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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (2/3/20)
Why, RKO, Why?
What is the condition of the Rated R Superstar?
The WWE Universe is reeling after what Randy Orton did to Edge on the first Raw of the living legend’s return! What will The Viper’s reason be for striking an old friend down?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Liv Morgan VS Lana; Morgan wins.
- Mojo Rawley w/ Riddick Moss VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Six Man Tag Elimination Match: Kevin Owens & The Viking Raiders VS Buddy Murphy & The Authors of Pain; Murphy & The AOP win.
- Aleister Black VS ???; Aleister wins.
- Humberto Carrillo VS ???; No Contest.
- Angel Garza w/ Zelina Vega VS Rey Mysterio; Mysterio wins, by disqualification.
- Asuka w/ Kairi Sane VS Natalya; Asuka wins.
- WWE World Championship Super Showdown Contender’s Match: Seth Rollins VS Ricochet VS Bobby Lashley; Ricochet wins and will challenge Brock Lesnar for the title at Super Showdown.
PLAY BY PLAY
Raw relives what happened last week.
After TV cut away, Edge, his neck devastated, was taken out on a stretcher, and into an ambulance. Because earlier that night, The Rated R superstar returned to tell us the inspirational fight against “What If” he has won. “I have grit!” He returned at 46 years old to end his career on his terms! Randy Orton reminisced old times, only to get Edge’s guard down! And an RKO wasn’t even the half of it… Orton brought back another Edge classic in the ConCHAIRto! Somehow, The Viper found it in his cold heart not to completely cripple Edge, but he left us all heartbroken.
And now, Randy Orton heads to the ring!
Salt Lake City boos as Orton makes his way out slowly and menacingly. Orton takes his time walking up the steel steps and in between the ropes, perhaps conflicted over what he did. Fans shift to chanting, “You Suck! You Suck!” as Orton contemplates going up the ropes for his pose. And despite the boos being heaped on, Orton still hops up, only to step back down. Orton grabs a mic and fans boo louder while he takes his time still. Orton tries to speak but the boos keep coming.
“I guess I owe everybody an explanation.” Fans don’t want to hear it, but they shift from booing to cheering for “Edge! Edge!” Orton goes to speak, but the boos return. “Last week, I…” Fans cut him off with more “You Suck! You Suck!” After a moment, Orton tries again, but the booing is starting to frustrate him. “I can’t do this.” Orton puts the mic down and leaves the ring. Fans seem to be divided but still mostly boo as Orton makes his way up the ramp. Is that it from The Viper tonight?
Liv Morgan VS Lana!
There is nothing settled between these two lethal ladies! Morgan lives to make the Ravishing Russian pay for her transgressions, but it’s Lana who wants revenge! Who wins this ravishing rematch?
Raw returns and Liv makes her entrance. The bell rings and Liv shoves Lana right down! Lana backs off, claiming her wrist is broken. But it’s to sucker Liv in! Lana throws Liv down by her hair then hits a ROUNDHOUSE! Cover, TWO! Lana’s trickery doesn’t get it down but she clamps on with a chinbar and armlock. Fans rally for Liv as Lana claims to be the best. Fans cheer for “Rusev Day!” but Lana throws Liv down again. Lana soaks up the heat but Liv hops up to CODE BREAKER back! Lana staggers and Livv hits a draping Complete Shot! Cover, Liv wins again!
Winner: Liv Morgan, by pinfall
The sweep is complete! 2-0 for Liv, has she put the feud with Lana to rest? But wait, what’s this? RUBY RIOTT returns! Ruby’s transformed herself just as much as Liv has, and Liv is happy to see her back. The two reunite in the ring, and fans are happy to see “Ruby! Ruby!” But then Ruby gives Liv an STO! And a BOOT! And then a rain of rights! But why!? What is with betrayals on Raw?! Lana laughs as Ruby lines Liv up for a rabbit lariat! Ruby may not be Lana’s friend but she certainly is Liv’s enemy. And Lana takes advantage by giving Liv a FACEBUSTER! One grudge may be settled, but a new one has surfaced. Will Liv be able to piece herself back together on the Road to WrestleMania?
Mojo Rawley w/ Riddick Moss VS Drew McIntyre!
This non-title match is a big relief to the current WWE 24/7 Champion. The Scottish Stud has been on a run like no other, because he won the 2020 Men’s Royal Rumble match and is going to WrestleMania! Will McIntyre pave his road to Suplex City with the 24/7 Quarterback?
The bell rings and fans are fired up for “DREW! DREW!” McIntyre has a mic to thank the fans for fighting through the literal blizzard outside. And he warns Mojo that after putting the mic down, three seconds later, he’s going to Claymore Mojo’s head off. But let’s first address Brock Lesnar. Those who were watching know Lesnar attacked McIntyre last week, from behind. “And you know what? That’s just fine with me.” Why is that? Because it is a sign that Lesnar is worried about the #SexyScot. McIntyre is just as big, just as fast, and his secret weapon knocked Lesnar right out of the Rumble!
