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Mitchell’s WWE Crown Jewel Results & Report! (10/21/21)
Who ascends to the throne?
History is going to be made at Crown Jewel again!
WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for Riyadh season, and its another historic night! Who will win the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown finals?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff Show – The Usos VS The Hurt Business; The Usos win.
- Hell in a Cell: Edge VS Seth Rollins; Edge wins.
- Mansoor VS Mustafa Ali; Mansoor wins.
- Raw Tag Team Championships: RKBRO VS AJ Styles & Omos; RKBRO wins and retains the titles.
- Queen’s Crown Finals: Zelina Vega VS “Doudrop” Piper Niven; Vega wins and is the inaugural Queen of the Ring.
- No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere: Goldberg VS Bobby Lashley; Goldberg wins.
- King of the Ring Finals: Finn Balor VS Xavier Woods; Woods wins and is the 2021 King of the Ring.
- WWE World Championship: Big E VS Drew McIntyre; Big E wins and retains the title.
- SmackDown Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Bianca Belair VS Sasha Banks; Lynch wins and retains the title.
- WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns w/ Paul Heyman VS Brock Lesnar; Reigns wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Crown Jewel Kickoff Show!
Kayla Braxton, Matt Camp and Peter Rosenberg are in the WWE Command Center to analyze, discuss and predict all the action!
Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.
Kevin Patrick spooks Heyman as he exits Roman Reigns’ room. Heyman tells him not to do that and then asks who he even is. Kevin introduces himself and says they’ve met before. But he’s hoping to get a word from Heyman about the monumental Universal Championship and if it will be difficult for him given his dueling loyalties to both Roman and Lesnar. Heyman says he can’t understand a word Kevin said. And also, Kayla surely put Kevin up to this. Heyman will smarten him up: ask an honest question that can get an honest answer out of him. Kevin thanks Heyman for the clarification. Then is it true that last Friday, he went over the title contract with Brock Lesnar?
Heyman sighs. “Before you get fired, which I’m hoping is really, really soon, let me give you an exclusive. Tonight at Crown Jewel, I am going to walk down to the ring with the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns. And I am going to walk back to the locker room with the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion. Thank you very much.” Did Heyman not name that winning champion on purpose? Or is it supposed to be a forgone conclusion of where his loyalties lie?
Kickoff Show – The Usos VS The Hurt Business!
This is non-title, but the SmackDown Tag Team Champions want to start things off right for the Bloodline! Will Jimmy & Jey make the Tribal Chief proud? Or will Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin prove they’re worthy of tag titles again?
The teams sort out, Jey starts with PRIMED Alexander. Fans are fired up for the “UCE-SO! UCE-SO!” Jey headlocks Alexander, Alexander powers out but Jey runs him over. Jey holds up the finger for #WeTheOnes. “UCE!” “SO!” Jey and Alexander circle, tie up, and Alexander waistlocks to a headlock. Jey powers out to his own headlock but Alexander rolls him away. Things speed up, Alexander hurdles but Jey back suplexes! Cover, TWO! Jey whips, Alexander reverses but Jey dodges to swipe at Benjamin. Alexander ROCKS Jey and hits a DDT! Tag to Benjamin, the Hurt Business mugs Jey, then Benjamin throws hands and stomps Jey down.
The ref counts, Benjamin lets off to RAM Jey into the Hurt Business corner. Jey fights back, even as Alexander tags in. But Benjamin picks Jey up, ATOMIC KNEE COMBO! Cover, TWO! Alexander wraps on a chinlock and grinds Jey down. Fans rally, Jey endures, and Jey fights up. Alexander wrenches the arm, uppercuts the shoulder, and keeps Jey from Jimmy for an EXPLODER! Cover, TWO! Another, TWO! Alexander drags Jey and tags Benjamin in. Benjamin stomps Jey, drags him up, and hammerlocks before the scoop, SHOULDER BREAKER! Jey goes to a corner, Benjamin drags him up and reels him in for an arm-drag!
Benjamin pulls on Jey’s arm, isolates it with a cording hold but fans rally for Jey. Jey fights up, Benjamin wrangles him away from Jimmy. Benjamin grinds the shoulder, Jey fights up again and Jey gets to a corner. Benjamin throws hands, hoists Jey up top and throws haymakers. Benjamin climbs up but Jey fights back with body shots. Fans fire up as Jey shoves Benjamin down, but Benjamin gets Jey with a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Jey is still in this but Alexander tags in. Alexander hooks up the arm and taunts Jimmy as he gets the leg for a HALF CRAB! Jey endures so Alexander lets off to stomp him down! Alexander isolates the arm to stomp the shoulder!
Alexander puts Jey in the corner, digs his boots in, then tags Benjamin. The Hurt Business mugs Jey, Benjamin pulls on Jey’s arm but Jey has the ropes. The ref counts, Benjamin lets off and Alexander talks trash. Fans boo as Benjamin mocks the #WeTheOnes, then he brings Jey up to slap him around. Jey counter punches! Fans fire up as Jey fires off haymakers, then kicks! Benjamin blocks and spins Jey but Jey DRAGON WHIPS! Fans fire up again as both men are down! Jimmy and the fans rally as Jey slowly gets up, hot tags to Alexander and Jimmy! Jimmy rallies on the Hurt Business! Alexander uppercuts and whips but Jimmy CLOBBERS him!
Jimmy mule kicks, uppercuts then dodges to pop-up SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Alexander goes to a corner, Jimmy shouts, “UCE!” and the fans shout “SO!” HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Jimmy drags Alexander up but Alexander back kicks! Jimmy waistlocks and O’Conner Rolls, TWO! JUMP KNEE from Benjamin! Alexander gets Jimmy up, BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Jimmy survives and Alexander can’t believe it! Tag to Benjamin and he drags Jimmy up. They want another atomic knee but Jimmy fights! Jey trips Alexander, Jimmy slips out of the back suplex to ROCK Alexander! Benjamin KNEES Jimmy, OLYMPIC SLAM! Cover, Jey breaks it!
Alexander runs in, dodges Jey, handspring to the NEURALIZER! But Jey SUPERKICKS! Benjamin SUPERKICKS Jey, Jimmy mule kicks! But Benjamin comes back with PAYDIRT!! Cover, TWO!?! Jimmy survives and fans rally up as Benjamin stands. Benjamin reels Jimmy in, gets him up, but Jimmy fights free of the bomb! Jey tags in, Jimmy SUPERKICKS! Alexander tags in before the DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Alexander leaps in, the Usos dodge and DOUBLE SUPERKICK him down! Jey goes up top, USO SPLASH! Cover, the Usos win!
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall
The Bloodline starts off strong tonight with the Usos getting another win! Will the Bloodline stay strong with Roman facing The Beast once again?
Crown Jewel returns!
“This event has seen legends, and played host to history. Now we return to a place that brings out the best for all the world to see. Behold the dominant. The bold. The fearless. The powerful. And as we witness the best, we make way for the Beast. Tonight, the world marvels and celebrates as one.” From Riyadh, this is Crown Jewel!
Hell in a Cell: Edge VS Seth Rollins!
What started seven years ago with a vicious physical threat could now end with serious physical trauma. The Rated R Superstar wants to finally exorcise The Visionary from his life, and now they’re both going through Hell! Who survives this dance with the devil inside the sinister steel?
The bell rings and fans fire up as the two stare down. Edge then RAMS Rollins into the corner and fires off haymakers! Edge whips Rollins corner to corner, Rollins BOOTS him away and throws hands in return! “This is Awesome!” for the fans as Rollins throws more hands but Edge turns things around to throw forearms. Rollins staggers away, kicks back and whips, but Edge reverses to FLAPJACK HOTSHOT! And then he BOOTS Rollins down! Fans fire up as Edge stalks Rollins to the apron. Rollins hotshots Edge back! Rollins springboards to FLYING KNEE! Edge goes down but he bails out of the ring.
Rollins takes aim, builds speed, and DIVES, but Edge sends him into steel! Edge drags Rollins up to grind his face into the chain links! Edge stalks Rollins around the way, SMACKS Rollins off the steel, then whips Rollins into the steel steps! Edge snarls as he dribbles Rollins off the steel cage again. Edge puts Rollins in the ring and starts looking under the ring. Fans fire up as he brings out chairs! Edge puts the chairs in, Rollins runs in but into an IMPALER! Cover, TWO! Edge gets a chair, and breaks off a crossbar! Rollins panics but can’t get away! Rollins fights free of the crossface to go after Edge’s face!
Edge holds that off, kicks Rollins away, but Rollins comes back to SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO! Edge goes to the apron, Rollins runs and baseball slide dropkicks Edge to the floor! Rollins drags Edge up, snarls and RAMS Edge into the steel cage! Fans rally up for Edge but Rollins drags him up to run and RAM him into more red steel! Rollins drags Edge back up, fans tell him “You Suck!” but Rollins puts Edge in the ring. Rollins goes looking for things under the ring but Edge WRECKS him with a dropkick! Edge drags Rollins up through the ropes and throws knees. Edge drags Rollins in, whips him into a corner then runs in to RAM him!
Edge stalks Rollins but Rollins kicks him down! Rollins has a chair and SMACKS Edge on the back! Fans boo but Rollins SMACKS Edge again! And again! And again! And again and again and again! Fans still chant, “You Suck!” but Rollins ignores them to put Edge’s head on this chair. Rollins gets the other chair and wants to copy Edge’s most dangerous invention. CON-CHAIR- NO!! Edge trips Rollins and goes for the arm! Rollins scrambles but Edge still has the CROSSFACE! Rollins crawls, and he reaches for that broken crossbar! Rollins JAMS Edge in the face!! Fans boo and Edge checks his eye. Rollins gets a chair and tosses it to then ROLLING ELBOW it into Edge’s face!
Rollins hurries up top, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Edge is still in this and Rollins is seething. Rollins digs at Edge’s face, throws down hands, then paces about. Rollins goes out and looks under the ring. Rollins brings out a TABLE! Fans fire up as Rollins sets up the table at ringside. Edge stirs, Rollins stalks up behind him. Rollins clamps on and digs fingers into Edge’s face! Rollins only lets off to reel Edge in. Edge fights the bomb and swings, but into a double underhooks! UNPRETTIER!! Cover, TWO!! Not even a shoutout to Edge’s old pal could win this won! Fans again say “This is Awesome!” but Rollins is frustrated.
Rollins drags Edge back to a drop zone, he goes up top, but Edge SHOVES Rollins off! Rollins hits steel then fall through the table!! Fans lose their minds for that one! Edge drags himself out of the ring and brings Rollins out of the wreckage. Edge puts Rollins in the ring, covers, TWO!! Rollins is still in this somehow, fans sing and Edge pulls steel steps apart. Edge brings the base steps up and into the ring, then positions it at center. Edge brings Rollins up and over, but Rollins swings on him! Edge ducks to hit the EDGE-O-MATIC to the steps! Rollins is down on the steel but Edge isn’t done here. Edge has the chair, he stretches Rollins out on the steps, then climbs the corner.
