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.
Before the next match, Barnabas the Ringleader introduces The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) and announces that they will make Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders pay in pain, then declares that Maurice the Strong and Herzog will destroy K-Toomer forever in the main event.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders after Ray Ray inadvertently hits Derrick King with a top rope cross body.
Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says she has been Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion for 250 days and that she has held the title with pride, and says that she wants a fair fight against Bashley Bones after Bashley recently got an unfair fight.
Mackenzie Mitchell retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bashley Bones.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael are met by Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston, and they tell Matthew and Gaston that they must defend the tag titles against Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Gaston tries to feign injury to get out of the match, but Cobra and Michael are not buying it.
"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Jay Smooth.
Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets a call from Van Viciouss and tells him that he has somebody he wants in The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Viciouss, Secret Service), and asks Van Viciouss to trust him as he knows this is going to work out.
We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that Real1 may be a bonafide G and a certified stud, but he is a psycho, and that he will beat him in tonight's main event at Autozone Park.
We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he has been trying to get another shot at Aaron Roberts and the Memphis Internet Championship, but Roberts refuses to accept the match. He says he is willing to do anything, including risking everything, to become champion again.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who is still furious with his losing streak as of late as well as his lack of options aside from the one voice inside of his head.
Suckerboy beats Mike Anthony in his debut match with a Sunset Flip despite Mike Anthony attacking him before the bell.
The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal).
We see another message from Kurt Swiss, who says that he cannot help but be overwhelmed with sadness over how great Memphis used to be and that Memphis must go back to what it was once and what made it great, and next week, everyone will see what he means when he says that he will make Memphis great again. He says that Memphis does not need paper champions or hollow leaders, but someone like him with dignity who will carry it to the finish line. He says it will be a long, hard road, but with him, Memphis will be the greatest of all time.
K-Toomer reveals that his tag team partner is Assistant Matchmaker Michael.
K-Toomer and Michael beat The Circuz (Maurice the Strong and Herzog).
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Metalik and Komander with Gin and Juice on Metalik after Marq Quen and Komander miss on stereo Shooting Star Presses from the top rope. After the match, The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keithshows up, and Private Party brawls with them only to get overpowered. Security soon shows up to break up the brawl.
We see a video package for Ultimo Guerrero, who will be facing "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship tomorrow night on Collision.
Rey Fenix beats Turbo Floyd.
Lio Rush beats Action Andretti to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at Forbidden Door. After the match, Lio Rush helps Action Andretti up and shakes hands with him in a sign of respect.
Shingo Takagi beats AR Fox. After the match, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring and congratulates Takagi, then extends his hand towards him only for Takagi to slap it.
Willow Nightingale beats Serena Deeb to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Cutler James and Dion Lennox.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill, who is making his singles debut tonight. Shiloh introduces himself and mentions his history as a starting linebacker in Stanford University, and admits that he has has less time in the ring than everyone else. He then says that wrestling is not about time, but about heart, and that he has a big challenge in fourth-generation Superstar Uriah Connors, who is craftier and more experienced than he is. He also mentions that he graduated college with a 4.0 GPA, so when it comes to getting tested, he is doing alright.
Shiloh Hill beats Uriah Connors in his singles debut.
CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that welcoming everyone to tonight's show in front of your own hometown is pressure, and he asks if he can handle the pressure before bringing up how he walked out of Chicago as WWE Champion without embarrassing the town. Punk also talks about how people thought he was going to get jumped in Glasgow, Scotland after ruining everyone's day and getting revenge on Drew McIntyre for kicking him while he was down, and he was ready to send someone to the morgue. He mentions that he promised to send Drew McIntyre's career six feet under, but he did not think it would be this easy after making bad things happen to him. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up. Heyman says he is out here after having just gotten to the building, saying it was "hot as balls" outside and "hot as balls" with Punk in the building, even mentioning their recent history and that they were friends then and still friends now. Heyman then says he is here on urgent business, and after Punk allows him in the ring, both men hug. Heyman then tells Punk that Solo Sikoa is angry that Chicago is "CM Punk's town" and that Solo wants every town to be his town. Heyman asks Punk a favor, saying that when Punk is medically cleared, everyone will find out he is the best in the world, and tells Punk that if he does not leave, The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) will come for him. When Punk asks if this is true, this leads to a "Fuck You Solo" chant before The Bloodline shows up. Solo says that if Punk wants to be on his show and in his city, he can either pay his respects to The Bloodline or The Bloodline can make sure he is never cleared to compete again. Punk asks Heyman the favor he wants, and Heyman says "Take me with you." Punk then tells Solo he acknowledges the fact that he sees "Fake ass Usos" and "a phony cosplay Tribal Chief." The Bloodline enters the ring, but Punk is soon joined by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who hands Punk a baseball bat. The Bloodline quickly back down, and Cody says he has already beaten one head of the table and challenges Solo to a one-on-one match tonight.
