NHL
Montreal Canadiens @ Chicago Blackhawks (NHL, 7pm)
SOCCER
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ Portland Timbers (FOX Sports 1, 7:30pm)
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern Munich (FOX Sports 1, 10pm)
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta, PREMIERE (Bravo, 8pm)
Shameless, PREMIERE (Showtime, 9pm)
The Girlfriend Experience, PREMIERE (Starz, 9pm)
Guy's Big Project, PREMIERE (Food Network, 9pm)
Xscape Still Kickin It, PREMIERE (Bravo, 9pm)
SMILF, PREMIERE (Showtime, 10pm)
WAGS LA, PREMIERE (E!, 10pm)
Married To Medicine, PREMIERE (Bravo, 10pm)
Beach Hunters, PREMIERE (HGTV, 10pm)
MONDAY 11/6
NFL
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers (ESPN, 8:15pm)
NHL Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Rangers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
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Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge, PREMIERE (HBO, 9pm)
Teen Mom 2, FINALE (MTV, 9pm)
Holiday Baking Championship, PREMIERE (Food Network, 9pm)
30 For 30
"Nature Boy", The life and career of WWE legend Ric Flair (ESPN, 10pm)
NBA Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio/NBA TV, 7pm)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Sacramento Kings (NBA TV, 10pm)
MLB
2017 Gold Glove Awards (ESPN, 9pm)
NHL Nashville Predators @ Columbus Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres (NBC Sports, 7pm)
Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks (NBC Sports, 10pm)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Akron @ Miami (OH) (ESPN 2, 7:30pm)
Bowling Green @ Buffalo (ESPNU, 7:30pm)
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The Curse Of Oak Island, PREMIERE (History, 9pm)
The Long Road Home, PREMIERE (NatGeo, 9pm)
The Challenge, FINALE (MTV, 10pm)
Damnation, PREMIERE (USA, 10pm)
Mystery Of The Lost Islands, PREMIERE (Animal Planet, 10pm)
WEDNESDAY 11/8
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers @ Boston Celtics (ESPN, 8pm)
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Golden State Warriors (ESPN, 10:30pm)
NHL
Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers (NBC Sports, 8pm)
Tampa Bay Lightning @ San Jose Sharks (NBC Sports, 10:30pm)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Kent State @ Western Michigan (CBS SportsNet, 7pm)
Toledo @ Ohio (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Eastern Michigan @ Central Michigan (ESPNU, 8pm)
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The 51st Annual CMA Awards, LIVE (ABC, 8pm)
Iron Chef Showdown, PREMIERE (Food Network, 9pm)
Storage Wars, PREMIERE (A&E, 9pm)
Ozzy and Jack's World Detour, PREMIERE (A&E, 10pm)
The A Word, PREMIERE (Sundance, 10pm)
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets (TNT, 8pm)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets (TNT, 10:30pm)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ball State @ Northern Illinois (CBS SportsNet, 7pm)
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State (ESPNU, 7:30pm)
North Carolina @ Pittsburgh (ESPN, 8pm)
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The Curse Of Oak Island: Digging Deeper, PREMIERE (History, 8pm)
Nathan For You, FINALE (Comedy Central, 9pm)
The First 48: Killer Break, PREMIERE (A&E, 9pm)
Tamar & Vince, PREMIERE (WE TV, 9pm)
Ice Road Truckers, FINALE (History, 10pm)
The Cromarties, PREMIERE (USA, 10pm)
FRIDAY 11/10
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Temple @ Cincinnati (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Brown @ Dartmouth (NBC Sports, 8pm)
Pittsburgh @ Navy (CBS SportsNet, 9pm)
BYU @ UNLV (ESPN 2, 10:30pm)
Washington @ Stanford (FOX Sports 1, 10:30pm)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Texas A&M vs. West Virginia (ESPN, 6pm)
Northern Iowa @ North Carolina (ESPNU, 7pm)
Tennessee State @ Kansas (ESPNU, 9pm)
Georgia Tech vs. UCLA (ESPN, 11:30pm)
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks @ San Antonio Spurs (ESPN, 9pm)
NHL Carolina Hurricanes @ Columbus Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals (NHL, 7pm)
NFL
A Football Life: Larry Fitzgerald (NFL, 9pm)
MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live 187 (Spike, 9pm)
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Marvel's Inhumans, FINALE (ABC, 9pm)
Mike Judge Presents: Tales From The Tour Bus, FINALE (Cinemax, 10pm)
SATURDAY 11/11
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Michigan State @ Ohio State (FOX, 12pm)
Florida @ South Carolina (CBS, 12pm)
Rutgers @ Penn State (Big Ten, 12pm)
Oklahoma State @ Iowa State (ABC, 12pm)
Arkansas @ LSU (ESPN, 12pm)
North Carolina State @ Boston College (ESPN 2, 12pm)
Georgia @ Auburn (CBS, 3:30pm)
Iowa @ Wisconsin (ABC, 3:30pm)
Florida State @ Clemson (ESPN, 3:30pm)
Virginia @ Louisville (ESPNU, 3:30pm)
West Virginia @ Kansas State (ESPN 2, 3:30pm)
USC @ Colorado (FOX, 4pm)
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 of the week is "Go For Broke" by Machine Gun Kelly. The song is this year's featured song for WWE SummerSlam 2017.
*** WWE ***
- Ric Flair Hospitalized: In case you haven't heard, last weekend Ric Flair went into the hospital with what was being called heart related problems. Flair was then placed into a induced coma and went into surgery on Monday. The Flair family have been very quiet on what is going on and how Ric is doing. Many rumors have stated that he was not good and in critical condition, had colon surgery and some even said that he was in stable condition. It is still unknown at this time what exactly happened and what the well being on Flair is at the moment.
- Ric Flair's Fiancee Comments: According to TMZ Sports, Ric Flair's Fiancée, Wendy Barlow, posted a message on her Facebook page, giving us all an update on Flair's status. The following is what she wrote:
"I took Ric to the hospital Friday night with severe abdominal pain. From that moment on it all seems like a nightmare, multiple organ problems. Not to go into too many details, I want everyone to know he still needs prayers as he is still in critical condition. And no, he did not have colon surgery, it was another surgery!"
According to PWInsider, the successful surgery was on his bowels due to a massive obstruction that was complicated by other health issues, including the heart. Things took a turn for the worse when his kidneys failed, he's currently undergoing dialysis to help fix the situation. Flair is still in a critical state that will require some time to recover from with at least one more surgery in the upcoming weeks.
- Sasha Banks Becomes #1 Contender: This past Monday on RAW, Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax to become the new #1 Contender to the WWE RAW Women's Championship.
- Baron Corbin Cashes In On Smackdown Live: If you missed Smackdown Live this past Tuesday night, Baron Corbin cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase on Jinder Mahal, however, lost thanks to John Cena distracting Corbin.
