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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (8/12/19)
Time to #BurnItDown all over again!
It’s the Raw After SummerSlam!
Despite having ribs wrecked all the hell, despite being an underdog even at 100%, the Architect once against slayed the Beast! How will Seth Rollins #BurnItDown as he has the Universal Championship back?!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Samoa Joe VS Sami Zayn; Joe wins.
- The Miz VS Dolph Ziggler; Ziggler wins.
- Ricochet VS Elias; Ricochet wins.
- Best 2 out of 3 Falls: Rey Mysterio VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega; Almas wins.
- Cedric Alexander VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- No Way Jose VS Robert Roode; Roode wins.
- The Revival VS Lucha House Party; No Contest.
- WWE 24/7 Championship: R-Truth VS Everyone Else; The Revival win and become the new WWE 24/7 Champion(s).
- WWE 24/7 Championship: R-Truth wins and becomes the new WWE 24/7 Champion.
- WWE 24/7 Championship: R-Truth w/ Carmella VS Elias; Elias wins and becomes the new WWE 24/7 Champion.
- The Viking Raiders VS Carter Mason & Sebastian Suave; The Viking Raiders win.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross VS The Kabuki Warriors; Bliss & Cross win and retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
- Champion VS Champion: Seth Rollins VS AJ Styles w/ The OC; Rollins wins, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
Toronto, #BurnItDown!
Like a phoenix, Seth Rollins rose from the ashes and took back the title! And now he comes back out to open #MondayNightRollins! The Architect is still a little sore, but he’s feeling much, much better than a week ago now that he’s once again the WWE Universal Champion. He takes up a mic to say, “I’ve got to be honest with you guys,” he didn’t think he had what it took to beat Brock Lesnar. Rollins walked out at far less than 100%, but he still stared Lesnar in the eyes. One thing about Lesnar, he really is everything he’s touted to be and more. But fans chant “Beastslayer!” for him. When Rollins emptied his tank, something happened: the fans came alive! And in that moment, Rollins went to a place he had never been to before! They took Rollins to a place he couldn’t go on his own, he went where only we could go together!
And in that moment, Rollins knew he had what it took to #SlayTheBeast! And he remembered that he IS Seth Freakin’ Rollins. That is why he’s once again our Universal Champion. But here comes the United States Champion and the Raw Tag Team Champions! It’s the OC! They worked together to keep the US Championship with AJ Styles against Ricochet, and now they’re strutting down the ramp. Styles joins Rollins in the ring with his Good Brothers nearby. “Hold on, hold on, wait, wait.” Styles wants Rollins to understand, The OC is here to be the first to congratulate him. They applaud, and Styles continues to say things get tricky. Rollins doesn’t have to worry about Lesnar anymore, but now he has to worry about the Phenomenal One. Ever since Styles “came to his senses,” he’s got a lot to prove. And he wants to challenge Rollins to prove he’s much, much, much better.
Rollins has always had respect for Styles. Fans clearly want to see this showdown again. Rollins used to have respect, but not anymore. It doesn’t matter how beat up Rollins is, he doesn’t back down! So he’ll get ready for later tonight and teach Styles to have respect. Challenge accepted! Is this Champion VS Champion match going to go down? Styles offers a handshake but Rollins eyes Anderson and Gallows. They leave the ring, and Styles promises this will be fair. Rollins still isn’t sure, but he does take the handshake. But then the OC hop back up. Rollins is on guard, and the OC have a little laugh. “He’s scared. You better be.” Beastslayer or not, is Rollins in any shape to take on a cocky Phenomenal One?
The Street Profits quickly recap the situation.
“We have Seth Rollins VS AJ Styles. The Universal Champion VS The United States Champion.” Raw is getting #AlloftheSmoke! But Dawkins looks upset. How could he not be hyped? Well yeah, Seth is awesome, but that after party went late and Dawkins is dehydrated. Get Dawkins some electrolytes! But Sami Zayn comes along. Some advice for the new guys: it’s fun, it’s shiny, but enjoy it while you can. The longer you’re here, the place will suck the life out of you because of the “parasites” in the crowd! This isn’t about the Profits, just look at everyone. Rollins was raw, gritty, but now he’s just a pandering fool. “Burn it down~” is pathetic. Even Becky Lynch! Sami loves Lynch, because The Man was actual straight fire. But now it’s all… Man-ufactured. Well it doesn’t happen to everyone, does it? Yes it does! Even… Samoa Joe? Oh c’mon, he is the perfect example!
Joe was here three years ago, King Kong wrecking fools, but look at him all worried for Roman~! Joe is there!! And he scares Sami. Wow he snuck up on him. Sami tries to explain but it won’t matter now. Sami has things to get off his chest, but now that Joe is a big softy, he’ll give Sami time to get it out, in the ring. Maybe Sami will show Canada he’s more than just Kevin Owen’s water boy. Joe shoves Sami into trunks then storms off to the ring! Is Joe going to show he isn’t losing his edge just yet?
WWE announces the return, of King of the Ring!!
The truly iconic tournament returns for 2019 on the road to Clash of Champions! Who will enter? Who will win? And who will be crowned the King of the Ring?
Samoa Joe VS Sami Zayn!
It’s official! The Samoan Submission Machine will show the Critic of the Critics just how meek he’s become face to face. Will Joe’s edge stay sharp using Sami as the grindstone?
The bell rings and Sami goes at Joe to try and stop this now. He grinds Joe’s face on the rope then chops and punches away. Sami runs but Joe runs him over! And then headbutts away over and over! Joe runs but Sami jumps, into a Coquina Clutch!! Sami taps, Joe wins!
Winner: Samoa Joe, by submission
That was a quick lesson from Joe. But he’s still heated, and grabs a mic. “Allow me to make myself very clear! Though I may forgive Roman Reigns for pointing a finger at me,” Joe extends the forgiveness to none of the fans. They propagated the lie of Joe being able to do such “heinous atrocities!” He refuses to forgive any of them. Joe still has that edge, who will he use it on next?
The Miz VS Dolph Ziggler!
After a truly legendary bait ‘n’ switch on the Show-Off, which led to a truly legendary demolishing of “ol’ DZ,” the Hollywood A-Lister looks to sweep up the scraps. Will there be anything of Ziggler left to lace up the boots? Or can he rebound even after getting wrecked?
Ziggler’s music plays and Miz grins, expecting any sort of limp and wounded Show-Off. But as Ziggler limps and hobbles out, he’s actually not dressed to compete. Also he’s repping Kabuki Warriors merch. Ziggler has a mic and gets in the ring as fans taunt him with “GOLD~BERG~!” chants. Ziggler isn’t sure where to begin. He hopes Miz is happy, though, “you coward.” “Everyone knows you didn’t have a chance against me at SummerSlam. So you sicked Goldberg on me, all part of your master plan.” But Ziggler got speared so many times, he can’t medically compete tonight. #MizScrewedMiz out of his revenge on Ziggler. “And all these bloodthirsty Canadians would love to see this match!” But “too damn bad.” Wait it’s all a charade! He attacks Miz from behind and fires off! He rips the new merch shirt of Miz’s, then goes after him even harder!
The referee pulls Ziggler off and Ziggler, hurting as he is, still wants this match! Fans taunt Ziggler with “GOLD~BERG~!” more, but we go to break while Miz recovers.
Raw returns and Ziggler whips Miz. Miz reverses and hits the kitchen sink knee! Ziggler writhes from the major stomach pain thanks to Goldberg. Ziggler still runs over but Miz counter punches! Then throws big haymakers to back Ziggler down. Miz kicks away on Ziggler’s beat-up ribs! The ref backs Miz off but Miz comes back with double knees! And again! And then the A-List Lariat! He dumps Ziggler down to climb up and Toronto cheers as he leaps for ax handles. Ziggler crawls and begs for mercy. Instead, he gets It Kicks! Miz kicks and kicks and kicks, then powers up, but Ziggler ducks the buzzsawl! Ziggler rolls Miz but Miz rolls through to get the legs. Ziggler shoves him away but runs into a full nelson. Ziggler arm-drags free but Miz runs at him, only to get the post! ZIGZAG! Cover, TWO!?
Ziggler and Miz are both down, and fans troll Ziggler with more Goldberg chants. Ziggler is up first, and he tunes up the band. Miz stands, Ziggler runs in, but Miz blocks to code break the leg! Then he trips Ziggler up for the Figure Four! Ziggler writhes and flails and grabs for the ref as he endures! Ziggler works on turning the hold over, but Miz works to keep it. Ziggler drags himself and Miz over, but Miz drags Ziggler away! And pushes! Ziggler taps, Miz wins!
Winner: The Miz, by submission
And Miz’s revenge is complete! Is this going to finally shut the Show-Off up?
Guess not. Ziggler calls Miz a “coward.” Miz couldn’t win fair and square. He’s not even the best wrestler in the family, Maryse is! “This is merely a flesh wound.” Ziggler dares Miz to finish him off! Miz comes back, FINALE! Now maybe Ziggler will stay quiet.
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch!
The Man is still Raw Women’s Champion after a great Submissions Match, but she also takes over this segment. She’s not here to celebrate. She cashed in Natty’s debt, major respect. But a long, long time ago, Becky said she’d come for anyone and everyone who did her wrong. Becky will not rest until everyone has been dealt with. This is cat ‘n’ mouse. The smart play is to get her before she gets them, #GameOn. Thanks, Charly! Who does Becky plan on going after next?
Ladies and Gentlemen: Elias.
The Drifter returns to Toronto, despite the spear he got from Edge. Elias is starting to figure out what’s going on. He goes to sing, and someone just comes out to interrupt. So he’ll get to the chase and dares whoever is coming out to do it right now. Count down with him, even. Three, two, one… No one? Well let’s try again. Three, two, one! Well this is historic! Tonight might be the first ever uninterrupted Elias performance! Here goes.
BANG BANG, it’s RICOCHET! The King of Flight says it’s not about “the cool thing to do.” People interrupt because Elias sucks. Haha, very clever. But a guy cosplaying a comic book character isn’t going to tell Elias about cool. But Elias looks to embarrass Ricochet right here and now. Get a ref! A ref joins Elias and Ricochet, and we have a match!
Ricochet VS Elias!
