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Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (12/18/19)
The HUGE 2019 FINALE!
Dynamite closes out the year with explosive action!
Jungle Boy faces Chris Jericho and the clock in a 10-minute challenge! A true contender to the AEW Women’s World Championship is named! And SoCal Uncensored defend their AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks! That and more on the last show of 2019!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Hangman Page and Kenny Omega VS The Lucha Brothers; The Lucha Brothers win.
- Darby Allin & Cody VS The Butcher & The Blade w/ The Bunny; Darby & Cody win.
- Awesome Kong w/ The Nightmare Collective VS Miranda Alize; Kong wins.
- 10 Minute Challenge: Chris Jericho VS Jungle Boy; Time Limit Draw.
- AEW Women’s World Championship #1 Contender’s match: Britt Baker VS Kris Statlander; Statlander wins and will challenge Riho for the title on New Year’s Day.
- AEW World Tag Team Championships: SoCal Uncensored VS The Young Bucks; SCU wins and retains the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
PLAY BY PLAY
Hangman Page and Kenny Omega VS The Lucha Brothers!
No time to waste on the last Dynamite of the year! The Elite still wants Hangman to hang around, so he and The Best Bout Machine agreed to another match together. A win is a win is a win, but can they win again against Pentagon and Fenix?
Corpus Christi is fired up already with the introductions. The teams sort out and Omega starts with Fenix. They circle in a rematch from their AAA Mega Championship match but fans are loving all of this already. Omega and Fenix hear the fans dueling, “Cero Miedo!” “Cowboy Shit!” Omega and Fenix tie up, Omega wrenches and wristlocks but Fenix gets up and handsprings around, then uses the ropes to flip and break free! Fenix and Omega tie up again, Fenix wrenches but Omega reverses to a hammerlock. Fenxi goes up to snapmare and then things speed up. Omega stops as Fenix kips up, Omega CHOPS and full nelsons. Fenix arm-drags out then handsprings, but into an Electric Chair! Fenix escapes but Omega elbows, runs, redirects and dropkicks the legs out! Fans cheer as Omega runs again, Kotaro Krusher!
Omega drags Fenix up and into the Electric Chair, but Fenix fights out and tags to Pentagon! Another rematch teased here from back at All In. Omega says to be patient, and tags out to Hangman. The chanting gets stronger as Pentagon and Hangman stand face to face. Pentagon takes off the glove with a burning power, tosses it to his brother, and then turns to Hangman. Fans are already losing their minds as Pentagon steps up and says, “CERO! MIEDO!” He pushes it right into Hangman’s face. Hangman comes back to undo some wrist tape and toss it to the fans. “COWBOY! SHIT!” He pushes that in Pentagon’s face! Pentagon comes back to CHOP. But Hangman CHOPS right back! It’s a CHOP fight! CHOP CHOP CHOP, forearm forearm forearm. Hangman whips but Pentagon KICKS! Pentagon runs, but into a BOOT!
Hangman tags to Omega and together, they put Pentagon in a CHOP cycle! Pentagon ducks one and wags his finger, only to get a CHOP to the back! Then HADOUKEN chops! Fenix runs in, HADOUKEN! Fans cheer as Omega and Hangman double high-five! Omega drags Pentagon up but Pentagon rakes his eyes! Then sucker kicks Hangman! Pentagon runs but Omega huricanranas! The brothers regroup on the outside but the Terminator Drums begin. Omega builds speed to FLY! Direct hit on both brothers! And he walks it off going up the ramp. “A E Dub!” has the fans fired up as Omega returns and puts Pentagon in the ring. Tag to Hangman, and Hangman throws big forearms. Hangman whips, but Pentagon hooks Hangman up! Hangman resists and slips out to fire another forearm!
Pentaogn puts Hangman on the apron and Fenix anchors the feet, SUPERKICK and an apron bump! Fenix puts Hangman back in for Pentagon’s Code Breaker! Fenix jumps up, dumdum stomps to the back! Cover, but Omega breaks it up. The referee reprimands both sides but things cool off. Pentagon talks trash then goes to Hangman to KICK a leg! Pentagon swaggers about but Hangman throws haymakers. Pentagon KICKS again! Pentagon whips Hangman corner to corner, big corner clothesline, and then another whip. Hangman comes back with a LARIAT! Both men are down but fans fire up, hot tag to Omega!
Omega hurries up top, big crossbody takes Pentagon down! Polish Hammers for Fenix, but Pentagon dodges to SUPERKICK! Pentagon whips Omega but Omega reverses to fireman’s carry, “You Can’t Escape!” Rolling senton, then the moonsault gets knees! Fenix hurries around to STOMP Hangman down! Pentagon has Fenix join him, and the brothers double whip. Body shot, kick and another whip, for a trip up and drag out, Fenix DIVES! Fenix puts Omega in fast and Pentagon goes up top, DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Omega lives but Pentagon keeps on him as fans rally. Pentagon drags Omega up to KICK the leg. Tag to Fenix and Fenix KICKS! Fans rally and Omega fights back. Fenix clubs Omega down but Omega hits back. Fenix kicks again then whips, but Omega reverses, only for Fenix to tiger feint and hook kick!