- Undertaker Spotted: A picture going around social media this weekend is one of The Undertaker getting off a airplane in New York City. Could we see The Deadman return again at WWE SummerSlam??
- Shelton Benjamin Set To Return: PWInsider announced this week that Shelton Benjamin has agreed to return to the WWE. Benjamin was supposed to return last summer, but a rotator cuff injury sidelined him. It's unknown when Benjamin will make his debut.
- Scott Dawson Update: According to sources, Scott Dawson underwent surgery to repair his torn biceps this past week. Dawson is expected to make his return to the ring in December.
- SummerSlam Recap: Just a friendly reminder WWE SummerSlam is tonight. If you can't see the show then be sure to check out my recap of the show right here on TripleThreatCLE.com.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week's show saw the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa celebrate his title win with his own celebration.
- Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese and Drew Gulak: The match closes out with Alexander landing drop kicks and an elbow on Nese. Nese drops Alexander then ends up outside brawling with Metalik. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check on Gulak and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari, Lince Dorado are laughing about Neville losing the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Neville appears, angry, and throws a chair across the room.
- Brian Kendrick vs. Mustafa Ali: The match closes out with Kendrick sending Ali outside and attacks him. Jack Gallagher suddenly attacks Kendrick from behind and unloads knees and punches. Kendrick escapes and runs through the crowd.
Winner: Brian Kendrick, by DQ.
- Backstage, Ariya Daivari informs Rich Swann that he's taking TJ Perkins' place in their match tonight. Swann demands to know why, but Daivari tells Swann to worry about the match and not Perkins.
- Ariya Daivari vs. Rich Swann: The match closes out with Swann unloading kicks. Daivari drops Swann with a handful of hair and goes to the top rope. Daivari misses a splash and gets a spinning kick from Swann. Swann goes to the top rope when TJ Perkins' music plays. Perkins comes out on crutches and distracts Swann long enough for Daivari to get the pinfall.
Winner: Ariya Daivari, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Brian Kendrick is leaving the building and can't take Jack Gallagher anymore. Kendrick suggests a duel with Gallagher next week to settle things.
- Akira Tozawa's WWE Cruiserweight Championship Victory Celebration: Titus O'Neil introduces Akira Tozawa to the ring. Tozawa thanks the fans as Titus pops a bottle of champagne. Titus thanks Tozawa for achieving both of their dreams and then starts dancing. Neville interrupts the celebration and warns Tozawa that he has less than a week until Neville gets revenge and gets his title back. Titus says Neville with have to wait, but Neville charges the ring. Tozawa connects with shots and then tosses Neville into the barricade. Tozawa comes back with a suicide dive and then Titus lifts Tozawa onto his shoulders to celebrate to close the show
*** NXT ***
- Takeover: Brooklyn 3 Results: If you missed last night's show then be sure to check out my recap addition of Takeover: Brooklyn 3.
- Takeover: Brooklyn 4 News: WWE announced this week that NXT Takeover will officially be at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for Takeover: Brooklyn 4 in 2018. This will be the 4th year in a row for the event.
- Adam Cole BAYYY BAYYY!!: WWE officially announced this week that former ROH World Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole has signed with the WWE and will join NXT soon.
- Asuka Breaks Another Record: This week, NXT Women's Champion Asuka passed Rockin' Robin's 502 day reign as WWE Women's Champion. Asuka is now the longest reigning women's champion of any kind and the longest reigning champion in WWE history (besides the years long reigns by Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales and Bruno Sammartino that will likely never be surpassed).
*** GFW ***
** GFW Impact Recap ** This week's show was the made for TV Destination X pay per view. The main event of the show saw Bobby Lashley battle Matt Sydal with the winner receiving a title shot for any title they want.
- Backstage, an interviewer is trying to talk to Bruce Prichard. The door opens and she tells us that we are not going to believe who she just saw.
- "GFW Knockouts Championship Match": Sienna (c) vs. Gail Kim: The match closes out with Gail escaping a choke and nails Eat Defeat on Sienna. KM gets on the apron and Gail attacks him. While the referee is distracted, Taryn Terrell returns and lays out Gail with a Cutter. Sienna hits the AK47 on Gail next and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Sienna, by pinfall, to retain the GFW Knockouts Championship.
- Bruce Prichard Promo: Prichard is in the ring with the GFW Global Championship and announces that Alberto El Patron has surrendered the title to focus on his family. Prichard announces that he is giving the title back to Bobby Lashley, however, Jim Cornette arrives and heads to the ring. Cornette announces that Anthem called him to help fix things in GFW. Prichard demands security to remove Cornette. Cornette breaks the news to Prichard that he's fired and security takes Prichard away. Cornette announces that top name wrestlers will no longer come to GFW and be handed the world, they need to earn it like everyone else. Cornette announces a 20 man gauntlet next week to crown a new GFW Global Champion. LAX interrupt next and tell Cornette that Low Ki should be facing the Gauntlet winner not competing in it. Cornette says he feels for Low Ki, but he's still competing in the Gauntlet. LAX surround Cornette and he warns them that they'll all go to jail if they touch him. LAX step down, claiming to not be afraid of jail to end the segment.
- "Super X Cup Tournament Finals": Taiji Ishimori vs Dezmond Xavier: The match closes out with Xavier missing a 450 Splash and Ishimori hits a drop kick. Ishimori with a head kick, a head stand stomp, a gut buster and then gets a near fall 450 Splash on Xavier. Xavier counters an irish whip and connects with a back flip kick, knocking out Ishimori to score the pinfall and win the Super X Cup Tournament.
Winner: Dezmond Xavier, by pinfall.
- After the match, Xavier shakes Ishimori's hand, accepts the Super X Cup Trophy and promises that he's targeting who ever walks out the GFW X Division Champion tonight.
- Backstage, Bruce Prichard warns Karen Jarrett that she hasn't seen the last of him. Karen tells Prichard he'll never step foot in the Impact Zone ever again.
- Backstage, Joseph Park tells Grado he'll have to say goodbye to the Impact Zone next week.
- "GFW X Division Championship, Ladder Match: Sonjay Dutt (c) vs Trevor Lee: The match closes out with Dutt getting tossed into the barricade, but comes back and trips Lee into a ladder. Lee gets laid on a ladder and then Dutt hits a frog splash on top of him. Dutt climbs the ladder, but Caleb Conolly hits the ring, power bombs Dutt through a table and yells for Lee to go for the title. GFW icon Petey Williams suddenly hits the ring, hits the Canadian Destroyer on Conolly and yells for Dutt to grab the title. Lee climbs the ladder as Dutt springboards onto the ladder. Dutt sends Lee flying off the ladder and crashing onto another ladder below. Dutt grabs the title for the victory.
Winner: Sonjay Dutt, to retain the GFW X Division Championship.
- Backstage, Bobby Lashley says he's beating Matt Sydal tonight and regaining the GFW Global Championship.
