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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (1/2/19)

Published

6 years ago

January 2, 2019

The first NXT of 2019 will be a special Extended Edition! Relive the best moments of 2018 while Matt Riddle and Kassius Ohno have their TakeOver rematch!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Matt Riddle VS Kassius Ohno; Riddle wins.

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WWE mourns the loss of “Mean” Gene Okerlund.

Cathy Kelly is in the NXT Control Center!

She will guide us through the NXT Year End Awards 2018 nominees! Who will win the prizes of Best Male, Best Female and Breakout Superstar?

But first, a sample of the huge NXT North American Championship crowning ladder match from TakeOver: New Orleans!

After such a hellacious match, it would be Adam Cole who reigned as the inaugural North American Champion. Cole would hold onto that title a long time, with help from his friends in the Undisputed Era. However, it would be in a match with another of the Six Man Ladder Match that would come back and take the title from him at TakeOver: Brooklyn 4. The One and Only Ricochet is only the second-ever North American Champion, but The Undisputed Era promises to be “draped in gold” in 2019. Will Cole or another member come back for the NXT NAC soon enough? Or will the King of Flight stay out of their reach?

Speaking of Ricochet, he is a nominee for NXT Breakout Superstar of 2018. Joining him are: Captain Kick, Dakota Kai; the Leviathan, Lars Sullivan; NXT UK’s Rhea Ripley, who is also the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion; War Raiders, Ray Rowe & Hanson; the Lady of NXT, Lacey Evans; The Top One Percent, EC3; The EST, Bianca Belair, who is still Un-De-Fea-Ted. Who do you think deserves to be name THE Breakout Superstar of 2018?

2018 was all but defined by DIY.

Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano waited years for their moment, traveled the world together for their moment, and fought so hard to get their moment. But then the Psycho Killer had to make it his moment. The team went from DIY to “DI Why Ciampa Why?” And from there, a war would be waged. Ciampa would blame Gargano’s selfishness, but Gargano told him that’s just Ciampa’s paranoia. But the reason stopped being what mattered. Gargano fought but failed to become NXT Champion, and Ciampa would return to make sure he never did. Fans still supported Gargano no matter what Ciampa said or did. Gargano would fail to end things with Ciampa in New Orleans in their Unsanctioned Match, and that would only serve to drive Gargano into the same darkness as Ciampa.

As for Aleister Black’s path to this point, he faced then NXT Champion, Andrade “Cien” Almas, at TakeOver: New Orleans. The Embodiment of the End was driven by the devil on his back, but El Idolo was driven by his manager, La Muneca, Zelina Vega. Almas and Aleister would battle to hell and back, and Vega would even try to sway things in Almas’ favor, but Almas would still #FadeToBlack. Aleister won the title he sought, but then things would be marred by the DIY Civil War. On July 25th, 2018, Gargano’s interference in wanting after Ciampa would cost Aleister his title. Ciampa would finally have his moment, and the wrath of the Dutch Destroyer would target Gargano. A decision was reached that it would be a Triple Threat for the title.

However, Aleister would be attacked in the Full Sail parking lot, and an investigation would begin. Only Nikki Cross knew the truth. And after weeks of questioning without results, Nikki would whisper it to Aleister. And Aleister had even MORE reason to unleash his wrath upon NXT! It was Gargano all along! Gargano was only the hero of this story in his own mind now. Aleister and Gargano would battle it out at TakeOver: WarGames II, but not even that would absolve Gargano of his sins. And now, it would seem “darkness” is what the D in DIY stood for all along. Ciampa would help Gargano defeat Aleister Black in an NXT Steel Cage match weeks ago, and now things are topsy turvy. Will Gargano follow Ciampa’s lead? Or is there still hope for redemption in Johnny Wrestling’s soul?

NXT shares the nominees for Tag Team of 2018!

Oney Lorcan & Burch are the scrappy One Two Combination that leads the way, followed by the Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford. Heavy Machinery, Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic, are headed to the main roster, but #SteaksAndWeights fueled them to a six month winning streak! Mustache Mountain are the crossover sensation between NXT America and NXT UK. Trent Seven & Tyler Bate already checked off the NXT Tag Team Championships, will they soon check off the UK equivalents? The War Raiders are also in this category, as they brought the fight to many teams from the moment they arrived. And of course, The Undisputed Era makes the list as the current NXT Tag Team Champions. Whether it’s Cole-O’Reilly, Fish-O’Reilly or Strong-O’Reilly, “We can’t be stopped!” But will Tag Team of the Year be the one award the Undisputed four don’t win?

NXT gives us just a sample of the tag team division’s abilities.