McIntyre promises that come WrestleMania, Lesnar’s head gets kicked off his body and McIntyre finally becomes WWE World Champion! Oh wait, forgot about Mojo. But again, three seconds to go. Sorry about that. McIntyre puts the mic down, Mojo gives his belt to Moss. Mojo turns around, CLAYMORE! Cover, McIntyre wins!!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
And McIntyre kept his word! Will he keep his word when it comes to slaying the Beast at WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Buddy Murphy & The AOP.
The Monday Night Messiah’s disciples are in an Elimination Tag, but what is the strategy? Akam and Rezar speak in their native tongues but Murphy says he has this. Murphy says that these three have practically already won. They’re on the right side of history as they help Seth Rollins lead Raw into the future. As for Kevin and the Viking Raiders, they’re working harder, not smarter. But speaking of Rollins, he graces his followers with his presence. This is a huge night for the foursome. The Six Man is up next, so they shall go and prepare. Rollins takes over the interview and Charly asks about his opportunity for the WWE World Championship.
“Life has a funny way of working itself out.” Just when you think all is lost, Rollins is back in the hunt! He loses the Royal Rumble yet has a second chance! Redemption is a beautiful thing, and not to state the obvious, Rollins has won against Lesnar twice. McIntyre has his heart set on Lesnar, but he has to see the writing on the wall. And McIntyre needs to prepare for a different opponent. He needs to prepare for the Monday Night Messiah. Will Rollins take over Raw with a golden ticket to Super Showdown?
Six Man Tag Elimination Match: Kevin Owens & The Viking Raiders VS Buddy Murphy & The Authors of Pain!
The Prizefighter has Erik and Ivar by his side to wage war with Akam, Rezar and the Aussie Juggernaut! Will KO’s side strike a major blow to the “inevitable”? Or will this be the Last Chapter for the Raw resistance already?
Raw returns and Rollins is present to support his followers. The teams sort out, and Erik starts against Murphy. They circle and Erik trips Murphy to get a waistlock and slam! Tag to Kevin and Kevin stomps Murphy around. Kevin scoops and slams and drops a senton! Tag back to Erik who then tags Ivar. The Raiders work together, scoop slam for Murphy, then scoop slam senton puts Ivar onto Murphy! Rollins is already exasperated as his team is on the defensive and Raw is going to break.
Raw returns and Ivar tags back in. Murphy gives Ivar a jawbreaker and tags to Rezar. The two biggest men stare down and start shoving. Then they start throwing hands! They get fast and furious, Rezar knees low and whips, but Ivar rolls off the back! And BOOTS! Tag to Erik and he feeds Rezar to Ivar’s knee! Then back the other way! Erik roars at Rezar before putting him in an open corner. Rezar comes out to LARIAT! Rollins cheers as Rezar tags Akam and the AOP drag Erik up. Back suplex feed to a knee smash! Akam hammers away on Erik then looms over him. Tag to Murphy, and he mugs Erik with big kicks and forearms.
Murphy soaks up the heat but Erik fights back! Erik rocks Murphy with an elbow, then swings. Murphy ducks, waistlocks but Erik elbows again. Murphy keeps grip of the tights and then uses Erik’s momentum to send him back, A strike fest but Erik dodges the knee to give Ace Ten Mao! Tag to Ivar and Ivar rallies on Akam with a shoulder and sidewalk slam! Then a BASEMENT CROSSBODY! Rezar runs in but gets big hands! Ivar whips but Rezar reverses, only for Ivar to seated senton! Murphy’s kick is blocked, cartwheel and CLOTHESLINE! Fans fire up with Ivar as he tags Erik. They haul Murphy right up, springboard, LARIAT GERMAN! Cover but AOP break it up!
Ivar throws Akam out while Rezar is after Erik. Erik throws Rezar out, and Ivar DIVES to take him out! But Erik DIVES onto Akam! The Raiders wreck the AOP but also themselves! Rollins can’t believe what he’s seeing as Ivar runs at Rezar. Rezar sends Ivar CRASHING into the LED apron! Rollins gets away with a CURB STOMP! The ref missed that and Rollins feeds Erik to Murphy to cover. Murphy ELIMINATES Erik! And with Ivar having damaged his shoulder, Kevin might be down both partners! Extra referees come out to check, and it does seem Ivar is eliminated by default because of the bad arm! Fans fire up for Kevin as he stands alone against Murphy and the AOP. Kevin considers his options, and rushes in as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and Kevin has evened things with Murphy! But Kevin has no one to tag! Rollins taunts Kevin as Akam tags in. Kevin throws punches on Akam first then runs, but into a back elbow! Cover, TWO! Kevin toughs it out but Rollins is confident as ever. Murphy tags back in and he drops a knee onto Kevin. Murphy then clamps on and pulls Kevin back with a chinlock. Fans rally up for Kevin as he fights up out of the hold. Murphy knees low then throws Kevin out of the ring. Murphy pursues but gets scooped for a FALL AWAY SLAM, into barriers! Rollins is upset as Kevin gets back into the ring. Murphy drags himself up as the ring count begins, but Rollins says Murphy has this.