- OVE vs Jason Cade and Wintz: OVE are Jake and Dave Crist from the independent promotions. The match closes out with OVE making quick work of their opponents for the pinfall.
Winners: OVE, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Moose and Ethan Carter ask to be in next week's Gauntlet. Jim Cornette says they are in. Eli Drake interrupts and mocks Cornette. Cornette enters Chris Adonis and Eli Drake in the Gauntlet. Cornette then tells Drake that since he thinks he's number one than he can enter the Gauntlet #1.
- "Winner Gets The Title Shot Of Their Choosing": Bobby Lashley vs. Matt Sydal: The match closes out with Sydal hitting a double knee on Lashley from the top rope. Lashley hits a spine buster on Sydal, gets a near fall and then hits a running power slam on Sydal for another near fall. Lashley hits the Dominator on Sydal and he again kicks out at two and a half. Lashley grabs a steel chair and the referee tries to take it from Lashley. Sydal catches Lashley off guard and kicks the chair in his face with a Van Daminator. Lashley counters the Shooting Star Press by getting his knees up on Sydal. Lashley goes for the spear, but Sydal dodges it, making Lashley hit the turnbuckle head first. Sydal rolls up Lashley and scores the upset pinfall.
Winner: Matt Sydal, by pinfall.
- After the match, one of Lashley's MMA corner men grab referee Brian Hebner and chokes him out. Lashley breaks it up to end the show.
- Alberto El Patron Stripped Of His Title: GFW announced this week that they have decided to strip Alberto El Patron of the GFW Undisputed Championship due to the altercation he had with Paige at the Orlando Airport last month.
- Alberto El Patron Comments On His Title Being Stripped: El Patron commented recently on GFW stripping him of the GFW Undisputed Championship. He had the following to say:
"My company Impact and I have come to an agreement that it's best for both parties if I be stripped from the championships. I came up with the suggestion just to show that Impact doesn't have favorites and everyone gets treated the same. Apologies to fans and my brothers and sisters in the company, even though I came out all clear and there was no wrong doing, it was still a scandal. So thanks for your support and let's move forward more positively. One day I hope to be your champ again! #SiSiSi"
- Tyrus Refuses To Do TV Tapings: Tyrus announced this week that he is now refusing to do TV tapings with GFW because he is unhappy with the way his character has been treated. Tyrus stated that he will not return to GFW until they figure out a better idea on where Tyrus' gimmick and character is going from here.
- Angelina Love Leaves GFW: GFW announced this past week that Angelina Love has asked for her release from the company, which GFW granted. Love's husband Davey Richards asked for his release last month as well, as he is looking at finishing up his degree to become a professional doctor.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** The main event of the show saw ROH Television Champion Kushida defend his title against Kenny King.
- Kazarian Promo: Kazarian states that the fans lack respect for Christopher Daniels, the fans are smarks and none of them deserve to see Christopher Daniels compete. Kazarian promises to ruin everything the fans love about ROH.
- Punishment Martinez vs. Flip Gordon: The match closes out with Martinez choke slamming Gordon off the top rope and scoring the pinfall.
Winner: Punishment Martinez, by pinfall.
- After the match, Jay White hits the ring and attacks Martinez. White and Martinez brawl until security separate both men.
- Backstage, Colt Cabana sends out a challenge to Dalton Castle and The Boys for a shot at the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship. Cabana says The Tempura Boys will be his partners.
- Dalton Castle Promo: Castle arrives on stage and tells Colt Cabana he's sick of him running his mouth so he and The Boys will battle Cabana and The Tempura Boys next week with the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship on the line.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kushida (c) vs. Kenny King: The match closes out with Kushida locking King in the Hoverboard Lock submission, but Hangman Adam Page and Marty Scurll hit the ring and attack Kushida.
Winner: Kushida, by DQ.
- After the match, Kenny King says he's not letting The Bullet Club ruin his title match and not get revenge. King offers Kushida to team with him and battle Page and Scurll now. Everyone accepts the challenge.
- Kushida and Kenny King vs. Hangman Adam Page and Marty Scurll: The match closes out with King hitting the Royal Flush on Page and scoring the pinfall.
Winners: Kushida and Kenny King, by pinfall.
- After the match, Kushida and King shake hands and King asks for another title shot.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Lucha Underground TV Recap ** This week's show saw the semi finals of The Cueto Cup Tournament take place.
- While working out, Cage gets confronted by Catrina, who demands Cage to hand over the Gauntlet before the evil takes him over. Cage refuses.
- Dario Cueto meets with Officer Joey Ryan. Ryan reveals that Veneno is actually Cortez Castro, an undercover cop. Dario announces Sexy Star vs. Veneno next week, in a mask vs. mask match.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Prince Puma vs. Fenix: The match closes out with Fenix hitting a running kick on Puma. Marty The Moth suddenly appears and stalks ring announcer Melissa Santos. Fenix takes out Marty with a moonsault. Puma hits Fenix with a knee and then a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Puma goes to the top rope and hits the 630 Splash on Fenix for the pinfall and advancing to the Finals.
Winner: Prince Puma, by pinfall.
- Mil Muertes is working out when Cage suddenly attacks him. Cage lays out Muertes with his Gauntlet glove and leaves. Catrina uses a magic rock to make Muertes rise and orders him to break Pentagon Dark in two later.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Pentagon Dark vs. Mil Muertes: The match closes out with Muertes hitting a snap slam for a near fall on Pentagon. Pentagon blocks a corner clothesline and hits a backstabber. Pentagon hits a super kick on Muertes and then kicks Catrina away, trying to interfere. Pentagon hits the double stomp on Muertes and scores the pinfall, advancing to the Finals.
Winner: Pentagon Dark, by pinfall.
- After the match, Pentagon tries to break Muertes' arm, but he escapes.
- Johnny Mundo and Rey Mysterio Meet Face To Face: Mundo arrives with security and says he's crushing Rey's dreams next week. Mundo mocks Rey's family and asks if Dominick is really his son. Rey and Mundo start brawling. Security save Mundo and then the rest of Worldwide Underground attack Rey. Mundo hits a Curb Stomp on Rey, as The Mack, Sexy Star and Dragon Azteca hit the ring. Prince Puma and Pentagon hit the ring next and they brawl with each other. Mil Muertes and Cage hit the ring next, with Cage nailing Mundo with a power bomb. Marty The Moth, Fenix, Mariposa, Vinny Massaro and Joey Ryan all arrive and start brawling. The Rabbit Tribe watches on top of Dario Cueto's office as Dante Fox and Killshot hit the ring next and brawl. Puma hits a 630 Splash and takes out a pile of guys outside. Rey hits the 619 on Mundo and stands tall to end the show.
