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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 31 Results & Report! (10/13/21)

Round 8, A Block!

Published

3 years ago

October 13, 2021

Steven Mitchell

Will the Dominator slay the Dragon?

Great-O-Khan may be out of the G1 Climax running, but he can still earn a title match with a win over THE IWGP World Heavyweight Champion! Will the United Empire still have a way to conquer NJPW?

NOTE: NJPW no longer wants to feed AXS TV now that it is with Anthem and Impact Wrestling. But never fear, I will cover NJPW in the spirit of AXS in providing the most important matches of the show.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Tomohiro Ishii VS Yujiro Takahashi w/ Pieter; Ishii wins.
KENTA VS Tanga Loa w/ Jado; Kenta wins.
Toru Yano VS Zack Sabre Jr; ZSJ wins.
Shingo Takagi VS Great-O-Khan; Takagi wins.

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Here are the current A Block standings!

Kota Ibushi: 6-2, 12 points [won special singles bye]
Kenta: 5-2, 10 points
Zack Sabre Jr: 5-2, 10 points
Shingo Takagi: 5-2, 10 points
Tomohiro Ishii: 4-3, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Toru Yano: 4-3, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Great-O-Khan: 4-4, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Tanga Loa: 2-5, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
Yujiro Takahashi: 2-5, 4 points [ELIMINATED]

Tomohiro Ishii VS Yujiro Takahashi w/ Pieter!

The Stone Pitbull and the Tokyo Pimp are mathematically eliminated from taking the block, but they still have their pride! Will Ishii take a bite out of Yujiro? Or will the House of Torture earn a shot at the NEVER Openweight Six Man titles through this match?

The second Ishii is in the ring, Yujiro attacks! Yujiro whips, Ishii reverses but Yujiro runs him over! The bell rings to get this on record as Yujiro stomps and kicks Ishii out of the ring. Fans rally for “I-SHI-I!” as Yujiro whips him hard into railing! Yujiro drags Ishii up, knees him low, then whips him the other way, only for Ishii to reverse! Yujiro hits railing and falls to the floor! Ishii stalks Yujiro around the way but Pieter sneaks the cane to Yujiro. Yujiro JAMS Ishii in the ribs, then Pieter distracts the ref as Yujiro throws Ishii into more railing. Yujiro gets space and Pieter keeps the ref distracted as a CANE SHOT takes Ishii down!

Fans rally as Yujiro puts the cane away. He puts Ishii in the ring, covers, ONE! Yujiro is annoyed but he drags Ishii up. Yujiro bumps Ishii off buckles then stomps him. Yujiro CHOPS but Ishii snarls, so Yujiro CHOPS again. Yujiro CHOPS and CHOPS but Ishii CHOPS back. Yujiro eggs Ishii on so Ishii CHOPS again. Yujiro back elbows Ishii down! Then he backs up to run in and BOOT! Yujiro pushes Ishii down, covers, TWO! Fans rally, Yujiro drops a leg, an elbow and a headbutt! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and Yujiro paces around. Yujiro drags Ishii up, reels him in and back suplexes! Cover, TWO! Yujiro is annoyed but he kicks Ishii around.

Yujiro stands Ishii up to snapmare him down, then runs to basement BOOT! But Ishii stays up? Yujiro runs again and basement BOOTS! Ishii keeps himself up win an arm, but Yujiro runs to BOOT that arm! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Yujiro is further annoyed. Yujiro sits Ishii up but Ishii headbutts low. Yujiro throws a forearm, then another, and Ishii wobbles. Yujiro fires more but Ishii eggs him on. Yujiro fires forearm after forearm, eggs Ishii on then rakes his eyes! Yujiro whips Ishii to a corner, but Ishii comes back to run him over! Fans rally up, Ishii CHOPS Yujiro against ropes. And again! And again! And again! Ishii makes sure Yujiro stays standing so he can CHOP more!

