AEW Coverage
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (6/30/21)
Feeling good on a Wednesday!
AEW returns to Wednesday and it’s Dynamite!
Before getting back on the road, AEW Dynamite has a big blow-out for Daily’s Place! Will Brian Pillman Jr. end Miro’s reign as TNT Champion?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW World Tag Team Championships Eliminator Match: The Young Bucks VS Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero M w/ Alexa Abrahantes; Kingston & Penta win and will challenge the Young Bucks for the titles.
- Jungle Boy VS Jack Evans; Jungle Boy wins.
- AEW TNT Championship: Miro VS Brian Pillman Jr. w/ Griff Garrison & Julia Hart; Miro wins and retains the title.
- Britt Baker & Rebel VS Nyla Rose & Vickie Guerrero; Britt & Rebel win.
- Sammy Guevara VS MJF; MJF wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Chris Jericho joins commentary!
Fans sing Judas as The Demo God, Y2J, and the leader of the Inner Circle is here to be alongside Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross for what might be the last Wednesday Night Dynamite at Daily’s Place for a long, long time!
AEW World Tag Team Championships Eliminator Match: The Young Bucks VS Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero M w/ Alexa Abrahantes!
Matt & Nick Jackson want to redefine “EVPs,” and are planning to do that at the expense of the Mad King and his once-again best friend! Though, will that be as questionable as their choices in facial hair?
Teams don’t sort out, they start brawling! The bell rings to get this on record as the Bucks kick and knee low. They double whip but Penta kicks Nick and then goes out to SUPERKICK him! Kingston gets around Matt to backslide, TWO!! Matt escapes but Kingston drop toeholds! Penta returns to PENALTY KICK Matt in the face! Gedo Clutch, TWO!! Matt escapes again but Kingston CLUBS him. Fans fire up for Kingston as he CHOPS Matt, then CHOPS again! Kingston scoops to SLAM Matt, then DECKS Nick! Nick gets in but the ref keeps him back. Penta goes up top for some WAZZUP~! Cover, TWO!
Kingston drags Matt away to tag Penta in. They mug Matt in their corner, and fans fire up with Penta. Penta drags Matt back as fans chant, “Cero Meido!” Penta taunts Nick, reels Matt in, but Matt powers Penta into Nick’s ENZIGURI! Matt finally takes his jacket off, then DECKS Kingston, the Bucks clothesline enziguri combo! Penta sits down, Matt goes corner to corner, CANNONBALL ENZIGURI COMBO! Fans boo but the Bucks soak it up while Brandon Cutler does his best to spray them down. Tag to Nick, he drags Penta up and chokes him on ropes! The ref counts, Nick lets off, but Penta eggs Nick on. Nick stomps Penta then gets him up.
Tag to Matt, the Bucks double whip Penta to ropes, then double elbow and double fist drop! The Bucks are in synch right down to the hip thrusts. Matt covers, TWO! Matt stomps Penta to ropes, tag to Nick, and the Bucks get Penta up for another double whip. Penta slides out, baits the Buck sin, and Matt falls for it! Tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Penta GAMANGIRIS Nick, goes up top and CROSSBODIES! Tag to Kingston and Kingston rallies on Nick! Then on Matt as he gets in! Nick goes to a corner and gets a SPLASH! Kingston SPLASHES Matt, then fisherman suplexes Nick! Bridging cover, TWO! It wasn’t quite perfect so Nick escapes!
Kingston whips and gives Nick a kitchen sink knee! Kingston powers up but Matt drags him out, so Kingston gives him an EXPLODER! Nick PENALTY KICKS Kingston down, then DECKS Penta! Nick fixes his hair, and Matt sets Kingston up. The Bucks coordinate, STANDING MOONSAULT AND SPLASH! Fans boo but Cutler sprays Nick down. Nick gets Kingston up and in, covers, ONE! Nick throws hands on Kingston, drives in his knees, then runs to stomp Kingston down. Fans boo but Nick soaks up the heat as he does his Macho Man pose. Nick scrapes his laces on Kingston, Kingston grapples with Nick but Nick gets him to the corner.
Matt tags in, the Bucks mug Kingston, but fans rally up. Kingston tries to tackle Matt but Matt CLUBS him down! Matt soaks up the heat, drops a fist, then wraps on a chinlock. Kingston endures, fans rally up and Kingston fights up. Matt throws Kingston down by his head, then stomps him down! Tag to Nick, they mug Kingston with kicks but Kingston is just getting mad! Kingston CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Matt KICKS a leg out, Nick SHINING WIZARDS! Shining Wizard for Penta! Tag to Matt and he rains down fists on Kingston! Matt even bites Kingston’s forehead! The ref reprimands so Matt drags Kingston up to tag Nick.
Nick climbs, Matt throws hands on Kingston and fireman’s carries, but Kingston slips off! Kingston shoves Matt into Nick then shoves Matt out! Kingston grins as he looks at Nick stuck up top! Kingston climbs, and headbutts away on Nick over and over! Kingston wobbles, but he fires off more headbutts! Fans fire up with Kingston as he stands up for a SUPERPLEX! Both men are down and a standing count begins! Fans rally as Kingston and Nick crawl, hot tags to Penta and Matt! Penta CHOPS away on the Bucks, KICKS away on their legs, then whips Nick. Nick reverses, Penta goes up and over to mule kick Matt! Victory roll, launch to a DDT on Matt!