** G1 Climax Finals ** After a huge grueling three week tournament, the Finals of the G1 Climax is here. Kenny Omega battled Tetsuya Naito in the Finals, to crown the #1 Contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, who will meet Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 12 on January 4th.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Taka Michinoku, Desperado, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Kushida, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask and Hirai Kawato: The match closes out with Kawato getting triple teamed and beat down. Kanemaru hits a second rope DDT on Kawato and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Taka Michinoku, Desperado, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by pinfall.
- After the match, all eight men brawled throughout the arena.
- Guerillas of Destiny vs. Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi: The match closes out with Loa picking up Nakanishi and hitting a Rikishi Driver to score the pinfall.
Winners: Guerillas of Destiny, by pinfall.
- Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Togi Makabe and David Finlay: The match closes out with Yoshi hitting Karma on Finlay and scoring the pinfall in a quick match.
Winners: Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi, by pinfall.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Juice Robinson, Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzen vs. Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi and Chase Owens: The match closes out with Juice hitting Pulp Fiction on Owens to score the pinfall.
Winners: Juice Robinson, Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzen, by pinfall.
- "IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks (c) vs. Ryusuke Taguchi and Ricochet: The match closes out with Taguchi countering The Young Bucks' second attempt at a Meltzer Driver and hits a springboard hip attack. Ricochet climbs the ropes, hits a Shooting Star Press, covers and scores the pinfall to win the titles.
Winners: Ryusuke Taguchi and Ricochet, by pinfall, to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Katsuyori Shibata Returns For A Promo: In a surprise return Shibata made his way to the ring to let the fans know that he was alive after almost becoming paralyzed a few months back in his match against Kazuchika Okada, when a very stiff head butt caused Shibata to collapse backstage and cause serious internal injuries.
- "IWGP Tag Team Championship Match": War Machine (c) vs. Cody Rhodes and Hangman Adam Page: The match closes out with Hanson hitting a Swanton outside on Cody. Hanson and Rowe then hit Fallout on Page and score the pinfall to retain their titles.
Winners: War Machine, by pinfall, to retain the IWGP Tag Team Championship.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. and Takashi Iizuka vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi and Michael Elgin: The match closes out with Elgin destroying all of his opponents in his path. Sabre, however, is able to trap Tanahashi in the Octopus Stretch submission and get the tap out win.
Winners: Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. and Takashi Iizuka, by submission.
- After the match, Elgin and Suzuki brawl into the crowd and take out every official that try to separate them.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Evil, Sanada, Bushi and Hiromu Takahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano and Gedo: The match closes out with Gedo getting destroyed by everyone's finishing moves. Hiromu traps Gedo in the Triangle Choke submission and gets the tap out win.
Winners: Evil, Sanada, Bushi and Hiromu Takahashi, by submission.
- After the match, Evil grabs Okada and lays him out with Darkness Falls right on top of a stack of steel chairs.
- "G1 Climax Tournament Finals Match": Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega: The match closes out with Naito countering the One Winged Angel and hits a reverse hurricanrana on Omega. Naito hits Destino, but Omega kicks out at two and a half. Naito goes for another Destino, but Omega counters, hits Croyt's Wrath and two V Trigger's. Omega goes for the One Winged Angel, but Naito counters and hits Destino. Omega is back up and hits another V Trigger. Naito comes back and plants a Koppo Kick on Omega. Omega counters Destino, but Naito is able to reverse the counter and nail Destino for the pinfall.
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall, to win the G1 Climax Tournament.
- After the match, Naito was presented the trophy and the G1 flag from Masahiro Chono. Naito thanks everyone and says this was a victory for the fans.
- Champions Profile: RYUSUKE TAGUCHI: Taguchi teamed with Ricochet this past week and defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Ryusuke Taguchi made his professional wrestling debut in 2002, was trained by NJPW Dojo and was born in Iwanuma, Miyagi.
- Taguchi has wrestled for NJPW and CMLL.
- Top Titles Won:
** 1 Time CMLL World Welterweight Champion.
** 2 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
** 6 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
** 2 Time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion.
- PWI ranked Taguchi #102 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2015.
- Champions Profile: RICOCHET: Ricochet teamed with Ryusuke Taguchi this past week and defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Ricochet made his professional wrestling debut in 2003, was trained by Chuck Taylor and Brandon Walker and was born in Paducah, Kentucky. Ricochet was also known as the masked wrestler Prince Puma in Lucha Underground.
- Ricochet has wrestled for NJPW, Lucha Underground, CHIKARA, EVOLVE, PWG and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
** 1 Time DDT Pro-Wrestling
Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Brave Gate Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Dream Gate Champion
** 1 Time Open the Triangle Gate Champion.
** 2 Time Open the Twin Gate Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Freedom Gate Champion.
** 2 Time Open the United Gate Champion.
** 1 Time HOG World Heavyweight Champion.
** 1 Time IPW Junior Heavyweight Champion.
** 2 Time Lucha Underground World Champion.
** 1 Time Lucha Underground Trios Champion.
** 3 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
** 3 Time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion.
** 1 Time Revolution Pro Wrestling
Undisputed British Tag Team Champion.
- PWI ranked Ricochet #15 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2016.
*** EVOLVE ***
** EVOLVE 90 Recap ** Evolve returned this month with their usual two show weekend events. Live from Joppa, Maryland, the main event of the show saw WWN World Champion Matt Riddle battle Lio Rush in a non title match.
- ACH and Ethan Page defeated Chris Dickinson and Jaka. Page hit the RKEgo and ACH hits a spike brainbuster for the win.
- Darby Allin defeated Craig Mitchell, by pinfall, after turning the Gibson Lock into a pinfall.
- Austin Theory defeated Jason Kincaid, by pinfall, after Priscella Kelly distracted Kincaid allowing Theory to hit a TKO.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Anthony Henry and James Drake (c) defeated Tracy Williams and Rory Gulak, by pinfall, after Drake hit the TEK, to retain the titles.
- Keith Lee defeated Timothy Thatcher, by pinfall.
- "PROGRESS Atlas Championship Match": Walter (c) defeated Fred Yehi, by submission to a rear naked choke submission to retain the title.
- Matt Riddle defeated Lio Rush, by submission to the Bromission submission.
** EVOLVE 91 Recap ** The main event of the show saw WWN World Champion Matt Riddle defend the title in a Fatal Four Way Match against Keith Lee, Walter and Hot Sauce Tracy Williams.
- Ethan Page defeated ACH, by pinfall, with the ripcord finger thrust.
- Darby Allin defeated Timothy Thatcher, by pinfall with the Gibson Lock.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Anthony Henry and James Drake (c) defeated Fred Yehi and Jason Kincaid, by pinfall, to retain their titles.
- Mark Haskins defeated Austin Theory, by submission with the Sharpshooter.
- Chris Dickinson and Jaka defeated TK Cooper and Travis Banks, by pinfall with the Death Trap.
- "WWN World Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Matt Riddle (c) defeated Keith Lee, Walter and Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, by submission, with the Bromission on Williams.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** HOH 32 Recap ** House of Hardcore 32 took place live in Freehold, New Jersey. The main event of the show saw MVP, Jake Hagar and Tommy Dreamer battle in a Triple Threat Match.