Edge snarls, jumps, FULL METAL MACHO ELBOW to Rollins and the steps! Rollins flops off the steps, Edge crawls over to cover, TWO!! Rollins survives again but Edge takes aim from the corner. Rollins stands, Edge runs in, SUPERKICK from Rollins! Rollins reels Edge in, PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!?! Edge survives and Rollins is frustrated again. Rollins drags himself to a corner, aims at Edge and runs in, CURB- NO! Edge pops Rollins up to BUCKLE BOMB! Edge runs to SPEAR!! Edge flounders to the cover, TWO?!? Now Rollins survives and Edge can’t believe it! The fans are thunderous as Edge goes out of the ring and looks around under the ring.
Edge brings out a new table! He gets it in the ring, but then he thinks of something else. Edge looks under and finds a LADDER! We all know the Rated R Superstar loves those! Edge puts the ladder in the ring, too, and he aims to RAM Rollins down! Edge stands the ladder up in the corner, he brings Rollins around and ROCKS him with a haymaker. Edge whips Rollins corner to corner but Rollins reverses, Edge hits the ladder! The ladder falls with Edge, so Rollins smacks it off him! Rollins then fetches the table Edge brought in and sets it up in the center. Rollins positions it, brings Edge up and CLUBS away on the bad neck!
Rollins has a mad look in his eyes as he puts Edge on the table. Rollins takes the ladder to the corner and stands it up. Rollins climbs the ladder, but Edge springs up to hit Rollins first! Rollins hits back, Edge flops back to the table. Rollins climbs a little more but Edge hits him again! Edge headbutts Rollins, climbs up to join Rollins, but Rollins claws eyes to stop the superplex. Rollins CLUBS Edge more, then gets up to SUPER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB Edge through the table!! Cover, TWO!?!? HOW?!? Rollins throws the table scraps out of the ring in anger, and thinks of what he has to do next. Rollins goes out, looks around under the ring, and he brings out the toolbox!
But Rollins also looks around for more. Edge staggers up to his feet and Rollins goes back in after him. SUPERKICK! Edge somehow stays up so Rollins kicks the legs out. Rollins wants to relive MSG, SUPERKICK! Edge flops over and Rollins wants him to get up. But then Rollins goes to the toolbox and brings out a CHAIN! Rollins wraps the chain around his boot like a brass knuckles! Rollins aims at Edge as Edge slowly sits back up. Rollins grins as he FULL METAL SUPERKICKS!! The referee checks on Edge and somehow Edge is still conscious. Rollins says, “This is how your fairy tale ends!”
Rollins puts Edge’s head on a chair, goes back to a corner, runs back in, but Edge moves! LOW BLOW with the chair edge!! Edge manages to stand up again, Rollins sputters as he gets back up, Edge SUPERKICKS Rollins down! Edge grits his teeth as he steadies himself and takes aim again. Rollins gets up for another SUPERKICK! Edge takes the chain off Rollins’ boot and uses it for the GLASGOW GRIN! Rollins wants to use a wrench but Edge gets it and he uses THAT for the GLASGOW GRIN!!! Rollins endures but Edge lets him go?! Edge gets a chair, puts Rollins’ head on it, and runs in to CURB STOMP Rollins to the chair!!! Cover, Edge wins!
Winner: Edge, by pinfall
The Rated R Superstar uses Rollins’ own move to finish this! Has Edge finally moved past The Architect to continue his comeback?
Mansoor VS Mustafa Ali!
The Star of Saudi Arabia returns home, but he’ll only be celebrating once he’s humbled the man who thought he needed to teach Mansoor how to survive. Will the Beacon be lucky to survive now that he’s lit a fire inside Mansoor?
The bell rings and fans are fired up as the two stare down. Mansoor and Ali circle, tie up, and Ali pulls hair. Mansoor headlocks, hits a takeover, but Ali pulls hair again. Ali fights up, pulls hair and then steps on Mansoor’s leg to get out of the headlock. Ali wrenches the arm, Mansoor rolls and kips up but Ali throws him down by his hair. Ali has the cording hold and tells Mansoor he needs to learn. Ali wrenches to a wristlock again, but Mansoor handsprings and WRINGS Ali. Ali kips up but Mansoor throws Ali down by hair! Mansoor has the cording hold, Ali rolls but Mansoor wrenches and YANKS the arm. Ali wrenches back but Mansoor uses the ropes to get around and arm-drag!
Things speed up, Mansoor wheelbarrows to a victory roll and STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO, but Mansoor dropkicks Ali out of the ring! Ali seethes and tells fans to shut up but Mansoor waits on him. Ali gets in, gets around but Mansoor switches to SLAM Ali down. Ali fights up, backs Mansoor into the corner and mule kicks as he lets off. Ali goes to Mansoor and CHOPS him in the corner! Mansoor snarls as Ali talks trash to the fans, and Mansoor dodges to CHOP Ali back! And CHOP again! Ali reverses the whip but Mansoor goes up and over and CLOBBERS Ali! Mansoor whips, Ali holds ropes and bails out!
Mansoor gets annoyed but then he WRECKS Ali with a dropkick! Mansoor drags Ali back up to the apron, but Ali YANKS him down! Mansoor hits apron on the way down and fans boo as Ali leaves him behind. The ring count climbs, Mansoor gets up but Ali slings out to THROW Mansoor into the barriers! Ali drags Mansoor up and puts him in the ring. Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Ali clamps onto Mansoor with a Camel Clutch! Mansoor endures as Ali pulls back and fans rally up. Mansoor gets one arm free, then the other, but Ali shifts to a sleeper. Mansoor fights up, Ali elbows him in the shoulder! Ali brings Mansoor around but Mansoor blocks the suplex!
Ali CLUBS away on Mansoor, tries again, but Mansoor slips out o to RAM Ali into buckles! Ali bucks the O’Conner Roll to TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally for Mansoor as Ali slaps him around. “You’re gonna let them down! Just like you always do!” Ali stomps Mansoor in the corner and calls him a loser before he KICKS Mansoor in the chest. Ali says Mansoor is worthless, then KICKS him again! “You are nothing!” Mansoor blocks the kick this time and he glares at Ali as he stands up. Fans fire up as Mansoor eggs Ali on! Ali chops but Mansoor fires off with haymakers! Ali reverse the whip but Mansoor boots and ENZIGURIS! Then atomic drop to SPINEBUSTER!
Fans fire up with Mansoor and he stalks Ali. Mansoor wants Ali to get up but Ali begs for mercy. Mansoor boots Ali to the corner then fires off haymakers! Mansoor stomps, the ref counts, Mansoor lets off at 4. Mansoor runs in but Ali BOOTS him! Ali runs, into a LARIAT! Ali bails out but Mansoor builds speed and DIVES into a GAMANGIRI! Ali gets up top, 450 but he has to roll through as Mansoor dodges! Ali runs back in but into an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly into the corner! Mansoor goes up top with Ali down, and Mansoor MOONSAULTS! Mansoor clutches his neck as he crawls to the cover, TWO!! KOJI KLUTCH!!
Ali has Mansoor caught but fans rally up! Mansoor crawls, drags Ali along, but he’s fading! Mansoor gets a second wind to get the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Ali holds on until 4! Mansoor sputters but fans rally up again. Ali goes to the apron, then climbs up the corner. Ali aims, 450 FLOPS as Mansoor moves! Mansoor gets up and slingshots for the NECKBREAKER! Cover, Mansoor wins!
Winner: Mansoor, by pinfall
And the star shines bright in his hometown! But Ali is a sore loser and he attacks from behind! Ali stomps away on Mansoor then stomps him in the corner. But wait, who is that at the stage? They’re pretty covered up so it’s hard to tell. Even Ali is confused as he watches the man walk down the ramp. Whoever this is gets in the ring, and then reveals themselves as TAREK HAMDI! Saudi Arabia’s Olympic silver medalist in Karate is here to stand for the honor of his country! Ali tells Hamdi to leave, this doesn’t concern him. Hamdi says it does, and he squares up. Ali swings but into a ROUNDHOUSE!
Hamdi helps Mansoor up and fans are loving this moment! Mansoor raises Hamdi’s hand in victory, but all of Riyadh celebrates with these two! Will Mansoor use this moment to rise up in the ranks on SmackDown?
Titus O’Neil and Natalya make a special presentation.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the WWE is proud to honor four amazing women who defeated breast cancer from right here in Riyadh. Join in a round of applause for these brave women and the Zahra Breast Cancer Association. To them and everyone fighting this dreadful disease around the world, the WWE thanks you!
Raw Tag Team Championships: RKBRO VS AJ Styles & Omos!
The Viper and the Stallion have been going back and forth with the Phenomenal One and the Mountain of a Man, namely in terms of pulling one over on each other. But things are serious now, and only one team can reign! Will Randy Orton & Matt Riddle bring down Styles & Omos? Or will this match be #PhenomenallyDoneColossallyWon as Styles & Omos get their belts back?
Riddle has Orton hold on as they make their entrance. Styles & Omos think this is Riddle running away, and Orton is getting upset, but Riddle comes back riding a camel! Orton is in disbelief but he still walks with Riddle and his camel to the ring. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and one way or another, this feud from the Summer finally ends in the Fall!
Riddle starts with Styles and fans rally as the two circle. Fans cheer on the “BRO! BRO! BRO!” but Styles kicks and CLUBS Riddle down. Styles stomps Riddle to the corner then runs in, but Riddle dodges to fire off BRO KICKS! Riddle whips, Styles reverses but Riddle goes up and over and KICKS Styles off his feet! Tag to Orton and RKBRO mugs Styles. Orton bumps Styles off buckles, fans fire up and Orton whips. Styles reverses, Orton dodges but Styles denies the RKO at the last second! Styles runs into a kick, Orton uppercuts him down! Orton stomps Styles’ leg, then the other leg. Orton drags Styles to stand on Styles’ arm and stomp it down!
Orton scrapes his laces off Styles’ face, then tags in Riddle. Orton gives Riddle a boost for the ASSISTED FLOATING BRO! Cover, TWO! Riddle drags Orton up with a gut wrench and a spin! Then the suplex! But Styles ended up in his own corner! Riddle dares Omos to tag in, so Omos tags in! Omos says Riddle’s gonna get this work. Riddle runs but bounces off Omos’ shoulder! Styles shouts, “MORE!” and Omos scoops. Riddle slips out and tags in Orton! Fans fire up but Omos grins as he dares Orton to get in. Orton stares Omos down as they circle. Orton throws a forearm but Omos wants to see if he can hit harder. Omos runs to forearm again! But then Omos shoves him and runs him over!
Styles is fired up for Omos as Omos looms over Orton. Orton gets up, Omos grabs him by an ear and stands him up. Omos scoops and carries Orton to SNAKE EYES off the corner! Omos stands on Orton at the ropes, and even mocks Orton’s pose! The ref counts, Omos hops off and drags Orton over. Tag to Styles, Styles stomps Orton around, but Riddle gets fans rallying for “RANDY! RANDY!” Orton kicks back, throws hands, but runs into a dropkick! Cover, TWO! Styles grows frustrated but he wants Omos to finish this off. Tag to Omos and Omos stalks Orton. Omos clamps on a hand onto Orton’s shoulder and squeezes tight!
Orton endures and fans rally up for him. Orton fights up, and pokes Omos’ eyes! Hot tags to Riddle and Styles! Riddle shoulders into Styles, spins him around and PELES! Riddle kips up, runs into forearm smash Styles, then gives one to Omos! BROSPLODER for Styles, then a PENALTY- NO, Styles ducks that, dodges the standing moonsault, but not the BROTON! PENALTY KICK hits the second time! Cover, TWO! Fans still rally and Riddle brings Styles up to a fireman’s carry. Styles slips out, spins Riddle around and PELES! Styles reels Riddle in, Riddle slips out of the clash to fire off strikes!
