The Code of Honor - Ring of Honor Wrestling recap for January 30, 2016

Roderick Strong retains the ROH World Television Championship against Masada after Masada's sharp bamboo sticks backfire. After the match, Bobby Fish trolls Roddy yet again, saying that Roddy is ducking him after Final Battle. Roddy says Bobby can't handle defeat, but Bobby says Roddy is staring defeat in the face after what happened at Final Battle. Roddy thinks Bobby is a sore loser, but Bobby thinks Roddy is just running away and wants to go to war. Bobby says he's a patient man, and he has no place better to be than up in Roddy's face.

Punisher Martinez beats Colby Corino to continue to the second round of the Top Prospect 2016 Tournament. After the match, BJ Whitmer tells Colby he did good, then tells Colby to tell Mr. Wrestling III to take off his mask. He tells Colby that he has shown him nothing but love, something that Steve Corino has supposedly never done. BJ Whitmer then tells Mr. Wrestling III to take off his mask. He refuses, and BJ Whitmer almost turns on Colby for going back to his dad on Christmas. He can forgive Colby, but not the sins of his father, and attacks Colby with numerous suplexes. Mr. Wrestling III stands up and watches as officials tell him to stop, then BJ Whitmer gets out of the ring and gets in Mr. Wrestling III's face.

Nigel McGuiness replaces Mr. Wrestling III on commentary, after Mr. Wrestling III helps Colby Corino to the back during the break.

reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) beat Jay Lethal and Adam Cole after Jay Lethal accidentally hits the Lethal Injection on Adam Cole after Bobby Fish pushes him into Kyle O'Reilly, pushing O'Reilly out of harm's way and lining up Cole for the finisher.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 30, 2016

Kevin Owens beats Jack Swagger.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

Jojo interviews Rusev and Lana. Rusev says that the power bomb through the announce table last night will not affect him, and so does Lana. He says he will crush and destroy Ryback tonight.

Rusev beats Ryback with the Accolade.

Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap January 29, 2016

Stardust beats Darren Young.

Jojo interviews Tyler Breeze. He says his thoughts for tonight's match are the same as every match. He says Titus O'Neil will get his face kicked in.

Titus O'Neil beats Tyler Breeze.

SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night Smackdown recap for January 28th, 2016

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) starts the show. They say The Rock should be ashamed of himself, as they only wanted to enlighten him. The Miz shows up and says that The Rock has disrespected him, too, but he has no plans of being upstaged. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos make fun of The Miz, but The New Day make fun of The Usos for not having the tag team titles and the fact that there's only two of them. The Usos have some back-up, however: Titus O'Neil and Dolph Ziggler. The four of them rush into the ring, and The Miz and The New Day retreat.



Titus O'Neil has invited honor students from three local Tampa, Florida-area schools to tonight's SmackDown as part of giving back to the community.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dolph Ziggler and Titus O'Neil beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).



The WrestleMania Reading Challenge is on again!

Kalisto retains the WWE United States Championship against Neville.



It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Ambrose shows up with flowers. Reigns shows up with a stool to place the flowers on. Jericho asks if the main event at Fastlane will bring out animosity. They both say no. As for Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns takes him seriously due to first-hand experience, and though Ambrose hasn't fought him, he still likes his chances and says he just has to beat Roman...which Roman says he hasn't done either. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up and brag about what they did to Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Roman wants to fight them, but Bray tells him to be patient as he needs "the heart of a good man to aid him on his quest." He then plans to take down Ambrose, Reigns and Jericho with the help of two members of his family tonight.



The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are in the ring. They say they should be trending, but instead, it's AJ Styles that's trending. They also mourn the end of Curtis Axel's Royal Rumble "endurance run." Curtis Axel then calls out AJ Styles, and Styles shows up.

AJ Styles beats Curtis Axel.



Charlotte beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. She applies the Figure Four on her after the match, then Becky Lynch shows up to make the save.



Goldust and R-Truth are about to go running when the pre-run stretch gets awkward...very awkward. Goldust's quest to form Golden Truth with R-Truth continues...



The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho ends with interference from Braun Strowman. The Wyatt Family are about to attack Roman Reigns when Big Show appears and exacts revenge on The Wyatts after what happened at the Royal Rumble match. Show and Strowman stare down, but the numbers game catches up with Show until Roman Reigns shows up and tries to hit Strowman with a Superman Punch. Strowman catches him, but that's enough of a distraction to allow for Show to recover. He gets rid of Strowman, Roman Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Wyatt, and Ambrose and Jericho toss Rowan out of the ring. Big Show tosses Harper into a Roman Reigns Spear to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 27, 2016

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Blake and Murphy.

Next week, Emma faces Carmella. Dana Brooke and Emma downplay Carmella's skills, saying she did nothing last week and won't do anything next week.

We take a look at Asuka's road through NXT thus far.

Nia Jax destroys Liv Morgan.

Carmella has heard everything Dana Brooke and Emma has said about her, and plans to beat Emma all by herself. As for Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, they have unfinished business with Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson), and Enzo is hungrier than ever for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Alex Riley comes back from knee surgery with a vengeance to beat Bull Dempsey.

"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays some guitar before the next match.

Backstage, Alex Riley says that he's come back with a vengeance without much notice...and it seems he's in a mood to take what he wants...

"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats John Skyler.

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) talk about The Vaudevillains, whom they will be in a match with next week. Also, Mojo watches Zack sleep.

The triple threat match between Baron Corbin, Samoa Joe and Sami Zayn ends when Baron Corbin taps to both Sami Zayn's Sharpshooter and Samoa Joe's crossface, the latter of which was applied late and behind Zayn's back. The referee doesn't know who to proclaim the winner, and William Regal shows up. He says he will have to review the finish of the match before he can come to a decision, much to the chagrin of Samoa Joe.

PREMIERE: Lucha Underground recap for January 27, 2016

We begin Season Two with Vampiro in the Youssef Clinic. He is being evaluated, and he is asked about the happenings in his life over the past six months. Vampiro says that all his nightmares and treasons are gone, although the flashbacks remain. His therapist prescribes him with treatment, and tells him to avoid the triggers. With this, Vampiro dreams of unleashing an attack on the employees.

In the desert, Matt Striker and Vampiro meet up. Vampiro reveals a shiny new car. When asked about his job, Striker says that they still have their jobs, but the temple is now a much darker place.

Catrina, who is seemingly taking on the proprietary role, is in Dario Cueto's office. Fenix walks in, and says that he wants another shot at Mil Muertes. Catrina's says that he will have to wait until next week, that's IF he still holds the Gift if the Gods title.

King Cuerno beats Fenix to win the Gift if the Gods Championship.

Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico arrive at the temple!

As Team Havoc enter the temple, they are met by Catrina. Ivelisse wants another shot at the title, but Catrina objects. Instead, Mil Muertes wants the trio in a match...against each other, where the winner will face Mil Muertes for the title. Ivelisse boasts about winning the title, and vows to come for her.

Catrina walks to ringside and whispers instructions in Melissa Santos's ear before the next match.

Catrina congratulates Cuerno on his title win, and tells him to not forget about their deal. Cuerno says no worries, and vows to stick by his promise.

Ivelisse beats Son of Havoc and Angelico to become #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship!

Three dudes (saying this in spite) are on a road trip, assuming to the temple. Unsure of themselves, Black Lotus appears out of the blue to help them with directions, but the three me n turned her down.

Mil Muertes beats Ivelisse to retain the Lucha Underground Championship. Afterwards, Catrina does the "Lick if Death" and motions for Mil to finish her off. Suddenly, Prince Puma runs in for the save on Ivelisse. Pentagon Jr emerges from on the back and hits a backbreaker on Mil Muertes and his trademark armbar.

