That's another RAW represented WWE No Mercy pay per view in the books ladies and gentlemen. WWE No Mercy was live at the famous Staples Center in Los Angeles, California and was also live on the WWE Network. All the WWE RAW titles were on the line, including the WWE Universal Championship. If you missed the show or even if you didn't, then keep on reading and enjoy as I bring you the WWE No Mercy recap.
** WWE No Mercy Card **
- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar defended his title against Braun Strowman. - WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz defended his title against Jason Jordan. - WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins defended their titles against Sheamus and Cesaro. - WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss defended her title against Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, Emma and Bayley in a Fatal Five Way Match. - WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville defended his title against Enzo Amore. - John Cena battled Roman Reigns. - Bray Wyatt battled Finn Balor. - Elias Samson battled Apollo Crews.
** WWE No Mercy PreShow **
- Social Media Lounge Interview With Alexa Bliss: Alexa talks about what a great edition Asuka will be to the RAW roster when she arrives in October. Alexa promises to leave tonight still the WWE RAW Women's Champion. Alexa then answers a few fan questions and even mocks one fan that proposes to her.
- Elias Samson vs. Apollo Crews: The match closes out with Elias nailing a clothesline and taking control of Crews. Elias lands a mule kick for a near fall. Crews hits a suplex, clothesline, a big boot and a splash on Elias for a near fall, as Titus O'Neil cheers on Crews. Elias counters out of a scoop slam, but eats an enziguri. Elias rolls outside where Titus talks trash to him. Back in the ring, Crews leaps off the top rope, but has to roll through on the landing as Elias moves out of the way. Elias sends Crews into the corner and then hits Drift Away to score the pinfall. Winner: Elias Samson, by pinfall.
- After the match, Elias attacks Crews, but retreats as soon as Titus O'Neil hits the ring.
** WWE No Mercy **
- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": The Miz (c) vs. Jason Jordan: The match closes out with Jordan countering the Skull Crushing Finale and hits two suplexes on The Miz for a near fall. Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas pull Miz outside, but they both get attacked by Jordan. Jordan tosses Miz back into the ring and applies a crossface submission. Miz reaches for the ropes and finally grabs them to release the hold. Jordan charges, misses and hits shoulder first into the corner. Miz charges for his corner clothesline, but Jordan catches Miz and hits a belly to belly suplex. Jordan spears Miz in the corner and takes control as Bo Dallas suddenly climbs to the top rope. Jordan sends Dallas flying, which distracts the referee. Jordan rolls up Miz, but the referee misses the pinfall, still distracted by Dallas. Miz kicks Jordan into Axel, who's on the apron, allowing Axel to cheap shot Jordan. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Jordan and scores the pinfall to retain his title. Winner: The Miz, by pinfall, to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
- After the match, Jason Jordan is interviewed. Jordan says he just couldn't beat Miz because the odds were against him with The Miztourage at ringside. Jordan says he doesn't respect Miz and he wants a rematch.
- Bray Wyatt vs. Finn Balor: The match closes out with Balor hitting a corner drop kick on Bray. Balor goes to the top rope, but Bray cuts him off. Balor knocks Bray off the ropes and hits Coup de Grace on Bray for a near fall. Bray and Balor trade counters until Bray drops Balor with a punch for a near fall. Bray sends Balor across the ring twice with suplexes then goes to the second rope. Balor counters by kicking Bray in the head and shoving Bray to the mat. Balor hits two straight corner drop kicks on Bray then goes to the top rope. Balor hits Coup de Grace on Bray and scores the pinfall. Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Sheamus and Cesaro are interviewed. Sheamus and Cesaro state that they are alpha males and Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are the ones that need to make adjustments. Sheamus and Cesaro predict that Ambrose and Rollins turn on each other tonight.
- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins (c) vs. Sheamus and Cesaro: The match closes out with Sheamus and Cesaro double teaming Ambrose. Cesaro applies the Sharpshooter submission on Ambrose and then turns that into a crossface. Ambrose reaches the ropes and Sheamus tags in. Sheamus and Cesaro hit a double Irish Cross for a near fall. Cesaro and Ambrose trade punches until Ambrose hits a clothesline. Sheamus tags in and drills Ambrose with White Noise as Cesaro hits a power bomb on Rollins on top of Ambrose for a near fall. Cesaro hits a double stomp on Rollins and then tags Sheamus. Sheamus misses the Brogue Kick and Ambrose gets a near fall rollup. Sheamus tries another Brogue Kick, but accidentally nails Cesaro. Rollins hits the knee to the face on Sheamus allowing Ambrose to hit Dirty Deeds for the pinfall to retain their titles. Winners: Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, by pinfall, to retain the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship.