Styles ducks the roundhouse to fire off the Phenomenal Blitz, only for Riddle to FINAL FLASH! Tag to Orton! Orton kicks, throws Styles into Omos, then hits the POWERSLAM! Fans fire up as Orton puts Styles through ropes, but Omos is on the apron! Omos choke grips but Riddle gets Omos’ foot! Omos kicks Riddle down but Orton hotshots Omos down! Styles ROCKS Orton with a forearm, then springboards, into an RKO!! Tag to Riddle and he’s up top, FLOATING BRO!! Cover, RKBRO wins!
Winners: RKBRO, by pinfall (still Raw Tag Team Champions)
The unlikely duo is still on top of the Raw Tag Division! Are they finally moving on from Styles & Omos? And if so, who is next to challenge the Viper & the Stallion for the gold?
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
Is she in any way worried about momentum given her lose to Sasha Banks last Friday? Becky whips off her sunglasses to glare at Kevin Patrick. She expected more from him, as friends from “the old country.” Kevin finally gets his big moment with her and wants to talk about Sasha cheating? He asks if Becky’s worried about momentum, but he should be asking “Esther.” She was on the run of a lifetime before Becky punched her in the face at SummerSlam. Momentum only means it hurts more when you hit a wall, and Becky’s the wall. But a Triple Threat means you can lose without being part of the decision.
She knows how they work, Kevin! She knows that either challenger can weasel their way to a win, steal the title, and never having to beat her. But if you think she’s going to rob the people of history and let either of those fools win, you aren’t paying attention. It is time for The Man to remind everyone just who the hell she is! But will #BigTimeBecks simply lose big on this historic night?
Queen’s Crown Finals: Zelina Vega VS “Doudrop” Piper Niven!
La Muneca has already declared herself queen and says she loves her loyal subjects. But is she going to eat her words when she gets #DouDROPPED? Or will she find a way to pop her opponent’s bubbly spirit and take the throne?
The bell rings and Vega says Piper has a way to go. They get face to face and Piper has the height advantage but Zelina shoves her. Piper shoves Zelina down! Zelina gets up to throw a forearm, then dodges to kick away on Piper’s leg. Piper blocks the kick to headbutt Zelina down! Zelina bails out but Piper waits for her to get up on the apron. Piper storms over but Zelina hotshots her away! Zelina climbs up, leaps, but Piper easily catches her. Piper pops Zelina up but Zelina sunset flips! Piper stays up, drags Zelina back up, and then CLOBBERS her! And again! Piper gets Zelina up, scoops her, and SLAMS her! Piper then drops an elbow and fans fire up.
Zelina goes to a corner, Piper stomps her then steps on her then climbs the corner. Zelina trips Piper up, then tilt-o-whirls for a DDT! Cover, TWO! Zelina is surprised but Piper gets to a corner. Zelina JUMP KICKS her down, then KNEES her against ropes! Cover, TWO! Zelina grows frustrated and she clamps onto Piper with a dragon sleeper! Piper endures, fans rally up and Piper fights up to her feet. Zelina becomes a backpack, but Piper RAMS her into buckles! Piper is free, runs back in, but Zelina kicks her legs out! Zelina hops on but Piper lets her slip right off, to LARIAT! Both women are down and Zelina crawls to a corner.
Piper rallies the fans up and she runs corner to corner, but Zelina dodges the cannonball! Zelina hits a CODE BREAKER! Piper is down, METEORA! Zelina drags Piper but Piper’s pretty big. Zelina manages a cover, TWO! Zelina is beside herself, but she runs, only for Piper to scoop for a SCRAPBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Zelina survives and now Piper is surprised. Fans rally and Piper grabs at Zelina. Zelina holds the ropes, Piper YANKS her off, then hits the BACK SENTON! Cover, TWO!! Zelina survives but Piper runs again, to BASEMENT FLOP as Zelina moves! Zelina hops on, CODE RED!! Cover, Zelina wins!!
Winner: Zelina Vega, by pinfall (inaugural Queen’s Crown winner)
La Muneca is victorious, and is now La Reina! She goes right to the throne, puts on the cape and crown, and holds up the scepter. “All Hail Queen Zelina!” But will Zelina use this reign to finally become champion?
No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere: Goldberg VS Bobby Lashley!
What started as a dream match of Spear VS Spear turned into a waking nightmare when things got personal. The Icon wants revenge for what the Rocky Mountain Machine did to his son, but will it be so easy when nothing is holding either man back?
The bell rings and Lashley already has a chain around his fist! Goldberg fires off on Lashley, Lashley keeps his guard up and then ROCKS Goldberg with metal punches! Lashley throws more and more haymakers as Goldberg is against the ropes, then Lashley POSTS Goldberg! Goldberg shakes out the cobwebs but he’s already got scratches that are bleeding. Lashley throws more hands, digs his knees into Goldberg in the corner, then lets off to go outside. Lashley brings a chair from the timekeeper’s area and SMACKS Goldberg on the back! And then again! Lashley puts the chair down and brings Goldberg up to POST him again!
Lashley goes back out, and gets a TABLE! Lashley puts that in the ring, Goldberg sputters but Lashley throws elbows over and over on Goldberg! Lashley stands on Goldberg’s legs, especially the braced left leg! Lashley then sets up the table in the corner, grins as he goes back and CHOP BLOCKS Goldberg’s bad leg! Lashley soaks up the heat from the fans and then stomps Goldberg’s bad leg. Lashley gives Goldberg some ground ‘n’ pound, puts the chair around Goldberg’s bad leg, and then pushes down on it like a vice! Then he STOMPS the chair to jam the leg! Lashley positions the chair and climbs up the corner, to jump and STOMP the chair!!
Fans boo but Lashley soaks up the heat. Lashley watches Goldberg flounder on one good leg, snarls as Goldberg stands at the ropes, and then runs corner to corner to SPEAR but Goldberg moves! Lashley crashes through table all alone!! Goldberg gets the bad leg moving while Lashley writhes in the wreckage. Lashley flounders up, Goldberg takes aim now, and he runs in to SPEAER Lashley down! Goldberg fires up and drags Lashley up, reels him in, and suplexes for the JACKHAMMER!! But Goldberg won’t end it here, he literally takes the gloves off. Goldberg throws Lashley outside, goes out after him, and runs in to SPEAR Lashley through the timekeeper’s area!
“You touched my son, you’re dead!” Goldberg leaves Lashley behind to then check around under the ring. Goldberg takes steel steps apart then goes back for Lashley. Goldberg bumps Lashley off barriers for the front row to get even closer to the action. Goldberg also smacks Lashley off the announce desk! Goldberg says this is to the death, and he brings Lashley around to bump him off more barriers! Lashley has blood coming from somewhere on his arm but Goldberg isn’t done! He pushes Lashley’s face into the steel steps and says Lashley will pay. Goldberg picks up the other half of the steps, but Lashley moves before the SMASH!
Goldberg stalks Lashley up the ramp and to the stage. Lashley wants to stop here, but The Hurt Business arrives as reinforcements! They have kendo sticks and Shelton Benjamin runs in first! Into a BOOT! Cedric Alexander runs in, into a BACK DROP! And now Goldberg has a kendo stick! He and Lashley stare down, Goldberg SMACKS Lashley in the ribs then SMACKS him on the back! Then SMACKS him down again! Goldberg BREAKS his kendo stick and throws it away. Lashley staggers up, Goldberg SPEARS Lashley off the stage!! They crawl down through spare tables, Goldberg covers, Goldberg wins!
Winner: Goldberg, by pinfall
And the Icon has avenged his family’s honor! Lashley is lucky to survive Goldberg’s wrath, will this moment humble him and The Hurt Business?
King of the Ring Finals: Finn Balor VS Xavier Woods!
One may be a Prince, but the other is a dreamer who has always wanted more! Only one man can ascend to the throne, who will wear the crown and join legends in the history books?
The bell rings and the two fist bump to show respect. The fans cheer and the two circle. They tie up, Balor waistlocks, Woods wrenches to a wristlock. Woods hammerlocks, Balor reaches around to then shift and headlock. Woods powers up but can’t power out as Balor holds tight. Balor hits a takeover, Woods rolls it to a cover, ONE! Woods fights up, puts Balor on ropes, and the two let off cleanly. Balor then gets around to spin, snapmare and headlock, but Woods slips out to hammerlock. Balor rolls around, trips Woods and gets a headlock. Woods moves around, Balor cranks the headlock but Woods headscissors, only for Balor to kip out.
Woods tilt-o-whirls to a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Woods keeps on Balor with an armlock, digs his elbow in, but Balor fights up. Woods wrenches, YANKS on the arm, whips but Balor reverses. Woods sunset flips, Balor rolls through and basement dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Balor clamps on a chinlock, fans rally up as Woods endures. Woods fights up, powers up and back suplexes, but Balor holds on! Woods moves around, and he gets the ropebreak as Balor gets the crossface! Balor lets off, to CHOP Woods, then snapmare and go after the arm! Balor puts on a half straitjacket and fans rally up as Woods endures again.
Woods fights up, Balor CLUBS him but Woods hits back! Woods CHOPS, shoves and LEG LARIATS! Then mule kick to a BACK SENTON! Balor staggers into a drop toehold! Woods runs and dropkicks Balor against ropes! Woods aims from the apron, Balor runs in but into a GAMANGIRI! Woods steps in but Balor blocks the DDT to trip Woods up for a DOUBLE STOMP! Woods writhes and sputters as he goes to a corner. Balor runs in to CHOP! Balor bumps Woods off buckles, CHOPS him again, but Woods ROCKS Balor with forearms and CHOPS! Balor ROCKS Woods, whips, but Woods reverses. Balor reverses back, ELBOW DROP DDT! Cover, TWO!
Balor aims from the corner, runs in and SLINGBLADES Woods back down! Woods staggers, Balor runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Woods snarls but fans rally up as the two stand. Woods CHOPS, throws off the armband and CHOPS again! Woods forearms, CHOPS, repeat! He fires off then whips but Balor reverses, only for Woods to kick him back! Balor CHOPS, Wolds ROLLING ELBOWS but Balor PELES! Both men are down again but fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as both men slowly stir. Balor sits up, drags Woods up but Woods fireman’s carries! Balor fights out with elbows and he keeps elbowing Woods down to the mat!
Balor dragon sleepers and drags Woods up but Woods turns that to a cradle! TWO!! Balor narrowly escapes, Woods BOOTS him from the corner! Woods goes up but Balor GAMANGIRIS Woods down! Balor goes to the corner, but Woods SHORYUKENS! Woods goes up top and brings Balor up, SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Balor survives and both men are down again. Woods stands up and goes to a corner. Woods climbs up, tightrope and LIMIT- KNEES!! Balor counters and covers, TWO! SLINGBLADE! SHOTGUN DROPKICK! Woods is in the drop zone and Balor goes up top! COUP DE- NO! Woods moves and gets the arm, La Magistrol! TWO!! ENZIGURI from Woods!