It was TakeOver: Chicago 2018 that Strong & O’Reilly defended the titles against the One Two Combo of Lorcan and Burch. It was incredible to watch as the crowd started solidly on the side of Strong & O’Reilly, and then shift to duel between both teams. Lorcan & Burch did not win the titles, and are still grinding it out to earn another shot. Can Lorcan & Burch make 2019 the Year of the Brawlers?

NXT presents the nominees for Rivalry of the Year:

Gargano VS Almas
Baszler VS Moon
Gargano VS CIampa
Undisputed Era VS Mustache Mountain
Velveteen Dream VS Ricochet
Aleister Black, Nikki Cross, Ciampa and Gargano
Kairi Sane VS Bianca Belair

Any one of these feuds and the matches therein are amazing, but which one do you think deserves to be deemed THE Rivalry of 2018?

NXT also has nominees for Future Star of NXT!

Fans have their choice between Matt Riddle, Mia Yim, Keith Lee, The Forgotten Sons, Candice LeRae, Io Shirai, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir of the MMA Four Horsewomen, and even Kona Reeves and Dominik Dijakovic. Who has your vote as THE brightest star of NXT’s 2019?

Let’s not forget Match of the Year 2018!

WarGames II, Ciampa’s July 25th title win, and more are on the list, visit WWE’s official site for them all! What amazing match will you choose as THE very best?

One match that’s also great, especially for the superstars involved, is when Bianca Belair defended her Un-De-Fea-Ted streak against The Virtuosa, Deonna Purrazzo. It was August 22, after TakeOver: Brooklyn 4, and The EST did not expect to be challenged by Deonna like she was. In the end, Bianca would win and keep her streak alive, even to today. Neither woman has held gold just yet, but Bianca has her shot at TakeOver: Phoenix against #ShaynaTwoTime. Can the Un-De-Fea-Ted streak continue and make Bianca the EST Women’s Champion?

Exclusive footage of Gargano’s backstage interview from 12/19/18.

Did DIY working together against Aleister Black a sign that they’re a team again? Gargano ignores that question to ask “Why is Gargano such a good guy?” Gargano beat Aleister Black in a cage and absolved him of his sins. Johnny Wrestling is still the hero, in his mind. What will Gargano do next in the New Year?

NXT presents the nominees for Male Competitor of 2018.

Adam Cole vows the Undisputed Era is only getting started. Pete Dunne still reigns as WWE UK Champion for almost 600 days! El Idolo may be on SmackDown now, but Andrade “Cien” Almas was still an exceptional NXT Champion. The One and Only Ricochet is a human highlight reel like no other and is the reigning NXT North American Champion. Velveteen Dream brings the Experience to every match he’s in, and promises that 2019 will be #DreamForever. Johnny Gargano, both as hero and as villain, gave classic after classic because good or evil, he’s still “Johnny Freakin’ Wrestling”! Aleister Black has walked through “rain, fire and hell” to get here and is determined to make everyone in his way #FadeToBlack.

And of course, THE NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa, is still the Psycho Killer. “I am the greatest sports entertainer of all time!” But will Ciampa be THE Male Superstar of 2018?

And of course, NXT has the nominees for Female Competitor of 2018.

The War Goddess may be on Raw now, but she Eclipsed opponent after opponent and became NXT Women’s Champion in 2018. SAnitY’s Twisted Sister is also on her way out, but Nikki Cross brought chaos and fire inside and outside the ring. The Pirate Princess, Kairi Sane, is the inaugural Mae Young Classic winner, and checked off the NXT Women’s Championship in her war against Shayna Baszler. Bianca Belair is of course part of this category, as she has her title shot next, and is still Un-De-Fea-Ted. But speaking of, “no one else has fear as their ally” like The Queen of Spades. Baszler is the first ever Two-Time NXT Women’s Champion, and isn’t about to stop there. Will Baszler have both title and award to hold high in 2019?

Matt Riddle VS Kassius Ohno!

The King of Bros’ “debutt” was a huge success, but the Knockout Artist was only annoyed by the “shiny new toy”. Ohno would taunt Riddle for weeks after that, so Riddle did something about it. Riddle challenged Ohno to a match at TakeOver, and Ohno accepted, to then be knocked out in seven seconds! That obviously didn’t sit well, so Ohno sucker punched Riddle after a match weeks later. Will Riddle get even with Ohno for that cheap shot? Or will Ohno even the score now that he knows not to underestimate the King of Bros?