Backstage, Jade Cargill talks with Bianca Belair regarding their Women's Tag Team title rematch. Bianca says she will handle her business and qualify for Money In The Bank, then focus on getting their titles back.
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman and his family are seen in the front row.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. Orton asks Cody if he is sure he wants to face Solo alone, but Cody says Solo is not ready. Owens says he has does not like this, as The Bloodline always have a plan. Cody says he has a plan, too.
Chelsea Green beats "Michin" Mia Yim and Bianca Belair in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bianca hits Michin with the K.O.D. only for Chelsea to toss Bianca out of the ring and pick the bones.
Backstage, Bayley is met by Blair Davenport, who tells her to tell Naomi that she looks forward to facing her next week, and that when she becomes Miss Money In The Bank, she looks forward to cashing in on Bayley.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa confronts Paul Heyman, telling them to make sure either Randy Orton or Kevin Owens qualifies for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He also tells Heyman that they need to have a talk when he gets back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Grayson Waller, who says that he will win Money In The Bank and win it for him and Austin Theory. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) shows up and says Grayson only cares about himself, and that Grayson sacrificed Theory as a means to and end. Suddenly, there is a bang on the nearby garage door, and when it opens, Drew McIntyre is attacking CM Punk. McIntyre carries Punk to the stage and drops him, revealing him to be bruised and bloodied, then kneels down and takes something from Punk's hand. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and confronts McIntyre, and McIntyre shoves him. Punk is placed on a stretcher as McIntyre heads to the back.
We see footage during the break of CM Punk being helped to the back, then we see CM Punk being helped into the ambulance.
Carmelo Hayes beats Randy Orton and Tama Tonga in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Tanga Loa shows up and distracts Orton, and Orton knocks him off the ring apron and Kevin Owens shows up to attack Tanga. Tama is lying in wait, but Orton sees him coming and tosses him out of the ring only for Carmelo to pin Orton with a schoolkid pin to qualify.
LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight immediately calls out Logan Paul, but Logan does not show up, even after everything he has done to send a message saying he wants a face-to-face message. He says that Logan cannot run next week and that he will beat him again in a match with Santos Escobar. Escobar shows up, but Knight says he wants Logan, not him. Escobar says Knight is chasing Logan like "a delusional Chicago fanboy" and that he will be facing him next week. Knight says he has beaten him every time and that he is looking past him, not at him, and when Escobar tries to attack him, Knight hits him with the BFT. As Knight gives Logan a choice, he is attacked from behind by none other than Logan. Logan then punches Knight with a hard right hand and knocks him out.
Before the next match, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attack Kevin Owens as Owens makes his entrance, but they are chased away by Randy Orton, who swings at them with a metal folding chair. Despite the attack, Owens gets in the ring.
Andrade beats Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Grayson pulls Owens out of a pinfall attempt by his hurt leg and rolls into the ring only to run into The Message, which allows Andrade to qualify.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton makes fun of Michin for losing tonight. Michin makes fun of Tiffany for trying to suck up to Nia Jax and blocks her slap and slaps back, then Michin gets smashed into a road crate by Nia herself.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton announces that CM Punk will be in the hospital overnight for further evaluation.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Solo Sikoa, saying he has done his bidding and that business has been handled, but reminds Solo that he is breaking commandments by Roman Reigns, that CM Punk is off-limits as Solo is not ready to handle him yet and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes must be kept in check. Solo tells Heyman that Roman is not coming back, then heads to the ring. Heyman is shocked, and asks "How can that be?"
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa ends with Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attacking Cody. As Cody is held down for the Samoan Spike, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens show up and even the numbers game before they and Cody corner Solo in the corner. All of a sudden, Jacob Fatu shows up and attacks Cody, Orton and Owens, and Orton gets sent through the barricade with a Spear. Cody tries to fend Jacob Fatu off, but Jacob gets the upper hand and splashes Cody through the announce table.
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The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and Dirty Dango head to the ring to start tonight's show. Alisha says the fans should be grateful for witnessing history, as The System is the most dominant force in professional wrestling. Eddie says The System is "the only true superteam" in professional wrestling after walking into Against All Odds with all their championships and walking out the exact same way. Myers asks the fans when they will understand as well as how many of their heroes they will have to beat up to figure out that they are the greatest faction in wrestling history, then introduces Dirty Dango, now known as "Johnny Dango Curtis," aka "JDC." Dango asks what one does when one is not booked, overlooked and underappreciated for three months, and says that one starts to question if they can do the thing they have done their entire life. Dango says he can still do it and that he is one of the best professional wrestlers in the ring and on the mic, and that everyone knows it, then talks about his history with the rest of The System. He admits that Moose is a little trepid about him, but tells Moose that he trusts in The System. Moose tells Dango that The System appreciates everything he has done, but he is not part of The System yet. Moose says The System is unbeatable and that he is unbeatable, as he has not lost a singles match in almost two years and there is not one soul in the locker room who could beat him. He says that it is so bad that outsiders are being brought in to take The System, but the outcome remains the same because they are the best group in professional wrestling. Suddenly, Director of Authority Santino Marella says that while Moose is in the middle of an impressive title reign, TNA still has plenty of top tier talent and he has come up with "The Road To Slammiversary." He announces that there will be five matches, and the winners of these matches will face Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a six-way elimination match at Slammiversary. He also tells Dango that he has a match with Ryan Nemeth tonight, and announces that tonight's main event is "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young as part of "The Road to Slammiversary."