The bell rings and Elias rushes Ricochet. Ricochet rolls, handsprings, headscissors and dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Ricochet goes at Elias but Elias throws forearms. Elias runs into an elbow, but comes back with more body shots! Elias stomps away but the ref backs him off. Elias CHOPS Ricochet then whips, to BACK DROP Ricochet high and hard! Cover, TWO! Ricochet is seeing what Elias is like when he’s mad, and Elias wraps on a thrashing chinlock. Fans rally and Ricochet works his way up to his feet. Elias powers Ricochet back down, but Ricochet keeps fighting. Ricochet throws body shots but Elias throws Ricochet to a corner. Elias runs into boots, and gets a somersault shotgun dropkick!
Both men are down but Elias gets to a corner. Elias runs at Ricochet but gets haymakers! Ricochet whips, Elias reverses, but Ricochet tilt-o-whirls and Elias goes rolling. Elias whips Ricochet but Ricochet comes back with an enziguri! Elias bails out, Ricochet runs, and DIVES! Only to FLOP when Elias dodges! Elias drags Ricochet up and into the ring, but goes for his guitar! We all can guess what he wants to do here. And the ref does, too! He stops Elias from using the time, Ricochet SUPERKICKS Elias down! Ricochet goes to a corner, but Elias wants his guitar! Flying sunset flip, Ricochet wins!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall
But Elias might’ve gotten a shoulder up on the far side! The controversy will be looked at, but for now, the One and Only rebounds from his loss to The OC. When and where will Elias look to settle things with Ricochet?
Best 2 out of 3 Falls: Rey Mysterio VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega!
This rivalry of luchadors has been red hot since day one! And now, in the aftermath of SummerSlam, they’ll turn the heat up again! Who wins twice to put another tally on the board?
The bell rings for the first fall and Almas BOOTS Mysterio in the face! Almas is fired up as he lifts Mysterio, but Mysterio huricanranas Almas onto ropes. Mysterio runs but Vega trips him up! Almas rolls Mysterio, puts his feet on the ropes, and Vega helps keep him anchored! Almas takes the first fall!
Almas – 1; Mysterio – 0
Mysterio can’t believe it, but El Idolo gets away with it. The second fall starts now, and Mysterio runs, dodges and slides under. Almas pick shim up and whips, but Mysterio tilt-o-whirl headscissors Almas out! Mysterio goes up high, but Almas attacks first. Almas CHOPS Mysterio, then climbs, but Mysterio fights him back. Mysterio CHOPS and elbows Almas to the apron, then kicks him. Mysterio kicks then wristlocks for an acrobatic huricanrana to send Almas FLYING onto the floor! Fans fire up and Vega panics for that insane lucha attack! Mysterio drags Almas up and into the ring, not wanting just a count out. Mysterio slingshots to splash, cover, TWO!
Almas gasps for air but Mysterio just adjusts the gloves. Almas shoves Mysterio away but runs into the elbow. Mysterio springboards but the moonsault is caught! Mysterio slips out, but runs into the elbow! Cover, TWO! Vega is frustrated for Almas as he stomps Mysterio down. Almas drags Mysterio up and punches him to a corner. Almas stomps a mudhole in and Vega tells him to finish it. “Si! Si!” Almas runs corner to corner, but Mysterio moves! Cien Shadows gets buckles! Mysterio feeds off the fans rallying, but he’s put on the apron. He shoulders back in then punches Almas away. Mysterio slingshots for a DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO!? Almas lives through that?!
Mysterio stalks Almas as he staggers up, and puts him on the ropes! Mysterio is wary of Vega though, and that makes him miss! Almas cradles, TWO! Almas is furious, but Mysterio rolls him up, TWO! Mysterio enziguris, and Almas is on the ropes again, He gets up but Mysterio dropkicks him back down. Mysterio dials it up, 619 hits! Almas is in a drop zone and Mysterio hurries up top, Frog Splash gets knees! Almas drags Mysterio up, LA SOMBRA! Cover, Almas wins!!
Winner: Andrade Almas, by pinfall; 2-0 sweep
This is perhaps historic! Almas defeats Mysterio in a clean sweep! Of course, that first fall was thanks to Vega, but this is still unprecedented for Mysterio. What does the lucha legend need to do to get back on track?
Stone Cold Steve Austin Skypes with Raw!
Aw Hell Yeah! The Texas Rattlesnake was incredibly impressed by Seth Rollins digging deep to beat Brock Lesnar, after all the ass-whooping beforehand. The match was great, the win was incredible, and Austin knows Rollins questioned his career for a moment. Rollins says this is all he is and all he has. That was how Austin lived wrestling, and he is proud to see Rollins be his true self. When you have that kind of self belief, you can do anything.
Austin spoke with Rollins back at Raw Reunion. He just told Rollins to stay focus, no matter what. Rollins is determined, relied on the crowd as he said, and that’s who all wrestlers rely on, no matter what they say. But surely Rollins found his true self in that match, finally after all these years. Austin compliments Rollins for that, this win, and becoming champion again. Straight Up Steve Austin debuts after tonight’s Raw, so make sure to watch it! But plugs aside, will Austin’s approval on Seth Freakin’ Rollins be what Rollins needs to rise to a new level?
Backstage interview with Rey Mysterio.
Given this losing streak, Mysterio is unsure of where his WWE is going. He just knows he needs to support his family the one way he knows how. Is there more to this than it seems? Mysterio’s family is obviously very important to him, but what is it he can’t bring himself to say?
The Street Profits return.
Montez Ford wants Mysterio to keep his head up. He is a living legend. #619Forever. Right, Dawkins? Dawkins napping. We’re live, bro! Wake up! Dawkins isn’t so sure, fam. When did Raw start again? Well, they gone talk about his girl and Alexa Bliss tonight against the Kabuki Warriors. Yeah they are. And Cedric Alexander VS Drew McIntyre! Who you got? Dawkins chugs from the jug. Will Dawkins be hydrated enough to make it through tonight?
Backstage interview with Drew McIntyre.
He faces Alexander in the “next chapter,” but that would imply this “rivalry” is continuing. It won’t. McIntyre ends this tonight! From buddying up to Roman Reigns to leaping off the titantron, it’s all part of some fairy tale Alexander has in his head. And he thinks it ends with a happy ending tonight. No, it won’t. What really happens is McIntyre caving Alexander’s head in and ending the fairy tale.
Cedric Alexander VS Drew McIntyre!
The Age of Alexander looks to rebuild itself on Raw, but will the Scottish Terminator topple it all down with a single Claymore? Who gets major momentum going into the returning King of the Ring tournament?
Raw returns and Alexander makes his entrance. The bell rings and Alexander dropkick McIntyre! But McIntyre throws him into a corner, only to get boots. Alexander punches, dodges and clotheslines McIntyre out. Then he FLIES and topples McIntyre over! He puts McIntyre in fast and climbs up, to leap and missile dropkick McIntyre down! Cover, TWO! McIntyre shoves and then shoulders Alexander back, to then put him on the top rope. Alexander lands on his feet but gets forearms to the back. McIntyre has Alexander in the crucifix, to buckle bomb him across the way! Alexander writhes out to the apron but McIntyre drags him back in. Cover, TWO!
McIntyre clubs away on Alexander, then CHOPS him in a corner. McIntyre slaps Alexander, Alexander slaps back! Alexander punches but McIntyre shoves him against ropes. McIntyre gets Alexander in a cobra clutch, but Alexander fights up as fans rally. Alexander fights out and throws forearms, but McIntyre whips him to a corner. McIntyre BOOTS Alexander in the corner, then tosses him over head! Cover, TWO! But McIntyre’s right on Alexander with a chinbar and armlock! Fans rally and Alexander fights up and out. McIntyre clubs him hard again, then reels Alexander in. Alexander rolls through, handsprings, neuralizer enziguri! Both men are down and fans fire up. Alexander stirs and McIntyre sits up. Alexander crawls but McIntyre goes after him first. Alexander throws forearms and CHOPS, then spins to elbow! Step-up knee and a run, tilt-o-whirl DDT! Cover, TWO!!
Alexander keeps his cool as he has McIntyre in a corner. He hoists McIntyre up as fans rally. Alexander climbs to join McIntyre, but McIntyre fights back. McIntyre has Alexander in his arms, for a SUPER SPIN-OUT SLAM! Cover, TWO!? Alexander survives and McIntyre can’t believe it! McIntyre grimaces as he gets to the far side. McIntyre drags Alexander back up and tosses him out. The Scottish Terminator CHOPS Alexander off his feet! Then he scoops Alexander, only for Alexander to slip off and shove him into a post! LUMBAR CHECK! That was double-edged as Alexander was practically crushed by McIntyre’s weight. Both men are down and the ring count climbs. Alexander is in at 5, McIntyre stirs at 6. McIntyre stands at 7, but Alexander DIVES! But into another OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Alexander hits ramp and is screaming in pain!
McIntyre deadlifts Alexander to a fireman’s carry, and dumps him in the ring. McIntyre wants to end this as he takes aim from the far corner. Alexander stands, but then flops over. McIntyre looks annoyed that Alexander can’t even stand long enough to finish this. So McIntyre drags him in, cradle counter! TWO, and Alexander puts McIntyre on the apron. McIntyre climbs up, but Alexander gets him SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Alexander can’t believe McIntyre survives! Alexander almost had McIntyre by playing possum, but now he’ll have to finish this straight up. “This is Awesome!” but McIntyre fights off Alexander with big elbows. Alexander boots but McIntyre gets through with another elbow. Inverted Alabama- NO, VICTORY ROLL! TWO, Alexander runs, but into a CLAYMORE! Cover, McIntyre wins!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Has the King of the Ring Tournament come early!? Because this was incredible! But even so, the once Soul of 205 Live practically got his soul kicked out of him. Will McIntyre do this to Alexander and the rest of the KOTR entrants in order to wear the crown?
The OC talk backstage.
They love AJ Styles retelling how he countered Ricochet’s Phoenix Splash into the Styles Clash. And of course, Rollins may have done something more amazing than that by beating Brock Lesnar. Not even the Phenomenal One could beat Lesnar. Hey, he’s right here, y’know. Yeah, sorry. But how many chances did Rollins get against Lesnar versus Styles? And Styles was super close in his first chance. Rollins will be great, one day. But it’ll take some time after what Styles does to him tonight. This is a champ who leads by example! And the WWE Universe will know who the real champ is. Throw it up, mother lovers! Toooo… SWEEET~!