Murphy runs in at Kevin but into a boot! Kevin runs but into a calf kick! Cover, TWO! Murphy drags Kevin up and over to tag in Rezar. Rezar and Murphy mug Kevin but fans continue to rally. Rezar taunts Kevin as he drags him back up to throw big haymakers. Fans rally more as Rezar whips and Kevin kicks! Enziguri! Rezar staggers to the corner but returns to drag Kevin up. Akam hops up, sidewalk STOMP! slam! Cover, TWO! Kevin keeps hanging in there and it annoys Rollins. Akam stomps Kevin then drags him around for a chinlock. Kevin endures as Rollins taunts him. “There’s no shame in giving in, Kevin.” But Kevin disagrees, and keeps fighting as the fans rally for him!
Kevin stands, knees low and throws haymakers! Kevin keeps punching, then runs, but into a knee of Akam’s own! Tag to Murphy and Murphy stomps Kevin down. Fans boo as Murphy drags Kevin up and Rollins questions why. Kevin blocks a kick to give a kick, and a BIG DDT! Rollins is shocked but Murphy still has someone to tag. Akam tags in and goes after Kevin to whip into the Rollins corner. Kevin hits buckles hard and falls to the mat. Kevin fights back but Akam forearms him over and over. Tag to Murphy and Murphy drives his knee into Kevin’s back. Murphy hauls Kevin up to whip back ito the corner, but Kevni throws big hands! And boots! And dodges Murphy!
Fans fire up as Kevin runs in, but is put on the apron. Kevin ROCKS Murphy then CANNONBALLS onto Akam! Rollins is wary as Kevin sends Rezar into steel steps! Murphy jumps into a SUPERKICK! Kevin puts Murphy in while Rollins checks on the AOP. Kevin climbs up and SWANTONS, onto knees! Rollins is relieved as Murphy climbs up now. Murphy leaps but Kevin gets under, POP-UP BOMB! Cover, Kevin ELIMINATES Murphy!! Kevin makes it a bit more reasonable at 2v1, but Rollins wants them both to go after Kevin! Akam is first and he clubs away on Kevin at the ropes. The ref backs Akam off for just a moment. Akam whips, Kevin reverses, STUNNER! Cover, Kevin ELIMINATES Akam!!
Rollins is beside himself because now Kevin is 1v1 with Rezar! The ref tells Rollins to hop off the apron because he’s not in the match. Rollins fires up Rezar to get him ready to finish Kevin. Rezar runs in but Kevin sends him into a POST! SUPERKICK! And another SUPERKICK! Rezar is down, Kevin runs corner to corner to CANNONBALL! Rollins is freaking out as Kevin climbs back up top. Kevin SWANTONS, and it hits! Cover, TWO!! Rezar survives but fans are fired up for “KO! KO!” Kevin hauls Rezar up but that’s too much for a fireman’s carry. But he still gets him up! Rollins distracts, Kevin swipes out him, Rezar LARIATS! Rezar then whips Kevin for a SPINE BUSTER!
But Rezar isn’t done there, he wants Kevin to pay. Another SPINE BUSTER! Cover, Rezar wins it for Team Rollins!
Winners: Buddy Murphy & The Authors of Pain, by pinfall
It came down to the last man, but the Messiah of Monday Nights was the deciding factor all along. Will this discourage any more resistance? Will Rollins have an easier time becoming Brock Lesnar’s Super Showdown opponent?
Backstage interview with Ricochet!
The One and Only shares a part in tonight’s golden opportunity! What would it mean for Ricochet to win this shot at The Beast? And a shot at the WWE World Championship. That is the dream, isn’t it? Ricochet can prove tonight that this is his time. It may seem unrealistic because of certain “obstacles,” given he isn’t as big and strong as Lashley or doesn’t roll deep like Rollins. But Ricochet will use what got him here to Raw. So slim as his chances are, determination will outweigh probability. What this means to him, is everything. Will Ricochet win that “everything” tonight?
Aleister Black VS ???
The Embodiment of the End is finally taking the fight to the Raw roster. But who has he found to pick, a fight, tonight?
Raw returns as we learn Aleister’s opponent is Eric Young. The bell rings and Eric rushes Aleister into a corner! Eric rams his shoulder in then stomps a mudhole. The ref backs Eric off but he blocks Aleister’s kick to put the leg on the ropes. Eric throws big haymakers and clubbing forearms! Eric headlocks but Aleister powers out to then sweep the legs. Aleister pushes Eric to then hit a kitchen sink knee! Aleister strike fests then thrusts a knee! Eric wobbles but elbows back. Aleister boots to KNEE TRIGGER! Eric has a bloody nose but it’s about to be the least of his concerns. Aleister uses his foot to lift Eric, for BLACK MASS! Cover, Aleister wins!