- "WWE RAW Women's Championship, Fatal Five Way Match": Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Emma vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax vs. Bayley: The match closes out with Emma getting a near fall on Alexa. Alexa takes control and trash talks Emma. Bayley sends Alexa into the corner and then Emma butterfly suplexes Bayley. Emma gets a near fall splash on Bayley and then brawls with Sasha. Sasha hits a bulldog and double knees on Emma for a near fall. Sasha hits a backstabber on Alexa and then applies the Banks Statement submission. Bayley breaks up the submission and gets a near fall on Alexa. Bayley gets a near fall Bayley To Belly on Alexa as Sasha breaks up the pinfall. Nia attacks Sasha, drops her and hits the leg drop for a near fall. Nia charges Alexa, misses and hits the turnbuckle. Bayley gets sent into Emma, taking them both out. Alexa hits a DDT on Bayley and scores the pinfall to retain her title. Winner: Alexa Bliss, by pinfall, to retain the WWE RAW Women's Championship.
- After the match, Alexa is interviewed. Alexa says there are alot of stars in Hollywood but there is only one true goddess and it's her.
- John Cena vs. Roman Reigns: The match closes out with Cena getting a near fall AA on Reigns. Reigns gets a near fall Superman Punch on Cena. Cena dodges the spear causing Reigns to hit the turnbuckle. Cena and Reigns end up on the second rope where Cena hits a Super AA for a near fall. Cena has words with the referee and then starts taking apart the announcers table. Cena takes Reigns on top of the announcers table and goes for an AA. Reigns counters out and spears Cena off the table and through the second announcers table. Reigns tosses Cena into the ring and gets a near fall. Cena counters a Reigns attack and hits two straight AA's for another near fall. Cena can't believe it and just stares at Reigns as he crawls to get up. Reigns pops up and hits a Superman Punch on Cena. Reigns then hits the spear on Cena and scores the pinfall. Winner: Roman Reigns, by pinfall.
- After the match, Cena and Reigns nod at each other as a sign of respect and then Cena raises Reigns' hand. Cena walks out with a "thank you Cena" chant and salutes the fans.
- Backstage, The Miz interrupts RAW GM Kurt Angle and asks to host a very special Miz TV on RAW Monday with Roman Reigns as his guest. Miz claims to have inside information about The Shield. Angle allows the segment and says it'll kick off RAW.
- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Neville (c) vs. Enzo Amore: The match closes out with Neville grounding Enzo and mocking him. Neville hits a super kick for a near fall. Neville lays out Enzo and goes for the Red Arrow. Neville takes his time and decides to go for a Phoenix Splash instead. Enzo dodges it and Neville crashes to the mat. Enzo hits a DDG on Neville and gets a near fall. Enzo goes for a suicide dive on Neville, but catches a kick in the face. Neville tosses Enzo over the timekeepers area, but Enzo comes back and grabs the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Enzo runs in the ring with the title and Neville chases him. The referee warns Enzo not to use it as a weapon and grabs the title away from Enzo. Enzo low blows Neville while the referee's back is turned and steals the pinfall to win the title. Winner: Enzo Amore, by pinfall, to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- "WWE Universal Championship Match": Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Braun Strowman: The match closes out with Braun unloading on Lesnar, blocks a Lesnar swing and lands a headbutt. Lesnar goes for an F5, but Braun counters it and sends Lesnar outside. Braun follows, tosses Lesnar into the ringpost and then back into the ring. Braun tosses Lesnar into the corner a series of times, but misses a charge and hits the turnbuckle. Lesnar applies the Kimura Lock submission, but Braun fights it. Lesnar applies the pressure and gets Braun down on the mat. Braun escapes with a spinebuster and gets a near fall.
Lesnar goes behind Braun and hits the german suplex repeatedly. Lesnar yells at Braun and hits another german suplex. Lesnar hits german suplex #6 and then goes for the F5. Braun escapes and hits the running power slam on Lesnar. Braun is unable to capitalize and falls to the mat. Braun hits another running power slam on Lesnar, but still can't capitalize on a pinfall. Lesnar grabs Braun quickly, hits the F5 out of nowhere and scores the pinfall to retain the title. Winner: Brock Lesnar, by pinfall, to retain the WWE Universal Championship.
What's up gang?! Wrestling kicks off another exciting week with Monday Night RAW live in Nashville, Tennessee. Tonight we finally learned who has been behind the text messages that Kurt Angle has been receiving that could ruin his career as the RAW General Manager. Who did it turn out to be? Also, Roman Reigns battled Samoa Joe to determine just exactly who is going to WWE SummerSlam to battle WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. That and plenty more action as RAW moves ahead to WWE SummerSlam in August.
** This Weeks Card **
- WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss battled Bayley in a non title match. - Brian Kendrick and Drew Gulak battled Jack Gallagher and Mustafa Ali. - Finn Balor battled Elias Samson. - Akira Tozawa battled Ariya Daivari. - The Hardy Boys battled The Revival. - Roman Reigns battled Samoa Joe in a #1 Contenders Match for the WWE Universal Championship.
- Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins bring up the past face to face.
- Enzo and Big Show continue their feud with Big Cass.
- Kurt Angle finally reveals his secret that could cost him his job as General Manager of Monday Night RAW.