- Matt Striker defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Angelina Love defeated Katred.
- Joey Mercury defeated Bull James.
- Petey Williams defeated Alex Reynolds.
- Jeff Cobb defeated Nick Aldis.
- Bobby Fish defeated Rhett Titus.
- "Anything Goes Match": Bully Ray defeated Sami Callihan.
- The Spirit Squad defeated Bill Carr and Dan Barry.
- "Triple Threat Match": MVP defeated Jake Hagar and Tommy Dreamer.
** HOH 33 Recap ** House of Hardcore was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the second night of their weekend shows. The main event of the show saw Jeff Cobb battle Sami Callihan.
- Lance Anoa’i defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Nick Aldis defeated Bull James.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Bully Ray and The Rock N Roll Express defeated The Spirit Squad.
- Joey Mercury defeated Tommy Dreamer.
- MVP defeated Rhett Titus.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Petey Williams defeated Bobby Fish, Anthony Blitz and Alex Reynolds.
- Dan Barry vs. Matt Striker went to a No Contest.
- Jeff Cobb defeated Sami Callihan.
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!
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** Theme Song Of The Week **
This week's theme song goes to the new WWE United States Champion AJ Styles.
*** WWE ***
- Battleground News: If you missed WWE Battleground last Sunday be sure to check out my recap and see how The New Day became the new WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions and how Kevin Owens became the new WWE United States Champion. Also be sure to check out their champions profile in this edition of Weekend 3 Count as well, further on down in the article.
- The Great Khali Returns: If you missed WWE Battleground this past week, former World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali returned to help out his friend Jinder Mahal in the Punjabi Prison Match.
- The New Day Set A First: After winning the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship this past week at WWE Battleground, The New Day became the first and only team at the moment to hold both the WWE RAW and Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.
- Was AJ Styles Supposed To Win At Battleground?: According to sources, there is a backstage rumor going around that the actual AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens match was botched at the end. Styles was supposed to go over Owens and retain the WWE United States Championship, however, Owens scored the pinfall and left the new champion. After looking at replays, Styles' shoulder was actually up during the deciding pinfall, which should've broken the pinfall from happening. It's unknown if this ending was changed while the match was going on or if Styles was really screwed out of the championship on a referee botched call.
- Chris Jericho Returns MAAAAANNNNNN: In case you missed Smackdown Live this past Tuesday, Chris Jericho returned to the blue brand for another WWE run. It's unknown how long this run will last at the moment.
- AJ Styles Regains WWE United States Championship: In case you missed Smackdown Live this past week, AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho in a Triple Threat Match to win the WWE United States Championship. Check out AJ Styles' champions profile down below.
- As The Paige Turns: According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE Women's Wrestler, Paige, is potentially facing charges from the domestic violence incident with GFW World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron at the Orlando International Airport on July 9th. The Orlando Police Department have reportedly found probable cause to charge the former WWE Divas Champion with domestic battery. The evidence has been forwarded to the state attorney's office for review and they will decide if charges need to be brought against Paige. Alberto El Patron, meanwhile, was suspended by GFW until the investigation is complete. El Patron has not been edited out of any Impact broadcasts during his suspension and looks as if he will not be stripped of the title.
- Paige's Future With WWE: According to sources, Paige could be looking at another WWE suspension over the charges as the company has a zero tolerance policy regarding domestic violence, but she must be arrested before a suspension is brought. A conviction would also bring termination. WWE's policy on domestic violence reads like this:
"WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Upon arrest for such misconduct, a WWE talent will be immediately suspended. Upon conviction for such misconduct, a WWE talent will be immediately terminated. WWE’s ability to fine, suspend or terminate a WWE talent will not be, however, limited or compromised in any manner in the event incontrovertible evidence of such illegal misconduct is presented to WWE. Section 9.13(a) of the WWE booking contract, commonly known as the “morals clause”, provides WWE with broad discretion and authority to act under such circumstances".
- Was Paige Issued An Arrest Warrant??: As of last Monday afternoon, Pro Wrestling Times announced that an arrest warrant was in fact issued for Paige by the San Antonio Police Department, due to the incident at the airport. It's unknown as to whether or not Paige is still even in the United States or if she's out of the country. Paige, however, stated on Tuesday afternoon that those reports of a police warrant were false and she was not being seeked by the police. As previously reported, WWE may be forced to fire Paige, who will now likely be suspended indefinitely. If she is convicted of any of these charges, her contract is likely to terminate. WWE were also helping The Rock produce a movie about Paige's life, it's unknown if WWE will stay on board with the movie or cut ties with it all together.
- Ric Flair's ESPN 30 For 30 Special: It was announced this past week that Ric Flair's ESPN 30 For 30 special will be aired on November 7th.
- UFC Wants Brock Lesnar Back: According to sources, UFC has stated that they would love to get Brock Lesnar back for a fight this year. UFC has been failing money wise this year and is looking into getting Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor to fight this year. A possible opponent for Lesnar that UFC is looking at is moving Jon "Bones" Jones into the heavyweight division and challenging Lesnar.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week Rich Swann and TJ Perkins battled each other in tag team action with mystery partners. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville battled Ariya Daivari in a non title match.
- Backstage, Neville says that Ariya Daivari made a huge mistake on RAW and needs to be reminded that 205 Live is Neville's world. Neville will remind Daivari that he's the King of the Cruiserweights tonight.
- Neville vs. Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Neville drop kicking Daivari out to the floor. Neville follows him outside and starts arguing with Akira Tozawa who's sitting in on commentary. Daivari sends Neville crashing into Tozawa and gets back into the ring before the 10 count.
Winner: Ariya Daivari, by countout.
- Brian Kendrick Promo: Kendrick says he's sick of trying to help people only to get disrespected. Kendrick then mocks Jack Gallagher, by dressing him like a clown in a picture on the TitanTron. Jack Gallagher hits the ring and says he's not talking this week, instead he's knocking Kendrick's bloody head off. Kendrick escapes the ring to end the segment.
- Backstage, Rich Swann announces that he's picked Cedric Alexander as his mystery partner tonight. TJ Perkins announces that he's picked Tony Nese as his mystery partner.
- TJ Perkins and Tony Nese vs. Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander: The match closes out with Nese sending Swann into the announcers table. Perkins hits the Detonation Kick on Alexander for a near fall. Alexander goes to the top rope, but gets shoved off by Nese, allowing Perkins to score the pinfall.
Winners: TJ Perkins and Tony Nese, by pinfall.
- Champions Profile: THE NEW DAY: The New Day defeated The Usos this past week at WWE Battleground to become the new WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions.
- Big E made his professional wrestling debut in 2009, was trained at Florida Championship Wrestling and in NXT. Big E was born in Tampa, Florida.