The bell rings the two go right at each other! Ohno dodges Riddle but Riddle dodges Ohno. Riddle fires off strikes and kicks in the corner, then runs side to side for a forearm smash. He runs the other way for another smash, then wants to throw Ohno with an exploder. Ohno resists with elbow after elbow, but Riddle still throws him overhead! Riddle hits a big back senton, a move Ohno usually uses. Riddle rams knees into Ohno’s ribs, then stomps him down with an ax kick. Ohno gets up and Riddle rams his knees in again. Riddle chops Ohno to ropes, but Ohno throat chops! Ohno suplexes Riddle and tosses him! Riddle crawls to a corner but Ohno is on him with a rocking right forearm! Ohno stomps away and then traps Riddle’s leg in the ropes before booting him down!

Fans duel as Ohno stomps Riddle again. Ohno drags Riddle up for a snapmare and then a somersault senton! A cocky cover, TWO! Ohno keeps on Riddle but Riddle hits back. Ohno boots Riddle down and Riddle sputters to ropes. But Ohno doesn’t let up, he hauls Riddle up for an atomic drop! Fans duel as Ohno looms over Riddle. Ohno puts on a cravat and wrenches Riddle’s nick. Riddle fights but Ohno puts him on the ropes to snap him backwards. Fans boo Ohno as he pulls Riddle up by his hair. Ohno CHOPS Riddle, but Riddle CHOPS back! Riddle strikes again and again, then gets around for a BIG German Suplex! Bridging cover, TWO! Fans rally up for Riddle as he aims at Ohno.

Riddle kicks Ohno from both sides, then again. Ohno stands and blocks, and goes after the toes! Then he reels Riddle in for a pump knee, and the cyclone boot! Cover, TWO!! Ohno can’t believe it but Riddle survives! Ohno eggs the bro on and then grinds his boot into Riddle’s face. He drags Riddle up to club him, but Riddle CHOPS. Ohno punches but Riddle grits his teeth as he comes back with more palm strikes! Riddle rocks Ohno with a roundhouse, then roars, only to run into a bicycle boot! Ohno hits another back senton, and then another! Ohno gets big air, but his senton ends up in body scissors! Riddle rams elbow after elbow in, and gets the Bromission!! He hammers away on Ohno, Ohno taps!! Riddle wins!!

Winner: Matt Riddle, by submission

That was the most intense match of 2019! Well, it was also the first new match of 2019, but the bar is set high already! Ohno almost looks to be in tears while Riddle celebrates with the Full Sail fans. Riddle asks for Ohno to fist bump it out, but Ohno refuses. But then Ohno returns to the ring, promising to be peaceful. Ohno and Riddle stand together and fans want “Brohno! Brohno!” Ohno kneels, and now he offers the fist bump! Riddle gives it, but then Ohno whips Riddle into a post! The Knockout Artist couldn’t help but use that old trick. And then he throws Riddle into a post!

Fans boo and jeer but Ohno keeps on Riddle by throwing him into steel steps! Fans tell Ohno “You Still Tapped!” but Ohno drags Riddle up to throw him into steel steps again! Riddle writhes and spasms, but Ohno drags him up. “Do you know what I’ve done, bro!?” Ohno gives Riddle a roaring elbow! Fans tell Ohno “You Suck!” but Ohno mockingly gives the fist bump. Is this only the beginning of a new Feud of the Year in Ohno and Riddle?

My Thoughts:

I didn’t expect this episode to be two hours, and I didn’t expect it to be 7/8ths review, but it was still a good episode to start 2019. They made great selections for the matches sampled. The Six Man Ladder Match, the history of DIY and Aleister Black, and the TakeOver: Chicago II tag title match were amazing matches from this year. I was really surprised to see them feature Belair rather than Baszler. Perhaps this is a sign Bianca will turn Face and will get that belt off of Shayna to freshen things up in the Women’s Division. If anything, Baszler loses so that she can bring Jessamyn and Marina with her to main roster to join forces with Ronda, and we get that Horsewomen VS Horsewomen match for maybe Summerslam or Survivor Series 2019.

For the categories given, the easiest choice is that Kona Reeves is NOT going to win Future Star. The Forgotten Sons probably won’t either, but The Finest is not good enough just yet other than being jobber to the stars. I’d probably give that award to Matt Riddle myself. He and Ohno had a really great rematch tonight in the only match of the two hour show. This was roughly 15 minutes but it was incredible. And just when I thought this was Ohno’s farewell moment, he ups the Heel heat with that attack. Of course, the fact he’s not part of the call-up packages on Raw or SmackDown was another clue. I really hope they get their third match at TakeOver: Phoenix to give us a 20+ minute instant classic that ends up on next year’s Match of the Year nominee list.

My Score: 8.1/10

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (12/21/24)

Merry Collision!

Published

15 minutes ago

December 21, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!