Fenix runs, somersaults, but into a POWERBOMB! Basement knee! Fans rally as both men are down again. Omega and Fenix head to their corner but Pentagon attacks Hangman! Fenix kicks Omega while he’s down then puts him in a corner. Pentagon chokes Omega while the ref distracts the ref. Fenix runs in but Omega BOOTS back! Omega hits Pentagon away, goes up and over Fenix, hot tag to Hangman! Hangman rallies, hitting each bother. Hangman BOOTS Fenix and triangle lariats Pentagon! Fenix runs into a scoop, and a Fall Away Slam! Kip up, PESCADO onto Pentagon! Hangman clotheslines Fenix out and DIVES onto Pentagon! But he’s still going, he DIVES out onto Fenix! Hangman catches his breath as he puts Fenix in.
The Lucha Brothers are in opposite corners, Hangman starts a clothesline train! Fenix, Pentagon and back again, fireman’s carry but Hangman kicks Pentagon. DROPSAULT! Cover on Fenix, TWO!! Fans fire up with Hangman as he brings Fenix up into a corner. Hangman runs in but into a boot! Fenix sends Hangman into the corner, step-up sobat! Then a snapmare to somersault facebuster! Cover, TWO!! Hangman lives but Fenix keeps on him. Fenix drags Hangman over and tags in Pentagon. The brothers double whip, back kick and front kick! Wheelbarrow victory roll SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Pentagon SUPERKICKS Omega off the apron to keep Hangman isolated. Fans rally up again as Pentagon drags Hangman to a corner. Pentagon climbs up but Hangman intercepts with forearms. Hangman scoops and SUPER FALL AWAY SLAMS Pentagon down!
Both men are down again as we pass 15 minutes with 15 left. Hot tag to Omega! Omega runs in at Pentagon, big back elbow! Omega drags Fenix in to stack with Pentagon, but Fenix SUPERICKS Omega back! Fenix rolls in, but into a BUCKLE BOMB! Roaring elbow! Fenix is down but Omega brings him back up, pop-up to Hangman’s GERMAN! Pop-up SPINE BUSTER for Pentagon! Cover, TWO!! Fans rally again as Omega says BANG! Omega runs, but no V-Trigger, Pentagon Slingblades! Hangman hits a DISCUS! Fenix returns to SUPERKICK Hangman! Omega V-TRIGGERS Fenix! Omega drags Fenix into the full nelson, SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! But Pentagon is up and in, fights out of the full nelson but gets a V-TRIGGER!
Omega wobbles but drags Pentagon up, only to get a kick. Pentagon hooks Omega, but Omega slips out to chicken wing. Hangman slingshots, Pentagon slips out, BUCK SHOT gets OMEGA! SUPERKICK takes Hangman out! Pentagon drags Omega up and Fenix returns, “CERO! MIEDO!” hooks and springboard, DOUBLE STOMP PACKAGE DRIVER!! Cover, The Lucha Brothers win!
Winners: The Lucha Brothers, Pentagon by pinfall
Cero Miedo is still in the top five tag team rankings! Can they make another run at the titles? As for Omega and Hangman they regroup in the ring. Hangman seems to be upset with Omega despite his Buck Shot hitting. Omega shoves, Hangman shoves, but PAC is backstage and wants to talk!
“Kenny Omega. Do you remember who I am, huh?” Pac doesn’t think he does. He asked a question and has yet to get an answer. But perhaps Pac should remind Omega what he is capable of. Pac heads deeper into the back, and finds the men’s locker room. Is that Michael Nakazawa sitting in there? Pac closes the door behind him, and we can only imagine what is happening to one of Omega’s closest friends! Omega hurries to the back, even through the crowd! His issues with Hangman will have to wait!
But when Omega gets to the locker room, there’s no one there! Not even Nakazawa. Omega freaks out, but gets attacked but the Lucha Brothers! It seems even in winning, they still want after the AAA Mega Champion! Hangman comes to save Omega, so Fenix and Pentagon back off. Hangman’s bad mood seems to take a backseat to friendship, and together they look for Nakazawa. They go further backstage, but there’s no signs of Pac or Nakazawa. They go around past the interview space, to the other hallway, but still nothing.
Darby Allin skates into the building.
The Undead Daredevil is here to join forces with the American Nightmare, Cody, against the Butcher, the Blade and the Bunny. Will his brand of wild be what Cody needs to thwart MJF’s mercenaries?
Darby Allin & Cody VS The Butcher & The Blade w/ The Bunny!
Allie, Braxton Sutter and Andy Williams vow to cut the head off the snake, and that means taking out Cody of the Elite. But will they learn that they’re dealing with a hydra: cut off one head, two more shall take its place?
