Tuesday Rasslin + This Week In Wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Tom Hannifan & "Mean" Gia Miller.

-"The Sorceress Of Sin" Elayna Black d. Sophia Rose via Blackout(double-underhook neckbreaker) (3:10).

-"The Southern Savior" John Skyler(w/ International Champion Mustafa Ali, "Top Notch" Jason Hotch, Agent Zero, & "The Boricua Badass" Tasha Steelz) d. Orion The Vision after the slingshot spear (3:06).

WWE NXT

-Commentators:  Vic Joseph & Booker T.

-"Too Strong" Kali Armstrong d. Jaida Parker after the Kali Connection(flying shoulderblock) (9:54).

-Debuting next week:  EVIL^H^H^HNox Raijin^H^H^HNaraku.

-"Doctor Thirst" Jackson Drake(w/ NXT Tag Team Champions Swipe Right(Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)) d. "The Reaper" Jasper Troy; chaos broke loose outside the ring, leading to Myka Lockwood(fka Bayley Humphrey) arriving at ringside and bodyslamming Troy on the floor.  That allowed Drake to score the win with a 450 Splash (7:19).

-Niko Vance & Izzi Dame(w/ "The Chairman" Shawn Spears) d. Mr. Iguana & NXT Women's Champion Lola Vice when Izzi pinned Lola after a flying knee strike (11:30).

-Darkstate(Osiris Griffin & Cutler James)(w/ Dion Lennox & Saquon Shugars) d. Hank Walker & Tank Ledger; James pinned Hank after he and Griffin hit a double pop-up powerbomb (12:01).

-NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo d. Tavion Heights with the Dead To Rights(chokeslam) (non-title); "Showtime" Kam Hendrix tried to interfere but was fought off by NXT North American Champion Myles Borne (10:21).  After the match, D'Angelo was attacked by the same man who delivered a moonsault onto him on last week's show...he identified himself as Mason Rook as the show wrapped up.

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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT

Smackdown on Friday has:

-Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence(Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, & Lainey Reid)

-Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James - Women's U.S. Title

Backlash is on Saturday 5/9:

-Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu - World Title

-Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn - U.S. Title

-Io Shirai vs. Asuka Urai

-Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker

-Donovan Danhausen & ? vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin & Kit Wilson

Next week on NXT has:

-Sean Legacy, Tate Wilder, & E.K. Prosper vs. Birthright(Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, & Urian Connors)

-Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain vs. ZARIA Brady & Nikkita Lyons

-Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan

-Noam Dar vs. Jackson Drake

ALL ELITE WRESTLING

Dynamite tomorrow night has:

-Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight - Heavyweight Title

-Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson - Continental Title

-Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida vs. Mina Shirakawa & Harley Cameron

-Orange Cassidy vs. Dax Harwood

Collision on Saturday has:

-Jack Perry vs. Mark Davis - National Title

Double Or Nothing is on Sunday 5/24:

-Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita - International Title

-Fear The Revelation(Dax Hardwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage - Tag Team Titles - I Quit Street Fight

TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION/IMPACT WRESTLING

Impact on Thursday has:

-Leon Slater & Moose vs. Eddie Edwards & Cedric Alexander

-Ethan Carter III vs. Eric Young - Anything-Goes Match

-The System(Bear Bronson & Brian Myers) vs. Nic Nemeth & K.C. Navarro - Tag Team Titles

-Arianna Grace vs. Lei Ying Lee - Women's Title

RING OF HONOR

Supercard Of Honor is on Friday 5/15:

-Bandido vs. Blake Christian - Heavyweight Title

-Athena Palmer vs. Billie Starkz vs. Yuka Sakazaki vs. Trish Adora vs. Maya World vs. ? - ROH Women's Title Survival Of The Fittest Match

-Deonna Purrazzo vs. Diamante Zuniga - ROH Women's Pure Title

-Nigel McGuinness vs. Josh Woods

NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING

The Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament takes place from Thursday 5/14 to Sunday 6/7:

-Block A:  Master Wato, Ryusuke Taguchi, Francesco Akira, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori, Titán, Sho Tanaka, Kosei Fujita, Jun Kasai, Daiki Nagai

-Block B:  El Desperado, Yujiro Kushida, Yohei Komatsu, Robbie Eagles, Daisuke Sasaki, Jakob Austin Young, Nick Wayne, Hyo, Valiente Jr., Yoshinobu Kanemaru

NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE

NWA Powerrr on Saturday has:

-Thom Latimer & El Dragon Nihan vs. The Titans Of Calamity(Ren Ayabe & Jack Talos) - Crockett Cup Tournament

-The Slimeballz(Sage Chantz & Tommy Rant) vs. The Good Brothers(Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) - Crockett Cup Tournament

-Burke Invitational Gauntlet:  Gretta Berntsen, Haley J, Herra, Kenzie Paige, Kylie Paige, Morgan Mercy, Shay Karmichael

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GLORY PRO WRESTLING

Next show is Sunday 5/31 in St. Louis, MO:

-Kody Lane vs. Rahim De La Suede - Crown Of Glory Title

-Maggie Lee vs. Tootie Lynn Ramsey - Women's World Crown Title

-The Collab(Laynie Luck & Shazza McKenzie) vs. Davey Bang & August Matthews - United Glory Tag Team Titles

ST. LOUIS ANARCHY

Next show is Friday 5/29 in Alton, IL:

-Mat Fitchett vs. Aaron Williams - Gateway Heritage Title

-Mike Outlaw vs. Camaro Jackson - Destination Title

-Anakin Murphy vs. Cole Radrick

-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Adam Priest

DYNAMO PRO WRESTLING

Next show is Saturday 5/16 in Barnhart, MO.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

SICW has a show on Saturday 5/9 in Fairview Heights, IL as part of Fanfest:

-Brandon Barretta vs. Bobby D - Classic Title

-John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Glenn Williams

-Joe Vinetti & The Gateway Saints(Sean Vincent & Jayson Breed) vs. Dysfunction(Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, & Chris Exodus)

-Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert vs. Attila Khan & Stephen E

-The Big Texan vs. Neal Koloff

-Tootie Lynn Ramsey vs. Lillith Khan

-Gary Jackson & Curtis Wylde vs. The L.A. Hustlers(Bradley Diggs & Lamont Potts)

MID-MISSOURI WRESTLING ALLIANCE

Next show is 5/9 in St. Louis, MO:

-Tony Casta Memorial Battle Royal

-Chris Slammer & Anthony Castaldi vs. Playboy Double H & Virgil Holmes

-Jerry Morgan vs. Dallas Stevens - Legacy Title

-The Brotherhood(Ricky Cruz & Kahyman) vs. Switchblaze(Garrett Shanks & Shawn Blaze) - Tag Team Titles

-"J.S.O." Jeff O'Connor vs. Johnathan Zulu

-Dir Kolthar vs. Andrew Wilder vs. Ryan Ash

WORLD LEAGUE WRESTLING

Next show is Saturday 5/16 in Troy, MO:

-Austin Mulitalo & ? vs. Carson Bartholomew Drake & Aron Stevens

-Tobias Storm vs. "Superstar" Steve Fender

-King Rahim De La Suede vs. Ricky Rivera

-Jayden Dominic Rose vs. Drew Shields

PRO WRESTLING EPIC

Next show is Saturday 5/16 in Bonne Terre, MO:

-Sophia Rose vs. Shooter Shylynn

-Camaro Jackson vs. Chris Hendrix

-Eagle Eye vs. Jerry Morgan

COTTAGE HILLS WRESTLING ALLIANCE

Next show is Saturday 5/23 in Edwardsville, IL.

ILLINOIS ELITE WRESTLING

Next show is Saturday 6/6 in Highland, IL:

-Jodi Ultra vs. 5* Jesse Jay - Heavyweight Title Last-Man-Standing Match

-Malicious Intent(Waylon Phoenix & Alister Crow) vs. Corey Andrews & Logan Simmons - Tag Team Titles

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NEW GENESIS WRESTLING

Next show is Saturday 5/16 in Collinsville, IL:

-Ricky Cruz vs. Slade Porter - Heavyweight Title

-A Boy & His Monster(Savage & Shrapnel) vs. The Junkies For Fame("J.S.O." Jeff O'Connor & Dallas Stevens) - Tag Team Titles

-Nyxx vs. Kasie Clay

MIDWEST WRESTLING COALITION

Next show is Saturday 6/13 in Alton, IL:

-Mario Pardua vs. Steve Boz - Coalition Title

-Micah Pope & Luke Anthony vs. Dante Pharaoh & Jabari King - Interim Tag Team Titles

-Matty Ice vs. Joey O'Riley vs. Hans Carden

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GAME CHANGER WRESTLING

GCW returns to the St. Louis area on Saturday 5/16 in Sauget, IL:

-Matt Tremont vs. Jameson Shook - Ultraviolent Title

-The Cowboy Way(Steve "1 Called" Manders & Thomas Shire) vs. VNDL48(Atticus & Otis Cogar)

-Joey Janela vs. Li'l Sicko

-John Wayne Murdoch vs. Christian Napier

-Gary Jay vs. Austin "Mad Dog" Connelly

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WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Michael Cole & Corey Graves.

-"The Irish Ace" J.D. McDonagh(w/ "Dirty" Dominik Misterio) d. "The Prince" Finn Bálor; J.D. was gradually joined by the rest of Judgment Day during the match:  "The Prodigy" Roxanne Perez, World Women's Champion Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez.  Roxanne was able to deliver a cheapshot with the ringbell hammer, leading to McDonagh delivering a big headbutt for the win (11:29 aired).

-"All Ego" Ethan Page & "The Redeemer" Alexander Rusev d. Intercontinental Champion PENTA & "The Young O.G." Je'Von Evans when Page pinned PENTA after a fisherman buster (10:26 aired).

-"The Prestigious" Joe Hendry d. World Tag Team Champion "The Pressure" Austin Theory(w/ "The Maverick" Logan Paul) by DQ when Paul attacked Hendry (3:19).  The Street Profits(Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) saved Hendry from a two-on-one attack by the World Tag Champs...however, Bron Breakker turned the tide for The Vision and cleaned house.  That brought out Seth "Freakin'" Rollins(who had been laid out by Breakker earlier in the show) to brawl with Breakker...unfortunately, Rollins fell prey to another spear from Breakker.

-"The Ruler" Oba Femi d. Otis Dozovic(w/ "The Stamina Monster" Akira Tozawa & "The Alpha Babe" Maxxine Dupri) with the Fall From Grace(sitout powerbomb) (1:49).

-El Grande Americano Original & Los Americanos Hermanos(Julio & Bruto Credo) d. El Grande Americano & Los Americanos(Rayo & Bravo) when Original pinned Bravo after the swandive headbutt (8:21 aired).

Sunday Rasslin

WWE Legends & Future Greats

-Commentators:  Vic Joseph & Jeremy Borash.

-Carlee Bright d. Layla Diggs.

-Harley Riggins & Jax Presley d. Harlem Lewis & Mike Derudder(aka Dorian Van Dux).

-"The Bayou Boy" Drake Morreaux d. Nathan Cranton(aka Tristan Angels).

SICW All Star Wrestling was a clip/interview show to hype next weekend's Fanfest.

Weekend Rasslin

AEW Collision

-Commentators:  Tony Schiavone & Nigel McGuinness.

-The Death Riders(Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, & "The Bastard" Pac) & The War Dogs("The Rebel" David Finlay & "100 Proof" Clark Connors) d. The Rascalz(Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, & "Hot Fire" Myron Reed) & Top Flight("The Inhuman" Dante Martin & "Air Wolf" Darius Martin).

-"Jungle" Jack Perry d. Mascara Dorada to retain the National Title.

-Trios Champions The Conglomeration("Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, & "The Messiah Of The Backbreaker" Roderick Strong) d. MxM TV (Johnny T.V. & The MxM Collection(Mason Madden & Mansoor El-Shehail))(non-title).

-Willow Nightingale d. "The Star Of The Show" Anna Jay to retain the TBS Title.

-The Bang Bang Gang("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson & Ace Austin) d. The Death Riders("Red Death" Daniel Garcia & "The Decoder" Wheeler Yuta); Jon Moxley did commentary.  Garcia & Yuta attacked after the match but Colten Gunn returned for the save.

-Skye Blue d. "The Versace Of Violence" Nixi X.S.

-"The Jet" Kevin Knight d. Hook(w/ "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) to retain the TNT Title.