The ref reprimands but Ishii CHOPS then whips. Yujiro holds ropes, Ishii runs in, FLAPJACK HOTSHOT! Yujiro runs but into Ishii’s POWERSLAM! Fans rally up while both men are down! Ishii gets up first, stands Yujiro up, but Yujiro throws elbows to get out of the waistlock. Ishii swings but Yujiro gets around, ducks as Ishii swings again, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Ishii clutches his head while fans rally up. Yujiro stands Ishii up against ropes, backs up and runs in to BOOT! Ishii staggers, Yujiro runs and BOOTS him again! Ishii roars and throws a forearm! Yujiro blocks Ishii’s kick, throws him down then runs, but Ishii avoids the basement dropkick!

Yujiro kicks low then reels Ishii in, but Ishii fights off the fisherman! Ishii suplexes Yujiro up and over! Fans fire up as both men are down again. Yujiro gets to a corner, Ishii runs in and clotheslines! Ishii hoists Yujiro up top, climbs up to join him, then brings Yujiro up for a STALLING SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO! Yujiro survives and fans fire up again! Fans continue to rally, “I-SHI-I! I-SHI-I!” as he brings Yujiro up. Ishii reels him in but Yujiro BITES Ishii’s hand! And bites harder! Ishii powers up and withstands the biting, but Yujiro bites harder! The ref reprimands, Yujiro stops and throws forearms.

Ishii ROCKS Yujiro back, reels him in, but Yujiro powers up to an Alabama lift! Ishii kicks and gets back to his feet, but Yujiro slips out of the bomb to spin Ishii around to a DDT! Fans rally up as Yujiro crawls over to the ropes. Yujiro stands up and hobbles back to Ishii. Yujiro drags Ishii up, reels him in, but Ishii fights the lift with elbows. Yujiro throws forearm after forearm but Ishii fires up and fires forearms back! Yujiro fires up, Ishii throws boxing elbows, then runs, but Yujiro reels him in, INCOLLE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Ishii survives and Yujiro grows frustrated. Fans rally but Yujiro stands Ishii up. Yujiro fireman’s carry but Ishii slips off!

Ishii dodges the boot, he blocks a clothesline but so does Yujiro. Ishii ENZIGURIS but Yujiro blocks! Yujiro runs, but Ishii dodges, only for Yujiro to LARIAT! Yujiro brings Ishii up and around, BUCKLE BOMB! It wasn’t the cleanest, either, but Yujiro drags Ishii up to fireman’s carry! MIAMI SHINE! Cover, TWO!! Ishii survives again and fans fire up! Yujiro drags Ishii back up, reels him in, but no Pimp Juice! Ishii blocks the kick, waitslocks, but Yujiro elbows out, only to turn around into a SAIDO! Fans fire up while both men are down. Yujiro and Ishii slowly rise, Yujiro fires forearms but Ishii headbutts! Yujiro boots, and BOOTS, but Ishii ENZIGURIS!

Both men are down again but fans rally back up. Ishii stands up and runs, SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Yujiro is still in this, but Ishii runs to LARIAT him back down! Ishii drags Yujiro up and suplexes, but Yujiro slips out to steal the BRAINBUSTER! Then PIMP JUICE!! Cover, TWO?!? Ishii survives and the fans fire up! Yujiro gets up and roars, then he brings Ishii up. But Ishii blocks Big Juice and back drops Yujiro away! Yujiro is right back up but Ishii blocks the boot. Yujiro forearms, but then swings into a spin! Ishii suplexes, Yujiro fights out, wrench and LARIAT! Fans fire up as Yujiro gets Ishii back up, for BIG- NO! Ishii wrenches out to RUNNING HEADBUTT!

Both men are down again but fans rally up. Yujiro flounders but Ishii roars. Ishii runs but into a boot and a SLAP! Yujiro drags Ishii back up for BIG- NO, Ishii gets around to SNAP GERMAN! But Yujiro stands?! Yujiro roars, headbutts the buckles, and runs, into Ishii’s LARIAT!! Cover, TWO?!! Ishii can’t believe Yujiro survives but he gets him right back up! Suplex to BRAINBUSTER! Cover, Ishii wins!