** RAW **
- Dean Ambrose Promo: Ambrose arrives with a steel chair and immediately calls out The Miz, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas. Seth Rollins interrupts instead and heads to the ring. Rollins says he appreciates Ambrose's toughness, but doesn't understand why he's fighting a battle he can't win without help. Ambrose brings up The Shield incident with Rollins turning and never being able to trust Rollins ever again. Rollins says it happened 3 years ago, it's time to move on, Rollins apologizes for doing it and offers Ambrose the chance to beat him down with the steel chair if that's what it'll take. The Miz, Axel and Dallas interrupt next all holding steel chairs and surround the ring, as Miz says this reunion is very touching just like a Nashville country song. Miz gets taken out by Ambrose as Axel and Dallas double team Rollins. Miz sends Ambrose into the steel steps and then helps 3 on 1 attack Rollins. Miz lays out Rollins with a Skull Crushing Finale right on a steel chair to end the segment.
- Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley: The match closes out with Bayley landing a back suplex and a elbow from the top rope. Alexa gets chased outside by Bayley, but Nia Jax is there for backup. Bayley gets distracted by Nia and gets a cheap shot from Alexa. Sasha Banks hits ringside and drop kicks Nia into the apron. Bayley gets a near fall rollup, but comes back with Bayley To Belly on Alexa, scoring the pinfall on the champ. Winner: Bayley, by pinfall.
- We're at the commentators table and Corey Graves immediately jumps up from his seat with another text message arriving that he has to show Kurt Angle.
- Backstage, Kurt Angle and Corey Graves meet up. Angle is having second thoughts about going public with his secret. Graves reminds Angle that social media will leak it anyway, it's best to come clean. Angle agrees and thanks Graves for the friendship he's given him through this tough time.
- Backstage, Ariya Daivari interrupts Titus Worldwide and asks where Akira Tozawa's honor has gone. Daivari then challenges Tozawa to a rematch so he can finish what he started last week.
- Brian Kendrick and Drew Gulak vs. Jack Gallagher and Mustafa Ali: The match closes out with Gallagher tossing Gulak and then Kendrick tags in and attacks Gallagher. Gallagher shuts down Kendrick and hits a head butt. Ali tags in, hits the inverted 450 Splash on Kendrick and scores the pinfall. Winners: Jack Gallagher and Mustafa Ali, by pinfall.
- Enzo Promo: Enzo says that he lost to Big Cass at WWE Great Balls of Fire, but he brought the fight to him. Enzo then mentions the fact that when someone the size of Cass gets in the ring with him like the Big Show did, Cass folds like a lawn chair. Cass suddenly interrupts and heads to the ring. Cass mocks Enzo for running his mouth again and is going to beat some sense into Enzo. Enzo escapes the ring and watches with a fan at ringside as Big Show arrives. Cass hits a boot, but Show returns with a head butt. Show beats on Cass and tosses him into the barricade repeatedly. Cass fights back with a punch and then sends Show into the barricade. Show tosses Cass into the apron and slams him on the floor. Show with chops, but Cass sends Show into the ringpost repeatedly. Cass finally gets Show down in the ring and ground and pounds him. Enzo tries to make the save, but gets laid out with a Cass big boot to end the segment.
- Backstage, Roman Reigns says he'll beat Samoa Joe tonight because Reigns is at his best when the stakes are high.
- Backstage, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are arguing with each other. Kurt Angle interrupts and says they can fight two of the three men in the Miztourage next week. Ambrose and Rollins accept, but they want all three members in a handicap match.
- Elias Samson vs. Finn Balor: The match closes out with Balor unloading on Samson and sending him outside. Balor follows and looks to continue the offense. Samson suddenly grabs his guitar and busts it over Balor, DQ'ing Samson. Winner: Finn Balor, by DQ.
- After the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron laughing. Bray says he needs to satisfy his soul, inflict pain on Balor and punish Balor.
- Backstage, Bayley and Sasha Banks ask Kurt Angle to decide who the #1 Contender is between the two of them. Angle announces Bayley vs. Banks next week in a #1 Contenders Match.
- Backstage, The Revival brag about jumping The Hardy Boys last week and promise to do it again this week.
- Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Daivari attacking Tozawa's shoulder. Daivari hits a running knee on Tozawa and again beats on the shoulder. Titus O'Neil suddenly jumps on the apron and tells the referee that Tozawa forfeits the match. Winner: Ariya Daivari, by Forfeit.
- After the match, Tozawa argues with the referee for stopping the match, argues with Titus O'Neil for telling the referee to stop the match and then walks out.
- Kurt Angle Promo: Angle apologizes for the issues he's caused the past month with his recent serious consequence. Angle says that his family is 100% supportive of his secret as is the WWE. Angle says he dated a girl in college and recently found out that they had a child together that he never knew about. Angle says his son was put up for adoption and raised by a wholesome family with American values. Angle says his son was great at sports, wrestled in college and is a current WWE Superstar. Angle introduces his son........Jason Jordan. Jordan arrives and hugs Angle to end the segment.