The teams sort out and Cody starts against the Butcher. But then Darby tags in, and doesn’t even take Cody’s help with the ropes. Darby and Sutter tie up, and Sutter swings Darby around and around! Sutter is 273, Darby is 173, so that explains the physics. But the lighter Williams tags in to circle with Darby. They tie up, Williams ties up but Darby powers out. Things speed up, Darby shows off and dropkicks Sutter. Darby dodges, whips but Williams reverses, only for Darby to springboard arm-drag The Blade out! Fans are fired up and Darby tags in Cody! Cody meets Williams but he dares Sutter to come back. Sutter tags in, and the two of them circle now. Cody wants a leg but Sutter clubs him off. Cody resets and fans rally behind him.
Cody and Sutter circle and tie up, Cody waistlocks. Sutter elbows out, but Cody kicks and drops for the Rhodes Uppercut! But Cody runs into a LARIAT! Sutter drags Cody up and puts him in the corner, tag to Williams. Williams CHOPS Cody then whips Cody to a corner. Cody goes up and over to hit the spinning powerslam! Tag to Sutter and he keeps Cody from Darby with a BOOT! Sutter drags Cody up again but Cody uppercuts! It barely does anything with that mouth guard in. Allie distracts the ref as Cody runs, because Williams holds the rope down! Cody takes a tumble out and Williams tags in. Darby protests but Williams puts Cody in. Williams stomps Cody down then drags him up for a scoop. Tag to Sutter, they combine for a leg drop sidewalk slam! Cover, TWO!
Sutter keeps on Cody with a wrench and a whip! Cody hits buckles hard and Sutter gut wrenches as AEW goes picture in picture. Williams tags in, they combine again for a dropkick gut wrench suplex! Cover, TWO! Cody toughs it out and gets out of the ring, but Williams heads over. Williams puts Cody back in the ring but keeps between him and Darby. Williams throws forearms and stomps Williams in a corner. Cody turns it around to CHOP! Williams rakes the eyes! Williams soaks up th heat while Allie talks trash to Cody> Williams bumps Cody off buckles and tags in Sutter. They stomp Cody in the corner, then Sutter whips Cody corner to corner. Cody boots abck and hosp up, to leap into Sutter’s arms! FALL AWAY SLAM!
Cody bails out and Sutter distracts, but Allie yanks Cody into a post! The Bunny is more like a weasel and Darby warns her. Allie just laughs it off and returns to the corner as Williams CHOPS Cody. COdy CHOPS back! Cody gets in the ring but Williams is on him fast! Tag to Sutter and he stomps Cody down. Sutter drags Cody up as fans rally again. Sutter whips Cody to a corner then stomps him down. Sutter wraps on a keylock camel clutch, but COdy fights up and out. Cody kicks, runs but into a tackle in the corner! Sutter runs in, but Cody dodges! Sutter hits buckles but tags Williams, but Cody sends him out! Cody hurries but Williams is back in again. The two run, double crossbodies collide!
Fans rally again, Cody crawls but so does Williams. Hot tag to Darby! Slingshot and Darby hits Sutter! Then dodges Williams to fire off strikes! SUNSET BOMB! Cover but Sutter had tagged in! Dead lift to a BACK BREAKER! Sutter sucker punches Cody then goes after Darby. Figure four, for a Texas Cloverleaf! In Texas, of all things! But Cody boots! Sutter still holds on? Cody kicks more, but Williams trips Cody up! Williams brawls with Cody, Sutter cloverleaf BOMBS Darby! Cody sends Williams into steel steps, Darby escapes another bomb. Darby boots Sutter, runs and hops on, flipping STUNNER! Hot tag to Cody! Cody hurries to get Sutter in position, CROSS RHODES!! Cover but Allie distracts! Cody would’ve won right here!
Sutter tags to Williams, he whips but Cody reverses to send Williams out. Darby returns, DOUBLE DIVES! Fans are loving “A E DUB!” for that one! Darby took a rough landing but Cody gets Williams back in. Off comes the weight belt and it goes to the fans! Cody runs, springboards, Disaster Kick for Sutter! Darby is up, COFFIN DROP to the apron!! But Williams rolls Cody, TWO! Cody dodges, DISASTER CUTTER!! Cover, Cody and Darby win!!
Winners: Cody & Darby Allin, Cody by pinfall
The American Nightmare and the Undead Daredevil get it done! And per the deal struck, these two will have a rematch from their amazing time-limit draw at Fyter Fest. When and where will that amazing match happen?
AEW looks at how Jungle Boy Jack Perry prepared for tonight’s huge test.
Chris Jericho said there’s no way the young star lasts even 10 minutes against him. But all of that condescension just fueled the fire within. JB won’t let Y2J look down on him. He got an unofficial pinfall on Jericho, can he do it for real in 10 minutes or less? Can he at least prove Jericho wrong and run out the clock? Or will Le Champion finish up his 2019 with a victory?
Awesome Kong w/ The Nightmare Collective VS Miranda Alize!