Winner: Tomohiro Ishii, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Yujiro earns 0)

The Stone Pitbull hit harder than the Tokyo Pimp could take, and he is still on the bottom! Will Ishii finish strong to the last round?

KENTA VS Tanga Loa w/ Jado!

Once more, it is Bullet Club VS Bullet Club! Fang Revived still has life in the G1, but will the Silverback spoil that for him? Or will Loa do Kenta a solid since he’s out of the running anyway?

Being Bullet Club, they all Low Sweet, and fans cheer. The bell rings and this is a straight up match as the two circle. Kenta gets fans on his rhythm, then ties up with Loa. Loa shoves Kenta down and Kenta gets to the ropes. Kenta’s a bit surprised but Loa says it’s all cool. They circle, Kenta gets fans clapping again, and they tie up again. Loa shoves Kenta down again and Kenta gets to the corner. Loa assures Kenta, it’s all out of respect. They circle again, Kenta gives a sharp kick, but Loa walks it off. The two feel out the grapple, Kenta kicks again and Jado gets upset but Loa still walks it off. Loa and Kenta circle, feel things out, and Kenta kicks and kicks and kicks!

Kenta headlocks, Loa powers out then runs Kenta over! Kenta bails out as fans cheer and Loa waits on him. Fans rally, Kenta catches his breath on the outside and Loa lets him have space. Kenta slides in, only to roll right back out. Jado protests but Kenta dares Loa to come out after him. Loa does go out but then Kenta gets back in. Loa laughs off Kenta trolling him. Now Kenta wants Loa to get in. Loa does, and so Kenta goes back out. The trolling continues but Loa keeps his cool. Loa goes out again but Kenta gets back in. Loa sighs but he slides back in, and Jado blocks Kenta’s escape route! Fans fire up as Kenta backs up into Loa’s kick!

Loa CLUBS Kenta down, Kenta throws body shots but Loa CLUBS him then throws him out. Now Loa gives Kenta his fight outside as he RAMS Kenta into railing! But Kenta RAMS Loa into the apron! Kenta whips but Loa reverses, Kenta goes into more railing! Kenta hobbles around the way, Loa follows, and Loa throws haymakers to keep Kenta going. Loa bumps Kenta off apron, kicks him against railing but Kenta kicks back. Loa throws body shots, CLUBS Kenta down, then throws more forearms. The ring count begins, Loa throws more forearms, then CLUBS Kenta before giving him an APRON BACK SUPLEX at 10 of 20!

Kenta flops back down and Loa says this is what Kenta wanted. The count is 15, Loa puts Kenta in at 16. Fans cheer, and Loa hits a slingshot senton! Cover, TWO! Loa keeps cool as he pushes Kenta around. Kenta throws slapping shots but Loa grins and SLAPS back. Kenta gets to a corner, Loa stomps him down. Loa drags Kenta up, brings him around and scoops to SLAM! Cover, TWO! Loa wraps on a chinlock and grinds Kenta down. Kenta endures, Loa brings Kenta to the mat and fans rally up. Kenta fights up, throws body shots, then runs but into a BOOT! Loa STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Loa keeps on Kenta with a half nelson, that he turns into the OG KILLER!

Kenta endures the crossface and he crawls around, reaching for ropes. Loa asks if Kenta is giving up and Kenta says no, so Loa pulls back harder! Kenta reaches but Loa elbows that arm down, then rolls Kenta away from ropes! Loa cranks on the crossface but Kenta scoots backwards to the ROPEBREAK! The ref points it out and Loa lets go slowly. Loa then stomps Kenta down! Loa puts Kenta on the ropes, chokes him with them, then lets off as the ref counts. Loa pie faces Kenta but Kenta eggs him on so Loa kicks him. Fans rally and Loa CLUBS Kenta. Loa grins as he brings Kenta up to suplex. Kenta slips out, gets to a corner and boots Loa back.