Penta hits a SLINGBLADE on Nick! Kick and rolling SUNSET BOMB to Matt! Cover, TWO?!!? Even Jericho thinks “That Was Three!” Penta gets Matt up, reels him in and vows to end this! “CERO! MIEDO!” But Matt trips Penta to catapult him into Nick’s GAMANGIRI! Nick tags in, springboards, and RANAS Penta! Macho Nick struts about and runs into the corner to SHINING WIZARD, GAMANGIRI, FOREARM and then a- No! No bulldog as Kingston pops Nick up and over! Nick headstands on the top rope, but Penta SUPERKICKS him down! Nick tumbles down into Kingston’s GERMAN SUPELX! BACKSTABBER from Penta! Cover, Matt breaks it in time!!
Matt gets Nick up, Kingston whips Matt but Matt whips Kingston out to the ramp. Matt goes up, CROSSBODY to the ramp! Penta and Nick stand off and fans fire up! Nick throws a haymaker, Penta CHOPS! Nick throws another haymaker, Penta KICKS a leg! Penta whips, Nick flips through the ropes, Penta SUPERKICKS! “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta runs, blocks Nick’s kick but they switch and switch! Nick grabs the ref to LOW BLOW MULE KICK! Tag to Matt, Matt hurries to get Penta up and Nick climbs! The Elite mock the Lucha Brothers, LB DRIVER!!! Cover, Kingston breaks it in time!! Nick is oddly amused as Kingston and Penta survive!
The Good Brothers show up as Kingston dares the Bucks to bring it. Nick pie faces him, Kingston CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! EXPLODER for Nick! Matt ducks the Uraken to SUPERKICK! But Kingston stays up!? SUPERKICK! Still nothing! SUPERKICK from Nick and Kingston goes down! The Bucks get Penta up, Matt holds him while Nick runs, but Penta tosses Nick up and out! The Good Brothers distract the ref as Cutler gets on the apron! But Penta ducks and Matt gets DOUBLE COLD SPRAY!! Cutler, stop already! WAIT! Frankie Kazarian shows up, and CLOBBERS Cutler!! Elite Hunter gets his shot in!
Penta runs to FLY and take out Nick AND the Good Brothers! Matt wipes his face off but Penta reels him in for FEAR FACTRO! Feed to the URAKEN!! Cover, Penta & Kingston win!!
Winners: Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero M (NEW #1 Contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships)
The Heavy Metal Rebel celebrates alongside Penta, Kingston and the fans! Will this be the beginning of the end for The Elite’s tyranny over the titles?
Christian Cage talks with Jungle Boy backstage.
Captain Charisma says he was proud of JB last Saturday. “We all were proud of you.” Christian’s said it before but he’ll say it again: he doesn’t believe in win and lose, but in win and learn. JB can take something from the loss and be better than he ever was. We all learned that not only can JB stand toe-to-toe with Kenny Omega, but he took him to the brink! Christian believes JB will be champion some day. And tonight is still big! JB could be the first AEW wrestler to make it to fifty wins! So JB should go out there, make some history and get that 5-0.
Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt walk over and they thank Christian for having JB’s back. Now despite what people might think, dinosaurs are very loyal. That means they have Christian’s back. HFO is after him a lot, so that’s great to know. And crazy story, Christian is almost a quarter Kosmoceratops on his mom’s side. Wow, really? Luchasaurus’ Uncle Larry is, too. Family trees aside, will #JungleLife be in full swing and lead JB back to winning ways?
Tony Schiavone is in the ring with The Men of the Year.
AEW returns as Schiavone talks with Scorpio Sky & Ethan Page, namely All Ego after he challenged Darby Allin to a Coffin Match! But why specifically that match type? Ethan says to be honest, as fans boo hard, “What I’ve been doing is frankly not enough. It’s not enough, no. My goal… Oh would you shut up and let me talk for a second?!” The fans get louder, actually. Ethan says he is going to speak to Schiavone, then. As he said, what he’s been doing is not enough. His goal isn’t to beat Darby but to exterminate him! No one has tried to cripple Darby more than Ethan!
Ethan threw Darby down the stairs, but he came back. Ethan threw Darby into the crowd, but he came back. Hell, on the independents, Ethan busted Darby’s head, broke an elbow, and Darby just shows up here in AEW! So crippling him physically isn’t an option. The Coffin Match will cripple Darby mentally! Ethan tells Darby, “I am going to beat you in this Coffin Match! And win I beat you, every time you go up for a Coffin Drop, you’re gonna think of me. Every time you even think about doing a Coffin Drop, you’re gonna think of me! And every time you do a Coffin Drop, you’re gonna think of me laying you in the coffin and closing it shut on your confidence FOREVER!”
But wait, the lights go out! The snow, the crow, and… IT’S STIIIIIING~! He’s pulling out a coffin with a tarp draped over it! Video plays of Darby digging Ethan Page’s grave and setting it on fire! And then out of the coffin here, it IS Darby! Darby ROCKS Ethan, DECKS Scorpio, then gets Ethan in a SLEEPER! Scorpio goes after Darby but Sting gets him for the SCORPION DEATH DROP! Darby chokes Ethan on ropes than rakes his eyes with long fingernails! Security and referees rush in to stop this, and Ethan shouts, “Of course you do this, Darby! You know you can’t beat me at 100%!” But that means the match next week is off!