Black Lotus and the three men show up to a building. Dario Cueto emerges and welcome them in...with pay first. They men pay $20 each, and enter into the building, only to get mimed and destroyed by who sounds like...Matanza (Cueto's brother)!

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 26, 2016

Jeff Hardy is in the building. He's prepared to confront his brother Matt Hardy after last week.

Jeff Hardy heads to the ring. He has seen last week's main event, and he is sickened by what happened. He calls out Matt Hardy, saying that he wants answers. Matt's new music hits, and "Big Money Matt" shows up late to tick Jeff off. Reby Sky also shows up, as does Tyrus, who is holding baby Maxwell. Reby says Jeff abandoned Matt when he became "a redneck Evil Knievel." After Reby turns her back on Jeff and the crowd, Jeff makes it clear that there a lot of bitches in the ring. Matt says that he simply took Reby's advice: stop giving, start taking. As he keeps saying that Jeff is standing in his shadow, Jeff tells him just how appalled he is. Matt says that it might as well be time for the two Hardys to go their separate ways. Jeff Hardy says he stands by calling the now-chanted-for Ethan Carter III the best wrestler on the planet, simply because he won the World title fairly. Jeff, now medically clear, then says he wants to be the first person that Matt defends the title against. Matt grants him that match, saying he loves his brother, but that he will wash his hands of any and all guilt stemming from what he does to his brother tonight.

The TNA locker room is all abuzz about Feast or Fired.

The Feast or Fired Match takes place. Grado, Drew Galloway, Eli Drake and "The Cowboy" James Storm all get briefcases.

Jeff Hardy talks with Kurt Angle backstage, and tells him that he's annoyed with Reby Sky being in Matt's ear. Angle tells him he's doing the right thing, and that he's got his back tonight.

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Mandrews and DJ Z. After the match, Gregory Shane Helms shows up again, saying that TNA was built from and defined by the X Division, and that it will come to prominence once again. He then tells Tigre Uno he has one more week to decide if he's ready to defend his title one last time, and Tigre Uno says yes. The match between the two of them is official for next week, and Helms says that Tigre Uno's time as X Division Champion is over.

Awesome Kong talks with the rest of The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell) to get them pumped for tonight.

Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz talk backstage. Eli Drake is afraid this might be his last night in TNA. Jessie tells him to open the briefcase early, but Eli Drake isn't quite so sure if he should.

Kurt Angle confronts Matt Hardy, and tells him that he's making a mistake with his actions and behavior as of late. Matt says he's creating something special from this title reign, but Angle says he's doing nothing but destroying. Matt warns Kurt not to get involved tonight, or else he's going to get hurt.

Awesome Kong destroys Velvet Sky. Madison Rayne makes the save, but gets jumped by The Dollhouse (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell). Kong then hits Velvet with a splash from the top rope.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) are missing their TNA World Tag Team Championships, thanks to Crazzy Steve and Abyss. Tonight, they settle the score...and they want their belts back.

The opening of the Feast or Fired cases takes place...well, one of them, anyway. Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Michael Bennett show up, but Drew Galloway makes it clear that nobody is here to see him. Bennett says there will be repercussions for insulting him again, and the two of them leave. Eli Drake gets the King of the Mountain title shot.

When The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) call out Crazzy Steve, they get a girl who looks shockingly like him who says "Riddle me this, riddle me that. We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Decay...decay...decay." Crazzy Steve then shows up, followed by Abyss. This soon starts a brawl which takes place during the commercial break.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) ends when Crazzy Steve spits red mist into Davey Richards, followed by purple mist into Davey's face by the mystery girl. The gruesome threesome of Crazzy Steve, Abyss and the mystery girl then go on the attack.

James Storm gets a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Drew Galloway gets a shot at the TNA World Championship. Grado is fired from TNA.

Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy is about to happen when Eric Young shows up and expresses his displeasure with Jeff getting a World title shot. As he does, Bram attacks Jeff from behind, and Eric Young adds to the numbers game. Matt Hardy and Reby Sky watch from outside the ring, then Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) make the save. Crazzy Steve and Abyss show up, but Beer Money quickly take care of them and take their fight to the back. Matt Hardy then gets back into the ring, then Kurt Angle shows up and confronts Matt only to be attacked from behind by Tyrus. Matt Hardy then smacks Angle in the head with the TNA World Championship. Matt Hardy then walks away as Jeff Hardy fights off Bram and Eric Young, but Jeff is put through a table with an Eric Young piledriver.

Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 25, 2016

Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon start off tonight's show. Vince claims that his family has officially broken Roman Reigns in half, and that when the McMahon family does that to someone, they stay that way. Vince then makes a confession: he enjoys watching the miseries and misfortunes of others (which we've known all along). Stephanie says she had us eating from the palm of her hands, as Triple H surprised everyone last night and that nobody can hold a candle to him. She then introduces Triple H, who shows up in the suit and tie while wearing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Triple H calls Roman Reigns one of the most awesome athletes he's seen, but he's not as good as him. He says that Roman is cocky and disrespectful towards Vince, and says Vince might as well be God, and that he will be damned if Roman Reigns disrespects him. He then makes it clear that he's not done yet and that his time has not yet passed, and that he wants to and will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion for as long as the locker room learns some respect. He says that Roman Reigns doesn't deserve the title. Triple H, Stephanie and Vince decide to tighten the iron fist, as everyone in a match tonight during this "action packed Raw" will be evaluated as an opponent for Triple H at Fastlane will be determined.

Flo Rida is in the audience tonight.

Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.

Jojo interviews Roman Reigns, who has just arrived. Roman isn't impressed with Vince McMahon's words at the top of the show, and he's sticking around to hear the huge announcement for later on.

The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are here, and their focus is suddenly squared on Flo Rida. Heath tells Flo Rida to sit there and not make him mad after what happened in their last encounter, but Bo Dallas challenges him to get into the ring and face the four of them. Slater then proposes a rap battle between Flo Rida...and Bo Rida. Flo Rida easily wins it...by sicking The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) on them.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) with some help from Flo Rida.

When Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, Chris Jericho shows up and gives him a warm welcome to WWE.

It is announced that Nikki Bella is undergoing career-threatening neck surgery.

AJ Styles narrowly beats Chris Jericho in his Raw debut. After the match, AJ Styles extends his hand. Chris Jericho grabs on, but doesn't let go as AJ moves away, and they stare down. Then, Jericho walks away.

Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch ends with Charlotte attacking them both.

Goldust is listening to R-Truth's music when Truth shows. Goldust is looking for a new partner, but R-Truth says he's married and doesn't swing that way. Goldust says he's looking for a new tag team partner as Truth walks away.

This Thursday on SmackDown: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel!

Bray Wyatt beats Kane. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) attack Kane.

The Miz is revealed to be in the limo...but it's The Rock that arrives in a pick-up truck. The Rock tells The Miz to park his truck, chats with Wale and Rick Ross, makes Big Show regret he didn't win the Royal Rumble in 2000 and not star in movies, and then meets up with Lana and Rusev. After high-fiving Pat Patterson, he finally heads to the gorilla position and goes through the curtains to hit the ring. The Rock is ready for WrestleMania 32, as is everyone else, then chats a bit with some guys in the front row dressed as Hulk Hogan, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Undertaker as well as someone with a replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and make fun of his family on the roster before talking about all the gold they have, as even Francesca II is made out of gold. They then make fun of The Rock. The Rock then makes fun of them, then tells them to get in the ring with them, but they refuse, and The Rock brings out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). All three of them immediately go to town on The New Day to close it out.

Paige and Natalya beat Brie Bella and Alicia Fox.

The Boys and Girls Club and WWE team up for the B.A. Star Initiative in Miami.

As The Miz talks about how he is tired of being interrupted when he is interrupted by Kalisto's entrance.

Kalisto beats The Miz.

Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose beat The League of Nations (Rusev and Sheamus). After the match, Ambrose and Reigns get revenge for what happened in the Royal Rumble by putting Rusev through the commentary table. Stephanie McMahon shows up, and announces that the main event at Fastlane is Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner facing Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32.

WWE's Royal Rumble 2016 - The Recap!

The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) plan on making history tonight by taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Roman Reigns...and Sheamus wants the title back most of all.

Jojo interviews Kevin Owens. He says he will find a way to take the Intercontinental title back and get in the Royal Rumble, because he's Kevin Owens. Owens plans to break Dean Ambrose in every way possible to take the Intercontinental Championship back from him.

Mark Henry and Jack Swagger beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) and the team of Damien Sandow and Darren Young to earn slots in the Royal Rumble match.



The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) take over the Social Media Lounge and answer some Twitter questions.

Vince McMahon is here, and so is Stephanie McMahon. Jojo interviews Vince, who makes it known that he can't wait to see what happens in the Royal Rumble match tonight.

Dean Ambrose retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match after pushing Owens through two tables.



Kofi Kingston and Big E show up with Xavier Woods, and ask for a moment of silence for Francesca the Trombone. All of a sudden, we hear a trombone. Xavier Woods shows up playing a new trombone christened Francesca II. Kofi, Big E and Xavier promise to make 2016 "all gold everything" as they retain the WWE Tag Team Championships.



The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) declare themselves the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse before declaring that they will win the Royal Rumble match.

Kalisto beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE United States Championship!



Stephanie McMahon meets Paul Heyman backstage, who claims Brock Lesnar will win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tonight. He wants to re-negotiate Brock Lesnar's contract after Lesnar dominates tonight. Stephanie says that as long as Brock Lesnar takes his aggression out on Roman Reigns, she'll be more than happy to do so. Heyman says Roman will be taken to Suplex City.

Fastlane is happening February 21st!

Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship against Becky Lynch after Ric Flair tosses his jacket onto Becky during the Disarmher. Charlotte then attacks Becky after the match, then Sasha Banks shows up. She attacks Becky Lynch, then extends her hand to Charlotte. They do a handshake, then Charlotte and Ric Flair leave. Sasha then attacks Charlotte from behind as she gets out of the ring and puts her in the Banks Statement, then lifts the Divas title into the air..



Some fans come to the WWE Performance Center for a Chex Mix focus group...and instead get the WWE experience of a lifetime!

In the biggest WWE surprise so far this year, Triple H wins the Royal Rumble, eliminating Roman Reigns from the final three before last eliminating Dean Ambrose to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for the 14th time.
AJ Styles makes his WWE debut by entering the Royal Rumble at #3.

R-Truth reaches under the ring and grabs a ladder when he enters at #12, then climbs the ladder thinking it's Money in the Bank. He's out of the Rumble soon after.

Kofi Kingston rides on Big E's shoulders to save himself from elimination.

Midway through the Rumble, Vince McMahon shows up with Sheamus, King Barrett, Rusev and Alberto Del Rio, who pull Roman Reigns out of the ring and viciously attack him. Roman is not officially eliminated, but is seriously hurt and is helped to the back. Roman eventually returns near the end as Sheamus makes his appearance,

NXT alumni debuted four times in this Rumble: Neville enters his first Royal Rumble at #16. Braun Strowman does the same at #17, then proceeds to eliminate Kane, then Big Show, with the greatest of ease. (He is eliminated by Brock Lesnar, along with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, but the three of them return to help Bray Wyatt eliminate Brock Lesnar.) Kevin Owens hobbles into his first Rumble at #18, his body still feeling the effects of the Last Man Standing match, and proceeds to eliminate AJ Styles, who lasted 28 minutes. Sami Zayn returns to the main roster in the #20 spot for his first Rumble, and immediately goes for (and eliminates) Kevin Owens.

The Miz enters at #25, then joins on commentary. He eventually jumps in near the end, but eventually gets eliminated.

Triple H makes a surprise appearance at #30, and stares down Roman Reings before he gets in the ring. He eliminates Roman Reigns, leaving him and Dean Ambrose as the final two. Triple H then tosses Ambrose over his back and over the top rope while still on the apron to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, making him a 14-time World Champion in WWE.

Roman Reigns

Rusev

AJ Styles

Tyler Breeze

Curtis Axel

Chris Jericho

Kane

Goldust

Ryback

Kofi Kingston

Titus O'Neil

R-Truth

Luke Harper

Stardust

Big Show

Neville

Braun Strowman

Kevin Owens

Dean Ambrose

Sami Zayn

Erick Rowan

Mark Henry

Brock Lesnar

Jack Swagger

The Miz

Alberto Del Rio

Bray Wyatt

Dolph Ziggler

Sheamus

Triple H

The Code of Honor - Ring of Honor Wrestling recap for January 23, 2016

Brian Fury beats Shaheem Ali in the first round of the Top Prospect Tournament to advance.

Veda Scott and Cedric Alexander show up. Veda says that Cedric has been a victim to ROH's safety, and that there journey to justice was sweet (which may meant that they may have won their case). She says that Johnathan Gresham's victory was a fluke, and proclaims Cedric to be the best in the world, and challenges the biggest stars on the roster...but, the challenge is accepted by Cheeseburger, who became popular during his recent tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Cedric Alexander beats Cheeseburger...and attacks him after the match until Johnathan Gresham runs in for the save. Veda grabs the mic and taunts Gresham and says that Cedric is gonna destroy him, and calls a rematch between Cedric and Gresham!

Johnathan Gresham beats Cedric Alexander via disqualification when Veda blatantly interferes. Cedric attack Gresham, who momentarily fights back, before referees run down to the ring to break up the brawl.

As Nigel McGuiness is going to make announcements about ROH's 14th Anniversary, Jay Lethal and Truth Martini come to the ring. He commends Lethal for his series of title defenses, and says that being the champion being the best in the world. When it comes to credible contenders, Nigel suggests Kyle O'Reilly, but Lethal says that it'll be like a night off. However, Nigel recalls Adam Cole's win at Final Battle, which makes him number one contender. With this, Cole approaches the ring...and it's Storytime with Adam Cole, and he says that he's ended his battles with O'Reilly, and says that Lethal has never beat him in a title match. Cole declares that a new champion will be crowned. Nigel, in turn, says that Kyle O'Reilly is still a credible contender, and makes it a triple threat match for the ROH World Championship. O'Reilly approaches the ring! O'Reilly says that he wants a piece of both of Lethal and Cole, and says that he wants them right now! Nigel calls it, and sets up a tag team match of Lethal and Cole vs. reDRagon to take place in Charlotte, NC!

We recap Silas Young vs Dalton Castle at Final Battle!

Silas Young says that he spent three months teaching The Boys to be men, but accuses Dalton Castle of manipulating them, and gives The Boys a chance to come back, or they will be sorry...

Before the main event, Stokley Hathaway cones out with Moose and says that his client should be in the ring with the best, so he puts Moose in the main event!

Jay Briscoe beats Michael Elgin and Moose in a triple threat match. Elgin grabs the mic and says that he and Jay are even, but he says it took him and Moose to beat me. He says that Mark Briscoe has helped him as a brother, and says that tonight does not sit so well with him. He challenges The Briscoe to match against himself and New Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi at ROH's 14th Anniversary!

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 23, 2016

Mark Henry and Jack Swagger beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

Jojo interviews The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel). Heath says JoJo does not have to introduce them because everyone knows them. Adam says that Heath is his red dragon, Bo is his enchanted dragon and Axel is his enchanted snowflake. Curtis wants to know why Bo is a shark and Heath is a dragon while he is a snowflake. Bo says they are four best friends with the same goal. They will make history on Sunday and win the Royal Rumble and the WWE World Championship together. Heath then says that if anyone wins it, it will be him, causing them to argue. When asked about their match with The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), Bo says they're not a team, they're a family, and that the Dudleys' night will be ruined tonight before he tells Jojo to Bolieve.