Loa returns but into more BOOTS! Kenta goes up, reels Loa in and TORNADO HOTSHOTS! Kenta goes back up to FLYING CLOTHESLINE! Cover, TWO! Kenta is annoyed but Jado and the fans applaud. Kenta drags Loa up but Loa fights the fisherman. Loa throws body shots, CLUBS Kenta, but Kenta BOOTS back. Loa growls, and blocks Kenta’s powerslam! Loa CLUBS free, Kenta ducks and dodges to BOOT again. Now he gets the POWERSLAM! Fans rally up as Kenta stands back up. Kenta waits for Loa to sit up, and Kenta KICKS him in the chest. Loa sits up and nods, but Kenta KICKS him again. Jado coaches Loa and Loa eggs Kenta on. Kenta KICKS again, and again, and again!

Loa fires up off the kicks, kicks back, throws knees and an ENZIGURI! Fans fire up with Loa as he keeps Kenta from escaping. Loa reels him in for a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Kenta’s still in this but Loa still smiles. Loa drags Kenta up, scoops him, but Kenta slips out of Ape Shit to bail out of the ring. Loa goes out after him and CLUBS Kenta around the way. Loa scoops Kenta to hit SNAKE EYES off the railing! The ref wants this back in the ring but Loa says this fight is outside now. Loa digs his boot into Kenta’s neck but lets off as the ring count starts. Loa paces, grinds Kenta’s fingers into the floor, but lets off as the count is 10 of 20.

Loa stands Kenta up to RAM him into railing, wants the ref to hold on, and he puts Kenta in at 15. Fans cheer as this continues in the ring, but Kenta KICKS Loa while he’s in the ropes! And again! Kenta goes to the corner, GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP! Then the BRAINKILLER! Both men are down after the draping DDT and fans rally up again. Kenta watches Loa, slides back to a corner, then runs corner to corner to BOOT! Kenta keeps moving but Loa follows to clothesline! Loa whips, Kenta forearms back! Kenta sobats, runs in and BOOTS again! Loa sits down, Kenta goes corner to corner for the HESITATION DROPKICK!

Fans fire up and Kenta goes to the top rope. DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Loa survives the coup de grace but Kenta keeps his focus. Kenta slashes his throat and fans fire up as he fireman’s carries. Loa blocks, elbows Kenta over and over, but Kenta throws a forearm! Loa throws the forearm back, so Kenta gives another. Jado coaches Loa, Loa smacks himself then fires another forearm! Kenta gives a forearm, Loa gives a forearm, and fans rally up! Kenta BOOTS, LARIATS, and URAKENS! And URAKENS! And DISCUS- EXPLODER! Loa fires up and the fans are behind him! Kenta slowly rises, Loa runs in, but Kenta sends Loa at he ref!

Loa stops himself short, but then Kenta CLOBBERS Loa into the ref! Everyone goes down and Loa checks on the ref. Loa goes after Kenta. Loa says Kenta’s been a b*tch this entire night, but Kenta LOW BLOWS Loa! Kenta “apologizes” to Loa for that one, but Jado says that’s BS! Jado gets on the apron and Kenta defends himself. Jado steps in and Kenta kicks the ropes! Jado goes down, Kenta gest the kendo stick! Kenta “apologizes” for what’s about to happen, but then the ref gets up. Kenta plays dead! The ref sees Jado and thinks he has something to do with it so he gets Jado towards the ropes. Kenta gets the kendo stick and runs at Loa, but into a LOW BLOW!!

Loa gets Kenta up, reels him in and says this is it! But Kenta RANAS, only for Loa to block! Kenta throws down hands, gets free but Loa blocks the cradle! Loa scoops Kenta for APE- NO, Kenta sends Loa into buckles! Roll up with the ropes! Kenta wins!!

Winner: Kenta, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Loa earns 0)

The ref completely misses Kenta stealing this one from Loa! Loa oddly does applaud Kenta’s savvy, and then he gets Jado and Kenta to Low Sweet. Bullet Club continues to be rather dysfunctional, but is the faction still going to stay united through it all?

