz, Maryse asks Mike to talk to his mother about them being in the room together without anyone else at the hospital.
Mike has lunch with James Nunn, a close friend of his and the director of The Marine 5 and The Marine 6. Mike and James talk about Maryse's pregnancy, then talks about doing a trailer for the baby shower in three days with Monroe as the star, keeping it a surprise the whole time.
Maryse tries to remind Mike to talk to his mother, but Mike feels it is too awkward a moment to do so.
Two days before the baby shower, James show up with a professional camera to shoot eh trailer. When Marjo calls out, James has to hide his camera and switch to a camera phone. Suddenly, Barbara walks in, and both of them try to act like nothing is going on before continuing with the trailer.
Maryse prepares for the hospital in case the baby arrives early again. Barbara and Marjo tries to help with packing the baby bag, but Maryse feels overwhelmed and really wants Mike to talk with his mom.
The day before the baby shower, Mike and Monroe perform in front of a green screen, with Miz wearing a green full body suit. Mike hopes the trailer comes out okay.
Mike asks his mother Barbara that Maryse just wants Mike and herself in the hospital room. Barbara understands, saying she does ont wants to impose.
Mike and Maryse have a masquerade ball-themed baby shower, and gifts Maryse with the trailer he and James made. Maryse admits that the trailer made her cry in front of everyone, and Mike says nothing means more to him that his family.
Mike makes a video in the hospital chronicling the delivery of his and Maryse's second child, just like at the start of the episode. He talks about how Monroe taught him to be a father of one and says that he is ready and excited to learn to be a father of two. Mike and Maryse then give birth to another girl named Madison, and both of them are excited for the future. Monroe, Barbara and Marjo also meet Madison for the first time.
Bonus clip: Miz takes over on editing.
Bonus clip: Miz does the voice-over for the trailer.
At Nikki's house, Brie tries to get Nikki prepared for childbirth by showing her the wildest things about it.
Brie and Nikki get a FaceTime call from their father Jonathan. Jonathan asks them if they are having a baby shower, but due to the current world situation, it is tough to have one. Nikki mentions the re-kindling of her relationship with her father and how it has affeted the rest of her family, and feels it is not yet time to have everybody under one room. Nikki says she would like a baby shower, but does not want the family drama.
At Nikki's house, Nikki comes home with a few new cycling outfits for Artem, who has gotten into bike riding. Nikki likes the fact she has a baby inside of her, but she doesn't feel comfortable right now, especially when Artem has become more active and has gotten into better shape. Nikki mentions her father bringing up a baby shower, and that she is not interested in the family drama, even though Brie wants it.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie hands Nikki some mesh underwear and advises her to put some water on maxi pads, put them in them freezer, and then put them in the mesh underwear for the sensation. She then shows Nikki her birthing video and talks about what she had to give through to give birth to Birdie, which brings back unpleasant memories for Brie.
At Nikki's house, Artem is making sourbread dough. Nikki tells Artem that she has gotten a cycling partner for him: her mom, Kathy. Artem is worried if Kathy is aware of what he is doing. Nikki mentions she has trouble going uphill, but she has the outfit and everything. Artem is not necessarily interested in a riding partner, but at this point, he has already committed. On the cycling trip, Artem talks with Kathy about giving birth to Brie and Nikki, mentions her Bell's Palsy and also proposes that they also go hiking and golfing together.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki guest on Maria Menounos' show Coming Together, then Nikki mentions that she and JJ have had a falling out over politics. Brie mentions that JJ has talked with her, and while it got heated between them, they worked things out, and proposed to JJ that he patch things up with Nikki. Nikki says that she does not know what she did wrong besides speak her mind, but Nikki mentions that JJ has not reached out and does not want to make up with people simply because they are family and that she does not want this kind of drama around her child. Brie tells Nikki that even though they do not see eye to eye, she will miss JJ.
Brie and Nikki record some commercials, then Brie feels her baby moving. Brie hopes that her baby comes out more easily the second time around.