Woods mule kicks, reels Balor in, suplex to GUT BUSTER! Woods sets Balor back in the center and goes back to the corner! LIMITBREAKER ELBOW!! Cover, Woods wins!!
Winner: Xavier Woods, by pinfall (2021 King of the Ring)
Woods says this was his destiny, and destiny has been fulfilled! He goes to the throne and puts on the cape. He picks up the scepter and dons the crown, for “All Hail King Xavier!” Woods says he has the power, he calls the shots, will Woods use this to reign over SmackDown?
WWE World Championship: Big E VS Drew McIntyre!
The Powerhouse of Positivity took the title off Bobby Lashley thanks to his Money in the Bank contract and finally reached the pinnacle of the WWE. However, his win freed the Scottish Warrior from his banishment, and now McIntyre wants this title back! Will McIntyre finally have his moment and begin his third reign? Or will Big E refuse to let his moment end after waiting for so long?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and much of the WWE’s landscape is shaped right here and now!
Big E and McIntyre stare down and Big E says McIntyre’s never been in the ring with someone like him. The two tie up, go around, and end up in a deadlock. They break, go again, and Big E headlocks. McIntyre powers out, the two ram shoulders and neither falls. Big E dares McIntyre to try that, McIntyre runs and they ram shoulders. Again both men stay up and McIntyre grins. They tie up with knuckle locks, McIntyre kicks one and wrenches to headlock. Big E powers out but McIntyre goes up and over in the corner. McIntyre runs to run Big E over! And arm-drag him down to a cording hold! Big E endures the grind, fights up, and arm-drags free!
Things speed up, Big E hurdles then CLOBBERS McIntyre! Big E puts McIntyre on the apron, CLUBS him in the chest over and over, but lets off to then climb up. McIntyre gets away so Big E goes around the way, into an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! The ring count climbs, McIntyre puts Big E in a 5. McIntyre drags Big E up, bumps him off buckles then throws big haymakers and CHOPS Big E hits back, whips but McIntyre reverses to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! And then rolling clutch, TWO! McIntyre clamps onto Big E with a chinbar and armlock. Fans rally as Big E fights up, but McIntyre grinds him back down.
Big E fights up, throws body shots, then runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife, TWO! McIntyre watches Big E rise, then brings him up to CHOP! McIntyre ROCKS Big E, CHOPS him again, then whips to ropes. Big E reverses but McIntyre kicks and runs. Big E catches McIntyre for an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! And then another! Big E baits McIntyre in, into the side Belly2Belly! Fans fire up as Big E swivels them hips! Big E runs side to side but into an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! McIntyre clinches to OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! NECKBREAKER! McIntyre kips up and fans fire up! McIntyre watches Big E rise and brings him up for underhooks, but Big E wrenches out to Belly2Belly!
Big E runs and hits the BIG SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Big E keeps his cool and claps. The fans clap along, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” Big E scoops McIntyre but McIntyre slips off to rolling O’Conner, TWO! Big E runs but into a scoop MICHINOKU! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre catches his breath, gets to a corner and goes up to the top rope. Big E stands, McIntyre jumps but Big E dodges to come back, only to be put in a corner. McIntyre runs into the Urenag-E! Cover, TWO! Big E waits for McIntyre to stand while fans rally and duel. GLASGOW KISS! McIntyre swings but into a backslide! TWO, McIntyre hooks the arms, FUTURE SHOCK! Cover, TWO!!
Fans say “This is Awesome!” as Big E survives! McIntyre waits for Big E to rise, and he runs in, but Big E POWERBOMBS! Then STRETCH MUFFLER! McIntyre endures as he hangs upside-down and Big E cranks the leg! But McIntyre drags Big E down, only for Big E to push him away! Scoop and BIG ENDING!! Cover, TWO!??! McIntyre survives and shocks Big E! Big E shakes that off, gets McIntyre up and hoists him to the top rope. McIntyre hops down but Big E CLUBS him. Big E drags McIntyre back up as he climbs, and Big E brings McIntyre onto his shoulder! McIntyre fights with clubbing forearms, then jumps up to SUPER BULLDOG! Cover, TWO!!
Fans are thunderous as McIntyre aims from the corner. McIntyre runs but Big E ducks the Claymore! McIntyre flops to the apron, Big E waits for him to stand. Big E builds speed but McIntyre gets in, CLAYMORE!! Cover, TWO!?!! Now Big E shocks McIntyre and fans lose their minds! McIntyre gets up, fans want that “One More Time!” and he gets Big E up. McIntyre scoops, but Big E slips off! Big E shoves then dodges McIntyre to tilt-o-whirl scoop, for a BIG ENDING!! Cover, Big E wins!!
Winner: Big E, by pinfall (still WWE World Champion)
And that’s big! The Powerhouse of Positivity keeps this title around his waist and on Monday Night Raw! Will Big E continue to prove himself worthy against challenger after challenger?
SmackDown Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Bianca Belair VS Sasha Banks!
The Man came ’round at SummerSlam when The Boss was MIA, and she took the title off The EST in 26 seconds! And she hasn’t let anyone forget it, either. But will no one forget when #BigTimeBecks defeats two opponents at once to keep the title? Or will it be even more memorable when someone wins it off her here in Riyadh?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and one way or another, this will be big for the WWE Women’s Division!
The three stare down as they circle, and Sasha kicks Becky to headlock Bianca. Bianca powers out and follows, Sasha ducks but Bianca handsprings and runs Becky over with a shoulder. Sasha whips Bianca then hurdles but Bianca catches Sasha’s crossbody! Becky hops on for a sleeper! But Bianca RAMS Becky into buckles, then swings Sasha into her! Down goes Becky, Bianca FALL AWAY SLAMS Sasha! Bianca kips up, fans rally and she runs but into Sasha’s knees. Sasha goes up but Bianca ROCKS her! Bianca then trophy lifts Sasha and carries her around with one arm! Then she DROPS Sasha, only for Becky to trip her up and throw her down!
Becky goes after Sasha but into a body scissor clutch! TWO, and Sasha wheelbarrows to victory roll! TWO, and Sasha knees Becky low. Sasha runs in at the corner, goes up and around to arm-drag and dragon’s lair but Becky turns that to a ghost pin! TWO, and Sasha SLAPS Becky! Sasha knuckle locks, goes up and up and arm-drags! Cover, TWO as Becky goes Matrix! Becky dusts herself off, things speed up, Sasha tilt-o-whirls and throws Becky into Bianca! Becky holds off the Backstabber but Sasha blocks the mule kick to trip Becky. METEORA! Cover, TWO! Sasha brings Becky up, headlocks, but Bianca is on the apron.
Sasha kicks Bianca and gets a BULLDOG to the BANK STATEMENT! But Bianca rushes in to drag Sasha off and bump her off buckles. Bianca brings Sasha around to bump her off more buckles, then she stomps her down. Becky storms over, brings Bianca around but Bianca ducks the punch. Becky elbows Bianca away, monkey flips Sasha at Bianca, but Sasha uses that to roll and RANA Bianca into Becky! Sasha then runs in to DOUBLE KNEE Becky! But Bianca drags Sasha into the torture rack! Becky is up, SHOTGUN MISSILE DROPKICK knocks Bianca down and sends Sasha flying! All three women are down but the fans fire up, “This is Awesome!”
Becky crawls to cover Bianca, TWO! She hurries to cover Sasha, TWO! Becky grows frustrated but Sasha bails out. Becky kicks Bianca around, then hits a NECK SNAPPER! Fans fire up with The Man and she runs to drop a leg, brother! Then an elbow! Becky fires up again and runs, but Bianca avoids the leg! Bianca swings but Becky dodges to pick an ankle, throw an elbow and sweep the legs to a BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Becky sees Sasha and storms over. Sasha throws a forearm but she shoulders into Becky’s knee! Becky uppercuts, back kicks, then goes up to GUILLOTINE LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!
Sasha flounders away and Becky is frustrated again but the fans are loving this. Becky stomps Bianca then stomps Sasha. Becky brings Bianca up to BECKSPLODER! She gets Sasha up, BECKSPLODER! Cover on them both, TWO!! Becky says this is HER title, and then she CLUBS them each in turn. Becky’s the game changer, the history maker, this is HERS! Becky climbs up, leaps, but they both catch her! Becky tries to apologize and say they’re still cool, but they DOUBLE BUCKLE BOMB her! Fans fire up as The EST and The Boss stare down. They go, Bianca rolls Sasha up, TWO! Sasha rolls Bianca up, TWO! Sasha tilt-o-whirls to a crucifix pin, TWO! Bianca gets a ghost pin, TWO!
Sasha runs but Bianca blocks the takedown to turn her around. Sasha fights the backslide and fans rally as Sasha arm-drags. Bianca comes back to run Sasha over! Bianca drags Sasha up, whips her to a corner but Sasha reverses. Bianca goes up and over and handsprings to come back with a dropkick! Bianca fires up, spins Sasha around and reels her in for a suplex! Sasha escapes and spins Bianca to snap suplex! Una amiga as Sasha gets Bianca up! Dos Amigas, and then THREE AMIGAS! Fans rally for “EDDIE! EDDIE!” and “SASHA! SASHA!” as she climbs up. Sasha gives Becky some stomps, then reaches the top to FROG SPLASH but has to roll through!
Bianca comes back, Sasha dodges to METEORA Becky! Bianca runs in, NIGHTSHADE! Sasha runs but Bianca POUNCES her! Sasha falls out of the ring, Bianca goes after Becky but Becky dodges to JUMP KICK! Becky comes back, manages to body scissor roll Bianca to a cover, TWO! Bianca has the sunset flip, TWO! Becky runs in to knee low! Becky whips Bianca but Bianca reverses. Becky goes up and mule kicks, but runs into a SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO! Fans rally, Bianca runs in but Becky BOOTS her away. Becky then back elbows but Bianca blocks to get the torture rack! Sasha is on the apron, Bianca uses Becky to knock her down!
Bianca throws Becky but she lands out on her feet! Becky tilt-o-whirls but into a GUTBUSTER! Bianca runs to SPLASH onto knees! Becky runs in to trip Bianca to a jackknife, TWO! Sasha tries to add her weight but Bianca still bridges up! Sasha sunset flips but Bianca stays up to suplex Becky, then she stomps Sasha before she SLAMS Becky down! The strongEST for sure, and she runs to handspring, only to FLOP as both Sasha and Becky move! Fans rally up as Becky and Sasha get Bianca in DISARM-HER AND BANK STATEMENT!! Bianca endures the dueling submissions but Sasha kicks Becky down.
Sasha puts Becky in a corner and stomps away. Fans fire up for The Boss but Becky EuroUppers back! And again and again! Becky jump kicks in the corner, then pushes Sasha down to go up top. Sasha gets under the dropkick and reels Becky in, BACKSTABBER to BANK STATEMENT! Becky endures, reaches, powers up, but Bianca handsprings to MOONSAULT onto them both! Cover on Becky, TWO! Cover on Sasha, TWO! All three women are down but fans fire up again. Becky flops out of the ring but Bianca runs at Sasha in a corner to RAM a shoulder in! Bianca even throws body shots, then she backs up to run in. Sasha slips out to the apron to KNEE Bianca!
