Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, Impact, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER, BEYOND and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song of the Week **
This week's theme song goes to the former NXT Women's Champion and WWE Divas Champion Paige, who made her return to Monday Night RAW this past week.
*** WWE ***
- Survivor Series Recap: If you missed WWE Survivor Series last weekend, be sure to check out my recap of the show and see how RAW came out victorious in this year's battle.
- Paul Heyman Praises AJ Styles: In the video below you can check out an interview with Paul Heyman backstage after WWE Survivor Series ended, giving his opinions on AJ Styles and how much respect he has for the Phenomenal One.
- Paige Returns: This past Monday on RAW, Paige returned from her two year absence from the WWE. Paige arrived with the main roster debuts of Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose and beat down Sasha Banks, Mickie James and Bayley.
- A New Champion Crowned On RAW: This past Monday on RAW, Roman Reigns defeated The Miz to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Reigns is now an official WWE Grand Slam Winner, as he has held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE United States Championship and WWE World Tag Team Championship at least one time in his career.
- NXT Call Ups Arrive: This past week on Smackdown Live, NXT's Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan all interrupted the show and attacked Naomi, Becky Lynch, Nattie Neidhart and Charlotte.
- Hideo Itami Debuting With 205 Live: It was announced this week on 205 Live that former NXT superstar Hideo Itami will be debuting soon with the 205 Live Roster.
** 205 Live Recap **
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore informs his running buddies that they're all in matches tonight. Which ever one impresses Enzo the most could be next in line for a title shot.
- "Street Fight Match": Akira Tozawa defeated Drew Gulak. Tozawa placed a garbage can over Gulak's head and unloaded a series of kendo stick shots. Tozawa then put Gulak through a table to score the pinfall.
- Tony Nese defeated Mustafa Ali. Ali goes for the 054, but Nese counters and sends Ali into the ring post. Nese hits the running knees on Ali and gets the pinfall.
- Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann defeated Ariya Daivari and Noam Dar. Swann hits the Phoenix Splash on Dar after Enzo Amore tried to interfere and scored the pinfall. After the match, Enzo jumps Alexander and Swann. Akira Tozawa and Mustafa Ali try to make the save but get jumped by Tony Nese and Drew Gulak. The show ends with Enzo, Daivari, Dar, Nese and Gulak all celebrating.
*** NXT ***
- New Champions Crowned At NXT WarGames: If you missed NXT WarGames last weekend, be sure to check out my recap and see how Ember Moon became the new NXT Women's Champion and see how Andrade "Cien" Almas pulled off the upset and became the new NXT World Champion.
- Drew McIntyre Injury News: According to reports, Drew McIntyre suffered a left bicep tear during his match against Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT WarGames. A full report on the injury will be made public after an MRI has been completed.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap **
- Highlights of when Alex Shelley lost his match and had to wear a turkey suit a few years back is shown.
- Highlights of Eric Young defeating Robbie E and then Rob Terry had to wear the turkey suit from a few years back is shown.
- Highlights of last year's match between Robbie E and Grado are shown with Grado losing and wearing the turkey suit.
- "Ten Man Tag Team Match, Wrestler That Gets Pinned Must Wear The Turkey Suit": Eddie Edwards, Fallah Bahh, Dick Justice, Garza Jr and Allie vs. Chris Adonis, Caleb Konley, KM, Fantasma and Laurel Van Ness: Adonis goes for the Adonis Lock submission on Edwards. Edwards is able to counter out of it and gets the rollup pinfall on Adonis. Chris Adonis must wear the turkey suit.
- After the match, Eli Drake arrives and says this isn't happening as Chris Adonis starts to put on the turkey suit. Adonis then refuses to put on the suit and leaves the ring. Impact security stop Adonis from leaving. Jeremy Borash informs Adonis and Drake that Adonis is contractually obligated to wear the suit. If he chooses not to then Eli Drake must wear it. Drake and Adonis have a conversation and Drake forces Adonis to put the suit on. A food fight breaks out between everyone at ringside with the tables of food props to end the show.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** Survival of the Fittest Night #1 **
- The star of the CW show Arrow, Stephen Amell, was the host of tonight's show. Amell was also granted admission into The Bullet Club, as he interfered in the eight man tag team main event, involving The Bullet Club and delivered an IndyTaker.
- Cheeseburger defeated Jastin Taylor.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Silas Young defeated Josh Woods.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Shane Taylor defeated Beer City Bruiser.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Punishment Martinez defeated Jay Lethal.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia) defeated Search and Destroy (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Jonathan Gresham).
- Deonna Purrazzo defeated Britt Baker.
- Esfinge and Rey Cometa defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara).
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kenny King (c) defeated Joey Ryan.
- Dalton Castle defeated Marty Scurll.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": The Bullet Club (Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) (with Stephen Amell) defeated The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, and Flip Gordon.
** Survival of the Fittest Night #2 **
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Jonathan Gresham defeated Vinny Marseglia.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Flip Gordon defeated TK O’Ryan.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Matt Taven defeated Cheeseburger.
- "No DQ Match": Deonna Purrazzo defeated Karen Q.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship, Four Corner Survival Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley)(c) defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara), Silas Young and Beer City Bruiser and Rey Cometa and Esfringe to retain their titles.
- Marty Scurll defeated Josh Woods.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kenny King (c) defeated Scorpio Sky to retain the title. After the match, Shane Taylor, Punishment Martinez and Silas Young all interfered and brawled until they were separated by ROH officials.
- Dalton Castle and Jay Lethal defeated The Young Bucks.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship, Texas Death Match": Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Christopher Daniels to retain the title. Cody power bombed Daniels right through a flaming table, Daniels failed to answer the ten count.
** Survival of the Fittest Night #3 **
- Jay Lethal defeated Josh Woods.
- “The Unholy” Gregory James vs. Cheeseburger went to a No Contest after The Briscoe Brothers interrupted and laid out James with a 3D. The Briscoes stated that with Bully Ray officially retired, they were taking the 3D as their new permanent finishing move. Cheeseburger interrupted and challenged Jay Briscoe, which he accepted.
- Jay Briscoe defeated Cheeseburger.
- Marty Scurll defeated Rhett Titus.
- Joey Ryan defeated Kikutaro.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match": Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Beer City Bruiser.
- Deonna Perozzo defeated Madyson Rayne.
- Dalton Castle defeated Christopher Daniels.
- The Young Bucks defeated Vinny Marseglia and TK O’Ryan
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Finals Match": Punishment Martinez defeated Matt Taven, Shane Taylor, Jonathan Gresham, Silas Young and Flip Gordon to win the tournament.
*** Lucha Underground ***
- Season 4 Officially Announced: This past week, Lucha Underground made the huge announcement that they have been given the green light to begin taping Season 4. LU is planning to begin filming soon and will air season 4 sometime in 2018.
*** ICW ***
** ICW Fear & Loathing X Recap:
- Big Sexy In Charge: The show kicked off with Mark Dallas arriving to the ring and announcing that Big Sexy Kevin Nash was placed in charge tonight as the commissioner of ICW for the event.
- "#1 Contender Ladder Match": Bram defeated Jody Fleisch, Kid Fite, Joe Hendry, Ravie Davie, Aaron Echo and “The International Sex Hero” DCT to become the number one contender to the Undisputed ICW Championship. During the match, Martina turned on Ravie Davie and helped Bram get the victory.
- "ICW World Tag Team Championship Match": Polo Promotions (Jackie Polo and Mark Coffey) defeated The Maruaders (Wild Boar and Mike Bird)(c), by pinfall to win the titles. After the match, Iestyn Rees attacked Polo Promotions until Kevin Nash made the save.
- “The Bollocks” Kenny Williams defeated Rey Mysterio, by pinfall.