Ethan wants a contract of no contact before the Coffin Match! And maybe if Darby behaves, maybe they do this at Fyter Fest! All Ego uses this attack as an excuse, but will there be no excuses when the fight finally happens?
Jungle Boy VS Jack Evans!
Jurassic Express has joined the fight against the Hardy Family Office, and it starts with Jungle Jack Perry taking on the mouth of The Hybrid2! Will JB jack up Evans’ mouth and shut him up? Or will Evans make JB pay for getting in HFO business?
The bell rings and Evans wants the fans to stop singing with JB’s theme, Jungle Life, but they don’t. JB and Evans circle, tie up, and JB headlocks. Evans wrenches out and wristlocks but JB handsprings through to wrench back. Evans handsprings, and headscissors, but JB gets up as Evans handsprings through. JB runs in and gets a headlock takeover! Evans fights up, powers out but JB handsprings over to get the headlock takeover back! Evans headscissors, JB kips free and sweeps the legs. Cover, ONE! Evans sweeps, covers, ONE! JB avoids a dropkick to get the leg lock! Evans scrambles to the ropebreak! JB lets Evans off easy and fans fire up.
JB and Evans approach, Evans kicks low! Evans whips, JB reverses, things speed up but Evans dodges a dropkick now. Evans runs back in to JUMP KICK! JB ends up in a corner, Evans is on him with a wrench, but JB CHOPS! JB knuckle locks, KICKS, and goes up and up and rebounds to arm-drag, then dropkick! JB kips up and fans fire up as AEW goes picture in picture.
JB storms after Evans but Evans sends JB into buckles! Evans then throws JB down, throws down hands, then gets JB up to bump him off buckles. Evans snap suplexes, floats to a cover, TWO! Evans is annoyed but he drags JB up. JB throws hands but Evans clubs and stomps him down! Evans bumps JB off buckles, whips him corner to corner then handsprings in to back elbow! Evans goes to the apron in one swift motion, and then SPRINGBOARD RYDER KICKS! Cover, TWO! Evans is annoyed and argues with the ref, but he gets JB up. Evans throws knees, gets JB up to Russian Leg Sweep! Cover, TWO! Evans is getting frustrated now as he stalks JB to a corner.
JB CHOPS back, but Evans kicks him down. Evans gets JB up, whips him to ropes, and JUMP KICKS him down! Cover, TWO! Evans gets JB back up, brings him to a corner for another buckle bump, then talks trash as he saunters corner to corner. AEW returns to single picture as Evans runs in, but JB elbows him away! And ROCKS him! ANd CHOPS him! JB whips, Evans reverses but JB dropkicks the legs out! JB keeps going, Evans dodges but JB hits the COMEBACK LARIAT! Fans fire up as JB runs in but Evans boots him! Evans spins, but JB blocks the kcik! Evans hurries to get ropes but JB throws Evans out. Evans ROUNDHOUSES, then climbs, talking trash, too!
JB gets right up to fire off hands! JB climbs up, has Evans up top, but Evans slips under to CLUB JB down! Evans goes up to SPIDER GERMAN, but JB lands on his feet! And dropkicks Evans down! Leg lock to SNARE TRAP!! Evans reaches, but is caught! Evans taps, JB wins!
Winner: Jungle Boy, by submission
And there’s Number 50!! But here comes the HFO! Wait, here come Jurassic Express and Christian Cage, too! They run Private Party and TH2 off, Captain Charisma brawls with Big Money Matt! Matt swings into the INVERTED DDT! Christian rips Matt’s jacket off to CHOKE him with it! But Evans returns, only for Christian to ROCK him! Evans takes the shots as Hardy runs away! Christian glares at Matt Hardy, then throws his jacket back at him! When and where will these two living legends throw down to settle the score?
MJF speaks.
“I outsmarted you when I became the fox in the hen house known as The Inner Circle, only to create a faction of my own. I outwrestled you, both at Full Gear and at Blood ‘n’ Guts. I have outclassed you on the microphone week after week, and now I’ve dethroned you as the King of AEW. Christopher Jericho, you would think as a 30 year veteran of this sport, you would know when to just call it quits, throw in the towel and walk away when you have been bested by a man who is better than you. There is no shame in that, bud. But no, not you Chris. Not you! Instead, you’ve decided to turn All Elite Wrestling into your own perverted version of Looney Tunes.”
The Inner Circle attacked The Pinnacle in their locker room, they doused them in Bubbly, and absolutely ruined MJF’s limousine. Now, Jericho has decided to attack him during interviews! MJF laughs and says it is because while Jericho thinks MJF is the butt-end of the joke, the reality is, Jericho is the joke. Jericho used to be so cool, a pro-wrestling genius! But now, this is the best Jericho can come up with? It’s sad that Jericho has stooped so low. So MJF will ask Jericho this: “How long exactly are you willing to stoop?” We’ll find out next week, as MJF will present his stipulations to give Jericho in the ultimate opportunity Jericho’s been begging MJF for, and that is one last match together.
All MJF requests is that if Jericho makes it through all of those stipulations, which he won’t, and then after MJF beats Jericho, Jericho leaves MJF alone for good. In the meantime and the between time, MJF will take out all Jericho’s transgressions out on his “cute little protégé,” Sammy Guevara! MJF tells Sammy, “You freakin’ hack,” that a lot of people have been wanting to see this match for a long time. That is because the fans want to know who is really the future of pro-wrestling. And as much as it pains MJF to tell “Samuel,” after tonight’s main event, the fans will say Sammy is the future BECAUSE MJF IS THE NOW!!