Neville beats Tyler Breeze.

The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Heath Slater) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) after the Dudleys are distracted by Bo Dallas and Adam Rose.

Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - WWE Superstars recap for January 22nd, 2016

Jack Swagger beats Fandango with the Patriot Lock.

Dolph Ziggler beats The Miz.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 20, 2016

Sami Zayn beats Adam Rose with the Koji Clutch.

Johnny Gargano knows Samoa Joe, and says he has him all figured out. He calls Joe a "childhood bully," then tells Joe to bring everything he has tonight, as he will not back down.

Jason Jordan and Chad Gable are disappointed that they weren't nominated for NXT Tag Team of the Year, even though they beat nominees Blake and Murphy in London. When Chad Gable says that he and JJ are "the alpha males of NXT," JJ has an idea. He runs with that statement and the fact that Chad Gable represented the USA in the 2012 Olympics, and comes up with their new tag team name: American Alpha.

Apollo Crews beats Tye Dillinger. After the match, Crews says he has unfinished business from a few months ago: a non-title match with Finn Balor, which he does not want to win by disqualification a second time around.



Blake and Murphy make light of American Alpha's (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) new name. Alexa Bliss tells them that they humiliated her in London, then says she plans to lead by example tonight by teaming with Emma to beat Bayley and Charlotte tonight.

Baron Corbin beats Rich Swann.

Carmella is ecstatic to have a Divas Championship match against her friend Bayley, but tonight they team up to face Emma and Alexa Bliss. Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) show up to get under her skin by telling her she can't get it done just like Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, and Bayley tells her to take her anger out on Emma and Alexa.

Bayley and Carmella beat Emma and Alexa Bliss.



Finn Balor has talked to William Regal and Apollo Crews. Crews vs. Balor is on.

Samoa Joe beats Johnny Gargano with the Coaquina Clutch.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 19, 2016

Jeff Hardy starts off tonight's show. He feels something is off about the deal Matt Hardy made to Ethan Carter III, and asks him to come to the ring. He does. Jeff knows he and Matt have become famous out of taking huge risks, and owes Matt so much, but he feels uneasy about tonight's main event. Matt feels he's let everyone down, but says tonight is the night for this. He knows Ethan Carter III uses his ego to get around, and decided to beat him at his own game by putting his TNA career on the line. He plans to beat EC3 at his own game and make everyone proud. Jeff understands, and says Matt still has a chance. Suddenly, Tyrus shows up and says that their dreams will become nightmares. He says Matt has made a mistake and that EC3 will take care of him, but says that Jeff made an even bigger mistake by insulting his intelligence, and challenges him right then and there. Hardy agrees, and they have their match right now.

Jeff Hardy beats Tyrus by disqualification after Tyrus shoves the ref down outside of the ring. After the match, Jeff Hardy hits a Twist of Fate from out of nowhere.

The Feast or Fired match happens next week!

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) have come out on top in TNA for the last two years...and they want Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) in a match. Suddenly, they are attacked by a crazed Crazzy Steve and by Abyss.

Thanks to Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne fending off the rest of The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel), Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Awesome Kong.

Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) show up and call out Eric Young and Bram. Instead, they get Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz. Eli Drake says Beer Money's time has come and gone, and Jessie Godderz plans on breaking the both of them. Beer Money go to town on the both of them and immediately get this match started.

Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) beat Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz.

It is announced that Jeff Hardy has re-injured his leg.

Reby Sky, Matt Hardy and son Maxwell meet up with Jeff Hardy. Matt tells Jeff to get medical treatment for his knee, and says he'll be fine in his match tonight.

Kurt Angle shows up. He thanks the fans, and says that his match against Drew Galloway last week was wonderful, and that it was the kind of match he'd like to have on his farewell tour. When he asks who's next, Lashley appears. He says he respects Angle more than anyone else in the business for discovering him and helping him get into professional wrestling. He also remembers their match from this time last year, and even though Lashley lost, he says the match was incredible. He has looked back on it frequently, and he wants another match with Angle. Angle doesn't know if he can beat Lashley again, but he's up to challenge and grants him a rematch. Lashley then says "I'm gonna beat your ass, Kurt."



Lashley meets Raquel backstage, who tells him "your pain is my pleasure."



"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Pepper Parks. After the match, Bennett says that the audience has just witnessed a real life miracle and that he is building "a kingdom of miracles."



Ethan Carter III tells Matt Hardy that this ends tonight, as he says that Hardy cannot beat him. The camera zooms out to reveal that EC3 and Tyrus are sitting in an ambulance, and EC3 says that Hardy will be leaving in it tonight.

Matt Hardy beats Ethan Carter III in a Last Man Standing match with help from wife Reby Sky and from a turncoat Tyrus to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! During the match, Hardy uses unsavory tacts to beat EC3, causing Hardy to turn heel and Ethan Carter III to turn face.



After the match, Matt Hardy says he beat the unbeaten Ethan Carter III and win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for Matt Hardy. She then calls the fans "gnats," "ants," and "insignificant," then puts his wife Reby Sky on a pedestal and says Tyrus made the right business decision by turning on EC3. After saying that this is the beginning of "Big Money Matt," he places EC3 head on top of a steel chair, then smacks him in the head with another one before he, Reby and Tyrus head to the top of the entrance ramp and lift Matt's arms high in victory to end the show.

Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 18, 2016

WWE pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.



Roman Reigns shows up to start the show. Sunday may truly be one versus all, but tonight's he only worried about one man: Brock Lesnar. He wants him to come down to the ring so he can settle things. Instead, he gets Chris Jericho. Reigns is happy to see him, but he wants Lesnar. Jericho says Lesnar will be in the arena later tonight for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, and he wants Reigns on the show as well. Reigns says he'll be there, then The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) shows up. Sheamus says that the Royal Rumble match won't be "Reigns vs. Lesnar" and that he will be taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back from Roman Reigns, then welcomes Chris Jericho back to WWE before cracking a few jokes and wondering why he's not on the Highlight Reel. Jericho makes fun of Sheamus' hair while saying he didn't want him on his show, then Alberto Del Rio jumps in and says that unlike Jericho, he's won a Royal Rumble match. Jericho makes fun of Del Rio, then Rusev says that every day in Bulgaria was a rumble, so this is nothing new to him. Roman Reigns says that he won the Royal Rumble match last year, and that Rusev almost won it that year. Roman decides he's had enough of Rusev, and challenges him to a match right now. Jericho names himself the special guest referee of the match due to The League of Nations wanting to surround the ring.



Roman Reigns beats Rusev when special guest referee Chris Jericho tosses Sheamus, King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio out of the match.



Stephanie McMahon confronts Chris Jericho backstage, telling him he had no authority to make Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the opening match. As much as she admits that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel at the same time was a good idea, she warns him to mess with her show or disrespect her again.



Natalya returns for the first time in weeks with Paige in her corner, and she beats Brie Bella with the Sharpshooter.



The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Ryback.



Heath Slater says The Social Outcasts (Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) will win the Royal Rumble match and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Slater hopes to eliminate Big Show tonight.

Big Show beats Heath Slater with one knockout punch. After the match, Big Show knocks out Curtis Axel, Adam Rose and Bo Dallas.



Stephanie McMahon meets with Sheamus, King Barret and Alberto Del Rio to get them back on the right track. Sheamus says they're not afraid of Jericho, especially after how he "punked them out" (in Stephanie's words) earlier tonight. Stephanie tells him to prove it.

Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon shows up. Roman Reigns is revealed to be the first entrant in the Royal Rumble after Roman Reigns switches balls in the wheel, but then they spin the wheel again, keep switching balls and gets Roman Reigns again...and again. Vince says Roman is #1 in the Rumble, but after Sunday, he won't be #1 in the WWE Universe.