- "King Of Insanity, Fatal Four Way, Death Match ": Stevie Boy defeated Chris Renfrew, Jimmy Havoc and Mikey Whiplash, by pinfall.
- "ICW Women’s Championship, Triple Threat, Steel Cage Match, with Special Enforcer: Carmel": Kasey defeated Kay Lee Ray (c) and Viper, by escaping the steel cage to win the title. During the match, Jamie Winters attacked Carmel and The Kings Of Catch interfered, helping Kay Lee Ray.
- "Triple Threat Elimination Match": Lionheart defeated Rob Van Dam and Zack Gibson.
- The Kinky Party (Jack Jester and Sha Samuels) defeated The Kings Of Catch (Aspen Faith and Lewis Girvan), by pinfall.
- "ICW World Heavyweight Championship and ICW Zero-G Championship Unification Match": “The Oddity” BT Gunn defeated “The Iron King” Joe Coffey, by submission to win both titles and unifying them as one. During the match, the official was knocked out, which lead to Kevin Nash coming out to the ring. Joe Coffey hit Kevin Nash with a steel chair. BT Gunn lands a kick on Coffey and then gives the ‘too sweet’ hand gesture to Kevin Nash. The lights went out and two unknown men in BT Gunn masks attack Coffey and super kick him.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** HOH 34 Recap **
- Bull Dempsey defeated Young Hot Briley (former WWE developmental talent Ryan Nemeth), by pinfall.
- Vik Dalishus defeated Ace Romero, by pinfall.
- Luchasaurus (former WWE developmental talent Judas Devlin) defeated Alex Reynolds, by pinfall.
- Billy Gunn defeated MVP, by pinfall.
- Austin Aries defeated Matt Delray, by pinfall.
- "Triple Threat Match": Petey Williams defeated Willie Mack and Matt Cross.
- "Eight Man Elimination Tag Team Match": Tommy Dreamer, Shane Douglas, Little Guido and Super Crazy defeated Joey Matthews, Nick Aldis and The Spirit Squad.
** HOH 35 Recap **
- Tommy Dreamer puts over NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm and invited NWA owner Billy Corgan to come to House of Hardcore anytime. Nick Aldis interrupted and accused Dreamer of playing politics to get an NWA World Title shot against Storm, when Aldis is the #1 Contender for the NWA World Title.
- Bull Dempsey defeated Hot Young Briley.
- MVP defeated Lance Anoai.
- Matt Cross defeated Petey Williams.
- Ace Romero defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Nick Aldis defeated Billy Gunn.
- Super Crazy and Little Guido Maritato defeated The Spirit Squad.
- "Triple Threat Match": The Luchasaurus defeated Willie Mack and Matt Riddle.
- Austin Aries defeated Alex Reynolds.
- "First Blood Match": Joey Mercury defeated Tommy Dreamer. Nick Aldis interfered and attacked Dreamer. Shane Douglas arrived to make the save for Dreamer, but turns heel and attacks Dreamer. The Sandman makes his way to the ring to save Dreamer, but gets jumped and beat down by The Briscoe Brothers.
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!
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, Impact, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song of the Week **
This week's theme of the week goes to the WWE2K18 official theme song. It's "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue.
*** WWE ***
- WWE TLC Highlights: If you missed last Sunday's WWE TLC pay per view, be sure to check out my recap of the show. Read about Kurt Angle's return to a WWE ring for the first time in 11 years, Alexa Bliss retaining her WWE RAW Women's Championship, Enzo Amore becoming a 2 time WWE Cruiserweight Champion and the dream match of the night, Finn Balor vs. AJ Styles.
- WWE Survivor Series News: It was announced this week on RAW that this year's WWE Survivor Series as expected will be a RAW vs. Smackdown Live show. All RAW champions will battle Smackdown Live champions in matches. Also there will be a men's and women's 5-On-5 Elimination style match.
- Smackdown Live Fires First Shots: If you missed RAW this past Monday, check out my recap of the show and read about how Smackdown Live invaded and took over RAW.
- Health Updates: With the past mumps scare that has hit the RAW locker room this past week, WWE have forced all WWE superstars to get shots to fight mumps whether they have the illness or not. Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, who have caught the mumps illness have been rumored to be uncleared to wrestle until the beginning of November. WWE is taking safe precautions and will be monitoring Reigns, Dallas and Wyatt thoroughly until clearing them to return to work.
- Nia Jax News: As reported a few weeks back, Nia Jax had walked out of the company for personal reasons. This week reports are saying that Nia was upset with the fact that WWE originally scheduled her to lose to Sasha Banks at WWE TLC and also Nia has been upset with her paycheck and felt that she deserved more money.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week's main event saw WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore defend his title against Kalisto.
- Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander vs. Noam Dar and Tony Nese: The match closes out with Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher appearing. Swann kicks Dar and then hits a Phoenix Splash on him. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander, by pinfall
- After the match, Gallagher says they're not here to fight, there here to recruit Alexander. Gallagher and Kendrick try to talk Alexander into dumping Swann and joining them. Kendrick and Gallagher inform Swann they're coming for him next week and Alexander needs to decide if he's in or out on joining them.
- Drew Gulak Promo: Gulak is still angry that his Power Point Presentation was dropped from WWE TLC. Gulak says he's staging a protest tonight and 205 Live is officially over. Gran Metalik interrupts and heads to the ring for their match.
- Drew Gulak vs. Gran Metalik: The match closes out with Metalik hitting a super hurricanrana on Gulak. Metalik catches Gulak on his shoulders, but Gulak counters and traps Metalik in a Dragon Sleeper for the tap out win.
Winner: Drew Gulak, by submission.
- After the match, Gulak tries to attack Metalik some more, but Akira Tozawa hits the ring and sends Gulak to the floor with a kick.
- Backstage, Kalisto is interviewed. Kalisto says he's confident that he'll beat Enzo Amore tonight and win back the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Enzo Amore (c) vs. Kalisto: The match closes out with Enzo trying to run but gets kicked in the head and dropped with a tornado DDT. Kalisto goes to the top rope, but Enzo kicks the referee into Kalisto and takes the DQ.
Winner: Kalisto, by DQ. Enzo Amore retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- After the match, Kalisto tries to attack Enzo, but officials try to hold Kalisto back. Enzo escapes to the 205 Live stage and gloats that he's still the champion....how you doin'.
*** NXT ***
- NXT WarGames News: This past week the Fatal Four Way Match for the vacant NXT Women's Championship was made official. It'll be Kairi Sane vs. Ember Moon vs. Peyton Royce vs. Nikki Cross. Also next week on NXT TV, NXT World Champion Drew McIntyre will sign a contract to defend his title against Andrade "Cien" Almas.
- Shawn Michaels and Johnny Gargano Make A Challenge: NXT Trainer Shawn Michaels and NXT superstar Johnny Gargano recently recorded a video together stating that they'd both be at NXT WarGames. Michaels and Gargano agreed to face each other one on one in an ab off challenge to see who has the better looking abs come WarGames. It's unknown if this will be shown on the actual pay per view or just a Pre-Show off live TV challenge.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap ** This week Impact was taped in different cities for each match.
** Irapuato, Mexico **
- James Storm and Ethan Carter vs. Texano and Fantasma: The match closes out with Fantasma countering the One Percenter and hitting a compact driver on EC3. Texano tries to take the pinfall, which upsets Fantasma, who kicks Texano. Storm hits the Last Call on Fantasma and scores the pinfall.
Winners: James Storm and Ethan Carter, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Eli Drake is interrupted by Dutch Mantell, who asks Drake why he's not answering marketing calls. Drake says that there's 50 other dummies that work for Impact that can worry about that.