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says Against All Odds was fantastic with their win as well as the return of Jeff Hardy, then Chris Bey says it is time to get back on the road to tag team gold.
In a digital exclusive, Frankie Kazarian talks about how he was planning to expand his kingdom into NXT when Joe Hendry stole his thunder and he had to take him out. He blames Joe Hendry for his being off his game, and he calls Hendry an obstacle everywhere he goes.
Spitfire (Dani Lua and Jody Threat) beat The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle).
In a digital exclusive, Matt Hardy says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) does not understand what they did when they put their hands on Reby Sky and says nobody does that, then says that he had Moose until Alisha Edwards got involved. He then says that he is not alone, now that Reby Sky is here and Jeff Hardy is back, and they will create bedlam and take over TNA.
It's time for The Sound Check. Tonight's guest is KUSHIDA. Alan Angels says there is nobody he would ask questions right now than KUSHIDA, and after footage of his recent history with Jonathan Gresham and his quest to create an antidote, KUSHIDA says he looked for a cure after Gresham got everyone sick. Alan Angels questions KUSHIDA's medical background and says that KUSHIDA is trying to monetize snake oil, then KUSHIDA tells Angels he does not need him to believe him. Angels thinks KUSHIDA is trying to start a fight, then KUSHIDA says they can have one next week.
Frankie Kazarian beats Ace Steel in a Chicago Street Fight. After the match, Kazarian puts Steel in a crossface chickenwing when Joe Hendry runs into the ring and hits Kazarian with the Standing Ovation.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali tells Campaign Singh that they are in a championship crisis thanks to the video from Against All Odds, and wants Singh to create a team of the best to deal with this. Singh proposes that Ali speak to the people, and Ali comes up with a "State of the Union" for next week.
Backstage, everyone cheers on PCO for landing a date with Steph de Lander, then PCO beats one of them up.
Steph de Lander heads to the ring for he rdate with PCO, then PCO shows up. PCO almost messes it up by nearly hitting Steph with a chair, but he does not do it. Steph tries to make small talk, even saying that she is glad to date a normal guy after dating a lot of weirdos, but all PCO does is grunt. Nevertheless, Steph understands PCO, who then drinks a black liquid before offering it to Steph, who also drinks. The waiter, who is in a lab coat and face mask, serves the wine, and PCO overfills Steph's glass. The dinner is some sort of black spaghetti, which PCO calls "The Stephanie Special." Steph takes a food selfie, then PCO eats nearly all the spaghetti before handing Steph some. Steph takes a food selfie, then PCO eats nearly all the spaghetti before handing Steph some. Steph has to teach PCO how to use a fork, and they almost kiss before Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) interrupts. Fir$t Cla$$ take offense to PCO attacking them, then AJ Francis offers a toast to "eternal undead love" before comparing drinking cheap wine to being kicked in the head before throwing the wine at PCO so Swann can superkick PCO. Francis then shoves Steph to the side and Slams PCO, and Swann then cuffs to the middle rope with zipties. Steph slaps Francis, who responds by choke slamming Steph through the table.
Ash by Elegance beats Heather Reckless after the personal concierge George Iceman grabs hold of Ash's foot, causing Heather Reckless to slip off while executing a Standing Spanish Fly, allowing Ash to hit Rarified Air for the win. After the match, Ash mocks Jordynne Grace, then goes for a Juggernaut Driver on Heather only for Jordynne to show up and give Ash a beating. George Iceman tries to punch Jordynne, but it has no effect. Jordynne gets her hands on George Iceman, but Ash by Elegance is able to grab Jordynne from behind and hit her with the Knockouts World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that Ash By Elegance has become more than a mere annoyance after costing her the NXT Women's Championship, and that she will talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella and get a match with her.
JDC beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers celebrate with JDC, then attack Ryan Nemeth. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth rushes to the ring to rescue Ryan, and JDC, Eddie and Myers are soon forced to retreat.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Eric Young in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier to qualify for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship six-way elimination match at Slammiversary. After the match, both men hug in a show of post-match respect.