Charlotte and Ric Flair sit at ringside for the next match.

Becky Lynch beats Tamina with a Disarmher from the top rope. After the match, Becky Lynch wants another shot at the Divas Championship, but Charlotte won't give it to her. Becky says Ric Flair never backed down from a challenge, but it appears that he is now as cowardly as his daughter. Ric Flair falls for it hook, line and sinker and makes the title match possible for Sunday night.



This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens on Miz TV! Roman Reigns takes on The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, King Barrett, Rusev).

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

The League of Nations (Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio) beat Dean Ambrose and Kalisto.



The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) hold a funeral for Xavier Woods' trombone (named Francesca). Xavier Woods wants Big E to avenge Francesca by beating Jey Uso tonight.



Royal Rumble, by the numbers.



Big E beats Jey Uso thanks to a distraction from Xavier Woods.



Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville get together in the locker room before their eight-man tag match.

Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville beat Stardust, Tyler Breeze and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).



It's time for The Highlight Reel. Jericho's guests tonight are Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Before the show begins, Jericho says he intends to win his first Royal Rumble match this year. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up, but Jericho wants to know where Lesnar is. Heyman says Lesnar is here tonight, and that he is clearly focused on Roman Reigns. When Jericho asks if Heyman tried to get Lesnar out of the Royal Rumble match because he did not like his chances, Heyman insists he did not and that Lesnar will wipe the floor with everybody, turning the Royal Rumble match into Suplex City in the process. When Jericho asks what would happen if he and Lesnar were the final two and Jericho ended up winning the whole thing, Lesnar shows up. Roman Reigns then makes his appearance before Lesnar can leap onto the ring apron. Lesnar gets in the ring with Roman and gets Speared almost instantly. As Roman goes to work on Lesnar, The League of Nations shows up. Roman and Lesnar take all of them down, then The Wyatt Family appears. Lesnar is out, leaving Roman to deal with the Wyatts alone. The numbers game catches up with Roman, and Lesnar isn't as lucky.

The Code of Honor - Ring of Honor Wrestling recap for January 16, 2016

The Addiction (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) beats ACH & Alex Shelley. The Addiction attacks after the match, with Sabin watching his former tag partner Shelley taking a beating. Daniels finds a hammer a knock at out the referee with it. Nigel McGuiness grabs the mic and suspends Daniels without pay for the raucous attack on the referee. Daniels is outraged as he is forced out of the building.

Mark Briscoe beats Adam Page.

The Decade (BJ Whitmer, Adam Page, Colby Corino) is still in the ring, and says that Mr. Wrestling III is actually Steve Corino and says that he should step up and show Colby Corino how to be a man. Mr. Wrestling III goes into the ring, but BJ still insists that he is Steve Corino. Mr Wrestling III still says that he is not Steve Corino. He says that he knows someone that wants Corino to take out BJ, and tells him to get the hell out of here.

As Kevin Kelly and Mr. Wrestling III are hyping the main event, Silas Young walks to ringside. He grabs the mic and says that what happened at Final Battle was a disappointment, and says that The Boys were like family to him. He says that Dalton Castle has a mental hold on these boys, and gives them one last chance to become men.

The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) beats The Kingdom (Adam Cole & Michael Bennett) and reDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly) with the help of AJ Styles, following two IndyTakers on Maria and Michael Bennett.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 13, 2016

William Regal is back, and he starts the first NXT of 2016 off by announcing that the main event tonight is a battle royal to decide the next #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. He then introduces a man who has not been in Full Sail for quite some time: Sami Zayn, who reintroduces himself to the NXT Universe and says he's glad to be home after helping build NXT to what it is now...then says he wants to be the first two-time NXT Champion. Samoa Joe shows up, and while he appreciates his ambition, but says he doesn't deserve a shot at the NXT Championship. He tells Sami to walk away if he wants to keep his shoulder intact. Suddenly, Baron Corbin shows up, and agrees with Joe when it comes to Sami Zayn. He says he was victorious at NXT TakeOver: London, but Joe was not, and says that Zayn was replaced with someone more durable: himself. He declares himself the uncrowned NXT Champion. Joe tells Corbin to stay out of this conversation, then tells Sami to know his place. Sami tells him his place is in the ring. Joe leaves, but Sami is blindsided by Corbin. Sami fights back, then stares down Joe when he tries to get back in the ring. Joe backs out of the ring again.



Bayley, fresh out of NXT TakeOver: London and her match with Nia Jax, is ready for the next challenger for the NXT Women's Championship.

We see the results of the NXT Year-End Awards.













Tommaso Ciampa beats Danny Burch by submission.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady tell Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) that they have unfinished business, and that the next time they meet, business will be finished.

We hear from Billie Kay, Deonna Purrazzo, and Emma concerning tonight's battle royal.

William Regal makes a triple threat match between Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe and Baron Corbin to decide the next #1 contender for the NXT Championship official. The match will happen in two weeks' time.

Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) beat The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor).

Nia Jax won't be able to compete tonight due to her neck injuries at the hands of Bayley at NXT TakeOver: London. Eva Marie tells Nia she's got this tonight.



We hear from Carmella, Peyton Royce and Alexa Bliss concerning the battle royal.

Elias Samson beats Corey Hollis. After the match, Samson says "What this place needs...is what I am."

Finn Balor waits to see who wins the triple threat match in two weeks' time, and says that regardless of who it is, the NXT Championship will be staying with him.

We hear from Cameron, the debuting Aliyah, Liv Morgan, and Asuka concerning tonight's battle royal.

Carmella wins a battle royal to become the new #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. Bayley shows up and hugs Carmella after the match.


Labels: 1/13/16, 1/13/2016, Corey Hollis, Danny Burch, Dash & Dawson, Elias Samson, January 13, NXT, The Ascension, Tommaso Ciampa, WWE, WWE NXT

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 12, 2016

Ethan Carter III looks at himself in the bathroom mirror. Tyrus shows up and simply tells him "It's time."

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 says this is a time of vindication for him. He says that Tyrus has never doubted him, and thanks him for having his back after all this time. Before he can return to the topic at hand, however, Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says he's here to give him something he deserves: credit where it's due for beating Matt Hardy clean. He then hands EC3 a letter from his doctor. It's a doctor's note stating that he is clear for action, and Jeff wants his first match against Ethan Carter III. EC3 denies Jeff a title shot, saying he has to earn it. He then brings out an opponent after speaking to Bob Ryder through the camera: The Master of Motion, Shynron. Shynron plans to beat Jeff Hardy tonight. EC3 brings out a referee to make the match official, then guests on commentary for the match along with Tyrus.





Jeff Hardy beats Shynron.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell, Awesome Kong). Marti Bell says that the Knockouts Division needed a shake-up, and that Awesome Kong has provided that shake-up. Kong says that this is her house, and that Gail Kim has something she wants. Suddenly, The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) show up and tell The Dollhouse that they should be worrying about them tonight, and that they don't have to jump people from behind to make a point. They then land the first blows in a backstage brawl.

When we come back from break, we find out that the backstage brawl between The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) and The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) has spilled over to the ring, and has officially become the start of the match.

The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) in a no-disqualification match.

Coming soon to TNA: Raquel...



Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) show up for their beer bash in celebration of reuniting after almost five years. Storm is glad he came back to TNA and reformed one of the best tag teams in TNA history. Roode reveals that the reason they broke up and got back together is their drive and passion to be the best, and that he was wrong for turning on Storm like he did. They apologize for a few more things (including Roode puking in Storm's cowboy hat) as they give a toast to each other and the fans. As they get rowdy and loud, Eric Young and Bram show up to spoil the fun, and after Eric Young brags about taking the World title from him and admitting he doesn't like Bram but does like the way he operates, he says that Roode has something that belongs to him: the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. Roode tells EY he'll beat him like a little bitch, and puts the title on the line...right here, right now.