- Backstage, Dutch Mantell complains to Jim Cornette and Scott D'Amore about Eli Drake. Cornette says that if Drake loses the Impact World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory then there problems will be over.
** Windsor, Ontario, Canada **
- "Impact World Tag Team Championship Match": oVe (c) vs. Phil Atlas and Brent Banks: The match closes out with Banks getting an elbow drop for a near fall. Dave Crist counters a hurricanrana, allowing Jake Crist to hit a super kick. oVe hit there double team finisher to score the pinfall and retain their titles.
Winners: oVe, by pinfall, to retain the Impact World Tag Team Championship.
- Backstage, Eli Drake ignores interview requests and walks off.
** Tokyo, Japan **
- "GHC World Heavyweight Championship Match": Eddie Edwards (c) vs Naomichi Marufuji: The match closes out with Edwards hitting a hurricanrana and follows that with a Boston Knee Party for a near fall. Edwards gets another near fall with a sitdown tiger bomb. Edwards finally scores the pinfall on Marufuji with Die Hard Flowsion.
Winner: Eddie Edwards, by pinfall to retain the GHC World Heavyweight Championship.
- Backstage, oVe says they need to bring their family to fight LAX’s family.
- Backstage, Eli Drake again turns down an interview because he's too busy.
** Windsor, Ontario, Canada **
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Petey Williams vs. Tarik vs. Keomia vs Idris Abraham: The match closes out with Williams suicide diving onto Keomia. Williams lands a head scissor into a russian leg sweep. Tarik hits a Detonation Kick on Keomia. Williams hits the Canadian Destroyer on Tarik for the pinfall.
Winner: Petey Williams, by pinfall.
** Impact Zone **
- Johnny Impact and Garza Jr. vs Eli Drake and Chris Adonis: The match closes out with Drake and Adonis double teaming Garza. Impact tags in and hits a corkscrew splash on Adonis. Adonis goes after Impact but accidentally knocks Drake off the apron. Impact rolls up Adonis and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Johnny Impact and Garza Jr., by pinfall.
** Tijuana, Mexico **
- "Impact X Division Championship Match": Trevor Lee (c) vs. Ultimo Ninja: The match closes out with Ninja hitting a drop kick and goes for a moonsault on Lee. Lee counters by getting a leg up. Lee hits a double foot stomp on Ninja and scores the pinfall to retain his title.
Winner: Trevor Lee, by pinfall, to retain the Impact X Division Championship.
** Impact Zone **
- Moose w/Steffan Bonnar vs Bobby Lashley: The match closes out with Dan Lambert entering the ring and hitting Moose in the head with a trophy. Lashley charges and nails Moose with a spear. Stephen Bonnar hits the ring, nails Lashley with a knee and then a clothesline. American Top Team hits the ring and goes to attack. Moose grabs a steel chair and fights everyone off. Moose power bombs one of American Top Team's guys over the ropes onto the rest of the team.
Winner: Moose, by DQ.
- After the match, Moose and Lashley agree to a Six Sides Of Steel Cage Tag Team Match against each other at Bound For Glory.
- Jeff Jarrett Let Go From Impact Wrestling: Two months ago, Impact Wrestling put Jeff Jarrett on an indefinite leave of absence from his position with the company to focus on personal matters. This week, Impact Wrestling announced that they have officially released Jeff Jarrett from Impact Wrestling. The following statement was released today by Impact Wrestling:
"Impact Wrestling announced today that it has terminated its business relationship with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment Inc., effective immediately."
Impact again made it clear that they are also no longer promoting anything Global Force Wrestling related.
- Jeff Jarrett Enters Rehab: It was reported this week that Jeff Jarrett was at a wrestling show in Canada and was passed out drunk backstage. After waking up he insisted on wrestling his match while intoxicated, but was forced off the show by the promotion. Pro Wrestling Sheet recently reported that Jarrett has finally entered rehab and is looking to get help for his current alcohol abuse problem he has. Rumors have said that the rehab he's entered is a rehab sponsored by the WWE. Best wishes to Jarrett and his family and hopefully he can defeat this disease.
- Reno Scum Finished: The tag team known as Reno Scum that entered Impact Wrestling on the first episode of the GFW introduction have cut ties and exited Impact Wrestling already.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap **
- Marty Scurll vs. Jay White: The match closes out with Scurll going for his umbrella, which he tossed to White. White gives it to the referee and gets a low blow from Scurll as the referee turns his back to get rid of it. Scurll cradles White and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Marty Scurll, by pinfall.
- The Addiction Promo: Christopher Daniels says that Jay Lethal is horrible when it comes to catering to the fans. Daniels says they'll solve that issue by putting Lethal on the shelf. Kazarian tells Kushida that he should stop hanging out with guys like Lethal and worship The Addiction.
- Jay Lethal Promo: Lethal says that he proudly represents ROH and he's sick of The Addiction spitting on ROH’s legacy. Lethal says The Addiction has cost him too much and he'll put an end to everything The Addiction represents in order to focus on regaining the world title.
- The Dawgs (Will Ferrara and Rhett Titus) vs. The Tempura Boyz (Sho and Yo): The match closes out with Yo hitting an enziguri on Titus, Sho with a lung blower on Titus and Yo with a kick to the face for a near fall. Titus lands a big boot on Yo. The Dawgs hit Yo with Who Let The Dogs Out and scores the pinfall.
Winners: The Dawgs, by pinfall.
- The Bullet Club Promo: Cody Rhodes brags about signing the most lucrative contract in ROH history. Hangman Adam Page, Marty Scurll and The Young Bucks laugh hysterically after Cody is asked how big is it.
- "Four Corner Survival Match To Determine A #1 Contender To The ROH World Television Championship": Shane Taylor vs. Chuckie T vs. Punishment Martinez vs. Mark Briscoe: The match closes out with Taylor hitting a knockout punch on Martinez. Chuckie T hits a piledriver on Taylor. Briscoe hits the Death Valley Driver on Chuckie T and then the Froggy Bow to score the pinfall.
Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall.
- After the match, Jay Briscoe hits the ring and asks Mark Briscoe if they're still a tag team or if he's going solo and would rather hang out with a Dudley. Jay and Mark argue back and forth to end the show.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Poster Revealed: This past week NJPW officially released this year's poster for Wrestle Kingdom 12. You can check that out below.
*** EVOLVE ***
- Keith Lee Wins The WWN World Championship: If you missed EVOLVE 94, Keith Lee defeated Matt Riddle in a Last Man Standing Match to become the new WWN World Champion.
- Full Impact Pro Invades EVOLVE: After the Chris Dickinson vs. Jason Kincaid match concluded at EVOLVE 94, The End (Odinson, Drennen and Parrow) from FIP arrived and beat down both Dickinson and Kincaid. Later in the night, The End would return to beat down Brandon Watts and Darby Allin after their matches. The next night at EVOLVE 95, The End arrived again and beat down Shane Mercer, Mikey Webb and then started a huge brawl with the EVOLVE locker room emptying out to end the show.
** EVOLVE 94 Recap **
- Dominic Garrini defeated Rayo, by submission with a Kimura Lock.
- Chris Dickinson defeated Jason Kincaid, by pinfall with a Pazuzu Bomb into a jackknife pin.
- Austin Theory defeated Brandon Watts, by pinfall with the TKO.
- Darby Allin defeated Jarek 1:20, by pinfall with The Last Supper.
- "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams defeated Fred Yehi, by submission with a guillotine choke.
- Jaka defeated Zack Sabre Jr., by pinfall with a sitdown power bomb.
- "WWN World Championship, Last Man Standing Match": Keith Lee defeated Matt Riddle (c) to win the title. Lee hit an Avalanche Ground Zero on Riddle to put him down for the 10 count.