As the song says, “There are 8 million ways to die. She’s one.” And while the holidays may be on their way, Brandi Rhodes says that Kong winning is inevitable. But the real concern is Kris Statlander winning against Britt Baker and becoming the “#1 threat to the AEW Women’s Division.” Brandi has a good feeling that tonight is the night The Alien comes home to her family. And the mystery man is still laying in wait. Is this the night the Collective takes over?
The bell rings and Kong circles with her red-haired opponent. Alize throws hands but they don’t even itch Kong. The knee does more damage, but then Alize runs into Kong’s BACK HAND! Kong drags Alize up as Brandi and Melanie Cruise watch on. Underhooks, and IMPLANT BUSTER! Cover, Kong wins!
Winner: Awesome Kong, by pinfall
Kong’s first AEW Dynamite match went as Brandi predicted, and now Melanie joins in the ritual of taking a lock of hair. Alize’s red adds some color to the trophy belt, but will Kris bring the title belt to “the family” in the very near future?
AEW shares Jim Ross’ exclusive interview with Jungle Boy.
JR knows tonight’s ten minute match is a big opportunity. Is JB at all intimidated. JB says that he sees Jericho two ways now: the man, and the legend. Jericho the man does not scare JB. But JB respects the legend, the accomplishments and experience. JB is very aware of the “gravity” of this moment, but the pressure makes greatness. JB will tackle the challenge and Jericho head on. If his dad was still here, what does JB think he’d be thinking? Luke Perry would be very proud of his son. They spent a lot of time together talking about making this pro-wrestling career happen. For JB to be here talking to JR, going against Jericho, this is what his dad dreamed for him. And that moment has come, right now!
10 Minute Challenge: Chris Jericho VS Jungle Boy!
This is the moment! Corpus Christi will either see Le Champion dominate once again, or see perhaps the biggest upset in wrestling! What comes from Jericho’s last match in 2019?
Before Jungle Boy makes his entrance, and while AEW is picture in picture, Sammy Guevara appears to hold up cue cards for Jericho. “People say that they can’t hear us during picture-in-picture.” How self-aware! “Does the Network (TNT) think we’re stupid? The Inner Circle…” And we go to break. What is the rest of the speech?!
TNT- er, uh, AEW returns, and Jurassic Express accompanies Jungle Boy to the ring. They’re being his corner men for this one-and-done 10 minute round. JB hydrates before the bell rings, and the countdown begins!
Jericho and JB circle and fans are strongly on JB’s side. The two tie up, JB rolls Jericho, ONE! Jericho swings, JB dodges and fires off strikes. JB whips and dropkicks Jericho down! Time is running, JB CHOPS and wristlocks to go up and up and springboard and arm-drag! Jericho gets up and trips JB, wanting the Walls! JB resists and shoves Jericho away, to reach up and huricanrana! Cover, TWO! Jericho clobbers JB down for trying last week’s move again. Jericho scoops and hotshots JB on the top rope! Fans boo as Jericho takes his time. Jericho drags JB up in a corner and CHOPS. And CHOPS! Jericho snapmares and kicks JB in the back. Marko Stunt and Luchasaurus coach JB up and JB fights back with big body shots, only for Jericho to club him down.
Jericho pulls JB’s hair as he knees and whips. CODE BREAKER! JB is down but Jericho just wants to toy with him now. The clock reaches 7:30 remaining as Jericho walks all over JB. Jericho mocks the fans rallying up for JB, including the Perry family. Jericho runs in, another Code Breaker! Cover, TWO! Jericho grins and laughs as he wags a finger. Jericho drags JB up to SLAP him. JB slumps against him, Jericho throws JB out of the ring and hard. Jericho distracts the ref and Hager RAMS JB into barriers! But now Luchasaurus and Hager go after each other! Hager sends Luchasaurus into barriers, Marko flies off the apron only to get DECKED! Luchasaurus returns but the ref hops out to keep them apart. Luchasaurus defends his boys but Hager is EJECTED! The ref tells Luchasaurus and Marko to leave, too!
Jericho and JB are alone with less than six minutes to go! Jericho puts JB in the ring and stalks up to him, but JB cradles! TWO, and Jericho BOOTS JB down! Then kicks him while he’s down! Jericho is down playing around and he CHOPS JB back down. Jericho mocks the fans still cheering for JB as he whips. JB kicks back, runs again, but is put on the apron. Jericho throws forearms but JB gets clear of the triangle leap! JB builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit but JB isn’t done, DIVE again! And then JB FLIES! Direct hit and fans are fired up with Jungle Boy Jack Perry! JB puts Jericho in and hurries up top, he leaps for a FLYING DDT! Cover, TWO!! There’s only four minutes left but JB is so close!