Eric Young takes advantage of some commotion near the end of the match to beat Bobby Roode and win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship!



Maria Kanellis and Michael Bennett meet up with Ethan Carter III and Tyrus backstage. Michael Bennett has kind words for EC3, but EC3 doesn't think as kindly of Bennett.



It's time for Mr. Anderson's new segment: "Huh?" The first guest ever on this segment is Matt Hardy, who is accompanied by Reby Sky and their son Maxell. Matt Hardy says the only reason he didn't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is because of Eric Young's piledriver. Anderson thinks he's making excuses, but Matt Hardy says he's being accountable and refuses to give up on winning the title again. Matt Hardy also says that he has EC3's number, and that Jeff Hardy won't be "doing his dirty work." He, Reby and Maxell leave after the interview becomes uncomfortable.

Christy Hemme interviews Drew Galloway, who says that a match with Kurt Angle has always been a childhood dream of his. He says he has to beat Angle tonight in order to prove he can be number one in TNA.

Bram and Eric Young talk backstage. They plan to wipe out Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm") once and for all.

Tigre Uno and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Jessie Godderz, DJ Z and Eli Drake.

Jeff Hardy talks to his brother Matt Hardy, telling him to get the World title while he can. Matt says he has an offer Ethan Carter III cannot refuse. Reby Sky cuts the conversation short.

Ethan Carter III shows up, saying that Matt Hardy has an offer and he wants to know what it is. Matt shows up, and gives EC3 the opportunity to control his fate much like he did with Jeff. Matt says that if he can't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he will leave TNA forever. EC3 ups the ante by making it a Last Man Standing match. They shake on the match.



Kurt Angle beats Drew Galloway. Both men show respect after the match.

Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 11, 2016

The WWE roster is on the top of the entrance ramp as Vince McMahon and daughter Stephanie McMahon make their entrance to start the show. Vince says any of these men could be WWE World Heavyweight Champion after Royal Rumble, as does Stephanie. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) suddenly shows up, and Bray says "Anyone but you, Roman." It's not long before the champ himself, Roman Reigns, shows up. Roman asks what happens if he were to win the Rumble. Stephanie laughs, thinking he's delusional, but Vince has an idea: a one-versus-all match with Roman taking on a whole bunch of Superstars. Vince also says that Dean Ambrose won't be in it, as he is in the first match of the night against Sheamus, who hits Dean with a cheap shot from behind, sending him rolling down the ramp.



Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus ends in a double count-out. After the match, an angry Dean Ambrose breaks down the commentary table, but Kevin Owens viciously blindsides him. Officials have to get Owens off of Dean as he tries to powerbomb Ambrose through a table.



Dean Ambrose walks out of the trainer's room, looking for Kevin Owens.

Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon run into Paul Heyman, who is thrilled about how the show is going. Paul Heyman wants another title shot and WrestleMania appearance for Brock Lesnar.

Titus O'Neil beats Stardust. Stardust attacks Titus after the match.



It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. After Jericho says he will become a seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, we see tonight's guests, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up in order to "save the show from itself." No sooner do they say this that the "Rooty Tooty Booty" chants start, and The New Day shame Jericho. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to interrupt The New Day, wondering why they're the ones with the Tag Team Slammys when The New Day say they're the real best tag team in the WWE, and challenge them to a match. The New Day says there's three of them and only two Usos, but Jericho ups the ante by joining The Usos in their corner.



The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Chris Jericho breaks Xavier Woods' trombone, upsetting Woods and distracting Kofi long enough for the Usos to get a schoolboy pin for the win.



It is announced that John Cena has successfully undergone shoulder surgery.

Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman talk backstage. Heyman wants Brock Lesnar to skip the Royal Rumble and go straight to WrestleMania for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship shot, but Stephanie McMahon says that if he wants the WWE World Heavyweight Championship again, he'll have to fight for it this time. Brock Lesnar is officially in the Royal Rumble match.



Sting is the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.



This Thursday on SmackDown: The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in a Tables Match!

The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas) make fun of The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) before saying they're here for a fight. It doesn't go for long before Ryback shows up and joins in, and The Wyatt Family retreats.



Renee Young interviews Kalisto, who can't wait to claim the WWE United States Championship from Alberto Del Rio tonight.

Before the next match, Alberto Del Rio boasts about how he injured John Cena and put him out of action for months.

Kalisto beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE United States Championship!



Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte can't understand how she's the villain when she says she's the victim and Becky Lynch is the villain, especially after Charlotte attacked her last week.

Brie Bella vs. Charlotte ends before it can begin when an angry Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte. Ric Flair grabs the microphone and says that Charlotte is in no condition to wrestle tonight.



Jojo interviews Becky Lynch, who says that Charlotte betrayed her and that she might as well be on her own. She made Charlotte tap out, and she can do it again.

This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Neville vs. Sheamus and Kevin Owens! Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto for the WWE United States Championship!

Roman Reigns' all-versus-one match ends with all of the heels attacking Roman Reigns only for Brock Lesnar to come out and destroy everybody. Roman Reigns is hit with an F5 before the end of the show.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

The Code of Honor - Ring of Honor Wrestling recap for January 9, 2016

The All Night XPress (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) beats Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) following a surprise roll-up by Kenny King.

The Kingdom (Michael Bennett, Maria Kanellis, Matt Taven, Adam Cole) show up for the first time since Final Battle. Adam Cole says that it's time for storytime! He says that security accompanied them to the ring in order to restrain Kyle O'Reilly. He recalls how he beat O'Reilly, but calls out Bennett and Taven for losing the ROH World Tag Team Titles. Suddenly, reDRagon (Fish & O'Reilly) show up, being held back back security. Fish says that O'Reilly is still after Cole, and he challenges The Kingdom to a tag team match. Nigel McGuiness grabs the mic, and says that reDRagon will take on The Kingdom in next week's main event. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) make a surprise appearance. Matt says that they reinvented tag team Wrestling instead of reDRagon, and vows to take out The Kingdom in a triple threat match. Nigel agrees to it, but in a Philly Street Fight!

War Machine (Raymond Rowe & Hanson) beats The House of Truth (Donovan Dijak & J. Diesel).

The House of Truth is still in the ring. Truth confronts Dijak, and says that he is the "weak link of the group". He says that if Dijak loses, HE loses. Truth claims that Dijak didn't do what eh was suppose to do at Final Battle, and that it was a slap in his face. Martini then slaps him in the face, and Dijak snaps! Dijak attacks J. Diesel, laying him out with Feast Your Eyes, and he is ultimately fired by Truth Martini thus making Dijak a "free agent".

reDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly) are ready for next week's Philly Street Fight, and says that The Kingdom and The Young Bucks don't know what's coming.

We recap Dalton Castle getting The Boys back at Final Battle.

Dalton Castle beats Jay Briscoe, Moose and Matt Sydal in a Four Corner Survival Match.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 9, 2016

The Social Outcasts (Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater) start the show. Slater tells the WWE Universe to tell everyone about them, as they are all about to go viral. Adam says they were four seeds born in the dirt, struggling and reaching for that luminous light. He says he does not need his glasses because he has 20/20 vision. Slater says that what Rose is trying to say is that they are four individuals who have found the light together. When Slater asks why Curtis Axel is pacing back and forth, Bo Dallas says their Curtis is very upset, and that they plan to take out some of their anger on The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). From now on, they are walking the path to success together. Before Bo says that all they have to do is Bolieve, The Usos show up. Jimmy says that before you get all mad, they cannot simply come out and talk about Jey like that because they are friends on Twitter. When they get into the ring, however, Axel attacks Jimmy, then The Social Outcasts retreat.