** EVOLVE 95 Recap **
- Shane Mercer defeated Mikey Webb, by pinfall with Moonsault and Battery.
- Jarek 1:20 defeated Brandon Webb, by pinfall with a Canadian DDT.
- Dominic Garrini defeated Cyrus Satin, by submission with a cross arm breaker.
- Austin Theory defeated Jason Kincaid, by pinfall with the TKO.
- Keith Lee defeated Darby Allin, by pinfall with a Spirit Bomb.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship, Triple Threat Elimination Match": Doom Patrol (c) defeated The Ugly Ducklings and The GymNasty Boys to retain their titles.
- "PAPW World Heavyweight Championship Match": Richard Holliday (c) defeated RJ Rude, by pinfall with the Market Crash to retain his title.
- Fred Yehi defeated Matt Riddle, by referee stoppage to the Koji Clutch submission.
- "EVOLVE World Championship Match": Zack Sabre Jr. (c) defeated "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, by pinfall with the European Clutch to retain his title.
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!
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, GFW, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song of the Week **
This week's theme song is the official WWE TLC song. "Legendary" by Welshly Arms
*** WWE ***
- Changes To Tonight's WWE TLC Event: Due to the current outbreak of meningitis that has been going around the locker room, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Bo Dallas and backstage interviewer JoJo have been sent home, which will change tonight's pay per view. Instead of "The Demon King" Finn Balor vs. "Sister Abigail" Bray Wyatt, it'll now be The Demon King vs. AJ Styles. Also RAW GM Kurt Angle will now take Roman Reigns spot in the TLC Match and team with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose against The Miz, Braun Strowman, Kane, Sheamus and Cesaro.
- Jinder Mahal Throws Out A Challenge To Brock Lesnar: This past week on Smackdown Live, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal threw down a challenge to WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar to face him at WWE Survivor Series.
- Brock Lesnar Response: Paul Heyman announced this past week that Brock Lesnar will be on RAW tomorrow night to answer the challenge of Jinder Mahal.
- Nia Jax Leave: Rumors have stated that WWE have accepted Nia Jax's request to take a permanent leave of absence from the company. It's unknown why this was brought on, but some sources are saying that Nia was upset with the direction her character was going in the company.
- More Neville News: According to reports this week, there is more news to the reasoning behind Neville walking out two weeks ago. According to reports, Neville has been upset with royalties of DVD sales not being paid to him, due to his matches being on the PreShow, which isn't on the DVD. Also Neville has been upset with his character direction and rough WWE schedule.
- Kevin Owens Sent Home: WWE posted this past week that Kevin Owens was recently sent home due to personal reasons while on WWE's current tour. I'll keep you updated on this story when I learn more.
- WWE Tables, Ladders And Chairs: Just a reminder, if you miss WWE TLC tonight on the WWE Network, be sure to check out Triple Threat CLE tomorrow afternoon for the recap of the show.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week's main event saw WWE Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto and Mustafa Ali battle Enzo Amore and Ariya Daivari.
- Enzo Amore Promo: Enzo mocks Seattle, grunge rock, Starbucks and Kalisto. Enzo says he's winning back the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WWE TLC. Kalisto hits the ring and attacks Enzo, chasing him from the ring.
- Jack Gallagher vs. Rich Swann: The match closes out with Swann getting a near fall Tiger Driver on Gallagher. Gallagher bails to the floor. Swann goes for a suicide dive, but Kendrick steps in the way and hits Swann with the ring bell causing a DQ.
Winner: Rich Swann, by DQ.
- After the match, Cedric Alexander, Swann, Kendrick and Gallagher all brawl until order is restored.
- Drew Gulak's Power Point Presentation: Gulak is in the ring and talks about "Drewtopia", a place where unnecessary chants and top rope dives are non existent. Gulak says he refuses to let Akira Tozawa and his awful "Ah" chants ruin 205 Live. Gulak mocks the crowd after getting "This is boring" chants. Gulak promises us another Drew Gulak Championship Power Point Presentation this Sunday at WWE TLC.
- Kalisto and Mustafa Ali vs. Enzo Amore and Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Ali attacking Enzo and getting a near fall rolling neck breaker. Enzo misses a drop kick off the top rope as Kalisto tags in. Enzo counters a cross body for a near fall. Kalisto hits Salida Del Sol on Enzo and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Kalisto and Mustafa Ali, by pinfall.
- After the match, all four men brawl until Enzo escapes to end the show.
*** NXT ***
- World Title Match Announced: NXT announced this week that one night before NXT WarGames, Drew McIntyre will defend the NXT World Championship against Adam Cole at a live event in San Antonio, Texas. It was also announced that Shawn Michaels will be the special guest referee for the match.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap ** This week's main event saw Rosemary battle Taya Valkyrie.
- Moose and Stephen Bonner arrive with American Top Tag Team's championship belts.
- Chris Adonis vs. Johnny Impact: The match closes out with Adonis and Impact fighting on the ropes. Impact drops Adonis off the ropes and hits Countdown to Impact to score the pinfall.
Winner: Johnny Impact, by pinfall.
- After the match, Eli Drake tries to attack Impact. Impact rips off Drake's pants and beats Drake with his own belt until Adonis attacks Impact from behind. Drake chokes Impact with his pants and beats Impact with his belt. Garza Jr. hits the ring with a steel chair and makes the save.
- "Fatal Five Way Match": James Storm vs El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Ethan Carter vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Texano: The match closes out with Storm and Texano trading punches and then teaming up on Fantasma. Texano scores the pinfall on EC3 to take the victory.
Winner: Texano, by pinfall.
- oVe is shown arriving in Mexico to defend the Impact Tag Team Championship against LAX.
- Backstage, James Storm and Ethan Carter argue about losing. Eddie Edwards tells them that they need to learn how to work together as a team.
- In Jim Cornette's office, Scott D'Amore, Cornette, and Dan Lambert are all arguing about what Moose and Stephen Bonner did to the ATT's facility last week.
- Andrew Everett vs. Dezmond Xavier: The match closes out with Trevor Lee distracting Xavier. Everett lands a boot, but Xavier comes back with a springboard kick and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Dezmond Xavier, by pinfall.
- In Mexico, oVe are searching for Konnan, but are told if they want to see him, they have to defend the titles. oVe says it isn't a problem
- Grado Promo: Grado is mad that he's been paid poorly working for Joseph Park the past few weeks. Park comes to the ring and tries to defend his actions, but Grado wants none of it. Park says if it wasn't for him then Grado would've gotten deported back to England. Park offers Grado a contract that says if Grado wins he can stay in America, but if he loses he has to go back to England. Grado quickly accepts and signs the contract. Park then breaks the news that the contract says Grado will face Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match.
- In the parking garage, Grado rushes to his car and can't believe he signed to face Abyss. James Mitchell appears and tells Grado that Abyss will send Grado straight to hell.
- "Impact World Tag Team Championship Match": oVe (c) vs. Black Diamond and Black Danger: The match closes out with Diamond attempting a hurricanrana, but gets caught in the face with a super kick by Jake Crist. oVe hit a spike piledriver and score the pinfall.
Winners: oVe, by pinfall, to retain the Impact World Tag Team Championship.
- American Top Team Promo: Lambert says Bobby Lashley worked for Impact as a favor to Jeff Jarrett. Lambert says he's a huge fan of wrestling and brags about all the memorabilia he has. Lambert says Moose and Stephen Bonner made a huge mistake trashing their facility and taking championship title memorabilia. Lambert dares Moose and Bonner to show up at Bound For Glory and fight Lashley and King Mo. Moose and Bonner interrupt with all of ATT's titles they stole. Lashley suddenly attacks from behind and sends Moose into the steel steps. Lashley then spears both Moose and Bonner as security hits the ring. Lashley takes out security as Lambert mocks Moose and Bonner. Moose gets to his feet and takes another spear from Lashley.