- The Revival vs. The Hardy Boys: The match closes out with Matt tossing Wilder outside as Jeff hits Whisper in the Wind on Dawson. Jeff goes for the Swanton Bomb, but gets shoved off the ropes by Wilder. Dawson covers Jeff, grabs the pants and scores the pinfall. Winners: The Revival, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Samoa Joe says he's proved that he doesn't fear Brock Lesnar and warns Roman Reigns that Joe is a force of nature. Joe says his third time against Reigns tonight will be the charm.
- Backstage, Titus O'Neil apologizes to Akira Tozawa for costing him his match earlier, but says he was looking out for Tozawa's future. Tozawa tells Titus to get him a rematch with Ariya Daivari for this week's 205 Live.
- "#1 Contenders Match": Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe: The match closes out with Joe hitting a series of head butts. Reigns comes back and plants Joe with a Samoan Drop. Reigns counters the Uranage from Joe and nails the Superman Punch. Both men are down when suddenly Braun Strowman hits the ring, getting the match thrown out. Winner: No Contest.
- After the match, Reigns lands a punch and a boot on Strowman. Strowman sends Reigns into the barricade then tosses him in between the ropes back into the ring. Joe and Strowman unload on each other until Strowman drops Joe. Strowman corner splashes Reigns and then pounds him into the corner. Reigns hits a big boot on Strowman sending him into Joe who applies the Coquina Clutch submission on Strowman. Reigns plants a Superman Punch, dropping both Strowman and Joe. Strowman counters another Superman Punch with a mid air spine buster on Reigns. Strowman plants Joe with a running power slam and then plants Reigns with two running power slams to end the show.
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This week's theme song of the week goes to a band called Bleeker. Their song entitled Highway will be the official theme song to WWE Backlash next Sunday night on the WWE Network.
*** WWE ***
- Braun Strowman Injured: WWE announced this week that Braun Strowman will be out of action for the next few months due to needing surgery on his elbow. WWE Officials have noted that WWE is now in the process of changing storylines due to Strowman's injury. Strowman was scheduled to face Roman Reigns in some kind of a gimmick match at WWE Extreme Rules and then was supposed to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at WWE Great Balls of Fire. It's unknown at this time on who will get the push to Lesnar now.
- Rusev's Return: This past week Rusev posted a video stating that he will in fact be at Smackdown Live this Tuesday and will be demanding answers from Shane McMahon. In case you missed it, last month when Rusev was drafted to Smackdown Live, Rusev stated that he refused to wrestle for Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan unless he was given a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at WWE Money In The Bank in June. Shane McMahon has ignored all demands and has continued his day to day regime. Rusev has stated that if he doesn't get what he wants then he'll quit Smackdown Live and go back to Bulgaria.
- Is The Dollhouse Coming To The WWE?: Sources are saying that former tag team partners and friends from Impact Wrestling, Jade and Marti Bell, who went by the team known as The Dollhouse both could be on their way to the WWE. WWE is looking at signing as much women talent that they can find for their 32 Women Tournament this summer.
- England Tryouts: This past week while touring in England, the WWE held performance tryouts with some of the UK's top wrestlers. The following wrestlers tried out with their hopes of getting a WWE contract.
** Jurn Simmons: Is currently the Unified World Wrestling Champion of Germany's Westside Xtreme Wrestling.
** Adam “Flex” Maxted: Is from Belfast, Ireland and has actually had a past feud with Drew McIntyre.
** German Cruiserweights Axel “Juvenile X” Gress and Christian “T-K-O” Tscherpel: Both were trained by former WCW wrestler Alex Wright and wrestle for Wright's wrestling organization, New European Championship Wrestling.
** Welsh cruiserweight Flash Morgan Webster: Webster actually competed in a WWE Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match last year in PROGRESS Wrestling.
** Travis Banks and Chris Brookes: They are the reigning Revolution Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions, a promotion based in the UK. They go by the tag team name of The Commonwealth Catch Kings.
** TK Cooper: From New Zealand, Cooper wrestled with PROGRESS during their show at Wrestlemania Axxess this year.
- Brie Bella Has Her Baby: This past Wednesday, Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella welcomed their first child into the world. Birdie Joe Danielson was born at 11:58pm and weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week Jack Gallagher thanks Austin Aries with an old fashioned England toast. The main event of the show saw Brian Kendrick battle Akira Tozawa.
- Jack Gallagher Toasts Austin Aries: 205 Live kicked off with Gallagher showing appreciation to Aries for helping him last week. Aries says a simple thank you would've been fine and says he's more of a red wine guy as Gallagher wants to drink a pint of beer with Aries. Neville interrupts, calls England a parody and mocks Aries for failing twice at beating the King of the Cruiserweights. TJ Perkins suddenly attacks Aries' knee out of nowhere as Neville goes for Gallagher, after Gallagher spits beer in Perkins' face. Aries makes the comeback with the Discus Five Arm and clears Neville and Perkins from the ring.