Winner: Aleister Black, by pinfall
Another quick yet gritty fight for Aleister that results in another win. But Aleister takes up the mic to say, “Remember when they told you when you were young, that you could grow up to be everything you wanted to be, only to later realize it was quite the opposite.” Aleister doesn’t get why that is our system. That is not authentic. Aleister is a firm believe that people should be whoever they choose to be, because that drives “relentless competition.”
Aleister takes a seat to say that when he knocks down the Raw locker room, there will be no light that seeps in. The room shall be covered in shadows, “and while you are laying there, you will realize it was done by a person who was told that he could be whatever he wanted to be.” Cryptic and menacing, who should take this message serious as Aleister continues to fight down the Road to WrestleMania?
Humberto Carrillo VS ???
Ultimo Ninja unleashed his wrath and has sidelined El Idolo! But with the WWE United States Championship still around Andrade Almas’ waist, will Carrillo prove he’s first in line for when Almas returns?
Raw returns as we find Carrillo’s opponent tonight is ANGEL GARZA! And even more shocking, he has Zelina Vega with him! La Muneca temporarily trades Raw’s El Idolo for NXT’s El Latino. Is Carrillo surprised? Zelina asks fans if they know why Carrillo is so surprised. “Because nobody smart plays fair. Vulnerability is a liability, and I found yours.” Garza leaves a fan hanging while Vega says that when Carrillo messes with her business, she doesn’t pay the price, he does. And Vega explains to fans this is no hitman to get revenge. This is much worse than that. For standing next to her is the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion, “the hottest Latino prospect” in the WWE, and best of all… is Carrillo’s cousin!
Fans finally realize what’s up, and now Garza helps Vega into the ring. Garza tells “Pimito,” that while Carrillo is in a bit of shock, but there is a reason. Garza and Carrillo knows that in this generation of their family is being led by Garza! So Carrillo answers to Garza. Carrillo takes offense to being treated like a child. Garza continues to say that after such behavior last week, Carrillo is a disgrace! Not to Garza, and not to the people in Salt Lake City, but to their family! Carrillo snatches the mic from Garza! Fans like that one. Vega keeps Garza focused but Carrillo asks if he is the disgrace when Garza is the one who lost his title. And as for Vega- SHE SLAPS CARRILLO! And Garza attacks! Fans boo as Garza grins over his cousin, then rains down rights.
Garza chokes Carrillo with a knee to the throat! Vega wants Carrillo to beg, but when he doesn’t, Garza gives him the WING CLIPPER! Carrillo is down from the sit-out underhook but this isn’t all. Vega wants this to end outside, and Garza throws Carrillo out. And around, into steel steps! Vega pulls the floor mats up and wants to recreate what happened to start all this! Garza drags his own cousin over to bare concrete, but here comes REY MYSTERIO! The King of Lucha runs out to returns the favor of saving the day! Fans chant “619! 619!” as Garza eggs Mysterio on. Mysterio lets the referees handle Carrillo, and we might get a different match entirely!
Angel Garza w/ Zelina Vega VS Rey Mysterio!
Raw returns and that is exactly what we’re getting! Will Mysterio avenge Ultimo Ninja with El Latino en la casa?
The bell rings and Garza grins at Mysterio as fans again chant “619! 619!” But Garza bails out and fans boo. Vega whispers a game plan to Garza before he returns to the ring. Garza and Mysterio circle and approach, but Garza says, “Ole!” as he dodges Mysterio. Mysterio shrugs it off and they tie up. Garza headlocks to a takeover but Mysterio headscissors back! And holds tight! Garza kicks around to get the ropebreak. Mysterio lets go and waits for Garza to get up. Garza circles with Mysterio and approaches, but Mysterio avoids the sweep to headlock! Fans cheer but Vega is frustrated as Garza has to fight his way up. Garza lifts but Mysterio kicks to deny the back suplex. Garza stomps a foot and powers out, then things speed up.
Mysterio redirects, Garza hurdles, Mysterio leaps over. Things keep going, Garza rolls off Mysterio’s back but Mysterio tilt-o-whirl headsicssors! Fans cheer as Garza gets to a corner. Garza runs out but Mysterio dodges. Garza shouts for Mysterio to wait, and he offers a handshake. Fans boo because they don’t trust this at all. Mysterio holds up a hand but uses it to wag, “No, no.” Garza tears off the pants to throw them at Mysterio! Then Garza stomps Mysterio down! Garza stalks Mysterio to a corner to CHOP! Mysterio staggers and Garza runs corner to corner, but misses! Mysterio runs back in but is put up top. He boots Garza away but Garza trips Mysterio up to dropkick low! Mysterio ends up stuck in a backwards Tree of We but Garza lets him out.