- In Mexico, oVe find Konnan and want their pay for tonight's match. Konnan talks oVe into defending the titles against LAX at Bound For Glory.
- Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary: The match closes out with Taya hitting a suplex and double knees on Rosemary. Rosemary dodges a second attempt at double knees and lands a release german suplex. Taya unloads kicks on Rosemary, but Rosemary is back up and goes for Red Wedding. Taya counters, hits a northern lights suplex and then a double foot stomp to the face for the pinfall.
Winner: Taya Valkyrie, by pinfall.
- After the match, Taya goes for Road to Valhalla, but Rosemary counters and mists Taya in the face. Rosemary challenges Taya to a match at Bound For Glory and promises that it could get bloody to end the show.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** This week The Kingdom battled Seek and Destroy in a Six Man Tag Team Match main event.
- Kushida vs. Scorpio Sky: The match closes out with Kushida trapping Scorpio in a cross arm breaker submission. Scorpio fights from tapping and reaches for the ropes. Christopher Daniels suddenly hits the ring with an air horn and distracts everyone. Kazarian jumps Kushida from behind and the match is thrown out.
Winner: No Contest.
- After the match, The Addiction lay out Scorpio with Celebrity Rehab and then go after Kushida. Jay Lethal hits the ring and makes the save.
- Jay Lethal says he's sick of The Addiction trying to ruin Ring of Honor. Lethal along with Kushida challenge The Addiction to a future tag team match.
- Bully Ray Promo: Bully continues his concussion/retirement speeches. Bully says the doctor has ordered him to not wrestle anymore because head trauma is a serious condition. As much as he'd love to get revenge on Jay Briscoe, he just can't physically do it. Bully says he has to do what's best for his family, thanks the fans and hints at retirement. As Bully leaves the ring, Mark Briscoe confronts him. Mark shakes Bully's hand, gives him a bro hug and tells him that he doesn't have an issue with Bully, it's only Jay that does.
- Cody Rhodes Signs His ROH Contract: Cody Rhodes along with The Bullet Club are in the ring as Cody finally officially signs an ROH contract. The Club all shake Cody's hand and his wife Brandi kisses him. Cody says that even though he's dressed in a suit, he's willing to defend the ROH World Heavyweight Championship tonight. Cody calls out his #1 Contender, Cheeseburger. Cody applauds Cheeseburger and calls out a referee.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match": Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Cheeseburger: The match closes out with Cody unloading knees on Cheeseburger. Cody charges, misses and hits the turnbuckle. Cheeseburger hits a springboard knee and gets a near fall. Cody ducks a Cheeseburger charge and hits Cross Rhodes, but Cody doesn't cover. Cody tries to use his boot as a weapon, but Cheeseburger hits Cody with a belt and gets a near fall. Cody runs to the corner, grabs his dress jacket and throws it in Cheeseburger's face. Cody catches Cheeseburger while distracted and makes him tap out to the American Death lock submission.
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by submission, to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Championship.
- Coleman’s Pulpit: Caprice Coleman is in the ring for his next edition of Coleman's Pulpit. Coleman calls out Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara as his guests. Coleman talks about how they beat down Cheeseburger. Ferrara says everytime he sees a real cheeseburger he gets pissed off. Rhett and Ferrara have no regrets on what they did to Cheeseburger because he was selfish. Rhett and Ferrara warn everyone that they are about to become the most feared tag team in ROH.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Kingdom vs. Seek and Destroy: The match closes out with Taven hitting a suicide dive, but takes out the rest of The Kingdom by mistake. Gresham goes to the apron and hits a moonsault to the floor on The Kingdom. Sabin hits a missile drop kick and then he and Shelley unload kicks in the corner. Shelley goes to the top rope, but O'Ryan grabs his baseball bat and distracts the referee. Vinnie trips up Shelley and then tosses Taven his stick. Taven blasts Sabin with the stick, rolls up Sabin with a handful of tights and scores the pinfall.
Winners: The Kingdom, by pinfall.
- The Bullet Club Brings In The Freebird Rule: This past weekend during the 4 night Global Wars tour, The Bullet Club officially brought in the Bullet Club Rule when defending the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship. Similar to the old Freebird Rule, it means that any three members of The Bullet Club can defend the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship.
** Global Wars Buffalo Recap ** This past week Ring of Honor Wrestling invaded Buffalo for a special live event. The main event of the show saw The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega defend the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship against The Kingdom. Alot more action took place as well in this quick recap of the show.
- Deonna Purrazzo defeated Sumie Sakai, by submission with an armbar.
- Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara defeated Coast to Coast, by pinfall with the top rope suplex/splash combo.
- Kushida defeated Hangman Adam Page, by submission with the Hoverboard submission.
- Jay Lethal defeated Kazarian, by pinfall with the Lethal Injection.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Minoru Suzuki and The Killer Elite Squad defeated War Machine and Mark Briscoe, by pinfall after Suzuki hit the Gotch Piledriver on Briscoe.
- Bully Ray gave thanks to Buffalo for following his career and announced that he may have to retire due to injuries suffered at Death Before Dishonor.
- Mandy Leon defeated Jenny Rose, by pinfall with a modified pump handle driver.
- Hiromu Takahashi defeated Christopher Daniels, by submission after Takahashi countered a hurricanrana into a Triangle Choke submission.
- Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll defeated Toru Yano and Yoshi Hashi, by pinfall after Cody low blowed Yano and then hit Cross Rhodes.
- Punishment Martinez defeated Will Ospreay, by pinfall with his finisher.
- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega (c) defeated The Kingdom, by pinfall after hitting a One Winged Angel/Meltzer Driver combo.
** Global Wars Columbus Recap ** This past week, Ring of Honor Wrestling invaded Columbus, Ohio for a special live event in the Buckeye Nation! Cody Rhodes defended the ROH World Heavyweight Championship against Kushida plus a lot more action took place. Here is the quick recap of the show.
- The Addiction defeated Jay White and Jonathan Gresham, by pinfall, after hitting Celebrity Rehab on White.
- Jay Lethal defeated Hiromu Takahashi, by pinfall, after hitting a Stunner and following that up with the Lethal Injection.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (c) defeated Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser, by pinfall, after hitting Skull and Bones on Bruiser.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": CHAOS (Will Ospreay, Toru Yano and Yoshi Hashi) defeated Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and The Killer Elite Squad), by pinfall, after Yoshi rolls up Lance Archer.
- Sumie Sakai defeated Holidead, by pinfall, with a cradle.
- Shane Taylor defeated Josh Woods, by pinfall, with a sitdown piledriver.
- Kenny King and Colt Cabana defeated Marty Scurll and Hangman Adam Page, by pinfall after King hit the Royal Flush on Page.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match": Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Kushida, by pinfall after countering Back to the Future into the Cross Rhodes.
- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega (c) defeated Flip Gordon, Trent Beretta and Chuck Taylor, by pinfall after hitting the One Winged Angel/Meltzer Driver combo.
** Global Wars Pittsburgh Recap ** This past week Ring of Honor Wrestling invaded Pittsburgh for a special live event in the Steel City. The main event of the show saw Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll defend the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship against CHAOS. Here is the quick recap of the show.
- Hiromu Takahashi defeated Mark Briscoe, by referee stoppage. It appeared that Briscoe dislocated his elbow while taking kicks from Takahashi.
- Best Friends (Trent Barreta and Chuck Taylor) defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara), by pinfall after Best Friends hit their combo finisher.