Toru Yano VS Zack Sabre Jr!

The Clown Prince of Chaos may not be able to take his KOPW 2021 trophy to the G1 finals, but he could ruin things for the Submission Master! Will Yano play spoiler or be made to #JustTapOut?

ZSJ attacks Yano during his long entrance! The bell rings to have this on record, Yano gets the ropebreak but ZSJ lets off, only to get Yano back in the SLEEPER! Cobra twist takedown, TWO! Yano comes back, M U! TWO!! ZSJ headlocks, Yano powers out but ZSJ goes around to get Yano in the cobra twist! Then the takedown to the cover, TWO!! Yano narrowly escapes and then gets out of the ring to finally get ready. ZSJ tells Yano to get in the ring but Yano says only if ZSJ agrees to keep this to wrestling. Fans cheer and rally behind Yano as ZSJ tells Yano to get in the ring. Yano waits but ZSJ goes out after him! Yano gets in the ring and now ZSJ wants Yano to come outside.

Yano and ZSJ argue back and forth, Yano wants wrestling! ZSJ tells him to shut up, then he gets in. Yano shoot sin, ZSJ switches, Yano switches, ZSJ scrambles and Yano gets away. The two circle as fans cheer, ZSJ kicks low then throws EuroUppers. ZSJ runs but Yano pulls hair, only for ZSJ to swing on him. Yano dodges to Belly2Belly! Fans rally and ZSJ bails out, so Yano goes out after him! Yano brings ZSJ up and carries him up the ramp! Yano goes through the curtain to gorilla position! What’s going on back there? We hear a lot of clattering but the cameras stay ringside as the ring count starts. Yano comes running back out of the curtain, but what happened to ZSJ?

As the count reaches 10 of 20, ZSJ staggers out with a blindfold bag on his head! Where was Yano keeping that? ZSJ snatches it off at 15 and runs into the ring at 17! But Yano has a CROSS ARMBREAKER!! ZSJ turns that around to his own CROSS ARMBREAKER! Yano scrambles and gets the ropebreak! ZSJ lets Yano go but kicks him out of the ring. Fans rally up, “Z S J!” “Y T R!” as ZSJ wraps Yano’s arm around railing and pulls. Yano rakes ZSJ’s eyes! Yano scrambles away, to go under the ring! He did this to Yujiro last time, but ZSJ drags Yano back out with an ANKLE LOCK! Yano can only endure on the outside, but he rolls to send ZSJ into the apron! Yano has handcuffs!

Yano cuffs one of ZSJ’s hands, the ref reprimands but Yano drags ZSJ to railing. ZSJ rakes eyes, and he cuffs himself to Yano! Now where one goes, the other goes! They kick each other, throw forearms, but the ring count is climbing! ZSJ wrenches at 10 of 20 for a top wristlock. Yano kicks and the count is 15! Yano rakes eyes, the count is 18! They both run in at 19!! Then they fire off more forearms! ZSJ wrenches to a backslide but Yano fights that to a fireman’s carry takedown! TWO, ZSJ has a cradle, TWO! Yano has the cover back, TWO! Yano fights the backslide, ZSJ jumps to get a TRIANGLE HOLD! Yano gets the key for the cuffs out of his boot!

Yano fights up, goes to use the key, but ZSJ shifts to a CROSS ARMBREAKER! Yano taps, ZSJ wins!!

Winner: Zack Sabre Jr, by submission (gains 2 points; Yano earns 0)

Yano suffers more as ZSJ keeps on the hold. ZSJ then gets the key to undo the cuffs and free them both. The Submission Master is just one match away, will he earn himself the A Block spot in the finals?

Shingo Takagi VS Great-O-Khan!

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion wants to make history by going to the finals, but he’s still on the bubble! Will the Dominator pop that bubble and drag the Dragon down to Earth? Or will Takagi be roaring towards the top of the block?