Sasha tilt-o-whirls in to throw Bianca, then throws her by her ponytail! Fans rally for Sasha and she drags Bianca up by the ponytail. Sasha plays around and uses the tail to reel Bianca in for KNEE after KNEE! But Bianca blocks the kick, uses the tail to flip Sasha around to an O’CONNER BRIDGE! But Becky breaks it in time! Becky scowls as she runs in to forearm Sasha! Then she goes corner to corner to forearm Bianca! Sasha adds knees, but Becky spins Sasha around, butterfly- NO! Sasha slips out, but Becky reels her in, MANHANDLE SLAM! Cover, Bianca breaks it in time!! Fans are thunderous as all three women are down!
Becky hits Bianca back and they brawl on the mat. They pick up speed, Bianca hammers away on Becky then shoves her. Becky gets around, MAN- NO! Bianca slips out, chicken wings, but Becky victory rolls Bianca into the corner! Bianca ends up on the apron, Becky fires away on her in the ropes! Becky brings Bianca throw the ropes by the ponytail, but Sasha kicks them both down! Sasha KNEES Bianca, runs side to side and she slides, but Bianca holds the ropes! Sasha can’t get Bianca to let go, Bianca back flips out of the bomb! Sasha mule kicks then brings Bianca around, uses the steep steps to tornado but Bianca denies the DDT!
Sasha reels Bianca in again, but Bianca fights the backstabber. Becky LEAPS off the announce desk to take them both down! Becky puts Bianca in the ring, hurries to get her up and around, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! ARMBAR! Bianca clasps hands to fight this off but Becky rolls to the DISARM-HER! But Sasha runs in, only for Becky to drop toehold! DOUBLE DISARM-HER!!! Both opponents endure, both opponents power up, Bianca has a DOUBLE FIREMAN’S! But Becky slips off, then Sasha! Sasha hits a BACKSTABBER! But Becky runs in, only for Sasha to spin her! Becky shoves her away, mule kicks and HEEL KICKS!
Becky drags Sasha back up, MAN- NO! Victory roll, but Becky blocks, only for Bianca to drag her into a torture rack! KISS OF DEATH! But Sasha whips, only for Bianca to reverse! Sasha drags Bianca out to join her! Sasha hurries back in after Becky, but Becky cradles! WITH ROPES! Becky wins!!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still SmackDown Women’s Champion)
Big Time Becks used Sasha and Bianca against each other, and now she’s taking this title with her to Raw! And with Raw Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair, going to SmackDown, what does this mean for the title scenes?
WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns w/ Paul Heyman VS Brock Lesnar!
The Tribal Chief is very familiar with his Special Counsel’s past as The Advocate to The Beast given the battles these two behemoths have had with each other. Heyman promises that he walks down to the ring with the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion and that he walks back up the ramp with the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion. But then, who will that be after this newest chapter in Reigns VS Lesnar?
Heyman hands the belt to Roman on stage so that he can summon the pyro. Roman gives the belt to Heyman to carry as a banner as they go to the ring. Heyman gives the belt back and Roman raises it for more pyro. Then Lesnar makes his entrance, with his own pyro. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see which Heyman Guy comes out the guy.
Fans rally for “SUPLEX CITY!” already as Lesnar and Roman circle. They tie up against the ropes, Roman puts Lesnar in the corner then gets away. Lesnar grins as he and Roman reset. They circle, fans fire up and Lesnar kicks low to CLUB away on Roman’s back! Lesnar waistlocks but Roman elbows free! Roman throws haymakers, but Lesnar gets around to waistlock! Roman holds ropes, throws elbows again and is free. Roman throws uppercuts but Lesnar RAMS him into a corner! Lesnar RAMS into Roman again and again! Roman comes back with big forearms! Lesnar gets around but Roman grabs the ropes!
Roman elbows free yet again, but then Lesnar ducks the clothesline to GERMAN SUPLEX! And so it begins! Roman grabs the buckle in the corner but Lesnar pulls and pulls. The ref counts, Lesnar CLUBS Roman, then RAMS into him! And again! And again! Lesnar then stomps Roman down, lets off, and looms over Roman in the corner. Lesnar stomps Roman, brings him up, but Roman hotshots and trips Lesnar up! Lesnar BOOTS Roman into the barriers! But Roman comes back with haymakers, then POSTS Lesnar! Roman catches his breath, the ring count climbs, Lesnar stands and picks Roman up! Roman grabs post so Lesnar throws him into the ring.
Fans rally and duel as Lesnar gets on the apron. Roman runs in to SUPERMAN PUNCH Lesnar down! Lesnar hits the floor, Roman hears the ring count but builds speed to FLY! Direct hit and down goes Lesnar! Fans lose their minds as Roman and Lesnar slowly rise. Lesnar gets in the ring at 5 of 10, but Roman follows. Roman aims as Lesnar stands, SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!! Lesnar survives and Roman is shocked! Fans rally and duel harder as Roman goes to a corner. Roman locks ‘n’ loads, SUPERMAN PUNCH! Lesnar flounders, Roman reloads and SUPERMAN PUNCH! Lesnar falls in the corner but still gets up! Lesnar shakes out the cobwebs, Roman aims again, “OOAH~!”
Roman run but Lesnar hurdles and Roman POSTS himself!! Fans say, “This is Awesome!” as Lesnar gets up and get a GERMAN SUPLEX! That’s two! He gets Roman for another GERMAN SUPLEX! That’s three! Lesnar wants Roman to get up again, and he roars! GERMAN SUPLEX! That’s four! Lesnar roars more and fans roar with him. Lesnar stands Roman up again, fireman’s carries and F5!! Cover, TWO!?!? Roman survives and no one can believe it! Fans are thunderous as they duel and Lesnar stalks Roman. Roman sputters, Lesnar drags Roman up, and fireman’s carries to F- NO! GUILLOTINE!! Lesnar powers up but Roman holds tight, Lesnar still SPINEBUSTERS!
Lesnar drags Roman up, fireman’s carries again, and F5, but into the ref!! Lesnar covers but no ref! Lesnar would’ve won by now but it doesn’t matter! Lesnar throws the ref out of the ring but he turns around into a SPEAR!! Both men are down, there’s no ref, and Heyman watches both men. Heyman throws the title belt into the ring and shouts, “You know what to do with it!” But who did he say that to? He threw the belt in the middle, was that by accident? The two tug-o-war over the belt, but here come the Usos! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS!! Maybe that was the plan? Roman gets the belt to CLOBBER Lesnar! A new ref appears and counts the cover, Roman wins!!
Winner: Roman Reigns, by pinfall (still WWE Universal Champion)
Was Heyman using the belt as a distraction just so Lesnar would lose focus? He still leaves with the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed Universal Champion, but was it the one he was expecting?
My Thoughts:
Honestly, this was a great night for the WWE. Now, obviously Goldberg VS Lashley had just a clumsy story build to this point, but even that was a decent match given they also added Falls Count Anywhere outta nowhere. And a Spear off the stage was a good finish either way. Goldberg won and he wasn’t a liability, that’s the most fans can ask for. One thing WWE is figuring out is that even kickoff matches can be fun, which Usos VS Hurt Business was. Naturally, Usos win, there’s not really a reason for a team going to Raw to win over the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Kicking off the main show with HIAC was awesome, a lot of great story and references back to previous matches, and Edge winning was a natural choice. I’m still just confused as to why they both get drafted to the same show.
Mansoor VS Ali was really good and of course Mansoor wins in Saudi Arabia. But for one, I do like that Ali attacked after, this feud could and should continue on SmackDown. Also a nice moment for Saudi Arabia having their other hometown hero in Hamdi having a part to play on the show. RKBRO VS Styles & Omos was good and I figured RKBRO would win. It’s time for them to move on from Styles & Omos, maybe to Hurt Business since we never saw Lashley get his title shot because of MVP’s injury. Then, the Queen’s Crown finals barely did any better than the other rounds, three paragraphs is the longest match that tournament has had. It’s still great for Vega to win because she hasn’t had much of anything, but I’m sure she and Piper could’ve given way more than what we got.
Meanwhile, Balor VS Woods was great stuff, and it is so great for Woods to win. He was talking about KOTR since last year, he is essentially the onscreen reason this tournament even came back, it is only right that he won. Woods will bring the crown to SmackDown, I can’t wait to see how King Xavier does things on Fridays. Big E VS McIntyre was great stuff, too, the false finishes really upped this one. With McIntyre leaving to SmackDown, of course Big E wins to keep this title on Raw. Again, I would’ve liked if McIntyre stayed on Raw to go for the US title and his Grand Slam, but maybe McIntyre is next for Roman. Big E could face just about anyone on Raw, who knows where they go with it.
The SmackDown Women’s Triple Threat was great stuff, the fans really love all three women, and they all got to give us great stuff. Each woman got really close to winning this, but given Charlotte Flair is bringing the Raw Women’s title to SmackDown, it only makes sense someone going to Raw brings the SmackDown title. With Bianca just losing to Charlotte, I suppose it makes sense Becky retains. We’re going to get a boring trade but again, I suppose Becky deserves to reign to make up for her time away. Maybe there’s something more or better planned, but more than likely not.
The Universal Championship story was really great stuff, especially considering Heyman’s part to play in this. Heyman was perfectly vague in his promos, implying his loyalty is to the championship, not the person holding it. He did a great job with that throw so that it was right between the two guys, while his facial expressions did make it seem like he expected things to go Lesnar’s way. I’m sure the next step is Heyman and The Bloodline trying to get past the suspicions and refocusing on other challengers. Survivor Series is next, so that is brand VS brand, they probably pick on The New Day on the road to Big E VS Roman. But again, McIntyre could try and take the title so he can have a rematch with Big E.
My Score: 8.7/10
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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.
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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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With Jade Cargill out of action, Naomi is stepping in to help Bianca Belair defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships tonight on SmackDown!
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Solo Sikoa is here!
The fans boo as the “Undisputed” Tribal Chief leads the Samoan Werewolf and Good Bad Guy to the ring. Roman Reigns put out the challenge for Tribal Combat, and on January 6th, in Los Angeles, for the first-ever Monday Night Raw on Netflix, it will happen! But first, Solo and his Bloodline go to the ring, and the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells them all, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” The fans boo instead, as expected. Solo lets that slide, and he says, “Roman Reigns sat on his little boat with The Wise Man and decided to challenge me on January 6th to a Tribal Combat match for the ula fala on Monday Night Raw, the debut on Netflix.”
The fans “WHAT?” Solo says instead of saying that, the fans should ACKNOWLEDGE HIM. The fans boo more, but Solo says shut your mouths and listen to what THE Tribal Chief has to say! The fans continue to boo and they continue to chant, “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells Roman that if he wants Tribal Combat, if he wants to take THE Tribal Chief to war, then let’s do it! Solo will leave his Bloodline behind, “WHAT?” Roman will leave his behind, “WHAT?” They’ll leave the Wise Man behind. “WHAT?” Jimmy and Jey, too. So listen and listen carefully: On January 6th, Solo walks in and walks OUT as THE Tribal Chief!
The fans boo more but Solo says on January 6th, he will STILL be the Head of the Table! He will STILL be YOUR Tribal Chief! And he will STILL have the ula fala! So Roman, after Solo beats your ass in LA, Roman can go back out on his little boat, sail off to the Island of Irrelevancy, and Roman can finally ACKNOWLEDGE SOLO. But wait! Drew McIntyre is here!? The Scottish Terminator has already hit Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Sami Zayn, but let’s not forget Solo was chief among those who screwed McIntyre out of the world championship. Solo has Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga stand down as McIntyre goes to the ring.