Paul Heyman arrives backstage!
And so is Brock Lesnar?! What will the Advocate have to say about the SummerSlam shocker?
No Way Jose VS Robert Roode!
GLORIOUS returns to Raw! But will he be victorious against the Fighting Fiesta while in his home country of Canada?
Paul Heyman patiently waits for this match to end before having his backstage interview. Roode ties up with Jose and pulls on the Afro to put him in a corner. Roode fires off haymakers and CHOPS, then stomps a mudhole in. He lets up long enough not to be disqualified, then comes back for more. Fans rally for Roode as he whips Jose corner to corner. Jose elbows back then runs to throw big haymakers! Jose whips but Roode reverses, only to get a kick. Jose runs, into a SPINEBUSTER! Fans fire up for Roode as he stalks Jose. Roode winds up for the pose, then the GLORIOUS DDT! Cover, Roode wins!
Winner: Robert Roode, by pinfall
And the return is successful! Will Roode make a GLORIOUS Comeback?
Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.
History was made at the expense of his client, which he mocks. But he has a question for everyone else: why does he have the exclusive when no one else does? That’s rhetorical so don’t worry about it. He won’t whine or complain, but here is said exclusive: WWE declared to him that Brock Lesnar gets no rematch against Seth Rollins. How is Heyman to explain this? After going through his vocabulary, all Heyman can do is storm off into Lesnar’s dressing room. Will Heyman figure out what to do about the Beast being blocked from the Universal Championship?
The Revival VS Lucha House Party!
Raw returns as the #TopGuys look to take on the power of lucha! Who will gain some ground towards those Raw Tag Team Championships?
The bell rings and Dash Wilder ties up with Lince Dorado. Lince headlocks but Dash powers out. Lince goes up and over and speeds things up to tilt-o-whirl headscissor Dash. Dawons saves Dash from the dropkick, then tags in. The Revival have Lince with full nelson mugging. Dawson whips and elbows Lince down to then drop a leg, drop an elbow and drop the headbutt. Dawson drags Lince up and mocks the lucha chant. Lince fights back but still gets the back suplex. Cover, TWO! Dawson grins as he looms over Lince, and then drags him up by his mask. fans rally but Dash tags in. The Revival whip but Lince double quebradas! Lince crawls, but here comes R-Truth!? Because he’s being chased by Drake Maverick!
The WWE 24/7 Championship is here, too, and they head for the ring. Carmella trips Maverick and Truth gets some salsa in with LHP, but Titus O’Neil, Curt Hawkins and many more rush in!
No Contest
Lince, Gran Metalik and Kalisto end up helping Truth out by fighting off the mob. The Revival get their shots in on Truth while Lince and Metalik FLY out onto the likes of Titus, Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Mojo Rawley and EC3. Truth fights off the Revival, but gets a Hart Attack! Double cover, double winners?!
Winners(?): The Revival, by pinfall; NEW WWE 24/7 Champions(?)
The first-ever co-champions for the 24/7 title! But that doesn’t stop the action from continuing as Kalisto missile dropkicks them both down! Salida Del Sol on Dawson! Cover, but Dash breaks it up. Dash keeps Kalisto away but Carmella helps Truth cover Dawson! Truth wins!
Winner: R-Truth, by pinfall; NEW WWE 24/7 Champion
The co-champions’ reign was very short, and now we have #Truth12Times! Carmella helps Truth get up and get the belt. Truth is happy he won, even though he doesn’t remember it. But the chase is still on! They head to the back, will Truth get out of Toronto with the title? And will Maverick ever catch up?
Wait, Truth circles around! He and Mella go the other way.
The Fabulous Truth takes a moment to breathe, and Truth is the “72-time, 747, 48/7, 24-7, 7/11, European Television Champion!” That’s more times than Ric Flair and John Cena combined! But here comes Elias with his guitar!! SMASH! Cover, Elias wins!!
Winner: Elias, by pinfall; NEW WWE 24/7 Champion
At least now The Drifter can be happy he has gold. Will anyone find him before he leaves Toronto?
Natalya is here!
But as clear as her arm is in a sling, she did not win the Raw Women’s Championship Submission match. Both women went hold for hold and even stole each other’s holds, but clearly it was Becky Lynch who held her own. As for the Queen of Harts, fans cheer her amazing effort, but some do remind her, “You Tapped Out!” Natty says she faced Becky, and tapped out. Becky outdid her, and was the better woman. Natty now has a dislocated elbow and is getting an MRI tomorrow. This might be the part where Natty is supposed to apologize, but “she wouldn’t change a damn thing!” She meant everything she said. Who knows where, who knows when, but Natty plans on doing this again.
But for now, Natty shares something special with us. When she woke up, she remembered her dream of her dad, the late great Anvil Jim Neidhart, congratulating her. It is the anniversary of his death, and… THE BOSS IS BACK!? Sasha Banks returns!! And she just took the spotlight from Natty… Natty does hug Sasha, though, so it doesn’t seem she takes offense. But then Sasha SUCKER PUNCHES Natty! And reveals bright blue hair from under her purple wig. She rains down rights on Natty’s bad arm! Fans are losing their minds as she hammerlocks the bad arm and throws Natty into buckles! Meteora! But Sasha isn’t done, she tosses Natty out to the floor, and talks trash to Natty. Sasha whips Natty’s bad arm into steel steps! Sasha stomps Natty then whips her back in again! She puts Natty in then takes the timekeeper’s chair. Sasha brings that into the ring, then BOOTS Natty down!
Sasha stomps Natty in a corner, then goes back to the chair. But here comes Becky! The Man stares The Boss down and we have a new brawl! Two of the NXT Horsewomen are scrapping it out, and Becky rocks Banks with European Uppercuts! But Sasha comes back with a BIG right! Sasha rams Becky into barriers, then clubs her down. Sasha throws Becky around more, then grabs the chair. She aims at Becky as she crawls, and SMACKS her on the back! And again! And again! And again, and again, and again! The Boss is brutal in blue as she SMACKS Becky in the arm! And then on the back again! The referees run out but they can’t stop Sasha from giving Becky more chair shots! Sasha wonders where The Man’s “balls” are now. She SLAPS Becky then dares her to get up. Becky kicks but Sasha drags her up to throw her into steel steps! The referees finally get Sasha to back off, but Sasha’s done what she wanted. Is The Boss back to take over?
The Viking Raiders VS Carter Mason & Sebastian Suave!
Erik and Ivar have “ravaged all who oppose” them. Former champions have all fallen, and the raid will continue until the titles are theirs! Will that be the same for this twosome from Toronto set before them?
The bell rings and Mason starts against Ivar, and Ivar throws him right out with one hand! Then he drags Suave in for a sidewalk slam! And a splash! Tag to Erik and Erik sees Mason return. He picks Mason up with one arm and urenages him on Suave’s back! Then he German Suplexes Suave! Tag to Ivar, and they sacrifice Mason to the seated senton! And then Suave gets a bronco buster! Then Ivar is the human weapon, hip attack on Mason! Ivar drags Mason to a cover, but he lets up at TWO. Fans can’t believe the ruthlessness as Ivar tags Erik. Erik runs and shotgun knees Suave into barriers! Then mason gets THOR’S HAMMER! Cover, The Viking Raiders win!
Winners: The Viking Raiders, Erik pinning
The pillaging continues! Will Erik and Ivar soon be hunting down the OC and those Raw tag titles?
Backstage interview with Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions are already so busy in their first week as champions. They defeated the IIconics at SummerSlam, and now they face the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Well because unlike the former chatty champs, Nikki and Alexa fight. They’ll defend these titles with more than just words. Nikki thanks Alexa for this amazing moment. Alexa thanks Nikki for giving her thanks. And when it comes to them against the world, they get results. Will they get results to their liking tonight? That match is up next!
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross VS The Kabuki Warriors!
These were the last two teams standing in the Fatal 4 Way Elimination match, so now we’ll get a 2v2 showdown to draw clear lines between who is worthy and who is not. Will the Goddess and her friend survive the #JoshiRoyalty that is the Empress of Tomorrow and the Pirate Princess?
For those worried about Paige, she is off having a neck surgery. But she has faith in Asuka and Kairi against Alexa and Nikki to bring those titles home.
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we begin with Kairi against Alexa. Alexa shoves Kairi but Kairi fakes a punch to boop Alexa instead. Alexa swings but into a waistlock. Kairi whips and runs sideways to crossbody! Asuka is in and kicks Alexa. Kairi ax kicks, Asuka bulldogs, and Kairi tops it off with a basement dropkick! Alexa bails out but Kairi intercepts Nikki. Asuka hits Alexa with a flying hip attack while Kairi gives Nikki a Kabuki elbow! Asuka puts Alexa back in to cover, TWO! The champions are in trouble as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Nikki has Kairi in a chinbar and half nelson. Fans rally and Kairi fights her way up. Kairi fights out but Nikki knees low to wrangle Kairi back down. Nikki puts Kairi in a straitjacket hold and drags her from Asuka. Fans still rally as Alexa shouts, “Make her suffer!” But Kairi jawbreakers free! She leaps but Nikki catches her. Nikki shoves but Kairi rolls to tag in Asuka! Asuka fires off but Nikki reverses the whip, Asuka hip attacks Alexa down! Nikki runs in but gets the pop-up knee! Asuka fires up as she kicks away on Nikki! And she hits the Shiing Wizard! Asuka deadlifts Nikki to a German Suplex! But Alexa tags in and hides. Asuka hits Nikki with another knee, but Alexa gets Asuak with a DDT! Cover, but Kairi breaks it! Kairi coaches Asuka up while Alexa throws a tantrum.
Alexa drags Asuka over and tags Nikki. They work together, but Asuka fights out! Roundhouse for Alexa, then bulldog clothesline combo! Asuka tags Kairi back in! Now Kairi fires up as she Alabama lifts Nikki and slams her! She prepares the elbow, and fans fire up! Kairi climbs, aims, but Nikki bails out. So Kairi just adjusts to hit a SUPER CROSSBODY! Kairi drags Nikki up and in, then goes back up. She aims, anchors aweigh with an InSANE Elbow! Cover, but Alexa dropkicks in! Alexa runs away from Asuka, and Asuka kicks a post! Alexa throws Asuka into the post, then rallies for Nikki. She has to drag Nikki over, but the referee reprimands her. Kairi ax kicks then back hands, but Nikki hits the PURGE! Tag to Alexa, and Alexa climbs up! TWISTED BLISS! Cover, Bliss-Cross win!