- Backstage, Rich Swann mocks Alicia Fox and Noam Dar that they're back together. Alicia says she'd never leave a real man like Dar. Dar promises Swann that they haven't forgotten what Swann tried to do.
- Tony Nese vs. Mustafa Ali: The match closes out with both men trading chops and slaps. Nese counters a lariat, hits a series of strikes and then gets a near fall double foot stomp. Ali sends Nese into the turnbuckle and then hits a second rope DDT. Ali hits the 450 Splash on Nese and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Mustafa Ali, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Ariya Daivari yells at a stage hand for not shining his boots incorrectly and then yells at Akira Tozawa for getting his sweat on his suit. Tozawa glares at Daivari and does his "HA" chant until Daivari walks off.
- Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa: The match closes out with Kendrick hitting Sliced Bread #2 on Tozawa on the floor, but Tozawa just beats the ten count. Kendrick is in complete control of the match until Tozawa finally comes back with kicks and elbows. Kendrick retaliates with a standing drop kick and a Dragon Suplex, which he turns into the Captain's Hook submission. Tozawa escapes and counters Sliced Bread #2, but gets trapped in the Captain's Hook submission again. Tozawa escapes, counters another Sliced Bread #2 attempt by Kendrick and scores a rollup pinfall. After the match, Kendrick attacks Tozawa and sends him into the ring steps repeatedly. Kendrick then stomps on Tozawa while he's pinned in between the ring steps. Kendrick says this is Tozawa's life lesson and it's "No one messes with Brian Kendrick".
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall.
*** NXT ***
- Ember Moon Injured: WWE announced that NXT women's superstar Ember Moon was injured last week after Asuka attacked her, Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross. Ember has suffered a grade one shoulder sprain and will not be able to compete at NXT TakeOver: Chicago on May 20th. Doctors estimate that Moon will require four to five weeks to recover from the injury.
- NXT Takeover: Chicago Card: The following is the current lineup for NXT Takeover: Chicago so far:
** "NXT World Championship Match": Bobby Roode (c) vs. Hideo Itami
** "NXT World Tag Team Championship, Ladder Match": Authors of Pain (c) vs. #DIY
** "NXT Women's Championship, Triple Threat Match": Asuka (c) vs. Nikki Cross vs. Ruby Riot
** "WWE United Kingdom Championship Match": Tyler Bate (c) vs. Pete Dunne
*** Impact/Global Force Wrestling ***
** Impact/GFW Recap ** This week's show saw Impact Grand Champion Moose defend his title against Marshe Rockett. The main event of the show saw GFW Global Champion Magnus defend his title against Alberto El Patron.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Matt Sydal vs. Andrew Everett vs. Desmond Xavier vs. Caleb Konley: The match closes out with all four men hitting aerial moves. Xavier with a frog splash on Konley gets him a near fall. Sydal hits a leaping head scissors on Xavier, but Xavier lands on his feet. Everett comes out of nowhere and plants Xavier with a Frankendriver to score the pinfall.
Winner: Andrew Everett, by pinfall.
- Jeremy Borash returns sitting in the crowd behind Josh Mathews with his "Free JB" and "POS" signs again.
- Earlier in the day, Ethan Carter arrived to the arena. EC3 insults James Storm, calling him The Coward and promises us that Storm will be here tonight.
- KM is shown in his hotel room receiving a pizza, but refuses to pay the delivery driver and threatens him.
- Ethan Carter Promo: EC3 arrives dressed like James Storm. EC3 mocks Storm's country voice and calls himself E Cowboy 3. EC3 pretends to mock himself as Storm and then turns his attention to Storm. EC3 loved the fact that he cost Storm the Impact World Championship and badly sings a country song about it. Storm hits the ring and beats down EC3. EC3 hits Storm with his cowboy boot and then handcuffs Storm to the ropes. EC3 grabs a strap and starts whipping Storm on his back repeatedly. EC3 lays in over 30 whips before Impact Officials, Bruce Prichard and Scott D'Amore finally pull EC3 off of Storm. EC3 gets a few whips in on a Impact stage hand as well.
- Josh Mathews gets irritated with Jeremy Borash and steals one of JB's signs.
- The Laredo Kid and Garza Jr. vs. Hakim Zane and Idris Abraham: The match closes out with Garza getting double teamed, but Garza lands a power bomb on Abraham right on top of Zane. Garza and Kid hit some aerial moves and then Laredo hits a 450 Splash on Zane to score the pinfall.
Winners: The Laredo Kid and Garza Jr., by pinfall.
- Laurel Van Ness vs. Ava Storie: The match closes out with Laurel making quick work of Ava. Laurel hits a double foot stomp on Ava and scores the pinfall. After the match Laurel claws at Ava's eyes as Kongo Kong looks on.
Winner: Laurel Van Ness, by pinfall.
- Rockstar Spud is still in recovery from Swoggle attacking him last month.
- Backstage, LAX arrives in their lowrider. LAX are in face paint and promise to pay respects to The Decay tonight.