McIntyre grabs a mic but Solo tells him, “I gotta admit, I was very happy when you kicked my brother, Jimmy, in the face last week. Yes, I was very, very happy. But you better have a damn good reason why you’re interrupting me.” McIntyre says he’ll make it quick because it causes McIntyre physical pain to be this close to Solo and not beating Solo within an inch of his life. You like what McIntyre did to Jimmy? What about Sami and Jey? McIntyre wants to know, when Solo lies in bed at night, is he asking when McIntyre is coming after him? Because Solo is the one that cost McIntyre the title at Clash at the Castle.
Solo is the one who caused McIntyre’s family the pain and misery that caused him more pain and misery! But Solo also stood up to Roman Reigns. The only one to have the balls to stand up to Roman! The rest of them acted tough, acted like they were going to do something, but Roman snapped his fingers, didn’t change one bit. McIntyre’s heart says jump Solo, but McIntyre’s head says he and Solo have the same goal. So here’s what McIntyre is thinking: McIntyre can start working through the hit list, taking out more and more OG Bloodline members, and Solo does one thing for him: Take out Roman for good.
The fans boo but McIntyre says once all that business is finished, then he and Solo can settle theirs. But then JIMMY yanks McIntyre out of the ring! And CRACKS him with the crutch! And again! And then he runs up to CLOBBER McIntyre! McIntyre goes running into the crowd, Jimmy does his best to pursue, but now here comes LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade! The Bloodline has a Six Man Tag on their hands, will Knight even let Solo make it to LA?
Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade!
The brawl is on, Apollo after Tama, Andrade after Jacob, and Knight after Solo! Solo shoves back, but Knight LARIATS him up and out! Apollo DUMPS Tama and Andrade BOOTS Jacob! Apollo BOOTS Jacob, then Andrade BOOTS him again! Jacob tumbles out but Solo has him stand down! The Bloodline regroups while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and the match is already going as Apollo ducks ‘n’ dodges Tama to then slide under. Tama keeps moving, Apollo hurdles over, drops down, then DROPKICKS! Apollo fires up and the fans are with him, then Apollo gorilla presses Tama! The fans fire up and Apollo marches around. Apollo says this is for Solo, and he DROPS Tama! Tama flounders, Apollo brings him over, and he tags in Knight. Knight fires hands on Tama, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight brings Tama around to whip but Tama reverses. Knight catches Tama for a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Tama is tougher than that but Knight stomps him.
Tag to Andrade and the unlikely partners mug Tama. Andrade CHOPS Tama, then has him in a corner. Andrade tags Apollo, they double whip Tama to DOUBLE ELBOW! Apollo covers, TWO! Tama stays in this but Apollo drags Tama up. Apollo ROCKS Tama, the fans rally, and Apollo ROCKS Tama again. Apollo tags Andrade back in, they mug Tama, but Tama fires body shots! Tama shoves Andrade but Andrade RANAS on the return! Tama tumbles out, Jacob runs in, but Andrade DUMPS him out! Tag to Apollo, and then Andrade climbs! Apollo builds speed, and Apollo FLIES while Andrade ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!
The fans fire up as Knight then gets in to keep Solo back! Knight dares Solo to try something, but Solo stays back. Knight goes back to his corner while Apollo puts Tama in. The fans fire up as Apollo reels Tama in. Tama fires body shots and switches to a waistlock. Apollo elbows free, but Jacob sneaks a tag! Tama shoves Apollo and Jacob BODY CHECKS Apollo! The Werewolf is all geeked up while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Solo whips Apollo to ELBOW him down! Solo throws up the one but the fans boo. Solo drags Apollo up, bumps him off buckles, and the fans rally. Solo UPPERCUTS Apollo down, then stalks him along the ropes. Solo drags Apollo up but Apollo fires hands! Solo keeps Apollo from his corner but Apollo throws more shots! Solo whips Apollo hard into the Bloodline corner! Tag to Jacob and he looms over Apollo. Jacob drags Apollo up to scoop and SLAM! The fans boo but Jacob runs to SENTON, onto knees! Apollo saves himeslf and both men are down! They crawl, hot tag to Andrade!
El Idolo dodges Jacob, BLASTS Tama then ROCKS Solo! Andrade fires hands on Jacob, runs, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING FOREARM! Jacob tumbles to a corner while Andrade kips up! The fans fire up and chant “SI! SI! SI!” Andrade runs in, CIEN SHADOWES! Cover, TWO!! Jacob survives but Andrade keeps his cool. Andrade goes up a corner, MOONSAULT DOUBLE! Cover, TWO!! Andrade is frustrated now as Jacob survives again! Andrade thinks on what to do, and he brings Jacob up. Andrade fires forearms but Jacob grabs Andrade’s neck! Andrade fights free and fires more shots, but Solo sneaks a tag!
Andrade whips, Jacob reverses, but Andrade KICKS Jacob away! Jacob just roars! Andrade runs up, Jacob FLAPJACKS him into Solo’s HOTSHOT! That combo sends Andrade tumbling out to the floor, and Solo brings him up to POST him! The fans boo as The Bloodline stands tall, and Solo shows off his ula fala. Solo goes back to Andrade and puts him in the ring. Tag to Jacob, and Jacob whips for a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Andrade sputters and coughs while Jacob is geeked up again, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob watches Andrade crawl to the apron, and waits for him to go to a corner. Andrade sits up but into the HIP ATTACK! Jacob snarls as he kicks Andrade around. Tag to Solo and he whips Jacob for Jacob to whip him! Another HIP ATTACK on Andrade! Solo scowls at the fans, then talks trash on Andrade. Solo drags Andrade by his foot and brings him over to tag Tama. Tama then slingshot ELBOW DROPS! Andrade sputters more but Tama covers, TWO! Andrade is still in this, but Tama rains down fists on Andrade to keep him down! Tama HAMMERS and CLUBS Andrade, then he talks smack on Apollo and Knight.
Tama kicks Andrade to the Bloodline corner, drags him back up, and then fires a BODY SHOT! Andrade sputters, Tama tags Jacob, and then Jacob whips Tama in for a STINGER SPLASH! Andrade falls over, Jacob clamps claws into the shoulders! Andrade endures, fights up, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down! Jacob clamps the claws on again and really digs into Andrade’s shoulders! Andrade kicks and flails in pain but Jacob just thrashes him around more! Jacob shouts at Andrade but Andrade fights up to his feet! Andrade fires body shots, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down again! Jacob stalks Andrade to a corner as SmackDown returns to single picture.
The fans boo but Jacob rains down fists in the corner! Jacob then sucker punches Apollo! Andrade sits up, Jacob runs in, but Andrade moves! Hip attack hits buckles and the fans fire up! Andrade and Jacob crawl, Solo shouts for Jacob to get up! Jacob grabs Andrade’s foot and brings him up! Andrade ENZIGIRIS free! Hot tags to Tama and The Mega Star! The fans are thunderous as Knight dodges then CLOBBERS Tama! Tama flounders to a corner, Knight stomps away on him, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight stops at 4, but then he CLOBBERS Jacob! KNEE for Tama! Solo runs up to TOSS Knight!
Knight dodges Solo in the corner and hits a NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up even more and Knight tags Apollo. Knight hits Tama with the BIG back suplex! Apollo goes up top for the FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Tama survives but Apollo clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Knight WRECKS Jacob with a dropkick, and the Samoan Werewolf tumbles up and over the desk! Knight goes out to say that’s what Jacob gets, BUT SHINSUKE IS HERE!? Nakamura CLOBBERS Knight into the desk! The King of Strong Style gets away with that while the ref was busy checking Tama! Solo CLOBBERS Apollo, but Andrade whips Solo!
Solo reverses and ELBOWS Andrade! Solo drags Tama to their corner and then tags in. Solo aims at Apollo, HIP ATTACK! Solo hauls Apollo up, URENAGE! And then SAMOAN SPIKE!! Cover, Bloodline wins!!
Winners: The Bloodline, by pinfall
It seems Drew McIntyre isn’t the only one who is surprisingly on Solo’s side. The sinister samurai made sure to strike from the shadows to screw over Knight, will Knight make sure Nakamura comes to regret it? As for Solo, he is rolling towards the Raw Netflix debut, will he not need his Bloodline to retain the ula fala?
Backstage interview with Motor City Machine Guns.
Byron Saxton is with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin ahead of the emotional grudge match. Shelley takes on his former friend, student, and the man who betrayed MCMG to take those WWE Tag Team Championships. That man is Johnny Gargano, so what thoughts are flowing through Shelley’s mind? Shelley says it is one thought: Payback. Sabin says they’ve known Gargano almost 20 YEARS, and only now does Gargano let the mask fall away to show us the truth. Shelley says it cuts a lot deeper when it’s someone you considered a little brother. Shelley tells Johnny that he makes sure Gargano knows he made the BIGGEST mistake of his life.
Sabin asks Shelley if he’s ready to do this. Shelley says this is something he has to do alone. He wants to see if Gargano is man enough to do the same. Sabin says okay, let’s get warmed up. Shelley wants a 1v1 shootout with Johnny Wrestling, but will Gargano do anything but do this himself?
SmackDown shares footage from after Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Byron Saxton was with Chelsea Green & Piper Niven and said before anything else, congratulations. Chelsea pats herself on the back, Piper pats Chelsea a bit, too, and Byron takes her back through the closing moments. Unpretty-Her on Michin, the bell rings, and we hear Lilian Garcia say the words, “AND NEW Women’s United States Champion, Chelsea Green.” What went through her mind? Chelsea takes out her gum and puts it in “Bryan’s” hand, and then tells him that she always knew this would happen. He might be surprised, and that’s so cute, but she wasn’t. She’s been doing this for ten YEARS, and worked her entire life to be an overnight success.
This is Chelsea’s time! Red, white and Green! Say it with her, Bryan! #RedWhiteAndGreen. So then, let’s talk the historical significance. Chelsea will now go down in the history books as the FIRST-EVER Women’s US Champion, so how does she’s now synonymous with the likes of Harley Race, the first-ever Men’s US Champion? She would say, “Duh.” She’s in the books where she belongs. Probably should’ve been three years ago, but she was released. It should’ve been way back in 2015, but she wasn’t hired. So now is the time. NOW IS THE FREAKIN’ TIME!! Yes, it is her time. What does a Chelsea Green reign look like going forward?
Chelsea says it looks like she’s going to Disneyland, so she’s got a plane to catch. Can they wrap this up? Of course. Have fun in Disneyland. Yes, well-deserved. Piper calls for champagne. Will we never hear the end of this now that Chelsea has gold to go with the ego?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“What happened after Saturday Night’s Main Event was not my fault. There’s a lot of people to blame for it. Cody Rhodes, the referees, Nick Aldis, WWE Management, they’re all to blame. I was screwed out of winning that championship. What happened to me is a travesty, a tragedy! I should be standing here Undisputed WWE Champion, but I’m not. But I took this (the Winged Eagle belt) because I deserve it. And I’m not giving it back until I get what i want. Everyone needs to understand, you can only push a man so much until they snap. But the good news is, I haven’t snapped yet.
