american rasslin theatre 2024

Backstory: The premise for this company when it started in June of 2021 was simple. A promotion with no regular championships. The concept was a promotion with trophies. There would be seven trophies. Six of them would only be defended one time per year. This company “american rasslin theatre” is about to celebrate their third anniversary with the event; ‘ART of GOLD’.

WRESTLERS

Adam Cole

AJ Styles
Managed by Samoa Joe

Andrade
Managed by Melina
Member of Idolissimo

Asuka
Member of Idolissimo

Bandido
Managed by Melina
Member of Idolissimo

Becky Lynch

Ben Carter

Bianca Belair

Biff Busick

Big E

Britt Baker

Bryan Danielson

Cesaro
Managed by Melina
Member of Idolissimo

Charlotte Flair

Chris Bey

CM Punk

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Makabe

Dragon Lee
Managed by Melina
Member of Idolissimo

Effy

Flamita
Managed by Melina
Member of Idolissimo

Gable Steveson

John Cena

Jordynne Grace

Josh Alexander

Katsuhiko Nakajima

KENTA

Kofi Kingston

Kris Statlander

Kyle O’Reilly

Lee Moriarty

Mance Warner
Managed by Shawn Michaels

Matt Cage

Matt Makowski

Mercedes Martinez

Mustafa Ali

Myron Reed

Orange Cassidy[/u]

PAC

Penta El Zero M

Randy Orton

REMi SEBEi

Rey Fenix

Roderick Strong

Ruby Soho

Sonny Kiss

Steve Manders

Tyler Black
Managed by Samoa Joe

MANAGERS

Melina

Samoa Joe

Shawn Michaels

BROADCASTERS

Alex McCarthy

Mauro Ranallo

Michael Cole

REFEREES

Kai Douglas

Paul Turner

Robert King

Scott Armstrong

Television
ART Canvas (Thursdays)
ART Color (Saturdays)

Events
ART of GOLD-June
Tag Super Gauntlet-July
Summer's Last Blast-August
The Blassie Cup-September
ART of FEAR-October
Super Gauntlet-November
Fight Before Christmas-December
The Freebird Cup-January
ART of PAIN-February
Ultimate Tag League-March
The House Always Wins-April
ART-1-May

THE TROPHIES
*In order of defense over the course of a season*

Tag Super Gautlet
July at TAG SUPER GAUNTLET
The first Tag Super Gauntlet was the main event of the first ART pay per view in 2021. The concept was fairly simple. Fight until you lose. Four tag teams would start the Gauntlet, and they would meet new challengers throughout the night. There would be four-way tags, three way tags, and regular tag team matches until all declared tag teams had competed. The order was determined by ART management based on the merit of the team. If a winning team from the previous year was competing as a unit again, they would be the final challengers of the Gauntlet.
Winners
2021- Bryan Danielson and CM Punk
2022- Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix
2023-Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly

The Blassie Cup
September at THE BLASSIE CUP
In the month of September, we honor the member of trailblazer, ‘Classy’ Freddie Blassie with The Blassie Cup. This is the first singles competition of the season, and it consists of a 32-wrestler single elimination tournament. In this tournament, you may not even make it to the Blassie Cup event before you’re eliminated from the Tournament. This trophy is the epitome of one on one competition, but the caveat with this one is; once you lose, you’re out.
Winners
2021- Bryan Danielson
2022- Rey Fenix
2023- Bianca Belair

The Super Gauntlet
November at THE SUPER GAUNTLET
Much like the Tag Team Super Gauntlet, the Super Gauntlet is all about getting that hot winning streak and staying on it. This event STARTS with a Battle Royal where the winner is the first to enter the gauntlet. From there, six way scrambles, five way scrambles, fatal fourways, triple threats, and singles matches are all on the table. There is even precedence for tag team matches in the super gauntlet where the winning teams goes on to face off against each other. Anything can happen in The Super Gauntlet.
Winners
2021- CM Punk
2022- Andrade
2023- Bryan Danielson

The Freebird Cup
January at THE FREEBIRD CUP
This is by far the most unique trophy wrestlers in ART can compete for. The Freebird Cup determines the best TRIO. It’s a trios tournament that only consists of eight teams. Captains are chosen, and they can chose their teams from there. The entire tournament takes place in one night. Like the Blassie Cup, it’s single elimination, so once you lose, you’re out.
Winners
2022- Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, and Jonathan Gresham
2023- Andrade, PAC, and Dragon Lee
2024- Death Triangle [PAC, Penta El Zero M, and Rey Fenix]

Ultimate Tag League
March at Ultimate Tag League
Twelve teams of top stars compete in the Ultimate Tag League over the course of five weeks. The teams are divided into two blocks; the Canvas Block and the Color Block. Each team faces each other team in their block. Then, at the culminating event, the top two teams in each block go head to head to determine a block champion. The two block champions then go on to compete in the finals of the tournament. This is the favorite trophy of many tag team enthusiasts.
Winners
2022- Bryan Danielson and CM Punk
2023 Andrade and PAC
2024 Rey Fenix and PAC

ART-1
May at ART-1
Fourteen of the top competitors split into two blocks. This is the longest tournament of the year. Competitors split into a Canvas Block and a Color Block for singles competition. The top two competitors from each block go to war in the block finals. The winners of each block face off in the main event of ART-1. This is arguably the most prestigious singles crown a wrestler can vy for.
Winners
2022- Bryan Danielson
2023- Big E
2024- PAC

The Battle Royal Cup
Defended at Management and Champion’s Discretion
The Battle Royal Cup is the only championship defended with some regularity. The Battle Royal Cup is the only championship that can be defended at any time. It can be defended in any type of battle royal. Sometimes, a main eventer may vy for the Battle Royal Cup. Other times, it is challenged for by the hungriest up and comers. One thing is for sure. Anything can happen.
Winners
Fred Yehi
Flamita
Vacant
Steve Manders
Kyle O’Reilly
Orange Cassidy
Big E
Andrade
Vacant
Ben Carter
Samoa Joe
Ben Carter (2)
Samoa Joe (2)
Orange Cassidy (2)
Tyler Black
CM Punk
Dragon Lee
Bianca Belair
Penta El Zero M
Steve Manders (2)
Katsuhiko Nakajima
Bryan Danielson
Charlotte Flair

June 2024 Top Stories

Why Punk Why?
Bryan Danielson was at war with Andrade in the Canvas Block finals when CM Punk, Bryan’s longtime friend and partner cost him the match. Punk and Bryan have captured the Freebird Cup, Tag Super Gauntlet, and Ultimate Tag League Trophies together. CM Punk, who was not even a participant in the ART-1, shocked everyone around the world when he committed this shocking and heinous act on his longtime friend and partner. We feel owed an explanation, and word is we will get one on Canvas.

Leader of the PAC
Since leaving the employ of Andrade and uniting with the Lucha Bros, PAC has had arguably the most successful year of his career. Death Triangle won The Freebird Cup, PAC and Fenix won the Ultimate Tag League, and PAC defeated Andrade to win the ART-1. Despite building a stable of mercenaries with his new advisor, Melina, Andrade has not been able to get revenge on his former partner, PAC. He will surely be devising a new strategy to deal with this disappointing loss.

Wars Still Simmering
With no trophies at stake until the Tag Super Gauntlet at the end of July, certain other rivalries will build on the road to ART of GOLD. Randy Orton and Becky Lynch are both trying to gain momentum backstage. Neither of them have been successful in capturing a trophy so far, so they’re both trying to find the perfect partner. Speaking of perfect partners, Big E and Kofi Kingston have had their eyes on Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly.

Who’s Out?
No one

Week 1 June 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Cox Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

CM Punk comes out to explain his actions. He says a lot of people don’t realize that Bryan Danielson recently became the first person to hold every trophy possible in ART. When he won the Battle Royal Cup, they made him a vegan cake, and he said ‘No thank you’. They wanted to present him a trophy, and he said let’s not. Punk said he was by Bryan’s side for the Ultimate Tag League, The Freebird Cup, AND the Tag Super Gauntlet. Those weren’t JUST Bryan’s accomplishments. Punk says he doesn’t know how many accomplishments he has left in his career, but he says Bryan doesn’t value the trophies the way he should, so he doesn’t need to win anymore.

With CM Punk on commentary, Bryan Danielson defeats Pete Dunne in 15:11 with a Running Knee. Bryan walks by Punk after the match without making contact with Punk.

MexaBlood [Bandido and Flamita] [w/Melina] defeated Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali in 10:24 when Bandido pinned Becky with a Revolution Fly. Randy Orton was watching the match.

Big E defeated Adam Cole in 15:08 with a Big Ending. During the match, Adam Cole was distracted by KEVIN STEEN!

After the match, Adam Cole asked Kevin Steen why he cost him the match. Steen offered his hand to Cole and said it wasn’t his intention. Cole mentions that Steen used to be his friend. Steen said he was still his friend. Big E walks through the shot, and Kevin Steen congratulates him on his win. Cole looks upset, but Steen said he’s his friend, too.

Color
Saturday
Toronto, Ontario

Idolissimo [Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Asuka] defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima and Technician Magicians [Lee Moriarty and Daniel Makabe] in 14:58 when Andrade pinned Lee with a Brillante Driver.

After the match, Andrade says Death Triangle has no chance of overthrowing Idolissimo. He says PAC made a mistake when he walked away from him. He says Idolissimo’s only goal is to destroy Death Triangle since PAC beat him in the finals of the ART-1. Death Triangle came out to answer the challenge, and MexaBlood attack them. Death Triangle fight them off, but Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Asuka leave before Death Triangle can get to them.

CM Punk defeated Bianca Belair in 10:16 with an Anaconda Vice after blatantly cheating.

Randy Orton says Becky Lynch just can’t get it done. He says he’s the superior wrestler. He’s the superior leader. She couldn’t get it done with Mustafa Ali as her partner, and he’s going to show her why he’s better on Canvas.

PAC defeated Bandido in 15:22 by pinfall with a Black Arrow.

Week 2 June 2024

Canvas
Tuesday
Chicago, Illinois

Bryan Danielson defeats Josh Alexander in 15:19 by submission with Cattle Mutilation.