The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; wins.
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; wins.
Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; wins.
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; wins.
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; wins.

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Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!

Claudio Castagnoli: 2-1, 6 points
Will Ospreay: 2-1, 6 points
Ricochet: 2-1, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-1, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!

Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Mark Briscoe: 2-2, 6 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-1, 6 points
Daniel Garcia: 1-1-1, 4 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.

He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him, and yes, they’re ready to brin gthe BOOM~! THeyr’e ready to watch the action toinght, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!

In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?

AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!

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Mitchell’s AEW Rampage Results & Report! (12/20/24)

Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

22 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy; Lio & Action win.
Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron; Willow wins.
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander; Brody wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

Schiavone welcomes out the Blue League’s current points leader, Kyle Fletcher, and of course… Don Callis. But they’re not alone as the rest of the Don Callis Family makes their way out to the ring. Wait, shouldn’t Brian Cage be in New York for Final Battle…? Well anyway, Schiavone says there’s a lot of gold and- Callis takes the mic, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans boo and Schiavone excuses himself as Callis says the Don Callis Family are the TRUE One Percenters of professional wrestling! They prove it each and every day!

Murder Machines: The most feared tag team in the world! “Don Callis’ favorite wrestler,” Kyle Fletcher, shows every day why he is THE One Percent! He beat Will Ospreay! He beat Kazuchika Okada! And now, he’s gonna beat Daniel Garcia and win the Continental Classic! Callis hands the mic over to Kyle and Kyle says it might be true that last Saturday wasn’t the best day for Kyle, but anyone watching that match saw the clear bias from the officials in this company! The fans boo as Kyle claims there is an agenda in AEW to see the Don Callis Family NOT succeed. But it doesn’t matter, it changes nothing!

Kyle WILL be the winner of the 2024 Continental Classic. That brings Kyle to Daniel Garcia. “You wanna talk about restoring the feeling, Daniel? I couldn’t care less about your feelings! All I speak are facts! And the fact is, I am the hottest young prospect in this industry, and I will be the future of this whole place!” The fans boo more but Callis says one last thing he wants to say, is when you’re the One Percent, you’re not like the other 99! They are not like all of these fans! They are not like “the boys in the back,” like Mark Davis & Will Hobbs, “a couple of scab workers!” They’re not even in the same business, Hobbs!

And Callis has waited to get Hobbs on a PPV so that the world could watch why they call Konosuke Takeshita “The Alpha.” And Hobbs, YOU are not in the same business as Konosuke, and you find that out at Worlds End! But speaking of, here comes the Powerhouse! Will he and Dunkzilla finish things with the Don Callis Family? Or will the AEW International and ROH World TV Champions get even for last week?

Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis!

The teams sort out and Konosuke starts against Hobbs to give the DC fans a preview of Worlds End. Hobbs and Konosuke step up, talk trash, and then the forearms go back and forth! The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” and Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke! Hobbs even shouts “MEAT!” before he whips Konosuke. Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges but then so does Hobbs! Hobbs SPINE- NO, Konosuke flails free and Hobbs says it was that close. Konosuke says to cool off while he paces on the outside. Konosuke steps back into the ring, but he tags to Cage. The fans stay fired up for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage and Hobbs circle.

Hobbs and Cage DOUBLE LARIAT! Neither man falls, so they DOUBLE LARIAT again! And again! And again! Cage kicks low, shouts, “Who Betta Than Cage?” But then Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Hobbs even gets Konosuke to back down with a glare. Hobbs brings Cage up to fire forearms, then he tags Davis. Davis & Hobbs double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Davis stalks Cage to a corner. Davis CHOPS Cage, and CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Cage sputters but Davis scoops to SLAM Cage down! Then ELBOW DROP! Cover, ONE! Cage stays in this but Davis bumps him off buckles.

Tag to Hobbs and he brings Cage out. Hobbs and Davis reel Cage in, fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MEAT MEAT MEAT!” but Konosuke makes the save! Konosuke swings, Hobbs dodges, so the elbow DECKS Davis! Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke, Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage clinches, Konosuke returns, KNEE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cage covers, TWO! Cage rains down fists, the ref reprimands, but Cage steps off. Cage drags Hobbs up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Konosuke. The Callis Family stomps a mudhole into Hobbs, but then Hobbs CHOPS Konosuke! Konosuke snarls, and he CHOPS in return!

Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but then Konosuke BITES Hobbs on the forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Hobbs sputters on the ropes. Konosuke tags to Cage and the Family gets Hobbs up. They DOUBLE SUPLEX Hobbs! Cage covers, TWO! Cage drags Hobbs up but Hobbs fires body shots. Hobbs UPPERCUTS but Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage ROCKS Hobbs again, Hobbs fires back, repeat! The fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Cage gets the edge, then whips, but Hobbs KICKS him away! Cage swings, Hobbs bobs ‘n’ weaves, to then hit an EXPLODER!