Khan does not move from center as Takagi makes his entrance. Red Shoes does his check, Takagi puts his jacket and world title belt aside, and the bell rings. Fans rally as Takagi and Khan stare down. Takagi shoves Khan and eggs him on. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and Khan manages to power Takagi to ropes. Takagi turns things around but Khan turns it back around, and he lets off clean, then kicks low! Khan headlocks and grinds, Takagi fights up and squeezes back with a bearhug. Takagi body shots, powers out and drop toeholds to get a headlock of his own. Fans cheer, Khan fights up, but Takagi grinds the hold. Khan pulls hair then gets the headlock back!

Takagi powers up and out and pulls Khan’s hair in return! Takagi headlocks, Khan powers out but Takagi rams shoulders. The two stare down and fans fire up. Khan eggs Takagi on, he runs and they ram shoulders again! Takagi almost bounces off but then he eggs Khan on. Khan runs, Takagi drops but Khan rams him, only for Takagi to rebound and run Khan over! Fans fire up for “TA-KA-GI! TA-KA-GI!” as he drops elbow after elbow. Then the BACK SENTON! Cover, TWO, but Takagi has the chinlock. Takagi grinds Khan down, Khan fights up as fans rally, but Takagi puts Khan in a corner. Takagi lets off, to then RAM his shoulder in! And again! And again!

Takagi lets off and fans applaud as Takagi CLUBS Khan down. Takagi drags Khan up, reels him in, but Khan elbows the back suplex away. Khan runs but into an elbow! Takagi runs but Khan goes the other way to run Takagi over! Takagi bails out, Khan catches his breath and waits on him. Takagi catches his breath on the outside, and the rib tape shows that is probably tougher than usual. Khan eggs Takagi on but Takagi tells him to just wait. Takagi goes around the way so Khan strikes a pose. Takagi gets in, Khan rushes in, but Takagi grabs at his legs! Khan uses the iron claw to drag Takagi up to the apron! Red Shoes reprimands because of the ropes, and Khan lets go, to BOOT Takagi down!

Takagi crashes into the railing! Khan goes out to stomp Takagi down. Khan drags Takagi up to whip into railing! Takagi leans against railing but Khan CLUBS him. Takagi throws forearms in return, until Khan RAMS Takagi into railing! The ring count is 7 of 20, Khan goes in. Takagi slowly gets up as fans rally and stands at 15. Takagi takes a moment then gets in at 17. Khan digs his boots into Takagi and gives him some Bad Vibrations. Red Shoes counts, Khan lets off and brings Takagi up. Khan snapmares to a chinlock, and digs his knee into Takagi’s back. Fans rally up as Takagi endures but Khan shifts to a sleeper! Khan grinds Takagi to the mat but Takagi keeps fighting.

Takagi reaches out, ropebreak with a foot! Khan lets off to kneel on Takagi’s head. Red Shoes reprimands, Khan lets off and Takagi gets up. Khan wrenches an arm, whips Takagi into a corner hard, then bumps Takagi off buckles. Khan CLUBS Takagi, then hops up to sit on Takagi’s head! Fans cheer as Khan wiggles around then hops off. Takagi BLINDSIDE LARIATS! But Khan stays on his feet!? Khan pulls hair, Takagi slaps his hand away. Takagi CHOPS, Khan CHOPS back! Takagi laughs and CHOPS again! Khan CHOPS, Takagi CHOPS, and fans rally up! Khan eggs Takagi on so Takagi CHOPS again. CHOP after CHOP after CHOP!

Khan CHOPS and CHOPS but Takagi DOUBLE CHOPS! Khan MONGOLIAN CHOPS! And again! And then Takagi blocks to steal the Mongolian Chops! And again! Fans fire up, Takagi fakes Khan out to JAB, and YUKON feint to a DDT! Both men are down and fans fire up! Takagi drags Khan up, whips him to ropes, then KNEES him low. Takagi runs to run Khan over! Fans fire up and Takagi encourages them to get louder. Takagi then sees Khan in the corner and runs in, but he blocks the boot! And clotheslines through! Takagi fires up more and he brings Khan in for a suplex. Khan blocks, tries to suplex back, but Takagi fights that! Takagi suplexes Khan up and over! Cover, TWO!