“It can all get so much worse, trust me. You don’t want me to snap. So Cody, Nick Aldis, WWE officials, what happens next is on all of you.” The Prizefighter has said his piece, will he hold the championship hostage until his demands are met?
DIY talks backstage.
Ciampa gets it, Gargano’s known MCMG a long time. So it surprises Ciampa that Shelley is so dumb! He wants this grudge match but he can’t win the tag titles back in a singles match. So what’s he doing? Gargano says Shelley wants his payback, that’s obvious. But Shelley wants to challenge Gargano’s manhood?! Gargano is all man! He made a kid! Yeah, Papa John, Daddy Ciampa, of course they made kids. But Shelley did specify that he wants to do this on his own, so Ciampa knows what that means, right? Ciampa has to stay backstage, too. Gargano will handle business by himself. He’s not some naive 18-year-old kid with a dream anymore! Dream came true!
Gargano will go remind Shelley that he’s Johnny Freakin’ Wrestling! So Ciampa can just relax right back here. Ciampa says go get him! Ciampa won’t even move a muscle from here, you can trust him. Can he? Or is this all another facade to lower everyone’s guard?
It’s an all new Grayson Waller Effect!
A-Town Down Under is already in the ring, and fans boo as Austin Theory & Grayson Waller show off the abs. Waller then welcomes us to the Grayson Waller- And Austin Theory…! Effect. The hottest show keeps getting hotter cuz Waller gets scoop after scoop, lads. And tonight is a big scoop! A big, BIG scoop! The first transfer from Raw to SmackDown, it’s the Monster of All Monsters, BRAUN STROWMAN! The fans cheer as Braun makes his way to the ring, and he’s coming out as Santa Braun! Or perhaps, Strowman Claus? Either way, Braun throws free merchandise to the fans, what a gift for Christmas!
Braun empties the bag and then goes to the ring. Turns out, nothing for Waller & Theory! Waller sits behind the desk and thanks Braun for coming. And how nice of Braun to help all the poor here in Hartford. The fans boo and Braun asks if Waller’s really starting this like that. Is he really trying to piss Braun off already? No no no! Braun is right, it really is nice. And this is big! The biggest acquisition in SmackDown history! On the biggest talk show in WWE history! Braun says it doesn’t get any bigger than this, baby! The fans cheer and Waller says before we start, he knows how this goes, sometimes.
Waller just wants us to know that he invested a lot of money into the new set. Maybe we continue to spread Christmas cheer and have a civil conversation. No damage. Well, if Waller runs his mouth, then Braun can promise he’ll wear Waller out using all the stuff in here. Waller says he’s a bit surprised Braun agreed to this. If no one has said before, but Braun is a little intimidating. But the more Waller thought about it, the more it made sense. Even Braun sees the sense in associating with ATDU! The fans boo and Braun says he threw up a little bit in his mouth, and that get a good laugh.
Waller says okay, but SmackDown’s a bit scary right now. Bloodline is going wild, people are getting attacked backstage, and you don’t wanna be alone in the car park. Sorry, parking lot. Braun asks if Waller knows who he’s talking to. No, he didn’t mean anything by it. Waller just figures, it’d be a good idea if Braun looked after Braun for once. And that means setting up the ultimate alliance. Braun Strowman & A-Town Down Under as the same team! They’d be untouchable! The cunning and intelligence of Waller & Theory, Braun’s strength. Get it? Brains & Braun. Braun says he already told Waller to watch his mouth! Does Waller want his set shoved up his-
Wait! Carmelo Hayes makes his way out here! Braun sighs and Melo says no, no, no, cut this out. Melo has a bone to pick with Braun. Aldis thought he was going to humble Melo by setting him up against Braun. Everybody here knows that that wasn’t fair. But newsflash, Nick Aldis, you can’t humble greatness! Melo might lose, but he’ll never quit. So Braun, “you big ugly dumb Santa Claus b*tch,” let’s run this thing back right here, right now! Cuz now, Melo’s ready! Braun says if Melo didn’t learn his lesson last week, Braun will remind him what the Braun Strowman Effect is! Waller & Theory run away as Braun grabs the fake palm trees!
Braun CHUCKS trees at Melo but Melo just laughs. Will Melo not miss the game winner in this rematch? Or will Braun be the one to humble H1M?
Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes!
SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Braun chuckles at Melo wanting to tie up. They do tie up but then Melo slips around to KICK the leg! Braun just brushes that off as he and Melo circle. Melo uses the ropes and even the ref as a shield so Braun backs off. Melo comes back, taunts Braun, then drops back to ropes. The ref wants Braun to let off, and Braun does, but then Melo sucker punches him! Melo talks smack, then whips, but Braun blocks! B raun shakes his head, whips Melo, but Melo ducks ‘n’ dodges ‘n’ slides out. Melo says safe! Melo says he’s smart, but then gets spooked as Braun storms up to ropes!
The ref has Braun stay back, and Melo gets cocky again. Braun signals to the fans that he’s taking a lap and the fans fire up. Braun goes outside, builds speed, but Melo runs! Melo slides into the ring, Braun gets on the apron, but Melo KICKS him! The fans boo but Melo hits the FADE AWAY! Braun flounders, Melo CLUBS and KNEES and repeat! Braun SHOVES Melo out of the ring! Braun shakes it off then storms back up on Melo. Braun YANKS Melo up by his hair! And then he TOSSES Melo across the way! The fans fire up and Braun drags Melo up again. Braun whips, Melo dropkicks the legs out! Braun falls, Melo runs, FADE AWAY, but into Braun’s hands!
Braun pops Melo up, but Melo SPIKE-RANAS! Braun sputters and Melo soaks up heat. Braun rises up like the monster he is! Melo turns around, Braun runs up, but Melo DUMPS Braun out! Melo BOOTS Braun away, then gets cocky again. Melo goes out the side and he runs up a la Braun. But Braun BOOTS Melo right down! The fans fire up and Braun looms over Melo. Braun drags Melo up, whips him at steps, but Melo goes up! Melo leaps, but into Braun’s arms! We’re at 7 of 10 as Melo slips free! Melo SLAPS Braun! Braun grabs Melo by the neck and TOSSES him into the ring! We’re at 10!! MELO WINS!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by count out
Talk about rope-a-dope! Melo steals this win by getting the better of Braun’s anger! Braun scowls at smart-aleck Melo, and he storms in! Melo runs out to the crowd and into the night, but Braun pursues! Will Melo #GetTheseHands one way or another?
Nia Jax and Candice LeRae talk backstage.
They’re both excited for the tag title match tonight, because Nia can become a double champion. Tiffany Stratton walks in and Nia says there she is! Tiff wishes them luck tonight, and cannot wait to be there ringside when the ref raises their hands. Nia gets a guilty look on her face and Candice tells Tiff that they were talking… It’s best if Tiff stays in the back. But hey, she can take some notes if she wants. And if she wants to help, she can prepare champagne, balloons and maybe even streamers. They’re gonna need all that after the big win. So Tiff should get on that while Candice & Nia strategize.
Tiff looks to Nia but Nia just says, “Thanks, Tiff.” Tiff leaves, Nia shrugs off the guilt and says she and Candice are ready. Candice is sure Tiff will have the most beautiful party ready for them. Will the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie succeed in taking the tag titles for their own? Or will it be Bianca & Naomi having that champagne to celebrate?
Melo returns backstage.
And he’s on high alert knowing Braun is still hunting him down. Melo bumps into Legado Del Fantasma, and then Braun storms up! Braun asks where Melo went. Santos Escobar says screw that, he’s no snitch. Braun says not telling is gonna get Santos worse. Angel steps in and says Melo went that way. Braun thanks Angel and storms off after Melo. But then Pretty Deadly asks Braun to please read through their script. Braun slaps the script down and says he doesn’t care about their stupid musical! But then Melo SMACKS Braun with a chair! And SMACKS him again! Melo talks trash before heading out, but Braun gets back up.
Braun is angrier than ever, and he still hunts Melo down! Is there going to be nothing left of H1M after Braun #GetsTheseHands on him?
Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley!
Longtime friendships thrown away in order to get ahead is practically cliche in pro-wrestling, but to think Johnny Wrestling would be the kind to do that. Will Shelley make Gargano regret ever treating 20 YEARS like it was nothing?
The bell rings and Gargano runs up! Shelley dodges to fire hands, then he bumps Gargano off buckles. Shelley stomps a mudhole in, then stands Gargano up to dig his forearm in! The ref counts, Shelley lets off, then he climbs up to rain down fists! Gargano YANKS Shelley down! Shelley flounders, Gargano CHOPS Shelley to a corner, then he mocks the MCMG hand pointing. Gargano CHOPS Shelley, ROCKS him, then wrenches him to whip corner to corner. Gargano runs up but Shelley ELBOWS him away! Shelley goes up to FLYING KNEE! And then he CLOBBERS Gargano! The fans fire up as Shelley drags Gargano up.
Shelley wrenches, hammerlocks, but Gargano elbows free! Gargano brings Shelley around to schoolboy ROUNDHOUSE! Shelley sputters, Gargano brings him up, and Gargano says he’s no longer the student. Gargano ROCKS Shelley, stomps away, but stops as the ref counts. Gargano soaks up heat, then shakes out his left hand before he runs up. Shelley puts Gargano on the apron to HOTSHOT! Gargano falls, Shelley aims, and Shelley slingshots to stomp Gargano’s bad hand! Gargano staggers away, but runs back up on Shelley, only for Shelley to jump the sweep! SUPERKICK! Then FLYING KNEE!
The fans fire up while Gargano goes down, and Shelley says that’s what Gargano gets while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Gargano has Shelley in a clinch. Gargano fires body shots, then he hits a JAWBREAKER! Gargano goes to a corner, Shelley runs up, but Gargano BOOTS back! Gargano runs up and slips around Shelley to SLINGBLADE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Gargano is frustrated but he stalks Shelley to the apron. Gargano brings Shelley up, talks more smack, and he fireman’s carries. Shelley slips out but Gargano ROCKS him! SLINGSHOT- SUPERKICK! Shelley takes Gargano out of the air and both men are down! The fans rally up, and Shelley stands to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP again!
Shelley CHOPS, whips, then kitchen sink knees! And then PENALTY KICKS! Ghost pin, TWO! Gargano escapes, but Shelley wants the arm! Shelley uses the Garga- NO, Gargano turns chicken wing into roll up, TWO!! Shelley escapes, clinches, and spins Gargano, ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! Shelley wants the arm again! The fans rally as Shelley drags Gargano up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Gargano ROCKS Shelley with forearms! Shelley CHOPS back, CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! Shelley wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER! But Gargano ENZIGIRIS! Shelley runs up, Gargano dodges and SUPERKICKS!
Gargano scoops Shelley, takes aim at a corner, LAWN DART! Cover, TWO!! Shelley survives and the fans rally up! Gargano grows frustrated but he brings Shelley around. Gargano wants the arm now! GargaNO Escape, but Shelley says NO to that! They both fight up, end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Gargano lets off, to then ROCK Shelley with a cheap shot! Gargano runs up, but into a BUCKLE SHOT! Shelley shakes out the stars and he goes to the corner. The fans fire up as Shelley climbs, but Ciampa shows up! Gargano GAMANGIRIS Shelley down! But wait, here comes Sabin! Ciampa violated the deal first so Sabin’s not letting him do worse!