Garza makes Mysterio shake his hand now as Vega grins right in Mysterio’s face. Garza drags Mysterio up and puts him on the top rope backwards. He climbs up behind Mysterio and grabs at the mask! A very Almas move, but Garza soaks up the heat before putting Mysterio in the Tree of Woe. Garza runs corner to corner to PENALTY KICK! Mysterio falls out of the Tree, Garza covers, TWO! Fans cheer as Mysterio gets to the other corner. Garza stalks over and drags Mysterio up. Mysterio slips out of the scoop but Garza standing switches. Garza shoves but Mysterio kicks back! To then go up and over to headscissor Garza on ropes Dial it up, but Garza sends Mysterio out. Garza then runs and slides under, to use the apron skirt to trip Mysterio! Mysterio crashes and burns and fans are booing as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Mysterio fights Garza off. Mysterio whips and scoops Garza for a backbreaker! Vega grows worried as both men are down. Garza gets up first to whip Mysterio hard into buckles! Mysterio falls to the mat but Garza brings him back up. Garza puts Mysterio sideways in the corner to then run and KICK Mysterio down! Fans boo so Garza soaks it up and even slicks back his hair. Garza drags Mysterio to a drop zone and climbs the ropes, for the MOUNTAIN TOP MOONSAULT! But he FLOPS! Mysterio gets clear and now Garza is gasping. Mysterio wheelbarrows to a victory roll, TWO! Garza sunset flips, Mysterio slips out to BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO!
Vega fans herself off but fans rally up with “619! 619!” Mysterio and Garza stir and Mysterio tilt-o-whirls to a DDT! Garza is in a daze as he flops over, Mysterio covers, TWO! Vega continues to stress as Mysterio gets to the apron. Mysterio aims as Garza crawls, springboard seated senton! But Garza anchors a foot to keep Mysterio from running. Garza stands to give Mysterio a BIG knee! Cover, TWO!! Mysterio still lives and Garza is starting to lose his cool. Garza drags Mysterio back up as fans continue to rally. Garza underhooks Mysterio but Mysterio slips out to run and sunset DESTROYER! Then a dropkick puts Garza on the ropes! Dial it up, but Vega disconnects the call!
Fans boo and the ref reprimands Vega, but Mysterio triangle JUMPS out to senton onto Garza! Vega is furious and shouts at Mysterio, but the ref tries to get this back in the ring. Garza SUPERKICKS Mysterio from behind! Garza then throws Mysterio into barriers! And over to the bare patch! Garza uses a DDT! The ref throws this out!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by disqualification
El Latino continues where El Idolo left off, and has driven Mysterio into concrete! Fans boo but it is like music to Garza’s ears. Is La Muneca’s stable growing to have another lethal Latino? And what is the state of the lucha libre legend after being spiked into the ground?
Charlotte Flair heads to the ring!
The Queen is the 2020 Women’s Royal Rumble winner, but she has yet to make a decision as to which title she wants. She teased us last week, but will she give us a straight answer this week?
Charlotte points to the WrestleMania sign, and fans “WOO~” for her. Charlotte has a mic to speak on how everyone wants to know her WrestleMania opponent. Is she going to choose the Raw Women’s Championship and face Becky Lynch again? Or will she choose the SmackDown Women’s Championship and face Bayley now? Charlotte has had the Raw title multiple times, having beaten Becky. She’s had the SmackDown title multiple times, having beaten Bayley. In fact, she’s held all the titles at one point or another. Fans sense a wild card and chant for “Rhea! Rhea!” in reference to the NXT Women’s Championship. Yes, Charlotte still loves NXT, and NXT still loves The Queen. So while Charlotte’s held all the gold ten times, the Queen still wants it all again!
Before Charlotte can continue, RHEA RIPLEY is here! The Mosh Pit Kid has come to Salt Lake and to Raw! She shines up her NXT title and heads to the ring. Charlotte does her best to keep her composure in the face of Rhea’s smug smirk. Rhea has a mic to say, “Y’know, Charlotte, you did win the Women’s Royal Rumble.” And now Charlotte can choose any women’s title she wants. And as she said, she beat Becky and she best Bayley. But does anyone know who Charlotte hasn’t beaten? Fans do. It’s Rhea! In fact, Rhea beat Charlotte. So if Charlotte goes after any title at Mania, well then consider Rhea challenging her first. Fans chant “YES! YES!” as Rhea holds up her belt.
Charlotte steps closer to Rhea, admires the title for a moment, and then smiles. But she still doesn’t give an answer as she takes her leave. Will the Queen give the Aussie Nightmare’s offer all due consideration?
Backstage interview with Bobby Lashley.