Stardust says Titus O’Neil wants to know what happened to Cody Rhodes, and answers by saying that Cody Rhodes is Stardust.

Before the next match, Titus O'Neil says that Stardust is one strange dude who always talks about the unknown parts of outer space. However, Titus says that Stardust will see stars soon when he meets the Clash of the Titus.

Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.

Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) when Heath Slater's distraction backfires.

Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 8, 2016

Tyler Breeze beats Jack Swagger.

R-Truth and Goldust have a few words in the locker room.

R-Truth and Goldust beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night SmackDown recap for January 7, 2016

We are introduced to new announcer Mauro Ranallo.

John Cena shows up to start the show. After stating it's a brand new year on a brand new network with the show now on USA Network, he immediately focuses on Alberto Del Rio and calls him out. Del Rio shows up, and says he's not in the mood to give him another shot at the WWE United States Championship. However, he will fight anyone tonight, right here, right now in Laredo, Texas; however, it will not be for the United States title and Cena is not eligible. Cena says that if he's out of the picture and it's not for the title, then it should be a title shot for someone else, and introduces an opponent for him: Kalisto, who shows up. Del Rio mocks Kalisto, and the match begins.

Kalisto gets a surprise upset win against Alberto Del Rio.

Jojo interviews Becky Lynch. Becky doesn't care why Charlotte turned on her Monday night, and she wants vindication in the form of the WWE Divas Championship.

It's time for the Miz TV Royal Rumble Special! Before The Miz can ever start it, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and take potshots at Chris Jericho. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up. As Ziggler complains about The Miz doing a Royal Rumble special, Goldust shows up and confronts Miz. Neville shows up and tells The Miz to cancel his special and never speak again. R-Truth shows up and answers Alberto Del Rio's open challenge, which has already happened, and is reminded that everyone is talking about the Royal Rumble match. R-Truth then hits The Miz with his microphone, then The New Day gets thrown out of the ring, with Woods being thrown out last after Goldust, Ziggler, R-Truth and Neville surround him.

R-Truth, Goldust, Neville and Dolph Ziggler beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). After the match, Dolph Ziggler super kicks R-Truth and tosses Goldust out of the ring, then says it's nothing personal as it is every man for himself in the Royal Rumble match.

Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte says Becky Lynch has done nothing but leech off of her, and says she became champion by being her own person.

Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship against Becky Lynch with the help of Ric Flair and after using the ropes for leverage.

Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens for exactly one minute, with the one minute being at Owens' insistence. Owens says that nothing will stop him from taking the WWE Intercontinental Championship back from Dean Ambrose tonight.

Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says that Kevin Owens has put him through a lot, and tells Owens that if he wants the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then "Fight, Owens, fight."

Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Intercontinental Championship ends in a double count-out. After the match, Owens and Ambrose have a wild brawl through the crowd and around the top of the entrance ramp, which ends with both men colliding into but not through a table.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 6, 2016

This is part two of the best of NXT in 2016, hosted by Corey Graves and Kyle Edwards. The best moments include:

Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens for the NXT Championship at The Beast In The East

We hear another number from "The Drifter" Elias Samson.

We see a never-before-seen match from Dallas, Texas on November 5th at AT&T Stadium, the site of WrestleMania 32: Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger. Apollo Crews wins this contest.

Bayley's current NXT Women's Championship reign, and the rest of the NXT Womne's Division.

The life and times of Dusty Rhodes, as well as the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

The people who have ascended to the main roster this year.

The eight-man tag team match at Brooklyn: Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady, Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley vs. Jason Jordan, Chad Gable, Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson

Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: London

New Japan Pro Wrestling's New Year Dash recap for January 5, 2016

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Sho Tanaka, RyusukeTaguchi, Manabu Nakanishi, Yugi Nagata, &Shiro Koshinaka beats Yohei Komatsu, Cheeseburger, Jushin Liger, Tiger Mask, & Fujiwara.

Ricochet & Matt Sydal beats FinJay (Jay White & David Finlay).

Jay Lethal beats Juice Robinson.

The Bullet Club (Anderson, Gallows, Takahashi, Tama Tonga, & Haku) beats KUSHIDA, Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan,Tomoaki Honma, &Togi Makabe.

Los Ingobernables (Naito, EVIL, & BUSHI) beats Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, & Mascara Dorada

The Bullet Club (AJ Styles & Kenny Omega) beats Shinsuke Nakamura & YOSHI-HASHI when Omega pins Nakamura (which cements his spot as the #1 contender for the title). After the match, The Bullet Club turns on A.J. Styles, with Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) lay out both A.J. and Nakamura, who showed respect to one another after their IC Title match the day before. After being attacked, however, AJ is able to stand on his own and bows to the crowd in respect as he is (according to many wrestling sites) is headed to WWE.

Katsuyori Shibata, Hirooki Goto, & reDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly) beats Kazuchika Okada, Tomohoro Ishii, & RPG Vice (Trent Barreta & Rocky Romero) via submission.

NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship: The Briscoes (Jay & Mark) & Toru Yano beats The Bullet Club (The Young Bucks [Matt & Nick Jackson] & Bad Luck Fale) to retain the titles.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 5, 2015

Dixie Carter is in the ring. She thanks everyone for being here tonight, and TNA is now entering their fifteenth year on Pop Channel because Impact has made it all about the fans. She hopes this year is the best one yet. As she is about to talk about the World Title Series final four, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 decides it's a good time to air his grievances, where he says that Dixie is jealous of his success. Dixie tells Ethan that he has become a monster after all he has recently done. Matt Hardy shows up and agrees with Dixie, saying that Ethan robbed him and not the other way around. He promises to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, but as he speaks, he is suddenly attacked from behind by his World Title Series semi-finals opponent, Eric Young. Young, EC3 and Tyrus gang up on Matt and attack him until Lashley shows up and makes the save. After this, EC3 and Tyrus attack Lashley wile EY and Matt Hardy fight with one another. Hardy takes out EY, then takes out EC3 and Tyrus from the top rope.

During the break, Eric Young hit Matt Hardy in the back with a chair. Officials separate the two before EY can do any more damage.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley after Tyrus distracts Lashley and EC3 stacks Lashley up while grabbing the tights. EC3 goes on to the World Title Series finals.

Kurt Angle is here...

Bobby Roode hopes he can back it up with his open challenge, which is open to anyone from any promotion.

Kurt Angle shows up. He says that tonight is the night for the fan in all of us, and thanks the fans for everything for the last twenty years. He's faced off with so many greats in that time, and wants only the best opponents for his farewell tour. He then announces that he has picked Drew Galloway for his main event match next week as part of the tour. Galloway shows up and thanks Angle for the honor and privilege, then Jessie Godderz shows up, saying he is the veteran on Pop Network. Then, Eli Drake shows up and says Angle was told the wrong story, saying that he is the future of wrestling and not Drew Galloway. Angle has enough of Drake, and challenges him and Jessie Godderz to a fight with him and Galloway. Not long afterwards, Angle and Galloway send them packing.

Jeff Hardy tells Jeremy Borash that nothing will stop Matt Hardy from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Eric Young is in the ring. He says Matt Hardy is finished and that he is going to the finals. He then tells the referee to count Matt Hardy out when Matt Hardy shows up.

Matt Hardy defies the odds and beats Eric Young to continue to the finals of the World Title Series, shortly after Jeff Hardy gets taken down by EY while checking on Matt and Matt hits the Twist of Fate.

Eric Young goes ballistic backstage, saying that everything is unfairly stacked against him and that everyone will pay.

Ethan Carter III finally confronts Jeff Hardy for the first time since Slammiversary. Jeff tells EC3 that Matt will become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Bram shows up after Bobby Roode, answering his open challenge and saying that 2016 will be his year.