The fans fire up while Hobbs crawls, hot tag to Davis! Davis fires hands on Cage, “MEAT! MEAT!” Davis DECKS Cage, then whips him to ropes. Cage reveres but Davis picks him up, BACKDROP! Davis SENTONS but onto knees! Davis writhes, Cage tags Konosuke! POWER- NO, Davis stops the knee! Davis takes a swing but Konosuke ducks that, to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Davis survives and Konosuke snarls, but Rampage goes picture in picture.

Konosuke rains down fists on Davis, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Konosuke tags Cage and Cage drags Davis up. Cage ROCKS Davis, whips him into a corner, and Davis hits buckles chest first! Cage RAMS into Davis, and RAMS in again, then CHOPS! Davis staggers but Cage whips him to ropes. Davis reverses, to dosido with Cage, only for Cage to CLOBBER Davis! Cage BOOTS Davis down, covers, but Hobbs breaks it! Cage gets mad and the ref reprimands Hobbs, then Cage soaks up heat from DC. Cage stalks Davis to a corner and fires haymakers! The ref reprimands but Cage DECKS Davis! Cage soaks up more heat while he flexes.

Holiday Bash returns to single picture while Davis crawls. Cage storms over but Davis fires hands! Davis CHOPS, CHOPS, but Cage JUMP KNEES! Cage whips Davis, Davis cartwheels and swings on Cage! Cage blocks, waistlocks, but Davis switches! BIG back suplex! The fans fire up as Davis rises and reaches out! Davis crawls, as does Cage, hot tags to Hobbs and Konosuke! Hobbs LARIATS Konosuke, LARIATS again, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Cage runs up but he’s send into Konosuke! Hobbs SANDWEICHES the Family! Hobbs whips, Cage reverses, but Hobbs comes back to CLOBBER him! Hobbs scoops Cage for a POWERSLAM!

The fans fire up but Konosuke runs up! Hobbs scoops him, too! POWERSLAM! Hobbs pumps up and the fans are with him! Hobbs stomps and shakes the ropes, then he goes back for Konosuke. Konosuke rises, Hobbs pops him up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Konosuke fires hands, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Hobbs staggers, Konosuke whips him, but Hobbs reverses! SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Davis blocks Cage, but Cage SHOVES Davis onto the cover! Cage then TOSSES Davis out, and he goes back for Hobbs. Hobbs TOSSES Cage! Hobbs grins as he has Konosuke alone. The straps come down, and Hobbs runs up, only for Konosuke to dodge!

Konosuke runs, Cage tags in, and Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs in the corner! Cage runs up to UPPERCUT, GAMANGIRI, and then GERMAN SUPLEX! Hobbs flounders, Cage hauls him up, PUMP HANDLE FACEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Hobbs survives and Cage is furious! Cage tags Konosuke, the Family gets Hobbs up, and they double wrench to double whip. But Hobbs breaks the double lariat and Davis tags in! Hobbs DOUBLE LARIATS Cage & Konosuke! Davis runs up, they STEREO LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS Davis and Cage waistlocks Hobbs. Konosuke runs but Davis GAMANGIRIS! Cage SUPERKICKS Davis!

Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS Cage! ALPHA ELBOW from Konosuke! Davis GERMAN SUPLEXES Konosuke! Cage fireman’s carries Davis, F5!! Cage runs up on Hobbs but Hobbs dodges! Hobbs LARIATS Cage and himself out of the ring! The fans fire up while Davis rises again! Konosuke also stands, and they run up! DOUBLE LARIATS! Davis GAMANGIRIS, Konosuke ends up in the corner! Davis goes side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! The fans roar as Davis hauls Konosuke up! Konosuke fights the lift, dodges Davis, and comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS finally take both men down! But not for long as they both roar to their feet!

Konosuke swings, and he SWATS Davis’ enzigiri! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES!! And then, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Callis Family wins!

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

The Alpha slam dunks on Dunkzilla, and now he has 8 days to prepare for the Powerhouse! Will Konosuke hold onto his International Championship against Hobbs? Or will taking that title be the perfect payback?

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

Renee Paquette is with the Babe with the Power who is in action later tonight. But first, Renee wants to congratulate Willow to making it to the finals of the inaugural International Women’s Cup. She heads off to Tokyo very soon, how is she feeling about it? Willow is very excited. Inaugural WrestleDynasty, one step closer to the inaugural International Women’s Cup winner, and so it is mind boggling after how- Kris Statlander steps in. Kris tells Willow that there is a lot she should say, but for now, she’ll say good luck at the Tokyo Dome. #BornAgainKristen takes Willow by surprise, will Willow win tonight and have momentum going to the New Year?