MJF promises to embarrass Sammy live on TNT, and then Sammy can go to his blog to tell all the #SammySimps that MJF is better than him, and he knows it. Will MJF survive the Spanish God to give Jericho his list of demands?
Alex Abrahantes interviews Andrade El Idolo.
Last week, the Sydal Brothers interrupted the major announcement from Andrade and Vickie Guerrero that was albeit interrupting Matt Sydal’s match. Andrade says he had a great announcement to make, but “Matt Something” interrupted. He interrupted El Idolo! Andrade will make an example of Matt. What do you think of Matt uh, what is it? Sydal. Matt Something VS El Idolo, in Miami, the City of Heat! The City of Latinos! The City of Scarface! So then, in Miami, at AEW Dynamite: Road Rager, El Idolo VS Something. It is made official, Matt Sydal is facing Andrade in Andrade’s first AEW match! Will Andrade get to make his big announcement after defeating the fifth ranked contender?
Schiavone is back in the ring!
Schiavone notes the great match we saw just last Saturday, and still AEW World Champion is Kenny Omega! The Best Bout Belt Collector seems to be borrowing facial hair tips from the Bucks but he still has THE AEW World title with him. Omega shakes hands with Schiavone and Schiavone congratulates him on still being “the man” in AEW. Omega takes the mic and says this reminds him about a conversation earlier today. Schiavone himself asked Omega, “For someone as decorated as you in professional wrestling, how do you stay motivated? How is it that you get up every day out of bed and find that next goal that you want to attack? That you find that next plan?”
Schiavone says he didn’t ask Omega any of that today. Oh. Well, Omega will still tell him that today, Omega woke up feeling like a king! It was upon further reflection that Omega realized that he not only defeated the toughest guy in AEW, and the greatest high-flyer in AEW, and the greatest charismatic, merch-selling act in AEW, and the greatest athlete not named Kenny Omega in AEW, he had also defeated the most promising up-and-comer, aka Jungle Boy, and that was just last week. “So it pains me to say that unfortunately with no one left amongst the ranks of AEW, that I will have to take a little bit a chunk of time off.”
But that’s okay because he has other promotions’ belts, so you’ll see him all around the world defending those championships somewhere. So his work here is- Wait, the Dark Order is making their way out! Evil Uno has a mic to say, “Kenny, Kenny, Kenny!” Did we hear Omega right that he has no challengers left? Yes, that’s right. Well, Uno thinks differently. Oh, he does? Wait, is this gonna be Number 5? Five wouldn’t even last two minutes! So why don’t these “video game playing twerps” turn around and walk back up the ramp because they’re not even close to being ranked to facing Omega!
The fans start to pick up on something and Uno says, “You’re right! None of us have enough singles wins to go for the AEW World Championship.” But Uno thinks Omega knows someone who does. Uno thinks Omega knows someone that they have befriended and that Omega used to be very good friends with! THE number one ranked wrestler in All Elite Wrestling, and the fans already know it, too! Omega says if Uno actually means the person he thinks he’s talking about, Omega doesn’t think he’d appreciate them speaking on behalf of him. And if this is the same person Omega thinks it is, then that guy doesn’t have the guts to face him!
If Uno is talking about the person Omega thinks he’s talking about, that guy doesn’t even himself think he has the right to hold up this belt and call himself a champion! So unless Uno has something else to say, this is where Omega bids us adieu. Good bye, mwah, and good night, BANG! Omega turns around, and tells them to chew on that! Omega makes his way through the Dark Order, but will Hangman Page hear all this and start to think he has what it takes?
AEW won’t be gone from Daily’s Place forever!
This just in: Wednesday, August 4th, will be Dynamite: Homecoming! After a fiery July, who will make it back to home base for a great return to Jacksonville?
Brian Pillman Jr. speaks.
“Forgive me, Miro. Forgive me for not sharing the same faith as you.” BPJ didn’t have much faith or parents to call him own, but he had damn good friends, great teammates who stuck by him through thick and thin. Griff Garrison is like a brother to BPJ. When Miro went after Griff, he made this personal. This is more than a title match, this is BPJ proving Miro isn’t God’s Favorite with his Messiah complex. Miro is just a big bully! A big Bulgarian BITCH!! Will Bulletproof Brian take down The Best Man and take both title and undefeated streak from him?
AEW TNT Championship: Miro VS Brian Pillman Jr. w/ Griff Garrison & Julia Hart!
BPJ gives Julia his jacket and sunglasses to wear at ringside, then waits in the ring as “The Redeemer” makes his way to the ring. Introductions are made, the title is raised, and we see if Miro’s blessed strength sees him through.
Miro tries the Best Kick but BPJ dodges to fire off haymakers and CHOPS! Miro grabs hair to throw BPJ but BPJ BOOTS and CHOPS back! BPJ whips but Miro reverses to then SAMOAN DROP BPJ! Fans duel as Miro cools off, to then kick BPJ in the side! Miro CLUBS BPJ, brings him up and ROCKS him! BPJ staggers, Miro knocks him down! Miro drags BPJ up, and KICKS him in the chest! BPJ gasps but Miro sits him back up for another KICK! Miro gets BPJ up for a BIG suplex! Miro paces while fans cheer and jeer. BPJ sits up, Miro looms over him, but fans rally up for BPJ and that upsets Miro. BPJ fires off hands, runs but Miro body checks him!