Takagi gets fans rallying again as Khan crawls. Takagi stands on Khan’s head, stomps him down, then gets fans rallying even louder. Takagi sits Khan up to drive elbow after elbow into Khan’s shoulders. Then he runs, to SLIDING- NO! Khan catches him for the KATAGATAMI! Khan thrashes Takagi around but Takagi elbows free. Takagi runs into a HIP TOSS! Fans rally up harder again as Khan crawls over to Takagi. Khan stands him up for forearms in the corner, then whips him corner to corner and a clothesline from behind! Khan puts Takagi up top, and MONGOLIAN CHOPS him into the Tree of Woe! Khan slaps Takagi around, digs his boots in, and talks trash.

Red Shoes reprimands as Khan mockingly asks what’s wrong. Khan goes to the corner, three point stance and SLIDING BOOT! Takagi flops out of the Tree and Khan drags him to a cover, TWO! Khan mockingly asks what’s wrong again, and then he clamps onto Takagi. He wants Takagi to kiss his boot! Takagi’s face is pressed into the leather and laces! Khan applauds and then mockingly kicks at Takagi. Takagi gets up and Khan slap shim around. Takagi shoves Khan to a corner then fires of JABS and CHOPS over and over! JAB! JAB! HOOK! HOOK! Khan and Takagi go forehead to forehead, then Khan throws a forearm!

Khan eggs Takagi on so Takagi gives him a forearm back! Khan forearms, Takagi forearms, faster and faster and faster! Takagi gets boxing elbows, but Khan THROAT STABS and DECKS Takagi with a forearm!! Fans fire up as both men are down again! Khan crawls to ropes, fans rally up and he fires up. Takagi stands, Khan mocks Takagi and runs, but into Khan’s LARIAT and SAIDO! But Khan’s right up to BOOT! But Takagi’s right up to PUMPING BOMBER! But Khan’s back up to SAIDO! Takagi gets up again!? SLIDING LARIAT!! Fans are thunderous for that exchange! Takagi and Khan stir, and Takagi fires up with “OI! OI! OI!”

Takagi stands as fans clap along. Takagi gets Khan up, reels him into the pump handle but Khan fights the lift! Khan elbows at the arm but Takagi tries the Gory Especial! Khan fights that off and backs Takagi into buckles! Takagi clutches his ribs, but he comes back, only for Khan to get around, BEARHUG! Takagi elbows free but Khan RAMS him into the corner again! Fans rally again as Khan drags Takagi up. Khan hangs Takagi out to dry and Takagi flops right off the ropes! Takagi clutches the bad ribs and Red Shoes checks. Fans rally again but Khan covers, TWO! Khan gets frustrated and he brings Takagi back up. KITSUJIGOROSHI!

Takagi endures as Khan thrashes him around in the standing crossface! Fans rally up hard as ever, Khan scoops Takagi for a BACKBREAKER! And the KITSUJIGOROSHI RACK! Takagi endures being bent on Khan’s knee but he’s fading! Khan scoops Takagi again, to POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up again and Khan prepares the iron claw again. Khan clamps onto Takagi, drags him up, but Takagi fights the claw! Takagi clubs away at the arm, Khan still reels him in, but Takagi gets an armbar takedown! Khan flails, and he SLAMS Takagi off the armbar! Khan drags Takagi up but Takagi headbutts the arm! Takagi runs, PUMPING BOMBER! But Khan stays up!

POINT-BLANK PUMPING! Khan roars but Takagi CLUBS his arm! Takagi runs but has to block a boot! He catches Khan’s arms, MADE IN JAPAN!! Cover, TWO!?! Khan survives but fans are thunderous again! Takagi and Khan slowly rise, and Takagi drags Khan up by his ponytail. But Khan suplexes to a GOURD BUSTER! Both men are down again as Takagi clutches his ribs! Fans rally and Takagi headbutts the mat to fire himself up. Takagi and Khan growl at each other and start throwing forearms on their knees! Takagi gets the edge, brings Khan up, but Khan HEADBUTTS the ribs! Khan fires off forearms, but Takagi gives boxing elbows in return!