JB puts Jericho in a corner and whips him corner to corner, but Jericho reverses. JB goes up and over to hit a BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO!! Still not enough, but fans are still believers! JB runs, but Jericho elbows him down! LIONSAULT FLOPS! JB LIONSAULTS! And it hits! Cover, TWO!! JB won’t give up, he runs and comes in, to get a LARIAT! Jericho has JB back down at three minutes left. Jericho covers, TWO! Jericho kicks at JB while he’s down but fans are not slowing down. They keep cheering as Jericho CHOPS JB into a corner. Jericho puts JB under the ropes, for a GUILLOTINE CATAPULT! JB gasps for air as Jericho stands on his chest! The ref counts but Jericho lets up. We’re at the two minute warning, too!
Fans boo as Jericho drags JB back up. JB throws hands but so does Jericho. JB throws counter punches! And a CHOP! JB whips, but Jericho sees the back drop coming, POWERBOMB! Into the WALLS OF JERICHO! Sit in deep, maaan…! Jericho is bending JB back but everyone is on JB’s side! JB endures and we’re in the last minute! JB claws and crawls and reaches, but Jericho drags him away! Jericho has a new angle on JB, but the time is drawing closer! 25 seconds! JB endures, reaches, we’re at 10! 9! 8! 7! 6! 5! 4! 3! 2! 1!!
Time Limit Draw
JB survives and Jericho is in shock! Jericho thought JB tapped or something! Now Le Champion is furious! “Five more minutes! Give me five more minutes!!” Justin Roberts and the timekeepers aren’t really sure what to do, so they give in! We’re going into overtime!
Jericho gets back in the ring and drags the limp Jungle Boy up to SLAP! And SLAP! And SLAP! Fans still cheer for Jungle Boy as Jericho throws more slaps. Jericho throws JB out but JB skins the cat! Jericho turns around into JB’s HURICANRANA! Cover, TWO!! Jericho runs into a crucifix! TWO!! Jericho runs away because it seems five minutes was five too many! He takes the title and retreats! Fans applaud JB and boo Jericho, but JB says this just means he had Jericho. Jericho doesn’t care, he goes through the entrance way! A moral victory to say the least for Jungle Boy. Will Jericho ever live this down?
AEW is picture in picture as we wait for word on what’s going on. Jericho returns?! But Jungle Boy was already excused. That’s because Jericho is throwing another tantrum! He tosses the ring bell, the hammer, the steps, and even hurls insults at the Perry family! Jericho uses a chair to SMACK the post, and even threatens the camera crew. Jericho knocks over the timekeeper table before flexing at fans. Jericho storms off again, having vented his frustrations. Jericho hears the fans calling him names and eggs them on. Tony Schiavone wants to talk to the “pretty upset” Jericho. Jericho says Jungle Boy couldn’t beat him, so he proved that. No, he said JB couldn’t last 10 minutes, and he did. No he didn’t. Yes he did. SHUT UP, SKEEBO! Jericho will beat you up! And the fans, for that matter!
Jericho says JB did not beat him, but that’s not the point. They’ll settle this later. But right now, the real story is about Jericho’s “good friend,” Jon Moxley, and the invitation open to him. Will Moxley join the Inner Circle? Jericho has a feeling he knows what the answer is, but the Inner Circle stayed in the Inner Sanctum, Jericho’s very lavish mansion. Jericho mocks the Texas fans for not knowing what a mansion is. But Jericho says Moxley is in for some big surprises should he join. Surely Moxley talked it over with his wife and mother. Jericho says that while Dynamite takes Christmas off, there will be a big New Year’s Day surprise. All Moxley has to do is say yes. Choose wisely. Until then, Merry Christmas from the Inner Circle.
Backstage interview with SoCal Uncensored.
Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky are to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championships tonight, how are they feeling about this? Christopher Daniels says that The Young Bucks may be the tag team of the decade, but in AEW, SCU is the tag team of right now. But then the Lucha Brothers come in to remind them of Daniels’ botched Arabian Press. Maybe Daniels doesn’t have it anymore. Kaz tells Daniels he should show Pentagon what he still has. Daniels pushes past Pentagon, is that a telling sign in itself?
AEW Women’s World Championship #1 Contender’s match: Britt Baker VS Kris Statlander!
The Dentist worked hard to get to the top of the Women’s Division, but the Galaxy’s Greatest Alien came in outta nowhere like a comet and is right behind her in the rankings! But who becomes THE challenger for Riho’s title in 2020?
The bell rings and Britt circles with Kris. They tie up, Kris wrenches to a wristlock but Britt reverses to her own. Kris cartwheels and cartwheels and then keeps going even after she’s gotten free. Kris spins but Britt denies the boop as she grabs the arm! Britt drags Kris down but Kris slips out to avoid Lockjaw. Fans cheer as Kris and Britt circle. Britt dodges to waistlock, wristlock and ripcord, but Kris dodges the forearm to reel Britt in. Dancing dip and the boop! Britt doesn’t like that, but Kris ducks her clotheslines. Kris kips up but Britt waistlocks. Kris standing switches, but Britt bucks her off, and things speed up. Britt tries a slingblade but Kris slips through to whip Britt. Kris hurdles over Britt then ducks under, but Britt saw that coming. Britt wants the arms! Kris slips out of the armlock and Oklahoma Rolls, TWO!