-Wednesday on Dynamite:  Darby Allin vs. TNT Champion Kevin Knight for the Heavyweight Title; Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson for the Continental Title; "The Cosmic Killer" Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida vs. Mina Shirakawa & Harley Cameron; and Trios Champion Orange Cassidy vs. Tag Team Champion Dax 'The Axe" Harwood.

-Next week on Collision:  Jack Perry vs. "Dunzkilla" Mark Davis for the National Title.

NWA Powerrr

-Commentators:  Joe Galli, Tim Storm, & Danny Dealz.

-The Titans Of Calamity(Ren Ayabe & "Towering" Jack Talos) won a four-corner match with Devastation Rebord(A.J. Farat & Frank Stone), The Death Row Militia(Murderman Killbane & Leo Fox), and Jack 'N' Eddy(Jack Valor & Eddie Grayson).

-The Titans Of Calamity(Ren Ayabe & "Towering" Jack Talos) d. Sins 'N' Grins("The Guttersnake" Izzy James & Bam Bam Malone).

-Crockett Cup Tournament:  The Titans Of Calamity(Ren Ayabe & "Towering" Jack Talos) d. World Tag Team Champions The Immortals("The Most Fearued" J.R. Kratos & Odinson)(npn-title); Ayabe pinned Odinson after he and Talos hit the double chokeslam.

-"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw d. "La Princesa" Tiffany Nieves(w/ Gretta Berntsen & "The Perfect Knockout" Miss Samantha Starr).

-In two episodes:  "The Russian Crush" Natalia Markova vs. Sirena Veil for the Women's Title.

NWA Powerrr

-Commentators:  Joe Galli, Tim Storm, & Danny Dealz.

-"The Unholy One" Alex Misery(w/ Brandon McCord) d. "The Miami Marvel" Damian Fenrir after the frog splash.

-Crockett Cup Tournament:  The Wrestling Machines(National Champion "Massive" Mike Mondo & Jr. Heavyweight Champion "The Submission Suplex Machine" Spencer Slade)(w/ Aron Stevens) d. The Southern 6("The Rizz God" Kerry Morton & "Too Hot To Trot" Alex Taylor) when Slade made Taylor tap out to the anklelock.  Heavyweight Champion "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason did commentary.

-Crockett Cup Tournament:  The Country Gentlemen("The Bullhead Brute" A.J. Cazana & "White Lightning" K.C. Cazana)(w/ "Colonel" Joe Cazana) d. Primo & Epico Colon; K.C. pinned Primo after he and A.J. hit the Gentleman's Cut(Russian legsweep/rebound lariat combo).

-"The Urban Playboy" Pretty Boy Smooth(w/ Pastor C-Lo) d. "Captain Badass" Trevor Murdoch with the Penthouse Bomb(belly-to-back powerbomb).  Afterwards, Murdoch announcement he was retiring from wrestling.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett.

-Jacy Jayne(w/ Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) d. Charlotte Flair(w/ Alexa Bliss) after interference by Fallon allowed Jacy to finish with the Rolling Encore(rolling elbow).  "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley ran in to help after the bell, but got shoved into Charlotte as Fatal Influence retreated.

-"The Punishment" Damian Priest & "R-Truth" Ron Killings d. Axiom & Nathan Frazer to retain the WWE Tag Team Titles when Priest pinned Frazer after the Razor's Edge.  The MFTs(Solo Sikoa, "The Right Hand Man" Tama Tonga, "The Infamous" Tonga Loa, Jeff Cobb Mateo, & Talla Tonga) attacked everyone afterwards.

-WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes d. "Absolute" Ricky Saints(non-title) via Crossrhodes(inverted swinging neckbreaker).  "The Ring General" GUNTHER Hahn attacked Cody afterwards.

-"Powerhouse" Royce Keys d. Angel Garza(w/ Humberto Carrillo) with the spinebuster.

-Paige Kngiht & Brie Bella d. The Irresistable Forces(Nia Jax & "The Boujee Bully" Lash Legend) to retain the Women's Tag Team Titles; Nia set up Brie for the ANIAlator(Banzai Drop), but Paige swept out her legs and she fell to the mat where Brie got a quick cover for the pin.

-Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga d. The Usos("Main Event" Jey & "Big Jim" Jimmy) by DQ when "The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu attacked the MFT duo.

Weekend Show Results

Friday PWE results from Granite City, IL:

-Lance Gettemeier & Alex Herzog won a handicap match against Derek Fullerton, Vincent "Ox" Sawyer, Jordy Jinks, & Luke Hartman.