Winners: Alexa bliss and Nikki Cross, Alexa by pinfall; still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions
The Bliss-Cross Friend Ship sinks the Pirate Princess and Empress of Tomorrow again! Will they continue to sail on to become the fighting-est champions these titles have ever seen?
Seth Rollins speaks.
“AJ Styles, you want to lead by example, so you challenge me to a match to find out who THE champ is around here.” Rollins has some news for the OC: Rollins IS the champion they wish they could be. Rollins did what Styles never could by beating Lesnar again. And did Styles forget about Money in the Bank and Rollins beating him? Well hopefully he did, because now Rollins will remind him who THE champ is. The Architect looks to stomp Styles out, but will he have to worry about the Good Brothers ringside?
Champion VS Champion: Seth Rollins VS AJ Styles w/ The OC!
Universal VS Phenomenal, one will prove themselves the top champion on Mondays!
The bell rings and the belts are put aside. Fans duel as Rollins and Styles circle. They tie up and Styles goes for the rib,s but Rollins saw that coming. Rollins ram Styles into a corner and goes after his ribs! Rollins backs off to bring Styles out and put him in the Tree of Woe. He stomps away on the ribs now, but backs off again, to come back and dropkick the ribs! Styles falls out of the Tree while Rollins catches his breath. Rollins drags Styles up for a suplex but Styles slips out to rabbit punch the ribs! Styles suplexes but Rollins lands on his feet to mule kick. But the OC get Styles clear of the stomp, so Rollins DIVES! He takes out Gallows, then punches Anderson. But Styles rams Rollins into the apron edge and back suplexes Rollins so he falls on his face! Raw goes to one last break as Rollins writhes.
Raw returns once more as Rollins has Styles for another suplex. But the ribs stop that, and Styles gives Rollins USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Styles stays calm as Rollins goes to the apron. Styles joins Rollins outside and brings Rollins up. He wants the Clash!? Rollins resists for dear life, and gets free. Rollins sweeps the legs and Styles crashes on the apron! The OC shout and coach but a ring count begins. Styles flops so The OC put him in. Rollins crawls at 6, sits up at 8, stands at 9, and leaps in at 9.5! Rollins survives the count, but Styles goes at him with forearms. Styles hits the Phenomenal Blitz, but Rollins ducks the clothesline! Rollins Slingblades then forearm smashes Styles. He whips but Styles reverses, only for Rollins to come back with a rolling elbow! Falcon Arrow! Cover, TWO! Rollins grits his teeth but keeps his focus.
Fans rally up as Styles sits up. Rollins brings Styles around and back to a corner. He sits Styles on the top rope backwards, then climbs up to join him. Styles fights back with elbows and Rollins falls. But Rollins jumps right back up, grabs Styles, but Styles resists and fights Rollins off again. Styles adjusts and forearms Rollisn away, then springboards, but Rollins gets under. SUPERKICK! Styles is dazed and Rollins hurries up top. But Anderson distracts so Gallows can shove Rollins down! Fans boo but the damage is done. But the referee EJECTS the Good Brothers! Styles is furious and Rollins rolls him up TWO! PELE misses, SUPERKICK hits! But Anderson and Gallows just attack Rollins anyway!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification
The Architect fights back but that’s 3v1! Styles rains down rights, but here comes Ricochet! The One and Only still owes the OC for SummerSlam, and he rallies on the Good Brothers! He enziguris Styles down, then baits Gallows into buckles! But then Gallows catches Ricochet, BOOT O’ DOOM! Ricochet goes down, too, and Anderson tosses him right out of the ring. Styles has Rollins but Rollins keeps fighting. This still is not enough, and Styles hops up top. The OC hand Rollins over, but here comes BRAUN!!
The Monster Among Men storms his way out, runs through Anderson and runs over Gallows! Styles kicks away on Strowman’s leg, but Strowman scoops him for a spinning MONSTER SLAM! But he’s not done, he has Styles up for a second Monster Slam! And with The OC retreating, Strowman grabs the Universal Championship belt. He holds it out to Rollins, but Rollins isn’t so sure. Strowman still hands it over, and even shakes hands with The Beastslayer. Fans cheer this show of respect, so what is Strowman’s real aim?
My Thoughts:
Wow, this was a great follow-up for SummerSlam! Granted, there were some filler things, like Roode squashing Jose and The Viking Raiders destroying more jobbers. Maybe Roode returning is a sign Heyman will do him right this time. No idea what is going on with the Raiders since they have barely mentioned the titles themselves. I really loved the WWE 24/7 Championship things tonight, it was clearly the whole point of The Revival and Lucha House Party having a match. The Revival getting to be the first co-champions was a hilarious but great honor, and Truth is just racking these reigns up. But it was also great, after Elias has his segment and his loss to Ricochet, that he just smashes Truth and takes the title. But it’s also hilarious in that, for a character who hates being interrupted, he is definitely going to get interrupted now with that title around his waist. Which will make for a whole new round of hilarity.
Clearly Samoa Joe’s Face turn was greatly exaggerated, though he’s not exactly a Heel anymore either. He gets to wreck Sami and tell off the fans, but he’s apparently in Tweener territory now. Which is great, because fans have always liked Joe for his intensity in and out of the ring, so this can be a great phase for Joe. Apparently Ziggler’s new phase is being so cocky, that even being beat all to hell won’t shut him up, only being unconscious stops him. Almas VS Mysterio was so great, but boy that slingshot destroyer spot scared me. “Crisis of Confidence” is an interesting angle for Mysterio to enter, I am really interested to see where this goes. As for Austin’s Skype call, it was really just a plug for his new show while also putting Rollins over since he’s the face of Raw now. I hope WWE doesn’t pull out more legends just to hype Rollins up, that’ll actually kill the hype in my opinion.
Heyman being kayfabe upset over Rollins winning and there being no rematch for Lesnar, even though it was clear the McMahons meant it when there were no automatic rematch clauses anymore, is an interesting move. As I said for the SummerSlam article, obviously Lesnar isn’t going to fight at Clash of Champions, and it doesn’t seem they’ll do the politicking angle as far as the Universal title. But with them making sure we all know that SmackDown’s move to Fox while celebrating 20th Anniversary, that has to mean Lesnar shows up to go after the WWE World Championship. In kayfabe, the one thing that would make Kofi Kingston’s reign truly great is if he can at least survive Lesnar. Sadly, that might not happen, but at least it’ll be something fresh for him and Lesnar if they have a program together.
That Sasha Banks moment was insane! I did not know she was returning, and I sure didn’t expect her to just straight up beat Natalya down! It was genius, though, for her to take off a wig and reveal her new hair color. This is most certainly to write Natty off for some family time, but it is of course a great way to bring us towards Becky VS Banks at at least Clash of Champions. Becky’s promo references righting wrongs, so perhaps they’ll reference their NXT days for this one. This is a match-up that cannot be called, there are many ways for Becky to retain but also to lose, and this could easily extend to Hell in a Cell if they wanted. Then we’re getting King of the Ring on the way to Clash of Champions, this is going to be great! Especially with Alexander VS McIntyre we got tonight as a sampler! It got a bit clunky at parts, but Toronto was on board with Alexander as things went. This match has to happen again for the actual tournament, even if it isn’t the Raw Finals. And I can’t wait to see who is in from SmackDown.
There was great stuff from Rollins, Styles and the OC. Styles VS Rollins itself was good, but of course it ends in a disqualification to keep both men strong since we can’t actually put one over the other yet. It was natural for Ricochet to come out and help, given his history with The OC already, but it was great to see Braun Strowman come out. I was just hoping earlier today that Strowman would want the United States Championship. He is big and strong enough not to normally worry about Gallows and Anderson ringside, and he hasn’t had a singles title yet, so having the US title would be great for him. Though, he probably won’t get it right away, because there are still ways the OC can be a bother. But I anticipate a Six Man Tag for next week, OC VS Rollins, Ricochet & Strowman to establish the clear lines for Clash of Champions.
My Score: 8.7/10
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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; Ricochet wins.
- Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; Kris wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; Garcia wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; Briscoe wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; Claudio 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 in the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they’re ready to bring the BOOM~! They’re ready to watch the action tonight, 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!
Wait, are the fans throwing white streamers or is that… No, yeah, it’s toilet paper! Ospreay laughs at the fans basically calling Ricochet crap. Ricochet throws the toilet paper back! The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans fire up for Ospreay as he and Ricochet circle. The fans also sing, “F HIM UP, OSPREAY, F HIM UP!” Ricochet shrugs that off, he and Ospreay tie up, and then Ricochet rolls. Ospreay shoots in, waistlocks, but Ricochet switches. They go around, Ricochet gator rolls with Ospreay, then floats to a headlock. Ricochet wrenches, hammerlocks then headlocks again. Ospreay powers up and out, Ricochet runs him over, but Ospreay kips up!
The fans cheer and Ospreay smiles as he and Ricochet reset. They tie up, go around, and Ricochet wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay rolls, wrenches and wristlocks, but Ricochet spins and wrenches to hammerlock. Ospreay reaches back, headlocks and hits a takeover. Ricochet rolls to a cover, TWO! Ospreay holds onto the headlock but Ricochet powers up and out. Ospreay runs Ricochet over, Ricochet bails out, and then Ospreay handsprings to fake Ricochet out! The fans cheer as Ospreay superhero lands out, and Ricochet is annoyed. Ospreay holds ropes open for Ricochet, but Ricochet goes around the way to step in on his own.
The fans boo Ricochet being a bad sport but Ricochet ignores that. Ospreay and Ricochet knuckle lock, then Ricochet kicks low! And CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Ospreay reverses, but Ricochet rolls off Ospreay’s back! Things keep moving, Ospreay avoids the handspring to then duck ‘n’ dodges and RANA! But Ricochet handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Ospreay arm-drags Ricochet down! The fans cheer while Ricochet endures the grind. Ricochet fights up and puts Ospreay on ropes. The ref counts, Ricochet and Ospreay slowly let g o, and Ricochet SLAPS Ospreay! Ospreay CHOPS Ricochet!