Fans cheer as the two women reset. They circle again and tie back up. Britt slips behind, full nelsons to a snapmare, for a crucifix, TWO! Britt rolls Kris, TWO! Britt wrenches, arm-capture suplex! But Kris is right up to basement dropkick Britt! Kris wants another but Britt dodges to discus forearm! And then a neckbreaker! Fans cheer as both women are down but Britt is on Kris with a chinlock and chicken wing. Kris endures as AEW goes picture in picture. Kris fights up and forearms back! Kris rocks Britt then runs, but into a clothesline! Britt covers, TWO! Britt keeps on Kris with a facelock and clubbing forearms. Britt whips corner to corner hard and Kris hits buckles then the mat. Britt stomps Kris around and then clamps on with a new chinlock.
Kris endures and fights her way back up, but Britt throws her down by her hair! Britt stomps Kris then brings her back up. Britt throws forearms on Kris against the ropes then whips. Kris reverses and forearms Britt down! Kris fires up as she handsprings, but Britt gets away from the leg drop! Britt throws forearms but Kris gives them back. The two brawl back and forth, then Kris CHOPS! And CHOPS! Kris bumps Britt off buckles then CHOPS her again! Kris throws more forearms then whips Britt back into the corner. Britt dodges and elbows back. Britt runs corner to corner, but Kris follows with an elbow of her own! AEW returns to single picture as Britt follows Kris to shining wizard! Britt arm-drags and reels Kris in, she wants the armlock! Kris gets free to get to the ropes! Kris then drags Britt in to hotshot her back!
Kris has Britt between ropes for a big knee lift! Kris then climbs up and aims at Britt. Britt wobbles up, into the missile dropkick! Cover, TWO!! Britt lives but Kris fires up. Fans rally with Kris but Britt ducks a kick to roll Kris up! TOW, Kris is right on Britt with a cradle, TWO! Britt runs into a fireman’s carry but fights free. Britt dodges, runs, SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO!! Britt grows frustrated with Kris as she drags her back up. But Kris slips out to kick low and uppercut big! DISCUS! Fans fire up as #JoinDarkOrder comes on screen… But Kris heads up top but Britt stops her. Britt clubs Kris but Kris hits back. They fight for control. Britt SUPERPLEXES! And she’s not done, she brings Kris up, only for Kris to fisherman scoop for a spinning driver! Both women are down but fans fire up!
A standing count begins but Kris stirs first. Britt follows, and the two start brawling on their knees. Forearm fore forearm, but Britt fires off! Britt ducks, spins Kris, fisherman neckbreaker! Kris blocks the superkick to ROUNDHOUSE! Kris runs, into the SUPERKICK! But Kris comes back, discus into the Rings of Saturn! Kris scrambles around and gets up, and lifts Britt! Into the fireman’s carry, then the gut wrench, tucks her in, BIG BANG THEORY!! Cover, Kris wins!!
Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall; NEW #1 Contender to the AEW Women’s World Championship
The rocket is strapped to Kris’s back, and she’s headed for the outer limits! Will the undefeated Alien of AEW make New Year’s Dynamite historic?
Tony Schiavone interviews Kris on the ramp and makes the announcement official. Kris boops Schiavone but Brandi comes calling. Wouldn’t someone turn on the damn mic for her? But Schiavone can go, she’ll take it from here. Brandi is the first to congratulate Kris on the win. She knew Kris would win. But she comes in peace. Aliens understand that, right? But Brandi needs to know the answer to her question: Is Kris with the Nightmare Collective or not? Fans say “NO! NO! NO!” as Kris reaches out to Brandi. Kris doesn’t boop Brandi, she wags her finger! The answer has been given, but here is the Collective’s response: Kong and Cruise stand in Kris’s way, and Brandi cheap shots Kris with her high heel! The lethal Louis Vuitton gets Kris around the eye! Sadie Gibbs comes out with the refs to attend to Kris, but is this only going to escalate from here?
Shawn Spears and Tully Blanchard speak.
“Life pivots on a moment. For one lucky superstar in AEW, that moment, that time, is now.” Here in AEW, the tag team championships actually matter! Tag team wrestling actually matters! They’re marquee, their main event material, even here tonight! Big checks for the tag team champions. But they’re missing that perfect partner. Tully knows he has to be “the guy” that can be molded, palatable. That is what a tag team is all about. Arn Anderson and Tully could just look at each other and know what to do. That is the kind of mental connection Spears needs. The scouting continues, will Tully and Spears be able to create tag team #PERFECT10N?
AEW World Tag Team Championships: SoCal Uncensored VS The Young Bucks!