After the match, Bryan Danielson says he doesn’t wrestle for trophies. He wrestles because he loves it. He says that he hated how CM Punk defeated Bianca Belair, but it got his attention. He asks if Punk wants a match because he knows what he would have to do to get it.

Lucha Brothers defeated MexaBlood, Randy Orton & Pete Dunne, and Orange Cassidy & Kris Statlander in 18:06 when Rey Fenix pinned Flamita with a Meteora. During the match, Becky Lynch also distracted Randy Orton.

Kevin Steen and Capital Connection [KENTA and REMi SEBEi] defeat Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles, and Tyler Black [w/Samoa Joe] in 8:04 when Kevin Steen pinned AJ Styles with a Package Piledriver.

Big E comes on stage after the match clapping for Kevin Steen when Adam Cole attacks Big E from behind. Steen yells “What’s the matter with you?” Cole replies with “Who’s side are you on?”

Color
Saturday
Matthew Knight Arena
Eugene, Oregon

Becky Lynch opens the show. She says Randy Orton hasn’t been able to get the job done either. The two of them have been at each other’s throats for a minute, and at Center Stage she proposes that they each bring a partner for a tag team match. She will bring Mustafa Ali, and he can bring Pete Dunne.

Becky Lynch defeated Mercedes Martinez in 14:58 by pinfall with an Exploder Suplex.

CM Punk defeated Ben Carter in 4:44 by pinfall with a Welcome to Chicago....

After the match, CM Punk picks up the microphone and puts it to his lips. He then drops the microphone and proceeds to put a beating on Ben Carter. Finally, Bryan Danielson comes down to the ring chasing him off.

Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, and Kyle O’Reilly defeated John Cena, Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy in 8:26 when Adam Cole pinned John Cena with a Flying Cross Body.

PAC and Lucha Brothers defeated Idolissimo (Cesaro, Bandido and Flamita) in 10:53 when Cesaro was disqualified when Andrade ran in and attacked PAC. During the match we also saw Dragon Lee run in and attack Penta, and Asuka also attack Fénix.

Week 3 June 2024

Canvas
Tuesday
Des Moines, Iowa

In a pre-show match, Kevin Steen and Capital Connection defeated Matt Cage, Chris Bey and Myron Reed in 14:56 when Kevin Steen pinned Matt Cage with a Package Piledriver.

Kevin Steen, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA open the show celebrating their win. Steen says these are the only friends he needs when Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly arrive with chairs. Steen and SEBEi go down fast and roll to the floor, but Cole and O’Reilly brutalize KENTA.

Bryan Danielson defeated Lee Moriarty in 14:53 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation. Danielson points to his wrist as if a watch.

Big E and Kofi Kingston defeated Randy Orton and Pete Dunne in 12:21 when Big E pinned Pete Dunne with a Midnight Hour.

Andrade and Dragon Lee defeated Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali in 15:12 when Andrade pinned Becky Lynch with a Brillante Driver.

Andrade and Dragon Lee are celebrating their victory in the ring. Lucha Brothers run in and attack, beating them down into the mat.

Center Stage
Friday
Chicago, Illinois

With CM Punk on guest commentary, Bryan Danielson defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 20:23 by pinfall with a Running Knee.

Bryan Danielson is celebrating his victory in the ring. CM Punk runs in and attacks, beating Danielson down into the mat.

Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander defeated Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss, AJ Styles and Tyler Black and Chris Bey and Myron Reed in 9:58 when Kris Statlander pinned AJ Styles with an Area 451.

CM Punk won a battle royal in 9:46. The other members of the 'final four' were Bandido, Britt Baker and Josh Alexander, with Bandido being the final elimination. Bandido got the most eliminations over the course of the match. CM Punk wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali defeated Randy Orton and Pete Dunne in 15:16 when Becky Lynch pinned Pete Dunne with an Exploder Suplex.

Randy Orton belittles Pete Dunne after the match and says it’s his fault. Orton hits Dunne with an RKO and says Lynch has never proven anything against him.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly drew with Big E and Kofi Kingston in 9:44 when the referee lost control and stopped the match. During the match we also saw REMi SEBEi run in and attack Cole, and Kevin Steen also attack Big E.

Asuka defeated Penta El Zero M in 10:23 by submission with a Kana Lock. During the match we also had Bandido run in and attack Penta.

Dragon Lee defeated Rey Fénix in 14:59 by pinfall with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

PAC defeated Andrade in 14:47 by disqualification.

Idolissimo storms the ring after Andrade gets disqualified. They beat the tar out of PAC and start destroying the set. Michael Cole comes on stage, and Andrade grabs him and the microphone screaming “Idolissimo” over and over again. PAC is left in the center of the ring in a pool of his own blood.

Color
Saturday
Honolulu, Hawaii

Andrade says Idolissimo rules this promotion now, and no one can stop them. Melina says they have seen the last of Death Triangle. Michael Cole asks Andrade about the fact that he’s never pinned PAC or made him submit in a singles match. Melina says that is irrelevant because PAC is in the grave.

MexaBlood defeated Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander in 14:55 when Bandido pinned Kris Statlander with a Revolution Fly after Melina interfered.

Bryan Danielson is backstage with a cake and a 24-pack of Pepsi. He congratulates CM Punk on winning the Battle Royal Cup. Bryan then says that Punk still needs to win the Blassie Cup and the ART-1 to tie him for most trophies. He says if he really values the Battle Royal Cup, he will defend it on Canvas.

Kevin Steen and REMi SEBEi defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 9:35 when Kevin Steen submitted Tyler Black with a Sharpshooter.

Big E and Kofi Kingston congratulate Steen and SEBEi on their win, but they wonder why they got involved at Center Stage. Kingston says their beef was with Cole and O’Reilly, but now they all have unfinished business.

Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair in 11:43 when Charlotte Flair was disqualified when Randy Orton ran in and attacked Becky Lynch.

Week 4 June 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Mobile Civic Center
Mobile, Alabama

Andrade defeated Daniel Makabe in 14:48 by pinfall with a Hammerlock DDT after Melina interfered.

Melina is about to talk after the match when Death Triangle’s music plays. Melina gets a look of concern over her face while Andrade is challenging them to show up. The music stops, and she laughs while instructing him to do more damage to Makabe.

Big E and Kofi Kingston defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 7:49 when Big E pinned AJ Styles with a Midnight Hour.

Kevin Steen and Remi Sebei talk about how Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong beat the piss out of their good friend, KENTA. Steen says he was shocked that Adam Cole, who he considered a friend, would do such a thing, but he was even more shocked that Big E and Kofi were nowhere to be found during the assault. Remi says it’s clear who their real friends are, and it’s not Big E and Kofi. Steen suggests the three teams go to war at ART of GOLD.

Becky Lynch says she knows Randy Orton is pissed that he just can’t beat her in the ring. She also says Orton is afraid of the truth. She offers him an out. Rather than go one on one at ART of GOLD, Lynch suggests Pick Your Poison instead. On the caveat that both promise not to interfere in the other person’s match, Orton can pick Lynch’s opponent, and Lynch can pick Orton’s.

John Cena won a battle royal in 10:10. The other members of the 'final four' were CM Punk, Josh Alexander and Chris Bey, with CM Punk being the final elimination. Chris Bey got the most eliminations over the course of the match. During the match we also had Bryan Danielson run in and attack CM Punk. John Cena wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

We cut to the back where Asuka, Bandido, and Flamita are standing near the entrance of the building with baseball bats. Suddenly, a muscle car speeds toward them. It makes a sharp turn to avoid them, but they drop their weapons. Death Triangle jumps out of the car. Lucha Bros make a b-line for MexaBlood while PAC grabs Asuka. He looks at the camera and says they’re fighting on their terms now.

Color
Saturday
Maverik Center
West Valley City, Utah

CM Punk opens cutting a promo about how Bryan Danielson cost him the Battle Royal Cup. Danielson immediately comes out and asks Punk what he’s going to do about it. Punk says he’s going to kick Bryan’s ass tomorrow night at ART of GOLD, but he wants Bryan to put something on the line. He says if he beats Bryan at ART of GOLD, Bryan can never compete for a trophy again in ART. Danielson says he’ll put that stipulation on the line if Punk will. They shake hands.

PAC defeated Asuka in 15:15 by pinfall with a Black Arrow.

Adam Cole defeated Kofi Kingston and REMi SEBEi in 15:23 when Adam Cole pinned REMi SEBEi with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also saw Kyle O'Reilly run in and attack Kingston, and Roderick Strong also attack Sebei.

Randy Orton walked on stage, announced that Lynch was on, and left.

Bryan Danielson and Becky Lynch defeated Randy Orton and CM Punk in 8:24 when Becky Lynch pinned CM Punk with a Hard Knox.

Security fills the ring for the Death Triangle and Idolissimo negotiations. PAC says he wants Andrade one on one or he wants Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro in a Trios Street Fight. Andrade is about to respond when Melina says he can have the Trios Street Fight IF he agrees to her stipulation. She demands that if Death Triangle wants the Trios Street Fight with Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro, they must defeat Asuka and The MexaBlood in the same night. If they fail, the Lucha Brothers will face Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro in a handicap match, and if PAC interferes, they are all fired. PAC looks at Penta and Fenix, and he signs the contract.

ART of GOLD
CARD

Trios Match
Winners Determine Main Event Stipulation
Death Triangle versus Idolissimo’s Asuka and MexaBlood [w/Melina]
The war between Death Triangle and Idolissimo gets off to a big start in the opening contest. Idolissimo was formed when PAC left Andrade to join the side of the Lucha Brothers. Now, Asuka, Bandido, and Flamita have clear orders. They must take out Death Triangle. If they succeed, The Lucha Brothers must fight Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro alone with all of them losing their job if PAC interferes. However, if Death Triangle picks up the victory, they will get their match in a Trios Street Fight.

Battle Royal Cup
John Cena Defends
The Battle Royal Cup has always been sort of a hot potato. Kyle O’Reilly holds the record of the most defenses with five. However, John Cena has never held the Battle Royal Cup before, and he used to be pretty good. With the number of wrestlers not scheduled to fight at ART of GOLD, he could have a tough field to defend against.