- Jay Lethal defeated Jay White, by pinfall with the Lethal Injection.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship, Triple Threat Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (c) defeated The Kingdom and The Young Bucks, by pinfall after Chris Sabin cradled Mark Jackson.
- "Six Woman Tag Team Match": Deonna Purrazzo, Mandy Leon and Jenny Rose defeated Faye Jackson, Britt Baker and Sumie Sakai, by submission after Deonna made Faye tap out to an armbar.
- "Proving Ground Reward Match": Kenny King defeated Josh Woods, Punishment Martinez, Hangman Adam Page, Matt Taven, and Kushida after scoring the pinfall on Woods with two Royal Flushes.
- War Machine defeated The Killer Elite Squad, by pinfall after War Machine hit the double team backbreaker/knee drop combo on Lance Archer.
- Bully Ray gave thanks to the Pittsburgh crowd. Bully isn't sure if he'll ever wrestle again so he wanted to give thanks to the Steel City one last time.
- Minoru Suzuki defeated Silas Young, by pinfall after Davey Boy Smith Jr. helped Suzuki. Suzuki hit the Gotch Piledriver on Young and scored the pinfall
- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match": Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll (c) defeated CHAOS (Will Ospreay, Toru Yano and Yoshi-Hashi), by submission after Scurll made Yano tap out to the Chicken Wing submission.
** Global Wars Chicago Recap ** This past week Ring of Honor invaded Chicago for a special live event in the Windy City. The main event of the show saw Kenny Omega defend his IWGP United States Championship against Yoshi Hashi. Here is the quick recap of the show.
- Cody Rhodes kicked off the show by taking credit for the success of the Global Wars tour, mocking the WWE's Roman Reigns and then chooses a fan in the crowd in a mask to kiss his ring. The fan turns out to be Dalton Castle, who attacks Cody and chases him from the ring.
- Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser defeated Trent and Chuck Taylor, by pinfall after Young hits Taylor with Misery.
- Marty Scurll defeated Hiromu Takahashi, by submission with the Chicken Wing.
- The Addiction defeated Cheeseburger and Kushida, by pinfall after the Best Meltzer Ever on Cheeseburger.
- The Addiction look to put Cheeseburger through a table, but Bully Ray makes the save and choke slams Kazarian through the table.
- Bully Ray gave thanks to the Chicago crowd and states that it may have been the last table he'll ever put anyone through as he hints retirement. Bully puts over the fans, ROH and God.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page defeated The Motor City Machine Guns, Jay White and Jonathan Gresham, by pinfall after Gresham gets taken out with the Rite of Passage.
- Titus and Ferrara defeated One Mean Team, by pinfall with a suplex/high cross combo.
- Jay Briscoe attacks One Man Team. Jay states that he tried to tell Mark Briscoe that they need to get back as being the best team in the business, but now Mark is injured. Jay tells Mark to hurry up and heal so they can take shit over.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Minoru Suzuki and The Killer Elite Squad defeated Shane Taylor, Jay Lethal and Kenny King, by pinfall after Suzuki hits the Gotch Piledriver on Taylor.
- Colt Cabana defeated Toru Yano, by pinfall with an elbow.
- Will Ospreay defeated Flip Gordon, by pinfall with the OsCutter.
- "IWGP United States Championship Match": Kenny Omega (c) defeated Yoshi Hashi, by pinfall after hitting the One Winged Angel.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Lucha Underground TV Recap ** This week was the 4th and final part to Ultima Lucha Tres, the season finale of Season 3.
- "Steel Cage Match": Matanza Cueto vs. Dragon Azteca Jr.: The match closes out with Matanza suplexing Azteca right through the cage wall and to the floor for the win. Dario Cueto arrives, restarts the match and states that it's not ending like that. Cueto than changes the rules to pin and submission only. Azteca attacks Cueto and rips his tuxedo off until Matanza saves his brother. Back in the cage, Matanza hits a german suplex and a clothesline. Azteca fights back, but Black Lotus climbs to the top of the cage, leaps off and takes out Azteca. Matanza hits Wrath of the Gods on Azteca and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Matanza Cueto, by pinfall.
- After the match, Black Lotus goes after Dario Cueto after finding out Cueto lied about who killed her parents. Matanza again saves his brother and lays out Lotus.
- "Battle For The Gauntlet, Elimination Match": Cage vs. Mil Muertes vs. Jeremiah Crane:
** First Elimination: Crane hits Cage in the head with a couple of wooden stakes. Crane slams Muertes right through a sheet of glass. Muertes comes back and apron power bombs Crane. Cage grabs a hammer and starts beating Muertes with it. Muertes gets laid on a table and Cage goes to the top rope. Crane cuts off Cage and trades shots with him on the ropes. Cage superplexes Crane off the top rope, on top of Muertes and right through the table. Cage then hits Weapon X on Crane and scores the pinfall.
** Final Elimination: Cage and Muertes trade kicks. Muertes hits a powerslam on Cage for a near fall. Cage with a suplex and a top rope elbow for a near fall. Jeremiah Crane returns and brawls with Cage. Cage takes out Crane, but gets laid out by Muertes with the Flatliner right on a steel chair for the pinfall.
Winner: Mil Muertes.
- After the match, Dario Cueto presents Mil Muertes with the gauntlet glove. King Cuerno suddenly returns and attacks Muertes. Cuerno lays out Muertes and takes the gauntlet glove as his prize.
- "Lucha Underground World Championship, Career vs. Title Match": Johnny Mundo (c) vs. Prince Puma: The match closes out with the referee going down. Jack Evans and PJ Black hit the ring and attack Puma. Taya brings out a second referee and Mundo gets a near fall. Mundo, Black and Evans beat down the second referee for failing to count to three. Angelico hits the ring and helps Puma fight off Worldwide Underground. Puma gets a near fall springboard 450 on Mundo. Angelico lays out Ricky Mundo and chases off WU. The action continues with Mundo getting a near fall Moonlight Drive on Puma. Mundo hits End of the World twice on Puma, but Puma somehow kicks out at two and a half. Puma unloads kicks, knees and hits a dropkick on Mundo. Puma hits the 630 on Mundo, scores the pinfall and wins the title.
Winner: Prince Puma, by pinfall, to win the Lucha Underground World Championship.
- After the match, Dario Cueto arrives and ruins Puma's celebration by informing him that he's defending the title right now in another Career vs. Title Match against Pentagon Jr., who's cashing in his Gift of the Gods Championship.
- "Lucha Underground World Championship, Career vs. Title Match": Prince Puma (c) vs. Pentagon Jr.: The match closes out with Puma and Pentagon trading shots. Pentagon hits a super kick, but Puma counters the Destroyer with a Destroyer of his own. Puma hits the Benadryller and gets a near fall. Puma goes for the 630, but Vampiro turns on Puma by pulling Pentagon out of the way. Pentagon hits the running package piledriver on Puma scores the pinfall, wins the title and ends Puma's career.
Winner: Pentagon Jr., by pinfall, to win the Lucha Underground World Championship.
- Season 3 closing credits show Puma leaving the building, King Cuerno has the gauntlet glove, a box with a spider inside is delivered to Sexy Star, The Rabbit Tribe is still worshiping Mascarita Sagrada, Fenix and Melissa leave together with Jeremiah Crane watching, DAGA has a sword and takes his place as Kobra Moon’s queen, Drago is still imprisoned and Pindar is executed for losing the trios titles, Vampiro meets his master, who is pleased that Puma is gone, Matanza is caged up, Rey Mysterio is still alive and Dario Cueto gets shot by the new management that will fix Cueto's mistakes.