Miro scoops BPJ to FALL AWAY SLAM! BPJ falls out of the ring and Miro smirks as AEW goes picture in picture.
Miro sees BPJ writhing outside. Miro mocks the fans cheering, but Miro waits on BPJ since he has Champion’s Advantage. BPJ gets in before 10 but Miro mugs him in a corner! And then clotheslines him back out of the ring! BPJ flops to the floor, Miro goes out after him this time, and Miro stands BPJ up to bearhug and Belly2Belly suplex! Miro paces while BPJ sputters, and the ref keeps the ring count going. Miro drags BPJ up, scoops him and SNAKE EYES BPJ off the railing! BPJ staggers into the ring but Miro follows him. Miro stalks BPJ to a corner, slaps him around and talks trash. BPJ throws body shots but Miro DECKS him with an uppercut!
Miro gets BPJ up to ROCK him with another EuroUpper, then brings him around for another! BPJ falls over and falls out of the ring, but Miro soaks up the heat. Miro sees BPJ on the apron and goes out after him. Miro gives toying kicks, but BPJ throws body shots. Miro ROCKS BPJ with a forearm, then has him in the ropes as he hooks up the arms! Miro gets fans to boo and jeer as he gives him beats of the Bodhrain like his old pal, Sheamy! But then BPJ HOTSHOTS Miro back! Fans fire up for Brian as he throws hands on Miro! Miro wobbles, BPJ triangle jump dropkicks! Jericho knows that move! Fans fire up as BPJ WRECKS Miro with a dropkick!
BPJ is fired up and so are the fans! BPJ fires off haymakers and CHOPS on Miro, then bumps Miro off the apron! BPJ whips Miro into railing, then gets him back to the ring. Miro shoves BPJ away, BPJ shoulders in from the apron then springboards, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, ONE?!! Miro survives but BPJ isn’t deterred! BPJ tries another springboard, and he fakes Miro out! SUPERKICK! BPJ aims again to SUPERKICK again! Miro staggers about and fans fire up! BPJ reloads, aims again, but Miro blocks the third to spin and ROUNDHOUSE BPJ! Miro snarls as he hits the BEST KICK! BPJ is down and Miro is building up power!
“GAAAAME~! OVAAAAA~!” Miro drags BPJ around to stomp and put on the GAME OVER CAMEL CLUTCH!! BPJ endures, but Miro bends him way back! And makes it a SLEEPER! BPJ is OUT, Miro wins!!
Winner: Miro, by submission (still AEW TNT Champion)
Whether or not he is God’s Favorite Champion, Miro is surely the biggest, strongest and meanest champion He hath created! Will Miro continue to dominate until the end of time?
Alex Marvez finds the Dark Order backstage.
Hangman Page storms in and he is furious! He knew they’d do something stupid like this! Stu Grayson says if Hangman knew they’d do this, then why didn’t they stop them? Hangman still wants the title! So they made the challenge for him? They think he’s scared of Kenny? No, but he might be scared of failing. It is okay to fail, so long as you get back up on the horse. Yeah! When Uno failed to win the TNT Championship, Hangman hoisted him up to celebrate his efforts. Hangman said win or lose, they’d always have each other’s backs, and they have his back. Everyone tells Hangman he’s got this, and Alex Reynolds says Hangman’s waited long enough. This is his time. Will all this encouragement help the Anxious Millennial Cowboy get over his anxiety and go for the gold?
Team Taz speaks.
“As you can see,” the team is not complete because Ricky Starks is not cleared and is not here. Brian Cage, the FTW Champion, is not here. Those two have had a rough relationship and it has been rough on Taz. It has been toxic for the team. It has strained the nerves of Taz, of Will Hobbs, and of Hook. Hook is tired of this, and Hobbs says someone has to figure this out real quick. Taz agrees. And on July 14th, Austin, TX, Fyter Fest, Cage will defend the FTW Championship against the medically cleared Absolute Ricky Starks! Sometimes, families need to have a good ol’ fashioned fight to clear things up! But will this only make things worse for the team?
Britt Baker & Rebel VS Nyla Rose & Vickie Guerrero!
The AEW Women’s World Champion and her assistant don’t take The Cougar seriously, but they better take her client, the Native Beast, very seriously! Will Nyla chew up the Doctor and spit her out on her way to the gold? Or will tonight belong to Britt Baker, DMD?
The teams sort out, Vickie and Rebel shove, and Rebel shoves Vickie down! Vickie gets up in a huff, and Britt DECKS her! Britt and Rebel laugh as the bell rings, but Nyla tags in! Nyla is right there as Britt turns around, and she shoves Rebel at her! Britt runs away, Rebel jumps onto Nyla, but Nyla throws her off! Nyla stomps Rebel, clubs her down, then glares at Britt. Nyla drags Rebel around to then drop a SPLASH! Nyla shoves Rebel for Britt to tag but Britt runs away! Rebel can’t believe it, but then she turns around and Nyla CLOBBERS her! Nyla scoop SLAMS then drops a leg on Rebel! Vickie cheers as Nyla drags Rebel up for another scoop and SLAM!