Ospreay takes a swing, Ricochet ducks under to roll back and RANA! But now Ospreay handsprings through! Ricochet dodges to waistlock but Ospreay bucks the O’Conner. Ricochet arm-drags Ospreay down, but Ospreay headscissors back! Ricochet pops free but Ospreay arm-drags! Ricochet headscissors, Ospreay pops free, and Ospreay handsprings, but Ricochet catches him! Ricochet then THROWS Ospreay into the Tree of Woe, and Ospreay falls down! The fans boo while Ospreay bails out, but Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS! The fans boo but Ricochet takes the toilet paper to wipe himself, then he SMOTHERS Ospreay with it!
The fans boo that literally disgusting act of disrespect, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Ricochet taunts the fans, then drags Ospreay up. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, soaks up more heat, then KNEE-BOARD SENTONS! Ricochet swaggers to taunt the fans more, then he goes back to Ospreay. Cover, ONE!! Another cover, TWO! Ricochet taunts the fans more, then goes back for Ospreay. Ricochet stands Ospreay up to CHOP, and Ospreay goes to a corner. Ricochet RAMS into Ospreay, RAMS him again, then snapmares to UPPERCUT in the back! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Ricochet drags him into a motorcycle stretch. Ospreay endures while Ricochet digs a knee into the back. Ospreay fights up, fights with elbows, then runs, but into a DROPKICK!
Ospreay is down in a daze but Ricochet has to shake out the stars in his own head. Ricochet covers, ONE! Ospreay then uses that one to flip off Ricochet. Ricochet RAMS Ospreay in the back! Ricochet then clamps on with a chinlock, and he digs his knee into Ospreay’s back. Ospreay endures, even as Ricochet JAMS Ospreay. Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally for Ospreay again. Ospreay fires up, fires hands, but Ricochet RAMS him into a corner. Ricochet runs up, RAMS into Ospreay, then goes to the apron. Ospreay takes a swing but Ricochet dodges and gets around him to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ospreay lands out!
Ospreay runs, handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay goes to the apron, takes aim, and he springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Ricochet, Ospreay covers, TWO! Ospreay stays focused and the fans rally up. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Ricochet staggers, Ospreay runs, but Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! Forearm, SOBAT, and Ricochet runs, but into a POP-UP, and STYLES- NO, Ricochet sits up, slips free, and he underhooks Ospreay for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Ricochet goes up.
Ricochet has to double clutch, the fans let him hear it, but Ricochet still MOONSAULTS! Ricochet lands out as Ospreay moves, and Ospreay runs up, but into an ELBOW! Ricochet handsprings, but into a pop-up, Electric Chair, spin around, STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Ospreay is surprised. Ospreay pulls on the elbow pad and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Ospreay aims, but Ricochet bails out! The fans boo but Ospreay storms after Ricochet. They’re both on the apron and Ospreay goes up a corner. Ricochet anchors Ospreay first! Then Ricochet has the Electric Chair Lift!
Ospreay fights free, fights off a nelson, then he KICKS Ricochet! Ospreay runs, but into a pop-up APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Ricochet adds a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ricochet puts Ospreay in, then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives, but then Ricochet AX KICKS! Dragon sleeper, inverted suplex, VERTIGO! Cover, TWO!? Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! Ricochet snarls and he aims from a corner. The fans rally for Ospreay but Ricochet loads up. SPIRIT- NO, Ospreay ducks under! Ospreay gets up, Ricochet blocks a kick!
Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then he reels Ospreay in! But Ospreay fights out of the bomb, but then Ricochet returns the favor! Ricochet suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ospreay springboards for the OSC- CUTTER FROM RICOCHET!! Ricochet hurries to get Ospreay up, powerbomb into fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SPIRIT- HIDDEN BLADE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay and Ricochet both slowly sit up and the fans rally as hard as ever. Ricochet and Ospreay stare down, talk a bit of trash, then stand up. Ospreay draws a line in the sand and dares Ricochet to step up.
Ricochet steps right up, they stand toe to toe, literally! They start firing forearms! The fans cheer Ospreay, boo Ricochet, and Ricochet wobbles! But then Ricochet comes back with forearm after forearm! Ospreay wobbles, but he grins as he rises and roars! Ospreay fires a flurry on Ricochet, then ROCKS him! Ricochet flops over, Ospreay hauls him up! But Ricochet grabs at the ref! Ospreay kicks Ricochet’s arm away, but then Ricochet RAMS Ospreay into the ref! The fans boo but then Ricochet hurries to HOOK KICK! And VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to underhook! STORM BREAKER! Cover, but the ref is down!
The fans count, Ospreay would’ve won twice over! Ospreay calls to the ref, the ref sputters around, and Ospreay goes up. But then Ricochet kicks the ref into ropes! Ospreay gets tripped up and the fans boo more! Ospreay is confused as to what happened, but SPIRIT GUN hits the mark!! Cover, RICOCHET WINS!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Ospreay earns 0)
The One & Only got away with murder, but there’s nothing that can be done now! Ricochet has NINE points, will he be headed to Worlds End?
Adam Cole heads to the ring!
The fans cheer as the Panama City Playboy returns to the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they join in for the “BOOM~!” and the “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY~!” Cole grabs a mic, but he keeps his eyes on the ramp. That’s because we all know who’s next. MJF makes his entrance, but with a handful of security guards in front of him first. And not even AEW security, that’s his own personal security. MJF grabs a mic and has them cut his music. The fans boo but MJF tells them, “If I wanted your help, I’d ask for it. Sit down and shut up.” The fans tell MJF to STFU, but MJF shrugs that off.
MJF tells Cole that MJF is frustrated. It’s because for the past few months, MJF has had to listen to Cole say MJF is Cole’s biggest enemy! If memory serves, and MJF’s memory always does because unlike the fans here, he isn’t a complete moron… Didn’t Cole turn on MJF? But then does Cole realize he has bigger enemies out there? Like spray tan, cracks in the floor, gusts of win, and maybe… a cavity. Because last MJF heard, Cole’s dentist isn’t seeing him anymore. Cole was already staring daggers into MJF, but now he’s pissed. MJF has Cole calm down, and he tells the fans to shut up so he can shoot straight.
When MJF was the longest-reigning and greatest AEW World Champion of all time, Cole was nothing more than MJF’s cute little sidekick. That ate Cole up inside. Cole wanted to be MJF. Cole wanted #TripleB. But the sad truth is, Cole had many opportunities to win the title before MJF got anywhere near it. It’s almost like when it comes to Cole being elite enough to become world champion, just like his “s*itty little ankle,” Cole blows it. MJF laughs at his own joke, and then tells the fans he is talking, it is not that complicated. But this is why MJF doesn’t buy the hogwash that Cole turned on MJF because MJF would turn on Cole first.
Cole turned because he, like all these shmucks, is jealous of MJF. And who can blame Cole? MJF is rich, handsome, funny, entertaining, and then look at Cole. For crying out loud, Cole used to be ADAM COLE BAYBAY. Now, he’s just a crack baby! Cole asks if MJF is done. Was that the last line? Because it felt like MJF practiced that for two weeks in front of a mirror. But MJF killed it, really. Cole could come back with childish comments to hurt MJF’s feelings, but he won’t. Cole could mention MJF has had two surgeries on that fake head of hair of his while only in his 20s, which is hilarious, but he won’t.
Cole could talk about how MJF pulled some strings to get his girlfriend hired, like the real politician he is, but Cole won’t go there. Cole could talk about how every single time MJF enters a room, everyone waits for him to leave because he is loud, obnoxious and annoying as hell. But Cole won’t go there. Because Cole is not like MJF. They are nothing alike. That is why the friendship was ruined. Because, MJF, the truth is you say Cole is a failure, but in virtually every wrestling company Cole has worked for, he is the longest-reigning champion in so many!
In this very building, Cole bled BUCKETS against Kyle O’Reilly, wanting to prove he was one of the best in the world, and that is exactly what he did! Does Cole have regrets? Sure. Are there things Cole wishes he could take back? Absolutely. But Cole does NOT regret turning on MJF. The only reason it drives MJF insane is because Cole beat MJF to it. That’s MJF 101: Get close to someone, then turn on them. It’s what MJF does. Cole just did it better than MJF, and MJF knows it.
But Cole has been thinking, trying to understand what’s going on in MJF’s head, and he finally figured it out. MJF is terrified of having anyone close to him, because he feels it is a weakness. That hit a chord? Because not only does MJF act like a child, he thinks like a child! MJF knows in his heart that he was going to be the one to turn on Cole first! DAMN RIGHT HE WAS!!! MJF realizes he let the cat out of the bag. MJF says congrats, Cole, he solved the mystery! A regular Scooby-Doo! Great job, Adam.
But you want the truth? Here it is. The fact of the matter is, last year at Worlds End, MJF had every intention on stabbing Cole in the back that night. Cole just got lucky. When #BetterThanYouBaybay started, MJF didn’t give a damn about Cole. Cole was nothing more than a pawn. But MJF will admit, he did eventually start to care. For the first time in MJF’s life, he cared about someone else. Fans mockingly go, “Aww…” But MJF says that is just when Cole became a liability. And since Cole’s “a fragile little freak,” him jumping off that ramp and exploding his ankle made him a distraction!
Distractions, liabilities, emotions, there are no room for those when all you should be concerned with is maintaining the world championship! But Cole doesn’t get it, does he? Last year was a fluke. Cole ain’t the Devil, he just beat the Devil to it. But this year, Worlds End, December 28th, the same show where Cole tried to end MJF’s world, MJF ENDS Cole!! MJF throws down the mic and the fans are torn. Cole smirks and says MJF ends things then? Well, how about Cole ends this? COLE DECKS MJF! The guards rush in, but Cole fights them off! MJF sends more but Cole SUPERKICSK! And SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS!
But then MJF LOW BLOWS Cole! MJF tells the fans to shut up! MJF takes out the Dynamite Diamond Ring! But then The Kingdom rushes out here! MJF runs away from Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, but he vows this ends at Worlds End. We have one week left, is that the last week Cole has in AEW? Or will MJF finally lose the one thing he has left in that diamond ring?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.
Lexy Nair is with the #BornAgainKristen and brings up her trying to make amends with Willow Nightingale last night, as well as making the save when Harley Cameron & Penelope Ford were beating Willow up. Kris says what she and Willow have to discuss is between them. But as far as her and Penelope go, they’ve got a lot of history, and if Ford wants a fight, Kris will give her a fight. Then speaking of history, Kris still has her eyes set on the TBS Championship, can she tells us more on that?