Pick Your Poison
Becky Lynch versus [Randy Orton’s Choice]
Randy Orton versus [Becky Lynch’s Choice]
Becky Lynch and Randy Orton are arguably the most decorated members of the roster to never hold a trophy. They’ve been trying to sabotage one another for a considerable amount of time now, and this time they have come up with a fairly inventive way of doing so. They’re going to choose each other’s opponent’s for a Pick Your Poison concept. They’ve agreed not to interfere in each other’s matches. Can they find each other’s match? What happens if they both lose? If they both win?

Triple Threat Match
Big E and Kofi Kingston versus Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly versus Kevin Steen and REMi SEBEi
The former New Day and the former Undisputed Era have been at each other’s throats for more than a minute. However, when Kevin Steen made his presence felt, it was unclear who’s side he was on. Steen seemed determined to play it neutral and not get in the middle of a rivalry between two teams he considered friends. However, that wasn’t good enough for Adam Cole. When Cole, O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong attacked Steen, SEBEi, and KENTA, Steen took it personally that Big E and Kofi didn’t come to their rescue. Now three great pairs of friends will go to war.

Loser Banned from Trophy Matches
Bryan Danielson versus CM Punk
Bryan Danielson and CM Punk are the most decorated tag team in the history of American Rasslin Theatre. In the first year of the company, they won every tag team trophy. In the first year of the company, between the two of them, they won every trophy. Bryan Danielson then went on to become the first man to win every trophy in ART. There was no fanfare. There was no celebration. It later came out that this was at Bryan’s request. CM Punk felt Bryan disrespected himself and the company by not accepting the celebration he deserved. He now says Bryan doesn’t deserve to compete for the prestigious trophies anymore. Punk has still never won the Blassie Cup nor the ART-1, and if he cannot beat Danielson, he will never get that chance.

Main Event
Trios Street Fight
Death Triangle versus Idolissimo’s Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro [w/Melina]

OR

Handicap Match
If PAC interferes, Death Triangle is fired
Lucha Brothers versus Idolissimo’s Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro [w/Melina]
This match could have huge implications for the future of ART. If Melina gets her way, PAC, Rey Fenix, and Penta El Zero M could have to put their careers at risk. Everyone knows how badly PAC wants to destroy Idolissimo. They also know that Idolissimo’s sole purpose is to run PAC out of the wrestling business. Penta and Fenix are arguable as decorated as their Death Triangle brother, but the real feud here is between PAC and Andrade. Can Melina push PAC out of the picture? Will PAC get the Trios Street Fight he wants?

ART of GOLD 4
Sunday Week 4 June 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

[Pre-Show] KENTA defeated Roderick Strong in 14:37 by pinfall with a Go To Sleep.

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) defeated Idolissimo (Asuka, Bandido and Flamita) in 25:33 when PAC submitted Asuka with a Brutaliser.

Mustafa Ali won a battle royal in 9:49. The other members of the 'final four' were Josh Alexander, Kris Statlander and Katsuhiko Nakajima, with Josh Alexander being the final elimination. Kris Statlander got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Mustafa Ali wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Bianca Blair defeated Randy Orton in 9:42 by pinfall with a fast roll up.

Randy Orton says Belair got lucky, and he was the better wrestler. He then says he’s giving Becky Lynch a LETHAL dose of poison. She will be competing in a six pack challenge against Charlotte Flair, Pete Dunne, AJ Styles, Tyler Black, and HIM!

Randy Orton defeated Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Pete Dunne, AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 7:47 when Randy Orton pinned Becky Lynch with a Running Punt to the Head.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly defeated Big E & Kofi Kingston and Kevin Steen & REMi SEBEi in 17:26 when Adam Cole pinned REMi SEBEi with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack Steen.

CM Punk tells Michael Cole that he might have to end Bryan Danielson’s career tonight. He doesn’t feel good about it, but he thinks it may have come to this. Bryan has won his last trophy.

Bryan Danielson defeated CM Punk in 15:08 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation.

Idolissimo (Andrade, Dragon Lee and Cesaro) defeated Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) in 25:52 when Andrade pinned Rey Fénix with a Brillante Driver after Melina interfered.

July 2024 Top Stories

Idolissimo Stands Tall
Death Triangle was victorious in getting past Asuka and MexaBlood, but they fell to Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro thanks to interference from Melina. Certainly, Death Triangle will not give up in the fight to get their revenge despite being outnumbered. What will PAC, Penta, and Fenix have to say about the actions of their enemies?

New Trophy Season
As another year of ART begins, it’s time to find out who will be the fourth winners of each of the prestigious trophies. July is home of the Tag Super Gauntlet event always the first trophy of the year for ART. After winning what the dirt sheets are calling the greatest match in the history of ART, Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly would LOVE to be the first team to win back to back trophies capturing the Tag Super Gauntlet two years in a row. We also know Randy Orton and Becky Lynch will be desperately searching for a partner for the prestigious event.

No Punk
CM Punk is hereby banned from competing for trophies in American Rasslin Theatre. He’s not banned from competing, but he will not be able to enter the Tag Super Gauntlet. How will Punk feel about having a career where he cannot vy for any of the achievements our athletes aspire to? Punk has asked for time on Canvas.

Who’s Out?
Daniel Makabe [Broken Arm]

Week 1 July 2024

Canvas
Tuesday
Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Providence, Rhode Island

Bryan Danielson defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 17:34 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation.

CM Punk says he can’t compete in the Tag Super Gauntlet, but he also said that he will make sure Bryan Danielson never wins another trophy. He says Bryan never won a tag team trophy without him, and it’s because he can’t. He also vows to find the perfect team to take out Bryan and whomever he would want for a partner.

Kofi Kingston defeated Kevin Steen, Rey Fénix, Bandido, Kyle O'Reilly and Dragon Lee in 14:59 when Kofi Kingston pinned Dragon Lee with a S.O.S..

Andrade and PAC are backstage; an argument breaks out, and they start brawling with each other. A host of road agents and staff have to pull them apart.

Becky Lynch, Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy defeated Randy Orton, AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 10:52 when Kris Statlander pinned AJ Styles with an Area 451.

Color
Saturday
Nassau Coliseum
Uniondale, New York

Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Daniel Garcia and Matt Makowski in 15:13 when Bryan Danielson submitted Matt Makowski with a Cattle Mutilation.

Michael Cole interviews Danielson and Nakajima. He asks if they plan to enter the Tag Super Gauntlet, but CM Punk comes into the shot. Punk and Nakajima start brawling, and Danielson grabs Punk from behind locking him in a choke.

Idolissimo (Dragon Lee, Asuka, Bandido and Flamita) defeated Bianca Blair, Sonny Kiss, Big E and Kofi Kingston in 6:57 when Dragon Lee pinned Sonny Kiss with an Operación Dragon.

Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong defeated Kevin Steen and Capital Connection [REMi SEBEi and KENTA] in 9:42 when Adam Cole pinned KENTA with a Flying Cross Body.

Death Triangle promises to avenge their loss to Idolissimo at ART of GOLD. Melina comes and asks them which two members of Death Triangle will enter the Tag Super Gauntlet. Before they can answer, Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Cesaro jump them.

Week 2 July 2024

Canvas
Tuesday
El Domo
San Luis Potosi City, Mexico

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) defeated Pete Dunne, Tyler Black and AJ Styles in 18:16 when PAC submitted AJ Styles with a Brutaliser.

Death Triangle played to the crowd in Mexico when Melina came out. She asked which members of Death Triangle would compete in the Tag Super Gauntlet again, but she got no response. MexaBlood then jumped Lucha Bros while Melina kicked PAC low.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly defeated Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss, Ben Carter and Mustafa Ali and Chris Bey and Myron Reed in 15:27 when Adam Cole pinned Sonny Kiss with a Flying Cross Body.

Andrade defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 10:59 by pinfall with a Hammerlock DDT.

Andrade celebrates his win in Mexico while Idolissimo surrounds the ring.

Color
Saturday
JQH Arena
Springfield, Missouri

Michael Cole said it was time for his guest, Becky Lynch to come out for an interview. Samoa Joe carried Becky out over his shoulders and dropped her on the stage. Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Pete Dunne, AJ Styles, and Tyler Black walk on stage. Orton cited Lynch as being the first victim to The Viper Pit.

Tyler Black defeated Lee Moriarty in 14:40 by pinfall with a Curb Stomp after Samoa Joe interfered.

Kevin Steen defeated Kofi Kingston in 15:27 by submission with a Sharpshooter.

CM Punk says Bryan Danielson is very happy with Katsuhiko Nakajima as his partner, but when he sees the tag team Punk has put together, it will pale in comparison.

Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Adam Cole in 14:53 by pinfall with a Vertical Spike.

Week 3 July 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Intrust Bank Center
Wichita, Kansas

Bryan Danielson drew with Kyle O'Reilly in 30:00 when the time limit expired. CM Punk announced his team would challenge The New Day at Center Stage.

Becky Lynch says The Viper Pit may have humiliated her, but Randy Orton isn’t the only one with friends. She won’t stay down, and she won’t play the victim.

Mustafa Ali, Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss defeated The Viper Pit (Pete Dunne, Charlotte Flair and Tyler Black) in 8:21 when Bianca Blair pinned Pete Dunne with a Kiss of Death.

Melina tells Michael Cole Andrade runs this place, and when Death Triangle has to drop one of their own in the Tag Super Gauntlet, they won’t be able to put themselves back together. She then reminds him that Idolissimo will be entering Asuka and Cesaro, MexaBlood, and Andrade and Dragon Lee in the Tag Super Gauntlet.

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) defeated Kevin Steen and Capital Connection in 7:40 when PAC submitted KENTA with a Brutaliser.

Center Stage
Friday
Nashville, Tennessee

Kris Statlander won a battle royal in 15:02. The other members of the 'final four' were Mustafa Ali, Deonna Purrazzo and John Cena, with Mustafa Ali being the final elimination. Mustafa Ali got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Kris Statlander wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Becky Lynch, Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss defeated The Viper Pit (Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair and Pete Dunne) in 10:25 when Becky Lynch pinned Randy Orton with a Hard Knox.

Steen and SEBEi defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 9:37 when REMi SEBEi pinned Tyler Black with a Brainbuster.