Vickie tags in and has Nyla go fetch something. Vickie goes Latina Heat and climbs up while Nyla gets a table?! Rebel knocks Vickie down off the top then throws her across the way! Cover, TWO! Britt talks trash while Rebel stomps Vickie. Vickie grabs onto Rebel, Rebel stomps her down! Rebel does a dance just to show off, then she goes for Vickie. Vickie gets her for a victory roll! TWO!! Vickie argues the count but she tags Nyla back in, and Nyla CLOBBERS Rebel! Nyla keeps Rebel from Britt and bends her arm back! Rebel endures but Britt isn’t really trying to do anything about it. Nyla throws down hands on Rebel’s ribs but Rebel still endures.
Nyla CLAWS Rebel’s side as she bends her back, but Britt sneaks in. The ref tells her to stay back, and Nyla gets Rebel up to put in an open corner as AEW goes to break.
AEW returns, Nyla whips Rebel to ropes and scoops her for a SIDEWALK SLAM! Nyla runs but Britt gets a cheap shot in! Nyla swipes at her but Britt uses that to HOTSHOT! Nyla staggers and Rebel rolls her up, TWO! Rebel gets up and Britt tags in. Rebel ROCKS Nyla, then Britt SLINGBLADES! Britt gets Nyla up, fisherman but Nyla wrenches out to kick low! Nyla brings Britt in but Britt escapes the bomb to mule kick a leg! Then a SUPERKICK! Rebel gives Britt the glove, but Nyla choke grips! CHOKE SLAM! Nyla roars, drags Britt back up, and hangs her out to dry on ropes. Nyla goes to the corner, climbs and GUILLOTINE KNEE!! Cover, Rebel breaks it!
Nyla gets Rebel up and drags her to ropes. Rebel drags herself out of the ring as Nyla gets Britt in the drop zone. Tag to Vickie and Vickie has Nyla go up! Vickie moves Britt around but Britt boots her into Nyla! Nyla falls, Britt drop toeholds Vickie into the LOCKJAW!!! Vickie taps, Britt & Rebel win!
Winners: Britt Baker & Rebel, by submission
Vickie is furious, perhaps mostly with herself, for losing that one! But Nyla CLOBBERS Britt from behind! Nyla drags Britt up, reels her in, and hits a BEAST BOMB! Vickie sets the table up nearby and Nyla puts Britt on the apron. Vickie cackles as Nyla drags Britt up. The ref tells Nyla not to do this, but Nyla gets Britt up for a BEAST BOMB through the table!! Fans lose their minds as Nyla roars and stands over the AEW Women’s World Champion! Will we see even worse than this on Fyter Fest Night 2?
BREAKING NEWS!
Road Rager is even bigger than before! Because after winning against the Bucks tonight, Kingston & Penta get their world tag team championship match on July 7th! Will the Bucks lose twice in a row and lose the belts at the same time? Plus, the Summer of Violence and Pain between Inner Circle and Pinnacle continues as we see a Six Man Tag! Jake Hager joins Proud ‘n’ Powerful as they take on Wardlow & FTR! Konnan and Tully Blanchard will both be ringside, will even they get involved in this massive match?
And after The Blade nearly turned Orange Cassidy into pulp, AEW sets up Dynamite’s first ever Mixed Tag Match! The Blade & Bunny VS Orange Cassidy & Kris Statlander! Will the HFO pay for what they’ve tried to do to the Best Friends’ friends?
The Inner Circle speaks.
Jake Hager bets the Pinnacle is tired of seeing them, because every time they do, one of two things happens: One, Pinnacle gets their asses whooped; Two, see number one. So what’s next? Wardlow almost had Hager’s respect, coming into Hager’s world, fighting him with everything he had, and took it like a man. But then he had “that bitch” Shawn Spears attack from behind, MJF went after Jericho’s arm again, and then punched Dean Malenko in the face! Dean Malenko, in his face! FTR, PNP sees they want to get their hands dirty, so PNP will just get their hands dirtier!
They’ve said it before and will say it again: They like the heart, and the fight. But this will feel that much sweeter when it goes down with the scratching and clawing. When they go head to head and shut it down in Miami, y’all better bring all the fight y’all can! And with the snake, Tully, in FTR’s corner, PNP has their dog, Konnan, in theirs! “You messed up.” Will this be the one that burns it all down?
Sammy Guevara VS MJF!
Two of the greatest young talents in pro-wrestling today finally meet 1v1 and close out this explosive return to Wednesdays! Will the Spanish God score a point for the Inner Circle? Or will Maxwell Jacob Friedman get The Pinnacle back on the board?
AEW returns as Sammy makes his entrance. Fans are fired up and the bell rings as the two stare down. MJF approaches but then bails right out, and smirks as he trolls the fans. But Sammy does a spin and lounge, taunting MJF right back. MJF gets in, they tie up, Sammy powers out but MJF runs him over! Things keep going, and MJF Fargo struts over Sammy. Things keep going, MJF gets clipped but Sammy leaps to do his own strut! Fans fire up as MJF runs back in, and things keep going. Sammy jumps and flips but MJF avoids the dropkick. MJF back suplexes but Sammy lands on his feet to swing on MJF! MJF handsprings under, but then Sammy does the same!
Sammy kicks, MJF blocks and flips him to throat chop! The fans boo and MJF soaks it up. MJF runs but Sammy goes sideways to KNEE! Torture rack, but MJF blocks the GTH! MJF wants the arm, Sammy rolls through but MFJ headlocks for the takeover. Sammy headscissors, MJF kips free and roles reverse as Sammy hits a headlock takeover but MJF scissors. Sammy moves around, jackknifes, TWO as MJF bridges! Spin and backslide, TWO as Sammy gets out to get his own! TWO, and MJF tries a cradle, TWO! Sammy has the cradle, TWO! MJF, TWO! Sammy, TWO! MJF, TWO! DOUBLE cradle, TWO!! MJF and Sammy both kip u and fans are thunderous!