Kris says she looked back on 2024 and she had a downward spiral that started with losing that title. Maybe if she wins it back, Kris will right her wrongs. On that note, Mercedes Mone, you don’t have an opponent for Worlds End so here Kris is. Let her know when you’re ready for round two. Kris heads out, will she prove to everyone that she is still the Galaxy’s Greatest?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
AEW returns and Lexy is now with Freshly Squeezed. In exactly one week, he will compete against three other men for the AEW World Championship. There are a lot of combustible elements at play, and Cassidy says yeah, we saw that on Dynamite. Jay White, Hangman Page and Cassidy can’t exactly have a conversation. So really, Cassidy wants them to listen. “Between now and Worlds End, Jon Moxley can run and hide. He can hide behind his goons, he can run away in a pickup truck. But when that bell rings in seven days, he has nowhere to go. He will be in the ring with us. Us three. And you both know that we need to remove Jon Moxley from the equation.
“We can. We’ve done it. And after that, us three, we can fight for the AEW World Championship and one of us will become the AEW World Champion. Just something to think about. See you guys on Dynamite.” Cassidy is ready to remove the Maniac from the throne, but will the Switchblade and Cowboy listen to reason?
Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford!
As Kris just said, she’s calling out The CEO in hopes of one more TBS Championship match. But will the Superbad Girl be more like the Grinch for Kris this Christmas?
The bell rings and the fans rally as Kris circles with Ford. They tie up, Kris powers Ford to a corner, then throws Ford back into the corner! The ref counts, Kris lets off, but Ford shoves her! Kris ROCKS Ford, TOSSES her, then runs up on her. Kris whips, drops down, then hurdles over. Kris CLOBBERS Ford and the fans fire up as she flexes. Kris drags Ford up, reels her in, and suplexes, and she holds Ford up! The fans cheer and Kris goes all the way to TEN, but Ford slips into a SLEEPER! Kris pries the hold open and she brings Ford around for another suplex! The fans fire up as Kris holds Ford up for five before the SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Kris drags Ford up, whips her to the corner, but Ford goes up, only for Kris to Electric Chair Lift! Kris climbs, Ford fights with fists, and she shoves Kris down! Ford steadies herself, then hits a FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford is frustrated but she storms up on Kris. Ford bumps Kris off buckles but the fans rally behind Kris. Ford stomps a mudhole, but she lets off as the ref counts. Kris goes to the apron, but Ford jumps up to drop KNEES on her! The fans boo but Ford soaks up the heat, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Ford brings Kris around to THROW her into railing! Ford soaks up more heat, then drags Kris up and RAMS her into the apron! Ford refreshes the count, then stalks Kris around the way. Ford whips Kris into the steel steps! Kris falls over in a heap but Ford drags her up into the ring. Ford covers, TWO! Kris stays in this but Ford kicks her around. Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes, thrashes around, but lets off as the ref counts. Ford drags Kris up and whips her to ropes, then LARIATS as Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes again! The ref counts, Ford lets off and Kris sputters to the apron. Ford runs and goes up, up, and KNEE DROPS on only apron! Kris then SHOTGUNS Ford off the apron! The fans fire up and Kris brings Ford up, to THROW into railing! Kris puts Ford in the ring, the fans fire up, but Ford kicks low. Ford reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford flounders to a corner but Kris has the fans rallying behind her. Kris runs up to UPPERCUT! Kris goes side to side but Ford dodges the knee! Ford hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Ford wasn’t quite perfect there but she watches Kris go to a corner. Ford runs corner to corner, handsprings, but Kris catches her! The fans fire up as Kris GERMAN SUPELXES, but Ford lands out! but Kris goes Matrix to dodge! So does Ford! STUNNER! Ford runs, Kris does her best to follow, but Ford hops up for a POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and the fans fire up! Ford is beside herself, but she drags Kris to a drop zone. Ford goes up top, and MOONSAULTS BUT FLOPS as Kris moves! Kris hurries to deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! The fans fire up as Kris scoops to tuck Ford in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER! Cover, Kris wins!
Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall
Ford gave Kris quite the fight, but Kris came out on top! Wait, here comes Mone! Kris did call the CEO out, so Santa Mone says, “Ho, ho, ho ho ho! New York Citaaaay~! Please say hello to your C E O! Kris, after the year I’ve been having, I was planning on taking Worlds End off. I was planning on going to the Ritz in Boston.” The fans boo Boston, but Mone says since it’s the holidays, Mone feels like being nice. She already beat Kris once anyway, so she’ll just beat her twice! At Worlds End, you see that money changes everything, because Mone is the greatest TBS Champion of all time!
The challenge has been accepted, and Mone is looking to be busy before the New Year. Will Kris make her regret it?
Big Boom AJ & Big Justice return to the ring.
They’re getting Christmas Collision ready to bring the BOOM, but out comes Chris Jericho, who is still ROH World Champion after overcoming Matt Cardona last night at Final Battle. And he has Bryan Keith & “Big Bill” Morrissey with him as he asks if AJ has a permit for being here tonight. Did they talk with Mayor DeBlasio? Because they certainly didn’t run this past Jericho. Do they know who he is? Big Justice says yeah, he knows! “You’re a JACKASS!” Jericho is taken aback, but the fans agree with Justice. The Bad Apple says this is why dumbass kids should be sitting and not heard. Jericho says yeah!
And if being a jackass means he’s the King of New York, then Jericho’s the biggest jackass! And besides, Jericho talks for everyone here saying we do not want AJ & Justice here! The fans boo, they disagree with Jericho. But Jericho says they don’t even have Costcos in New York! New Yorkers shop at bodegas. Fans are torn, because they kind of agree. Jericho says his favorite is the Walgreens a few blocks over in Flushing. And speaking of Flushing, that’s where AJ & Justice belong: in the toilet! This is the Hammerstein Ballroom, the House that Jericho built! The fans boo that, it’s the House that Hardcore built.
But Jericho says there’s no time for goofy gimmicks like BOOM~, or bandit masks, or scissoring! Scissor me, Bad Apple~! But then wait! The Acclaimed is here! Well, Anthony Bowens is, at least. Bowens pushes past The Learning Tree and he joins AJ & Justice in the ring. Bowens has the music cut, and he tells Jericho that he doesn’t get why Scissor King is catching strays, but you caught his attention. Jericho is trying to intimidate a man in a walking boot and an 11 year old child while spouting nonsense about being the King of New York. Why doesn’t Jericho do what he has asked so many others in the past: SHUT THE HELL UP!
The fans cheer but Big Bill says, “As the Learning Tree always says, when a man tries to silence another man, he’s probably afraid of the truth.” The fans do cheer Big Bill because he is from New York. Bowens says he has no idea what that means, Bill. But he does know we’re live on TNT, Christmas Collision, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City! So Chris, why not walk your ass to this ring and get it whipped by the Scissor King?! Jericho says if Bowens wants him to do that, then not tonight. Jericho waves bye, but AJ says hold on, listen up. We know Jericho is running scared, but we know at some point, Bowens will get to bring the-
Bowens stops the Boom? Because he wants to scissor! AJ says okay, and they SCISSOR BOOM~! But is that true? Will Anthony Bowens be the one to tear down the Learning Tree and be a champion?
Backstage interview with The Vendetta.
Lexy is now with Deonna Purrazzo & Taya Valkyrie, and they’ve got a hot streak going. Deonna’s message last week was ominous, but who was it for? Taya says there are so many options. Everyone deserves a slice of The Vendetta. There’s Mercedes, Mariah, Toni Storm, even Lexy could get some, so watch your back. Speaking of Toni, she stumbles in and apologizes for interrupting. She just wants to say hi to everyone, hello. Oh, Deonna, a pleasure. Deonna says she knows who Toni is. R-Really? So cool! Taya says she’ll make a guess: Toni has a tattoo on her leg, a little duck with a knife through it.
Wow, how’d Taya know? Deonna says no no no, she is not doing this again. She does not get what sick crap Toni’s up to, but she is already done with it. So for Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street, Toni VS Taya! Taya says she’ll make Toni forget everything! Toni nervously thanks The Vendetta, and says this is a big opportunity to face someone like Taya. Toni leaves, Deonna and Taya sigh, and Lexy has no idea what to say. Is Toni’s mind unraveling before our eyes? Or is there still a bit of Timeless inside Toni Time?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia!
This showdown was inevitable, but it’s even more fitting after The Standard of Excellence beat up the TNT Champion just because he stood up to the Hurt Syndicate. Will Shelton continue to bring the pain? Or will he not survive Red Death?
The bell rings and Garcia goes right at Shelton! Garcia fires hands but Shelton RAMS him into the corner! Shelton fires hands but Garcia turns things around to fire more shots! The ref counts, Shelton shoves Garcia back, but Garcia runs up to fire hands! Shelton shoves Garcia again, but Garcia gets under the lariat to waistlock. Shelton fights the lift but Garcia shoves him to SLAP! And CHOP! Shelton just grins and he picks Garcia up again! Shelton TOSSES Garcia away and Garcia goes to ropes. Shelton brings Garcia back up, scoops and SLAMS him, then brings him up again. Scoop SLAM! Shelton drags Garcia up and puts him in a corner.
Shelton whips corner to corner hard and Garcia falls! The fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton drags Garcia around, stomps him around, then TOSSES Garcia out hard! Garcia sputters but Shelton storms outside. Shelton brings Garcia up but Garcia fires hands! Shelton RAMS Garcia into the apron, then railing, then back to the apron! And repeat! Garcia falls in a heap and the fans fire up. Shelton grins as he drags Garcia up, to then THROW into steel steps! Shelton leaves Garcia behind and the ring count climbs on Garcia. Garcia drags himself up at 7 but Shelton goes out after him again.
Shelton puts Garcia in the ring, then grabs at him. Garcia grabs ropes but Shelton stomps him. Shelton stands Garcia up to DECK him! The fans cheer but Shelton brings Garcia up again. Garcia fires a forearm, then he CHOPS! Shelton eggs Garcia on, so Garcia CHOPS! Shelton grins, Garcia CHOPS, but Shelton DECKS him again! The fans duel but Shelton whips Garcia to ropes, for a BIG backdrop! Garcia flounders and Collision goes picture in picture.