-Quest Parker d. Phil Shark.

-Noelle Summit d. Leela Hall to retain the Women's Title.

-Gary Jay won a six-way match with Ashton Adonis, Erik Surge, Logan Cavazos, Lenny Mephisto, and Krule.

-Mance Warner d. Jack Vaughn to retain the IWTV Title.

-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Haute Wings(Calvin Coco & Eagle Eye) for the Tag Team Titles ended in a no-contest due to interference by Heavyweight Champion Brandon Barretta and his new Trifecta stable.

-Tyler Copeland d. Bad Guy Bax by DQ.

-Benjamin Trust d. Brandon Barretta to win the Heavyweight Title.

Thursday Rasslin

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Ian Riccaboni & "The Ageless One" Caprice Coleman.

-"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita d. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard.

-ROH Trios Champion Shane Taylor d. "The Southern Psycho" Mance Warner.

-Stori Denali(w/ "Smart" Mark Sterling) d. Jacey Love.

-"Blackheart" Lio Rush d. "The Frontman" Alan Angels.

-ROH Women's Pure Champion "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo d. "The Problem Child" Remi Reade(non-title) in a Pure Rules Match.

-Top Flight("The Inhuman" Dante Martin & "Air Wolf" Darius Martin) d. Soliel(aka Sidney Akeem) & Gringo Loco.

-The Inspiration(Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee) d. "The Pop Star" B3CCA & "Queen M" Madi Maxx.

-"The Hell-Bent Vixen" Viva Van d. "Red Lioness" Sara Leon.

-Paid In Full(Big Bill Morrissey & "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith) d. "Nitro" Nick Halen & Vin Parker.

-Christyan X.O.(w/ ROH Trios Co-Champions The Infantry("Captain" Shawn Dean & "Bad News & Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) d. "The Designer Doll" Frankie B.

-"Dunkzilla" Mark Davis & Roppongi Vice(Trent Berretta & "Azucar" Rocky Romero) d. "Bad Dude" Tito Escondito & The Mighty Don't Kneel("Hysterical" Shane Haste & "Mad" Mikey Nicholls).

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Tom Hannifan & "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt.

-Jeff Hardy d. "The Horror King" Vincent Marseglia after distraction by "Broken" Matt Hardy.

-Mustafa Ali(w/ Great Hands("The Southern Savior" John Skyler & "Top Notch" Jason Hotch), Agent Zero, & "The Boricua Badass" Tasha Steelz) d. "The Loose Ledge" Adam Brooks to retain the International Title.

-"The Goal Digger" Mara Sadé, "The Demon Assassin" Rosemary Rush, & "The Bunny" Allie Dennis d. The Diamond Collective("The Undeniable" Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford, & Mila Moore).

-"Mr. Elegance" Andreas John Ziegler(w/ Ash By Elegance, Women's Tag Team Champions Maggie & Heather By Elegance, & "The Personal Concierge" George Iceman) d. The Home Town Man.

-"The Drifter' Elijah Samson d. "The King Of TNA" Frankie Kazarian in a Guitar Strap Match.

-Next week:  "EC3" Ethan Carter III vs. "The World Class Maniac" Eric Young in an Anything-Goes Match, The System(Bear Bronson & "The Most Professional Wrestler" Brian Myers) vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth & K.C. Navarro for the Tag Team Titles, "Miss NXT" Arianna Grace vs. Lei Ying Lee for the Women's Title with Xia Brookside banned from ringside, and X-Division Champion "The Youngest In Charge" Leon Slater & Moose vs. "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards & "Prime" Cedric Alexander.

WWE Main Event

-Commentators:  Vic Joseph & Byron Saxton.

-"The Boujee Bully" Lash Legend d. "The Juggernaut" Jordynne Grace after the Lash Extension(across-the-back stretch into a bulldog) (5:31).

-Otis Dozovic(w/ "The Alpha Babe" Maxxine Dupri) d. "The Man Of Mayhem" Josh Briggs with the Caterpillar into a big splash (5:27).

-Laredo Kid d. Joaquin Wilde(w/ "Cruz Del Toro" Raul Mendoza) via moonsault belly-to-belly superplex (5:25).