What is The Rocky Mountain Machine’s plan for tonight’s Triple Threat? And is he at all worried about newlywed wife Lana losing again? To answer the latter, no he is not worried. Lana’s match was her match. They can celebrate when Lashley wins his match and gets the opportunity he deserves! Tonight, Lashley will beat Rollins, Ricochet and perhaps at the same time. After that, “ladies and gentlemen, here’s your spoiler.” Lashley will defeat Lesnar to become WWE World Champion and go to Wrestlemania. Then Lashley will beat “the holy hell” out of McIntyre to remain WWE World Champion! Will those spoilers become reality? Or is there an inevitability Lashley isn’t accounting for?
Asuka w/ Kairi Sane VS Natalya!
The Empress of Tomorrow is still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside the Pirate Princess, but they’re looking for women worthy of their time. Will the Queen of Harts prove she is worthy of staying on the Road to WrestleMania? Or is there still no one ready for Asuka?
Raw returns as Natty makes her entrance. The bell rings and Natty circles with Asuka. They tie up, go around and end up on the ropes. The ref backs them off and Asuka is already annoyed. Asuka circles with Natty and tie up again. Natty headlocks and takeovers but Asuka headscissors. Natty pops out and the two stand off. Fans cheer as they go again. Kairi isn’t worried even as Natty wristlocks to a hammerlock. Asuka reverses to get the hammerlock for herself but Natty turns it around with a fireman’s carry takedown. Natty has the armlock and chops Asuka, but Asuka headscissors back.
Asuka squeezes tight then gets the armbar! Natty slips out and fans cheer, but Asuka is right on Natty fast. They go around, Natty rolls Asuka up, ONE! Asuka headlocks again, Natty powers out but Asuka runs her over! Things speed up, Asuka rolls but Natty waistlocks to a takedown for a leg lock! Asuka endures and grabs Natty’s leg. Asuka rolls to get a modified Half Crab. Natty rolls and grabs Asuka’s leg back. Natty kicks and Asuka lets go, and they end up against the ropes again. The ref backs Natty down and Natty calls Asuka out! “You want to shoot on me?!” The two tie up again, and Natty headlocks. Asuka gets to a chicken wing but Natty gets the ropebreak. Asuka literally rubs it in before backing off.
Tensions are running high, but Natty ducks the back hand to give haymakers! Natty backs Asuka down and fires off! The ref backs Natty off but Natty whips. Asuka reverses, waistlocks but Natty powers out to spinning powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Asuka survives and Kairi grows worried as Natty grabs the legs. But Asuka kicks Natty away and bails out of the ring. The Empress of Tomorrow is running from the Queen of Harts as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns as Asuka has Natty in an armlock on the mat. Fans rally and duel as Asuka talks trash. Natty fights her way up but Asuka wrangles her back down. Natty gets up again to throw hands, but Asuka throws Natty by her hair! Asuka gives Natty kick after kick after kick, then throws her face down! Natty sits up to duck the buzzsaw and school boy, TWO! MULE KICK! Asuka gets Natty in the mouth then drags her up by an arm. Asuka clamps on with an Iron Octopus! Kairi cheers and fans duel as Natty endures. Asuka cranks as hard as she can on the arm, but Natty refuses to quit. Natty powers up and elbows back but Asuka throws her down by her hair again! The ref reprimands but Asuka hits a shining wizard! Cover, TWO!
Asuka gets on Natty with some ground ‘n’ pound then the armbar! Natty rolls to relieve pressure but Asuka drags her into a triangle. Natty fights out to throw hands and even slaps! But Asuka grabs the arm! Asuka wants a Kimura but Natty resists. So Asuka shifts to a guillotine! Natty endures and powers up, to suplex Asuka off! Both women are down but fans are firing up! Kairi is concerned for Asuka-nee as she and Natty stir. Natty gets to a corner as Asuka stands up. Asuka runs in but gets an elbow! Asuka keeps moving but gets a boot! Natty catches Asuka the third time, but Asuka victory rolls! TWO, Natty has it, TWO! Asuka has it back, TWO! The two break, Natty ducks, DISCUS! But Natty isn’t done there, she grabs the legs for the SHARPSHOOTER!
Asuka endures as Natty sits down deep! Asuka crawls to the ROPEBREAK! But Natty holds on even as Asuka is on the apron! The ref drags Natty off Asuka and Asuka flops to the floor. Natty hurries after Asuka and puts her back in. Natty glares at Kairi but Kairi shows her claws. Asuka clamps on, ASUKA LOCK! Natty let herself get caught, and she taps! Asuka wins!!
Winner: Asuka, by submission
The ref has to pull Asuka off Natty, but the winner is clear! The Empress downs wrestling royalty in a vicious battle. Asuka gets a mic to yell, “Where is Becky?!” Asuka shouts in angry Japanese, and then says, “I want a rematch for the Raw Women’s Championship!” Fans like the sound of that, at least. And here comes Becky! Asuka grins as The Man comes around to hold up her title. Becky swaggers down to the ring and has her own mic to respond. She hears the fans chant her name first before talking to Asuka.