Shelton stalks Garcia to the ropes, brings him up and around, then puts him on other ropes so he can CHOKE him! The ref counts, Shelton steps off, and Garcia coughs and sputters to a corner. Shelton stalks behind Garcia, stands him up, and winds up to ROCK Garcia! Garcia flounders against ropes then falls to the mat! Shelton stands over Garcia, drags him up and puts him in the corner. Shelton throws hands and Garcia stumbles. Garcia falls, but Shelton stands on him. Shelton stomps Garcia, drags him up, but Garcia fires up! Garcia breaks free to fire CHOPS and forearms on repeat!
Garcia whips, Shelton reverses and Shelton BOOTS Garcia down! Cover, TWO! Shelton is still amused, and he clamps onto Garcia with a chinlock. Garcia endures as Shelton grinds him down, and Garcia fights up, only for Shelton to wrangle him back down! Shelton leans all his weight on the hold and he squeezes tight. Garcia fades but the fans rally, and Garcia gets a second wind! Garcia fights up, Christmas Colilsion returns to siongle cipture, and the fans duel as Garcia fires hands! Garcia runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHOTGUNS SHelton down! The fans fire up and Garcia aims from a corner. Garcia runs up, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans are torn while Shelton storms around. Shelton waits on Garcia, waistlocks, GERMAN SUPLEX! Garcia flops around but Shelton stalks him to the ropes. Shelton goes to the apron, runs up, but Garcia BOOTS him! Garcia takes a swing, but Shelton waistlocks! Garcia holds ropes to fight off the suplex to the floor! Garcia stands up and elbows Shelton away! Then Garcia LEAPS, but into Shelton’s clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY to the floor! Garcia flounders, fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton runs up but Garcia drop toeholds him into a chair! Shelton sputters and the fans rally up. Garcia makes Shelton take a seat, then rains down fists!
The fans count along and Garcia goes to nine, puts up the dukes, then hits TEN! Garcia gets space, runs back in, and he SHOTGUNS Shelton outta the chair! The fans are thunderous as Garcia goes back for Shelton. Garcia drags Shelton up but Shelton pushes him away. Shelton LARIATS Garcia, then rolls into the ring. The ring count starts, the fans help Garcia stand, and the fans fire up! Garcia hurries to the ring, but Shelton BOOTS, only for Garcia to block! DRAGON SCREW! Garcia runs, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Even with a bad leg, Shelton has so much strength! Shelton storms up in the corner, but Garcia dodges!
Shelton’s knee hits buckles, and Garcia leg scissor rolls him! Garcia steps through for the DRAGON TAMER!! Shelton endures and the fans fire up! Garcia sits on the hold, but Shelton powers up! Shelton powers out of the hold, has Garcia’s legs, and he turns Garcia over into a QUEEN ANGELITO STRETCH! Garcia endures, reaches out, and he army crawls his way forward! But Shelton drags Garcia back! Garcia cradles Shelton! TWO!! Shelton escapes, but Garcia BOOTS him! Shelton SUPERKICKS Garcia! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Shelton covers, TWO!! Garcia barely gets out of that and Shelton is furious!
“This is Awesome!” as Shelton looms over Garcia. Shelton drags Garcia up, but Garcia trips Shelton! Jackknife bridge, GARCIA WINS!!
Winner: Daniel Garcia, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Shelton earns 0)
A Christmas Collision miracle? Who knows! But Garcia is still alive in the C2, but Lashley snatches Garcia into a SLEEPER! The fans boo but MVP hands the pimp cane to Shelton! But here comes Mark Briscoe, and he has a chair! Security wants this to stop before it gets out of hand, and even producers get out here! But wait! Is that Swerve Strickland rushing in from the crowd?! It is! He goes right up top to SUPER SWERVE STOMP the Syndicate and security guards! Garcia gets free of the pile, Mark Briscoe is with him, and now the locker room hurries out here to stop this from getting worse!
The fans chant, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” and Nana eventually hands the mic to Swerve. “Bobby FREAKIN’ Lashley! Didn’t I say I was gonna get my hands on you by the end of ’24? By the end of 2024, I said I was gonna get my hands on you, and that’s what I did, courtesy of the most dangerous man in AEW. Whose house?!” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve is still aiming for Lashley’s head, will he and Lashley have it out at Worlds End?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos!
After getting a couple shockers, The Sussex County Chicken could easily jump up to the front of the block with one more! But will he #ManUp and bring down the menacing minotaur? Or will The Beast be a massive spoiler for Briscoe?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock again. The fans rally and duel while both men fire up. They RAM shoulders, and then fire forearms! The fans fire up as Mark gets the edge, but Mortos swings! Mark dodges to CHOP, then fire forearms! Mark ROCKS Mortos, whips, but Mortos reverses and SPLASHES Mark! Mortos runs but Mark follows to LARIAT! Mark runs, Mortos follows, but Mark dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! And forearm! And Mongolian Chop! Mark fires forearms against the ropes, then roars. Mark runs but Mortos follows to UPPERCUT! The fans fire up, Mortos runs but Mark follows to FOREARM!
Mark runs, Mortos follows, and he slingshots to hook and backslide, TWO! Mark trips Mortos to jackknife, TWO! Mortos gets around, hammerlock and cradle, TWO! Mark slips around to roll Mortos, TWO! Both men stand, both men dodge, and the fans cheer the standoff. The fans cheer “BOTH THESE GUYS! BOTH THESE GUYS!” as they reset. Mark and Mortos run up to RAM shoulders again! And again! Mortos is getting the better of this, and he CLOBBERS Mark! The fans cheer Mortos while Mark goes to ropes. Mortos runs in but Mark TOSSES him up and out! Mortos clutches a leg, stands up, but Mark runs!
Mortos slides in, dodges, and he SPEARS Mark! The fans fire up and Mortos roars while Collision goes picture in picture.
Mark rolls to a corner while Mortos headbutts buckles. Mortos then runs corner to corner to DROPKICK Mark! Mark sputters, Mortos drags him to a cover, TWO! Mark stays in this but Mortos drags him into a chinlock. Mark endures, even as Mortos leans on the hold. Mark fights up as the fans rally, and Mark fires body shots. Mortos THROWS Mark down! Mortos then CRANKS Mark’s neck, then KICKS him in the chest! Cover, TWO! Mark is still in this and he goes to ropes. Mortos storms up but Mark CHOPS! Mortos SMACKS Mark and Mark falls into a corner. Mortos stomps Mark, then digs his boots in!
The ref reprimands and counts, Mortos steps off, then Mortos snapmares Mark so he can step on Mark’s face! Then NECK TWIST! Cover, TWO! Mark stays in this and he goes back to ropes. Mortos waits on Mark to stand, then SMACKS him down! Mark dangles out of the ring in the ropes, but Mortos goes after a leg while Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Mortos has Mark in a corner. Mortos whips corner to corner, then runs up to UPPERCUT, CHOP, and HEADBUTT! Mark staggers and the fans rally up for Mortos. Mortos brings down his kneepads, runs corner to corner, but Mark dodge! Mortos hits buckles then falls to the outside! The fans fire up as Mark then WRECKS Mortos with a dropkick! Mark builds speed and he DIVES, direct hit on Mortos! The fans fire up and Mark even hugs a few! Mark tosses a chair into the ring, and fans rally for #DEMBOYS. Mark sets the chair up, but Mortos anchors Mark’s legs! Mortos then SMACKS Mark!
Mortos drags Mark to the apron, Mark fires forearms. Mortos shoves Mark, but Mark fireman’s carries! Mortos fires elbows to get free! Mark REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUTS! Then APRON GERMAN SUPLEXES! Mortos falls to the floor while the fans lose their minds! Mark rises up, takes aim, and he fires the fans up more. Mark goes up a corner, for a SUPER SKY TWISTER! The fans are thunderous and Mark high-fives the front row. Mark then goes back to the ring and builds speed! Mark uses the chair to FLY! Direct hit and Mark even lands on his feet! The fans fire up and Mark hurries to get Mortos back up.
Mark puts Mortos in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Mark takes aim. FROGGY-BOW onto knees! Mortos saves himself there, and then roars! Mortos whips Mark, scoops him, and has the torture rack! BEAST BACKBREAKER! Then Mortos hauls Mark up for a POWER BREAKER!! The fans fire up for Mortos and he DISCUS- NO, Mark dodges, runs, but into a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!! Mark survives and the fans fire up again! Mortos snarls, hauls Mark up, and then scoops! But Mark slips free! Mark crane kicks, then underhooks! But Mortos backdrops free! Mark rises, Mortos runs, but into a fireman’s carry!
Mark hits a ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! Then Mark goes up the corner, and the fans fire up for the FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, TWO?!? Mortos survives but Mark shakes his head. Mark just goes back up top! Mortos sits up and roars! But Mark still FROGGY-BOWS!! And then he underhooks, lifts, JAY DRILLER!! Cover, Mark wins!
Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Mortos earns 0)
And with that, Mark is now even with Kyle Fletcher, who Mark already beat earlier on! That is all the difference between the one seed and the two seed, how will this final round shake out?
Julia Hart speaks.
“Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. I’m no coward. What you call tricks, I call advantages. I suggested that you watch your back. I gave you all the warnings. So I’m not understanding why you feel the need to call me classless and sneaky. I thought I was being more than reasonable. I know you’re strong, but are you smart? Are my ‘tricks’ too much for you? I guess we’ll find out January 1st, Fight for the Fallen. But remember: The House Always Wins.” The Princess of the Black Throne is ready, but will she learn Hayter Hits Hard?
Backstage interview with Mariah May.
Alex Marvez is with the AEW Women’s World Champion and says in one week’s time, it will be Mariah VS Thunder Rosa for the title, in a Tijuana Street Fight! Marvez notes that Mariah not only had some harsh words for Rosa, but for her father, as well. Mariah says, “Aw~, Papa Rosa is gonna be in the front row. Is that to watch the match? Or does Thunder need a new mami?” But speaking of Rosa, she RAMS Mariah right into the door! And dribbles her off it, too! Mariah pulls hair, Rosa tries to choke Mariah, and then Mariah shoves Rosa away. Mariah calls Rosa crazy, but Rosa says she’s not done with Mariah!