Fans cheer for “A E Dub!” as MJF offers a handshake. Sammy knows better and ROCKS MFJ! Sammy RAMS MJF into a corner, keeps on him, fires off, but the ref backs him off. Sammy gets in for more, the ref backs him off again, but MFJ pokes eyes! Sammy blocks a buckle bump to give a buckle bump! Sammy heads up top, but MJF rolls away to the far side. Sammy hops down, sees MJF on the outside and fans rally as he builds speed! MJF moves so Sammy stops short. Sammy chases MJF, they get in the ring, Sammy ROCKS MJF to then slingshot and springboard, FLYING CUTTER!! Jackknife cover, TWO! Sammy keeps his cool as MJF goes back to the apron.
Fans rally as Sammy hotshots MJF back down. Sammy goes to the apron now but MJF trips him up! MJF WRINGS Sammy into the railing! Sammy goes down in a heap while MJF soaks up the heat. MJF watches Sammy from the corner as AEW goes picture in picture.
Sammy crawls, MJF goes out to fetch him and whip him into more railing! Sammy staggers to the ring, MJF soaks up the heat, and MJF drags Sammy to a choke! The ref counts, MJF lets off to cover, ONE! Sammy gets to a corner, but MJF chokes him on the ropes! The ref counts, MJF lets off and brings Sammy around for a back suplex! Cover, TWO! MJF grows annoyed and he claws Sammy’s face! The ref counts, MJF lets off, but MJF stands on Sammy’s hand! Sammy gets free but MJF stands on the other hand! MJF stomps the fingers, CLAWS MJF on the back, and he brings Sammy up. Sammy CHOPS MJF, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! But MJF throws him down by his hair!
The ref reprimands but MJF did the damage. MJF then digs his knee into Sammy’s head and claws at Sammy’s eyes! The ref reprimands, MJF lets off to cover, TWO! MJF stomps Sammy’s legs, grabs a hand and BITES the fingers! The ref reprimands, MJF stops and paces around while Sammy slowly gets up. MJF drags Sammy back down, knees him in the back, then wraps on a chinlock. Sammy endures as AEW returns to single picture, and fans rally as he fights up. Sammy throws body shots, MJF throws hands but Sammy ROCKS him! Sammy whips, MJF holds ropes and reverses, but Sammy holds ropes to throw MJF out! Sammy slides, but into the apron skirt trap!
MJF kicks away on Sammy, then lets off to glare at the booing fans. MJF gets Sammy up, reels Sammy in, but Sammy back drops free! Sammy drags MJF up and into the ring. Fans rally for Sammy as he aims from the apron. Sammy springboards but MJF makes it a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! MJF seethes as Sammy rolls away. Sammy goes to a corner, MJF CLUBS him down! MJF puts Sammy up top, CHOPS him, then climbs up. MJF talks trash to the fans, but Sammy resists the superplex! Sammy headbutts MJF and MJF sits on the ropes. Sammy adjusts, fans fire up, and Sammy gets a SECOND ROPE SPANISH FLY!?!?
Both men are down and fans are thunderous as a standing count begins! MJF hobbles to the ropes, Sammy is on the opposite end. MJF runs in, Sammy dodges and CLOBBERS MJF! And rallies on him! Sammy whips, MJF reverses but Sammy dodges to RAM and ENZIGURI! MJF staggers, Sammy goes up and RYDER KICKS! Sammy runs to clothesline MJF and himself out of the ring! Sammy skins the cat, fans fire up again and Sammy builds speed to FLY!! Fosbury Flop takes out MJF! Sammy puts MJF in, fires up with the fans, and vows to end this! Sammy springboards for a FLYING DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO!??! MJF lives but “This is Awesome!”
Another standing count begins as MJF goes to a corner. Sammy gets up, runs in but MJF elbows him away! MJF hops up, and DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! Sammy clutches the wrist, MJF wants the arm, but Sammy drop toeholds for a leg trap cradle! TWO, Sammy kicks and throws MJF to the apron. MJF hotshots Sammy back down! MJF gets water from the timekeeper, then takes a chair! But Sammy WRECKS MJF by hitting the chair into MJF! MJF flies into the front row! Sammy is back in the ring, sees where MJF ended up, and goes up top!? MJF stands, only for Sammy to LEAP out at him!! Direct hit but what a narrow window!!
Fans lose their minds again as Sammy and MJF are down in the narrow alleyway! Sammy gets up, drags MJF up as the ring count starts, and Sammy dumps MJF over the railing. Sammy gets MJF up and in at 7 of 10 and then climbs up a corner! The Spanish God never stops flying, but MJF hits ropes to trip him up! MJF climbs up now, brings Sammy up onto his shoulder in a gut wrench, for a SUPER TOMBSTONE?!?!? Cover, TWO?!?!?! Sammy still lives and no one believes it! MJF clutches his leg, he might’ve messed himself up on that one! MJF relieves pressure by moving his kneepad around, and he drags Sammy up. But then MJF falls, the bad leg giving out!