Bobby Roode retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Bram. After the match, Eric Young attacks Bobby Roode from behind, then he and Bram attack Bobby Roode. Roode is then saved by the last person even he would expect: James Storm, who hasn't been seen in TNA in months. Storm says he didn't like where he was going and left TNA because he wasn't having fun anymore, then says he couldn't take TNA being called "a disappointment." Storm then rekindles his friendship with Roode...and brings back Beer Money. Bobby Roode takes one of the beers from Storm's hand and accepts the offer.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne). Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne will be up against The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell), who are now officially minus Taryn Terell. Due to Angelina Love being seven-and-a-half months pregnant, someone else will be filling in for Angelina...and it's someone who really hates The Dollhouse...

"The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode tells Bram and Eric Young they're finishing this on pay-per-view on Friday night.

Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky's mystery partner for the next match is Gail Kim.

Gail Kim, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky beat The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell). After the match, The Dollhouse attack Kim, Rayne until Awesome Kong shows up and...helps The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse then lift up Awesome Kong's massive arms in victory, implying that Kong has joined them.

The arena goes dark...and the first thing we see is "The First Lady of Wrestling" Maria Kanellis. She says that she has "The Miracle" that can fix professional wrestling...and that "miracle" is Michael Bennett. They both enter the ring, and Bennett says he is the miracle that will save TNA. He plans to change professional wrestling from stagnant to mainstream, and he plans to hold the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) walk in on Kurt Angle and Drew Galloway backstage, saying they want a match against both of them at One Night Only on Friday night. Jessie Godderz and Eli Drake, walk in, saying that Angle and Galloway should be taking them on instead. The Wolves ask if they want in on the match, and sure enough, they are in, making this a triple threat tag team match.

Before the finals of the World Title Series, Jeff Hardy asks Tyrus "if he trusts his boss enough to hit the bricks." Tyrus takes the microphone, says "Cool," then heads back to the back. Ethan Carter III and Matt Hardy are alone in the ring.

Ethan Carter beats Matt Hardy with a top rope One Percenter to become a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 10 recap for January 4, 2015

1.Pre-show: Jado won the New Japan Rumble. Accompanied to the ring by singer Momoka Ariyasu, the New Japan co-booker entered last and was the last man remaining in the ring.

2. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks defeated reDRagon (c), Forever Hooligans, and Matt Sydal and Ricochet. The Bucks hit More Bang For Your Buck to unseat Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly, becoming the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions.

3. NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Match: Toru Yano and the Briscoes defeated the Bullet Club (Yujiro Takahashi, Bad Luck Fale, and Tama Tonga). Jay and Mark Briscoe hit a Doomsday Device to become inaugural NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions.

4. Ring of Honor World Championship Match: Jay Lethal (c) defeated Michael Elgin. After interference from his manager Truth Martini, Lethal hit the Lethal Injection to retain his title.

5. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: KUSHIDA defeated Kenny Omega (c). Ryusuke Taguchi was at ringside to fight off interference from the Young Bucks. Omega attempted the One-Winged Angel, but KUSHIDA rolled through and pinned him to become the new Junior Heavyweight Champion.

6. IWGP Tag Team Championship Match: Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma) defeated the Bullet Club (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) (c).After a top-rope Kokeshi headbutt from Honma and a King Kong Knee Drop from Makabe, GBH became the new IWGP Tag Team Champions.

7. Hirooki Goto defeated Tetsuya Naito. Goto fought off interference from Los Ingobernables and hit the Shouten Kai for the victory.

8. NEVER Openweight Championship Match: Katsuyori Shibata defeated Tomohiro Ishii (c).Shibata hit the PK (Penalty Kick) to end Ishii’s reign as Openweight Champion.

9. IWGP Intercontinental Championship Match: Shinsuke Nakamura (c) defeated A.J. Styles.Nakamura secured the win with two Boma Ye knee strikes to retain his IWGP Intercontinental Championship.

10. IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi. Okada hit multiple Rainmaker clotheslines and pinned Tanahashi to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 4, 2015

Brock Lesnar returns next Monday night on Raw!

Stephanie McMahon shows up to start the show, but she doesn't even make it down the entrance ramp when Roman Reigns' music hits. Stephanie makes her way to the ring and looks for Roman while Roman makes her way to the ring. She finds him, and the two stare down before they both enter the ring. Roman calls out Vince McMahon, but Stephanie says he's not here yet but will be there in time to referee his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against Sheamus. Roman makes it clear that nobody will take the World Heavyweight title from him, as if he loses it, he loses his job and can't provide for his family. Stephanie laughs, saying nobody competes against Vince and wins, that charges against Vince have been dropped, and that "she's the boss and he's the help." Stephanie then says she plans to use him until he can't be used anymore once he loses the title, just like Vince used his father, but Roman tells her to worry about Vince, because if he is screwed out of the title tonight, Stephanie will be picking Vince up from a hospital instead of a jail cell.

Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match.

Kevin Owens beats Neville. After the match, Kevin Owens attacks Neville, but Dean Ambrose goes after Owens. Owens quickly gets the upper hand and is about to put him through the announce table, but Ambrose reverses, places Owens on the table, then leaps from the guardrail to the table with an elbow drop. He then tells Owens "You want a title shot? You know where to find it."

Vince McMahon arrives. Jojo interviews him immediately. Vince calls this week "ironic" compared to last week, because this time, he is the law.

We see the second half of the Superstars and Divas we love to hate in celebration of the latest theatrical release, H8ful Eight.

Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.

Becky Lynch meets up with Charlotte backstage. Charlotte isn't thrilled with tonight's rematch, but Becky is. They do it anyway out of the spirit of friendly competition. Ric Flair shows up soon afterward.

Becky Lynch beats Charlotte after Ric Flair grabs Becky's foot and Charlotte tries to get a schoolgirl pin, only for Becky Lynch to roll her up and grab the tights. Charlotte attacks Becky after the match, cementing her heel turn.

Vince McMahon tells Sheamus to keep the fight fair and to obey his commands.

Total Divas returns to E! on January 19th at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central on E! Network.

Ryback vs. Big Show comes to a quick end with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) surrounding and attacking Ryback. They then get into the ring and lay waste to Big Show.

The League of Nations (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

In a shocking upset, Heath Slater - with the help of Adam Rose, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel - beats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Slater, Rose, Dallas and Axel call themselves the "Social Outcasts."

This Thursday on SmackDown: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte for the WWE Divas Championship!

Vince McMahon tells Roman Reigns the same rules of the match that he told Sheamus.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and say that 2016 will be "the most magical year of our lives" when they beat Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) tonight faster that Mike Tyson fell of his hoverboard, which they make fun of. Kofi reminds them that Tyson is a WWE Hall of Famer, but they continue to laugh anyway. They then have a surprise...Chris Jericho, who interrupts their countdown and makes an appearance. He says he's hear to save the WWE, but The New Day don't want any of this as Jericho continues to say that WWE needs a boost and a shot in the arm of Y2J. He then makes fun of The New Day, calling them "Rooty tooty booty." He then announces he is entering the Royal Rumble match, and has every intention of winning it and getting another shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beats Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).

This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens!

Despite favoritism and an extreme bias towards Sheamus by special guest referee Vince McMahon and senior refeee Scott Armstrong, who is in the McMahons' back pocket, Roman Reigns retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sheamus. After the match, Vince punches out referee John Cone for counting the pinfall for Roman Reigns and making the call for the official results. Vince then announces at that the Royal Rumble match, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is on the line, and if Roman loses the Royal Rumble match, he loses the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to the winner of the Rumble.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 2, 2016

R-Truth beats Heath Slater.

Titus O'Neil beats Adam Rose.

Jack Swagger beats Stardust with the Patriot Lock.

Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 1, 2016

Darren Young beats Adam Rose.

Jack Swagger and Mark Henry beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).