Gargano climbs up while Sabin chases Ciampa off, but Shelley SHOVES Gargano! CROSSBODY! Gargano rolls through, and pulls tights! Gargano wins!!
Winner: Johnny Gargano, by pinfall
Distraction tactic and pulling the tights? Gargano has no shame! But he and Ciampa have the WWE Tag Team Championships, so is that all that matters?
Backstage interview with Bianca Belair & Naomi.
Byron Saxton is at gorilla with The EST & The Glow, and before they head to the ring, he wants to recap the crazy couple of weeks. The mysterious attack on Jade Cargill, the big win at Survivor Series in WarGames, and now they can solidify themselves as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Bianca says these past few weeks have been rough to say the least. And while you can trust Bianca will find out what happened to Jade, you best believe they won’t be stripped of the tag titles. That’s just what the culprit wants and Bianca isn’t going down without a fight. Thankfully, Bianca has a friend who always has her back.
Naomi says yeah, she’s got her back forever! And she can never turn down a good “snatch ‘n’ drag.” But she also knows how important these titles are to Bianca & Jade, and they’re just as important to her. Naomi will go out there and do everything she has to in order to keep the titles. Bianca holds out Jade’s belt to Naomi, but Naomi says no. Not until she’s earned it. Bianca says okay, and the music hits. Naomi is fired up, will this be the StrongEST Glow yet?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair & Naomi VS Nia Jax & Candice LeRae!
SmackDown returns as the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie make their entrance together. The introductions are made, the tag titles are raised, and we see who is truly the strongest duo!
The teams sort out and Bianca starts against Candice. They tie up as the fans rally, and Bianca powers Candice right to a corner. But Candice pulls the braid! The ref reprimands, Candice shoves Bianca, then pie faces her! But Bianca SHOVES Candice to the corner! Bianca runs up but into an elbow! Candice goes up but Bianca ROCKS her! Bianca gorilla presses Candice but Candice scrambles free! Candice hurries away and she tags in Nia. Bianca says bring it and the fans rally for the “E S T! E S T!” Nia and Bianca tie up, Bianca headlocks, but Nia powers up and out. Tiff is watching backstage as Nia scoops Bianca, only for Bianca to slip free.
Bianca runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges and DROPKICKS! Nia rebounds but Bianca avoids the elbow drop! Bianca tags Naomi then sets Nia up! Naomi and Bianca both run the ropes, Bianca handsprings, SPLIT LEG DROP AND MOONSAULT COMBO! Naomi covers, TWO! Naomi hurries back after Nia but Nia shoves her away. Naomi slides under the lariat then mule kicks! Naomi runs but into a POP-UP HEADBUTT! Nia drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Naomi stays in this for Bianca’s sake but Nia storms back up as SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Nia DRIBBLES Naomi off the mat, then stares Bianca down. Nia stalks Naomi to a corner, puts her on ropes, and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Nia lets off, and then Nia drags Naomi over to the corner. Nia traps Naomi while she tags Candice. Nia fires some elbows before backing off, and Candice RAMS Naomi! Candice ROCKS Naomi, sits her down, then stomps a mudhole in. Candice taunts Bianca, drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Candice CLUBS Naomi down, then clamps on with a top wristlock. Naomi endures while Candice leans on the hold. Naomi fights up, arm-drags free, then hurries for her corner!
Candice scrambles after Naomi and THROWS her by her hair! Candice stomps Naomi to the corner, tags Nia, and Nia runs up to HIP ATTACK! Nia taunts Bianca, drags Naomi up, and clamps on with a cobra clutch! Nia leans on Naomi to grind her down. Naomi endures, fights up, and JAWBREAKERS free! Nia staggers around, but she scoops Naomi! Naomi slips free to the apron and HOTSHOTS Nia! Naomi BOOTS Candice. RAMS Nia, then reels Nia in for a HEATSEEKER! Naomi is down, but she BOOTS Nia away before heading for her corner. Candice hurries and tags in, but Naomi hot tags Bianca!
Bianca rallies on Candice with shoulder tackles and DROPKICK! Bianca kips up, wrenches, and suplexes Candice! SmackDown returns to single picture as Candice slips free! Candice dodges Bianca, Nia sneaks a tag, and Bianca scoops Candice for a GUT BUSTER! Bianca runs at the corner to RAM Candice, then she climbs up! The ref tries to explain but Nia runs up! Bianca backflips up and over! Nia almost squashes Candice, but she turns around. Bianca dodges Nia, but Candice hits a CODE BREAKER! SAMOAN DROP from Nia! Cover, TWO! Bianca survives and the fans fire up! Nia snarls as she drags Bianca into a motorcycle stretch!
Bianca endures and the fans rally up. Bianca fights up but Nia POSTS her first! Nia then mocks the fans with clapping, then she scuffs Bianca. Nia dares Bianca to tag, then she THROWS Bianca by the braid! Bianca goes to ropes, and Nia pulls the braid around them! The ref reprimands, Nia lets off, but Candice gets her shots in! The fans boo but Bianca gets away. Nia soaks up the heat and then brings Bianca around. Nia has the cobra clutch back on and she thrashes Bianca around. The fans rally as Bianca endures, and Bianca fights back up. Nia kicks Bianca but Bianca rebounds to reel Nia in!
Bianca tries to suplex but Nia’s too big! Nia shoves Bianca to the corner, but Bianca BOOTS back! Bianca ELBOWS Candice, runs up on Nia, but Nia picks her up! Nia RAMS Bianca into the corner! Tag to Candice and she climbs. Nia holds Bianca up, Candice MISSILE DROPKICKS Bianca into the SPINEBUSTER! Candice then BLASTS Bianca off the apron, then uses Nia as the step for the STEP-UP SENTON! Cover, TWO!! Bianca survives, she’s the toughEST for a reason! Candice is frustrated and she CLUBS away on Bianca! The fans rally for “E S T! E S T!” Bianca throws a body shot but Candice CLUBS her down again.
Candice tags Nia and Nia pulls the braid to keep Bianca back. Nia whips Bianca to Candice but Bianca slips around. Candice standing switches, Nia runs up, but Bianca ducks and Nia clips Candice! Bianca scrambles while Nia checks Candice, hot tag to Naomi! Naomi LARIATS Nia but Nia stays up! So Naomi UPPERCUTS Nia! Nia still stays up! Naomi dodges, goes up the ropes, FLYING CHUCK! Nia wobbles and the fans fire up with Naomi! Naomi reels Nia in but Nia whips her away! Naomi BOOTS from the corner, then goes up! FLYING FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Nia stays in this but Naomi pounds the mat.
The fans rally up, Naoim brings Nia up, but Nia HEADBUTTS her! Nia runs up at the corner, but Naomi dodges to POST her! Nia is down, Naomi goes up! SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT FLOPS as Nia moves! Nia CLUBS Naomi, puts her in the drop zone, then goes up! But Naomi SMACKS Nia off the post! Tag to Bianca, and Naomi gets under Nia?! POWERBOMB!! Naomi drags Nia into the drop zone! Bianca aims for the 450!! Cover, CANDICE BREAKS IT! The fans fire up, Nia is busted open from hitting that post, but here comes TIFFANY! Is she doing what it looks like? Tiff cheers on Candice & Nia, no cash-in yet.
Candice tags in, goes after Bianca, but Bianca RAMS Candice into the corner! Bianca runs but into a BOOT! Candice goes up, TORNADO DDT! Cover, Naomi GAMANGIRIS Candice! Fans cheer “CASH IT IN!” at Tiff but Bianca tags in Naomi. Nia sneaks a tag, and as the Naomi goes after Candice, the ref has to explain. In that distraction, Nia asks for the briefcase! Tiff is conflicted, but she hands it over. But then the ref sees Nia with it! Bianca HANDSPRING KICKS Nia off the apron! Nia falls right at Tiff’s feet! Bianca tags Naomi, then PLANCHAS onto Nia! Naomi has Candice but Candice cradles! TWO!! Naomi KNEES Candice down!
Naomi hurries up, up and SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT! Cover, NAOMI & BIANCA WIN!
Winners: Bianca Belair & Naomi, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Tiff’s hesitation costs Nia, and that means Naomi has earned that title belt! Bianca personally hands it to her and the two celebrate together. Will they hold onto the titles all the way ’til Jade is back in action? Or will a team come along that outshines even the StrongEST Glow?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of SmackDown here, though I think it was also prerecorded. They were in Hartford last week, weren’t they? And I thought that was prerecorded given how Jimmy Uso’s promo was received… But speaking of, good stuff from Bloodline to open. McIntyre calling a true with Solo was a bit of a surprise, but I suppose we should’ve seen that coming with how McIntyre is a Heel and often a hypocrite. Jimmy going after McIntyre was also good stuff, he can clearly still be a factor even with a bad toe. Very good Six Man Tag, too, but I should’ve known Nakamura would interfere and cost Knight’s team. Good win for Solo, and we’ve still got a couple weeks before Raw on Netflix, so the go-home math will still sort out with the first SmackDown of 2025.
Very good promos from MCMG and DIY, and of course Ciampa still went out to ringside despite the “promise” he made. And of course Gargano cheated, but that adds heat to the coming tag title rematch. They might even put that on the first SmackDown of 2025 to hype it up. Especially as I think it’s going to be the first THREE HOUR SmackDown. NBC is willing to do that knowing Raw is going to Netflix, meaning SmackDown will get more time to do more great things, which works with all the belts we’ve got now.
Good stuff with Braun and the Grayson Waller Effect, but of course we set up more between Braun and Melo. Clever move for Melo to win by count out, and of course Melo gets cocky for it. Braun was almost classic Braun with how he shrugged the chair shots off backstage. We’ll of course get one more Braun VS Melo, and maybe someone from Legado or Pretty Deadly screws Braun over given how he treated them. Very good promo from Chelsea after her big win on Saturday, and I’m sure she’ll be celebrating this win in both kayfabe and real-life through the holidays, ready to start her first title feud on January 3rd.
Very good promo from Kevin Owens, but I feel like he had to contradict himself here from what he said during the Raw on Netflix “kickoff show” on Wednesday. Kevin said then that he’s going to act as the defending champion with the holiday house show tour, but he said here he isn’t the champion since he got screwed. Either way, he’ll really play up how he is somehow the victim in all this, making the return of Cody Rhodes all the better. We’ll surely get one last match of Cody VS Kevin, maybe with a big stipulation on it, and then we’ll have a moment of (more than likely) Cody holding up both Winged Eagle and corporate logo championships.
And of course, very good stuff in the two main Smackdown women’s stories. That promo from Nia, Candice and Tiff was really good because you kinda feel for Tiff being treated as the odd one out. And then very good promo right before the match with Bianca & Naomi. I like Naomi wanting to earn the belt, and we got a great tag match. Nia surely got busted open “hard way,” aka legitimately, that post surely has edges you gotta watch out for. But Tiff showing up was of course for the briefcase distraction, not cashing in. Tiff hasn’t been pushed that far yet, that might come with the Netflix debut. But Naomi & Bianca of course retained the titles, that’ll cue up Jade making a return to identify her attacker, and it might be Naomi after all…
My Score: 8.8/10
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