- Season 4 News: At this time there still is no word on when and if there will be a Season 4 of Lucha Underground. LU is having issues getting many of their wrestlers to return and there are also production issues to even begin filming at the moment. I will keep you posted on when and if LU season 4 happens.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
- Yuji Nagata Celebrates 25th Anniversary: This past weekend, Yuji Nagata celebrated his 25th anniversary at Day 3 of Road To Power Struggle. Nagata gave his thanks to the fans, NJPW, received a sealed envelope and is given a very special tribute video. Later in the night, Nagata went on to defeat Manabu Nakanishi in his 25th Anniversary Match
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** Theme Song Of The Week **
This week's theme song goes to the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto. Kalisto defeated Enzo Amore this past week on RAW to win the title.
*** WWE ***
- The Usos Win Tag Team Championship: If you missed WWE Hell In A Cell last weekend, The Usos defeated The New Day inside the Hell In A Cell to win the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.
- Baron Corbin Wins United States Championship: If you missed WWE Hell In A Cell last weekend, Baron Corbin defeated AJ Styles and Tye Dillinger to win the WWE United States Championship.
- Kalisto Wins WWE Cruiserweight Championship: If you missed RAW this past week Kalisto defeated Enzo Amore to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- The Shield Reunite: The Shield officially reunited this past week on RAW and took out The Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro and Braun Strowman.
- Sami Zayn Turns Heel: If you missed WWE Hell In A Cell last weekend, Sami Zayn made a heel turn as he assisted Kevin Owens in his victory over Shane McMahon.
- Bray Wyatt Introduces Sister Abigail: This past week on RAW, Bray Wyatt officially introduced Sister Abigail to Finn Balor. Bray appeared in a black veil and spoke in a demonic woman's voice. It appears that Bray will dress and act like Sister Abigail as his split personality.
- Neville Asks For Release: Rumors stated on Tuesday that Neville asked for his release from WWE after he was originally booked to face Enzo Amore and lose this past Monday on RAW. It's unknown if this is the main reason why Neville requested his release or if there is more reasons.
- Neville Update: As the week has gone on there has been no legit story as to whether or not Neville asked for his release and whether it's been granted or not. There have been many wrestlers on Twitter, however, trying to convince Neville to make the jump to either Ring of Honor or NJPW.
- Survivor Series News: According to sources, WWE may be planning a RAW vs. Smackdown Live theme for this year's event. Two matches that have already been talked about is a Non Title Champion vs. Champion match between Brock Lesnar and Jinder Mahal. Another match that has been talked about is Team Kevin Owens vs. Team Shane McMahon.
- Big Show News: According to sources, Big Show was originally stated to be retiring in January of 2018. Rumors are that Show is rehabbing his current injury and wants to make a return next year.
- Conor McGregor In Talks With WWE: Sources have stated that UFC fighter Conor McGregor is currently in talks with the WWE for a one time only appearance at Wrestlemania 34.
** 205 Live Recap ** The main event of the show saw WWE Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto and Mustafa Ali battle Enzo Amore and Ariya Daivari.
- Kalisto Promo: New WWE Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto is in the ring to celebrate his title win on RAW. Kalisto says it's a dream come true, he did it on Eddie Guerrero's birthday and he will bring honor and respect to the title. Enzo Amore interrupts. Enzo says he put 205 Live on his back, Kalisto can't do it and calls Kalisto a hypocrite for using Mustafa Ali to help him win the title. Enzo guarantees he's winning the title back at WWE TLC. Ariya Daivari tries to attack Kalisto from behind, but gets caught. Enzo and Daivari 2 on 1 beat down Kalisto until Mustafa Ali hits the ring for the save.
- "Two Out of Three Falls Match": Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins:
** First Fall: Perkins goes for the knee bar submission on Swann, but Swann counters it and scores the pinfall to take the 1-0 lead.
** Second Fall: Both men take each other out with double clotheslines. Perkins cuts off Swann on the top rope. Perkins takes down Swann and applies the knee bar submission. Swann escapes and gets a near fall running Phoenix Splash on Perkins. Swann goes to the top rope and hits another Phoenix Splash to score the pinfall and sweep the match 2-0.
Winner: Rich Swann.
- Backstage, Drew Gulak applauds Enzo Amore for sticking to his guns. Gulak can't stand Kalisto and thanks Enzo for finally waking him up to this realization.
- Akira Tozawa vs. Drew Gulak: Before the match can even start, Gulak attacks Tozawa on the stage. Gulak stomps on Tozawa, hits him with his protesting sign in the throat and sends Tozawa into the LED board before walking out.
Winner: No Contest.
- Backstage, Cedric Alexander is interviewed. Alexander says he's not afraid to get his hands dirty against Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher. He's not backing down and he will be ready for their next attack.
- Mustafa Ali and Kalisto vs. Enzo Amore and Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Kalisto hot tagging and unloading on Enzo and Daivari. Ali and Kalisto hit double suicide dives. Back in the ring, Kalisto gets distracted as Enzo sends Ali face first into the ring post. Kalisto kicks out of a Daivari pinfall and hits Salida Del Sol for his own pinfall.
Winners: Kalisto and Mustafa Ali, by pinfall.
*** NXT ***
- New Undisputed Era Member: This past week on NXT TV, Taynara Conti was revealed as the fourth member of the Undisputed Era faction, as she arrived with Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly before attacking Nikki Cross.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap ** This week's main event saw Johnny Impact battle Garza Jr. to determine a new #1 Contender to the Impact World Heavyweight Championship.
- LAX Promo: LAX are ready for their 5150 Street Fight Match against oVe at Bound For Glory. Santana wants to fight someone tonight. oVe arrives with steel chairs and state they fight tonight in any kind of match. Diamante says they're fighting all of them in a 5150 Street Fight Match at Bound For Glory and then slaps Dave Crist in the face. A brawl breaks out which ends with Dave getting laid out with a cutter on a chair and Jake getting tossed through a table.
- Rosemary vs. Anna Harper: The match closes out with Rosemary making quick work of Anna with the Red Wedding for the pinfall.
Winner: Rosemary, by pinfall.
- After the match, Rosemary invites Taya Valkyrie to come dance with the devil. Taya arrives and goes face to face with Rosemary. Rosemary attempts to mist Taya, but Taya blocks it and mists Rosemary in the face. Taya lays out Rosemary with Road to Valhalla to end the segment.
- Taryn Terrell Promo: Taryn mocks Gail Kim and her husband which immediately brings Gail out. Gail says the mind games won't work and karma will eventually slap Taryn in the face. Gail slaps Taryn and stomps away on her until she escapes the ring to end the segment.
- Backstage, Sienna plans to destroy Allie tonight. Texano promotes AAA Wrestling. Caleb Konley is out next and says their match tonight is dedicated to his friend Trevor Lee.
- In a parking lot, Grado seems to have more issues with Joseph Park as Park refers to Grado as being a meal ticket towards him.
- "Six Person Tag Team Match": Sienna, Caleb Konley, and Texano vs. Allie, Dezmond Xavier, and James Storm: The match closes out with Konley slapping Xavier. Xavier comes back and kicks Konley in the face. Xavier goes to the top rope, but gets tripped up by Trevor Lee. Storm hits the Last Call on Konley and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Allie, Dezmond Xavier and James Storm, by pinfall.
- At LAX's Headquarters, LAX laugh that they got oVe to accept their match at Bound For Glory.
- Moose is shown with former MMA fighter Stephan Bonnar, both with metal pipes and arriving at Bobby Lashley's MMA Fight Team's facility.
- "#1 Contenders Match": Johnny Impact vs. Garza Jr.: The match closes out with Garza going to the top rope, but gets kicked by Impact. Impact goes for a superplex, but Garza shoves him away. Garza gets a near fall drop kick on Impact. Both men trade offense and pinfall until Impact holds a pinfall for the victory.