Artem and Kathy go hiking. Kathy asks Artem about Brie and Nikki's baby shower plans, and Artem mentions their plans and their not wanting any family drama. When asked what she would do if their dad Jonathan showed up, Kathy says she would bow out gracefully but let Brie and Nikki do what they want.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem shows up and says he might exercise with Kathy a few times a week, then talks about his conversation with Kathy about the baby shower. Brie and Nikki are more convinced there will be family drama at a baby shower.
Brie, Nikki, Bryan and Artem do some yoga with a hypnobirthing practitioner to get used to the rhythm of breathing during labor. Brie admits she is nervous about giving birth again after what she went through with Birdie, then has to step outside. Bryan follows Brie outside, and Brie admits that she is scared of giving birth after what happened with Birdie. Daniel says the breathing techniques could be useful down the line, and while it is good to ready for the kind of birth she wants, she may have to do something different, and that should not keep her from enjoying having another kid.
Artem and Kathy go golfing. Meanwhile, Nikki's baby stuff shows up at her and Artem's house. Brie and Nikki decide to spy on Kathy and Artem after seing them having fun on the golf course on Instagram.
As Kathy and Artem continue golfing, Brie and Nikki spy on them from a golf cart and try to mess with them. They eventually get their attention and join them in a game of golf. Kathy admits it is more pleasant with just her and Artem - whom she is getting to know better - than with the whole family.
At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki set up a video conference with a family expert regarding the drama among the family. The expert recommends making an agreement not to talk about touchy subjects, and if the agreement is not met, then the consequences of the conversation should be met with love, as boundaries must be set.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie looks through a bag of baby essentials, then Bryan watches the rest of Birdie's birthing video - which he has never seen before - to the end with Brie, since Brie never watched it to the end. Bryan tells Brie to focus on the end results, and Brie is now more confident about making sure her new baby comes out safely.
In footage from earlier today, Jordan Devlin cuts off Assistant Sid Scala, telling him that he and Johnny Saint should thank him for what he has done for NXT UK and tells him to give him credible challengers. Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan show up, both wanting a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship. Devlin tells them to sort it out between them before seeing him again.
We see a video package of Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter, where Dragonuv says that he lives for wrestling and that he is prepared to be dragged out of the ring after the match if it comes to that.
In footage form during the break, Alexander Wolfe tries to cut a promo in German, but he is interrupted by Gallus celebrating Joe Coffey's win tonight. Wolfe says Coffey isn't a winner due to getting a cut near his way, and Coffey confronts Wolfe for costing him the NXT UK Championship and tells him if he wants a fight, he will get it.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beat Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter after a roll-up by Smith is dashed when Howley sends Smith towards the ropes and a fist by Stoker. Howley then grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin for the win.
In footage form this week, an angry Mark Andrews calls out Eddie Dennis, who he says will do anything and hurt anyone to get ahead, and says he never thought The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) would stoop so low. "Flash" Morgan Webster says that Wild Boar broke fifteen years of friendship that started when he was twelve years old, and now he and Andrews are going to break The Hunt.
We see a video package of NXT UK Superstars singing the praises of Rampage Brown.
Saxon Huxley beats Levi Muir. During the match, Jack Starz shows up to cheer Levi Muir on, but to no avail. Jack Starz checks on Levi Muir after the match.
We see a video package for the Heritage Cup finals between Trent Seven and A-Kid, which take place next week.
Next week: Amir Jordan vs. Jordan Devlin for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship!
Kay Lee Ray retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Piper Niven in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. During the match, Piper Niven is about to put Kay Lee Ray through a table from the top of a road crate backstage when she is hit in the back with a steel chair by Jinny, who attacked Piper earlier in the match only to be thrown over the ringside barricade. Both Piper and Kay Lee Ray go through the table, and Kay Lee Ray's arm is draped over Piper Niven, giving her the pinfall and the victory.