“So, after ducking me for a whole year, you want to fight me again?” That sounds interesting. Winning at the Rumble “damn near gave me superpowers.” And if it’s about going again, Becky’s all for it! But the thing is, why? Why would Becky put this precious title on the line so close to WrestleMania? The answer is, “the only thing more fun than beating your ass once is doing it again.” Challenge accepted! But Kairi runs in! Becky is ready and throws her out, but she turns around to make sure Asuka doesn’t try anything. “See? Superpowers! Eyes in the back of my head.” Becky is all fired up but so is Asuka. The tiebreaker trilogy finale is coming! Who comes out truly the best woman on Raw?
WWE World Championship Super Showdown Contender’s Match: Seth Rollins VS Ricochet VS Bobby Lashley!
The Monday Night Messiah insists his ascension back to the top is inevitable. The One and Only is raring to prove he belongs on Raw. And the Rocky Mountain Machine wants to finally have the match-up fans have been wanting for years. But only one man can earn an opportunity against the reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World, BRRROCK! LESNARRR! Who will Lesnar meet when the WWE returns to Saudi Arabia?
Before the match, Rollins gets a mic to speak. “Now good things come to those who are on the right side of history!” Rollins wants us all to applaud the victory of Murphy & The AOP. Fans boo instead. Rollins still thanks them. But now it is his turn. This is his time to once again dethrone Lesnar! And he realizes he made that promise this time last year, and got an entirely different response from fans. How things can change so quickly. Rollins promised to beat Lesnar for the Universal Championship, and he did. Rollins defended the title across the world, from here to Paris to Tokyo to Dallas to NYC, coming home expecting a hero’s welcome to instead be “crucified.”
But Rollins doesn’t hate us for it. No, he doesn’t. In fact, he is thanking us. It is because of that, that Rollins became the man he is today! The man that he is now is a man he is so proud of. Because Rollins will dethrone Lesnar again, but it won’t be for us or himself. It will be for the greater good that we can’t even begin to comprehend! And ten years, 20 years, a century from now, Rollins will be remembered as the Savior of Pro-Wrestling! McIntyre won’t face the Beast, but the Monday Night Messiah. Rollins finishes placating and Ricochet makes his entrance, followed by Lashley. The main event of messiah, motivated and mighty begins after the break!
Raw returns once again and the bell rings. Ricochet fires off on Rollins but Lashley whips Ricochet. Ricochet rolls off Lashley’s back but into Rollins’ full nelson. Lashley runs back in but Ricochet fights back and arm-drags Rollins. Ricochet throws Lashley out and standing switches with Rollins to roll up. ONE and Rollins blocks a kick. Rollins flips Ricochet but Ricochet lands on his feet to come back with a huricanrana! Ricochet runs but Lashely trips him up! Rollins returns to SLING BLADE Ricochet down! Lashley comes back but gets kicked back out! Rollins runs at Ricochet for a corner forearm and cover, ONE.
Fans cheer as this match is moving fast. Rollins whips Ricochet and runs in, but Ricochet puts him on the apron. Ricochet swings but gets a counter punch. Rollins springboards, Ricochet gets under, Lashley DECKS Rollins! Lashley RAMS Ricochet in a corner then turns him. Rollins runs in, but gets added to a DDT Neckbraeker combo! Fans fire up as Lashley clotheslines Rollins out. Ricochet is in a corner, Lashley runs corner to corner, but blocks the boot. Not the enziguri! Ricochet rolls and shotgun dropkicks Lashley out! Then he FLIES out onto the Machine! And then FLIES out onto Rollins! All three men are down but Ricochet is up fast! Salt Lake is fired up as Ricochet puts Rollins in quick.
Ricochet then climbs up top, only for Murphy to attack! Murphy shoves Ricochet down while AOP mugs Lashley! Rollins has made this a 4v1v1 match as Lashley gets the atomic KNEE! Murphy helps Rollins rise and stomp down Ricochet. Lashley is thrown into barriers while Murphy DECKS Ricochet. But here comes Kevin Owens! Murphy goes to intercept but is decked in return! Kevin throws Murphy down the stage and then Erik ambushes AOP! He sends Rezar into a post and helps Kevin go after Akam! They’re doing this for Ivar more than anything! BIG knee and a SUPERKICK sends Akam out! Things are even in the Triple Threat now as Erik and Kevin get chairs! They give Akam chair shots, and Rezar, too!
The AOP is retreating as Kevin SMACKS Rezar back down! Rollins panics as his plan falls apart and Raw takes one last break!
Raw returns once more and Ricochet dodges a corner splash from Rollins! Rollins hits buckles and flounders, as does Ricochet. They head for each other, Rollins throws punches but Ricochet counter punches. Ricochet backs Rollins down then runs, into Lashley’s shoulder! Lashley runs, Rollins dodges, Lashley hurdles! SPINE BUSTER! Lashley roars as he runs at Rollins, to corner clothesline! He keeps moving, to RAM into Rollins! Then Lashley drags Rollins out and suplexes, only for Ricochet to crossbody Lashley down! Rollins swings but Ricochet dodges to kick and whip. Rollins reverses only to get run over by forearms!