Winner: Johnny Impact, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contender to the Impact World Heavyweight Championship.
- After the match, Chris Adonis hits Impact in the back of the head with a piece of wood.
- At Bobby Lashley's MMA Fight Team's facility, Moose and Stephan Bonnar destroy the trophy cases, trophies and dump all their memorabilia on the floor before leaving to end the show.
- Global Wrestling Network News: This past week Impact Wrestling officially kicked off the Global Wrestling Network. GWN will highlight the entire 16 year history of NWA/TNA/Impact/GFW history. The cost for the network is 7.99 a month.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** The main event of the show saw The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page defend the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship against Silas Young, The Beer City Bruiser and Minoru Suzuki.
- Silas Young and Beer City Bruiser Promo: Silas shows off his scars from battling Jay Lethal at Death Before Dishonor and says they're scars of a real man. Young announces that he and Beer City are going after the Six Man Tag Team Championship and have found the perfect partner in Minoru Suzuki. The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page interrupt, mock the trio and promise to see them in the main event tonight.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kenny King (c) vs. Josh Woods: The match closes out with Woods applying a choke hold on King. King is able to counter out of it and get the rollup pinfall to retain his title.
Winner: Kenny King, by pinfall, to retain the ROH Television Championship.
- After the match, King says he'll take on all comers and defend the title against anyone. Shane Taylor, Chuckie T, Punishment Martinez and Mark Briscoe all interrupt and demand title shots. King says they'll all have to bow down to the King if they want title shots.
- Jay Briscoe Promo: Jay Briscoe is about to explain why he attacked Bully Ray at Death Before Dishonor, but gets interrupted by Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer tells Jay old stories about how tough Bully Ray is, but after what Jay did to Bully at Death Before Dishonor, Bully's career may be over. Dreamer tells Jay that he messed up and this will come back on Jay and he has no idea what hell will come with it. Jay looks a little concerned and walks out to end the segment.
- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page (c) vs. Silas Young, The Beer City Bruiser and Minoru Suzuki: The match closes out with Hangman hitting the Indytaker on Young outside. Hangman hits the Rite of Passage on Bruiser and scores the pinfall to retain the titles.
Winners: The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page, by pinfall, to retain the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship.
- After the match, Bruiser blames Suzuki for their loss and they begin brawling. ROH officials have to separate Young, Bruiser and Suzuki to end the show.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Ultima Lucha Tres ** This week was part 3 of 4 of the Lucha Underground season finale.
- "Last Luchadora Standing Match": Taya vs. Sexy Star: The match closes out with both ladies brawling into the crowd. Taya unloads chops and then grabs a table. Taya stacks some tables and then trades kicks with Sexy. Both ladies fight into the upper balcony and trade chops. Both ladies fight into the camera deck area and both end up falling and crashing through the stacked tables. The referee counts to 10 with Sexy Star barely answering the count for the win.
Winner: Sexy Star.
- "Lucha Underground Trios Championship Match": The Reptile Tribe (Drago, Vibora, Pindar)(c) vs. The Mack, Killshot and Dante Fox: The match closes out with Fox hitting a suicide dive. Drago follows with a suicide dive of his own. Vibora hits a lariat on Killshot. Mack hits a pounce on Vibora. Fox and Killshot team together and hit suicide dives. Kobra Moon slides Pindar a weapon, but Mack stops it from being used. Fox hits Lo Mein Pain and Mack hits a Stunner. Killshot hits the double foot stomp and Mack scores the pinfall to win the titles.
Winners: The Mack, Dante Fox and Killshot, by pinfall, to win the Lucha Underground Trios Championship.
- "Lucha Underground Gift of The Gods Championship, Ladder Match": Pentagon vs. Son of Havoc: The match closes out with Havoc beating down Pentagon and then stacking steel chairs. Pentagon hits the package piledriver on the chairs. Pentagon sets up a bridged ladder against the ropes and then sets up a table. Havoc is laid on the table and then Pentagon climbs the ladder. Havoc cuts off Pentagon, Pentagon unloads kicks and both men brawl while on the bridged ladder. Pentagon tosses Havoc off and right through a table. Pentagon climbs the ladder and grabs the title for the victory.
Winner: Pentagon, to win the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship.
- At Vampiro's Lair, Vampiro tells Prince Puma to defeat Johnny Mundo so he can save his career and win the title. Puma agrees with his mission. A mystery voice applauds Vampiro on doing a great job. Vampiro thanks the voice and calls it master.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
** King of Pro Wrestling ** NJPW returned with their King of Pro Wrestling pay per view. Kazuchika Okada defended his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Evil. Tetsuya Naito defended his Wrestle Kingdom 12 briefcase against Tomohiro Ishii.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Sanada, Hiromu Takahashi and Bushi vs. Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi and Leo Tonga: The match closes out with Bushi misting Fale in the face and getting the roll up pinfall.
Winners: Sanada, Hiromu Takahashi and Bushi, by pinfall.
- Toru Yano and Hirooki Goto vs. Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.: The match closes out with Yano and Suzuki brawling outside. Yano lands a low blow on Suzuki and beats the 20 count for the win.
Winners: Toru Yano and Hirooki Goto, by countout.
- "IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship Match": Ryusuke Taguchi and Ricochet (c) vs. Roppongi 3K (Sho Tanaka and Yohei Komatsu): The match closes out with Ricochet getting a rollup into a double foot stomp. Roppongi 3K regain control, hit the double team Flatliner, score the pinfall and win the titles.
Winners: Roppongi 3K, by pinfall, to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- "IWGP Tag Team Championship, Tornado Rules, Elimination Match": The Killer Elite Squad (Lance Archer and Davey Boy Smith Jr.) (c) vs. War Machine (Hanson and Rowe) vs. Guerillas of Destiny (Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga): KES score the first fall elimination on GOD. Loa crashes into a steel chair wedged in the corner and gets pinned with the Killer Bomb. The match closes out with War Machine attempting to put Archer through a table. Smith makes the save, KES hit a Killer Bomb right through the table, score the pinfall and retain their titles.
Winners: Killer Elite Squad, to retain the IWGP Tag Team Championship.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Yoshi Hashi, Beretta and Jado vs. Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll: The match closes out with all six men brawling. Jado traps Scurll in a cross face submission. Scurll counters out of it, applies the chicken wing submission and gets Jado to tap out.
Winners: Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll, by submission.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi and Togi Makabe vs. Kota Ibushi and Juice Robinson: The match closes out with Makabe going for the King Kong knee drop, but comes up empty. Juice hits Pulp Friction and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Kota Ibushi and Juice Robinson, by pinfall.
- "IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match": Kushida (c) vs. Will Ospreay: The match closes out with Kushida countering the OsCutter into the Hoverboard Lock submission. Ospreay escapes, counters Back To The Future, but gets hit with a Kushida Cutter. Ospreay catches Kushida with a flapjack and follows with the OsCutter to score the pinfall and win the title.
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall, to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
- After the match, Hiromu Takahashi arrives but so does Marty Scurll, who breaks Takahashi's fingers. Scurll makes an open challenge to Ospreay.
- "WrestleKingdom 12 Briefcase Match": G1 Winner Tetsuya Naito vs. Tomohiro Ishii: The match closes out with Naito countering a brain buster and gets a near fall Destino on Ishii. Naito hits a second Destino on Ishii and scores the pinfall, to retain his briefcase.
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall, to retain the Wrestle Kingdom 12 Breifcase.
- "IWGP Heavyweight Championship Match": Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Evil: The match closes out with Evil countering the Rainmaker with a head butt and a near fall. Okada counters Everything Is Evil and hits the Rainmaker on Evil. Okada hits a Tombstone and another Rainmaker to score the pinfall to retain his title.
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall, to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
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