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

The dysfunction in Top Flight Airlines led to The Bad Child & The Sight to See winning over Darius & Dante Martin, meaning they’re next up to face Private Party. Will this be little more than a tune-up for Lio & Action?

The teams sort out, Lio starts against Myles, but then Lio handspring kicks Goldy off the apron! Myles back suplexes but Lio lands out and then dodges! Myles falls out of the ring, Action handspring kicks him down! Lio DIVES onto Goldy! Action DIVES onto Myles! The fans fire up as Action puts Myles in fast. Lio joins Action and they mug Myles. Myles fights back with forearms and CHOPS! Myle runs, but Lio & Action split the difference. Lio spins Myles for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands, then DECKS Myles! Goldy springboards but Lio & Action dodge! Lio eggs Goldy on, then he and Action split the difference again!

Action runs up, Goldy dodges, but Lio LARIATS Goldy on the other side! Myles whips Lio but Lio hits RUSH HOUR! Action torture racks Myles for a NECKBREAKER! Lio covers, Lio & Action win!

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

Fast win for this furious duo, but “Oh my gosh, is that Private Party?” Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy make their way out here and DC fires up! The AEW World Tag Team Champions call for “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Lio & Action get their shot in the near future, but wait! Dante & Darius make their way out here? Private Party looks to the tunnels, but Lio & Action CLOBBER them from behind! Dante, Darius & Leila don’t worry about the champs, they stare Lio & Action down. Lio & Action hold up the belts, then throw them at the Martins. The refs keep this from getting any more physical, but will Lio & Action take those belts from Quen & Zay soon enough?

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

Renee is now with the “multifaceted” Harley and notes she’s in action against Willow Nightingale tonight. Harley says yes, she IS multifaceted. She wants us to appreciate ALL her facets! Renee says yes, but she has yet to earn a singles win in AEW. Fine, ruin her fun. But then Harley asks if some person off camera is gonna say anything or just stand there. In steps Penelope Ford, and Mrs. Superbad says yes, she was simply observing. But Ford couldn’t help but notice that she and Harley share a lot of similar… facets. Harley asks how much Ford’s cost. Uh, no, not those…

Ford meant that she hasn’t had such a good 2024, either. So from The Bad Girl to the… Harley doesn’t have a good nickname yet. Well, don’t worry about it. Ford will watch Harley’s back and Harley will watch Ford’s. Wait, is something on Harley’s back? No, Harley… Just good luck. FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAMERON! No, she was being nice to you, Harley. Right, don’t feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. There is nothing on your back, Harley, stop scratching. Wait! W-What? Nothing, sorry. But will Harley be feeling Willow’s wrath instead?

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Harley pushes but Willow digs in her heels to SHOVE Harley down. Harley comes back, she and Willow reset and tie up again. Willow puts Harley in a corner, the ref counts, and Willow lets off. DC duels between Willow and Harley, and Harley wants a Test of Strength. Willow accepts the knuckle locks, but then Harley kicks low! Harley runs, wheelbarrows, but Willow turns that into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer as Willow runs, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Willow bumps Harley off buckles, then fires LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans count al the way to TEN!

Willow brings Harley out with a smile, and scoop SLAMS her! Harley flounders, Willow storms up on her for another scoop and SLAM, right as Rampage goes picture in picture.

Willow storms around while Harley staggers up. Willow scoops Harley again, then carries her around to put her in the Tree of Woe! Willow stomps a mudhole in, then lets off to run up! But Harley BOOTS her while upside-down! Harley gets free, ELBOWS Willow, then runs to knee her low! Harley runs with Willow to HOTSHOT BULLDOG! Willow is stuck in ropes, and Harley AX KICKS her! Harley then headscissors Willow to CHOKE her in the ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets go at 4, and Harley soaks up cheers and jeers from DC. Harley stomps Willow, then drags her to the outside. Harley SMACKS Willow off the apron!

Harley paces while Willow flounders, and Harley has her against railing. Harley CHOPS Willow, then brings her around. Willow blocks the bump to SMACK Harley off the apron! Harley turns things around to SMACK Willow off the apron! Harley shoves Willow in, storms up on her, and stands her up for buckle bumps. Harley stomps Willow, digs her boots in, and she thrashes around! The ref counts, Harley lets off at 4, but Willow elbows her in return! Harley RAMS into Willow again and again, but Willow CLUBS Harley! Harley ROCKS Willow, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS Willow down! Harley soaks up more cheers and jeers while Rampage goes to break.