- LAX Promo: LAX arrive with urns in hand, Konnan says they are not paying respect to The Decay and LAX dump the ashes from the urns that represent Abyss and Crazzy Steve. LAX then send a warning to all the tag teams that they will be in the upcoming GFW World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Konnan insults America after seeing a fan waving a flag and threatens to use the flag as toilet paper. The Veterans of War suddenly hit the ring, take out Santana and Ortiz and chase LAX from the ring.
- "Impact Grand Championship Match": Moose (c) vs. Marshe Rockett: Moose takes Round 1 on Rockett with a 30-27 judges score. The match closes out in Round 2 with Moose making quick work of Rockett with a Pop Up Power Bomb, a moonsault and the Go To Hell chokeslam for the pinfall. After the match, Tyrus distracts Moose allowing Eli Drake to jump Moose from behind. Tyrus hits the Heart Punch on Moose as Chris Adonis hits the ring. Adonis fakes the save, starts beating down Moose and puts Moose in the Adonis Lock submission. Drake grabs a steel chair and drills Moose with a chair shot.
Winner: Moose, by pinfall, to retain the Impact Grand Championship.
- Backstage, Dutch Mantell announces an Ultimate X Match for the Impact X Division Championship next week.
- Angelina Love vs. Alisha Edwards: The match closes out with Angelina going for her finisher, but Alisha counters with a Future Shock DDT. Davey Richards gets on the apron and Alisha takes a swing at him. Angelina wraps her hand with a chain and hits Alisha in the back of the head with it as Richards distracted the referee. The referee, however, turns around and sees what happened and DQ's Angelina. After the match, Richards and Angelina attack Eddie Edwards from behind and work on his back leg, hitting him with his own crutches.
Winner: Alisha Edwards, by DQ.
- Backstage, Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley reminds us that he's won every single major title in Impact Wrestling and says the GFW Global Championship will soon be his too.
- "GFW Global Championship Match": Magnus (c) vs. Alberto El Patron: The match closes out with both men going to the top rope. Magnus tries a superplex, but ends up in the tree of woe. El Patron goes for the double foot stomp, but Magnus moves. El Patron hurts his leg on the landing and then takes a power bomb from Magnus. Magnus picks El Patron up on his shoulders, but El Patron counters out and traps Magnus in the cross arm breaker submission. Magnus tries to fight it, but ends up tapping out giving El Patron the title.
Winner: Alberto El Patron, by submission, to win the GFW Global Championship.
- New Signee: Impact Wrestling announced the signing of MJ Jenkins. MJ has worked at past Impact tapings and One Night Only events, but was never an official roster member until this week's signing.
MJ Jenkins Career Highlights:
- Debuted in 2015
- Trained by Johnny Rodz
- Has wrestled for EVOLVE, East Coast Pro Wrestling, Legendary Action Wrestling, Women's Wrestling Revolution, AIW, CZW, World of Unpredictable Wrestling, Impact Championship Entertainment, Bronx Wrestling Federation, BriiCombination Wrestling and Impact.
- 1 Time World of Unpredictable Wrestling Stunners Champion
- GFW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Announced: This past week on Impact, it was announced that a tournament will take place soon to crown the first ever GFW World Tag Team Champions. Impact and GFW teams are expected to compete in this tournament.
*** Ring Of Honor ***
** ROH TV Recap ** This week's show saw ROH World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks defend their titles against The Spirit Squad. The main event of the show saw Adam Cole and Cody Rhodes battle ROH World Heavyweight Champion Christopher Daniels and Dalton Castle.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks (c) vs. The Spirit Squad: The match closes out with Nick Jackson tagging in and unloading on The Squad. Mikey plants Nick with a snapmare driver. Kenny tags back in as Mikey hits a spinebuster. Kenny misses a top rope leg drop, which opens the door for The Bucks to unleash the Super Kick Party. The Bucks hit the Meltzer Driver on Mikey and score the pinfall to retain the titles.
Winners: The Young Bucks, by pinfall, to retain the ROH World Tag Team Championship.
- Matt Taven hypes his ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match against Christopher Daniels at War of the Worlds Dearborn.
- The Briscoes promise to retain their ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship against The Rebellion and promise to run Shane Taylor out of ROH.
- Punishment Martinez vs. The Beer City Bruiser: The match closes out with Martinez and Bruiser trading shots. Martinez connects with a spin kick and gets a near fall. Bruiser hits a dropkick and a Bossman Slam for a near fall. Bruiser misses the corner cannonball allowing Martinez to hit the choke slam for the pinfall.
Winner: Punishment Martinez, by pinfall.
- ROH Television Champion Marty Scurll hypes his title defense against Matt Sydal at the next ROH pay per view.
- Adam Cole states that The Bullet Club is stronger than ever.