Kevin Steen and REMi SEBEi take the microphone after the match and say people forgot what a force they can be in tag team wrestling, but they will win the Tag Super Gauntlet.

Death Triangle (Rey Fénix, Penta El Zero M and PAC) drew with Idolissimo (Andrade, Dragon Lee and Asuka) in 15:24 following a double disqualification.

Michael Cole brings out CM Punk. He says Punk promised a tag team that would win the Tag Super Gauntlet. Punk says he wants Bryan and Katsuhiko to come out to meet them. They oblige as Punk explains these guys know all about the Forbidden Door as they were the ones to SUPER KICK IT DOWN! The Young Bucks of AEW attack Danielson and Nakajima with Super Kicks!

The New Day defeated The Young Bucks in 15:23 when Big E pinned Matt Jackson with a Midnight Hour. During the match we also had CM Punk accidentally hit Matt.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly defeated Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima in 28:28 when Adam Cole pinned Bryan Danielson with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had CM Punk run in and attack Danielson.

Color
Saturday
Sears Center
Chicago, Illinois

Michael Cole opens the show announcing that a horrible accident had occurred when Center Stage went off the air. He said PAC was chatting with fans in the parking garage when an unidentified car sped toward him. Penta saw the car and managed to push PAC out of the way, but he was clipped himself. All three members of Death Triangle are gone tonight, but PAC and Fenix WILL be at Tag Super Gauntlet. Idolissimo comes out. Andrade says he doesn’t believe it really happened. He believes they are afraid. He asks Melina if she was driving citing her bad driving record, and she says she wishes she had been. Then, they issue an open challenge.

Andrade and Dragon Lee defeated Mustafa Ali and Ben Carter in 14:59 when Andrade pinned Ben Carter with a Brillante Driver after Melina interfered.

CM Punk says The Young Bucks aren’t there tonight, but he’s pretty sure they will be at Tag Super Gauntlet still. He says he apologized profusely for interfering in their match against Big E and Kofi, and he agreed to be in a sketch comedy bit for BTE, so he thinks they’re good. He says Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima are not good though because they will surely lose.

Roderick Strong and Cole and O'Reilly defeated KENTA and Steen and SEBEi in 14:59 when Adam Cole pinned KENTA while using the ropes for leverage.

Becky Lynch defeated Tyler Black in 9:48 by pinfall with a Hard Knox.

Becky Lynch is celebrating her victory in the ring. Randy Orton runs in and attacks, beating Becky down into the mat.

Week 4 July 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Orange Cassidy defeated Asuka in 15:24 by pinfall with a Super Kick.

Orange Cassidy is in the ring giving an interview. Andrade and Dragon Lee come out and enter the ring. After some back-and-forth insults, they attack, laying Cassidy out two-on-one. Kris Statlander comes out from the back, hits the ring, and cleans house, saving Cassidy.

The Viper Pit (Randy Orton, Pete Dunne, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) defeated Becky Lynch, Mustafa Ali, Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss in 7:10 when Randy Orton pinned Sonny Kiss with a Running Punt to the Head. During the match we also had Charlotte Flair run in and attack Becky.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly declare they’re going to be the first back to back Tag Super Gauntlet winners. They will be the first team to win the same trophy. They note that PAC, who isn’t here, has won the same trophy multiple times but with different partners. They are going to do it together because they’re a team!

Adam Cole defeated Kofi Kingston, Kevin Steen, Andrade and Bryan Danielson in 15:21 when Adam Cole pinned Bryan Danielson with a Flying Cross Body.

Color
Saturday
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, Michigan

Idolissimo’s Andrade and Dragon Lee are on their way to the ring when DEATH TRIANGLE ATTACK THEM FROM BEHIND! The crowd cheers! The vow to win the Tag Super Gauntlet for Penta!

PAC defeated Dragon Lee in 14:41 by submission with a Brutaliser.

Chris Bey and Myron Reed defeated John Cena and Jordynne Grace in 6:01 when Chris Bey pinned John Cena with an Art of Finesse.

Becky Lynch says she’s going to make The Viper Pit pay at Tag Super Gauntlet if she gets the chance. She’s tired of their group, and she wants to beat them.

Charlotte Flair won a battle royal in 10:13. The other members of the 'final four' were Josh Alexander, Kris Statlander and Britt Baker, with Josh Alexander being the final elimination. Charlotte Flair got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Charlotte Flair wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Kevin Steen defeated Kofi Kingston, Katsuhiko Nakajima, Bianca Blair, Adam Cole and Andrade in 11:27 when Kevin Steen submitted Adam Cole with a Sharpshooter.

Tag Super Gauntlet
Entrants (in alphabetical order)

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly
AJ Styles and Tyler Black [w/Samoa Joe] of The Viper Pit
Andrade and Dragon Lee [w/Melina] of Idolissimo
Asuka and Cesaro [w/Melina] of Idolissimo
Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali
Bianca Belair and Sonny Kiss
Big E and Kofi Kingston
Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima
Chris Bey and Myron Reed
Death Triangle [PAC and Rey Fenix]
Kevin Steen and REMi SEBEi
MexaBlood [Bandido and Flamita] [w/Melina] of Idolissimo
Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander
Randy Orton and Pete Dunne of The Viper Pit
The Young Bucks [Matt and Nick Jackson] [w/CM Punk]

Tag Super Gauntlet
Sunday Week 4 July 2024
Chase Field
Phoenix, Arizona

[Pre-Show] Second Gear Crew (Effy, Mance Warner and Steve Manders) defeated Gable Steveson, Daniel Garcia and Matt Makowski in 11:19 when Effy pinned Matt Makowski with a Corber Boot To Leg DDT.

[Pre-Show] Charlotte Flair won a battle royal in 14:46. The other members of the 'final four' were Ben Carter, KENTA and Roderick Strong, with Ben Carter being the final elimination. KENTA got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Charlotte Flair makes defence number one of the Battle Royal Cup title.

Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss defeated Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander, AJ Styles and Tyler Black and Chris Bey and Myron Reed in 10:07 when Bianca Blair pinned AJ Styles with a Kiss of Death.

Asuka and Cesaro defeated Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss in 6:23 when Asuka submitted Sonny Kiss with a Kana Lock.

Death Triangle defeated Asuka and Cesaro in 8:04 when PAC pinned Asuka with a Black Arrow.

Death Triangle defeated MexaBlood in 6:49 when PAC submitted Bandido with a Brutaliser.

Death Triangle defeated Andrade and Dragon Lee in 15:27 when PAC pinned Dragon Lee with a Black Arrow.

The match is over and Death Triangle are celebrating. Andrade and Dragon Lee look angry, and jump them from behind, beating them down.

Big E and Kofi defeated Death Triangle in 4:56 when Big E pinned Rey Fénix with a Midnight Hour. During the match we also saw Andrade run in and attack PAC, and Dragon Lee also attack Fénix.

Big E and Kofi defeated Steen and SEBEi in 8:15 when Big E pinned REMi SEBEi with a Midnight Hour.

The Young Bucks defeated Big E and Kofi in 10:15 when Matt Jackson pinned Big E after using a foreign object.

The Young Bucks defeated Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali in 8:08 when Becky Lynch was counted out fighting Randy Orton at ringside.

Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated The Young Bucks in 2:59 when Bryan Danielson pinned Matt Jackson with a Running Knee.

Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Randy Orton and Pete Dunne in 8:09 when Bryan Danielson submitted Randy Orton with a Cattle Mutilation. During the match we also had Becky Lynch distract Orton.

Cole and O'Reilly defeated Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima in 28:18 when Adam Cole pinned Katsuhiko Nakajima, illegally using the ropes for leverage. Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole win the Tag Super Gauntlet titles.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly tell Michael Cole they’re the greatest tag team of all time, and no one can touch them. They proceed to beat down Danielson and Nakajima.

August 2024 Top Stories

Back to Back
Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly become the first team ever to win back to back trophies as they capture the Tag Super Gauntlet for a second time. Unfortunately for them, the remainder of the trophies competed for in 2024 will be singles trophies. They will need to keep the tag team momentum going into January 2025 when they can, with a third partner, vy for The Freebird Cup.

Punk’s Mission Accomplished
CM Punk vowed to make sure Bryan Danielson would not win another trophy. Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima did well in the Tag Super Gauntlet, but they fell short in the final. CM Punk was unsuccessful in getting The Young Bucks to get the victory, and it looks like that business agreement has come to an end. Punk has been telling people he has another ace up his sleeve though.

Lynch’s Army?
Becky Lynch has been facing The Viper Pit for some time now. Randy Orton, Pete Dunne, Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles, and Tyler Black under the guidance of Samoa Joe have been making Becky’s life a living hell. A challenge has been made for Summer’s Last Blast for Lynch to put together a team of her own for a five-on-five elimination match against The Viper Pit.

Who’s Out?
Daniel Makabe [Broken Arm]

Week 1 August 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Charleston Coliseum
Charleston, West Virginia

PAC defeated Asuka in 14:34 by pinfall with a Black Arrow. During the match we also had Andrade run in and attack PAC.

Andrade says that Death Triangle has defeated every member of Idolissimo, but this can only been settled in a one on one match between him and PAC. He’s yet to pin PAC or make him submit, and he would do ANYTHING to get that opportunity.

Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 13:17 when Mustafa Ali pinned AJ Styles with a Reverse 450.

Adam Cole defeated REMi SEBEi in 10:26 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body.

CM Punk says The Young Bucks failed him. He then says perhaps he failed himself. Maybe he needs to make a truce with his old friend Bryan Danielson. The American Dragon walks on the stage with a skeptical look on his face when he is JUMPED BY EDDIE KINGSTON!

Color
Saturday
Matthew Knight Arena
Eugene, Oregon

Dragon Lee defeated Rey Fénix in 14:56 by pinfall with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

Cesaro runs down to the ring after the match. He and Dragon Lee start double teaming Rey Fenix until PAC comes down to the ring with a chair to make a save.

Roderick Strong and Cole and O'Reilly defeated Bianca Blair, Atlantis Jr. and Rey Horus in 8:10 when Adam Cole pinned Rey Horus with a Flying Cross Body.