- Big E has wrestled for FCW, NXT and WWE.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time FCW World Tag Team Champion
* 1 Time WWE Intercontinental Champion.
* 2 Time WWE RAW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time NXT World Champion.
- PWI ranked Big E #24 of 500 singles wrestlers in 2014.
- Kofi Kingston made his professional wrestling debut in 2006 and was trained by Ohio Valley Wrestling, Chaotic Wrestling and Killer Kowalski. Kofi Kingston was born in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana.
- Kofi Kingston has wrestled for NWA, WWE's ECW, WWE and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 4 Time WWE Intercontinental Champion.
* 3 Time WWE United States Champion.
* 1 Time WWE World Tag Team Champion.
* 4 Time WWE RAW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champion.
- PWI ranked Kofi Kingston #20 out of 500 singles wrestlers in 2013
- Xavier Woods made his professional wrestling debut in 2005 and was trained by Brodie Lee Chase and Rob Adonis. Woods was born in Columbus, Georgia.
- Xavier Woods has wrestled for TNA, NJPW, FCW, WWE and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time DSW Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time FCW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time NWA Anarchy Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time TNA World Tag Team Champion.
* 2 Time WWE RAW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champion.
- Xavier Woods was ranked #58 out of 500 singles wrestlers.
- PWI picked The New Day as Tag Team Of The Year in 2015 and 2016.
- The New Day are also the longest reigning WWE World Tag Team Champions in company history, holding the titles for 483 days.
- Champions Profile: KEVIN OWENS: Kevin Owens defeated AJ Styles this past week at WWE Battleground to become the new WWE United States Champion.
- Kevin Owens made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 and was trained by Carl Ouellet, Jacques Rougeau, Serge Jodoin and Terry Taylor. Kevin Owens was born in Saint Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec, Canada.
- Kevin Owens has wrestled for CZW, PWG, ROH, NXT, WWE and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time AAW Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time C4 Champion.
* 1 Time C4 Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time CRW Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time CZW Iron Man Champion.
* 2 Time EWR Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time IWS Canadian Champion.
* 3 Time IWS World Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time NSPW Champion.
* 3 Time PWG World Champion.
* 3 Time PWG World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time ROH World Champion.
* 1 Time ROH World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time 2CW Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time 2CW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time NXT World Champion.
* 1 Time WWE Universal Champion.
* 2 Time WWE Intercontinental Champion.
* 3 Time WWE United States Champion.
- Kevin Owens was ranked #6 out of 500 singles wrestlers in 2016.
- Champions Profile: AJ STYLES: AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho this past week on Smackdown Live to win the WWE United States Championship.
- AJ Styles made his professional wrestling debut in 1998 and was trained by Rick Michaels. Styles was born at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina
- AJ Styles has wrestled for TNA, ROH, NJPW, WWE, PWG, NWA and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time AAW Heavyweight Champion.
* 3 Time Ballpark Brawl Natural Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time CWF/CWE Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time FWE Heavyweight Champion.
* 4 Time IPW Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion.
* 4 Time IWC Super Indies Champion.
* 1 Time IWR King of The Indies Champion.
* 1 Time Max-Pro Cruiserweight Champion.
* 1 Time MPW Universal Heavyweight Champion.
* 2 Time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time NKPWA Junior Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time NWA Wildside Heavyweight Champion.
* 3 Time NWA Wildside Television Champion.
* 1 Time PPW Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time PWG World Champion.
* 1 Time RPW British Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time ROH Pure Wrestling Champion.
* 1 Time ROH World Tag Team Champion.
* 3 Time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
* 4 Time NWA World Tag Team Champion.
* 2 Time Legends/Global/Television Champion.
* 2 Time TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
* 2 Time TNA World Tag Team Champion.
* 6 Time TNA X Division Champion.
* 1 Time WWA International Cruiserweight Champion.
* 1 Time WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
* 2 Time WWE United States Champion.
- PWI ranked AJ Styles #1 on the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in 2010.
*** NXT ***
- Vince McMahon Possibly Moving Talent To NXT: According to sources, it has been said that Vince McMahon is thinking about moving unused and struggling WWE main roster talent back down to NXT for improvement. This can help the struggling talent possibly reinvent themselves and help them get noticed by the fans again before making another main roster appearance.
- Takover: Brooklyn 3 Matches So Far: The following matches were made official for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3 this past Wednesday night.
- "NXT World Championship Match": Bobby Roode (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- "NXT Women's Championship Match": Asuka (c) vs. Ember Moon
*** GFW ***
** GFW Impact Recap ** This week's show saw GFW World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron battle LAX in a non title gauntlet match. Unified Knockouts Champion Sienna defended her title against Rosemary in a Last Woman Standing Match.
- Earlier in the day, Joseph Park is hyping up Grado in asking Laurel Van Ness to marry him so he can stay in the United States.
- The show begins with the Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announcing today as "Impact Day" and he'll be doing the ring announcing tonight.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Ethan Carter, Eli Drake and Chris Adonis vs. Moose, Marufuji and Eddie Edwards: The match closes out with EC3 attempting to hit Moose with the Grand Championship while the referee is distracted. Moose counters, but EC3 lands a low blow and then a double underhook butterfly suplex that EC3 calls the ECD and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Ethan Carter, Eli Drake and Chris Adonis, by pinfall.
- Backstage, an unknown wrestler named Richard Justice announces that he's the standby wrestler in case the show needs to be stretched out due to time issues.
- Bobby Lashley Promo: Lashley says he's sick of newcomers coming in, automatically getting title shots and special privileges and demands Bruce Prichard to give him a world title shot at Destination X. Prichard interrupts and reminds Lashley that he's sick of wrestlers giving him demands. Matt Sydal interrupts next, says he'll not be ignored anymore and starts brawling with Lashley. Sydal gets the advantage and hits Lashley with the Shooting Star Press to end the segment.
- "Super X-Cup Tournament Match": Davey Richards vs. Taiji Ishimori: The match closes out with Richards countering a springboard and trapping Ishimori in an Ankle Lock submission. Ishimori escapes, but eats a stiff kick. Richards misses the double foot stomp and then both men trade reversals. Ishimori takes out Richards and then hits the 450 Splash to score the pinfall and advance in the tournament.
Winner: Taiji Ishimori, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Bruce Prichard announces that Bobby Lashley will face Matt Sydal at Destination X in 3 weeks in a Shot vs. Shot Match. If Lashley wins he gets a World Championship and X Division Championship Match. If Sydal wins he gets the World Championship and X Division Championship Match.
- "Unified Knockouts Championship, Last Woman Standing Match": Sienna (c) vs. Rosemary: The match closes out with Sienna hitting a mid air Silencer on Rosemary and getting a 9 count. Rosemary drops Sienna with Red Wedding on a steel chair. KM hits the ring and helps Sienna stand at a 9 count. Rosemary chases off KM and then smacks Sienna with a chair. Rosemary grabs a trash can and puts it on Sienna while she's on a table. KM returns and distracts Rosemary, which allows Sienna to shove Rosemary off the top rope and through the table at ringside. Sienna beats the 10 count and retains her title as Rosemary is still laid out.