Holiday Bash returns and Willow CANNONBALLS, but Harley dodges! Willow hits only buckles and she hobbles after Harley. Harley kicks, KNEES, and ENZIGIRIS! Harley roars, runs, and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Harley grows frustrated. The fans rally while Harley waistlocks, but Willow switches! Harley kicks free to switch back, but Willow ELBOWS Harley back! Willow fireman’s carries, storms around, but Harley pops up! Harley fires down elbows, then victory rolls, TWO! Willow escapes and ROCKS Harley! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!

Harley survives but Willow roars! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow gut wrenches for the BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

Willow faced the wrath of Harley Cameron and she prevailed! But then PENELOPE FORD goes after Willow! The fans boo but Ford did say she’d back Harley up. They both beat up on Willow, but here comes Kris! Kris Statlander storms the ring, Harley & Ford run away! Willow is again surprised, but the fans want these two to “Hug It Out! Hug It Out!” Kris says no, she doesn’t feel like it’s the right time. Kris lets Willow have the ring, is this proof that the #BornAgainKristen isn’t just a nickname?

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

Standing alongside Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, as well as Jeff & Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt says, “They’ve asked us to look back and reflect on 2024, and Jeff, guys, what an incredible series of moments we’ve had in 2024.” The group agrees. From Wembley Stadium to Double J being in the Owen Hart Cup, some true career highlights that he will cherish forever. But Jarrett doesn’t like looking in the rearview mirror, he likes to look ahead. Next week, he’s not bringing resolutions, he’s bringing a game plan for 2025! What does the Last Outlaw have in store for himself and the team in the New Year?

AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander!

While the rest of Gold League stands at 6 points, these two men are struggling to keep up. Will the King of Death join that traffic jam at the front of the block? Or will the Commander of the Skies be a spoiler for Christmas?

The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Brody and Komander circle while the fans bark it up. There are fans who sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Komander as the two tie up. But then Brody picks Komande up with both hands, and puts him on the to rope. Brody pats Komander on the shoulder, and the fans bark more. Komander hops down, not intimidated by Brody’s size. Komander then dodges Brody, DROPKICKS him, but Brody CLOBBERS Komander on the return! Brody eggs Komander on and then scuffs him. Komander gets mad and CHOPS! Brody grins and eggs Komander on. Komander CHOPS, but Brody wants more!

Komander fires up to CHOP, but Brody CHOPS Komander down! The fans fire up and Brody grins. Komander sputters, Brody paces, and Brody drags Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS again, and Komander flounders away! Brody stalks Komander to the corner, CHOPS him again, and Komander falls over! Brody hauls Komander up, whips him, but Komander goes up and over! Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Brody BACKDROPS Komander! The fans bark while Komander writhes, and Brody drags Komander up. But Komander fires body shots and a CHOP!

Brody KNEES low and Komander drops. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody asks, “Are you done?!” Brody whips Komander, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to then springboard, but Brody catches Komander with ease! Brody pops Komander up, but Komander pops free, sunset flip, ONE!! Brody drags Komander up and CLUBS him! Komander wobbles, Brody ROCKS him again! Brody drags Komander off the ropes, suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER! Big men still have to breathe, but Brody RAMS Komander into the buckles! Brody swings, misses, and that bad hand hits post! Komander fires KICKS on the legs!

Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves, kicks, mule kicks and ENZIGIRIS! Brody wobbles and the fans rally up! Komander knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up and up and jumps around! But Brody breaks the grip and DOUBLE CHOPS Komander to the floor! The fans bark it up and the ref checks Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.

Brody storms out after Komander, who is somehow still in this. Brody drags Komander up, and he whips Komander hard into railing! Brody revels in the DC dogs barking, and Brody stands Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander off his feet, then refreshes the ring count. Brody drags Komander up, and whips him hard into railing! So hard, in fact, that Komander goes up and over! Brody hurries to haul Komander back up, and he suplexes Komander to the floor! Komander writhes more while Brody refreshes the count again. Brody goes back to Komander, scuffs him, and brings him back up.

Komander KICKS Brody, CHOPS, but Brody CHOPS him down! Brody revels in the noise from DC while he stands on Komander’s neck! The ref reprimands, Brody steps off and rolls into the ring. Brody again refreshes the count so he can fetch Komander. Brody puts Komander in the ring, covers, TWO! Komander is still in this but Brody is more amused than anything. Brody paces then brings Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander to a corner, then revels in the noise a bit more. Brody then digs his boot into Komander, but lets off as the ref counts. Brody drags Komander up to CHOP, but Komander CHOPS! Brody CHOPS Komander down!