Becky Lynch says she’s going to build an army to take down The Viper Pit. She trusts Mustafa Ali to be on her side, and she’s going to start scouting more members.

Eddie Kingston defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 15:05 by pinfall with a Backfist to the Future. During the match we also had CM Punk run in and attack Nakajima.

Week 2 August 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Cole and O'Reilly defeated Capital Connection in 17:44 when Adam Cole pinned KENTA with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack KENTA.

Kevin Steen and REMi SEBEi cut a promo in French saying they want to team with KENTA to challenge Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong to a match at Summer’s Last Blast.

The Viper Pit (Pete Dunne, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) defeated Becky Lynch, John Cena and Jordynne Grace in 10:51 when Pete Dunne pinned John Cena with a Bitter End.

Idolissimo (Cesaro, Bandido and Flamita) defeated Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) in 14:35 when Cesaro pinned Rey Fénix with a Neutralizer after Melina interfered.

Cesaro said if PAC was going to face Andrade in a singles match, he would have to go through him first. In French.

Color
Saturday
London, England

John Cena opens the show with Michael Cole. He opens the show by saying that he wants to gracefully bow out on Team Becky. He says he let the team down, and he knows how important it is for Lynch’s Army to defeat The Viper Pit.

Ben Carter and Mustafa Ali defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 14:55 when Ben Carter pinned AJ Styles with a Phoenix Splash.

Big E and Kofi Kingston approach Michael Cole with a big announcement. Each team is one and one, but they want to face The Young Bucks at Summer’s Last Blast. Cole tells them THEY WILL GET WHAT THEY WANT. The three of them celebrate the impending rubber match.

Big E and Kofi defeated Josh Alexander and Gable Steveson in 12:56 when Big E pinned Gable Steveson with a Midnight Hour.

Andrade defeated Rey Fénix in 15:27 by pinfall with a Brillante Driver.

Week 3 August 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Intrust Bank Arena
Wichita, Kansas

Andrade and Dragon Lee defeated Lee Moriarty and Rey Misterio IV in 15:14 when Andrade pinned Rey Misterio IV with a Hammerlock DDT.

Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Melina are celebrating when Andrade snatches a microphone. He calls out Cesaro. Andrade says he’s determined to beat PAC one on one, and if Cesaro wants him tomorrow night, that’s fine. Andrade gets PAC at Summer’s Last Blast. Cesaro says PAC won’t make it to Summer’s Last Blast when Andrade slaps him and laughs.

Big E and Kofi defeated MexaBlood in 14:31 when Big E pinned Flamita with a Midnight Hour.

Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated CM Punk in 10:20 by pinfall with a Vertical Spike. During the match we also had Eddie Kingston accidentally hit CM Punk.

After the match, Punk and Kingston are putting the boots to Nakajima when Bryan Danielson comes down to the ring with a steel chair to chase them off.

Center Stage
Friday
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PAC defeated Cesaro in 14:37 by submission with a Brutaliser.

Idolissimo (Andrade, Dragon Lee, Asuka, Bandido and Flamita) defeated John Cena, Bianca Blair, Sonny Kiss, Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy in 7:21 when Andrade pinned John Cena with a Hammerlock DDT.

Melina praises Idolissimo’s victory. She says she thinks it’s important to focus on what they can do as a unit. Andrade corrects her and says the only thing he cares about is beating PAC in a singles match. He says he will do anything to get that match.

Becky Lynch, Mustafa Ali and Ben Carter defeated The Viper Pit (Pete Dunne, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) in 5:48 when Ben Carter pinned Pete Dunne with a Phoenix Splash.

Randy Orton says Ben Carter and Mustafa Ali are a decent team, but she still doesn’t have an ARMY which is what she’ll need to defeat The Viper Pit.

Britt Baker won a battle royal in 9:53. The other members of the 'final four' were Charlotte Flair, Myron Reed and Josh Alexander, with Charlotte Flair being the final elimination. Charlotte Flair got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Britt Baker wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Big E and Kofi defeated Eddie Kingston and CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima and Lucha Brothers in 15:42 when Big E pinned Penta El Zero M with a Midnight Hour.

Adam Cole defeated Kevin Steen in 15:26 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also saw Kyle O'Reilly run in and attack Steen, and Roderick Strong also attack Steen.

Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong celebrate Cole’s win. They tell Michael Cole that their victory over Kevin Steen, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA is...UNDISPUTED.

Color
Saturday
Bryce Jordan Center
University Park, Pennsylvania

PAC defeated Gable Steveson in 14:41 by submission with a Brutaliser.

After the match, PAC gets jumped by Dragon Lee, Bandido, and Flamita. Melina walks on stage laughing. She tells PAC to tell Andrade what everyone else knows. PAC doesn’t want a match with Andrade at Summer’s Last Blast.

Kyle O'Reilly defeated Kevin Steen in 11:53 by submission with an Ankle Lock after interference from Adam Cole.

Becky Lynch says she’s got four people in mind to fill out her Army, but she only needs two. On Canvas, Bianca Belair and Sonny Kiss will face Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander for the final two spots.

Big E and Kofi defeated CM Punk and Eddie Kingston in 12:03 when Big E pinned Eddie Kingston with a Midnight Hour.

Big E and Kofi Kingston say that’s just a preview of what they’re going to do to The Young Bucks at Summer’s Last Blast. They hope Punk and Eddie send them the message. Punk and Eddie come back into the ring and attack Big E and Kofi from behind! They’re continuing the beatdown until Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima come down to make the save!

Week 4 August 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Valley View Casino Center
San Diego, California

Andrade defeated Rey Misterio IV in 15:26 by pinfall with a Brillante Driver.

After the match, PAC walks on stage. He says he accepts Andrade’s challenge for Summer’s Last Blast, but he wants two conditions. If Idolissimo OR Death Triangle get involved in the match, both stables are disqualified from The Blassie Cup. Andrade agrees while Melina looks reluctant. Andrade asks PAC for his second stipulation, and PAC yells “A STEEL CAGE!” Andrade screams “You’re on.” while Melina tugs on his arm.

Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss defeated Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander in 9:32 when Bianca Blair pinned Kris Statlander with a Kiss of Death.

Bianca and Kiss are celebrating their victory in the ring. Orton and Dunne run in and attack, beating them down into the mat.

Eddie Kingston defeated John Cena in 12:59 by pinfall with a BLKOUT Lariat.

After the match, Eddie tells Punk that he came in to be a mercenary. It was his job to take out Bryan Danielson, and he felt like he couldn’t do his job if Punk teamed with him against Danielson and Nakajima. Therefore, he wants Bryan Danielson at Summer’s Last Blast in a singles match.

Color
Saturday
Pinnacle Arena
Lincoln, Nebraska

Michael Cole interviews Melina to start the show. He asks her about the stipulation of Andrade’s match, but she says she only wants to talk about what the rest of Idolissimo is doing at Summer’s Last Blast. MexaBlood is taking on Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy. Michael Cole also announces a “Dealer’s Choice Four-Way” where the winner will get to choose their first round opponent in the Blassie Cup. She says she already knew about it because Dragon Lee and Asuka will both be in the match. Cole says the other entrants will be Katsuhiko Nakajima and Rey Fenix.

Dragon Lee and Asuka defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima and Rey Fénix in 14:38 when Dragon Lee pinned Rey Fénix with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

In a battle royal featuring everyone in the 10-person elimination match at SLB, Randy Orton won a battle royal in 9:52. The other members of the 'final four' were Becky Lynch, Tyler Black and Sonny Kiss, with Becky Lynch being the final elimination. Tyler Black got the most eliminations over the course of the match.

CM Punk talks about how confident he is in Eddie Kingston. He says Eddie will end Danielson at Summer’s Last Blast. He also wishes good luck to his former clients, The Young Bucks.

Andrade defeated Adam Cole, Bryan Danielson, PAC, Kevin Steen and Eddie Kingston in 14:38 when Andrade pinned Bryan Danielson with a Hammerlock DDT.

Summer’s Last Blast
CARD

Battle Royal Cup
Britt Baker Defends
Britt Baker will make her first defense of the Battle Royal Cup, and to say the competition is stiff is an understatement. John Cena, Penta El Zero M, and Cesaro have all declared themselves for the field. There will, no doubt, also be many other challengers to the throne of the dentist. Britt Baker is a dentist.

Tag Team Match
Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander versus MexaBlood [Bandido and Flamita] [w/Melina]
When Andrade was determined to focus on singles action on the road to Summer’s Last Blast, Melina decided to focus on keeping the rest of Idolissimo together. She found a match for Bandido and Flamita against another tag team that seems to be losing grips on their spot in the company. Once among the top stars, Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander seem to be losing their momentum. Both of these teams could use a rocket boost back to the top.

Dealer’s Choice Match
Winner chooses first round opponent in The Blassie Cup
Asuka versus Dragon Lee [w/Melina] versus Katsuhiko Nakajima versus Rey Fenix
There has never been a bye in the Blassie Cup, and that is not going to change. However, this year there is going to be an innovation never seen before. There will be one match where literally anyone could be chosen. The winner of this fourway will get to choose who they face in the first round. Rey Fenix may have a huge advantage in this match as a former Blassie Cup winner. Nakajima has a lot of momentum on his side as he continues his friendship with Bryan Danielson. Melina desperately wants a member of Idolissimo to win.

The Rubber Match
Big E and Kofi Kingston versus AEW’s The Young Bucks [Matt and Nick Jackson]
CM Punk brought in Matt and Nick Jackson to prevent Bryan Danielson from winning the Tag Super Gauntlet. However, before they could do that, they lost to Big E and Kofi Kingston. Just a week later they would get their win back in the Tag Super Gauntlet. Now, The Young Bucks have not been seen since the Tag Super Gauntlet, but Big E and Kofi challenged them for the last match on their contract. The challenge was accepted. Who will win The Rubber Match?

Elimination Match
The Viper Pit [Randy Orton, Pete Dunne, Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles, and Tyler Black] [w/Samoa Joe]
Versus
Lynch’s Army [Becky Lynch, Mustafa Ali, Ben Carter, Bianca Belair, and Sonny Kiss]
Randy Orton built The Viper Pit with one thing in mind. He wanted to take control of ART for himself. The one person who perpetually stood in his way was Becky Lynch. So, he challenged Lynch to build an army of her own to try and take down her rivals. Becky immediately chose Mustafa Ali for her team which has paid off. She has also added Ben Carter, Sonny Kiss, and former Blassie Cup title holder, Bianca Belair to her group. Can they take down The Viper Pit?