The ref checks on MJF but MJF doesn’t want to lose like this! The ref checks on Sammy and Sammy is somehow still in this, too! MJF gets Sammy up, but again the bad leg brings MJF down! The ref checks on both men but neither man wants to stop because of this! MJF forces himself to stand, and Sammy gets him for a cradle! TWO!?!? MJF escapes with one good leg but Sammy gets to his feet. MJF scoots up to Sammy to CLUB a leg! Sammy goes to the apron, MJF gets him up through the ropes, but Sammy turns Heatseeker into SHIN BREAKER! Sammy shoulders in, slingshots up and over but MJF sits! And holds ropes! But Sammy’s legs get MJF for the sunset, TWO!
Sammy mule kicks then SUPERKICKS MJF down! Sammy torture racks for GO TO HOSPITAL!! Cover, ROPEBREAK?!! MJF saves himself by mere inches!! Sammy and the fans can’t believe it, but Sammy gets himself fired back up. Sammy vows to end this now, and he gets MJF to a drop zone. Sammy climbs again, but MJF begs for mercy because of the bad leg! Fans don’t believe that, what about Sammy? Sammy still 630 SENTONS!! Cover, TWO?!!? MJF survives again and fans are thunderous! Wait, here comes Shawn Spears! Jericho goes to intercept the Chairman, but WARDLOW attacks Jericho from behind!!
Wardlow SNAKE EYES Jericho on the railing! Spears lurks with his chair as Sammy and MJF stir. Wardlow tells the ref to pay attention as he chokes Jericho, then TOSSES him to the floor! Sammy is stunned, Spears aims and CHAIR SHOTS!! The ref misses Spears take out Sammy for MJF! MJF crawls to cover Sammy, MJF wins!!
Winner: MJF, by pinfall
The Pinnacle’s underhanded chess game wins out! Medics help Jericho up while Wardlow and Spears help MJF up. But with Jericho’s bad arm and MJF’s bad leg, will there be anything left of these two once they finally have it out 1v1?
AEW closes with a look back at the Pandemic Era.
From the loss of the late, great Brodie Lee to the arrival of Broken Matt Hardy to the reign of Hikaru Shida, the creation of the TNT Championship, Jon Moxley’s reign as AEW World Champion, FTR showing up, the original Stadium Stampede, and even Mike Tyson showing up, there are truly countless moments that AEW was able to create for us when the world was going through something unlike anything it’d ever seen. But now, AEW hits the road and that means fans all around the country can be back in the audience! What amazing moments will be created now that we can all be All Elite again?
My Thoughts:
What an amazing episode for Dynamite. For one, the closing video package recapping their Pandemic Era was so well done. I don’t know if WWE will do one for the ThunderDome, but can they really get away with one like AEW? Though, maybe JR got confused because he apparently said “Nothing like a WWE Dynamite crowd” after the video package. That aside, the package was great, and this was a great episode as the go-home to the return to touring. Jericho was great on commentary from start to finish, and he being there at the end really added to the main event. Sammy VS MJF was practically a PPV level match, and I knew Saturday that cheating would help him win, but they did a high level job of it. I just hope MJF’s bad leg was more him selling than anything, that’d really hamper the feud.
The AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator was a great opener, and it was so awesome that Kaz showed up to even things up and allow Kingston & Penta to win. I am surprised we’re getting the tag titles for Road Rager and not Fyter Fest but if anything, that’s for the better so there can be a strongly built match for All Out. I can’t be sure The Bucks lose the titles on television, but what a great treat this match is for the fans in Miami either way. Omega had a good promo, and the Dark Order also had a good promo to point out Hangman is still on the list, and I was a bit surprised Hangman didn’t come out to confront Omega until we saw his promo later. Hangman VS Omega is definitely happening, and I hope they use Hangman’s nerves to keep it for All Out.
I almost feel like Christian is being too encouraging of JB, but it does make sense Jurassic Express also become Christian’s allies against The Hardy Family Office. We could end up with an epic 6v6 (Christian, Jurassic Express, Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy VS Hardy, Private Party, The Blade & TH2) before getting Christian VS Hardy 1v1. Speaking of which, the Mixed Tag of Cassidy & Statlander VS The Blade & Bunny will be really good and I’m thinking Cassidy wins so the Best Friends faction stays strong while Trent is out with his neck recovery. As for Jungle Boy VS Evans, that was a great match, and it is great that JB is the first 50-win wrestler in AEW, he really is a workhorse.
I knew Cage VS Starks for the FTW Championship was coming, so it’s great to finally have happening. Ethan Page had a good promo but what helped hype the Coffin Match was Darby attacking with those acrylic nails he put on just so he could claw at Ethan’s face more. Ethan wanting a contractual truce until the match is a great Heel move, and helps explain the pacing so that we have to wait for this match. Sting going after Scorpio to even things out makes me want Sting VS Scorpio 1v1 on the episode before the Coffin Match, and I bet Ethan can use it to go after Sting while holding Darby at bay because Darby can’t given Ethan another reason to push the Coffin Match back.
Andrade had a good promo, Andrade VS Matt Sydal was naturally going to happen, and maybe after he wins, El Idolo makes that announcement. Britt & Rebel VS Vickie & Nyla went about as I expected, Nyla scaring Britt but Vickie taking the loss. However, Nyla putting Britt through a table was quite a surprise. This keeps the math rather even, but I still think Britt finds a way to retain. Britt’s story has to be with Thunder Rosa’s story, Rosa comes back around to finally settle things with her, they could put on an absolute epic for All Out.
My Score: 9.3/10
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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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