Fans fire up with Ricochet as he runs corner to corner at Rollins. Shoulder tackle and Ricochet goes to the apron. Ricochet hops over Lashley’s sweep to BOOT him away! Ricochet ducks Rollins to shoulder, buckle bump and ROUNDHOUSE! Then a springboard, for the flying clothesline! Standing shooting star! Cover, but Lashley breaks it! Lashley looms over Ricochet while Rollins gets to ropes. Lashley brings Ricochet up, gorilla press but Ricochet slips out. Ricochet kicks and kicks then runs, into a SPINE BUSTER! Rollins runs into a COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO!! Lashley isn’t there yet and all three men are down. Fans rally up as Rollins stands with Lashley. Lashley reels Rollins in for a gut wrench, but Rollins escapes.
Rollins elbows from a corner and hosp up. Rollins leaps to BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, Ricochet breaks it! All three men are down but Salt Lake is firing up again. Rollins and Ricochet throw hands, then Ricochet runs. He rolls but Rollins blocks to BUCKLE BOMB! Ricochet is in the drop zone and Rollins climbs up, to get an enziguri! Ricochet climbs up to join Rollins but Lashley joins in. Lashley has Ricochet as Ricochet has Rollins, SUPER BACK SUPERPLEX!! All three men are down but Rollins flops out of the ring! Salt Lake knows “This is Awesome!” as Ricochet and Lashley rise. Ricochet is in the corner and goes up top again. Lashley hurries over but gets a kick for it! Ricochet adjusts, 630!! Cover, Ricochet wins!!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at Super Showdown)
But speak of the Beast and he appears, to F5 Ricochet!! The Beast was here just waiting to end Raw with him standing tall! The One and Only has even more of a reason to want revenge now, but will he be denied it and the title at the same time?
My Thoughts:
Wow, this was a great episode! While Raw had a lot more recaps and commercial breaks than it really needed, everything that happened tonight was great. Of course, Super Showdown is up next, so that is where WWE is building towards. Though, Orton’s segment being the opening was good, that has to be leading to a WrestleMania match for him and Edge. I really like that Orton isn’t just a Heel again, he’s not a conflicted Heel, because whatever reason he did the things he did, he is completely aware that Edge is in fact a close friend. This might be some really great stuff once we’re past Super Showdown and Elimination Chamber. Same for Aleister Black’s story, since he just gets his squash match out of the way.
McIntyre is doing great as a Face, but didn’t seem to worry about the whole Super Showdown title match happening. It’s fairly obvious Lesnar retains and will face McIntyre at Mania. Raw did a great job of integrating the stories of Rollins and this Raw Civil War with the title. The Six Man Tag, which by what might be a real injury to Ivar ended up 3v1 a lot sooner than expected, was a really great match. Rollins is getting a lot of great Heel points, but it was pretty clear he wasn’t going to win the Triple Threat in the main event. I personally was hoping Lashley would get the win to shockingly take the title from Lesnar so that Lesnar can just get gone, but no such luck. Ricochet is still a great choice, and shockingly enough, with continuity! Ricochet wants revenge for the low blow but gets an F5, so it seems he’s a sacrificial lamb.
The arrival of Garza on Raw was used brilliantly. Though, I hoped there would be word Almas doesn’t keep the US Championship. Maybe they’re holding onto that to get past Super Showdown, because we’d otherwise need a match for the title at Super Showdown, and not at Elimination Chamber in the Elimination Chamber. I need to see that happen, personally, it just makes sense after the awesome stuff from Carrillo, Garza and Mysterio. The Liv VS Lana rematch was clearly a vehicle to getting Ruby Riott back into things, though the moment I saw Ruby I knew she’d turn on Liv. Sarah Logan is still on Raw but I’m thinking she won’t get that involved in this, which is actually a shame. Charlotte VS Rhea is totally happening after the segment we got. That match alone establishes NXT as the third brand.
Becky VS Asuka in another rematch next week? That’s pretty awesome! Asuka VS Natty was an awesome match, and as I put here, I think Natty accused Asuka of trying to shoot win this one. Asuka was obviously going to end up the winner anyway, but Natty must’ve suspected Asuka was trying to actually wrestle her rather than stick to the script. Kairi does pretty great in her supporting role, too, with the coaching, cheering, and in both the match and the segment with Becky, doing her best to get the better of Asuka’s opponents. I don’t think Asuka wins the title on TV but it’ll be another awesome match, and then Asuka and Kairi will shift gears for an Elimination Chamber Women’s Tag Title match (I hope). WWE may be suffering as a business, but as a show, they’re actually building up speed for the homestretch.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!
The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; Ricochet wins.
- Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; Kris wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; Garcia wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; Briscoe wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; Claudio wins.
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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