Grudge Match
Bryan Danielson versus Eddie Kingston [w/CM Punk]
Many people were surprised to find out Eddie Kingston’ was CM Punk’s mercenary to take out Bryan Danielson. After Punk cost Danielson the ART-1, he’s made stopping Danielson from winning trophies a top priority. Eddie Kingston seems to think there’s only one way to really do that, and it is to take Bryan Danielson out of the sport forever. That will be no easy task, but if anyone can do it, it’s Eddie Kingston. Bryan Danielson has risen to the occasion so far in fighting off Punk’s attempts to break him. He will not back down from Kingston, and he still has his eyes set on getting The Blassie Cup.

Trios Match
Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong versus Kevin Steen, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA
This all started from a misunderstanding. Kevin Steen’s intentions have been questioned from the moment he set foot in ART. Adam Cole didn’t believe he was unbiased. He didn’t believe that the man who was once his friend could be friends with people like REMi SEBEi and KENTA. Therefore, Steen had a target on his back. Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong are the types of people who will do whatever it takes to get a victory. They’re not the type of people who are known to step up to a fair fight. However, that’s exactly what this match will be. There are only three competitors on either side of the ring, so it will be a fair fight down the middle.

Main Event
Steel Cage Match
Andrade versus PAC
The war between Idolissimo and Death Triangle comes to an end inside of a steel cage. The stipulations are clear. If Idolissimo or Death Triangle get involved, they are banned from The Blassie Cup. The cage will also keep them out, but the cage will also serve as a weapon. Andrade has only lost 11 matches in 2024, and 8 of those were to PAC. Andrade has only beaten PAC in singles action once during the ART-1 in May of 2022 when they were also tag team partners. Since PAC broke away on his own, he’s had Andrade’s number. Can The Idol get his win back?

Summer’s Last Blast
Sunday Week 4 August 2024
Chase Field
Phoenix, Arizona

[Pre-Show] Lee Moriarty defeated Daniel Garcia in 18:12 by pinfall with a Taiga Driver '18.

Josh Alexander won a battle royal in 9:47. The other members of the 'final four' were Chris Bey, John Cena and Britt Baker, with Chris Bey being the final elimination. Josh Alexander got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Josh Alexander wins the Battle Royal Cup title.

Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander defeated MexaBlood in 10:08 when Kris Statlander pinned Bandido with an Area 451.

Dragon Lee defeated Asuka, Katsuhiko Nakajima and Rey Fénix in 15:30 when Dragon Lee pinned Rey Fénix with an Operación Dragon.

After the match, Michael Cole approaches Melina and Dragon Lee asking who Dragon Lee will face in the first round. Melina starts talking about the goals and plans for Idolissimo, but Dragon Lee cuts her off and says Andrade!

The Young Bucks have an interview with Michael Cole in which they taunt Big E and Kofi. They also say win, lose, or draw when the final bell rings tonight, it will be the final time you see The Young Bucks in American Rasslin Theatre!

Big E and Kofi defeated The Young Bucks in 9:52 when Big E pinned Nick Jackson with a Midnight Hour.

Becky Lynch, Mustafa Ali, Ben Carter, Bianca Blair and Sonny Kiss defeated The Viper Pit (Randy Orton, Pete Dunne, Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) in an Elimination match in 11:45; Ben Carter was eliminated first, then AJ Styles, then Sonny Kiss, then Pete Dunne, then Mustafa Ali, then Randy Orton, then Charlotte Flair, then Bianca Blair, and finally Tyler Black.

CM Punk and Eddie Kingston come out. Punk tells Michael Cole that Eddie is going to earn his paycheck tonight when he puts Bryan Danielson on the shelf for a long a time.

Bryan Danielson defeated Eddie Kingston in 12:46 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation.

Roderick Strong and Cole and O'Reilly defeated Kevin Steen and Capital Connection in 15:35 when Adam Cole pinned REMi SEBEi while using the ropes for leverage.

PAC defeated Andrade in a Cage match in 25:21 by submission with a Brutaliser.

September 2024 Top Stories

Dragon Lee calls his shot
After winning the Dealer’s Choice Match, Dragon Lee has chosen Idolissimo teammate, Andrade for his opponent in The Blassie Cup. This came to a surprise to their manager, Melina. Andrade failed to beat PAC in the Steel Cage match at Summer’s Last Blast, but what will come of El Idolo if this losing streak continues?

The Young Bucks are Done
With their loss to Big E and Kofi Kingston at Summer’s Last Blast, The Young Bucks are headed back to All Elite Wrestling. They came in as mercenaries for CM Punk in the Tag Super Gauntlet, but they fell short. Then they came back for unfinished business with Big E and Kofi. Now they’re gone. Will we get any more surprises in ART? Time will tell.

The Field for The Blassie Cup
American Rasslin Theatre is proud to announce the 32 competitors for the 2024 Blassie Cup.

Adam Cole
Andrade
Asuka
Bandido
Becky Lynch
Bianca Belair
Big E
Britt Baker
Bryan Danielson
Cesaro
Charlotte Flair
Dragon Lee
Eddie Kingston
Flamita
Jordynne Grace
Josh Alexander
Katsuhiko Nakajima
KENTA
Kevin Steen
Kofi Kingston
Kris Statlander
Kyle O’Reilly
Mercedes Martinez
Mustafa Ali
Orange Cassidy
PAC
Penta El Zero M
Pete Dunne
Randy Orton
REMi SEBEi
Rey Fenix
Tyler Black

Brackets will not be announced ahead of time other than the Andrade vs Dragon Lee match.

Week 1 September 2024

Canvas
Thursday
McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

[BC24] Orange Cassidy defeated Bandido in 14:37 by pinfall with a Super Kick.

Andrade chastises Bandido for losing to Orange Cassidy. Melina yells at Andrade for talking to a member of her group like that. Andrade says this is his group and shoves Bandido. Dragon Lee gets between them.

[BC24] Bianca Blair defeated Cesaro in 8:16 by pinfall with a Kiss of Death.

[BC24] Adam Cole defeated Jordynne Grace in 5:45 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack Grace.

[BC24] Big E defeated Josh Alexander in 14:46 by pinfall with a Big Ending.

CM Punk gets up from the commentary position and claps for Big E. He congratulates the second greatest friend Kofi Kingston ever had. Big E asks him what the hell that’s supposed to mean, and Punk says E is going to go far in this tournament. He’s not going to win, but he’s going to go far.

Color
Saturday
Mobile Civic Center Arena
Mobile, Alabama

[BC24] PAC defeated Pete Dunne in 15:29 by submission with a Brutaliser.

[BC24] Rey Fénix defeated Eddie Kingston in 7:50 by pinfall with a Meteora.

Eddie Kingston grabs a microphone after the match and says CM Punk told him his services were no longer needed when it came to taking out Bryan Danielson. However, Eddie is not the type of guy to leave a job unfinished.

[BC24] Kris Statlander defeated Flamita in 5:42 by pinfall with an Area 451. During the match we also had Andrade accidentally hit Flamita.

Melina and Dragon Lee talk to Michael Cole about how Andrade has embarrassed them once again. She tells Michael she has to be honest. The future of Idolissimo is in jeopardy.

[BC24] Bryan Danielson defeated Mustafa Ali in 14:32 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation. Eddie Kingston, who was on commentary, threw down his headset after the match.

Week 2 September 2024

Canvas
Thursday
El Domo
San Luis Potosi City, Mexico

[BC24] Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Tyler Black in 15:02 by pinfall with a Vertical Spike.

[BC24] Kevin Steen defeated Charlotte Flair in 8:30 by submission with a Sharpshooter.

Kevin Steen is celebrating his victory in the ring. Randy Orton runs in and attacks, beating Steen down into the mat.

[BC24] Penta El Zero M defeated Mercedes Martinez in 4:56 by pinfall with a Fear Factor.

[BC24] Dragon Lee defeated Andrade in 15:14 by pinfall with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

Dragon Lee looks down on Andrade asking if he’s still a part of the family. Melina says maybe Andrade just needs a little tough love to remember who actually cares about him. Dragon Lee goes to the floor and grabs a chair, but Asuka comes running down and gets between them.

Color
Saturday
Royal Farms Arena
Baltimore, Maryland

[BC24] Asuka [w/Anrade] defeated KENTA in 14:58 by pinfall with a Billiken.

CM Punk comes out and says he’s here to cheer on his friend Kofi Kingston against Randy Orton tonight. He says he really hopes Kofi is able to pull it off.

[BC24] Kofi Kingston defeated Randy Orton in 10:21 by pinfall with a S.O.S.. During the match we also had CM Punk run in and attack Orton.

Kofi Kingston watches the replay and grabs CM Punk telling him he didn’t want his help. Punk pats him on the shoulder and says ‘You’re Welcome’. Kofi says he didn’t want the help, and they start arguing. Meanwhile, Randy Orton goes berserk attacking the referee for not seeing CM Punk. Security is trying to restrain Orton as the next match starts.

[BC24] Kyle O'Reilly defeated REMi SEBEi in 10:19 when REMi SEBEi was counted out after being attacked by Randy Orton.

[BC24] Becky Lynch defeated Britt Baker in 15:23 by pinfall with a Hard Knox.

Week 3 September 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Angels of the Wind Arena
Everett, Washington

[BC24] Bryan Danielson defeated Rey Fénix in 15:28 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation. Eddie Kingston, again on commentary, throws his headset down.

[BC24] Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Penta El Zero M in 5:47 by pinfall with a Vertical Spike.

The Viper Pit talks about how unfortunate it is for everyone still in The Blassie Cup that they’re out of The Blassie Cup. Orton says Kevin Steen has a particularly fat target on his back.

[BC94] PAC defeated Kris Statlander in 10:08 by pinfall with a Black Arrow.