“Our goal, our main objective, is to give you fans the best tag team division in the world!” The Young Bucks look back on the three months of AEW Dynamite, and feel that goal was reached. Tag team wrestling has main evented the majority of those 11 weeks, and now, it is time to prove they are still the best tag team in the business. It hurts that it took them this long to get back. Losing the AAA World Tag Titles, losing in the AEW World Tag Team Tournament, and losing to Santana & Ortiz at Full Gear. It has been a rough road lately, and they’ve been far from the best. But here we are, the Young Bucks and SCU once again. Who comes away from this rivalry reborn celebrating the holidays with gold?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and the teams sort out. Kaz starts with Nick and this match begins!
Kaz and Nick tie up, Kaz headlocks and holds on as Nick tries to power out. Nick tries again and gets free, but Scorpio tags in as Kaz reverses the whip. Nick stops himself, seeing what’s coming, but Scorpio still denies the superkick. Scorpio Gory Especial, but Nick denies the fast finish with an arm-drag. Nick dodges Kaz and tags in Matt! Matt shoulders into Kaz then slingshots over to whip him out. Scorpio returns and whips Matt but Matt runs him over with a shoulder. Things speed up, Scorpio ends up in a fireman’s carry! But no Bang for our Buck, Scorpio fireman’s carries! Matt powers out but Kaz tags in. The two teams regroup and run, the Bucks dodge and Nick runs. Alley-oop double dropkick! Fans fire up as Matt handsprings, Nick dropkicks Scorpio down!
The Bucks focus on Kaz, Matt tags in and brings Kaz around. Powerbomb, buckle bomb enziguri combo! Matt runs in, “You’re dead!” Cannonball enziguri combo! Matt brings Kaz up, scoops, but Kaz slips out to shove Matt into Nick, Backstabber for Matt! Scorpio huricanranas Nick off the apron! Kaz gets up under Matt for the leg shovel suplex! Cover, TWO! Kaz drags Matt up and around, tag to Scorpio. SCU double whips and runs Matt over! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and duel as Scorpio drags Matt up to whip. Matt stops himself, tags out to Nick. Nick rallies with his signature string of moves! Roundhouse to Kaz, back kick to Scorpio, spinning roundhouse to Kaz! Corner shining wizard for Scorpio, then the roundhouse, forearm, and bulldog clothesline combo! Fans fire up and Nick CHOPS Scorpio. Knuckle lock but Scorpio disrupts things, only for Nick to yank him up to join him! SUPER STEINER!
Fans are on their feet as Nick tags Matt. Shining Wizard, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!! Scorpio survives and “This is Awesome!” Tag to Nick, and the Bucks have Scorpio. They double whip, Kaz saves Scorpio from superkicks. Nick goes up and LEAPS for a corkscrew attack! Nick tells the camera that the Bucks are getting those titles, and he bumps Scorpio off the apron as AEW goes picture in picture.
Nick puts Scorpio in, fans fire up, and Nick whips Scorpio into the corner. Nick runs in for the big corner shining wizard! Tag to Matt, snapmare for Scorpio, and Matt positions him in the drop zone. Nick climbs up top, standing moonsault and frog splash combo! Cover, TWO!! Scorpio survives again but Matt circles him like a shark. Matt drags Scorpio up, throws haymakers but Scorpio gives them back! Scorpio gets the edge, whips, but Matt sunset flips! Into a SHARPSHOOTER! Scorpio endures as Matt sits deep! Fans rally both ways as Scorpio powers up and heads over to ropes. Nick slingshots in to facebuster Scorpio down! Matt drags Scorpio away from ropes, but Kaz attacks! DDT! Kaz gets out and now both Matt and Scorpio are down.
AEW returns to single picture, hot tag to Kaz, and he uses Matt as a step stool to leap and hit Nick! Kaz clotheslines and windmill kicks! Hip toss neckbreaker! Fans are divided but Nick hits back. The Bucks regroup and double whip Kaz for double hip toss and handsprings, but Kaz kips up to double clothesline the Bucks! Tag to Scorpio, Kaz slingshots to huricanrana Matt! The Bucks are put together, Scorpio runs and FLIES! Direct hit on them both! SCU gets Matt in and bring Scorpio up. Alley-oop tornado DDT! Cover, TWO! Matt lives but Scorpio drags Matt up and around. Fans rally up as Scorpio fireman’s carries. Spin but no TKO, Matt SPEARS Scorpio down! Matt’s shoulder is bothering him as he and Scorpio crawl. Nick tags in and hits Kaz down! Triangle springboard, into a CUTTER! And DRAGON SLEEPER CLUTCH! Kaz gets Matt, whips and a slingshot CUTTER! Into his own Dragon Sleeper Clutch!
But Matt powers up to snap suplex Kaz onto Scorpio! All four men are down but fans are firing up! Kaz gets back to his corner and tags in. “This is Awesome!” as Nick tags Matt. Matt and Kaz brawl with haymakers, back and forth. And then they get fast and furious! Kaz clubs Matt down then brings him back up. Kaz whips, but Matt slips under and pump handles to pop Kaz up! But Scorpio tags in and hits Nick away! Kaz slips out of the gut wrench to GERMAN SUPLEX! Scorpio gives him another boost, Kaz tornado DDT’s Nick to the apron!! Kaz and Nick are down but Scorpio fires up. But Matt cradle counters, TWO!! Scorpio fireman’s carries, TKO! Tag to Kaz, SCU drags Matt up. Especial, SCU LATER! Cover, SoCal Uncensored wins!!