Winner: Sienna, by knock out, to retain the Unified Knockouts Championship.
- Backstage, Joseph Park is prepping Grado for his marriage proposal to Laurel Van Ness.
- Backstage, Ethan Carter says he's in Moose's head and will get a GFW Grand Championship Match next week.
- Backstage, Alberto El Patron is with his father and brother. El Patron says he's the exact opposite of LAX, because they are led by Konnan, who's a lunatic. El Patron promises revenge for his father and brother tonight.
- Trevor Lee is in the ring still with Sonjay Dutt's X Division Championship. Lee says Dutt is banned from the building, Lee is a fighting champion and will defend it tonight against a Mexican icon. Mexican Mini Octagoncito hits the ring and is announced as his opponent.
- Trevor Lee vs. Octagoncito: The match closes out with Lee getting bored with Octagoncito and takes the count out loss.
Winner: Octagoncito, by count out.
- After the match, Sonjay Dutt goes after Trevor Lee, but is caught and escorted out of the building by GFW Security.
- At LAX's clubhouse, Konnan talks about finishing off Alberto El Patron once and for all and instructs Homicide to start off the Gauntlet Match tonight.
- Grado and Joseph Park Promo: Grado comes out in an orange suit and calls out Laurel Van Ness. Laurel arrives and Grado begins complementing her beauty as he gets on one knee. Allie interrupts and is excited, but Braxton Sutter interrupts and forces Allie backstage. Kongo Kong interrupts next, chases Grado away and grabs Laurel in his arms to end the segment.
- "Gauntlet Match": Alberto El Patron vs. LAX:
** Alberto El Patron vs. Homicide: The match closes out quickly as El Patron hits a top rope splash on Homicide and scores the pinfall.
** Alberto El Patron vs. Ortiz: The match closes out with Santana trying to interfere and help Ortiz. El Patron takes out Santana and then hits the tree of woe double foot stomp on Ortiz to score the pinfall.
** Alberto El Patron vs. Santana: The match closes out with El Patron grabbing Konnan, but Diamante leaps at El Patron, however, she gets caught in mid air and dumped onto the rest of LAX. El Patron traps Santana in the cross arm breaker submission, but LAX all jump El Patron and get DQ'ed.
Winner: Alberto El Patron.
- After the match, LAX tie up El Patron with flags and beat him down. El Patron's brother El Hijo hits the ring, but gets beat down. El Patron's father Dos Caras hits the ring with a steel chair and with the Veterans of War. El Patron, VOW and Dos Caras all clear the ring to end the show.
- Moose Re-Signs With GFW: Moose announced this week that he has signed a new three year contract to compete with GFW Wrestling.
- Matt Morgan Done: Matt Morgan announced this week that he no longer works for GFW. Morgan stated that he made a deal with GFW where he could wrestle for them, since they tape TV shows on the weekend, as long as it didn't effect is Monday through Friday 9-5 job. GFW since have decided to begin doing TV tapings during the weekdays, which would cause Morgan to be unable to attend, due to work. Morgan asked for his release and was respectfully granted it by GFW.
- Davey Richards Done: Davey Richards officially announced this past week that he has asked for his release from GFW, which they respectfully granted. Richards stated that he plans on finishing up his medical degree and eventually becoming a full time doctor.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** This week's main event saw ROH Television Champion Kushida defend his title against Jay White.
- "Six Man Mayhem Match": 'The Villain' Marty Scurll vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Josh Woods vs. Vinny Marseglia vs. Will Ferrara vs. El Terrible: The match closes out with Shane Taylor hitting the ring and knocking out Woods. Kazarian takes out El Terrible, Ferrara and Marseglia. Kazarian goes for the pin on Marseglia, but gets tossed outside by Scurll. Scurll covers Marseglia and scores the pinfall.
Winner: 'The Villain' Marty Scurll, by pinfall.
- A video airs of Christopher Daniels stating that he doesn't want his one loss to Cody Rhodes defining him as a wrestler. Daniels vows to win back the ROH World Heavyweight Championship in a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match from Cody in 2 weeks.
- The Beer City Bruiser vs. Brian 'The Kingpin' Milonas: The match closes out with Bruiser going to the top rope and hitting a frog splash on Milonas to score the pinfall.
Winner: The Beer City Bruiser, by pinfall.
- After the match, Silas Young gives us an update on Jay Lethal being missing for 29 days now since Young injured him.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kushida (c) vs. Jay White: The match closes out with Kushida applying the Hoverboard Lock submission on White while on the ropes. Kushida then tosses White off the ropes when the referee tells him to release the hold. Kushida lifts White up while still in the Hoverboard Lock submission and hits Back To The Future on White to score the pinfall and retain his title.
Winner: Kushida, by pinfall, to retain the ROH Television Championship.
- After the match, #1 Contender Kenny King arrives and applauds both men's performance and says he's looking forward to fighting Kushida.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Lucha Underground TV Recap ** This week, #1 Contender to the Lucha Underground World Championship Rey Mysterio battled PJ Black. Also The Cueto Cup Tournament continued.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": The Mack vs. Texano: The match closes out with The Mack in control of Texano until Famous B distracts Mack. Mack lays out Famous B with a Stunner, but gets hit with the Sit Down Power Bomb by Texano for the pinfall, to advance in the tournament.
Winner: Texano, by pinfall.
- At a local bar, Son of Madness interrupts Son of Havoc. Havoc says he turned his back on the Invisible Cult Club. Madness tells Havoc that he'll have to return to the club eventually.
- Backstage, The Rabbit Tribe are apologizing to Mascarita Sagrada for failing him in The Cueto Cup. Sagrada gives the Tribe a rabbit's foot which they seemed pleased with.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Pentagon Dark vs. Drago: The match closes out with Pentagon beating down Drago, while Kobra Moon barks orders to Drago. Drago hits a springboard and follows with a frankensteiner on Pentagon. Drago hits a top rope splash and gets a near fall. Drago next hits a Mexican Destroyer on Pentagon for another near fall. Pentagon finally catches Drago and hits the package piledriver to score the pinfall, to advance in the tournament.
Winner: Pentagon Dark, by pinfall.
- After the match, Pentagon goes for the arm break on Drago, but Kobra Moon tries to make the save. Pentagon shoves down Kobra and goes for the arm break again on Drago. Aerostar hits the ring to make the save, but Drago refuses help and shoves Aerostar into the mat face first. Drago escapes with Kobra as Pentagon grabs Aerostar and breaks his arm instead.
- Backstage, Catrina approaches Pentagon Dark and says he has something that belongs to her and Mil Muertes. Pentagon reveals the Cero Miedo sign in her face. Catrina threatens Pentagon again and then disappears.