[BC94] Dragon Lee defeated Kevin Steen in 14:48 by pinfall with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

The Viper Pit surround the ring after the match. They attack Steen, but REMi SEBEi and KENTA make the save!

Center Stage
Friday
Carrier Dome
Syracuse, New York

[Pre-Show] Josh Alexander won a battle royal in 15:21. The other members of the 'final four' were Britt Baker, Ben Carter and Myron Reed, with Britt Baker being the final elimination. Myron Reed got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Josh Alexander makes defence number one of the Battle Royal Cup title.

Idolissimo (Dragon Lee, Bandido and Flamita) defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima, Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander in 15:06 when Dragon Lee pinned Orange Cassidy with an Operación Dragon.

Idolissimo (Andrade, Cesaro and Asuka) defeated Bianca Blair, Sonny Kiss and John Cena in 7:48 when Andrade pinned Sonny Kiss with a Hammerlock DDT.

Andrade approaches Melina and Dragon Lee. He says he knows exactly what he has to do in order to prove he deserves to be the leader, and he will reveal it to them in due time.

Big E and Kofi defeated Capital Connection, Charlotte Flair and Pete Dunne and Cole and O'Reilly in 15:59 when Big E pinned KENTA with a Midnight Hour.

CM Punk congratulates Big E and Kofi. He says they won tonight, and tomorrow night, they both have Blassie Cup matches. He says he knows they will win, and he plans to be in their corner.

Lucha Brothers defeated Becky Lynch and Mustafa Ali in 13:18 when Penta El Zero M pinned Becky Lynch with a Fear Factor.

PAC defeated Tyler Black in 14:49 by submission with a Brutaliser.

Bryan Danielson defeated Eddie Kingston, Kevin Steen and Randy Orton in 15:10 when Bryan Danielson pinned Randy Orton with a Running Knee.

Eddie Kingston grabs Michael Cole after the match. He says Bryan Danielson did good, but he doesn’t know what kind of hell he’s unleashed for himself. Kingston says it’s about time he made Bryan really suffer.

Color
Saturday
Ford Center
Evansville, Indiana

[BC24] Kyle O'Reilly defeated Kofi Kingston in 14:37 by submission with an Ankle Lock.

[BC24] Big E defeated Orange Cassidy in 5:03 when Orange Cassidy was disqualified when CM Punk ran in and attacked Big E.

Kofi Kingston asks CM Punk what the hell that was about. Punk says he’s sorry, but he thinks it’s bullshit that Big E wasn’t out there for Kofi’s match. Punk was mad at Big E and lost his temper. Big E comes in about to fight Punk, but Kofi gets between them. Punk says that Big E should be happy because he’s still in the tournament, and Kofi isn’t. Punk yells at Big E that he’s a bad friend. Big E gives a confused look to Kofi.

[BC24] Becky Lynch defeated Asuka in 9:58 by pinfall with a Hard Knox.

[BC24] Adam Cole defeated Bianca Blair in 14:37 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack Bianca.

Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly announce one of them will win The Blassie Cup. Cole says since he beat last year’s winner, it’s a foregone conclusion that he’s going to win!

Week 4 September 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Don Haskins Center
El Paso, Texas

[BC24] Dragon Lee defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 14:37 by pinfall with an Operación Dragon after Melina interfered.

Michael Cole announces that ART has a huge signing who is one of the biggest names around the world. Suddenly, KOTA IBUSHI is thrown into Michael. He gets blood on Cole’s shirt as ANDRADE comes through the curtain with a chair. Andrade says “You are not a big star until you’ve beaten me. You’re nothing in this company until you’ve beaten me.

Tyler Black defeated REMi SEBEi in 13:27 by pinfall with a Curb Stomp. During the match we also had Randy Orton run in and attack Sebei.

Bryan Danielson says Saturday night, he’s going to get in the ring with someone he has a great deal of respect for. He has petitioned ART management to ban Eddie Kingston from the building for the night. He says he’s going to fight Eddie Kingston, but he won’t dishonor The Blassie Cup.

[BC94] Becky Lynch defeated Kyle O'Reilly in 15:27 by pinfall with a Hard Knox following botched interference by Roderick Strong.

Color
Saturday
Maverik Center
West Valley City, Utah

Earlier Today: Bryan Danielson is arriving in the building when a group of fans approach him for autographs. However, one of those fans is Eddie Kingston with a tire iron! He brutally attacks Danielson until security come outside while young fans scream in horror.

[BC24] Adam Cole defeated Big E in 14:46 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Kyle O'Reilly run in and attack Big E.

CM Punk apologizes for everything that happened with Kofi and Big E. He says he wishes he had been out there for Big E’s match because he clearly could’ve used a friend like Punk. He then tells them that he got a match made between them and Idolissimo’s Asuka and MexaBlood at The Blassie Cup event to work on their teamwork skills. Big E gives Kofi a ‘WTF?’ look as Punk walks away.

Kota Ibushi defeated Bandido in 12:35 by pinfall with a Kamigoye.

Kevin Steen, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA come out and challenge any three members of The Viper Pit to a match at The Blassie Cup.

PAC defeated Bryan Danielson in 15:19 by submission with a Brutaliser.

Bryan Danielson takes the microphone after the match and apologizes to PAC for not giving him the wrestling match he deserved. He apologizes to the crowd and Freddie Blassie’s family for not giving them the match the deserve. He says he may not have had a match in him tonight, but tomorrow night, at The Blassie Cup he will have a fight with Eddie Kingston.

The Blassie Cup
CARD

The Blassie Cup
Semi Finals
PAC versus Dragon Lee [w/Melina]
The rivalry between Death Triangle and Idolissimo is, for all intents and purposes, over. Management has made it clear that they won’t consciously make a match between these two teams for the foreseeable future. However, they cannot control the fate of a tournament like The Blassie Cup. PAC defeated Pete Dunne, Kris Statlander, and Bryan Danielson to get here. Dragon Lee defeated Andrade, Kevin Steen, and Katsuhiko Nakajima to get here.

The Blassie Cup
Semi Finals
Becky Lynch versus Adam Cole
Becky Lynch lost to Bianca Belair in the finals of the Blassie Cup last year. Adam Cole lost in the first round of the tournament to PAC last year. This year has been more of the same for Lynch, but it’s been very different for Cole. Now, these two look to make it to the finals and take home the prestigious trophy. Lynch defeated Britt Baker, Asuka, and Kyle O’Reilly to get here. Adam Cole defeated Jordynne Grace, Bianca Belair, and Big E to get here.

Special Attraction
Lucha Brothers versus Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander
These two iconic ART tag teams have not squared off since year one. They actually faced each other in the initial Tag Super Gauntlet. With both teams going pretty far in the Blassie Cup and not having any grudges to settle out of that, ART management thought this would be the perfect opportunity to see two great teams have an athletic contest for the ages.

Wild Card Scramble
Bianca Belair versus Katsuhiko Nakajima versus Kyle O’Reilly versus Mustafa Ali versus A Member of Viper Pit
Another surprise match from ART management. These five competitors will compete in a scramble match to receive a contract for a match of their choice at ART of FEAR in October. Bianca Belair is devastated that she lost her chance to win The Blassie Cup back to back. Katsuhiko Nakajima has also had a nice hot streak until he lost a match courtesy of Melina. Kyle O’Reilly tried to punch his ticket to the semi finals but fell to Becky Lynch. Mustafa Ali hasn’t been having a lot of opportunities lately, but he wants to get back to the top. The Viper Pit has not announced which members are competing in any matches, which gives them a huge advantage.

Battle Royal Cup
Josh Alexander Defends
Josh Alexander is going to defend the Battle Royal Cup against any interested challengers. Some matches don’t have stories.

Trios Match
CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, and Big E versus Idolissimo’s Asuka and MexaBlood [w/Melina]
When Big E picked up the victory in the first round, Punk congratulated ‘Kofi Kingston’s second greatest friend’. He then blamed Big E for Kofi’s loss in the tournament. Kofi and Big E seem confused by Punk’s desire to have a friendship with Kingston. Big E actually seems angry about it. CM Punk has declared that he wants to bring the “team” together by giving them an impressive group of challengers. Melina plans to show Idolissimo is still united by having Asuka and the MexaBloods defeat this unlikely trio.

Trios Match
Kevin Steen, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA versus The Viper Pit
The Viper Pit all lost their first round matches of The Blassie Cup. When Kevin Steen defeated Charlotte Flair in the first round, Randy Orton decided to target Kevin Steen and his friends. However, they are not three men who will back down from a fight. The Viper Pit still have an advantage in their pocket. There are five of them. Randy Orton has reserved the right to not announce which three members of The Viper Pit will compete until the match happens. This definitely gives them an advantage when it comes to mind games.

Grudge Match
Andrade [w/Melina?] versus Kota Ibushi
The problems between Andrade and Melina started when she was doing everything in her power to keep him from wrestling PAC one on one in a steel cage at Summer’s Last Blast. Andrade, however, was determined to prove himself and end that rivalry his own way. He lost. Now, he is working desperately to take back his role as the leader of Idolissimo by taking on the biggest acquisition ART has had in awhile, Kota Ibushi. Can he regain his throne? Will Melina give him another chance?

Singles Match
Bryan Danielson versus Eddie Kingston
CM Punk hired Eddie Kingston as a mercenary to take out Bryan Danielson. When Bryan Danielson beat Eddie Kingston at Summer’s Last Blast, Punk fired Kingston and said the job was over. However, Eddie Kingston said the job was unfinished. Kingston watched all of Bryan’s matches during the tournament getting upset when Bryan won. Danielson requested that Kingston not be in the building for his match. Eddie proceeded to jump him in the parking lot with a tire iron. Danielson failed to beat PAC due to injuries caused by Kingston. Danielson said he would have a fight with Eddie Kingston.

The Blassie Cup
Finals

The Blassie Cup
Sunday Week 4 September 2024
Atlanta, Georgia

[Pre-Show] Josh Alexander won a battle royal in 10:07. The other members of the 'final four' were Myron Reed, Cesaro and Deonna Purrazzo, with Myron Reed being the final elimination. Myron Reed got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Josh Alexander makes defence number two of the Battle Royal Cup title.

[BC24] PAC defeated Dragon Lee in 15:28 by submission with a Brutaliser.