Winners: SoCal Uncensored, Kaz by pinfall; still AEW World Tag Team Champions
An incredible main event, but SCU doesn’t have time to celebrate! Because Dark Order Creepers are flooding ringside! The Bucks and SCU don’t realize until they’re already completely surrounded. And then the lights go out! The Dark Order’s demented leaders are here! Evil Uno congratulates SCU on the “fantastic display of tag team wrestling.” However, the Young Bucks suffered a hard loss. Any other night, they’d ask to be part of the Dark Order. But tonight is not about recruitment. Tonight is about initiation. “Dark Order, put them down!”
The Creepers rush the ring, but get haymakers and SUPERKICKS! Some Creepers lose their masks, and it’s The Beaver Boys! Alex Reynolds and John Silver joined the Dark Order’s army of minions! And the top two tag teams are swarmed by the horde! Christopher Daniels hurries out to help his friends but he’s just one of the victims! Reynolds and Silver make sure to coordinate the attack, but here comes Kenny Omega! Omega lost one friend tonight, he won’t lose more! But even with a V-TRIGGER at the ramp, the Cleaner is overwhelmed! Stu Grayson joins in but here come the Rhodes Boys! Cody and Dustin add on and fight as best they can, but there are just too many Creepers! Stu, Reynolds, Silver and the swarm beat down all eight men!
Grayson throws Omega out, then Cody and Dustin and SCU. Evil Uno finally gets in now that it is only the Young Bucks in the ring. Grayson brings out special purple masks! Evil Uno speaks again, “I told you this was an initiation.” That’s because the Beaver Boys are officially top members of the Creeper horde! Evil Uno sticks his hand in Matt’s mouth to sample the blood from his lips. “We Are One!” But who else will join this twisted faction in the New Year?
My Thoughts:
Another great episode closes out Dynamite for 2019, but there was also a lot of great stuff set up for 2020. This time, AEW blending and intertwining stories worked out really well, it all went rather smoothly. Hangman & Omega VS Lucha Brothers was a great match, and it made a lot of sense in story for Omega and Hangman to lose here. For one, they’re not considered a veteran tag team, Pentagon and Fenix are and therefore should win. It was great for Pac to interject himself in the dysfunction of Omega and Hangman while apparently abducting Nakazawa. Even Lucha Brothers beating up Omega just because was good, given the AAA connection. It also seems to be a great seed planted that Hangman was the only one not to show up and help SCU and Bucks at the end. This will surely come up as part of Being the Elite and hopefully the New Year’s Day “Homecoming” episode.
While talking about the ending segment, the tag team main event was amazing! While Spears and Tully do another unnecessary passive aggressive dig at WWE, it is true that tag team wrestling still gets a better showcase here than there. Spears wants a partner, maybe someone new is debuted to be that partner. SCU VS Young Bucks was amazing, and SCU retaining is just fine because of how amazing the match is. Perhaps the Dark Order is moving up in time for AEW Revolution in February. I sense that the three purple-masked elite Creepers are going to join Uno and Grayson in a bigger match with either The Elite (Bucks, Omega, Cody & Dustin) or Bucks & SCU. Plus, there is a great possibility that the first purple Creeper is Brandon Cutler, as a betrayal of the Bucks.
Cody and Darby had a pretty good match with Butcher, Blade and Bunny, and it was great for them to win given the deal they struck. I would love if social media helped arrange Cody VS Darby rematch for New Year’s Day, too, because I don’t think we can or should wait that long. The Women’s Division has a good story leading into that episode, too. Even with all signs pointing to Kris Statlander moving into contention, she had a good match with Britt Baker. It could’ve been better, and I’m starting to think Brandi’s promo diss on Britt might’ve been her shoot feelings. Of course, the heel to the eye, I wonder if that’s a way to keep Kris from the title match even for a huge episode like the homecoming.
Jungle Boy and Jericho in their 10 minute time limit match was so much fun. JB is a huge hit with fans already, and how great for him to make it to the time limit. Apparently in kayfabe, the “overtime” wasn’t considered official, which is fine because otherwise Jericho would’ve lost on count-out and that’s still a loss to JB. But his tantrum over it is great consistency. Also how dare TNT cut away from the cue card promo during picture in picture. It was almost like they did it on purpose before Jericho made fun of them. Jericho’s plans for Moxley on New Year’s Day are very intriguing. I wonder if it is to set up a bunch of welcoming gifts as props for Moxley to just destroy, perhaps even on the bodies of the Inner Circle. AEW Revolution has to be when we’re getting Jericho VS Moxley given all this set-up. Just like Full Gear, a match with Moxley will make Revolution feel like a huge night.
My Score: 9.1/10
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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.
PLAY BY PLAY
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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