- Adam Cole and Cody Rhodes vs. Dalton Castle and Christopher Daniels: Jay Lethal was on commentary for this match. The match closes out with Daniels hot tagging and unloading. Daniels hits the Iconoclasm for a near fall. Daniels with an STO on Cole as Cody tosses Castle outside. Cody attempts Angel's Wings on Daniels, but Daniels counters out. Cody counters the Best Moonsault Ever, but gets taken out with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cole with a super kick on Daniels and hits The Last Shot. Cody puts Daniels away with Cross Rhodes, pinning the world champion.
Winners: Adam Cole and Cody Rhodes, by pinfall.
- The Bullet Club Promo: Adam Cole, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks are all in the ring stating The Bullet Club is stronger than ever. Jay Lethal interrupts and says he's really irritated that Cody Rhodes was added to the ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match at the upcoming ROH pay per view because he wanted Christopher Daniels one on one. Cody shoves Lethal into Daniels who's still in the ring and then attacks Lethal. Lethal and Cody brawl until Lethal lays Cody out with a Lethal Injection. Lethal then hits another Lethal Injection on Daniels, sending Daniels a warning.
* ROH War of the Worlds Dearborn * ROH and NJPW was live this week in Dearborn, Michigan for a special live non televised show to hype their upcoming ROH War of the Worlds 2017 pay per view, which I will recap for you next Sunday. The main event of the show saw ROH World Heavyweight Champion Christopher Daniels defend his title against Matt Taven.
- Dalton Castle defeated Bobby Fish with the Bang A Rang.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Jay White and Motor City Machine Guns defeated The Rebellion.
- Silas Young defeated KUSHIDA.
- War Machine defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jay Lethal.
- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship, No DQ Match": Bully Ray and The Briscoes (c) defeated EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI to retain their titles, after BUSHI was Bubba Bombed through a table.
- Tetsuya Naito defeated Punishment Martinez, hitting Destino for the pinfall.
- "Instant Reward Proving Ground Match": Cheeseburger defeated Beer City Bruiser, Marty Scurll, Frankie Kazarian, Will Ferrara, Gedo, and Vinny Marseglia, making Cheeseburger the #1 Contender tonight for the ROH Television Championship.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Marty Scurll (c) defeated Cheeseburger, to retain his title, making Cheeseburger tap out to the Crossface Chicken Wing submission.
- "ROH World Championship Match": Christopher Daniels (c) defeated Matt Taven, by pinfall, with Best Moonsault Ever to retain the title.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Hirooki Goto, Will Ospreay and Roppongi Vice defeated Cody Rhodes, Hangman Page and The Young Bucks, after Ospreay pinned Nick Jackson with the OsCutter.
*** New Japan Pro Wrestling ***
- New IWGP Title Announced: NJPW announced this week that they will be bringing a new title to the promotion when they tour the United States over the summer. The new title will be called the IWGP United States Championship and the inaugural champion will be crowned in a two day tournament on July 1st and 2nd.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
Cheerio mates! Monday Night RAW was live in London, England this week. RAW General Manager Kurt Angle was unable to be present, so WWE gave the Hollywood snob himself, The Miz and the resident lunatic, WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose the general manager power this week. How crazy would RAW turn out with these two in charge??
** This Weeks Card ** - The Miz battled Finn Balor. - WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss battled Mickie James in a non title match. - Braun Strowman battled Kalisto, as Strowman had one arm tied behind his back. - A #1 Contenders Tag Team Turmoil Match took place to determine the WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boys' next opponents. - Seth Rollins battled Samoa Joe. - TJ Perkins battled Jack Gallagher. - Sasha Banks battled Alicia Fox. - WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose battled Bray Wyatt in a non title match.
- Promos By: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose
** RAW **
- Backstage, Dean Ambrose is shown on the phone talking to Kurt Angle and is headed to the ring for a big announcement.
- Dean Ambrose Promo: Ambrose announces that Kurt Angle won't be here tonight and has made Ambrose the acting General Manager. The Miz interrupts and announces that Stephanie McMahon has named Miz the Co-Acting General Manager tonight as well. Braun Strowman interrupts next and he has his arm in a sling. Strowman says as long as Roman Reigns is still walking he's not finished with him, once his arm heals he'll make true to his word and then he'll be going after WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. Kalisto interrupts next and says he's not finished with Strowman, mocks Strowman for losing to him in a Dumpster Match and then begs Ambrose for a match with Strowman. Ambrose gives Kalisto his match and then announces Miz vs. Finn Balor to kick off RAW.
- The Miz vs. Finn Balor: The match closes out with Maryse getting on the apron and distracting the referee. Miz shoves Balor into the referee, grabs a microphone and announces that he's using his GM powers to DQ Balor for touching a referee. Dean Ambrose arrives, uses his GM powers to restart the match and then bans Maryse from ringside. Balor hits Slingblade on Miz and then the Coup de Grace for the pinfall. Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Nia Jax asks Alexa Bliss for a WWE RAW Women's Championship Match after Alexa is finished with Bayley. Alexa says she'll work something out with Kurt Angle. Nia thanks her and says Alexa just earned Nia's friendship.