[BC24] Adam Cole defeated Becky Lynch in 7:53 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack Becky.

Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy defeated Lucha Brothers in 8:57 when Kris Statlander pinned Rey Fénix with an Area 451.

[Wild Card Scramble] Mustafa Ali defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kyle O'Reilly, Bianca Blair and Pete Dunne in 9:40 when Mustafa Ali pinned Pete Dunne with a Reverse 450.

Idolissimo (Asuka, Bandido and Flamita) defeated CM Punk and Big E and Kofi in 8:23 when Asuka pinned CM Punk with a Billiken.

CM Punk screams at Big E for costing them the match. Big E mentions that Punk got pinned, and Punk slaps him. Kofi Kingston gets between them, and before Big E can retaliate, Kofi says ‘Let’s go’.

Kevin Steen and Capital Connection defeated The Viper Pit (Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) in 6:19 when AJ Styles was disqualified when Randy Orton ran in and attacked Kevin Steen.

Andrade defeated Kota Ibushi in 9:55 by pinfall with a Hammerlock DDT.

Bryan Danielson defeated Eddie Kingston in 17:35 by pinfall with a Running Knee.

Eddie Kingston tells Michael Cole that no matter how many times Bryan Danielson beats him, he will never stay down. He will never stop fighting.

[BC24] Adam Cole defeated PAC in 26:34 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also saw Kyle O'Reilly run in and attack PAC, and Roderick Strong also attack PAC. Adam Cole wins the Blassie Cup title.

Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong surround PAC and beat him down. Lucha Bros. run down to the ring for the save. The six men in the ring stand face to face

October 2024 Top Stories

Death Triangle’s New Foes
After Adam Cole STOLE The Blassie Cup with the help of Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong, he made enemies of Death Triangle. PAC declared he would win every trophy this year, but obviously Cole and O’Reilly have made that impossible. Death Triangle will certainly not let these losses go unnoticed. After doing significant damage to Idolissimo, Death Triangle has found a new pair of enemies.

Viper in the Grass
Randy Orton started the fight with Kevin Owens, REMi SEBEi, and KENTA, but when it came time to put up or shut up, he sent Charlotte Flair, AJ Styles, and Tyler Black into the fray. Owens and his friends got the victory which The Viper cannot be happy about. He certainly has unfinished business. Will Orton target the trio? Or will he continue to avoid them?

Mustafa Ali Calling His Shot
Mustafa Ali earned the right to call any match he chooses for ART of FEAR. Ali has been a fan favorite for a long time, and it’s unclear to see how he’s going to use his opportunity. With no championships in contention in ART, how will Ali use his free match?

Week 1 October 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Acropolis Puebla
Zaragoza, Mexico

Kota Ibushi defeated Asuka in 15:02 by pinfall with a Kamigoye.

Kota Ibushi is celebrating his victory in the ring. Cesaro runs in and attacks, beating Ibushi down into the mat.

Steen and SEBEi defeated AJ Styles and Tyler Black in 10:28 when Kevin Steen pinned AJ Styles after Randy Orton accidentally hit Tyler Black.

Cole and O'Reilly defeated Lucha Brothers in 14:37 when Adam Cole pinned Rey Fénix with a Flying Cross Body. During the match we also had Roderick Strong run in and attack Penta.

After the match, Fenix gets handcuffed to the ropes. Cole, O’Reilly, and Strong deliver a three on one beating to Penta while his brother is forced to watch.

Color
Saturday
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin

Bryan Danielson defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in 14:38 by pinfall with a Running Knee.

Bryan Danielson says he has a message for Eddie Kingston. He wants to tell Eddie that it’s over. He doesn’t want another singles match with Kingston.

Big E and Kofi defeated Mercedes Martinez and Leyla Hirsch in 7:50 when Big E pinned Leyla Hirsch with a Midnight Hour.

CM Punk gets up off the announce desk and says Big E threw their match at The Blassie Cup because he wants to convince Kofi Kingston that CM Punk cannot be trusted. Punk says he’s Kofi’s best friend, and he’s not going to let Big E ruin that friendship.

Bianca Blair defeated Mustafa Ali in 13:26 by pinfall with a Kiss of Death.

Mustafa Ali claps for Bianca Belair and says she’s a great star deserving of a match of her choice. However, he’s the one who gets to pick his match at ART of FEAR, and he has a message for Melina. He wants the LEADER of Idolissimo.

Week 2 October 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Royal Farms Arena
Baltimore, Maryland

Andrade and Dragon Lee defeated Technician Magicians in 15:06 when Andrade pinned Lee Moriarty with a Hammerlock DDT.

Michael Cole asks Andrade, Dragon Lee, and Melina about their thoughts regarding Mustafa Ali’s challenge for the leader of Idolissimo. Andrade says as the leader of Idolissimo, he accepts. Dragon Lee says Andrade is not the leader anymore. Melina says she will decide.

Becky Lynch defeated Ruby Soho in 10:10 by pinfall with a Hard Knox. Bianca Belair stands at ringside watching.

Kevin Steen says Randy Orton can only run for so long. He wants to get his hands on The Viper. He’s going to cut the head off The Viper Pit.

Rey Fénix defeated Roderick Strong in 14:44 by pinfall with a Meteora.

After the match, Cole and O’Reilly attack Fenix.

Color
Saturday
First Direct Arena
Leeds, England

PAC defeated Roderick Strong in 15:27 by pinfall with a Black Arrow.

PAC says he came home a bit early, and Cole and O’Reilly took advantage by putting Penta and Fenix on the shelf. However, they didn’t have the nerve to come to England. So he’s going to give Roderick Strong a message to send them! He beat the tar out of him.

The Acclaimed make their debut taking shots at Kofi and Big E. Big E comes out and says Kofi got jumped earlier in the day and was not there. CM Punk comes through the curtain and asks Big E to admit he did it. Punk says he’s going to help Big E beat these guys up, but on the condition that Big E gives a confession about his attack on Kofi.

Big E and CM Punk defeated Anthony Bowens and Max Caster in 6:24 when Big E pinned Max Caster with a Big Ending.

Randy Orton defeated KENTA in 7:44 when KENTA was disqualified when Kevin Steen ran in and attacked Randy Orton.

Becky Lynch and Ben Carter defeated Charlotte Flair and Pete Dunne in 14:46 when Becky Lynch pinned Charlotte Flair with a Hard Knox.

After the match, Bianca Belair comes out and claps for Becky Lynch.

Week 3 October 2024

Canvas
Thursday
Cox Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

REMi SEBEi defeated Tyler Black in 15:25 by pinfall with a Brainbustaaaaahhhhh!!!!! following botched interference by Randy Orton.

Randy Orton and Samoa Joe yell at The Viper Pit saying they need to end their losing ways. Tyler Black tells Orton he should lead by example and take the fight with Kevin Steen. Orton says maybe they can fight Steen and SEBEi together.

Bryan Danielson defeated Myron Reed in 10:03 by pinfall with a Running Knee. Eddie Kingston watches the match from ringside.

Becky Lynch comes down to the ring. She takes a microphone and starts talking to the crowd, before eventually getting interrupted by Bianca Blair. They have a big argument, going back and forth on the microphone, before agreeing to face each other at ART of FEAR in a singles match.

Mustafa Ali and Ben Carter defeated Andrade and Dragon Lee in 14:46 when Mustafa Ali pinned Andrade with a Reverse 450.

Center Stage
Friday
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo, Japan

Bandido defeated Kota Ibushi in 14:43 by pinfall with a Revolution Fly. During the match we also had Flamita run in and attack Ibushi.

Idolissimo is attacking Kota post match when Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander come out to make the save! The crowd pops at the new found alliance.

Kevin Steen and Capital Connection defeated The Viper Pit (Randy Orton, AJ Styles and Tyler Black) in 7:45 when Kevin Steen submitted AJ Styles with a Sharpshooter. During the match we also had Tyler Black turn on Orton.

Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated The Acclaimed in 6:19 when Max Caster was disqualified when Eddie Kingston ran in and attacked Bryan Danielson. During the match we also had Myron Reed run in and attack Nakajima.

Becky Lynch and Ben Carter drew with Sonny Kiss and Bianca Blair in 20:00 when the time limit expired.

Big E defeated Asuka, Charlotte Flair, CM Punk, John Cena and Josh Alexander in 6:34 when Big E pinned John Cena with a Big Ending.

CM Punk goes on a rant about how Big E beat everyone in that match just like he beat Kofi Kingston before the England trip. He challenges Big E to a singles match at ART of FEAR.

Idolissimo (Andrade, Dragon Lee and Cesaro) defeated Mustafa Ali, Rey Horus and Rey Misterio IV in 7:47 when Andrade pinned Rey Horus with a Hammerlock DDT.

Adam Cole defeated Rey Fénix in 9:39 by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body.

PAC defeated Kyle O'Reilly in 10:28 by submission with a Brutaliser.

Color
Saturday
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, Tennessee

Rey Fénix defeated Roderick Strong in 14:35 by pinfall with a Meteora.

Fire Kingdom (Eddie Kingston and Myron Reed) issue a challenge for Bryan Danielson and Katsuhiko Nakajima at ART of FEAR.

Fire Kingdom defeated Second Beer Crew in 7:12 when Eddie Kingston pinned Steve Manders with a BLKOUT Lariat.

Ben Carter defeated Sonny Kiss in 6:19 by pinfall with a Phoenix Splash with Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch at ringside.

Randy Orton says Tyler Black was dead to him, and he was going to send The Viper Pit after him. However, he says Tyler Black is not good enough to be in the ring with him. So he’s going to put Kevin Steen out of his misery.

Andrade and Asuka defeated Mustafa Ali and Kota Ibushi in 14:39 when Andrade pinned Kota Ibushi with a Hammerlock DDT. During the match we also had Dragon Lee run in and attack Mustafa Ali.

Andrade and Dragon Lee are beating down Mustafa Ali when Melina says that Andrade and Dragon Lee are both leaders of Idolissimo, so he will face both of them at ART of FEAR. Andrade says there can only be one leader, so it will be him. Ali challenges them to a triple threat match. Melina agrees. Ali then says the winner of the match will be the leader of Idolissimo.