- Rey Mysterio vs. PJ Black: The match closes out with Rey hitting a tornado DDT on Black, but referee Marty Eias gets knocked out during the move. Johnny Mundo hits the ring and attacks Rey before waking up Black. Jack Evans hits the ring and it's a 3 on 1 beat down on Rey. El Dragon Azteca hits the ring and goes after Worldwide Underground, chasing them out of the ring. Taya hits ringside and trips up Azteca on the floor. Black gets thrown on top of Rey as the referee wakes up, but Rey kicks out at two and a half. Azteca returns and chases WU backstage. Rey counters a Razors Edge from Black, hits the 619 and the springboard frog splash to score the pinfall.
- After the match, Rey Mysterio warns Johnny Mundo that in 4 more weeks Johnny won't be running anymore and Rey will become the new Lucha Underground World Champion.
- The Cueto Cup Tournament Final 8: The following are the Final 8 remaining in the Cueto Cup Tournament with the winner becoming the new #1 Contender to the Lucha Underground World Championship.
* Pentagon Dark vs. Texano
* Mil Muertes vs. Jeremiah Crane
* Fenix vs. Pindar
* Prince Puma vs. Dante Fox
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
** G1 Climax Night #5 Highlights ** NJPW returned this week with more G1 Climax Tournament action to crown a new #1 Contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
** The Squared Ring Recap ** WrestleCircus returned this past week for their The Squared Ring event. The show saw the CZW Wired Championship defended, WrestleCircus titles defended and appearances by some well known wrestlers throughout the business currently. The main event of the show saw WrestleCircus Sideshow Champion Tessa Blanchard battle WrestleCircus Lady of the Ring Champion Rachael Ellering with both titles on the line.
- Lance Archer vs. Steve Reno: The match closes out with Archer making quick work of Reno and getting the easy pinfall.
Winner: Lance Archer, by pinfall.
- "CZW Wired Championship Match": MJF (c) vs. Lio Rush: The match closes out with MJF hitting a piledriver through the second rope on Rush to score the pinfall and retain his title.
Winner: MJF, by pinfall, to retain the CZW Wired Championship.
- The Mecha Wolf vs. Ethan Page: The match closes out with Wolf hitting a suplex/kick to the head combo on Page to score the pinfall.
Winner: The Mecha Wolf, by pinfall.
- Scorpio Sky vs. ACH: The match closes out with Sky scoring a rollup pinfall on ACH while holding onto a handful of tights.
Winner: Scorpio Sky, by pinfall.
- Sammy Guevara vs. Flip Gordon: The match closes out with Guevara hitting the 630 Splash on Gordon to score the pinfall.
Winner: Sammy Guevara, by pinfall.
- John Morrison and Taya Valkyrie Promo: Morrison rips on the AAA wrestling promotion in Mexico. Taya warns everyone not to wrestle in Mexico because Vampiro would probably steal everyone's championships and award them to Sexy Star for no reason. Taya says they'll continue to work for Lucha Underground and GFW like the good little soldiers, but Vampiro and Jeff Jarrett shouldn't expect wedding invitations to their wedding.
- "Wrestling Revolver Scramble Championship, Open Challenge Match: The match closes out with current champion Jordan Len X coming out victorious against 11 other wrestlers to retain his title.
Winner: Jordan Len X, to retain the Wrestling Revolver Scramble Championship.
- Sami Callihan Promo: After the Open Challenge Match, Sami Callihan hits the ring and destroys Leva Bates with a piledriver before cutting a promo. Callihan calls NXT and Lucha Underground bullshit promotions and from this day forward independent wrestling runs through him. Callihan accuses Jordan Len X of being a champion only because his brother runs WrestleCircus. Shane Strickland interrupts and says he's sick of Callihan's bullshit and disrespectfulness. Strickland gets spit on and slapped by Callihan. Strickland announces that his match against Callihan tonight will now be a No DQ Match. Callihan throws a steel chair at Strickland, but he catches it and dares Callihan to try something right now to end the segment.
- John Morrison vs. Donovan Dijak: The match closes out with Morrison kicking out of Feast Your Eyes twice. Morrison accidentally kicks Taya Valkyrie as she tried to distract the referee. Dijak goes for Morrison's own finisher Starship Pain, but Morrison moves out of the way. Morrison hits Dijak with Starship Pain and scores the pinfall.
Winner: John Morrison, by pinfall.
- "WrestleCircus Big Top Tag Team Championship Match": Roppongi Vice (c) vs. The Lucha Brothers: The match closes out with RPG hitting Strong Zero to score the pinfall to retain their titles.
Winners: Roppongi Vice, by pinfall, to retain the WrestleCircus Big Top Tag Team Championship.
- Christi Jaynes and Gentleman Jervis vs. Colt Cabana and Delilah Doom: The match closes out with Christi and Jarvis scoring the pinfall.
Winners: Christi Jaynes and Gentleman Jervis, by pinfall.
- "Ringmaster Championship Match": Shane Strickland (c) vs. Sami Callihan: The match closes out with Callihan trapping Strickland in the Stretch Muffler submission. Strickland begins fading, but somehow finds a way to reverse the hold into an Arm Breaker submission. Strickland applies the pressure and kicks Callihan in the face repeatedly until Callihan finally taps out.
Winner: Shane Strickland, by submission, to retain the Ringmaster Championship.
- "WrestleCircus Sideshow Championship and WrestleCircus Lady of the Ring Championship Match": Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Rachael Ellering (c): The match closes out with Tessa getting the win to retain her title and win Rachael's title.
Winner: Tessa Blanchard, by pinfall, to win the WrestleCircus Lady of the Ring Championship and retain the WrestleCircus Sideshow Championship.
- Champions Profile: TESSA BLANCHARD: This past week Tessa Blanchard defeated Rachael Ellering to win the WrestleCircus Lady of the Ring Championship. Tessa also currently holds the WrestleCircus Sideshow Championship.
- Tessa Blanchard made her pro wrestling debut in 2014, was trained by Magnum TA, Tully Blanchard and George South. Tessa was born in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina. Tessa is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer and past 4 Horsemen member Tully Blanchard. Tessa is also the granddaughter of Joe Blanchard and stepdaughter of Magnum TA. Tessa is also currently dating Ricochet/Prince Puma.
- Tessa Blanchard has competed in SHINE, SHIMMER, NXT, Lucha Underground and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time APWA World Ladies Champion.
* 1 Time ECWA Women's Champion.
* 1 Time EWA Florida Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time EWA Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time PWX Women's Champion.
* 1 Time Remix Pro Fury Champion.
* 1 Time SHIMMER Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time WrestleCircus Lady of the Ring Champion.
* 1 Time WrestleCircus Sideshow Champion.
- PWI ranked Tessa Blanchard #38 out of 50 for Top 50 Best Female Singles Wrestlers of 2016.
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!