Rosa storms after Mariah into the hall, and then to the stage area! Mariah has made it to ringside, Nigel tries to warn her, but Rosa CLOBBERS Mariah! Rosa rains down fists, then stomps away! Rosa SMACKS Mariah off steel steps, then grabs a chair! Mariah sputters, but gets away before Rosa swings the chair! Security rushes out here for the third time tonight, and Rosa LEAPS! The cluster keeps her away from Mariah but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” Rosa holds up the AEW Women’s World Championship, will she send the “Woman From Hell” back where she came from in order to have the gold again?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli!
While The Relentless One has been after each and every Death Rider, he gets one served up to him on a silver platter. But will Darby bring down the Swiss Superman before the final round? Or will Claudio crush Darby’s hopes and dreams this close to Christmas?
But before Claudio even gets in the ring, Darby DIVES out onto him! The fans fire up as Darby fires fast hands! Claudio gets away but Darby pursues, jumps on, and throws more hands! Claudio carries Darby up the ramp to then THROW him down! Darby writhes, Claudio drags him up, and Claudio gorilla presses! Darby slips free, goes to the entry, and then dodges Claudio to send him into the light truss! And then he shoves Claudio into it again! Claudio falls, and now Darby climbs up!? The fans fire up as Darby is up on the camera balcony! Darby SUPER CROSSBODIES Claudio down!
Claudio tumbles down the ramp and Darby sputters while fans lose their minds. The ref checks Darby, his fall was still really wicked. Claudio sits up in a daze as he’s now ringside, and somehow Darby pursues! They both get in the ring, the bell rings, and Darby runs up! But into a POP-UP UPPERCUT!! Cover, TWO!! Darby survives and Claudio is already frustrated. Claudio drags Darby by his legs, to GIANT SWING~! The fans count as Darby goes around and around, and Claudio goes past TEN, past FIFTEEN, past TWENTY, and all the way to THIRTY!! Darby flounders out of the ring while Collision goes picture in picture.
The ref goes out to check on Darby, and somehow he’s okay to continue. Claudio steps out to fetch Darby, and lift shim up with one hand! Claudio then gut wrenches and carries Darby, to SLAM him onto railing! And DUMP him down! Claudio drags Darby up again, gut wrenches again, and he TOSSES Darby onto the railing! Darby flops back down and clutches his lower back, but Claudio leaves him behind. The ring count begins but Darby sits up. Claudio goes out after him again, and brings him up to CHOP! Darby staggers away to a corner, Claudio storms up and CHOPS again! Darby flops down but Claudio looms over him.
Claudio gets space, runs up, and he UPPERCUTS Darby against railing! Darby stumbles away, Claudio goes to the ring, but Darby rolls in, just to roll back out. Darby earns himself some time, but then Claudio storms out after him. Darby hurries int he ring to get away, but Claudio is after him there, too. Claudio stands on Darby’s hands, then stomps them! Darby writhes, but Claudio stomps his hands more! Darby goes to a corner. Claudio stands him up and CHOPS! Claudio UPPERCUTS, CHOPS, and Christmas Collision returns to single picture. The fans duel, Darby fires hands, but Claudio UPPERCUTS!
Claudio whips, Darby springboards, COFFIN- NO, Claudio catches Darby! Darby fights free, runs, but Claudio runs up! Darby DUMPS Claudio, then runs to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans fire up again and Darby puts Claudio in. Claudio rolls out the far side but Darby DIVES again! Claudio is sent into railing but Darby goes up a corner! The fans fire up for the SUPER COFFIN SPLASH! Direct hit and both men are down again. The ref starts the ring count, the fans rally up, and Darby refreshes the count. Darby LEAPS onto Claudio for a SLEEPER! Claudio goes to steel steps and he steps up, but Darby squeezes tight!
Claudio steps back down, and he runs into the timekeeper’s area! BACKPACK SENTON through the table! The fans lose their minds again while Claudio leaves Darby behind in the wreckage. Darby stirs, the ref starts another ring count, and Darby crawls. “This is Awesome!” as Darby leaps in at 7! Claudio runs but Darby slips around! O’Conner Roll, TWO, springboard and SPALSH! Cover, TWO! Ghost pin, TWO! Claudio is up, but Darby sunset flips! Claudio stays up, and DOUBLE STOMPS! Claudio deadlifts Darby to then TOSS him out of the ring! Darby hits apron on the way out and fans tell Claudio he’s sick!
Claudio goes out after Darby and drags him up again. Claudio scoops and then POSTS Darby! And POSTS him again! Claudio TOSSES Darby aside, rolls into the ring, but only to refresh the count. Claudio then drags Darby by a leg and brings him over. Claudio SWINGS Darby into steel steps!! Claudio puts Darby in the ring, stands him up, and runs to LARIAT! Darby flips through the air! Claudio covers, TWO!! Darby survives and Claudio is frustrated. The fans rally for Darby but Claudio rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Then Claudio tucks the arms, RICOLA- CODE RED!! Cover, TWO!! Claudio escapes in time!
The fans rally while both men are down again. Darby and Claudio slowly rise, and Ricochet watches, very amused as Darby is his next opponent in the round robin. Darby crawls to a corner, climbs up, but Claudio UPPERCUTS! Claudio HEADBUTTS Darby, then climbs up again. Claudio brings Darby up and suplexes, but Darby fights around! SUPER SCORPION DEATH DROP!! The fans are thunderous for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as Darby rises up. Darby climbs to the very top, COFFION DROP onto knees! Claudio saves himself, then he hauls Darby up. Straitjacket and RICOLA~ BOMB!! Cover, TWO!?!?
Darby survives and shocks Claudio! Claudio argues with the ref but the count was fair! Darby’s just that tough! Claudio goes back to Darby and ripcords him into the RICOLA~ BOMB!! Cover, TWO!?!?! HOW?!? Claudio goes outside, and he brings out something from under the ring. He also has a chair! The ref takes the chair from Claudio, but Claudio has BRASS KNUCKLES! BRASS KNUCKLE PUNCH!!! Cover, CLAUDIO WINS!
Winner: Claudio Castagnoli, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Darby earns 0)
The Swiss Superman screws over Darby, but then he gets that chair back. But wait, Ospreay slides into the ring! And HE has the brass knuckles that Claudio tossed aside! Ospreay dares Claudio to do something, but Claudio simply leaves. Does this mean Ospreay’s ready to ride against the Death Riders with Darby? Or will we see a Miracle on 34th Street send Ospreay and Darby to Worlds End?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision here as the last one before Worlds End, and therefore a bit of a go-home in itself. While the continued feud of MJF and Cole has still been a bit clunky since they did the double turn, their faceoff did a good job addressing some of that. They got good digs at each other as always, and MJF snapping and revealing “the truth” was their big move to recover this story. We of course got a brawl, and good save by The Kingdom. It feels like MJF still finds a way to hold onto the diamond ring, but c’mon, how fitting is it for Cole to get a diamond.
Good bit with Toni Storm and The Vendetta, and Deonna’s reaction to Toni was great. Deonna is justified in thinking this is still an act from Toni, not a legitimate psychological problem, and Toni VS Taya will be good stuff. Good promo from Kris Statlander, good match from her and Penelope Ford, and of course a good win for Kris. Good promo from Mone to make Worlds End official, but as I’ve been saying, Mone is more likely to lose the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship as part of the big NJPW Tokyo Dome weekend. The irony is, Mina Shirakawa is her challenger and Mina shows up plenty in AEW, so I don’t know how that math is supposed to work.
Good promo from Mariah May as it also turned into a brawl with Thunder Rosa. As it stands, Rosa standing tall holding up the belt means she is NOT winning at Worlds End, but they could still give us a little more from Rosa and Mariah on Dynamite’s Christmas episode to turn the tables. Good promo from Julia Hart to respond to Jamie Hayter, they’ll have a good match. Good promo from Orange Cassidy to try and reason with Jay White and Hangman Page, but that’s all the more reason Moxley likely uses the challengers all against each other like he did on Wednesday. Though, it would be fun if they at least started the match all annihilating Moxley with their finishers, making us think it’ll work out in favor of “Team AEW.”
Good stuff with Big Boom AJ & Big Justice here tonight, both hyping up the show but also interacting with Jericho’s group and even Anthony Bowens. They’re adding some more foreshadowing to The Acclaimed breaking up, and I guess we’re supposed to see this as a positive move, Bowens feuding with Jericho. Unless Bowens is going to be the guy that dethrones Jericho for whatever ROH cable TV debut/return is planned, the Jericho Vortex strikes again. Bowens should be going for an AEW midcard title, but right now, those are all tied up what with the C2 going on and the International Championship being tied up in Worlds End and NJPW plans.
Speaking of the C2, great stuff with all the matches tonight. Shelton VS Garcia was great stuff, and while Garcia gets the win, they’re still giving us some set-up for a TNT Championship match of Garcia VS Shelton. Mark Briscoe of course made the save, but great surprise for Swerve to show up. Lashley VS Swerve for Worlds End just needs to be said, it already feels a given. All that brawling was also a good segue into Mark VS Mortos, and another great showing for Mortos, even in losing. But as Mark has already had all his matches and is at 9 points, Kyle doesn’t even need to win against Garcia, he just needs to draw so that Mark will be out, and Garcia with him.
While Ospreay VS Darby on Wednesday raised the bar, Ospreay VS Ricochet still had great stuff of its own. Plus, Ricochet is bringing out more of his Heel side what with using the ref, and Ricochet’s win puts the pressure on Ospreay for Christmas Dynamite. Now, no offense to Brody King, but I’m thinking Ospreay wins that to take one of the semifinal spots. Darby VS Claudio tonight was also great, but Darby doing his best Sting off the truss was not the best when he gets that whiplash on the floor. I really thought that match was going to be called for concussion protocol, but Darby’s weirdly indestructible.
Claudio still cheats this win so there’s more heat on the Death Riders and Darby is also behind the 8 ball. Ospreay making the save was good, we can definitely have another “Team AEW” VS Death Riders with Ospreay joining Darby and a couple others, but the way they did the order of matches, Claudio’s got a seemingly easy ride against Komander for Christmas. Though, how awesome would it be if Komander pulled off the spoiler? Or if they were really going to add some drama, they should create a situation where the Death Riders end up ringside, violating the Continental Rules of no cornermen and that disqualifies Claudio. Claudio misses out on the semifinals because of a technicality, sending Ospreay and maybe Ricochet to the semifinals.
My Score: 8.8/10
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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.
My Score: 8.8/10
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