Khan roars, Takagi JABS him! Khan STRAIGHT IRON FISTS! Takagi HEADBUTTS! Khan roars and runs in, into the YUKON LARIAT!! Both men are down again and fans are still thunderous! Maybe even electric! Takagi gets Khan up, pump handles and torture racks, but Khan slips off to an IRON CLAW SLEEPER! Then he spins Takagi for the ELI- NO! Takagi slips out, dodges, Khan dodges, Khan LARIATS Takagi down!! Cover, TWO!!! Takagi is still in this and fans are loving it! Khan is furious, though, and he drags Takagi back up. Khan clamps on the claw, ELIMIN- NO! Takagi slips out to a DRAGON SUPLEX! SLIDING FOREARM!!

Khan roars to his feet, Takagi runs to PUMPING BOMBER!! Cover, TWO!!? Khan survives and he staggers about in a daze before he flops back down! Takagi tears the rib tape away, drags Khan back up and pump handles, torture racks, LAST OF THE DRAGONS!! Cover, Takagi wins!!

Winner: Shingo Takagi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Khan earns 0)

The Dragon refused to be slain, and now Khan’s G1 is truly done! The Dominator has his special singles bye in the ninth, will he have better luck in the next climax?

As for Takagi, he gets on the mic, but still needs a few moments to catch his breath. “Battered and bruised? Of course! This is the G1! This is pro-wrestling! Pro-wrestling is about showing what you’re made of.” Fans cheer that sentiment. And with this, Takagi is 6-2, for 12 points! “I’m finally at the top of the block! I said I wouldn’t quit as long as there was a chance. You never know what’s gonna happen until the very end.” Last time in Miyagi, Takagi lost in the New Japan Cup Finals. This wasn’t exactly revenge but it was great to win!

Now, he hates that he has to rely on other people’s scores, but it is what it is. “I’ll be fighting for myself, to the very end of this G1, as your World Heavyweight Championship! And that’s all I have to say about that.” Mic drop from the top champion in NJPW, but will he truly stand at the very top in the last round?

Here are the current A Block standings!

Kota Ibushi: 6-2, 12 points [won special singles bye]
Zack Sabre Jr: 6-2, 12 points
Shingo Takagi: 6-2, 12 points
Kenta: 6-2, 12 points
Tomohiro Ishii: 5-3, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Toru Yano: 4-4, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Great-O-Khan: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Tanga Loa: 2-6, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
Yujiro Takahashi: 2-6, 4 points [ELIMINATED]

My Thoughts:

Very good stuff out of the G1 again in this penultimate round. Really good stuff out of Ishii VS Yujiro, and I figured Ishii would win after his NEVER Openweight Six Man teammates just lost. Kenta VS Loa was pretty good for being a Bullet Club VS Bullet Club, but things were still civil there so maybe Kenta isn’t as ready to jump from Team Switch to House of Torture just yet. Would still love if he did, though. Yano VS ZSJ was hilarious for being so short and fast, Yano really does keep finding new gags to pull, even though he lost. Takagi VS Khan was great stuff, Khan really got to shine, but of course Takagi wins, also keeping this block interesting.

Takagi lost to ZSJ early in the G1, so if ZSJ wins, Takagi can’t advance. The same goes for Ibushi, who is facing Kenta in the final round. Loa could be a spoiler, Kenta could be a spoiler, and that is how Takagi enters the finals. If ZSJ loses but Ibushi wins, Takagi is still out. Therefore, I think ZSJ loses, Takagi wins, and then it’s all on the main event with Ibushi, which is the proper way to book this.

My Score: 9/10

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Merry Collision!

Published

1 hour ago

December 21, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

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

Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

23 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

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

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

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

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

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

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

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

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

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

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

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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