Brody digs his boots in again, but the ref counts. Brody steps away, then drags Komander to his feet. Brody ROCKS Komander as the Holiday Bash returns to single picture. Brody eggs Komander on, stands him up, and ROCKS him again! Komander flops against ropes but Brody dares him to keep fighting. Komander staggers up, but Brody CHOPS him! Komander is stinging but Brody ROCKS him! Brody whips, Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA, but Brody catches him! But Komander slips down into the STANDING BONE LOCK! The fans fire up but Brody powers up! Brody THROWS Komander right off! SENTON FLOPS as Komander moves!

Komander hurries to basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Brody and Komander both crawl to ropes! They both stand, Brody runs up, but Komander swings around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Brody flops out to the floor! Komander sees that and the fans fire up! Komander builds going side to side, and he goes up and up and CROSSBODIES, but Brody catches him! Brody RAMS Komander into the railing! And then whips him hard into more railing! Brody makes Komander take a seat, then CHOPS him! The fans bark with Brody as he gets space, and Brody runs back in, but Komander ducks! Brody CRASHES into railing!!

Komander has the fans all fired up as he rises! Komander rolls into the ring, the count is climbing, but Brody is rising! So Komander runs corner to corner to go up, up and AWAY!! Direct hit with that escalara cannonball! The fans fire up as Komander rises again! Komander and Brody both head for the ring while fans sing again, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Komander has Brody in the drop zone! Komander goes up the corner, but Brody CLUBS him first! Brody has Komander in the Electric Chair Lift, then goes up the corner!? But Komander fights, shifts, and SUPER SUSNET FLIP POWERBOMBS!!

Brody is in the drop zone again and Komander rises! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Komander cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Komander rises and goes to another corner. Komander tunes up the band, runs corner to corner, but Brody SLAPS him first! Brody runs but Komander dodges, Brody POSTS himself! Komander is on the apron and he runs up, to SHOTGUN Brody to the floor! Brody sputters, Komander climbs the corner, and the fans are thunderous! Komander springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Another direct hit and Komander feels so close to his first points in the C2!

Komander hurries to get in the ring, but then slides out to start a new ring count. Komander climbs again while Brody rises. Komander watches Brody slide in, then tightrope walks to CIELITO LINDO!! But that was on Brody’s back! Komander pushes Brody but that’s a lot of dead weight to push! Brody sits up but Komander KICKS him! Komander roars, the fans fire up, handspring- TORTURE RACK! Brody flips Komander around, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, Brody wins!!

Winner: Brody King, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Komander earns 0)

If it wasn’t clear before, this was a painful punctuation mark, Komander is mathematically ELIMINATED from the semifinals. However, Komander’s final C2 match is Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street against Claudio Castagnoli! Can Komander be the biggest spoiler of this entire tournament? Can Brody prove to everyone in the Gold League that the House Always Wins?

My Thoughts:

A great Rampage here for Holiday Bash, though some clear redundancies from last week’s Winter is Coming edition. We got another group Don Callis Promo, and we barely got anything different from Callis and Kyle. The tag match’s only changes were Cage switching in for Archer, even though Cage is in reality defending his ROH World TV Championship in the Hammerstein Ballroom for Final Battle, and then the Callis Family wins this time so Hobbs and Konosuke can be even going towards Worlds End. Now, Konosuke could very well retain the International Championship at Worlds End because NJPW is totally open to Konosuke Takeshita VS Shingo Takagi being Winner Takes All, AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles on the line together.

Lio & Action of course won their match, but the real purpose was to get a confrontation out of them, Private Party and OG Top Flight, Darius & Dante. Good stuff, and it teases anywhere between a Triple Threat to Lio & Action VS Darius & Dante Round 2. Very good promo from Triple J to set up for something, anything really, for 2025. Fight for the Fallen can even be the start of whatever that plan is as part of the “mother of all streams.” And good stuff with the women’s division tonight. Ford & Harley makes a natural duo now given their names, and Willow and Kris could possibly reunite now that Kris is a Face again. That wouldn’t really make up for the weird fumble in the middle where Tony Khan just wanted Kris to get away from Stokely, but hey, this story itself could be really well done.

And great stuff out of Brody VS Komander, really got the drama going before the end. I mean, we all knew Komander was out of the running before tonight, and was most certainly taking the loss here, but Komander got to really show some grit. And now, five people at 6 points going into the final round, they’re really adding great drama to Gold League. Collision tomorrow and then Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street will be some great stuff, but I still think Ospreay should be one of the semifinalists, the second spot can be whoever they want.