- Alexa Bliss vs. Mickie James: Nia Jax and Bayley are at ringside to watch this match. The match closes out with Mickie going to the apron, but Nia Jax grabs her leg. Bayley hits a cross body block on Nia, taking her out. Mickie is still distracted by what's going on, allowing Alexa to capitalize and score the pinfall. After the match, Alexa continues to beat on Mickie with punches. Bayley makes the save, chasing off Alexa. Nia suddenly attacks Mickie from behind, corner splashes her and then drops an elbow, leaving Mickie laid out. Winner: Alexa Bliss, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Dean Ambrose uses his GM powers to give The Miz the rest of the night off. The Miz uses his GM powers to announce Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt later tonight.
- Backstage, Samoa Joe says that Seth Rollins calling out Brock Lesnar ain't happening because Joe isn't done with Rollins yet. Rollins suddenly attacks from behind and brawls with Joe until WWE Officials separate them.
- Braun Strowman vs. Kalisto: Strowman says he's injured so he's refusing this match. Kalisto attacks and the match begins. The match closes out with Roman Reigns hitting the ring still wrapped from his injuries and attacks Strowman's bad arm. Reigns hits three Superman Punches and sends Strowman outside. Reigns goes for a spear, but eats a boot. Strowman misses a charge, eats the ring post and gets his arm unloaded on by Reigns. Reigns wraps Strowman's arm around the ring post, smashes it on the apron and then unloads steel chair shots on Strowman's arm until WWE Officials finally step in. Winner: No Contest.
- Backstage, Goldust tries to pep talk R-Truth. Truth says he's ready as he listens to his music.
- "Tag Team Turmoil Match": Enzo and Big Cass vs. Cesaro and Sheamus vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. Goldust and R-Truth vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson:
** First Elimination: Enzo and Big Cass battle Sheamus and Cesaro to start things off. The match closes out with Sheamus and Cass brawling on the floor where Cass is sent into the ring post. Cesaro hits a running uppercut on Enzo and makes him tap out to the Sharpshooter submission.
** Second Elimination: Next up its Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno. The match closes out with Sheamus kicking Rhyno off the apron and takes control of Slater. Cesaro holds Slater allowing Sheamus to nail a Brogue Kick for the pinfall.
** Third Elimination: Next up its Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The match closes out with Sheamus getting double teamed. The Club attempt Magic Killer, but Cesaro breaks it up. Cesaro and Anderson brawl outside as Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick on Gallows for the pinfall.
** Final Elimination: We're down to Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Goldust and R-Truth. The match closes out with Truth unloading as Sheamus gets tossed outside. Truth with a near fall heel kick and a near fall scissors kick. Truth misses a corner splash and gets rolled up for the pinfall by Cesaro. After the match Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick on Goldust and beat down Truth. The Hardy's appear on the RAW stage to "Delete" chants and stare down their new opponents. Winners: Sheamus and Cesaro to become the new #1 Contenders.
- Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins: The match closes out with Rollins accidentally pulling the turnbuckle pad off and then getting tossed into the exposed buckle. The referee tries to put the pad back on, but Joe grabs it and tosses it. Joe sends Rollins head first into the exposed steel and the referee DQ's Joe. After the match, Rollins gets tossed into the exposed steel again. Joe then locks on the Coquina Clutch and chokes Rollins out. Joe finally releases the hold and tells Rollins things will be over between them when he chooses them to be over. Winner: Seth Rollins, by DQ.
- TJ Perkins vs. Jack Gallagher: The match closes out with Perkins locking in a submission on Gallagher. Gallagher escapes and trades offense with Perkins. Gallagher counters the Detonation Kick, but gets rolled up by Perkins. Perkins holds a handful of tights and steals the pinfall. After the match, Gallagher complains to the referee and then gets attacked by Perkins. Perkins traps Gallagher in the knee bar submission as Austin Aries hits the ring. Perkins escapes Aries as Aries helps Gallagher to his feet. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville appears with Perkins and smiles at Aries and Gallagher. Winner: TJ Perkins, by pinfall.
- Sasha Banks vs. Alicia Fox: The match closes out with Sasha tossing Alicia across the ring. Alicia counters a Back Stabber and lands shots on Sasha in the corner. Sasha hits double knees from the top rope to out of nowhere to score the pinfall. After reviewing the replay it showed Alicia had her shoulder up before the three count. Winner: Sasha Banks, by pinfall.
- Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose: The Miz and Maryse are on commentary. The match closes out with The Miz attempting to distract Ambrose with his own WWE Intercontinental Championship. Bray counters Dirty Deeds, but Ambrose hits the ropes and suicide dives onto Miz. Miz hits Ambrose with the Intercontinental Championship as Ambrose gets back into the ring. The referee missed what happened as Bray hits Sister Abigail for the pinfall. After the match, Miz attacks and beats down Ambrose. Miz promises that after he wins the Intercontinental Championship next week he will simply be.......AWESOME! Winner: Bray Wyatt, by pinfall.
